Good morning Crew,

Due to the rain last week, several holiday events were rescheduled to this week so if you thought you missed them, you may get a second chance. Be sure and check out this week’s events calendar below. Enjoy the read!

Nick Saban may be off the sidelines, but he’s not done making big plays. He and his wife Terry have joined an Alabama-based investor group to buy the iconic Perdido Beach Resort, a Gulf Coast favorite since 1987 and home to countless family vacations and beach weddings. The new owners say they’ll preserve its legacy while elevating the guest experience. Meanwhile, long-time patrons are already hitting up the resort’s Facebook page and asking the new owners to keep things just as they are.

Alabama-based Aurora Hospitality Partners will manage the day-to-day operations. The property features 338 rooms, over 43,000 square feet of event and meeting space, and four food and beverage outlets. The resort is currently closed for its usual December maintenance and will reopen under the new ownership on December 30, 2025.

Locals are applauding the sale, happy the resort is staying in the hands of Alabamians, ready for future generations of beachgoers to enjoy. Expect the same beautiful beachfront views and familiar comfort, with a little Saban polish sprinkled in. No word yet on whether he’ll let you shower longer than 5 minutes. High Tide!

If you’re looking to soak up a little Gulf Coast Christmas magic, I’ve rounded up some of the best light displays around the area, from quiet, twinkly neighborhoods to over-the-top spectacles Clark Griswold would be proud of. And yes, the Snook house on George Younce Road made the list, because it’s not just a holiday display — it’s a rite of passage.

I’ve put all the locations on a Google map so you can easily get directions and plan your route. If you know any great spots that aren’t on the list, reply and I’ll get them added. So load the family up in the car, grab some hot cocoa and go make a night of it!

55+ Community with 36 Holes of Golf
Gulf Shores | 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,688 sq ft | fore!

Coastal Cottage on the Corner
Orange Beach | 3 beds | 3 baths | 1,320 sq ft | see inside

Two Stories with Lots of Style
Foley | 4 beds | 3 baths | 1,988 sq ft | take a look

Y’all catch a great sunset, a rare bird sighting or just a cool shot around town? Share it with the Crew and it might be featured right here, with your name on it! Just click the link below, drop your photo in the form and tell us how you’d like your name listed. I can’t wait to see what you’ve captured.

FORECAST: The week stays mostly sunny and cool along the Gulf Coast, with highs climbing from the upper 50s into the upper 60s and nights dipping down into the 40s. A light shower is possible late Thursday or Friday, but otherwise it’s a stretch of clear, calm December weather heading into the weekend.

TROPICAL OUTLOOK: All clear — hurricane season has officially ended.

NIGHT SKY: Jupiter will be the star of the show — big and easy to spot, climbing in the eastern sky after dusk and shining brighter than anything around it. Saturn will sit lower in the southwest shortly after sunset, fading toward the horizon before midnight. The Geminid meteor shower will hit its peak Saturday night, and continue into the morning hours on Sunday.

Three deserving pets, one mission: let’s find their forever homes!

Layla the dog
A sweet, gentle girl with a soft spirit who loves people and other dogs, and she’s ready to trade shelter life for a calm, loving home where she can finally feel cherished.

Willie the dog
A tiny 6 lb Chihuahua with a heart full of snuggles — calm, house-trained and good with other dogs — who’s just waiting to curl up in someone’s lap and call them family.

Spooky Pete the bunny
A tender, soft-natured bunny who’s finally discovering what it feels like to be cared for, and he’s ready for a patient, loving home where he can continue to bloom and feel safe.

Trivia Answer: Battle of Mobile Bay