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Building a marketing plan with lean resources can feel like learning to juggle fire on a windy day—there’s no room for waste, and every move counts. When money is tight, the real test isn’t just how much gets done, but how smart the moves are. Every dollar spent has to work harder, reach further, and leave a stronger impression than it would in a big-budget campaign. The challenge, then, is to ...read more

Gulf Shores, Ala. – The Gulf Shores City Council has officially approved expanded golf cart access throughout the Meyer Park area and Gulf Pines neighborhood, following recommendations from recent traffic studies and extensive coordination with city departments.The new measure, passed at the latest City Council meeting, aims to boost neighborhood connectivity and provide residents and visitors ...read more

Fort Morgan, AL – June 15, 2025 Even the smallest teams can make a big difference. This past weekend, Eco Clean Marine took to Fort Morgan Access in Fort Morgan for another powerful cleanup mission. With Team Lead Banks Compton leading the charge, two dedicated volunteers spent one hour scouring the shoreline. Their effort resulted in the collection of one five gallon bucket of trash—removing ...read more

Even in a landscape increasingly dominated by corporate empires and billion-dollar ad buys, the local bookstore, the bespoke bakery, and the indie gym aren’t just surviving — they’re learning to play a different game. For small businesses, staying competitive isn’t about matching scale. It’s about adapting faster, connecting deeper, and leaning into the very things that make them different. With ...read more

If you are looking for some afternoon fun this summer then look no further than Tacky Jacks. The Summer of Fun series returns to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach locations. The annual series features different events to include regional artists and local organizations each Tuesday through Thursday this summer beginning June 3. Online reservations are required. A monthly schedule of events is ...read more

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (May 14, 2025) — Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach at The Wharf officially broke ground Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the Gulf Coast's hospitality landscape. The ceremony, held on-site at the future resort location — an 83-acre waterfront property directly across from The Wharf on the Intracoastal Waterway – was led by Art Favre, Founder, Owner, and Chairman ...read more

Foley, Alabama – Southern Sun Laundry, a veteran-owned business providing commercial hospitality laundry services along the Alabama Gulf Coast, has been named the Alabama Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient by the Alabama District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding small businesses that demonstrate resilience, ...read more