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2020 was an intense year filled with one hard-hitting challenge after another, impacting the way we live as individuals, communities and as a nation. It was a year that saw unrest and division through escalating political dissention and a growing divide caused by the fear and uncertainty of a threatening new virus. And when we thought we’d had enough, Sally cut through our region with devastating effects. It was an undeniably rough year that left many Baldwin County residents and businesses dis- couraged, confused, even hopeless and fearful. Imposed lockdowns resulted in isolation and hardship, shutting people down emotionally while businesses struggled under severe financial strain. Storm damage from Sally imposed further dif- ficulties that would require extensive repair and coordinated, large-scale clean-up efforts. But as we so often see, these are also the times Photo courtesy of Bruce Workman that reveal the strengths within many individu- grave challenges. But always up for a challenge, to the dedicated crews that went to work restoring als and organizations. One such organization is the Baldwin Tractor team initiated new procedures order and stability throughout the region. Owner, Baldwin County’s Kubota dealer, Baldwin Tractor and expanded their network of suppliers allowing Dan Middleton stated, “this is when we come to- and Equipment in Robertsdale. Through this roller them to meet the increasing need for agricultural gether and work hard to get things done, whatever coaster of a year, their efforts have remained sharp- and construction equipment, parts and services in it takes.” ly focused on the people of this community and the our growing community. It is this spirit of teamwork, exemplified by customers they serve. Hurricane Sally brought further challenges and business leaders like Baldwin Tractor, that unites In the early stages of the COVID-19 scare their an unprecedented demand for the specialized us and allows us to thrive through adversity. They products and services were deemed essential and equipment required for storm clean-up and debris consider everyone who walks through their doors they have remained open for business, keeping removal. At sun-up on the day after the storm, the a member of our richly diverse Baldwin Coun- their hard-working customers running strong. The team at Baldwin Tractor set up shop. Operating on ty family, knowing that if we continue working resulting lockdowns affected many important in- the limited power from one generator, they worked together, we will weather these storms and grow in dustries causing product shortages that posed some hard providing crucial equipment and assistance spirit as people and in strength as a society.

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Baldwin County fall sportsHEALTH: plan Thomas Hospital Auxiliary awards scholarships to area students, PAGE 5 announced fall sports plan announced Serving the greater NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH BALDWIN PAGE 12 communities Baldwin County HEALTH: Thomas Hospital Auxiliary awards scholarships to area students, PAGE 5 Baldwin PAGE 12 fall sports plan County Fair announced The Baldwin Times postponed PAGE 12 PAGE 10 AUGUST 14, 2020 HS football The Islander | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | AUGUST 19, 2020 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ The Onlooker PAGE 13 75¢ Gulf State Park 75¢ | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | AUGUST 19, 2020 TheAUGUST Courier 19, 2020 No 2020 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | prescribed burn The City of Gulf Shores and Gulf Shores Fire 75¢ Baldwin County lags behind Alabama, Fairhope planned for election will chaos and civility.late I carried August Department announce hire of Mark Sealy as Fire Chief be held for Foley candidates answer National Census response rates Forum held for Fairhopework to improvemayor cooperation. candidatesthat forward the rest of my Don’t approves leadership style would unite “I think that the mayor and life, 28 years in theSubmitt corporateed Submitted community, and provide effec- Summerdale By GUY BUSBY the City Council and open City Council’s relationship world,” Manelos said. tive leadership to the excep- public’s questions during forum By JESSICA VAUGHN know your He later became a corporate tional team at Gulf Shores Fire [email protected] communications with the com- is something that we have all A prescribed burn is Gulf Shores Mayor Robert mayor, council [email protected] and Silverhill at 60.3%. K-1 roof seen in the news or seen in the vice-president, which also Rescue.” munity. planned at Gulf State Park Craft and City Council mem- Currently the five munici- candidates? helped prepare him for con- Sealy joins the Gulf Shores By JESSICA VAUGHN pal election will be held at the FAIRHOPE — Resolving Sullivan said she has expe- council meetings that it has as part of a forest manage- bers announced the hire of By JESSICA VAUGHN ily run for office due to the According to 2020 Census palities with the lowest self- flicts. Fire Rescue Department after [email protected] Foley Event Center located at conflicts, protecting the en- rience working not only as a s not been the best relationship ment plan associated- with Paul “Mark” Sealy, to the posi- [email protected] number of rules, regulations, self-response rates released on response rates are Magnolia Visit repair bid “You don’t achieve leader ief the retirement of the previous 1001 East Pride Boulevard. vironment and dealing with Fairhope city employee, but a over the past four years and I tion of Gulf Shores Fir e Ch and costs. He would like to see Aug. 9, the National Census longleaf pine restoration, FOLEY — Municipal elec- Springs at 57.3%, Perdido growth were some of the topics a leader in many community think that we need to work on ship positions unless you at the City Council meeting Fire Chief, Hartley Broken- it become more about ethics. response rate is 63.3%. Ala- wildfire fuel reduction and SUMMERDALE — The tions are fast approaching. MAYORAL CANDIDATES Beach at 53.6%, Elberta at Vote411.org By GUY BUSBY discussed by the four candi- organizations. that. I think from both sidese ed learn to work with people that Monday, Aug. 10. Sealy comes shaw. Under Chief Broken- The final part of Bika’s plan bama’s is 60.8%, while Baldwin pe that they just n invasive species control. Town of Summerdale will Foley recently held a can- 52.5%, Gulf Shores at 36.0%, edia.com “I think what I bring to the and I think maybe you don’t agree with shaw’s leadership Gulf shores Bika has a four-part plan for is to bring back a rail line By ALLISON MARLOW guy@gulfcoastm dates running for Fairho The 140-acre burn will take to Gulf Shores with over 29 not hold a 2020 election. Each County falls behind at 55.1%. and Orange Beach at 18.4%. is being able to com- to be respectful of each other. I and maybe you don’t even like,- h Fire received an upgraded ISO didate forum hosted by the Foley. “One is the sales tax. I allisonm@gulfcoa mayor during an Eastern table place in a section of the years of fire experience wit council seat and the position to Foley, which he says will When comparing Bald- The Census takes stmedia.com think that if you bring respect but to move forward in an or Public Protection Classification Common Sense Campaign, believe taxation is theft,” he place FAIRHOPE — Work will Shore Chamber of Commerce municate well,” Sullivan said. park’s campground between the Mobile Fire Department. of mayor were unopposed. bring high-income, manufac- win County municipalities, every ten years and counts n to repair the to the table when you come ganization, you have to have grade of 1. This rating is the allowing the public the chance said. “We have a budget sur SUBMITTED PHOTO It’s election season begin soo forum. “Being able to bring anybody “We are excited to welcome One person ran for each seat, - turing jobs. Fairhope has the highest of the population in an area. and if you’re able to commu- the skills to be able to work to- highest rating possible from to submit questions for the plus of almost 10 million, 10% and there is a lot of talk- roof on the Fairhope K-1 At the Aug. 11 discussion, who has a vested interest in SEE GULF, PAGE 28 Chief Sealy to City of Gulf Current councilmember Moore self-response rate at 74.5%, Results gathered determine ther with people,” he said. six candidates. All Foley can- incumbent Karin Wilson and whatever topic or organization nicate respectfully and discuss ge Shores Fire Rescue Depart- ISO, whose primary goal is to is unacceptable … I would like Hellmich said he’d like to ing. A lot of boasting. A center following action by SEE SUMMERDALE, PAGE 28 didates were present at the followed by Daphne at 71.0%, federal money distribution challengers John Manelos, I’m working with, bringing the issues at hand, then you’ll Manelos said he has a mas- ment,” said Mayor Robert rate fire prevention within a to lower our taxes to at least see the city continue to work lot of misinformation , PAGE 2 forum. Foley at 68.0%, Robertsdale at for next ten years based on SEE FAIRHOPE everybody to the table to have be able to find a solution to it,” ter’s degree in conflict man- PAGE 11 Craft. “With specialty training city. Less than 1% of munici- the county level of 7%. The with South being spread on social Annette Sanders and Sherry . DEATHS Baldwin Regional RHS 67.1%, Summerdale at 66.2%, population. Annually, the Sullivan said agement and has worked as palities throughout the United Aaron Bika and Ralph other plan is over-regulations media. Sullivan answered questions respectful dialogue. You can’t in hazmat, urban search and DEATHS PAGE 11 Hospital as it grows, improve- Loxley at 65.9%, Bay Minette at US Federal Government has Manelos said his early expe- a mediator in Mobile District States, and only a handful Hellmich (current council- and ordinances in central and described their positions find solutions to the problem Doris H. Cochran rescue (USAR), as well as being ments to infrastructure consultant 63.7%, Spanish Fort at 62.1%, Want to know the PAGE 11 Court. member District 3) are run- DEATHS on issues facing the city. The without bringing everybody to rience starting as a Houston William Dickinson an SCBA specialist (smoke throughout the state of Ala- SUBMITTED PHOTO Doris H. Cochran planning. When government through the use of the city’s facts about the candi- “I listen to people. I respect ning for mayor. Barry Hughes gets involved it becomes an SEE election will be Aug. 25. the table and I think you have police office helped prepare diver), nationally registered bama, have achieved this top ten-year road plan, and the named CENSUS, PAGE dates? There’s an app John E. French Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft and City Council members announced William Dickinson and Wayne Trawick (current 14 Doris H. Cochran Candidates answered ques- to make them part of that solu- him for dealing with conflicts. people,” Manelos said. “I re- paramedic and fire instructor, rating. f unlevel playing field, there city partner with local educa- for that. Donald “Don” James Gordon the hire of Paul “Mark” Sealy, to the position of Gulf Shores Fire Chie John E. French “You have to be the calm PAGE 27 council president, District 1) are too many fees, too many The website Vote411. William Dickinson tions from their homes over tion in order for them to invest SEE FORUM, we believe that Chief Sealy tion and the public school sys- CyberPatriot SUBMITTED PHOTO James William Howell Sr. SEE CHIEF, PAGE 28 at the City Council meeting Monday, Aug. 10. Donald “Don” James Gordon are upFREE for District 1. Dick Day- John E. French internet connections due to themselves in whatever project voice in the room. Sometimes will be a wonderful asset to our permits.” tem to offer quality education org helps voters across Donald Ray Lunsford James William Howell Sr. ton and Ralph Eastburn are The third part of Bika’s School begins in Baldwin County Donald “Don” James Gordon COVID-19 precautions. you’re working on.” you are the only voice between and job opportunities. Mentor of the U.S. learn about Mazie W. Grace Mosley Donald Ray Lunsford vying for District 3. plan concerns underrepre- th Moderator Kesshia Davis She said all sides need to “What I will pledge to do Almost eir candidates, find James William Howell Sr. Paul F. Nieland Mazie W. Grace Mosley Polls will be open from 7 sentation. Politics is a “rich five months after Baldwin County schools closed due PUBLISHER asked candidates how their when I become mayor is I the Year to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes reopened Wednesday with their polling place, Donald Ray Lunsford a.m. - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. man’s game,” he says, and the Joan Andrezunas Price Paul F. Nieland extra precautions and about 7,000 students taking part on on- check their voter regis- Mazie W. Grace Mosley 25. The City of Foley munici- average citizen cannot eas- tration status, see their Billy Lamar Smith Orange Beach City Council candidates answer hot button questions Joan Andrezunas Price SEE FOLEY, PAGE 27 Courtesy line instruction. See more pictures on page 3. Paul F. Nieland local ballot, register to Glenn Dale Snodgrass thank all voters Billy Lamar Smith USCYBERPATRIOT.ORG Joan Andrezunas Price MELANIE LECROY election. necessary. At vote and more. Jesse Owen Stimpson By and volunteers Glenn Dale Snodgrass Billy Lamar Smith [email protected] The 2020 Orange Beach Mu- the start of the The site Newest school opens in Belforest Herley M. Wright that assisted in Jesse Owen Stimpson ROBERTSDALE — was launched Glenn Dale Snodgrass could not escort children into nicipal Election is scheduled next term in Nicholas E. Zorn my campaign. Herley M. Wright Petty Officer James GUY BUSBY the school and to their new for Tuesday, Aug. 25. Polls November, as SUMMER/FALL 2020 Welcome back! SEE VOTE Jesse Owen Stimpson By You have questions, they I would assure Nicholas E. Zorn Moore, who acted as a , PAGE 14 classrooms. Staff members are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. council finance Herley M. Wright [email protected] have answers. Two of the five all residents consultant for the Rob- OUR COMMITMENT and volunteers took students, INDEX Registered voters in Orange liaison, I will be Parents, students, teach- Parks Rogers Nicholas E. Zorn places on the Orange Beach that I am their ertsdale High School helping to wrap ers and faculty were all DAPHNE — As classrooms all wearing masks, into the City Council are contested. Beach vote at the Orange ART & MUSEUMSCardwell INDEX | DINING TO OUR READERS BALDWIN LIVING, 3 up the 2021 pro- Mitchell voice and rep- smiles, albeit behind masks, Naval Junior ROTC’s reopened across Baldwin new building. Annette Mitchell is being Beach Community Center, INDEX posed budget resentative BALDWIN LIVING, 3 for the first day of school on CyberPatriot program, Wind, rain or quarantine, we’ll keep almost five months after the “We made sure that each CLASSIFIED, 18 challenged for place 1 by Joe 27235 Canal Road. MARKETS, SPECIALTY FOODS, for Orange Beach for final regardless of whether they Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Rob- has been named the you updated. In the event that we BALDWIN LIVING, 3 COVID-19 pandemic shut family, whether it was one Cardwell and Joni Blalock is CLASSIFIED, 18 are unable to deliver newspapers, HEALTH, 5 council review and vote. The voted for me or not. I would ertsdale Elementary School. CyberPatriot XII Men- down schools, lines of cars child or three children that being challenged for place 5 What would you do in your BEVERAGES & SWEET TREATS we can deliver the full edition right SSIFIED, 18 y’s new- like to give each neighbor- HEALTH, 5 tor of the Year for 2020. CLA they all got personally taken LEGALS, 20 first 90 days if elected? end of year items I will assist Buses rolled in and faculty to pulled up at the count by Joe Fierro. hood an opportunity to set up Moore, an active your inbox. Please se to their classroom by one of GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO in are employee benefitsATTRACTIONS, re- ENTERTAINMENTLEGALS, 20 & RECREATIONmembers greeted students at email address so we cannd add us youyour HEALTH, 5 est campus in Belforest on OPINION, 25 We asked the four candi- a meeting that I would attend duty Sailor at Corry us, a volunteer or staff mem- Place 1 view, building projects status, the front, east and west wing to our electronic delivery list if Wednesday, Aug. 12. dates for their answers to a SHOPPINGto discuss their issues | MEDICAL and OPINION, | 25LODGING Station, headquarters LEGALS, 20 PUZZLES, 26 Annette Mitchell (incum- first quarter agenda. doors, while others gathered needed as developments continue Belforest Elementary School ber,” Jill Yawn, a volunteer variety of questions to give for the U.S. Navy’s Volunteers and staff members escort students to class on the first day bent) – As an incumbent, no PUZZLES, 26 in the auditorium to welcome in the COVID-19 pandemic. OPINION, 25 was one of three new Baldwin and Parent, Teacher Orga- SPORTS, 9 voters an opportunity to com- , PAGE 2 JOHN UNDERWOOD/STAFF PHOTO of school at Belforest Elementary School in Daphne. About 700 students Joe Cardwell – I would SEE COUNCIL students on the first day of Center for Information Send your email to schools to open as the 2020-21 , PAGE 2 pare candidates ahead of the acclimation period would be SPORTS, 9 “All you have to do is stay this far apart.” Robertsdale Elementary PUZZLES, 26 SEE SCHOOL are expected at the new school, which officially opened this week. classes. See more pictures on and Warfare Train- [email protected]. BEST OF COORDINATOR/EDITOR academic year began. School Assistant Principal Tim Webb reassures a nervous first grader page 2. In an effort to help keep our neigh- SPORTS, 9 Unlike past years, parents on the first day of school on Wednesday. Volunteers and staff members escort students toGUY class BUSBY on the / STAFF first PHOTO day SEE RHS, PAGE 27 bors safe, you can read the most of school at Belforest Elementary School in Daphne. About 700 students are expected at the new school, which officially opened this week. up-to-date information about the virus for free everyday at COUPONS & Approximately 398 students arrived bright andMELANIE early LECROY for their / STAFF first PHOTO day www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com Case Count: DISCOUNTSCase Count: at the new Orange Beach Middle/High School. ALABAMA:Why does COVID-19 impair your sense of smell? Jessica Vaughn ALABAMA: Why does COVID-19 impair your sense of smell? Case Count:Eddie Tyler responds to backlash over virtual school 104,595 cases, 1,855 deaths “There have been a significant “There have been a significant By ADAM POPE provides insight as to why this 104,595 cases, 1,855 deaths By JESSICA VAUGHN who have been number of people who have been Why does COVID-19 impairs to why thisyour sensef people of smell? might be happening. By ADAM POPE [email protected] Case provides insight a number o treated or tested at UAB who have provides insight as to why this ALABAMA: as angry parents demanded There are still many unknowns Hyposmia or anosmia, a de- “There have been a significant might be happening. treated or tested at UAB who have BALDWIN COUNTY: had loss of smell in the setting of might be happening. their children be ad nearly 1,000 new students en- By ADAM POPE regarding COVID-19, but one com- creased or complete loss of smell, number of people who have been 104,595 cases, 1,855 deaths mitted just Hyposmia or anosmia, a de- had loss of smell in the setting of BALDWIN COUNTY: There are still many unknowns Hyposmia or anosmia, a de- Earlier this week the Bald- days before school rolling during that time. the virtual school, but there’s Count: has been widely reported in patients their COVID diagnosis,” GraysonMAP & treated or tested at UAB who have began. their COVID diagnosis,” Grayson 3,888 cases,mon occurrence 29 deaths among those regarding COVID-19, but one com- win County Public School The original deadline to There are still many unknowns creased or complete loss of smell, with COVID-19, often as a symp- said. “However, given the isolation 3,888 cases, 29 deaths creased or complete loss of smell, had loss of smell in the setting of “Our middle school/high a pupil/teacher ratio, so if said. “However, given the isolation infected is smell loss. There are mon occurrence among those has been widely reported in patients Board announced that the enroll into the virtual school school had around 300 stu- ALABAMA: regarding COVID-19, but one com- has been widely reported in patients tom noticed early on prior to other protocols, most of these have only their COVID diagnosis,” Grayson BALDWIN COUNTY: we just kept climbing and protocols, most of these have only as manyof Aug. different 17 events that can trig- CALENDAR infected is smell loss. There are with COVID-19, often as a symp- county’s virtual school had was July 31. On Mond dents enrolled in the virtual mon occurrence among those with COVID-19, often as a symp- symptoms or even as the only symp- been diagnosed subjectively.” as of Aug. 17 said. “However, given the isolation kept going pretty soon you’re 100,801 cases, been diagnosed subjectively.” ger smell loss, and University of many different events that can trig- tom notice 3,888 cases, 29 deathsreached capacity and would 10, the virtual school reopeneday, Aug. school last year,” said Super infected is smell loss. There are - tom noticed early on prior to other tom present in an otherwise asymp- d early on prior to other protocols, most of these have only going to have one elementary hat can trig , PAGE 7 Alabama at Birmingham Assistant PAGE 7 ger smell loss, and University of symptoms or even as the only symp- not be accepting more stu- to accept more applications. intendent Eddie Tyler. “Right- 1,814 deaths many different events t symptoms or even as the only symp- SEE SMELL tomatic patient. SEE SMELL, been diagnosed subjectively.” teacher to about 100 students. Professor Jessica Grayson, M.D., Alabama at Birmingham Assistant tom present in an otherwise asymp- dents. The announcement The application process began now w ger smell loss, and Universitysistant of tom present in an otherwise asymp- as of Aug. 17 e’re over 6,000 in virtual We gave parents choices; they BALDWIN COUNTY: tomatic patient. Professor Jessica Grayson, M.D., tomatic patient. caused a stir on social media at 9 a.m. By 9:20 a.m., the win- K-6 and virtual 7-12. Parents had a lot of time to make that Alabama at Birmingham As SEE SMELL, PAGE 7 GRAPHIC DESIGN If you think you need to be tested, for testing locations and hours call 1-888-264-2256. For general questions call 1-800-270-7268 dow to enroll had closed, with are upset, thinking Professor Jessica Grayson, M.D., choice.” 3,710 cases, or email [email protected]. Calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. be we should If you think you need to be tested, for testing locations and hours call 1-888-264-2256. For general questions call 1-800-270-7268 able to take everybody into Getting Tested If you think you need to be tested, for testing locations and hours call 1-888-264-2256. For general questions call 1-800-270-7268 29 deaths or email [email protected]. 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Did you know OWA means “Big Water”? From even the first beachbound glance, it’s obvious there’s a lot going comfort and service guests expect from Marriott, but with a one-of-a-kind on at OWA. From the tower-flanked entrance to Downtown OWA to the décor that plays off OWA’s fun atmosphere. Natural materials and design roller-coaster rails rising up to Gulf views, OWA covers more than 500 acres elements in the hotel honor the vision of the Poarch Creek Indians who with a resort-wide promise of top-quality, family-friendly fun. Just minutes first envisioned this family-friendly resort known as OWA. Coming soon? from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on the Foley Beach Express, OWA has Our own RV resort and multiple water/aquatic parks including an aquat- quickly become a big part of the coastal Alabama beach tradition. ic-themed resort hotel.

The Park’s more than 22 rides provide day after day of new thrills with OWA’s expansive property also houses the Foley Sports Tourism Com- kid-friendly atmosphere and great value on food and beverage. There’s plex. Complete with 16 outdoor state-of-the-art sports fields, the City of something for everyone, whether you’re looking for tree-top G force or a Foley’s Sports Complex hosts a number of sporting events and tournaments nice, cool haunted mansion experience. throughout the year. Adjacent to the Sports Fields sits the complex’s 90,000 sq. ft. indoor events center. Downtown OWA is admission free, meaning it’s not only the perfect complement to a trip to The Park — it’s a great place to stop by any time Our sports calendar is always changing — and so are our events calendar for shopping, a memorable meal or treat. From local favorites like Fairhope and entertainment lineup. Incredible shows are always onstage in Down- Soap Company to national names like Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, there’s town OWA at Legends in Concert and on the Brandon Styles stage. Year- something for everyone. A stroll around Downtown OWA is like a visit to round events are a highlight at OWA, from traditional holiday celebrations the Southern towns that inspired it: hospitable, comfortable — a memora- that reach new heights to special events like car shows. ble Coastal Alabama day. From accommodations to the calendar, there’s something for everyone in A growing part of the OWA experience is in the area of accommoda- the resort-wide offerings of OWA. tions. Our own, award-winning TownePlace Suites by Marriott offers the Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 9 Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination and voting this year!

Congratulations to Joshua Taylor Meadows Gulf Coast Media would like to give a huge congratulations to our four Legends of Gulf Shores, winner of in Concert Sweepstakes winners! Congrats to Jenifer Gouveia, Cindy Martin, the Best Of YETI Cooler!!! Rosalinda Guerrero, and Sacha Norman, who each won a 4-Pack VIP Legends Meadows was one of five in Concert at OWA Theater Experience!!! lucky voters who walked Since its debut in 1983, Legends in Concert has earned countless entertainment away with a prize in industry awards including “Show of the Year,” “Entertainers of the Year,” “Grand this year’s Big Beautiful Slam,” and the prestigious “Show of Shows” awarded by the International Press Baldwin’s Best Of 2021 Association. Most recently, Legends in Concert was awarded the 2018 “Casino Sweepstakes! He stated Production Show of the Year,” at the sixth annual Casino Entertainment Awards, he’d always wanted to presented by The Global Gaming Expo (G2E). own a YETI Cooler. Gulf For additional information go to www.VisitOWA.com or follow us on Twitter @ Coast Media would like to LegendsOWA, Facebook @LegendsInConcertOWA, and Instagram @LegendsIn- send out a huge congratu- ConcertOWA. lations on his win! In rmary Health’s Thomas Hospital An award-winning community hospital since 1960, Thomas Hospital has grown from the original campus located at 750 Morphy Avenue in Fairhope to include Thomas Medical Center in Daphne and Thomas Hospital Emergency – Malbis. More than 1,100 employees, 350 physicians and 475 Auxilians contribute to the caring atmosphere of the hospital and its outpatient facilities.

Thomas Hospital’s campus in Fairhope is home to Baldwin County’s only open-heart surgery program. The hospital’s cancer program is the only cancer program in the County that is accredited by the Commission on Cancer. The Breast Center at Thomas Hospital is acknowledged as an American College of Radiology Breast Center of Excellence, and the hospital is well known for its longstanding recognition by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center+ for cardiac care and knee and hip replacement.

For those requiring hospitalization to recover from an accident, stroke or other physical or neurological disorder, Colony Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH) is located on the third ﬂ oor of Thomas Hospital. CRH is the County’s only CARF accredited inpatient rehabilitation program. CARF accreditation is the highest level of accreditation that can be given to a rehabilitation hospital and is assurance of the hospital’s commitment to oﬀ er programs and services that are measurable, accountable and of the highest quality.

As Baldwin County continues to grow, Thomas Hospital keeps up with the need for exceptional healthcare close to home. The hospital’s state-of-the art birth center is recognized nationally as a recipient of the silver Beacon Award for Excellence and is the birthplace of more babies in Baldwin County than any other hospital. For newborns needing extra care, the hospital has neonatologists on staﬀ and pediatric hospitalists are onsite to care for children from infancy to 18 years of age.

Thomas Medical Center in Daphne is an outpatient surgery and imaging center and Thomas Hospital Emergency – Malbis oﬀ ers residents in Daphne, Spanish Fort and the surrounding areas the life-saving care you can expect from Thomas Hospital. In addition to the emergency department, the emergency facility in Malbis also houses an outpatient imaging center and a retail pharmacy, Inﬁ rmary Health Rx4U.

Thank you for making Thomas Hospital your ﬁ rst choice for healthcare in the region. 10 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • December 11, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media ADVERTISER INDEX

Academy of Real Estate/Roberts Brothers, Inc. 19 Amazing Eyes 11 Baldwin County Humane Society 19 Baldwin Tractor 2, 6 Bay Music LLC 31 Beachball Properties 3, 6 Big Beach Brewing 33 Bryant Bank 36, 40 Cardiology Associates 33 Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market 28, 29 Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach 14 Daphne Antique Galleria 12 Dec McClelland – Edward Jones 12 Dirty Hairy Dog Wash 33 Elberta Farmer’s Co-op 14 Emerald Homes 36, 39 Ezell’s Enviro 34, 35 Frances Holk-Jones – State Farm 15 Furniture City 15 Greg Alexander – Coastal Alabama Business Chamber 18 Hellmich Electric, Inc. 21 Hembree Heating & Air Conditioning 27 Infirmary Health – Thomas Hospital 7, 9 Island Granite 13, 14 Island Orthodontics 19 Lee Drug Store 18 Mack Funeral Home & Crematory 18 Malouf Furniture Co. 37 Manning Jewelry 5, 17 Middleton Auto Parts 15 Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply 31 OWA 4, 8 Portabella’s 37 Prestige Power Washing LLC 15 Prodisee Pantry 21 Riviera Utilities 34, 38 Rouses Market 11 Sail Wild Hearts 25 Shoemaker Gynecology 27 Southern Chevy 5, 17 Tracie A. Sweat – Local Property 16 The Drowsy Poet 31 Wolf Bay Lodge 16 Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 11 ROUSES MARETS CELERATES ITS T ANNIERSAR IN Tan ou Family owned and operated since 1960, Rouses Markets is a champion of local products, farmers and fi shermen, and actively works with local organizations to Baldwin ount make a difference in their neighborhood. Donny Rouse, CEO, is the third gen- eration to lead the company, which was founded by his grandfather, Anthony J. Rouse, who started with one store in Houma, Louisiana. Today there are 65 Rouses Markets and more than 7,000 team members who serve customers across three states Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Whether you want to grab and go, eat right away, or want something that’s ready to cook or heat at home, Rouses Markets has the best quality at the best price, which has been their motto since 1960.

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Auto Loan Provider Rims Winner: Alabama Credit Union - Fairhope Winner: Sweat Tire - Robertsdale Second Place: United Bank - Foley Second Place: Mavis Tires & Brakes - Foley Third Place: Bryant Bank - Foley Third Place: Fairhope Tire Auto Parts Third Place: Radical Ridez Winner: Middleton Auto Parts Service and Repair Second Place: Davis Auto Parts Winner: Black Dog Garage Third Place: O’Reilly Auto Parts - Fairhope Second Place: Sweat Tire - Foley Car Salesperson Third Place: Gill’s Automotive Winner: Sher Nematzhonov - Sandy Sansing Tires Ford Lincoln, Daphne Winner: Sweat Tire - Robertsdale Second Place: Rhonda Steiner - Coastal Auto Group, Second Place: Sweat Tire - Foley Summerdale Third Place: Mavis Tires & Brakes - Foley Third Place: Carter Coker - Terry Thompson Chevrolet Towing Service Car Wash Winner: Little Bitty’s Towing Automotive Winner: Da’ Carwash Second Place: Tony’s Towing Inc Second Place: Rich’s Car Wash Third Place: Freeman Collision Center LLC Auto Accessories Third Place: PitStop Carwash Winner: Sweat Tire - Robertsdale Transmission Repair Shop Second Place: Black Dog Garage Dealership Service Winner: Dean’s Automatic Transmission Service Third Place: Moyer Ford Sales Inc Winner: Southern Chevrolet Second Place: Advanced Transmission Inc Second Place: Moyer Ford Sales Inc Third Place: Barac Transmission Auto Audio and Electronics Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet Winner: Sweat Tire - Foley Truck Bedliners Second Place: Paul’s Sound and Performance Local Mechanic Winner: Custom Truck Third Place: AutoZone Auto Parts - Foley Winner: Sweat Tire - Foley Second Place: Commercial Van Specialist Second Place: Huck’s Automotive Service Third Place: Floyd’s Exhaust & Performance Auto Detailer Third Place: Gill’s Automotive Winner: Southern Chevrolet Upholstery Second Place: Da’ Carwash New Car Dealership Winner: Suncoast Creations Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet Winner: Southern Chevrolet Second Place: Complete Custom Canvas Second Place: Sandy Sansing Ford Lincoln Third Place: Upholstery Shoppe Auto Insurance Third Place: Moyer Ford Sales Inc Winner:Frances Holk-Jones - Used Car Dealership State Farm Insurance Agent Oil Change Winner: Southern Chevrolet Second Place: Josh Wild - State Farm Insurance Agent Winner: Sweat Tire - Foley Second Place: Coastal Auto Group - Summerdale Third Place: State Farm Insurance - Robertsdale Second Place: Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Third Place: Moyer Ford Sales Inc Third Place: Moyer Ford Sales Inc THANK YOU BALDWIN COUNTY!

Daphne Antique Galleria Over 140 Dealers with 29,000 FINANCIAL PLANNER INVESTMENT ADVISOR Square Feet of Furniture, Accessories and Collectibles Declan (Dec) McClelland Financial Advisor Thank you Baldwin County! 214-A Professional Ct First Place: Best Antique Store Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Second Place: Best Boss 251-968-9010

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HOME OF THE AWARD WINNING TIME TO START PREPARING FOR DEER FOOD PLOT PLANTING FINE ART STORE 3-Way Blends • 5-Way Blends • All Co-Op Brands ART ALLER Bagged Feed for Wildlife Mineral & and Salt Blocks Certi ed Horticultural Retailer Off Road & Marine Fuel – Tire Shop – Garden Center ELBERTA FARMERS CO-OP 13320 Main St. • Elberta, AL • 251-986-8103 Mon.-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm • Sat. 7:30am-12:00pm BALDWIN COUNTY’S ORIGINAL FULL SERVICE FARM CENTER Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 15 Voted Best Furniture Store in Baldwin County two years in a row and Best Mattress Store for 2021!

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Window Tinting Beach Furniture Winner: Precision Glass Tinting Winner: Coco Island Furniture & Accessories Second Place: The Tint Guy Second Place: MINT Decor and Design Third Place: Springhill Tinting of Daphne Third Place: Think Outside... Beach Venue for Amusement Rides Best of the Beach Winner: The Park at OWA Al Fresco Dining at the Beach Second Place: The Track Winner: Anchor Bar and Grill Third Place: The Wharf Second Place: The Gulf - Orange Beach Beach Venue for Live Music Third Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Orange Beach Winner: The Wharf Amphitheater Appetizer Selection at the Beach Second Place: Big Beach Brewery Winner: Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar Third Place: The San Bar Courtyard Second Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Bloody Mary at the Beach Third Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Winner: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Bait and Tackle Shop Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Winner: J&M Tackle Third Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Bushwacker at the Beach Second Place: Sam’s Bait and Tackle Boat Dealership Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Third Place: Hooked Up Bait & Tackle Winner: Paradise Marine Center Second Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Beach Second Place: GULF SHORES POWER SPORTS Third Place: Anchor Bar and Grill Winner: Gulf Shores Public Beach Third Place: Galati Yacht Sales Charter Fishing Boat Second Place: Alabama Point/Perdido Pass Boat Tour Winner: Reel Surprise Charters Third Place: Gulf State Park Winner: Sail Wild Hearts Second Place: Fins and Family Fishing, LLC Beach and Nautical Décor Store Second Place: Dolphin Cruise Aboard Dolphin Tales Third Place: Sea Hunter Charters Winner: Old Time Pottery Foley Third Place: Back Bay Sailing Adventures Crab Cake at the Beach Second Place: MINT Decor and Design Boutique at the Beach Winner: Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar Third Place: Sea La Vie Designs Winner: Wildflowers Boutique Second Place: Woodside Restaurant Beach Bar Second Place: Too Hot Mamas Third Place: Voyagers Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Third Place: Seaside Shoes & SWIM Crawfish at the Beach Second Place: Pink Pony Pub Burger at the Beach Winner: Billy’s Seafood Third Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Winner: Pirate’s Cove Marina & Restaurant Second Place: Bon Temps Poboys and Specialty Meats Beach for Dogs Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Third Place: The Undertow Winner: Pirates Cove Third Place: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, and Food Truck Second Place: Gulf State Park Dog Park Third Place: Fort Morgan Thank you Baldwin County! REA ESTATE AENT

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WELCOME TO SOUTHERN CHEVROLET, INC.

The Manning Jewelers: Glenn, Becky, Duke and Appraiser, April. Southern Chevrolet, Inc. is your Alabama Chevrolet dealer in Foley offering sales, service, parts, and financing. From the time you enter our showroom or when you service with us, you can expect to be treated like family, each and Manning Jewelry every visit. We offer an extensive inventory, as well as our competitive lease Proudly serving clients for 71 years specials, finance options and expert auto service. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and being an integral part of our community. For 71 years Manning Jewelry has proudly served clients from the Gulf Coast and visitors from around the world. Manning Jewelry continues the family tradition, providing customers with beautiful Showcase Southern Chevrolet has worked very hard to promote and support South Jewelry, Diamonds, an expert Repair Department, Appraisal Services and Baldwin County by sponsoring countless youth and high school sports asso- a Custom Design Center...all under one roof. With state of the art tech- ciations, civic groups, and fundraising organizations, as well as many other nology, highly skilled jewelers and a knowledgeable sales staff, Manning Jewelry can create your vision into reality. Visit Glenn Manning and his community efforts. Southern Chevrolet is a proud organization that under- staff in Foley and experience value, exceptional service and a ersonalp stands the principles of success and will continue long into the future. That is relationship with your Jeweler. We are committed to customer satisfac- why people from all over Alabama come to Foley for Chevrolet vehicles. If you tion. Check out our reviews on Facebook and Google and see why our need a Chevrolet in Alabama send us an e-mail or give us a call, and we will customers say at Manning Jewelry...there is a difference! We want you to give you a reason to make the short drive to Foley. LOVE your jewelry!

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Family Beach Onion Rings at the Beach Winner: Gulf Shores Public Beach Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Second Place: Gulf State Park Second Place: LuLu’s Third Place: West Beach Pass, Gulf Shores Third Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores French Fries at the Beach Oysters at the Beach Winner: Five Guys - Foley Winner: Acme Oyster House Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Second Place: Papa Rocco’s Third Place: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, and Food Truck Third Place: Foodcraft Coastal Fried Seafood Platter at the Beach Parasailing Boat Winner: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Winner: Ike’s Parasail Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Second Place: Chute Em Up Parasail Fort Morgan Third Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Orange Beach Third Place: Pleasure Island Parasail at Sportsman Marina Fried Shrimp at the Beach Pizza at the Beach Winner: Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar Winner: Crico’s Pizza & Subs Second Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Second Place: Sauced Third Place: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Third Place: Villaggio Grille Po-Boys at the Beach Gumbo at the Beach Place to get Exterior Beach House Winner: Bon Temps Poboys Winner: Sea N Suds Furniture at the Beach and Specialty Meats Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Winner: Coco Island Furniture & Accessories Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Third Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Orange Beach Second Place: Think Outside... Third Place: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Happy Hour at the Beach Third Place: Hunter’s Furniture Popcorn Shrimp at the Beach Winner: Cobalt, The Restaurant Place to get Interior Beach House Winner: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Second Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Furniture at the Beach Second Place: Shrimp Basket - Foley Third Place: Sauced Winner: Coco Island Furniture & Accessories Third Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Orange Beach Margarita at the Beach Second Place: MINT Decor and Design Restaurant for Beach Scenery Winner: Cactus Cantina Canal Road Third Place: Malouf Furniture Winner: The Gulf - Orange Beach Second Place: Cactus Cantina Gulf Shores Place to go on a Date at the Beach Second Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant Third Place: Yo Ho Rum & Tacos Winner: Cobalt, The Restaurant Third Place: Perch Marina Second Place: Voyagers Romantic Restaurant at the Beach Winner: The Wharf Marina Third Place: Perch Winner: Voyagers Second Place: Zeke’s Marina Second Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant Third Place: SanRoc Cay Marina Third Place: Sunset Cork Room

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RV Park at the Beach Cleaning Company Winner: Gulf State Park Winner: Magnolia Custom Cleaning LLC Second Place: Sugar Sands RV Resort Second Place: Advanced Carpet Cleaning & Restoration LLC Third Place: Anchors Aweigh RV Resort LLC Third Place: ServiceMaster Action Cleaning Shrimp and Grits at the Beach Commercial Real Estate Company Winner: Ginny Lane Bar and Grill Winner: RE/MAX Paradise Second Place: Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant Second Place: EXIT Realty Gulf Shores Third Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Third Place: Scout South Properties Souvenirs at the Beach Computer and IT Company Winner: Souvenir City of Orange Beach Winner: Computer Backup Inc Second Place: Purple Octopus Second Place: Tech Solution LLC Third Place: The Orange Beach Store Third Place: DataTrust Technologies Vacation Rental Company at the Beach Concierge Service Winner: Beachball Properties Winner: Orange Beach Concierge + Catering Second Place: Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals Second Place: The Beach Moms Third Place: Meyer Vacation Rentals Third Place: The Get It Girl Nail Salon Copy Shop Winner: Angel Nail & Spa Best of the Best Winner: Printing Pros Second Place: Kim’s Nails & Tan Best Boss Second Place: Printing Zone Third Place: Lavish Nail Salon Winner: Greg Alexander - Coastal Alabama Third Place: Underwood Printing & The Vinyl Vault Paving Company Business Chamber Dance Studio Winner: R & S Paving & Grading Inc Second Place: Montchai Marino - Daphne Antique Gallaria Winner: Magnolia Dance Company Second Place: Coastal Concrete Third Place: Robin Sweet - Live Oak Village Second Place: Susan’s Academy of Dance Third Place: Outdoor Hardscapes Best Expo Booth Third Place: Eastern Shore Dance Academy Permanent Makeup Winner: Design Print Promote LLC Day Spa Winner: Gulf Coast Premier Medical - Second Place: Amazing Eyes Winner: The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, IBrow Ink Microblading Third Place: Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Autograph Collection Winner: LUXE Brows and Lashes Best Local Industry Second Place: Magnolia Float Spa Second Place: Jewel’s Beach Salon Winner: Coastal Alabama Farmers Third Place: Massage Therapeutics Third Place: War Paint Permanent Makeup, LLC. and Fishermen’s Market Dry Cleaners Pest Control Second Place: Amazing Eyes Winner: All Baldwin Cleaners - Orange Beach Winner: BeeBe’s Pest & Termite Control Third Place: South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Second Place: All Baldwin Cleaners - Daphne Second Place: Ezell’s Enviro Best Locally Owned Business Third Place: Sprout Cleaners Third Place: Arrow Exterminators Winner: The Copper Kettle Tea Bar Embroidery Shop Third Place: Xtreme Xterminating Second Place: Riverview Turf Farm Winner: N 2 Stitches Pet Boarding Third Place: Wildflowers Boutique Second Place: Paradise Promotions And Designs, LLC Winner: Dykes Veterinary Clinic Best New Business Third Place: Sew Sweet Alterations and Embroidery Second Place: Walker Hometown Animal Care (opened in 2019-2020) Florist Third Place: Parker Kennels Winner: Elberta Sandwich Company Winner: Stemz Flower Shop Pet Grooming Second Place: Legends in Concert OWA Second Place: Blooming Fabulous Flower Shop Winner: Dirty Hairy Dog Wash Third Place: Walker Hometown Animal Care Third Place: Coastal Flowers & Design Second Place: Walker Hometown Animal Care Best Place to Work Funeral Home Third Place: Dykes Veterinary Clinic Winner: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Winner: Mack Funeral Home Inc Piercing Studio a Hilton Hotel Second Place: Pine Rest Cemetery Winner: The Bell Rose Tattoo & Piercing Second Place: Live Oak Village Third Place: Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home - Foley Chapel Second Place: The Empire Tattoo Company Third Place: Perdido Beach Resort Golf Cart Sales and Service Third Place: Pink’s Ink Tattoo Parlor Winner: GULF SHORES POWER SPORTS Real Estate Company Business Second Place: Taylor’s Golf Cart Sales & Services Winner: RE/MAX of Gulf Shores Architecture Firm Third Place: Gulf Carts Plus Second Place: CENTURY 21 J. Carter & Company Alabama: Emily Burke, Broker Winner: McCollough Architecture Hair Salon Third Place: ByrdCo Real Estate Second Place: Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects Winner: Hairs 2 Ya Salon Third Place: Adams Stewart Architects, LLC Second Place: Talk Of The Town Hair Salon Real Estate Licensing Company Auction Company Third Place: Street’s Salon Winner: Academy of Real Estate - Daphne Second Place: Academy of Real Estate - Orange Beach Winner: Coastal Auction Co Inc Hotel Third Place: Shannon Young with Coastal Real Estate and Second Place: Bonds Realty & Auction Winner: The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Development Third Place: Pearce Auctioneers Autograph Collection RV Dealership Bail Bond Company Second Place: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel Third Place: Hotel Magnolia Winner: Camping World of Robertsdale Winner: A+ Bail Bonds Second Place: White Sands RV Second Place: 1 A Bail Bonding Insurance Company Third Place: RV Outlet Third Place: L.A. Investigations & Bail Bonds Winner: Frances Holk-Jones - Self-Storage Facility Barbershop State Farm Insurance Agent Winner: Storage Plus Winner: Dallas Jones Barber Shop Second Place: McCarron Insurance Group Third Place: Ebert Agency Inc Second Place: Life Storage Second Place: The Men’s Den Premier Barber Shop Third Place: Belforest Storage Masters Third Place: Rat Pack Barbershop Internet Service Provider Sign Company Bed & Breakfast Winner: Riviera Utilities Winner: Modern Signs Winner: Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast Second Place: Mediacom Communications Corporation Third Place: Centurylink Second Place: Printing Pros Second Place: Hotel Magnolia Third Place: Vulcan, Inc. Third Place: The Fairhope Inn & Restaurant Lumber Company Tanning Salon Child Care Center Winner: Swift Supply – Orange Beach Winner: J.Willis Hair + Beauty Winner: Cradle 2 Crayons, Inc. Second Place: Ford Lumber & Millwork Co., Inc. Third Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement - Foley Second Place: Island Tan Second Place: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Third Place: Palm Beach Tan Third Place: Discovery Island Child Development Massage Therapist Winner: Massage Therapeutics Second Place: Kneading Relief Massage Therapy Third Place: Touch Holistic Therapy Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 21 HELLMICH ELECTRIC, INC. Commercial/Residential All Work Guaranteed Licensed & Insured

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Ongoing and Upcoming Events, PAGE 4 Alabama coast HEALTH: 40th Annual Spring Fever Chase, PAGE 21 Alabama coast featured in series featured in series PAGE 8 PAGE 8 Team Focus honors Team Focus honors Coach Nick Saban Coach Nick Saban The Islander PAGE 14 The Courier PAGE 14 INSIDE MARCH 28, 2018 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ INSIDE MARCH 28, 2018 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Gulf Shores Cyclist Orange Beach discusses Council talks Jennifer Routten wins Blake dies in hit tourism, theater Bauer Memorial Service Award vacation rental change and run By JOHN MULLEN By THE COURIER STAFF By CRYSTAL COLE 8-0. ing districts: RM-1, RM-2, BR, GCM contributor Submitted [email protected] The amendment to Section MHP, NB, MR, GB, RVP, AG and The Rotary Club of Fairhope 2.02 will add the definition of prohibit vacation rentals in the Herb Malone told the recently presented the Blake At ap- Loggerhead turtles The Orange Beach City vacation rental to the Zoning Or- following zoning districts: RS, Gulf Shores City Council Fairhope canine Bauer Memorial Service Award proximately A FULL YEAR OF YOUR return to lay eggs Council heard public input to dinance. The definition will mir- MHS, RO, I-1, GOV that current spring break officer retires to Fairhope Police Department 12:25 p.m. a change in the definition and ror the definition proposed for Section 5.2704 will allow the tourism numbers are on Communications Officer Jenni- on Sunday, Every year as the days get allowance of vacation rentals the License Ordinance. The defi- legal nonconformity to stand pace to beat 2017 and a Fairhope Canine Officer fer Routten. March 25, longer and the soft sand at its most recent meeting. The nition will include single-family unless: peak is expected in the Segan retired last week Routten works in the FPD’s Alabama Alonso-De Leon heats up along the Gulf Planning Commission held a dwellings and two-family dwell- (1) Ownership of the property next two weeks. after eight years of service dispatch center, where she State Troop- Coast, female loggerhead public hearing and considered ings/duplexes constructed for changes Malone, President and to the city. To see photos proudly serves the citizens of ers responded to the scene sea turtles, some weighing this application to amend the occupancy where the owner or (2) Structure is substantially CEO of Gulf Shores and from Officer Segan’s last Fairhope and helps advocate of a fatal crash involving as much as 400 pounds, zoning ordinance to define and authorized lessee offers hosted damaged Orange Beach Tourism, day, turn to Page 2. for officer safety. Her enormous a bicycle on County 13 pull themselves from their regulate hosted accommoda- and non-hosted accommoda- (3) Expansion in the number gave his update at the end sense of duty, tremendous work north of AL 104. Jose Luis watery habitat onto our tions, non-hosted accommodations for a duration of 14 con- of sleeping rooms or increase of a recent council work SFHS Band returns ethic and personality to affect Alonso-De Leon, 36, of sandy beaches to lay their tions and vacation rentals at its secutive days or less and does in the floor area of the exist- session. Mayor Robert positive change has earned her Silverhill, was traveling regular meeting in February not include accessory structures ing sleeping rooms Craft also gave a report from Chicago nests. For information on this year’s high honor within south on County 13 in a 2018. The Planning Commission (garage, storage sheds) on the progress of the The Spanish Fort High our department. 2003 Dodge Ram pick-up how you can help these gave the amendment a positive It would permit vacation Marching Band recently creatures, jump to page 34. recommendation with a vote of rentals in the following zon- SEE VACATION, PAGE 2 SEE TOURISM, PAGE 33 returned from the Windy SEE ROUTTEN, PAGE 2 CLIFF MCCOLLUM / STAFF PHOTO SEE CYCLIST, PAGE 2 City. Find out why on Page 3. Baldwin County Special Olympics Baldwin County Special Olympics COMMUNITY’S NEWS IN Best of the Best The Coastal Alabama Busi- Eastern Shore Arts ness Chamber honored its Center announces Out- “Best of the Best” at its door Art Show winners Annual Meeting & Awards The Eastern Shore Arts Celebration on Tuesday, Center recently announced March 13 at the Orange the winners of its annual Beach Event Center. For Outdoor Art Show. Check winners and more info, see out the winners on Pages page 2. 34-35. ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTOS Schools from across Baldwin County competed in the annual Special DEATHS PAGE 19 DEATHS PAGE 19 Olympics, held in Fairhope last Friday. The day kicked off with the annual ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTOS Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers carried the torch for three miles from James E. Comstock James E. Comstock Fairhope High School to Fairhope Municipal Stadium where the games were Schools from across Baldwin County competed in the annual Special held. See Out & About on pages 6 - 7 for more photos. Jonathan Walker Fuller Olympics, held in Fairhope last Friday. The day kicked off with the annual Jonathan Walker Fuller Cheris Grinnell Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers carried the torch for three miles from Cheris Grinnell PRINT AND ONLINE FOR Dewey Leon Littleton Fairhope High School to Fairhope Municipal Stadium where the games were Dewey Leon Littleton Earl J. Maddalena Sr. held. See Out & About on pages 6 - 7 for more photos. Earl J. Maddalena Sr. Delores Marie Malec Delores Marie Malec David N. McVay David N. McVay Joan J. Olszewski Joan J. Olszewski Daniel Glynn Shade Daniel Glynn Shade Alice Elaine Woodall OBPD makes arrest in homicide case Alice Elaine Woodall By CRYSTAL COLE for prosecution, he was unable mately 11 a.m., Orange Beach INDEX [email protected] to provide many details. “What Police and Fire responded in ref- INDEX BALDWIN LIVING, 8 I can tell you is Mr. Burns was erence to an unresponsive per- BALDWIN LIVING, 8 An arrest has been made in acquainted with the victim, Mr. son on the ground at the North Burns Dudley CLASSIFIED, 31 connection with the homicide in- Dudley, for a period of time and end of Cypress Street on Wolf CLASSIFIED, 31 Original Oyster House will award two Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships HEALTH, 21 vestigation in Orange Beach. I can also tell you the Orange Bay. The person was identified originally from the State of Mas- HEALTH, 21 Sunday morning the OBPD in- Beach Police Department in as a white male in his 50’s who sachusetts and a registered sex The Original Oyster House a 2004 graduate of Fairhope Scholarships you must be a ums can include oil, acrylic, LEGALS, 24 LEGALS, 24 terviewed Micheal Burns, a Gulf conjunction with Foley Police was the victim of an apparent offender. will award two $1,000 Chelsea High School, a Fish River Fire high school senior of Baldwin watercolor, gouache, pastel, OPINION, 9 Shores resident, and arrested Department and Gulf Shores, gunshot wound. The case was Fierro said he and the depart- OPINION, 9 Garvin Spirit Award Scholar- Department Rescue Diver, an County in the 2017-2018 school charcoal, pen and ink, colored him in connection with the ho- have been diligent in this and quickly classified a homicide. ment were confident the crime ships to high school seniors in Original Oyster House employee year with a minimum 2.5 GPA, pencil, mixed media, ceramics OUT & ABOUT, 6-7 OUT & ABOUT, 6-7 micide. He is being charged with pursuing all leads which led to After notifying next of kin, the occurred where the body was Baldwin County. and a talented artist. Tragically, have participated in recent or Sculptural media types. The PUZZLES, 12 murder. this arrest this morning,” Fierro police department released the found. He also said Dudley and PUZZLES, 12 In 2006, the Chelsea Garvin Chelsea’s life was cut short in a school or community art event winning artwork must be ready Police chief Joe Fierro said said in a press conference Sun- name of the deceased as Ray- Burns were acquaintances who Spirit Award Scholarship was boating accident in 2005. and submit artwork that re- for display, completely dry and SPORTS, 13 SPORTS, 13 due to the ongoing nature of the day afternoon. mond Curtis Dudley, 53 years of Alabama coast created in loving memory To qualify for the 13th Annual flects the Original Oyster House Elberta Sausage ServingTV LISTINGS, the 15 greater NORTH,investigation CENTRAL and the potential AND SOUTHOn March BALDWIN 22, at approxi -communitiesage, and homeless. Dudley was CoveringTV LISTINGS, 15 all of Baldwinof Chelsea County,Garvin who was AL everyChelsea Friday. Garvin Spirit Award in some way. Artwork medi- SEE OYSTER, PAGE 33 featuredSEE inHOMICIDE series, PAGE 2 Festival Saturday PAGE 8 PAGE 11 GARY SKIPPER LISTING & SELLING GARY SKIPPER Gulf LISTING & SELLING Gulf Coast Savage251-947-7373 will speak Coast Easter251-947-7373 Events Media SKIPPER at Tiger for Life Media SKIPPER PAGE 13 REALTY, L.L.C. REALTY, L.L.C. VOLUME 42 • ISSUE 14 PAGEFOR 13 SALE The Baldwin TimesVOLUME 124 • ISSUE 35 FOR SALE 251-947-7373 251-947-7373 The Onlooker1 SECTION • 36 PAGES 1 SECTION • 36 PAGES 22193 Hwy 59 Ste. D DONNA SKIPPER 22193 Hwy 59 Ste. D DONNA SKIPPER MARCH 28, 2018 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ MARCH 30, 2018 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Silverhill to Robertsdale, AL 251-747-7373 Robertsdale, AL 251-747-7373 reimburse Lightning Aviation gives AirbusSKIPPERREALTYLLC.COM Call for Sheriff Mack gives presentationSKIPPERREALTYLLC.COM library for Foundation Flying Challenge artists and repairs vendors on jail inmate meal plan By JOHN UNDERWOOD $ students a new perspective [email protected] Submitted By CLIFF MCCOLLUM meal spending is actually funded ernment and the city of Bay Mi- “A lot of those are governed By JESSICA VAUGHN [email protected] at a deficit from the state. nette to help bridge the funding by medical conditions and other SILVERHILL — After a [email protected] Foley is accepting ap- “Meals cost $1.13 each or $3.38 gap on inmate meal plans. health issues inmates might * somewhat heated discus- plications for vendors to During this week’s Baldwin per day,” Mack said. “The state Mack said all of the county have,” Mack said. “Any devia- sion at its March 19 meet- FOLEY — Lightning Aviation, participate in the Heritage County Commission meeting, gives us $1.75 per day to feed an jail’s meals are prepared by Ara- tion from our dietitian approved ing, the Silverhill Town a local flight school located at Park Marketplace. Our Sheriff Hoss Mack gave a pre- inmate, so we’re losing $1.63 per mark Industries — a food vendor plan has to be signed off on by a ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTO sentation on his department’s day.” who also provides services to physician.” Council agreed to reim- the Foley Municipal Airport, first market days will be The State Champion Bald burse the Silverhill Library joined forces with the Airbus Friday, April 20 and April spending for jail inmate meals, With an average of 500 to 510 several universities and hospi- Mack said he has never taken Cypress tree near Bayou Board for roof repairs at Foundation Flying Challenge, 27. The marketplace will in light of recent reporting inmates per day in the Bald- tals across the state. any money from the food ac- Jessamine measures 27 the historic Oscar Johnson based out of Mobile, to give be closed for the Gulf around the state of other sherwin County jail facility, that Mack said the meals follow a count as personal income and feet around. Memorial Library. students from Palmer Pillans Coast Hot Air Balloon iffs using inmate meal funds to amounts to an almost $815 per full dietary plan approved by a he also makes sure he samples Repairs on the more Middle School the ride of their Festival on May 5 and for supplement their own salaries. day loss that has to be made up. dietitian, and that 21 different some of the meals himself sev- than 100-year-old structure lives. Art in the Park on May Mack said that wasn’t the case Mack said he uses a housing meal plans are currently avail- were first brought up at the “The commitment of every- 12 (for their set up in the in Baldwin County, as inmate agreement with the federal gov- able for inmates. SEE JAIL, PAGE 2 In search council’s Feb. 5 meeting one involved in making the park). Heritage Park Mar- when they were tabled to Airbus Foundation Flying ketplace will resume on decide on the cashing of a Challenge a meaningful expe- JESSICA VAUGHN / STAFF PHOTO May 18 and 25, June 1 and of the certificate of deposit owned Students and mentors in the Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge prepare to by the library, then were SEE LIGHTNING, PAGE 2 take a ride in an airplane thanks to the pilots at Lightning Aviation. SEE ARTISTS, PAGE 35 ancient tabled again at the Feb. 19 Former councilman’s lawsuit against Elberta continues meeting after Director Shir- ley Stephens questioned By CLIFF MCCOLLUM By ALLISON MARLOW 42 the use of library funds for [email protected] [email protected] the repairs, which will cost Baldwin County Special Olympics approximately $9,300. Former Elberta Councilman We looked out over the At the Feb. 19 meeting, John Conti and Elberta town forest floor, covered ankle Stephens stated that the officials found themselves in deep in water and muck. funds were raised through Baldwin County District Court The three men looked at the annual Memorial Week- last week for a hearing involving me. end car show, which started Conti’s lawsuit against the town We were so close. Or at as a fundraiser for the li- for reimbursement funds the for- least we hoped. brary, along with bake sale mer councilman said are owed One GPS directed and other fundraisers and to him, but no resolution came our trek left. The other were designated for future from the hearing. pointed to the right. They Conti filed a lawsuit against needed to find it before SEE SILVERHILL, PAGE 33 the town of Elberta Jan. 18 fol- they ever attempted to lowing a continued issue involv- bring a crowded boat of ing travel reimbursement for tourists out. DEATHS PAGE 19 a conference Conti attended in But with the water well 2015. above a level that was CLIFF MCCOLLUM / STAFF PHOTO James E. Comstock ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTOS According to the lawsuit, comfortable for even sea- Jonathan Walker Fuller Conti sought the full $2,761.64 District Judge Bill Scully hears the case involving a lawsuit brought against the town of Elberta by former Council- soned hikers, my Nikes Schools from across Baldwin County competed in the annual Special reimbursement as well as $176 in man John Conti (right) regarding travel reimbursements from 2015. and I were no match for Cheris Grinnell Olympics, held in Fairhope last Friday. The day kicked off with the annual court costs and $587.41 in inter- their wading boots. We Dewey Leon Littleton Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers carried the torch for three miles from Earl J. Maddalena Sr. Fairhope High School to Fairhope Municipal Stadium where the games were est. ton D.C. in March of 2015,” the of the town council. of Elberta’s attorney, Lawrence would carry on only if I “The defendant has wrongfully lawsuit said. “In August 2017, the Numerous votes were taken Wettermark, for a possible sum- was comfortable with the Delores Marie Malec held. See Out & About on pages 6 - 7 for more photos. and in bad faith repeatedly failed State Deputy Attorney General to reimburse the money to Conti mary judgement of the case. risk. David N. McVay to pay the plaintiff upon numer- recommended the town pay the during his tenure on the council, Wettermark presented Scully By God, I was seeing Joan J. Olszewski ous requests for payment for the travel expenses.” which ended in Nov. 2016, with with an exhibit that said the that tree. Daniel Glynn Shade plaintiff’s travel expenses on The reimbursement has con- all of them tying 3-3 and failing. town council had adopted a reso- We were on a pilgrim- Alice Elaine Woodall official town business as a repre- tinued to be an issue between In the hearing in District Court lution requiring council approval age to the State Champion BCBE holds groundbreakings for Elberta High, Magnolia School sentative to the National League Conti and the town since 2015, March 23, Judge Bill Scully en- Bald Cypress tree near Last week, Baldwin County of Cities Conference in Washing- when Conti was still a member tertained a motion from the town SEE LAWSUIT, PAGE 3 Bayou Jessamine. Words INDEX Schools officials broke ground like big and huge are far too trivial to describe its BALDWIN LIVING, 8 on nearly $14.5 million in school expansions. School system SEE ANCIENT, PAGE 12 CLASSIFIED, 31 staff, Baldwin County Board of HEALTH, 21 Education members and other More information surfaces on illegal immigrant accused of manslaughter elected officials were on hand at LEGALS, 24 Elberta High School and Magno- By CLIFF MCCOLLUM hit and killed Hawkins case say when Alonso- he has been deported twice. [email protected] while she was riding De Leon was taken into Wilters said Alonso-De Leon OPINION, 9 lia School for the groundbreak- BALDWIN FAST FACTS ing ceremonies. her bike along County custody he was in pos- is currently charged with man-  OUT & ABOUT, 6-7 Elberta High’s groundbreak- addition is a 35 classroom expan- More information has come Road 13 in Fairhope. He session of a stolen pis- slaughter, leaving the scene of PUZZLES, 12 ing was for Phase II of construc- sion that will help accommodate out regarding Jose Luis Alonso- fled the scene and was tol and was drunk. the accident with injury/death 11.7 percent of Baldwin tion that will help finish the movement of students to Magno- De Leon, a Silverhill resident later arrested by the Baldwin County and felony third degree receiv- County residents live in SPORTS, 13 project of creating a high school lia from the overcrowded Swift and illegal immigrant accused Fairhope Police Depart- District Attorney Bob ing stolen property, as well as poverty. Alonso-De Leon TV LISTINGS, 15 for Elberta. Magnolia School’s School in Bon Secour. of killing Daphne woman Amy ment on Greeno Road at Wilters said they have an immigration hold. Bond has CLIFF MCCOLLUM / STAFF PHOTOS Hawkins on the morning of the Baldwin Shopping found seven different been set for $500,000. Source: US Census Bureau March 25. 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Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Third Place: Bayside Academy Third Place: Jackson and Smith Second Place: Café Acadiana Public School Third Place: Amelia’s Deli & Catering Winner: Foley Elementary School Food & Drink Coffee Shop Second Place: Gulf Shores City Schools Al Fresco Dining Winner: Drowsy Poet @The Foley Station Third Place: Robertsdale High School Winner: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar Second Place: Sweet Home Coffee School Administrator Second Place: Perch Third Place: Gypsy Queen Java Winner: Eddie Tyler, Superintendent Third Place: Chew Chew Truck Deli Second Place: Jane Gravely, Robertsdale High School American Restaurant Winner: Amelia’s Deli & Catering Third Place: Dr. Kathy McCool, Principal, Saint Benedict Winner: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Second Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar Catholic School Second Place: Tacky Jacks - Gulf Shores Third Place: McClure’s New York Bagel School Band Third Place: LuLu’s & Sandwich Shoppe Winner: Foley High School Appetizer Selection Drive-Through Service Second Place: Robertsdale High School Winner: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Winner: Chick-fil-A - Foley Third Place: Elberta High School Second Place: Fish River Grill - Foley Second Place: Sweet Home Coffee School Mascot Third Place: Southwood Kitchen Third Place: Chick-fil-A - Daphne Winner: Leo, Foley High School Asian Family Restaurant Second Place: Baxter the Warrior, Elberta High School Winner: Master Joe’s LLC Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Third Place: Bears, Robertsdale High School Second Place: Rock N Roll Sushi - Foley Second Place: Café Acadiana School Teacher Third Place: Mikato Japanese Restaurant Third Place: Woodside Restaurant Winner: Jennifer Jones, Robertsdale Bar Farmer’s Market High School Winner: Groovy Goat Winner: Coastal Alabama Farmers Second Place: Brandy Reeves, Orange Beach Elementary Second Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar and Fishermen’s Market Third Place: Mary Lazzari, Saint Benedict Catholic School Third Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Second Place: Burris Farm Market Volleyball Team BBQ Third Place: Allegri Farm Market Inc Winner: Robertsdale High School Winner: Moe’s Original BBQ - Foley Fast Food Second Place: Foley High School Second Place: L.A. Barbeque Winner: Chick-fil-A - Foley Third Place: Elberta High School Third Place: Down South BBQ Second Place: Culver’s Beer Selection Third Place: Whataburger - Daphne Finance Winner: Big Beach Brewing Food Delivery Service Accountant Second Place: Fairhope Brewing Company Winner: DoorDash Winner: Giles, Underwood & Wilson, LLC Third Place: Luna’s Eat & Drink Second Place: Gulf to Go/Delivery.com Second Place: Johnson, Slaughter, Driver & Northcutt, P.A. Breakfast Third Place: Domino’s Pizza - Foley Third Place: Jackson & Smith Winner: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Food Truck Bank Second Place: Kitty’s Kafe Winner: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Winner: Bryant Bank - Foley Third Place: Drowsy Poet @The Foley Station Bar, and Food Truck Second Place: Alabama Credit Union - Gulf Shores Brunch Second Place: Chew Chew Truck Third Place: BB&T Winner: Another Broken Egg Café - Fairhope Third Place: Wacked Out Weiner - Foley Bookkeeper Second Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach French Fries Winner: Dee Dee Huey, Sage Solutions Inc Third Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant Winner: Five Guys - Foley Second Place: Robertson, Andreoli & Covington, P.C. Burger Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Third Place: LStep Bookkeeping LLC Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Third Place: Whataburger - Foley Credit Union Second Place: Fish River Grill - Foley Fried Chicken Winner: Alabama Credit Union - Gulf Shores Third Place: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, and Food Truck Winner: Danny’s Southern Cooking - Second Place: Pen Air - Robertsdale Business Lunch Robertsdale Third Place: Alabama Credit Union - Foley Winner: Ivey’s Second Place: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Foley Drive-Through Bank Second Place: Jesse’s Restaurant Third Place: Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken - Daphne Winner: Bryant Bank - Foley Third Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Frozen Treat (Custard, Yogurt, Gelato, etc.) Second Place: Alabama Credit Union - Gulf Shores Cajun Restaurant Winner: Pelican’s SnoBalls of Foley Second Place: PNC Bank - Foley Second Place: Cowbell Rolled Ice Cream Third Place: Regions Bank - Robertsdale Winner: Café Acadiana Second Place: Boudreaux’s Cajun Grill Third Place: Whit’s Frozen Custard of Daphne Financial Planner Third Place: Acme Oyster House Grocery Store Winner: Dec McClelland, Edward Jones Winner: Rouses Market - Gulf Shores Second Place: Jason Kozon, Edward Jones Second Place: Forland Family Market Third Place: Lisa Cooper, Edward Jones Third Place: Publix Super Market at Riviera Square Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 25 26 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • December 11, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Gumbo Seafood Restaurant Winner: Sea N Suds Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Second Place: Fish River Grill - Foley Second Place: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Third Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Third Place: Café Acadiana Happy Hour Shrimp and Grits Winner: Cobalt, The Restaurant Winner: Original Oyster House - Spanish Fort Second Place: Tacky Jacks - Gulf Shores Second Place: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar Third Place: Fish River Grill - Foley Third Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Health Food Specialty Markets Winner: BB’s Health Food Store and More Winner: Farm Fresh Meats Inc Second Place: The Sunflower Cafe Second Place: Forland Family Market Third Place: Kale Yeah! Juice Cafe Third Place: Coastal Alabama Farmers Hot Dog and Fishermen’s Market Winner: Wacked Out Weiner - Foley Sports Bar Second Place: Wacked Out Weiner - Gulf Shores Winner: Groovy Goat Third Place: Redd’s Hotdog Cart Second Place: Baumhower’s Victory Grille Deck/ Porch Installer Ice Cream (Classic) Third Place: Island Wing Company Winner: Lat 30 Property Maintenance Winner: Stacey Drugs & Steak and Repair Olde Tyme Soda Fountain Winner: Jesse’s Restaurant Second Place: NO LIMIT Renovation and Handyman Service Second Place: Mr Gene’s Beans Second Place: LongHorn Steakhouse - Gulf Shores Third Place: Dock and Decks Third Place: Cowbell Rolled Ice Cream Third Place: Big Mike’s Steakhouse Decorative Stone Italian Restaurant Sushi Winner: Island Granite Winner: Portabella’s Winner: Master Joe’s LLC Second Place: Cabinet King Second Place: Gambino’s Italian Grill Second Place: Big Fish Restaurant Third Place: Fran’s on 59 Third Place: Villaggio Grille Third Place: Rock N Roll Sushi Electrician Services Liquor Store Sweet Tea Winner: AO Electric Company Winner: ABC Select Spirits - Foley Winner: Copper Kettle Tea Bar Second Place: Hellmich Electric Inc Second Place: ABC Liquor Store - Orange Beach Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Third Place: J Robinson Electric LLC Third Place: ABC Select Spirits - Fairhope Third Place: Moe’s Original BBQ - Foley Fence Installation Company Mexican Restaurant Takeout Winner: Lat 30 Property Maintenance Winner: Cactus Cantina Gulf Shores Winner: Chick-fil-A - Foley and Repair Second Place: El Paso Mexican Grill Second Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Second Place: Cooper Fence Third Place: Vallarta Mexican Restaurant Third Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Third Place: McKissack’s Handyman & Renovation Services Onion Rings Tea Selection Third Place: NO LIMIT Renovation and Handyman Service Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Winner: Copper Kettle Tea Bar Flooring/Carpet Store Second Place: Big Daddy’s Grill, LLC. Second Place: Roasted Oak Winner: Pfeffer Floor Covering Third Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Third Place: The Spice & Tea Exchange® of Fairhope Second Place: G & J Tile & Floor Covering, LLC Pizza Unsweet Tea Third Place: Mr. Sandless Gulf Shores Winner: Vitolli’s Pizzeria & Italian Eatery Winner: Copper Kettle Tea Bar Garden Store/Nursery Second Place: Portabella’s Second Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Winner: Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply Third Place: Mellow Mushroom - Foley Third Place: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Second Place: Elberta Farmers Co-Op Po-Boys Wine Selection Third Place: Abbott’s Greenhouse Winner: Fish River Grill - Foley Winner: Piggly Wiggly - Foley Glass and Mirror Services Second Place: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Second Place: Perch Winner: Glass Systems of Alabama Third Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Third Place: Red Or White at The Wharf Second Place: Glass Inc Popcorn Wings Third Place: Alabama Glass Works Inc Winner: CMX Cinemas Pinnacle 14 Winner: Island Wing Company Granite Counters Second Place: Yabba’s Wacky Snack Shack Second Place: Moe’s Original BBQ - Foley Winner: Island Granite Third Place: AMC CLASSIC Jubilee Square 12 Third Place: Baumhower’s Victory Grille Second Place: Cabinet King Popcorn Shrimp Third Place: Triton Stone Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Home Improvement Gutter Service Second Place: King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant Appliance Repairs Winner: Bluewater Exterior Third Place: Fish River Grill - Fairhope Winner: Scott’s Appliance Service Second Place: RJ’s Seamless Gutters & Replacement Windows Restaurant with a Water View Second Place: Benson’s Appliance Center Third Place: Dependable Gutters Winner: Cobalt, The Restaurant Third Place: Tyson’s Appliance Services Handyman Company Second Place: Perch Bathroom Remodeler Winner: Lat 30 Property Maintenance Third Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Winner: Kerby Custom Renovations LLC & Repair Romantic Restaurant Second Place: Cabinet King Second Place: Coastal Property Solutions, LLC Winner: Jesse’s Restaurant Third Place: NO LIMIT Renovation and Handyman Service Third Place: Finished Handyman Services LLC Second Place: Voyagers Carpet Cleaning Heat and Air Conditioning Third Place: Perch Winner: Advanced Carpet Cleaning Winner: Hembree Heating & Air Conditioning Salads & Restoration LLC Second Place: 5 Star Air Conditioning Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Second Place: Floor Medic Third Place: Island Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. Second Place: The Copper Kettle Tea Bar Third Place: ServiceMaster Action Cleaning Home Accents Third Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar Contractor Winner: Old Time Pottery Foley Sandwiches Winner: Mark Keel Construction, LLC Second Place: Melanie Martin Interiors Winner: Panini Pete’s Second Place: Ben Murphy Company Third Place: MINT Decor and Design Second Place: South Foley Cheesesteak Company Third Place: Island Granite Home Improvement Store Third Place: Chicken Salad Chick - Gulf Shores Countertop Installation Winner: Hoods Discount Home Center Seafood Market Winner: Island Granite Second Place: Paris Ace Hardware - Gulf Shores Winner: Billy’s Seafood Second Place: Cabinet King Third Place: Cabinet King Second Place: Shrimp on the Go! Seafood Market Third Place: Paradise Granite LLC Home Security Company Third Place: Blalock Seafood & Specialty Gulf Shores Winner: Hunter Security, Inc. Second Place: Security Right Now Third Place: Avid Home Systems Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 27 Thank you for voting us the #1 one heating and air company in Baldwin County!

Shoemaker Gynecology At Shoemaker Gynecology, we treat women through all stages of life — from adolescence through the childbearing, perimenopausal, and menopausal years — using the latest advances in women’s healthcare. We provide a wide range of services including infertility services, gynecological care, urogynecology, and menopausal treatment and support. Shoemaker Gynecology was founded in 1998 by Dr. Marshall Shoemaker to serve women in Baldwin County. Since our founding, Shoemaker Gynecology has grown to include two certified nurse practitioners (CRNP), Carla Corte and Heather Talbot. Shoemaker Gynecology provides quality gynecological services from adolescence through menopause using the latest advances in medicine for women. Our services include routine care, such as annual exams, Pap smears, contra- ceptives, hereditary cancer testing, and menopause management, as well as treatment for heavy bleeding, osteoporosis, decreased libido, urinary inconti- nence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other concerns. Shoemaker Gynecology also provides comprehensive evaluations for both primary and secondary infertility. We craft treatment plans for women facing endometriosis, anovulation, recurrent miscarriages, or unexplained infertility. In addition to our wide range of infertility, gynecology, and urogynecology services, Shoemaker Gynecology is skilled in a variety of treatment procedures that address female issues. Dr. Shoemaker pioneered minimally invasive surgery on the Eastern Shore, allowing patients to be treated with less pain and a speedier recovery. 16889 Teresa Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 At Shoemaker Gynecology, we take time to get to know our patients, their 251-928-7676 lifestyles, family histories, and other factors so that we may provide them with quality personalized care in a warm and caring environment. www.hembreeac.com 28 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • December 11, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Interior Decorator New Home Construction Winner: Randi Wilson, Wilson Interiors, LLC Winner: Stockton Construction LLC Second Place: Brandice Griffin, Interiors by Brandice Second Place: Ben Murphy Company Third Place: Melanie Martin Interiors Third Place: BRIAN T ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION INC Kitchen Remodeler Painting Company Winner: Randi Wilson, Wilson Interiors, LLC Winner: Interior Dreams, Kim Goon Second Place: Kerby Custom Renovations LLC Second Place: Cabinet King Third Place: Cabinet King Third Place: Lat 30 Property Maintenance & Repair Landscaper Pest Control Winner: Albert Watts Winner: Ezell’s Enviro Second Place: Coogan Landscape Second Place: Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control Inc Third Place: Ultimate Landscapes, Inc Third Place: Arrow Exterminators Lawncare Service Plumbing/Septic Service Winner: Kutter’s Grounds Maintenance Inc Winner: Bruce’s Plumbing LLC Second Place: AB Landscaping Second Place: Shield Grinder Pumps Third Place: Coogan Landscape Third Place: G and G Plumbing Water/Fire Damage Restoration Lighting and Fans Pool Construction Winner: Advanced Carpet Cleaning Winner: Mathes of Al Lighting Gallery Winner: Pool Aid - Daphne & Restoration LLC Second Place: AB Landscaping Second Place: Cox Pools Second Place: Paul Davis Emergency Services Second Place: Sasser Electrical Services, LLC Third Place: Island Pools of Baldwin County Third Place: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Pool Maintenance Third Place: Priority Response and Restoration Mold Treatment Winner: Pool Aid - Daphne Window Coverings Winner: Advanced Carpet Cleaning Second Place: Island Pools Winner: Beds & Blinds & Restoration LLC Third Place: Cox Pools Second Place: Budget Blinds of Baldwin County Second Place: Paul Davis Emergency Services of Pressure Washing Third Place: Orange Beach Blinds Baldwin County Third Place: Priority Response and Restoration Winner: Prestige Power Washing LLC Second Place: Integrity Pressure Cleaning of Alabama Medical & Wellness Moving Company Third Place: Softwash Pros Acupuncture Winner: Eastern Shore Transfer Roofing Company Winner: Steven Gravely W DC Second Place: ABOUT THE MOVE Second Place: Full Armor Center Third Place: L and L Moving, LLC Winner: The Ben Murphy Company Second Place: Roof Savers LLC Third Place: Back in Motion Chiropractic & Acupuncture Third Place: DADS Roofing

oastal laaa arers and iserens Maret n behalf of Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market we want to thank our customers for their continued support. Our goal at the Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market is to provide local fruits, vegetables, seafood, and non-certiﬁ able agricultural products through direct marketing for the general public and commercial establishments in an enoyable place. As a local farmers market, we are committed to aldwin Countys community and agriculture. t is our mission to promote healthy foods from the bounty of the Gulf Coast and make them readily available to our neighbors from all over the area. Our vendors, local farmers and ﬁ shermen, will ensure you have fresh, high quality produce, seafood and other delicious foods to bring home to your family. Our comfortable, covered facility is a multi-purpose venue that can be used for meetings, corporate luncheons, seminars, and private parties. “Uniqueness is bountiful at the market, let your imagination soar. Contact us to book your event or become a vendor Call Alescia 1.7., foleymarketmanagergmail.com Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 29

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Audiologist Locally Owned Pharmacy Winner: Jessica Pruett Winner: Lee Drug Store Inc Second Place: Andy Tubertini, Fairhope Second Place: Island Drug & Gifts Third Place: Jenna Koczor Third Place: Elberta Pharmacy Cardiologist Martial Arts Studio Winner: Cardiology Associates Winner: Wheeles Karate & Jiu Jitsu Second Place: Dr. Ralph S. Buckley, MD Second Place: SCS Martial Arts & Fitness, LLC Third Place: Dr. Karl V. Hakmiller, MD Third Place: Tucker’s Tang Soo Do CBD Oil Shop Nutritionist Winner: Lotus CBD Winner: Steven Gravely W DC Second Place: Tree of Life Wellness CBD Second Place: G & L Weight Loss Third Place: BB’s Health Food Store and More Third Place: Fountain of Youth Children’s Dentist OB-GYN Winner: Dr. Trey’s Children’s Dentistry Winner: Shoemaker Gynecology Second Place: Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Second Place: R. Craig Brown, D.O. and Orthodontics Third Place: Diegmann & Henderson OBGYN Weight Loss/Wellness Third Place: Malbis Parkway Pediatric Dentistry PC: Occupational Therapy Winner: G & L Weight Loss Kelly M. Jones DMD Winner: Edema Therapy Second Place: Back On Track Chiropractic & Chiropractor Second Place: Coastal Physical Therapy Wellness Center Winner: One Life Chiropractic Third Place: Thomas Hospital Third Place: FIT by Jessica Second Place: Chiropractic Connection Optometrist Yoga Studio Third Place: Gravely Chiropractic & Wellness Winner: Amazing Eyes Winner: Glow Yoga Dentistry/Cosmetic Dentistry Second Place: Jonathan P. Cobb, OD Second Place: True Yoga + Therapy Winner: Ferrell Family Dental Third Place: Baldwin Optical: Bethany Lyn OD Third Place: Vibrations Yoga Second Place: Orange Beach Family Dentistry Oral Surgeon Third Place: Riviera Dental Care, P.C. Winner: Minto Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Professionals Dermatologist David Minto DMD, MD Bartender Winner: Haley Dermatology Second Place: R Chris Bondurant PC Winner: Gina Lee - Wolf Bay Lodge Second Place: Advanced Dermatology Third Place: Eastern Shore Oral, Facial Second Place: Matthew Nehls - Tacky Jacks Orange Beach and Skin Care Centre and Implant Surgery Center Third Place: Gary Parsons - The Lodge at Gulf State Park Third Place: Bay Shore Dermatology Pc Orthodontist Chef Dialysis Company Winner: Island Orthodontics Winner: Brian Vaughn - Wolf Bay Lodge Winner: Fresenius Kidney Care Foley Second Place: Bailey Orthodontics Second Place: Brody Olive - Voyager’s at Perdido Second Place: DaVita South Baldwin Dialysis Center Third Place: South Alabama Orthodontics Beach Resort Third Place: Fresenius Kidney Care Eastern Shore Orthopedic Surgeon Third Place: Brad Gilstrap - The Lodge at Gulf State Park Ear, Nose, & Throat Winner: Michael A. Eslava, M.D Civil Attorney Winner: Premier Medical, Dr. Alfred Neumann Second Place: Dr. Daniel Matthews Winner: Chuck South Second Place: Dr. Frank K. Hixon, MD Third Place: Dr. Albert J. Savage Second Place: Jared Lyles Third Place: ENT Centers of Excellence Pediatric Therapy Third Place: LD Holt Emergency Care Winner: Kids Always Kount Criminal Defense Attorney Winner: Robertsdale Urgent Care Therapy Services, LLC Winner: Chuck South Second Place: Thomas Hospital Emergency - Malbis Second Place: Gulf Coast Therapy Second Place: Jeremiah Giles, Attorney at Law, LLC Third Place: South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Third Place: Encore Rehabilitation - Foley Third Place: John W. Beck Eyeglass Store Pediatrics Electrical Contractor Winner: Amazing Eyes Winner: Eastern Shore Children’s Clinic: Winner: Hellmich Electric Inc Second Place: Cobb & Terrezza Optical - Foley Jeanette W. Breslin, MD Second Place: J Robinson Electric LLC Third Place: Baldwin Optical Second Place: Dr. Gary Eberly, MD, Pediatrics Specialist - Third Place: Overstreet Electric Family Practice South Baldwin Pediatrics Event Planner Winner: Nicole Bodine ARNP Third Place: Dr. Amanda Gold - Gulf Shores Pediatrics, PC Winner: Rachel Spear - South Baldwin Second Place: Audrea Dooley, CRNP Personal Trainer Chamber of Commerce Third Place: Nikki Winberg, NP Winner: Jason Sweetman - Impact Fitness Second Place: Tonia Turner Events & Designs Fitness Center/Gym Strength & Conditioning Third Place: Tina Richardson - The Lodge at Gulf State Park Winner: Rocking Boot Camp Second Place: Kristi Pennington - Gulf Shores Family Law Attorney Second Place: BC Fitness Third Place: Thomas Brown, Bay Minette BC Fitness Winner: Chuck South Third Place: Genesis Coaching and Fitness Center Physical Therapist Second Place: Jared Lyles General Surgery Winner: Coastal Physical Therapy Third Place: LD Holt Winner: Jeffrey Caylor, D.O., FACOS, FACS Second Place: Gulf Coast Therapy Insurance Agent Second Place: Steven Kinsey, MD Third Place: Encore Rehabilitation-Foley Winner: Frances Holk-Jones - State Farm Third Place: South Baldwin Medical Group General Surgery Podiatrist Insurance Agent Hospice Care Winner: South Baldwin Podiatry: Second Place: Charlie Ebert - Ebert Agency Winner: Kindred Hospice Debra Gibson, DPM Third Place: Mark Stejskal - Brazzell Insurance Agency Second Place: Homecare Companions Second Place: Coastal Foot Center: Joe Griffin, Loan Officer Third Place: Community Hospice of Baldwin County DPM, CWSP, FAPWCA Winner: Martha Ryan - The First, Bay Minette Hospital Third Place: Premier Foot Care Second Place: Doug Sizemore - Bryant Bank Winner: Thomas Hospital Psychiatrist/Psychologist/ Third Place: Bryan Chandler - United Bank Second Place: South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Mental Health Counselor Personal Injury Attorney Third Place: North Baldwin Infirmary Winner: AltaPointe Health Outpatient - Foley Winner: C. Randall Caldwell In-Home Care Second Place: True Yoga + Therapy Second Place: Jonathan McCardle Winner: Homecare Companions Third Place: Southern Psychiatry Third Place: Long & Long, Attorneys at Law Second Place: Kindred at Home Speech-Language Pathology/Speech Therapy Pet Sitter/Trainer Third Place: Amedisys Home Health Care Winner: Kids Always Kount Winner: Joanna James Laser/Skin Care Therapy Services, LLC Second Place: Animal Aide Winner: Haley Dermatology Second Place: Melanie Waters Spoken Word Speech Third Place: Holistic K9 Coaching Dog Trainer Second Place: Fedok Plastic Surgery Language Services, LLC Third Place: Rejuvenation Med Spa Third Place: Let’s Play Therapy Center Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 31

Bay Music: Your Musical Needs Are Our Priority! Voted Best Located on the beaten path of Fairhope, Alabama, Bay Music’s philosophy is to Coffee make music affordable for all ages through our 65+ years of combined teaching experience, a large inventory of instruments and accessories for nearly every in- Shop in strument, consignment and catalog + sales programs that are hard to beat and a tech Baldwin staff with 100 + years of combined experience in instrument repair and technical services. County. WHY CHOOSE US? LOOK WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER! Thank you! • Music Instruction • Student Discounts Third Place: Best Breakfast • Group Discounts • Estimates • Church Discounts 218 S. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535 • Consultations (251) 952-1000 • Consignments • Repairs IG: @drowsypoetfoley FB: Drowsy Poet @ The Foley Station EQUIPMENT RENTAL Open Mon-Sat 6a - 6p, Sun 8a - 3p Need Equipment for your next event? We got it and we rent it! • PA systems • Speakers • Sound boards • Microphones WHAT TYPES OF INSTRUMENTS DO WE CARRY? OLD TYME • Stringed Instruments • School Band Instruments FEED & GARDEN SUPPLY • Special Orders Upon Request • Electronic Instruments awn care garden needs • Used Musical Instruments et sulies lants LET US MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU! We can even make arrangements for delivery, set up, instruction, and pick up after your event! OLD FASHION VALUES & As working musicians we are aware of your needs based on the venue. You don’t want a gazillion watt system for a small event, FRIENDLY SERVICE after all you want the most memorable event possible. If you have equipment needing a tweak we have a team of luthiers, band instrument repair techs, and general techs who are here for your repair needs, from the simple to the more complex stuff. 1 reeno d airoe 11 Bay Music is a fun place to shop come visit with Momma in the mornings — she loves the visits! Thank you for voting for us Baldwin County!

Voted #1 Music Store in Baldwin County. MUSI STORE BAY MUSIC Thank you! MUSI STORE LESSONS • MUSICAL CONSIGNMENT • COST + CATALOG SALES • TECH SERVICES Making Music Affordable! We have used “Pay and Play” band instruments. Large selection of Acoustic and Electric Guitars. WE ALSO DO LAYAWAYS ON USED AND CONSIGNED INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT! LET US ACCESSORIZE YOUR MUSIC STUDENT

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Photographer Cosmetics Store Winner: Lynn Jordan Winner: Ulta Beauty Second Place: NB Photography - Nichole Blevins Second Place: Liv n’ Lather Third Place: Jack Swindle Third Place: Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Private Investigator Discount Store Winner: Bethany South at Intrepid Investigations Winner: Checkouts, Inc. Second Place: Jim Anderson & Associates Second Place: Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift Store Third Place: Baldwin Legal Investigations Third Place: St. Paul’s Thrift Shop Real Estate Agent Feed Store Winner: Tracie A. Sweat - Local Property Inc. Winner: Elberta Farmers Co-Op Second Place: Emily Burke - Century 21 Second Place: Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply Third Place: Mindy Jones - Re/Max Third Place: Racine’s Feed Garden & Supply Inc. Veterinarian Fine Art Store Winner: Dr. Brent Walker - Walker Winner: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach Hometown Animal Care Second Place: Foley Art Center Second Place: Langston Animal Hospital Third Place: Melt & More Alabama Artisans Shoppe Party Supplies Third Place: Dr. David Dykes Furniture Store Winner: Bunny’s Balloons Wedding Photographer Winner: Furniture City Second Place: Party City Winner: Stephen Savage Second Place: Coco Island Furniture & Accessories Third Place: Hobby Lobby - Foley Second Place: Lacey Cork - Southern Shores Photography Third Place: Fish River Furnishings Pawn Shop Third Place: Heather Horne Gas Station Winner: Ricks Gun & Pawn Shop Inc Winner: Buc-ee’s Second Place: Gold Mine Pawn Shop Shopping & Commerce Second Place: American Pride Petroleum Third Place: Eddie’s Wholesale Jewelry And Pawn Antique Store Third Place: GULF N GULF Pet Store Winner: Daphne Antique Galleria Gift Store Winner: Sweetpeas Posh Pets Boutique Second Place: Southern Antiques and Accents Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Second Place: Faux Paws Dog Shoppe® Third Place: The Dragonfly Emporium Second Place: Bungalows Third Place: PetSmart - Foley Appliance Store Third Place: Old Time Pottery Foley Recreational Vehicles Winner: Benson’s Appliance Center Grills and Outdoor Cooking Winner: GULF SHORES POWER SPORTS Second Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement - Foley Winner: Sand Dollar Lifestyles - Orange Beach Second Place: Camping World of Robertsdale Third Place: The Home Depot - Foley Second Place: Academy Sports + Outdoors - Foley Third Place: Paradise Marine Center Art Supply Store Third Place: Eastern Shore Ace Hardware Shoe Store Winner: Hobby Lobby - Foley Guns and Firearms Dealer Winner: Shoe Station - Foley Second Place: Blue Girl Beading Co Winner: Campbell Hardware Second Place: Seaside Shoes & SWIM Third Place: Michaels & Sporting Goods Third Place: Rack Room Shoes - Foley Baby Clothes Second Place: South’s Outpost Shopping Center/Outlet Mall Winner: Tiny Town Third Place: Outdoor Addiction Winner: Tanger Outlets Second Place: Glitter & Dirt Boutique Hardware Store Second Place: Eastern Shore Centre Second Place: Sand and Kisses Winner: Campbell Hardware Third Place: The Wharf Third Place: Polka Dot Pony & Sporting Goods Small Engine Repair Bath & Beauty Store Second Place: Paris Ace Hardware - Gulf Shores Winner: Robertsdale Power Equipment Winner: High Cotton Bath Co. Third Place: Paris Ace Hardware - Orange Beach Second Place: Elberta Hardware Inc. Second Place: Bath & Body Works Hobby/Craft Store Third Place: M & K Small Engine Company Third Place: Bed Bath & Beyond - Gulf Shores Winner: Hobby Lobby - Foley Sporting Goods Bookstore Second Place: Michael’s Winner: Campbell Hardware Winner: Page & Palette Third Place: Blue Girl Beading Co & Sporting Goods Second Place: Books-A-Million - Gulf Shores Jewelry Store Second Place: Academy Sports + Outdoors - Foley Third Place: Book Exchange of Foley Winner: Manning Jewelry Third Place: Outdoor Addiction Boutique Second Place: Diamond Jewelers Tobacco Store Winner: Wildflowers Boutique Third Place: Frank & Co. Fine Jewelry Winner: Bouch’s Premium Cigars, Accessories, Second Place: M & F Casuals Manufactured Housing Dealer & More Third Place: You & Me Clothing Co. Winner: Emerald Homes LLC Second Place: AL’s Liquor Tobacco Wine Bridal Shop Second Place: Whitson Builders Third Place: Ed’s Tobacco Home Rolling Center Winner: Anthony’s Bridal Boutique Third Place: Discover Modular Homes, Alabama Tractor Dealership & Tuxedo Central Mattress Store Winner: Baldwin Tractor & Equipment Second Place: Bliss Bridal Winner: Furniture City Second Place: Elberta Hardware Inc. Third Place: Bridal & Formals by Renee’ Lynn Second Place: Mattress Depot Third Place: Tractor Supply Co. Camping Supplies Third Place: Good Morning Mattress Tuxedo Store Winner: Campbell Hardware Men’s Clothing Store Winner: Anthony’s Bridal Boutique & Sporting Goods Winner: Archipelago & Tuxedo Central Second Place: Academy Sports + Outdoors - Foley Second Place: Anthony’s Bridal Boutique & Tuxedo Central Second Place: Men’s Wearhouse Third Place: Bass Pro Shops Third Place: Summerdale Western Store Third Place: A Grand Affair Children’s Clothes Music Store Women’s Clothing Winner: Gigi and Jay’s Winner: Bay Music LLC Winner: Wildflowers Boutique Second Place: Sand and Kisses Second Place: Dr. Music Records Second Place: M & F Casuals Third Place: Seaside Shoes & SWIM Third Place: Blues Angel Music Third Place: Top Knot Threads Online Boutique Cigar Shop Outdoor Furniture Store Winner: Bouch’s Premium Cigars, Winner: Malouf Furniture Accessories, & More Second Place: Old Time Pottery Foley Congratulations Second Place: Tacky Jacks Cigar Bar Third Place: Think Outside... Third Place: Downtown Cigars LLC Paint Store to all of Consignment Winner: Sherwin-Williams - Foley Winner: St. Paul’s Thrift Shop Second Place: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store - Orange Beach the winners! Second Place: Hertha’s Seconds Boutique Third Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement - Foley Third Place: Hodgepodge Furniture Gulf Coast Media • December 11, 2020 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2021 • 33 Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care for the Gulf Coast Thanks to everyone Staffed by a team of the region’s leading cardiovascular care specialists and recruited from many of the best medical programs and hospitals in the country, the physicians at Cardiol- who voted us the ogy Associates offer expertise earned through advanced training and experience. Our team provides a range of cardiovascular care - from preventive and complex cardiac interventions; ET ROOMIN Best Pet Groomer treatment of peripheral vascular and structural heart disease; and the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart rhythm disorders and advanced heart failure. in Baldwin County. The first step to addressing heart or vascular problems is to correctly diagnose the con- dition so that appropriate treatment can be pursued. Cardiology Associates is committed ET ROOMIN to being the most progressive cardiovascular practice in the region combining patient care, advanced technology, cardiovascular specialty areas, advanced imaging and diagnosis with complex interventional procedures to treat cardiac, peripheral and rhythm disorders. Once a patient’s medical history, family history and risk factors are reviewed, additional WASH & ROLL testing or imaging studies may be recommended to more accurately diagnose heart or vascu- www.airydowas.com lar problems. In addition to traditional heart and vascular studies, Cardiology Associates is an experienced leader in advanced cardiovascular imaging. In 2005 Cardiology Associates was 62 S Hwy 9, Ste. A the first private practice in the country to offer cardiac CT (computed tomography) using the ane, AL 36526 GE 64-slice CT scanner. 251.626.151 In 2010 we added the additional capabilities of cardiac PET CT - the most accurate way to detect heart disease and heart abnormalities that could potentially lead to heart complications. Cardiology Associates’ CT and PET technicians are licensed and highly trained, and our facilities are accredited by the American College of Radiology for Computed Tomography, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Nuclear Cardiology and PET. Cardiology As- sociates is also an American College of Radiology designated Lung Cancer screening center. Services At Cardiology Associates, we use the most advanced procedures to diagnose and treat heart and vascular disease. Once your heart and/or vascular problems have been diagnosed, treatment may be needed. Treatment can be limited to prescription medications in some cases, but in other cases more involved measures are required. The interventional cardiologists at Cardiology Associates are leaders in the use of cathe- ter-based techniques to open plaque-filled vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease in the heart or peripheral arteries. Four highly trained electrophysiologists lead the way in the treatment of arrhythmias or other heart rhythm disorders and our Structural Heart team is the most experienced in the area treating aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation with minimally invasive procedures. Our level of specialized expertise makes a difference. Specialities As the Gulf Coast’s most comprehensive heart and vascular care specialists, we offer a full spectrum of specialized treatments for patients of all ages including the treatment of arrhythmias (afib), peripheral vascular disease, advanced or congestive heart failure, adult structural heart disease, vein care and pediatric cardiology.

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Riviera Utilities has been installing the equipment and infrastructure needed to offer High Speed Internet Service to our cable TV customers. Installs began on August 1, 2017. Riviera Utilities appreciates the opportunity you have given us to provide reliable High Speed Internet Service and we want to say “thank you” for voting our Internet Services 1st in Baldwin County.

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