In Gulf Shores alone, a high-rise condo is under construction for the first time in years, plans for duplexes and subdivisions are increasing and commercial developments are following suit.

GULF SHORES, Alabama -- A new city law the council is expected to move forward Tuesday will require all of the municipality’s nearly 5,000 short-term vacation rentals to pass safety inspections ...

These and the wealth of things to do on the Alabama coast make the area an attractive spring break option for families. These beaches — Gulf Shores and Orange Beach — offer primarily houses ...