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Beach Restoration Nearly Complete!
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We are happy to report that our beach restoration project is nearing completion, and boy, do our beaches look beautiful! We are in the final stages, which include planting dune vegetation and raking. This summer, we are looking forward to a great season and hope everyone will be out enjoying our beautifully new beach. While visiting the beach, please use the marked pathways to avoid stepping on sea oats, and remember that Mexico Beach is a Leave No Trace community. For more info on the restoration project, please visit our website: MexicoBeach.com/mexico-beach/beach-restoration-project. |
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Beach Restoration Project Update
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You may have noticed some heavy equipment on the beach recently. That’s part of our major, full-scale beach restoration project that is fully underway. The project will cover the beach from the canal to the Gulf County line. While there will be areas of the beach that will be closed off to the public due to construction, the remaining sections of the beach will be fully open. We are delighted to have this project underway and look forward to our improved, beautiful beach. This restoration will provide protection from future storms for upland structures as well as provide additional habitat for several species, such as shorebirds and sea turtles. For more info on the restoration project, please visit our website: MexicoBeach.com/mexico-beach/beach-restoration-project. |
Did Someone Say Gumbo?
It’s time to break out the beads, don your festive suspenders, and ladle up for the annual Gumbo Cook-off. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this beloved and highly anticipated event. The Special Events for Mexico Beach, Inc. are ready for some healthy competition between some fierce chefs serving up their best recipes to earn not only cash prizes but bragging rights! With live music, free Mardi Gras beads, and as much gumbo and Brunswick stew as you can eat, it’s going to be a great day. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 15, and get ready for some unforgettable memory-making. All proceeds go toward the Best Blast on the Beach July 4th festivities. A big thank you to Special Events for Mexico Beach for all their hard work to put on these beloved events.
It’s a New Year in Mexico Beach!
Welcome, 2025! We hope you have at least one trip on your calendar to visit our beautiful beaches this year. While it might seem too early to start planning your trip for summer or fall, don’t wait too long. We also have many great events in the coming months, including the beloved Gumbo Cook-Off and fishing tournaments. We hope one of your New Year’s resolutions was to have as many trips to Mexico Beach as possible!
Happy Holidays from Mexico Beach!
Nutcrackers are a symbol of the Christmas holiday and often bring back many memories for people. The oldest known nutcracker dates back somewhere between the third and fourth centuries. The Mexico Beach sand nutcracker dates back to this past month! This discovery was a wonderful find along our shoreline. We say well done and thank you to the talented sculptor(s) who left this amazing creation for many to enjoy. We wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
