Erica Thomas

Feb 13, 2025 | gulfshoresnews.com | Guy Busby |Erica Thomas

The Baldwin County real estate market saw a decline in sales last month, but sellers remain confident as new listings outpaced last year’s numbers. According to the Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS), January 2025 saw 15 fewer sales than the same month in 2024. However, 26 more properties were listed for sale than the previous year.

Feb 12, 2025 | gulfshoresnews.com | Erica Thomas |Ken Cooper

When it comes to buying things, there can often be a gap between what a product is actually worth - and the value people believe it holds. And that perceived value can often make us splurge on something that we hope will make others believe we have an elevated social status. Take, for example, a simple leather handbag; you could buy one from CHANEL, or one from Target®.

Feb 4, 2025 | gulfshoresnews.com | Ken Cooper |Erica Thomas

This may seem like an obvious answer but there is actually no penalty if you lie to police about the matter. A new law would attach penalties of up to $6,000 fine and/or a year in jail if you do not inform police officials of a concealed weapon when asked. In 2022 the State of Alabama passed a law making it legal to conceal and carry a weapon on you person or vehicle, over opposition from the Alabama Sheriffs Association.

Feb 4, 2025 | gulfshoresnews.com | Erica Thomas |Jessica Taylor

While work has already begun on a 10-foot sidewalk on the west end of Canal Road and some sidewalks have already poured, the city also has plans to put the sidewalks along Commercial Avenue. On Feb. 4, the city council will consider a contract with Thompson Engineering to provide construction inspections and administration services for $54,542 for work along the north side of Canal Road along Commercial Avenue.

Jan 28, 2025 | orlandodatenightguide.com | Erica Thomas

Nothing says romance like a remarkable rendezvous and Valentine's Day getaway. Here you will find our favorite hotel packages for this Valentine’s Day. Of course, being a Friday this year makes it the perfect excuse to get away, and many of these deals are good beyond just February 14, 2025. If it's all about the romance, and less so about the packages, then jump to our Top 10 Orlando's Most Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day.