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  1. USTA Award

    George C. Meyer Tennis Center Named 2025 USTA Alabama Park & Recreation Department of the Year.

    The George C. Meyer Tennis Center has been named the 2025 USTA Alabama Park and Recreation Department of the Year, recognizing its outstanding support for tennis growth across Alabama. Read on...
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    Celebrate Earth Day with Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs!

    Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs invites the community to celebrate Earth Day with events that promote environmental awareness and appreciation for our coastal home. Read on...
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    Easter Storytime at the Gulf Shores Public Library

    Join Us for Easter Storytime at the Gulf Shores Public Library! Read on...
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    Gulf Shores Public Library Calendar & Newsletter

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    City of Gulf Shores Youth Athletics team kicks off the Spring Youth Sports Season!

    The City of Gulf Shores celebrated the start of the 2026 Spring Youth Sports season Read on...
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    IRON MAN CHALLENGE

    Push your limits and conquer the ultimate endurance test with our Iron Man Challenge! Read on...
  7. Helping Hands

    Gulf Shores Public Library Helping Hands: Crafting Comfort for Our Community

    We are proud to celebrate a major milestone in our community service initiative, Helping Hands. Read on...
  8. Gulf Shores Special Olympian Leighann Landrum

    Cheering on Our Special Olympians!

    Our community came together at a recent City Council meeting to celebrate our Special Olympians and their power of determination and courage. Read on...
  9. Spring Market 2025

    Spring Market 2026 Coming Soon!

    The next Gulf Shores Junior City Council Spring Market is coming soon - and you're invited! Read on...
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