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Hi Orange Beach, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Hydroponic strawberries delivered, Bailey Zimmerman live, and boat & yacht show + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Alabama drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Sweet scents and smart growing: A Baldwin County farm is bringing fresh strawberries right to your doorstep. Owner D’lee Reeves grows them in hydroponic greenhouses, and Seasons in the Sun also delivers local produce countywide — read the full story.

City urges decal updates: Paid beach parking season returned March 1 in Gulf Shores and runs through October 31. Gulf Shores residents can park free with a 2025-2026 hurricane re-entry and beach parking decal — see how to get yours.

Gulf Coast creativity converges: Orange Beach Festival of Art returns March 14 and 15, celebrating 52 years with award-winning visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts in the island’s signature spring event — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Make mosaic art with square stickers
• Bailey Zimmerman live in Orange Beach
• Wine and whiskey stroll benefits zoo

💎 This week’s top finds

Easy bayfront reset: Orange Beach Waterfront Park offers a low-key Wolf Bay escape. Stroll the paved path, pause on the 400-foot pier, or let kids roam the shaded playground, then settle into picnic spots with grills. Ideal for a midweek breather when you want water views without sand in your shoes.

Beach-day dog fix: When the craving hits, The Beach Bun keeps it simple with snappy kosher dogs, creative toppers, and unfussy, family-run charm. Perfect en route to the sand, the kind you thank yourself for later, and the reason “just one” turns into, well, not one.

Steamy bowl, happy soul: When the broth craving hits, Pho Mo Asian Kitchen & Grill serves cozy, slurpable pho plus options for the non-soup crew, including smash burgers. Ideal for easy weeknights, post-beach refuels, or any moment you want something warm, simple, and satisfying.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🥂 Bubbly & Brunch @ Cavala Apartments | Tuesday (3/17) at 11:00 AM – Skip the green beer and do St. Patrick’s Day the civilized way at Cavala, with bubbles, brunch, and that smug ocean breeze. Catch up with neighbors, toast to luck, and maybe waltz out $100 richer. Low key, high quality, zero leprechauns.

🀄 BeachyMahj Open Play @ The Southern Grind Coffee House | Tuesday (3/17) at 2:00 PM – Clacking tiles and Wharf-side lattes at The Southern Grind, yes please. If you already speak 101, bring your 2025 NMJL card, buy a beverage, maybe a snack, and settle in for friendly open play. This is for pungs and kongs, not pitches and contact lists.

🍷 Heavenly Vintage Pop-Up @ Gulf Babe Wine Boutique | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Girls night with personality, and a proper pour. Heavenly Vintage pops into Gulf Babe Wine Boutique at The Wharf with curated vintage from college wear and NASCAR to girly tops and purses, most $35 or under, plus buy two or more and save $5 each.

🎸 Jellyfish Cowboys @ Orange Beach Waterfront Park | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off the lawn chair, here it is: Jellyfish Cowboys play a free waterfront show at Waterfront Park, with sunsets, Hog Wild BBQ, and drinks for all ages. Roll up in your golf cart, claim your spot.

🚤 The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show @ The Wharf Marina | Friday (3/20) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of self-care involves fiberglass, teak, and a loan officer, hit The Wharf Marina for the Boat & Yacht Show. Balise is flaunting smoother rides, richer sound, and those irresistible show prices. Come browse, daydream, and maybe upgrade the neighborhood wake.

🎗 Walking for Gardner @ The Hangout Gulf Shores | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Trade your casual boardwalk lap for a purposeful stroll from The Hangout to The Gulf, and let’s put heart behind shoreline views. We’re walking for Gardner, a tough 4-year-old fighting leukemia. Donate, join in, or spread the word, and prove the coast still shows up.

🐰 Breakfast with the Bunny @ Coastal Orange Beach | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Skip the lines at the mall and let the giant rabbit come to you, beachfront. Breakfast with the Bunny means free photos, a legit breakfast, and an egg decorating station to keep the kiddos busy while you sip coffee, admire the Gulf, and breathe for five minutes.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Orange Beach report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 73°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 14%

Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 93%

Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Most popular house this week

Bayfront on Bear Point, this 2022-renovated home offers 4 beds, 3 full, 2 half baths and two primary suites with wide-open north and east water views. A high-and-dry lot means no flood insurance, plus a double seawall for added waterfront protection. Golf-cart access to restaurants and live music pairs with a boathouse featuring a 10,000 lb lift and composite decking.

Take a peek inside →