Emily Burke, Associate Broker - Engel & Völkers Gulf Shores

10/13/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Matchbox Twenty is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on August 5, 2027 for a very special tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary! Sign up now for presale access 👉 https://matchboxtwenty.com/pages/tour

Part of the C Spire Concert Series 🎸

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Isaias causes cancellation of Shrimp Festival. Safety of visitors, vendors and volunteers top priority for organizers.

The 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival has been cancelled. The cancellation is a direct result of Tropical Storm Isaias, which forecasters predict will develop into a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall along the northern gulf coast.

“I met early this morning with the City of Gulf Shores Emergency Management officials,” Coastal Alabama Business Chamber President Greg Alexander said. The Chamber is the presenter of the festival. “We made every attempt to conduct the festival this year, but due to the projection of high winds, heavy surf and rain over the weekend, it really left us no choice but to cancel this year’s event," Alexander said.

He also said that the swift changes in overnight predictors cemented the decision. “We said yesterday that we would wait until today’s forecasts and predictions were in to make a final decision. After the 4 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, it left us no choice but to cancel the event,” Alexander said.

Baldwin County sent out a release this morning that outlined the key points with Isaias: • Isaias is likely to be a significant hurricane at landfall. Confidence is increasing for major impacts to coastal Alabama and northwest Florida.
• Earliest reasonable arrival of tropical storm force winds: Friday morning and afternoon, with the most likely onset Friday evening.
• Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches: Expected to be issued later today.
• Major concerns: High winds, high surf, rip currents, storm surge, flash flooding, and tornadoes. Heavy rainfall remains a concern, especially after last weekend’s flooding.

“We were really looking forward to a great weekend with shrimp, music, hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors,” Shrimp Festival Chairman Rob Barnas said. “But with Isaias predicted to make landfall in our immediate area, the safety of each of these volunteers, visitors and vendors was our top priority.”

Further information will be posted as on the Festival’s Social Media pages and myshrimpfest.com.

07/27/2026

☀️ Cooling Center Open – Monday & Tuesday ☀️

With extreme heat expected over the next two days, Southern Relief and St. Paul's Episcopal Church will open a Cooling Center to provide a safe, air-conditioned place for anyone who needs relief from the heat.

📍 St. Paul's Episcopal Church
506 N. Pine Street
Foley, AL 36535

🕙 Monday & Tuesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Everyone is welcome.

Visitors are welcome to come in, cool off, enjoy light refreshments, and spend time in a safe and comfortable environment during the hottest part of the day.

🐾 Pets are welcome. Dogs must remain on a leash, and cats and other small pets must be in a carrier.

Please share this post so that anyone who may need a cool place during the extreme heat knows this resource is available.

Southern Relief
Feeding Hope. Strengthening Community.

Because no one should face hardship alone.

07/05/2026

The new Gulf Shores High School campus is expected to officially open this fall and can accommodate up to 1,000 students.

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07/05/2026

❤️ Reason #4945 you may need to move to Baldwin County, AL.

05/09/2026

📊 April housing stats are in for Baldwin County! 🏡

The latest Baldwin REALTORS® Housing Report shows strong year-over-year growth in the Resort market, including increases in both sales activity and total sales volume, while the Traditional market continued to see steady pricing and inventory growth heading further into the spring season.

Want to see how your area performed? Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4dfyBF0

04/17/2026

SB 292, the Alabama Property Protection Act, has been signed into law by Governor Ivey as Act 2026-536.👏 This legislation is a major step forward in protecting property owners from title fraud, where criminals impersonate owners to sell or encumber property without their knowledge. The Act adds both prevention measures and faster remedies to detect fraud early, clear title, restore ownership, and prosecute offenders. It also requires identity verification at key stages of listing, selling, and transferring property.

The Act strengthens criminal penalties for fraudulent property transfers, establishes the Alabama Title Fraud Recovery Fund to support victims, and provides an expedited court process to restore ownership of fraudulently obtained property. It also allows probate judges to implement notification systems that alert property owners when documents affecting their property are filed.

Recent data shows that title fraud frequently targets mortgage free, vacant, or unimproved properties in rural areas.

The Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 was supported by the Alabama Bankers Association, Southeast Land Title Association, Alabama Land Title Association, and Alabama REALTORS®. Thank you to Governor Ivey and members of the Alabama Legislature for their leadership in protecting Alabama property owners.

04/09/2026

The Orange Beach City Council were informed by Ford Handley, City Administrator, the southbound traffic on the Expressway would be detoured for three (3) days. The southbound traffic during that time will enter the island via the Hwy. 59 bridge in Gulf Shores.