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Independent Coast Observer is a small, locally focused digital outlet centered on life, culture, and commerce along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding coastal communities.
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The Project Lounge: Where Biloxi Keeps the Lights Low and the Grill Hot (opens the original)
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The first thing you notice inside The Project Lounge is how dark it is. I mean really dark. Your eyes need a moment to adjust, and then the room starts revealing itself: the red glow of neon, old posters and license plates, dollar bills signed by people who have stopped in over the years, and a popcorn machine waiting near the bar. <img alt="" class="wp-image-7853" height="540" src="https://coastobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/50368622
From Gas Station to Gathering Place: The Garage at Cash Alley (opens the original)
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Old-school eats, farm-fresh touches and plenty of personality make this downtown Ocean Springs spot more than just another place to grab a bite. Some places are worth visiting for the food. Others draw you in because of the atmosphere. At The Garage at Cash Alley in downtown Ocean Springs, the two come together with a story that starts long before the first burger hits the grill. <div class="wp-block-column is-layou
A New Era for EIGHT75: Beau Rivage Reintroduces Its Signature Nightlife Lounge (opens the original)
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A familiar nightlife destination has returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but with an entirely new look, atmosphere, and experience. Beau Rivage officially reopened EIGHT75 on Aug. 14 following an extensive renovation that transformed the longtime lounge into an elegant, contemporary destination for cocktails, conversation, and live entertainment. I attended a special preview the evening before the public opening, giving me an early look at the newly reimagined space. Although EIGHT75 remains
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill (opens the original)
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The most beautiful drive from Louisiana to Alabama is Hwy 90 scenic beach route. Leaving Ocean Springs and going to The Silver Slipper in Waveland is breath taking, from Ocean Springs-Biloxi bridge until the final destination. It is so worthy of a coastal experience, chill drive, with an awesome experience upon arrival. The Silver Slipper captures the coastal vibe, and, has always been my favorite drive for some of the most awesome coastal cuisine the coast has to offer. Twenty years in existenc
Hank Berumen: New Album Out Soon (opens the original)
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Of all the talent that represents the music of the gulf coast, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone more locally inspired than Hank Berumen. In fact, it’s exactly what he’s all about. Magnolia Sunset is the name of the newest album from Hank officially dropping this fall, and it is specifically about the culture and beauty of our coast and the decades-long music career he has enjoyed here. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-i
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