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Port Aransas Ranks Among Gulf Coast’s Most Walkable Towns
A new ranking highlights eleven Gulf Coast communities where visitors can explore on foot, with Texas coastal towns earning spots alongside Florida and Louisiana destinations.
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Military Drone Recovered from Gulf Waters Off Pensacola Beach
Eglin Air Force Base retrieves unmanned aircraft found in shallow Gulf waters during fishing charter, raising questions about military operations near recreational zones.
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DPS Increases Patrols on Highway 361 After Fatal Week on Coast
Three deadly crashes in seven days prompt Texas Department of Public Safety to deploy additional troopers along the barrier island corridor connecting Port Aransas to mainland.
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Why Texas Coastal Towns Are Drawing New Retirees in 2025
Six Gulf Coast communities are emerging as retirement hotspots, combining beach access, affordability, and lower living costs than traditional Florida destinations.
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Hulk Hogan’s Clearwater Beach Mansion Sells for $13M
The retired WWE star's waterfront estate hit the market six months after his death, drawing attention to Florida's luxury coastal real estate market and its celebrity ties.
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Florida Emerald Coast Offers Weekend Escape for Texas Beachgoers
With Texas beach advisories emerging, Gulf Coast travelers are looking eastward to Florida's Emerald Coast small towns for romantic three-day getaways.
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Body of Missing Kayaker Recovered Off South Padre Island After Three-Day Search
Search teams located the body of a kayaker in Gulf waters near South Padre Island following a multi-day operation involving Coast Guard and local authorities.
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Corpus Christi Pothole Crisis Worsens as Paving Budget Shrinks
Street maintenance funding cuts leave Corpus Christi drivers navigating deteriorating roads while the city struggles to keep pace with infrastructure damage along coastal routes.
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Galveston Renter Endures Two Summers Without AC Amid Landlord Dispute
A Galveston woman faces a second Texas summer in a home without working air conditioning as her landlord reportedly refuses repairs, highlighting tenant rights issues along the coast.
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Why Alabama Beach Towns Deserve a Spot on Your Gulf Coast Itinerary
While Texas barrier islands get most Gulf Coast attention, Alabama's quieter coastal communities offer uncrowded beaches, preserved wetlands, and authentic seafood culture worth discovering.
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Nine Gulf Coast Towns Worth a Detour Beyond Port Aransas
WorldAtlas highlights coastal communities from Texas to Florida that offer distinct alternatives to familiar barrier island destinations along the Gulf shoreline.
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New Ferry Route Links Bradenton Beach to Coquina Beach on Anna Maria
A new public ferry service now connects Bradenton Beach to Coquina Beach, offering barrier island visitors an alternative to bridge traffic and expanded coastal access.