Orange Beach schools swimming in donations, grants

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Orange Beach Middle and High School and the Orange Beach Conservatory of Fine Arts had a big financial week last week.

The Makos Academics, Arts and Athletics Club (MAAAC) raised $31,250.00 at the 28th Annual Seafood Festival and Car Show for the Orange Beach Middle and High School.

The Orange Beach Conservatory of Fine Arts was awarded three grants totally $28,000:

• The Alabama State department of education awarded a $20,000 Alabama Arts Education Initiative Award.

• Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism awarded a $2,000 grant.

• The MAAAC awarded a $6,000 grant.