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Bicentennial Covering all of Baldwin County, AL every Friday. wraps up Bicentennial communities COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Ongoing and Upcoming Events, PAGE 15 wraps up PAGE 3 OUTDOORS: Alabama snapper anglers stay within 2019 quota, PAGE 11 NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH BALDWIN PAGE 3 Bicentennial wraps up Holiday Serving the greater Veterans Day events on at our schools Veterans Day at our schools PAGE 3 The Baldwin Times the coast PAGE 4-6 PAGE 4-6 Veterans Day PAGE 12 at our schools The Islander NOVEMBER 29, 2019 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | PAGE 4-6 NOVEMBER 13, 2019 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ The Courier 75¢ 75¢ INSIDE NOVEMBER 13, 2019 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | TheNOVEMBER Onlooker 13, 2019 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | Aaronville INSIDE 75¢ citizens Shelby announces $14.4 million DOT BUILD grant Holiday arrives early at Swift School Two concerned about “displacements, for Gulf Shores highway infrastructure project Daphne plans recycling changes Spanish Baldwin County Association of Realtors motorcyclists, Magnolia Springs terminates Fort seeking raised rent” By GUY BUSBY works with national organization to Baldwin DOT Better Utilizing Invest- firefighter die Submitted [email protected] education building purchase agreementapproximately $50,000 to miti- ment to Leverage Develop- supply every student with new shoes By JESSICA VAUGHN in crashes gate the damage. The project U.S. Senator Richard Shelby ment (BUILD) Grant Program, commissioners County Councilmembers have spent DAPHNE — Recycling col- [email protected] which focuses on economic de- By By JESSICA VAUGHN the last month performing would include controlling the (R-Ala.) announced that the lection schedules, costs and ALLISON MARLOW groundwater and pumping - velopment and infrastructure [email protected] By JOHN UNDERWOOD [email protected] due diligence on the property. U.S. Department of Transpor the material accepted may By GUY BUSBY mates received a brand new resting water away from the FOLEYMoore — Aaronville receives Island upgrades. Public [email protected] Plans included turning the the exist- tation (DOT) will award the soon change in Daphne, but [email protected] pair of shoes last week, cour property, removing citizens recentlySpirit Award at- for October “This is excellent news for MAGNOLIA SPRINGS — existing building into a joint City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Recognizing Baldwin the company taking the city’s Swift School first grader tesy of the Baldwin County - ing mold with a three-step tended Foley council a federal highway infrastruc- the City of Gulf Shores and Jose sat cross-legged on the ROSINTON — Two mo- During a special council meet- town hall and libraryrevealed before ng the The Coastal Alabama Busi- recyclables will remain the SPANISH FORT — Association of Realtors and g inspections process, and changi meetings in both Oc- our Gulf Coast region,” said veterans Schools torcyclists and an Escambia ing held on Wednesday, Nov. buildin ness Chamber recently ture improvement grant in same, city officials said. City Council membersgym floor and stared at the the nationwide Shoes That Fit environment under the house tober and November f $14,404,831 for Senator Shelby. “The $14.4 Veterans were celebrated County, Florida, firefighter 6, Magnolia Springs council- the project would be more presented the Island Spirit the amount o The Daphne City Council hope to move forwardnew pair of shoes. He lifted program. voted for Mayor Kim an predetermined. to prevent mold growing in the after the Planning Com- ect to increase the ca- million BUILD grant from lost their lives in separate members costly th Award recommended for the month of a proj with ceremonies around will hold public meetings in with appointing the them from the crisp, new box Last week represent sday night and During inspection, the build- future. mission DOT will enhance the safety ative holiday crashes Tue Koniar to officially terminate pacity of State Highway 59 in Baldwin County in honor the near future to discuss nine members of theand kissed them. from the two organizations s Massey pointed out another moving Octoberforward towith Paige Moore of early Wednesday morning, the purchase agreement being was found to have large Baldwin County. The grant is CITY OF GULF SHORES of Veterans Day. While the Spanish Fort School “I love my new shoes, visited 24 schools with stacks a rezoningDuck’s in the Diner com -in Orange SEE SHELBY, PAGE 2 changes that officials hope Nov. 5 and 6 in central and tween the town and property amounts of mold covering the problem area was the hallway made available as part of the Commission after questhey’re- soft,” he said quietly. of brand new shoes, dispers- munity.Beach. The applicant See more on page 16. holiday to celebrate those will help reduce the cost of concerts owners of 12395 Magnolia entire bottom of the house, floor, where a center beam tions arose about the Jose and each of his 90 class- north Baldwin County. for the rezoning request who served in the armed solid waste collection that is On Nov. 5, an Elberta Springs Highway. By termi- as well as some mold growing under the house was begin- - GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO appointment of four of is the Housing Author forces was Monday, schools projected to cost taxpayers SEE SWIFT It’s beginning to man was killed in a colli- nating the agreement during on the ground beneath the ning to sink, causing the floor The gates to the drop-off center for Daphne recyclables are locked. the commissioners. , PAGE 3 ity, and the request is and communities held a sound a lot like the sion involving an SUV and a the due diligence period, the - structure. The mold developed to slope. He did not notice any The city closed the center in October. The site will reopen during the The board members to change the current variety of celebrations over SEE RECYCLING, PAGE 2 Christmas holidays, but will only take cardboard. ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTO holidays in Baldwin motorcycle on the Beach Ex- council will receive back ear due to moisture being trapped mold spreading into the house will decide how money wlspace, and while zoning of R1 and R3 A little sweet and spooky competition County Schools. If holi- press near Interstate 10, ac- nest money in the amount of in the cra or termites, but stated neither Gov. Ivey awards $2.58 several days. See pictures raised in the three- to PUD. The citizens day music is your jam, cording to a release issued $10,000. no wood rot was detected, , PAGE 2 million to enhance on page 15. mill education tax 50 years of helping people help themselves SEE MAGNOLIA are concerned as the let these talented young Wednesday by the Alabama The town recently entered Rick Massey, an inspector passed for Spanish Fort rezoningoutdoor plan includes recreation at Gulf Shores High School FREE musicians help make Law Enforcement Agency. into the purchase agreement with AFS, stated it would cost schools will be spent. remodeling the homes your holiday bright. Then, in the early morn- at the beginning of October in Alabama Spanish Fort, Daphne projects get funding The tax is expected to in the area, even those Below is a list of con- ing hours of Nov. 6, a Alabama’s great outdoors bring in about $800,000 that are occupied. They cert dates for Baldwin PUBLISHER Pensacola man was killed is about to get even better a year with the first argue that this could County Schools that in a collision with a tractor- thanks to grants totaling year’s revenue coming potentially leave people Daphne business owner includes everything trailer on County Road 112 $2.58 million awarded by in by the end of 2020. displaced or unable to arrested on theft charge from traditional Madri- near the Florida state line. - Spanish Fort voters moveGov. back Kay into Ivey. their The funds gal Christmas music to An Escambia County, Flor Baldwin County Sheriff’s approved the tax in a Anne Corbett appointed to homeswill if improvethe Housing parksALABAMA and CHARTER FISHING ASSOCIATION steel drums. For ida, firefighter also lost his Office investigators ar- resolution on Sept. 17. more Authorityrecreational raises pricesareas in seven SUMMER/FALL 2019 information contact in- life when another tractor- re up- THE ORANGE BEACH rested a Daphne business Fairhope voters also ap- afterAlabama homes a cities and one dividual schools. trailer rig crashed into the RECREATION CENTER owner on theft charges proved a three-mill tax dated.state park. Turn to page 2 to scene. late husband’s council seat “The original thing 2019 CHARTER Everyone in attendance after a Magnolia Springs for schools in that dis- Parks Rogers Michael Vincent Postles, read more. donned their 1920s attire. trict on the same date. Dec. 3 we were told is that the customer reported that he 33, of Elberta, was traveling Housing Authority will took $1,400 for a job that The Spanish Fort ref- Daphne Middle School northbound on the Baldwin erendum app not do anything until a was never completed. Find roved by Band Concert Beach Express at around BOAT DIRECTORYCOUPONS &The DISCOUNTS Violinist voters called for four of family moves out, then out more on page 18. » 6:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Nov. 5 when the the nine commissioners they won’t rent that Kawaksaki motorcycle he MAP & CALENDARperformed to be appointed based » Trojan Hall, located on the property again,” said Daphne High School c PAGE 2 on recommendations ampus CRASHES, councilmember Ralph MELANIE LECROY / STAFF PHOTO A holiday photo booth will be SEE to a sold GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTOS from the principals of Hellmich. “They will More boats should soon be able to use the Daphne public boat launch following the approval of $800,000 in open beginning at 5:30 p.m. ition the four schools in the continue to do this until First place team in the Gulf Shores High Cupcake Compet out crowd federal funding to dredge the D’Olive Bay channel. they create enough district. By Dec. 5 space so they can do that wished to compete. Over a By GUY BUSBY At the SpanishALLISON Fort MARLOW DEATHS PAGE 10 By MELANIE LECROY in the gymnasium of Gulf [email protected] the rebuilding project d By MELANIE LECROY [email protected] City Council meeting on years. [email protected] Shores High School Oct. 31. dozen teams participated an Elberta High School BEST OF COORDINATOR/EDITOR [email protected] DEATHS PAGE 10 Nov. 4, Shannon Cau- Despite the official resolu- SUBMITTED PHOTO inGary phases. D. Barlow They’re not A school-wide cupcake were judged on taste, decora- “When new people come Christmas Band PAGE 10 SUBMITTED PHOTOS planning to move ev- S ley, the BaldwinThe County last Sunday, of every tion pass into the region and want to bee Concert DEATHS Everett D. Blevins A little sweet and spooky competition was held in the Gary D. Barlow PANISH FORT — Projects ed by Daphne city n here this long and thriv- erybody out and build SEE SPOOKY, PAGE 18 The City of Orange to improve public access to Board of EducationJanuary, of every year, has leaders, those volunteers, will help people in our county ing.” » Bruce Angus Brown competition was brewing gymnasium for any student Everett D. Blevins 6:30 p.m. everything new at once, Beach’s Creative Direc- member whoseofficially district been set aside to most likely spend that day there is a conduit already Gary D. Barlow David K. Burton Bruce Angus Brown Mobile Bay in Daphne and The county-wide ministry » Elberta High School Gym they’re going to do it a tor, Jessica Langston’s Spanish Fort can move for includes Spanishhonor Fort, the work by hundreds working, like they do nearly set up,” said Sally Deane, ex- began as a small council Everett D. Blevins Robert Lee Callaway Sr. David K. Burton - little at a time. That way “The Violinist” was ward with the approval of said Superintendentof volunteers of at Ecumenical every day, of every year, to ecutive director. “It’s a strong formed by church members Pine Grove Elementary Bruce Angus Brown By TINA COVINGTON whenCecil Agnew the first Thompson phase Jr. performed to a sold out Robert Lee Callaway Sr. more than $3 million in fed- Education EddieMinistries, Tyler Inc. over the last 50 help those in need in Baldwin organization and it is nice who were concerned about School David K. Burton For The Onlooker gets done they can move crowd Oct. 30. Cecil Agnew Thompson Jr. eral funding. did not want principals County. to know that there is a com- the safety of migrant workers' » 6 p.m. Robert Lee Callaway Sr. [email protected] An evening of recognition and community in Orange Beach people from phase two The murder mys- The announcement by Gov. involved in the selec- munity organizati Whisper Edwards Cecil Agnew Thompson Jr. tery dinner included tion process. on that has Foley High School houses into the new Kay Ivey of funding for 16 BAY MINETTE — Anne By MELANIE LECROY SEE HELPING Band Concert, houses and begin the an evening of music, Ba “Mr. Tyler has said , PAGE 4 Halliday Corbett has been [email protected] ldwin and Mobile County jazz ensemble and next phase, and the entertainment, food several timesCounty that he’s hosts Complete Count Committee kickoff for 2020 census appointed in Bay Minette to projects through the Gulf trombone ensemble, same with the third and drinks with a 1920s of Mexico Energy Security not comfortable with take over the council seat left INDEX s to his The November Community Spanish Fort officials plan to move forward with plans to create a Thomas Hospital phase.” He state theme. The 104 in at- principals makingBy JOHN ap UNDERWOOD- vacant by the death of her Potluck featured the annual INDEX Act includes funding for a waterfront park and welcome center on Mobile Bay where a Hudson Christmas & Carols BALDWINunderstanding LIVING, 3 no price tendance at the Coastal Causeway waterfront park [email protected] to this com- gathered for a Complete husband, Danleigh Corbett. police and fire awards cer- Oil gas station once stood. The city will receive $2.5 million in federal » 5:30 – 7 p.m. INDEX increases will be made Arts Center of Orange BALDWIN LIVING, 3 and welcome center in Span- mission,” Cauley told County Committee kickoff nity Engagement manager, Judge Marcus McDowell ad- CLASSIFIED, 21 emony Nov. 4 at the Orange funding for the project. on the properties, and Beach came dressed to ish Fort and the dredging of council members.ROBERTSDA “He meeting on Friday at the “it’s because EMA is the cen- kickoff meeting on Friday, WIN LIVING, 3 ministered the oath of office at e into Beach Community Center. CLASSIFIED, 21 LE — As we SEE CONCERTS BALD HEALTH,families 19 will mov impress in their finest the D’Olive Bay channel in doesn’t wanthead the into prin 2020,- residents in Baldwin County Emergency ter of activity for a Nov. 22 and will be working , PAGE 3 the Bay Minette City Council Orange Beach Fire Chief residents and visitors. critical information that is lot of what the remodeled homes 1920s attire. HEALTH, 19 cipals involvedBaldwin with County the have a lot to Management Agency’s Emer goes o CLASSIFIED, 21 meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. LEGALS, 25 Mike Kimmerling presented Daphne. “The projects we’re an- n in Baldwin County.” with city’s and communities paying exactly what “I am blessed beyond needed to protect and main- politics thatconsider, could come but one thing they gency Operations Center. - Anne Corbett was appointed Chris Blankenship, com- nouncing today will have a Bloodworth Botop, along throughout Baldwin County HEALTH, 19 OPINION, 23 the 2019 City of Orange Beach words by the outpour- LEGALS, 25 tain our beautiful Mobile Bay from this.”may not have thought about BALDWIN FAST FACTS Corbett with a portrait of her 2 missioner of the Alabama “A lot of people may be with Tanner Jones, research as Census Day — the day Cen-  to the District 1 council seat, , PAGE Fire Department firefighter of great impact on improving and its tributaries,” he said. GRAPHIC DESIGN SEE AARONVILLE OPINION, 23 Councilmanthat BaldwinJ.R. County officials wondering why we held the analyst with the Baldwin LEGALS, 25 husband as well as the name OUT & ABOUT, 8 Department of Conservation sus cards go out throughout filling the unexpired term of term is set to expire in Novem- , PAGE 15 the public access to our water- The city of Spanish Fort CITY OF ORANGE BEACH SEE VIOLINIST and Natural Resources, said Smith saidwant the selectionto bring to the forefront meeting here,” said Sherry- County Econ the nation — nears on April 1. OPINION, 23 her late husband, who was ber of 2020. plate for his council seat. SEE EVENING, PAGE 2 OUT & ABOUT, 8 front and waterways, create will recei omic Develop- According to Prodisee Pan- PUZZLES, 24 ve $2.5 million to process wasis the listed upcoming in 2020 Census. Lea Bloodworth Botop. the ment Commission, and first elected in 2008, then re- Mayor Bob Wills presented the projects will make local some special places for out- “We cannot stress enough try officials, more than 1,500 OUT & ABOUT, 8 PUZZLES, 24 Baldwin County officials County Commission’s Public E. Hogue, partnership special Jean - elected in 2012 and 2016. The SPORTS, 12 WHAT waters more accessible to door recreation and provide how important it is that Thanksgiving meals were SEE FUNDING, PAGE 2 SEE EDUCATION, PAGE 2 Information officer/Commu- ist with the Atlanta Regional PUZZLES, 24 YOU IN Gulf WHAT SPORTS, 12 everyone be counted,” said distributed to needy fami- Gulf Census Center, conducted the lies in Baldwin County this SPORTS, 12 Coast STORE Coast YOU IN SEE CENSUS month. Media IS NOW Media STORE , PAGE 7 Gulf WHAT ONLINE! 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Auto Loan Provider Rims Winner: Pen Air Federal Credit Union Winner: Radical Ridez Second Place: Alabama Credit Union Second Place: Floyd’s Exhaust & Performance Third Place: Citizens’ Bank Inc Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet Auto Parts Service and Repair Winner: Middleton Auto Parts Winner: Sweat Tire Inc Second Place: O’Reilly Auto Parts - Foley Second Place: Freeman Collision Center LLC Third Place: AutoZone Auto Parts Third Place: Huck’s Automotive Performance Car Salesperson Tires Winner: Ashley Sherelle Turner - Moyer Ford Winner: Sweat Tire Inc Second Place: Holly Bishop - Gulf Chrysler Dodge Second Place: Doering Tire Service Jeep Foley & Automotive Repair Third Place: Cliff Stapleton - Terry Thompson Chevrolet Third Place: Fairhope Tire AUTOMOTIVE Car Wash Towing Service Auto Accessories Winner: Bebo’s Express Car Wash - Foley Winner: Tony’s Towing Inc Second Place: Da’ Carwash Second Place: Little Bitty’s Towing Winner: Moyer Ford Sales Inc Third Place: Zippy’s Car Wash Third Place: Auto Medic - Loxley Second Place: AutoZone Auto Parts Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet Dealership Service Truck Bedliners Winner: Moyer Ford Sales Inc Winner: Custom Truck Accessories Auto Audio and Electronics Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Second Place: Floyd’s Exhaust & Performance Winner: Paul’s Sound and Performance Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet Third Place: Commercial Van Specialist Second Place: Radical Ridez Third Place: Floyd’s Exhaust & Performance Local Mechanic Upholstery Winner: Doering Tire Service Winner: Suncoast Creations Auto Detailer & Automotive Repair Second Place: Commercial Van Specialist Winner: Bebo’s Express Car Wash - Foley Second Place: Huck’s Automotive Performance Third Place: Orange Beach Marine Clean Second Place: Orange Beach Marine Clean Third Place: Lott’s Auto Care Third Place: Southern Chevrolet Used Car Dealership New Car Dealership Winner: Coastal Auto Group Auto Insurance Winner: Moyer Ford Sales Inc Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Winner: Frances Holk-Jones - Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet State Farm Insurance Agent Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet Window Tinting Second Place: Josh Wild - State Farm Insurance Agent Third Place: Alfa Insurance Oil Change Winner: Precision Glass Tinting Winner: Terry Thompson Chevrolet Second Place: Paul’s Sound and Performance Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Third Place: Radical Ridez Third Place: Walmart Supercenter

THANK YOU BALDWIN Cobb and Terrezza Optical is honored to accept 1st place for Best JEWELRY STORE COUNTY! Eyeglass Store AND 1st Place for Best Optometrist in Baldwin County. We appreciate each of the voters who showed their support during the Best of the Best 2020 contest. Thank You for trusting Cobb and Terrezza Everyone should own at least one special and unique Optical for all of your eye care and eye wear needs. piece of jewelry. Our goal is to make it happen! Call Cobb & Terrezza Optical today to get your vision to 20/20 for 2020!

Eyewear that sets you MANNING apart from the crowd. • Most vision and medical JEWELRY EYEGLASS STORE insurances accepted Custom Desi ewelr Gle Mi ulit Reirs • Over 2,500 frames and eutiful Sowcse ewelr sunglasses to choose from Outstdi Serice Sice 207 West Laurel Ave. (U.S. Hwy. 98) Foley, AL. 309 N. McKenzie St. 251-943-4771 Foley, AL 36535 Beside Gift Horse Restaurant OPTOMETRIST 251.943.5115 www.manningjewelry.com www.TerrezzaOptical.com Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm ISLAND GRANITE presents its concept store in Foley

In order to bring the public closer to the trends of the natural stone universe, Island yard, where is possible to choose from several options of full slabs that can be used for Granite, opened this year in Baldwin County, its first concept store. The space presents many projects; and the new fabrication building, which has also been modernized to to customers and contractors the option of a personalized service in a sophisticated and increase quality and production capacity. Only on the last 6 months, since the new shop comfortable environment. began production, they’ve installed about 40,000 Sq.Ft of kitchen and bathroom counter- The shop, which specializes in natural stone countertops, displays products from vari- tops. ous brands and suppliers, offering multiple color and texture choices in materials such as To close the year with a gold key, Island Granite has won 3 prizes in the “Big Beautiful granite, marble, quartz and quartzite. “Every detail of this store has been thought to make Baldwin’s Best of 2020; on the categories: Best Countertop Installation, Best Bathroom the customer experience more enjoyable. Our catalog today has thousands of options Remodeler and Best Granite Counters. and we worked together with our distributors so that they can see as many materials as The Island Granite showroom is located at 20053 Richard Childress Ln, Foley AL; and possible, broadening their choices. ” said Tiago Mota, owner of Island Granite. operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 Located in an area over 2 acres, the showroom shares space with the company’s granite p.m. For more information you can call 251-943-7663.

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Founded in 1904, United Bank has a rich history of serving the commu- The Business Banking Center was nities of Southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida as only a community opened in Loxley in November of bank can. Here at United Bank we provide the latest conveniences along- 2006. The Pace, Florida branch was side hometown customer service that generations before would be proud opened in 2007 along with a new of. United Bank is routinely recognized as one of America's strongest office in the Eastern Shore Centre. banks and is committed to providing the exceptional customer service our We recently opened a full service customers have come to expect. branch located just behind the Lox- ley Business Center bringing our On January 4, 2019, United Bank, founded as the Bank of Atmore, cel- total branches to 17 in addition to Atmore’s North Main Street ebrated 115 years of service to the South Alabama and Northwest Florida three specialized loan offices. about 1918. communities we so proudly serve. During these years, we endured two world wars, the Great Depression, and countless other political and eco- Today, United Bank is routinely recognized as one of America’s stron- nomic events. We consider those years a success for the simple fact that gest banks by national bank ratings firms. United Bank’s Internet Banking we survived. That alone places us among few other banks that can boast is an exciting opportunity to better serve our customers and introduce oth- the same distinction. ers to United Bank’s style of “high tech, high touch” banking by develop- ing financial products and services that help our customers live and work Another way that we might evaluate these 115 years is in terms of and offer customer service and convenience, too. We are committed to the growth. When we opened in January 1904, the Bank of Atmore had paid communities of South Alabama and Northwest Florida. Our past, present capital stock of $15,000 and by October 1904, we had assets totaling and future prosperity is founded upon this singular mission. $44,668. Growth and prosperity endured through the decades. During the 1960s and 1970s, the bank expanded its Main office time and again and A native of Camden, Ala., Jones joined United the bank opened its Flomaton branch as well as a new Atmore branch. At Bank in 1990 and became President and CEO in the end of 1978, the bank experienced the most rapid growth in its history 1992. He is a Navy veteran and received both his achieving a growth rate of 406 percent. We concluded the decade in 1979 Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Admin- with total assets of $45.7 million. istration from Auburn University. He is a graduate of Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at During 1982, the Bank of Atmore created a holding company, United Southern Methodist University, the ABA National Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc., purchased its Frisco City location and Commercial Lending School, and the Professional opened a branch in Monroeville. It also began operating as United Bank, Master of Banking School at Louisiana State Uni- CEO Robert and headed into this decade with a host of technological improvements versity. R. Jones including ATMs, Advantage 24 Bankline telephone service, check imaging, and more. In the late 1990s, additional branches were opened in Currently Jones serves on the Auburn Magazine Board of Directors, the Foley, Lillian and Bay Minette. United Bank started the 21st century with Industrial Development Board for the City of Atmore, the Federal Reserve continued growth by opening full service branches in Silverhill, Magno- Bank of Atlanta Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council and lia Springs, Summerdale, and a second office in Bay Minette. We entered the Community Development Bankers Association. Florida with full service branching in Jay and Milton, Florida in 2005.

THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US! First Place: Second Place: Third Place: • French Fries at • Al Fresco Dining at • Burger at the Beach the Beach the Beach • Fried Shrimp at the Beach • Family Restaurant • Sports Bar • Gumbo • Takeout Creator of the original recipe of Swamp Soup.

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16 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media AND THE WINNERS ARE... BEST OF THE BEACH Third Place: The Wharf Crab Cake at the Beach Winner: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar Al Fresco Dining at the Beach Beach Venue for Live Music Winner: The Wharf Amphitheater Second Place: Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar Winner: The Gulf - Orange Beach Third Place: DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen Second Place: Fish River Grill Second Place: Flora-Bama Third Place: LuLu’s Gulf Shores Third Place: The Hangout Crawfish at the Beach Winner: Rouses Market Bait and Tackle Shop Bloody Mary at the Beach Winner: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Second Place: The Undertow Winner: J&M Tackle Third Place: DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen Second Place: Sam’s Bait and Tackle Second Place: Perdido Beach Resort Third Place: Hooked Up Bait & Tackle Third Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Family Beach Winner: Gulf Shores Public Beach Beach Boat Dealership Winner: Paradise Marine Center Second Place: Orange Beach Winner: Orange Beach Third Place: Gulf State Park Second Place: Gulf Shores Second Place: Grander Marine Third Place: Gulf State Park Third Place: Legendary Marine - Gulf Shores French Fries at the Beach Winner: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Beach and Nautical Décor Store Boat Tour Winner: Sail Wild Hearts Second Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Winner: The Southern Grind Coffee House Third Place: LuLu’s - Gulf Shores at The Wharf Second Place: Back Bay Sailing Adventures Third Place: Barefoot Private Family Dolphin Fried Seafood Platter at the Beach Second Place: Old Time Pottery Foley Excursions & Cruises Third Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Orange Beach Winner: DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen Boutique at the Beach Second Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Foley Beach Bar Third Place: Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar Winner: Flora-Bama Winner: Wildflowers Boutique Second Place: Tallulah’s Treasures Fried Shrimp at the Beach Second Place: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Third Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant at Orange Beach Third Place: The Gulf - Orange Beach Winner: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Foley Burger at the Beach Second Place: Sea N Suds Beach for Dogs Third Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Winner: Pirate’s Cove Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Second Place: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, and Food Truck Gumbo at the Beach Second Place: Ft. Morgan Third Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Third Place: Fairhope Winner: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Foley Bushwacker at the Beach Second Place: Sea N Suds Beach Furniture Third Place: Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar Winner: Coco Island Furniture & Accessories Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Second Place: Flora-Bama Happy Hour at the Beach Second Place: Think Outside... Third Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach Third Place: Malouf Furniture Winner: Cobalt, The Restaurant Second Place: Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar Beach Venue for Amusement Rides Charter Fishing Boat Winner: Reel Surprise Charters Third Place: Perdido Beach Resort Winner: OWA Second Place: Sea Hunter Charters Second Place: The Track Family Fun Park Third Place: Bama Slam Inshore Adventures Thank you for voting us the BEST! BAIT & TACKLE SHOP Gulf Coast Media • December 20, 2019 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • 17 M&F Casuals: Leading the way in Downtown Fairhope Over 45 years ago, M & F Casuals opened its doors in historic downtown Fair- hope, Alabama. Ann and Marc Miller discovered the Fairhope Avenue location in 1973, and updated its iconic façade twenty years later. The family tradition continues to this day with their daughters Barbara Levitt and Carol Eberlein, who run the day-to-day operations. With frequent buying trips to New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas Lifeguard at the Beach and Dallas, M&F Casuals has always maintained a commitment to provide the most Winner: Orange Beach Surf Rescue current styles and trends at affordable prices. Second Place: Malachi Morgan A women’s boutique, M&F Casuals offers a great shopping experience with a Margarita at the Beach myriad of high-quality brands and styles. We carry specialty clothing, accessories, Winner: Cactus Cantina - Canal Road shoes, and unique gifts. Our customers, who are dear friends to us, look for us to Second Place: LuLu’s - Gulf Shores provide the latest trends, and trust us to be honest about fit, style, and value. We Third Place: Margarita Loca Bar & Grill appeal to the casual day-to-day dresser who is not afraid to kick it up a notch when Marina they need to. Our philosophy of “Lifestyle Affordable Dressing at its Very Best” Winner: Sportsman Marina helps us deliver exceptional service to all of our loyal customers. Second Place: Zeke’s Landing Marina Third Place: The Wharf Marina M&F Casuals finds great success by making our customers our top priority. Our sales team encourages everyone to embrace their own personal style, and will curate Oysters at the Beach a wardrobe of clothes that will fit best. We always strive for a high level of custom- Winner: Acme Oyster House er service. Our wonderful sales team loves to see you in the store, and will go out of Second Place: Papa Rocco’s their way to welcome you and make sure that you find what you need. Third Place: Voyagers Parasailing Boat Winner: Ike’s Parasail Second Place: Orange Beach Parasail Third Place: Chute Em Up Parasail Pizza at the Beach Winner: Papa Rocco’s Second Place: Crico’s Pizza & Subs Third Place: Trattoria Pizza & Italian OWA Place to go on a Date at the Beach Winner: Cobalt, The Restaurant Second Place: Voyagers Third Place: Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina Restaurant for Beach Scenery Winner: The Gulf - Orange Beach Second Place: Perch, at the Lodge Third Place: Sea N Suds

We thank ALL our friends of Baldwin County for voting us Best Boutique!

Holiday store hours: 380 Fairhope Avenue Monday - Friday 9:30am-5:30pm Fairhope AL. 36532 Sundays 1-4pm 251-928-5564 Did you know OWA means “Big Water”? OWA. It means big water in the Muscogee Creek language, and that’s complement to a trip to The Park — it’s a great place to stop by any time what families can see from the peaks of OWA’s highest amusement-park for shopping, a memorable meal or treat. From local favorites like Fairhope rides: big views of the Gulf of Mexico. Down below, in the glow of carousel Soap Company to national names like Wahlburger’s and Paula Deen’s Fami- lights and traditional Southern streets, another view is illuminated for par- ly Kitchen, there’s something for everyone. A stroll around Downtown OWA ents — the satisfaction of a day well-spent and long-remembered. is like a visit to the Southern towns that inspired it: hospitable, comfortable — a memorable Coastal Alabama day. Like any big water, OWA moves with a different-every-day energy. New things to see and do in The Park, new shows at the amphitheater locat- The OWA experience doesn’t stop when the day ends; a new, on-site ed on a 1.5-acre island surrounded by the property’s signature lake, new TownePlace Suites by Marriott offers the comfort and service guests expect menus along the streets of Downtown OWA, an ever-changing audi- from Marriott, but with a one-of-a-kind décor that plays off OWA’s fun ence-participation playlist coordinating music, lights and fountain jets in atmosphere. Natural materials and design elements in the hotel honor the the lake bringing all of OWA together; a beach-vacation tradition that’s vision of the Poarch Creek Indians who first envisioned this family-friendly made new with every visit. place known as OWA.

Family is at the center of the OWA experience. The Park’s 22 rides and OWA’s expansive property also house the Foley Sports Tourism Complex, new Wacky Waters splash pad provide a lot of thrills — especially the thrill which opened to the public in 2016. Complete with 16 outdoor state-of- of a place where parents can enjoy saying yes over and over again. It’s the-art sports fields, the City of Foley’s Sports Complex hosts a number always a relaxing day with the kid-friendly atmosphere and great value on of sporting events and tournaments throughout the year. Adjacent to the food and beverage. Sports Fields sits the complex’s 90,000 sq. ft. indoor Events Center. From gymnastics to lacrosse, this sports complex brings yet another reason for Downtown OWA is admission free, meaning it’s not only the perfect families to visit OWA. Best Furniture Store in Baldwin FURNITURE STORE County Thanks for voting for us!

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Emerad Homes deivers uait vaue and eace o mind Emerald omes LLC has delivered quality, value, peace of mind, and long lasting Clayton, Hamilton, Fleetwood, Southern Energy, and others. customer satisfaction in beautiful and aff ordable homes. We are proud of the reputa- Emerald Homes is a family owned and operated since 1997. We are dedicated to tion we have earned as the leading Manufactured ome Dealership along the ulf making your home purchase easy while always putting your best interest fi rst. Em- Coast. erald omes has an A service team to make your home purchase the best decision Through Emerald Homes’ vertically integrated organization, we are able to off er you have made. We look forward to making owning a home a reality. convenient one-stop shopping for new homes, land, insurance, construction, and fi nancing needs. Today, more than 80% of our customers tell us they were referred to Emerald Homes by someone they trust. Emerald omes LLC As a locally family-owned company, our commitment to quality and value is 24950 Highway 59 Loxley AL, 36551 even integrated into our compensation systems. At Emerald Homes we believe that (251)-947-2311 or (251)-964-SAVE (7283) quality, value, and satisfaction are inseparable. Our goal is to sell customers dream www.emeraldhomesllc.com homes that exceed their expectations. Emerald omes LLC emeraldhomesllc We have the Nation’s Finest Home Builders including; Buccaneer, Winston,

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Romantic Restaurant at the Beach Funeral Home Third Place: Boone Signs, Inc. Winner: Voyagers Winner: Pine Rest Funeral Home Tanning Salon Second Place: Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina and Memorial Park LLC Winner: Suns Up Tans Third Place: Villaggio Grille Second Place: Mack Funeral Home Inc Second Place: Palm Beach Tan Shrimp and Grits at the Beach Third Place: Cason Funeral Service Third Place: Island Tan Winner: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar Golf Cart Sales and Service Tattoo Studio Second Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant Winner: Taylor’s Golf Cart Sales & Services Winner: Pink’s Ink Tattoo Parlor Third Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Second Place: Gulf Carts Plus Second Place: The Bell Rose Tattoo & Piercing Souvenirs at the Beach Third Place: Baldwin Golf Cart Sales Third Place: Man O’ War Tattoo Winner: Souvenir City Hair Salon Taxi/Limo Service Second Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant at Orange Beach Winner: Reflexions Hair Salon Winner: Coast Cab Third Place: The Orange Beach Store Second Place: The Hair Gallery Second Place: Luxury Limo LLC - Gulf Shores Third Place: Anthony Jones Hair Salon - Orange Beach Third Place: Bayside Taxi - Fairhope BUSINESS Hotel Temp/Employment Agency Architecture Firm Winner: The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Winner: Long’s Human Resource Services Winner: McCollough Architecture Autograph Collection Second Place: Express Employment Professionals Second Place: Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects Second Place: Perdido Beach Resort Third Place: Premiere Staffing Services Third Place: Adams Stewart Architects, LLC Third Place: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel Travel Agency Auction Company Insurance Company Winner: Go Time Travel Winner: Coastal Auction Co Inc Winner: Josh Lankford - State Farm Second Place: Eastern Shore Travel Inc Second Place: Bonds Realty & Auction Insurance Agent Third Place: Expedia CruiseShipCenters Third Place: Area 59 Auction House Second Place: Frances Holk-Jones - State Farm Insurance Agent Tree Service Bail Bond Company Third Place: McCarron Insurance Group Winner: Ickes Tree Service Winner: A+ Bail Bonds Internet Service Provider Second Place: Chris Francis Tree Care Second Place: Baldwin County Bonding Co Inc Winner: Riviera Utilities Third Place: Ultimate Tree Service LLC Third Place: L.A. Investigations & Bail Bonds Second Place: Island Fiber Barbershop Third Place: Mediacom COMMUNITY Winner: Dallas Jones Barber Shop Lumber Company Second Place: Wayne’s Barber Shop Winner: Swift Supply - Orange Beach & ENTERTAINMENT Third Place: Chuck’s Barber Shop Second Place: Ford Lumber & Millwork Co., Inc. Apartment Complex Bed & Breakfast Third Place: Gulf Coast Building Supply & Hardware Winner: ONE CLUB Gulf Shores Winner: Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast Massage Therapist Second Place: Colonial Grand at Traditions Second Place: Hotel Magnolia Winner: Kneading Relief Massage Therapy Third Place: Annandale Park Apartments Third Place: Original Romar House B & B Inn Second Place: Massage Therapeutics Arcade Child Care Center Third Place: Mountain Massage & Day Spa Winner: Groovy Goat Winner: SonShine Park - Foley First Baptist Nail Salon Second Place: The Gulf Bowl & Captain’s Choice Second Place: Cradle 2 Crayons, Inc. Seafood Restaurant Winner: Angel Nail & Spa Third Place: The Track Family Fun Park Third Place: First Baptist Child Development Center Second Place: Leila’s Nails and Spa Cleaning Company Third Place: Kim’s Nails & Tan Art Gallery Winner: Bayside Concierge & Paving Company Winner: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach Second Place: Eastern Shore Art Center Cleaning Services Winner: R & S Paving & Grading Inc Third Place: Foley Art Center Second Place: Two Maids & A Mop of Baldwin County Second Place: Mobile Asphalt Co Plant Third Place: Maids of Jubilee Third Place: American Asphalt Inc Charity Event Commercial Real Estate Company Pest Control Winner: Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Second Place: Foley BBQ & Blues Winner: Keller Williams Alabama Gulf Coast Winner: Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control Inc Third Place: Hound Dog Music Fest Second Place: Roberts Brothers Fairhope Second Place: Arrow Exterminators Third Place: Scout South Properties Third Place: Xtreme Xterminating Robertsdale Church Computer and IT Company Pet Boarding Winner: City Hope Church - Foley Second Place: Magnolia Springs Baptist Church Winner: PointClear Networks Winner: Parker Kennels Third Place: 3Circle Church - South Campus Second Place: Datatrust Technologies & Consultants, Inc. Second Place: Dykes Veterinary Clinic Third Place: The HOTspot Third Place: Canal Road Animal Hospital Civic Club Third Place: Tmak Signs & Graphics Pet Grooming Winner: Foley Woman’s Club Copy Shop Second Place: Impact 100 Winner: Dirty Hairy Dog Wash Third Place: Fairhope Rotary Club Winner: Printing Pros Second Place: Kandi’s Pampered Pooch Pet Grooming Second Place: The UPS Store - Foley Third Place: Parker Kennels Community Event Third Place: Printing Zone Piercing Studio Winner: Elberta Sausage Festival Third Place: The UPS Store - Orange Beach Second Place: Shrimp Festival Winner: Pink’s Ink Tattoo Parlor Third Place: Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Dance Studio Second Place: The Bell Rose Tattoo & Piercing Winner: South Baldwin Dance Center Third Place: Symbolic Ink Tattoo Studio Escape Room Second Place: Creative Outlet Dance Center Real Estate Company Winner: Breakout Games - Orange Beach Third Place: Coastal Ballet Second Place: Get A Clue Escape Rooms Winner: Roberts Brothers, Inc. Third Place: Gulf Coast Escape Room, Inc. Day Spa Second Place: RE/MAX Paradise of Orange Beach Winner: Serenity at The Beach Salon & Spa Third Place: JWRE Gulf Coast - Emily Burke Event Entertainment Second Place: The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Real Estate Licensing Company Winner: Legends in Concert at the OWA Theater Autograph Collection Second Place: The Wharf Amphitheater Third Place: Massage Therapeutics Winner: Academy of Real Estate Third Place: Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Orange Beach Dry Cleaners Second Place: Real Estate School of South Alabama - RESSA Event Services Winner: All Baldwin Cleaners Third Place: Classic Real Estate School Winner: Big Day Weddings Second Place: Champion Cleaners Eastern Shore Second Place: Gulf Coast Sounds Third Place: AAA North-Side Laundromat & Dry Cleaners Self-Storage Facility Third Place: SOHO Events and Rentals Winner: Storage Plus Baldwin County Florist Second Place: Secure Storage - Foley Event Venue Winner: Stemz Flower Shop Third Place: East 180 U-Stor-It Winner: Oak Hollow Farm Second Place: Hub City Florist Second Place: The Wharf Amphitheater Third Place: All Island Flowers Sign Company Third Place: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach Winner: Vulcan Signs, Foley Second Place: Modern Signs LLC Gulf Coast Media • December 20, 2019 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • 23

Firefighter/EMT Winner: Foley Fire Department Second Place: Orange Beach Fire Department Third Place: Magnolia Springs VFD Go-Karts Winner: The Track Family Fun Park Second Place: Adventure Island Third Place: Waterville USA Golf Course Winner: Craft Farms Golf Club Winner: Glenlakes Golf Club Third Place: Kiva Dunes Resort and Golf Law Enforcement Officer Winner: Chief David Wilson - Foley PD Second Place: Trent Coley - Fairhope PD Third Place: Carlos Lizarraga - Foley PD Library Winner: Foley Public Library Second Place: Fairhope Public Library Third Place: Orange Beach Public Library Local Artist Winner: Nick Cantrell Second Place: Steven Dark Third Place: Loran Chavez Local Attraction Winner: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Winner: Legends in Concert at the OWA Theater Third Place: OWA Entertainment Destination Local Musician Winner: Grayson Capps Second Place: Lisa Christian Third Place: Brent Burns

Est. 1946 CAMPBELL HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS Robertsdale, Alabama Thank you for voting us No. 1 in four categories!

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and No. 2 in the Sporting Goods category 22529 State Hwy 59 North, Robertsdale. 36567 (251) 947-2291 In rmary Health’s Thomas Hospital

An award-winning community hospital since 19, Thomas ospital has grown from the original campus located at 75 Morphy Avenue in Fairhope to include Thomas Medical Center in Daphne18250 and Thomas ospital Emergency - Malbis. More than 1,1 employees, 35 physicians and 475 Auilians contribute to the caring atmosphere of the hospital and outpatient clinics.

Thomas ospitals campus in Fairhope includes Baldwin Countys only Commission on Cancer accredited cancer center, an American College of adiology Breast Center of Ecellence, a birth center that was recently recognied nationally with a silver Beacon Award for Ecellence and Colony ehabilitation ospital, Baldwin County’s ﬁ rst comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Thomas Hospital is a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care and knee and hip replacement. The hospital is also one of ten hospitals in Alabama that received the overall Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A for safe, quality care. Thomas ospital received this award for both the spring and fall of 19.

Thomas Medical Center in Daphne is an outpatient surgery and imaging center and home to several physician clinics, and Thomas ospital Emergency Mal- bis oﬀ ers residents in the Daphne/Spanish Fort and surrounding communities the life-saving care you expect from Thomas Hospital. There is also an outpatient imaging center located inside the emergency department and a retail specialty pharmacy, Inﬁ rmary Health Rx4U.

Thank you, Baldwin County residents, for naming Thomas ospital and Thomas ospital Emergency Malbis your 1 hospital and emergency department in Baldwin County.

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Mardi Gras Ball Private School Tax Preparation Winner: Mystic Magnolias Winner: Snook Christian Academy Winner: Giles, Underwood & Wilson, LLC Second Place: Sirens of the Sea Second Place: St. Benedict Catholic School Second Place: Grant, Sanders & Taylor P.C. Third Place: Krewe du Cirque Third Place: St. Patrick Catholic School Third Place: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore P.C. Mardi Gras Krewe Public School Winner: Maids of Jubilee Winner: Elberta High School FOOD & DRINK Second Place: Mystics of Pleasure Second Place: Foley High School Al Fresco Dining Third Place: Krewe du Cirque Third Place: Fairhope High School Winner: Big Daddy’s Grill, LLC Mardi Gras Parade School Administrator Second Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant Winner: Order of Mystic Magnolias Winner: Shane Tucker, Assistant Principal, Third Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar Second Place: Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade Foley High School American Third Place: Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade Second Place: Jon Cardwell, Principal, Fairhope High School Winner: Lambert’s Cafe Mini-Golf Third Place: Robbie Owen, Principal, Second Place: Fin & Fork Winner: Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf Rockwell Elementary School Third Place: Amelia’s Deli & Catering Second Place: Creekside Mini Golf School Band Asian Third Place: Tortuga Adventure Golf, LLC Winner: Robertsdale High School Winner: Master Joe’s Sushi LLC Movie Theatre Second Place: Foley High School Second Place: Ichiban Japanese Steak House Winner: Cobb Theatres Pinnacle 14 Third Place: Elberta High School Third Place: Rock N Roll Sushi Second Place: AMC CLASSIC Wharf 15 School Mascot Bar Third Place: Spanish Fort PREMIERE 14 Eastern Shore Winner: Leo - Foley High School Winner: Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Museum Second Place: Warrior - Elberta High School at Sportsman Marina Winner: Foley Railroad Museum Third Place: Pirate - Fairhope High School Second Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar & Model Train Exhibit School Teacher Third Place: Groovy Goat Second Place: Baldwin County Heritage Museum Winner: Angela Hayes, Foley Elementary BBQ Third Place: Fairhope Museum of History Second Place: Susan Harrison, Fairhope Intermediate Winner: Moe’s Original Bar B Que Non-Profit Organization Third Place: Jessica Owens, St. Benedict Catholic School Second Place: L.A. Barbeque Winner: Baldwin County Humane Society Volleyball Team Third Place: Down South Barbeque Second Place: Ecumenical Ministries Winner: Foley High School Beer Selection Third Place: Prodisee Pantry Second Place: Elberta High School Winner: Big Beach Brewing Place for Kids to Have Fun Third Place: St. Michael’s Catholic High School Second Place: Fairhope Brewing Company Winner: OWA Entertainment Destination Third Place: Piggly Wiggly - Foley Second Place: Graham Creek Nature Preserve FINANCE Breakfast Third Place: LuLu’s - Gulf Shores Accountant Winner: Kitty’s Kafe Place to Volunteer Winner: Grant, Sanders & Taylor, P.C. Second Place: Another Broken Egg Cafe Winner: Baldwin County Humane Society Second Place: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore P.C. (hb&k) Third Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Second Place: Prodisee Pantry Third Place: Kim Koniar - KoniarCPA Brunch Third Place: South Baldwin Community Theatre Bank Winner: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach Place/Park for Dogs Winner: Bryant Bank Second Place: Another Broken Egg Cafe Winner: Foley Dog Park Second Place: United Bank Third Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant Second Place: Gulf State Park Dog Park Third Place: Alabama Credit Union Buffet Third Place: Fairhope Dog Park Bookkeeper Winner: Chick & Sea Foods Public Park Winner: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore P.C. Second Place: Magnolia Blossom Cafe Winner: Gulf State Park Second Place: LaFoy & Associates CPAs Third Place: Hunan Chinese Restaurant Second Place: Orange Beach Waterfront Park Third Place: Pugh’s Bookkeeping Services, LLC Burger Third Place: The Fairhope Pier Credit Union Winner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant Retirement Community Winner: Alabama Credit Union Second Place: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, and Food Truck Winner: Live Oak Village Second Place: Pen Air Federal Credit Union Third Place: Five Guys - Foley Second Place: The Foley Grove Third Place: Tyndall Federal Credit Union Business Lunch Third Place: Westminster Village Drive-Through Bank Winner: Wolf Bay Restaurant Winner: Bryant Bank Second Place: Ivey’s EDUCATION Second Place: Alabama Credit Union Third Place: Portabella’s Baseball/Softball Team Third Place: Pen Air Federal Credit Union Cajun Winner: Foley High School Financial Planner Winner: Cafe Acadiana - Silverhill Second Place: Robertsdale High School Winner: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Second Place: The Crazy Cajun Third Place: Elberta High School Jason Kozon, CFP Third Place: Boudreaux’s Cajun Grill Cheerleading Team Second Place: Edward Jones - Kaitlyn LeBlanc Cake and Dessert Winner: Elberta High School Third Place: Wells Fargo - Reed Hawkins Winner: A Specialty Bakery & Party Shoppe Second Place: Robertsdale High School Insurance Agency Second Place: The Copper Kettle Tea Bar Third Place: Gulf Shores High School Winner: Ebert Agency Inc Third Place: BuzzCatz Coffee College/University Second Place: Frances Holk-Jones - Catering State Farm Insurance Agent Winner: Coastal Alabama Community College Third Place: South Shore Insurance Agency Winner: L.A. 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A little bit about us: Practical Pools & Ponds LLC is a locally and family owned business in Robertsdale AL. While Practical Pools & Ponds LLC has been in business since 2001, our owner and Fair- hope Native Alan has well over 30 years experience in pool building extending back to when he was 13 years old. We are Alabama state licensed swimming pool contractors specializing in inground vinyl liner pools- with or without BELLS & WHISTLES! We also offer swimming pool repairs and renovations that will make your existing swimming pool NEW & EXCITING again!Our Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Division serves swimming pool owners throughout most of Baldwin County, including the cities of Robertsdale, Loxley, Elberta, Gulf Shores, Foley, and Orange Beach, Fairhope, Point Clear, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Stapleton, and Bay Minette. We offer tailored solutions to keep your pool clean and safe and ready for you to enjoy.

HOT TUBS have just been added to the menu at Our Retail Store in Robertsdale, AL. Water testing is also performed with the state of the art WaterLink Spin Professional Water Analysis Lab. Pick up your chemicals and supplies here. Also offered for sale are automatic pool cleaners, including robotics and parts for cleaners, chlorinators, salt systems, and other alternative sanitizers, and pool heaters for inground and aboveground pools. For FUTURE POOL OWN- ERS, information on inground swimming pool construction can be picked up here, or you can purchase your new above ground pool. Our services WOMENS CLOTHING OUTIUE AT THE EACH At Practical Pools & Ponds LLC we are passionate about pools. Safety, dependability, and convenience are values we live by. Providing complete service for pools, spas and hot tubs in Robertsdale, our specialists offer: • Pool Design and Construction • Pool Repairs & Renovations • Liner Replacement • Equipment service and replacement • Scheduled pool cleaning Retail Store offerings: • Hot Tubs • Chemicals If you aren’t sure we offer what you are • Parts, supplies and accessories looking for, please give us a call at (251) 25910 Canal Rd, Ste M (251) 981-9453 • Aboveground pools 945- 4769. One of our friendly staff mem- Orange Beach, Alabama www.wild owersboutiqueob.com • Water Testing bers will be happy to speak with you.

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Staffed by a team of the region’s leading cardiovascular care specialists, we offer our patients innovative care for both traditional and specialized heart treatments — everything from pediatric cardiology and preventative care, to heart rhythm disorders and congestive heart failure. We pride ourselves on the expertise and training of our physicians, recruited from many of the best medical programs and hospitals in the country. Once a patient’s medical history, family history and risk factors are reviewed, additional testing or imaging studies may be recommended to more accurately diagnose heart or vascular problems. In addition to traditional heart and vascular studies, Cardiology Associates is an experienced leader in advanced cardiovascular imaging. In 2005 Cardiology Associates was the first private practice in the country to offer cardiac and peripheral computed tomography, CT, to our patients and in 2010 we added the additional capabilities of cardiac PET CT. Cardiology LL. Associates’ CT and PET technicians are licensed and highly trained, and our facil- ities are accredited by the American College of Radiology for Computed Tomog- . L L raphy, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Nuclear Cardiology and PET. Cardiology Associates is also an American College of Radiology designated Lung Cancer screening center. ll e anmals a e aln Services Hmane oce ol lke o Once your heart and/or vascular problems have been diagnosed, treatment may ank or sorers or be needed. Treatment can be limited to prescription medications in some cases, but in other cases more involved measures are required. eln s n e coee The interventional cardiologists at Cardiology Associates are leaders in the use of catheter-based techniques to open plaque-filled vessels in patients with le o eal alns cardiovascular disease in the heart or peripheral arteries. Our physicians often es as o e es lace perform procedures on high-risk patients with severe blockages or calcification in the vessels or valves of the heart. Our level of specialized expertise does make a o olneer an e es difference. on-ro ranaon 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 Arrhythmia Center, Peripheral Vascular, Heart Failure, Structural Heart, Vein Care and Pediatric Cardiology.

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Pizzeria Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Third Place: Portabella’s HOME IMPROVEMENT Second Place: Fish River Grill - Foley Restaurant with a Water View Bathroom Remodeler Third Place: Lambert’s Cafe Winner: Cobalt, The Restaurant Winner: Island Granite Farmer’s Market Second Place: The Gulf - Orange Beach Second Place: Kerby Custom Renovations LLC Winner: Coastal Alabama Farmers Third Place: Big Daddy’s Grill Third Place: Lat 30 Property Maintenance & Repairs, LLC and Fishermens Market Romantic Restaurant Carpet Cleaning Second Place: Krupinski Farm Winner: Jesse’s Restaurant Winner: Advanced Carpet Cleaning Third Place: Burris Farm Market Second Place: Ivey’s & Restoration LLC Fast Food Third Place: Voyagers Second Place: Peaches N Clean Winner: Chick-fil-A - Foley Salads Third Place: Deep South Floor Care Second Place: Culver’s Winner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley Contractor Third Place: Foosackly’s - Foley Second Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar Winner: Greg Kennedy Inc Food Delivery Service Third Place: The Copper Kettle Tea Bar Second Place: Clayton Salter Builders Winner: Waitr Sandwiches Third Place: Kenny Roberson, Custom Builder Second Place: Domino’s Pizza Winner: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant Countertop Installation Third Place: Gulf to Go & Tiki Bar Winner: Island Granite Food Truck Second Place: Firehouse Subs Second Place: American Flooring, Cabinets & Granite Winner: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, Third Place: The Honey Baked Ham Company Third Place: Kitchen Tune-Up and Food Truck Seafood Market Deck/ Porch Installer Second Place: Green and Grain - Fairhope Winner: Billy’s Seafood Winner: Island Enclosures & Improvements Third Place: Solly’s World Famous - Gulf Shores Second Place: Aquila Seafood Inc Second Place: Bluewater Exteriors French Fries Third Place: Shrimp on the Go! 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Thanks for voting us BEST Located on the beaten path of Fairhope, Alabama, Bay Music’s philosophy is to make music affordable for all ages through our 65+ years of combined teaching AUDIOLOGISTS in Baldwin County! experience, a large inventory of instruments and accessories for nearly every in- AUDIOLOGIST strument, consignment and catalog + sales programs that are hard to beat and a tech staff with 100 + years of combined experience in instrument repair and technical services. WHY CHOOSE US? LOOK WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER! • Music Instruction • Student Discounts • Group Discounts • Estimates • Church Discounts • Consultations • Consignments • Repairs Dr. Andy Tubertini, Dr. Emily Domingue, AU.D., CCC-A, Au.D., CCC-A EQUIPMENT RENTAL Owner 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 Lawn care, garden needs, • Used Musical Instruments pet supplies & plants LET US MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU! GARDEN STORE/NURSERY We can even make arrangements for delivery, FEED STORE 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 need- ing 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. 19580 Greeno Rd. • Fairhope • 928-1156 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!

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Third Place: Back In Motion Chiropractic & Acupuncture Winner: Haley Dermatology Second Place: Champion Security Second Place: Fedok Plastic Surgery Third Place: Avid Home Systems Audiologist Third Place: Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Centre Winner: Ascent Audiology & Hearing Interior Decorator Second Place: Baldwin Hearing Center Locally Owned Pharmacy Winner: Interiors by Brandice Third Place: Alabama Hearing and Balance Associates Inc. Winner: Stacey Drugs & Olde Tyme Second Place: Kade Laws Interior Design Soda Fountain Third Place: Island Granite Cardiologist Second Place: Lee Drug Store Inc Winner: Cardiology Associates Third Place: Gulf Shores Family Pharmacy Kitchen Remodeler Second Place: Dr. John M. 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Manasco, DMD, PC Third Place: L&L Moving & General Services Dialysis Company Orthodontist Winner: Fresenius Kidney Care - Foley New Home Construction Second Place: DaVita South Baldwin Dialysis Center Winner: Island Orthodontics Second Place: Bailey Orthodontics Winner: Truland Homes Third Place: DaVita Gulf Shores Dialysis Center Second Place: Kenny Roberson, Custom Builder Third Place: Strickland Orthodontics Third Place: Harris Construction & Development Ear, Nose, & Throat Orthopedic Surgeon Winner: Dr. Bill Norris - Fairhope Painting Company Second Place: Premier Medical Baldwin County Winner: Dr. Matt Goldman - Baldwin Bone Winner: Lat 30 Property Maintenance Third Place: Dr. Keith Kowal, ENT Specialist & Joint & Repairs, LLC Second Place: Dr. Michael Eslava Second Place: Pickle’s Painting LLC Emergency Care Third Place: Dr. John Todd L MD Third Place: Top Coat Painting LLC Winner: Southern Rapid Care Pediatrics Second Place: South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Pest Control Third Place: Thomas Hospital Freestanding ER Winner: Eastern Shore Children’s Clinic - Winner: Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control Inc Jeanette W. Breslin, MD Second Place: Arrow Exterminators Eyeglass Store Second Place: Reed Rusty MD Third Place: Country Girls Pest Control Winner: Cobb & Terrezza Optical Third Place: Dr. Gary L. Eberly, MD Second Place: Amazing Eyes Plumbing/Septic Service Third Place: Alabama Coast Eye Clinic & Optical Dispensary Personal Trainer Winner: C & J Plumbing Winner: Hayden Radcliff Second Place: GNG Plumbing Family Practice Second Place: Jason Sweetman Third Place: 5 Starr Plumbing Winner: Nicole Bodine, ARNP Third Place: Annabelle Smith Second Place: Elberta Family Practice Clinic Pool Construction Third Place: Dr. Ryan Forbess, M.D., Family Medicine Physical Therapist Winner: Cox Pools Winner: Coastal Physical Therapy Winner: Practical Pools & Ponds, LLC Fitness Center/Gym Second Place: Gulf Coast Therapy Third Place: Pensacola Pools, Inc Winner: CrossFit Strong Heart Third Place: Performance Rehab Second Place: Moxie Lifestyle Fitness Studio Pool Maintenance Third Place: Planet Fitness - Foley Podiatrist Winner: South Baldwin Podiatry Winner: Practical Pools & Ponds, LLC General Surgery Second Place: Pensacola Pools, Inc Second Place: Coastal Foot Center: Joe Griffin, DPM, Third Place: Riviera Pools LLC Winner: Dr. Steven Kinsey, MD CWSP, FAPWCA Second Place: Dr. Gavras, FACS - Fairhope Third Place: Eastern Shore Foot Center PC Pressure Washing Third Place: Eastern Shore Oral, Facial and Implant Winner: SoftWash Pros Surgery Center Psychiatrist/Psychologist Winner: AltaPointe Health Outpatient - Foley Second Place: Prestige Power Washing LLC Hospice Care Third Place: Southern Shore Pressure Washing Second Place: Cantwell Family Psychiatry Winner: Kindred at Home Third Place: Mind Performance Center Roofing Company Second Place: Community Hospice of Baldwin County Winner: Ben Murphy Roofing Third Place: Amedisys Home Health Weight Loss/Wellness Winner: G&L Research Foley Second Place: Hyde’s Roofing Hospital Third Place: Fields Construction Second Place: WW (Weight Watchers) Winner: Thomas Hospital Third Place: Foley Medical Weight Loss Water/Fire Damage Restoration Second Place: South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Winner: SERVPRO of Baldwin County Third Place: Infirmary Health Eastern Shore Yoga Studio Second Place: Paul Davis Emergency Services Winner: Glow Yoga of Baldwin County Second Place: Vibrations Yoga Third Place: Emerald Coast Carpet Cleaning, LLC Third Place: Soul Shine Yoga ank o aln on

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Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market On 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-certifiable agricultural products through direct marketing for the general public and commercial establishments in an enjoy- Thanks for AL SO DIIG voting us best able place. alfresco As a local farmers market, we are committed to Baldwin County’s community dining in and agriculture. It is our mission to promote healthy foods from the bounty of the Baldwin County! Gulf Coast and make them readily available to our neighbors from all over the area. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ON FISH RIVER Our vendors, local farmers and fishermen, will ensure you have fresh, high quality Local Food • Local Folks • Lots of Fun! produce, seafood and other delicious foods to bring home to your family. Seafood Baskets • Sandwiches • Appetizers • Salads • Burgers • Desserts Our comfortable, covered facility is a multi-purpose venue that can be used for 16542 Ferry Rd. • Fairhope, AL meetings, corporate luncheons, seminars, and private parties. “Uniqueness is bounti- 251-990-8555 ful at the market, let your imagination soar.” www.bigdaddysgrill.net Contact us to book your event or become a vendor! HOURS OF OPERATION Call Alescia: 251.709.4469, [email protected] NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY: Mon.-Sun. 11 am-8 pm, Closed Wednesdays MARCH-OCTOBER: Mon.- Sat. 11 am-9 pm; Sun. 11 am-8 pm 36 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media AND THE WINNERS ARE... PROFESSIONALS Baby Clothes Mattress Store Winner: OshKosh B’gosh Winner: Hurricane’s Mattress Outlet Bartender Second Place: Tiny Town Second Place: Good Morning Mattress Winner: Monica Schoen - O’Charley’s Bar Third Place: Gigi & Jay’s Third Place: Mattress Firm - Gulf Shores and Grill, Foley Second Place: Angila Sarvold - Gelato Joe’s Italian Bookstore Men’s Clothing Store Restaurant & Bar Winner: Page & Palette Winner: East Bay Clothiers Third Place: John and Greg at Perdido Beach Resort Second Place: Books-A-Million Second Place: Brooks Brothers Factory Outlet Third Place: Book Exchange of Foley Third Place: Men’s Wearhouse Chef Winner: Brad Gilstrap, The Lodge Boutique Music Store at Gulf State Park Winner: M&F Casuals Winner: Bay Music LLC Second Place: Brody Olive, Voyagers Second Place: Wildflowers Boutique Second Place: Blues Angel Music Third Place: Brian Vaughn - Wolf Bay Restaurant Third Place: Beach House Boutique Third Place: Dr. Music Records Civil Attorney Bridal Shop Outdoor Furniture Store Winner: Jared Lyles Winner: Anthony’s Bridal Boutique Winner: Old Time Pottery - Foley Second Place: The Law Office of Brenton C. McWilliams & Tuxedo Central Second Place: Hood’s Discount Home Center Third Place: Murchison & Newcomb LLC Second Place: Bliss Bridal Third Place: Hunter’s Furniture Third Place: Bridal & Formals by Renee’ Lynn Criminal Defense Attorney Paint Store Winner: Jeremiah Giles, Attorney at Law Camping Supplies Winner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods Second Place: W. Don Bolton, Jr., PC Winner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods Second Place: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store - Daphne Third Place: John W. Beck Second Place: Academy Sports + Outdoors Third Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement Third Place: Bass Pro Shops Electrical Contractor Party Supplies Winner: Hellmich Electric Inc. Children’s Clothes Winner: Hobby Lobby Second Place: K Mac Electrical LLC Winner: Gigi & Jay’s Second Place: Bunny’s Balloons Third Place: RCI Electric Second Place: Savvy Mom Sale, LLC Third Place: Party City Third Place: OshKosh B’gosh Event Planner Pawn Shop Winner: Tonia Turner Events Cigar Shop Winner: Ricks Gun & Pawn Shop Inc Second Place: Paul Ruby at The Lodge at Gulf State Park Winner: Bouch’s Premium Cigars, Accessories, Second Place: Gold Mine Pawn Shop Third Place: Brittany Robertson at Perdido Beach Resort & More Third Place: Eddie’s Wholesale Jewelry And Pawn Second Place: AL’s Liquor Tobacco Wine Pet Store Family Law Attorney Third Place: Discount Tobacco Outlet Winner: Jared Lyles PC Winner: The Waggy Tail - Fairhope Second Place: Chuck South Consignment Second Place: Pet Smart - Foley Third Place: The Powell Law Firm PC Winner: Luv Me 2 Times Third Place: PetSmart Second Place: Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift Store Recreational Vehicles Insurance Agent Third Place: Uptail Resale Winner: Charlie Ebert - Ebert Agency Inc Winner: White Sands RV Second Place: Josh Wild - State Farm Insurance Agent Discount Store Second Place: Camping World of Robertsdale Third Place: Cindy Vines - South Shore Insurance Agency Winner: Checkouts Third Place: Gulf Coast RV Center Second Place: Burkes Outlet Shoe Store Loan Officer Third Place: Target Winner: Vince Hughes - Bryant Bank Winner: Shoe Station - Eastern Shore Center Second Place: Sherry Weaver Feed Store Second Place: Seaside Shoes & SWIM Third Place: Eileen Frazier, Trustmark Bank, Foley Winner: Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply Third Place: Rack Room Shoes Second Place: Elberta Farmers Co-Op Shopping Center/Outlet Mall Personal Injury Attorney Third Place: Robertsdale Feed Store Winner: Jared Lyles Winner: Tanger Outlets Foley Second Place: Caldwell, Wenzel & Asthana PC Furniture Store Second Place: The Wharf Third Place: Andy Citrin Winner: Furniture City Third Place: Eastern Shore Centre Second Place: Luna Beach Interiors Small Engine Repair Pet Sitter/Trainer Third Place: Malouf Furniture Winner: JD’s House/Pet Sitting Service Winner: Robertsdale Power Equipment Second Place: Rising Covey Kennels Gas Station Second Place: Elberta Hardware Third Place: Fetch ‘n Fun Winner: Buc-ee’s Third Place: JBS Auto Sales Second Place: Town & Country Sporting Goods Photographer Third Place: Shell - U.S. 98, Foley Winner: Jack Swindle Winner: Academy Sports + Outdoors Second Place: Diane Davis Photography Gift Store Second Place: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods Third Place: Stephen Savage Winner: Bungalows Third Place: Dick’s Sporting Goods Second Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Foley Tobacco Store Real Estate Agent Third Place: In the Company of Angels Winner: Emily Burke - JWRE Winner: Bouch’s Premium Cigars, Accessories, Second Place: Mindy Jones - RE/MAX Agent Grills and Outdoor Cooking & More Third Place: Dotty Lou Farias - RE/MAX Agent Winner: Sand Dollar Lifestyles - Orange Beach Second Place: AL’s Liquor Tobacco Wine Second Place: Let’s Get Grillin’ Meats Third Place: Discount Tobacco Outlet Veterinarian Third Place: Eastern Shore Ace Hardware Winner: Dykes Veterinarian Tractor Dealership Second Place: Brent Walker DVM - Walker Hometown Guns and Firearms Dealer Winner: Baldwin Tractor & Equipment, Inc. Animal Care Winner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods Second Place: SunSouth Third Place: Advanced Animal Care - Dr. Julie Cleverdon Second Place: Ricks Gun & Pawn Shop Inc Third Place: Elberta Hardware Wedding Photographer Third Place: Gold Mine Pawn Shop Tuxedo Store Winner: Heather Horne Photography Hardware Store Winner: Anthony’s Bridal Boutique & Second Place: Stephen Savage Winner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods Tuxedo Central Third Place: Stop Or I’ll Shoot Photography Second Place: Paris Ace Hardware - Orange Beach Second Place: Men’s Wearhouse Third Place: Elberta Hardware Third Place: JoS. A. Bank SHOPPING & COMMERCE Jewelry Store Women’s Clothing Antique Store Winner: Manning Jewelry Winner: Wildflowers Boutique Winner: Southern Antiques and Accents Second Place: Diamond Jewelers Second Place: Too Hot Mamas Second Place: Blue Girl Beading Co Third Place: Brenny’s Jewelry Third Place: M&F Casuals Third Place: Red Beard’s Treasure Chest Manufactured Housing Dealer Appliance Store Winner: Emerald Homes LLC Winner: Benson’s Appliance Center Second Place: Discover Modular Homes, Alabama Second Place: Paris Ace Orange Beach Third Place: Sears Hometown Store Alabama Glass Works, Inc. INSULATED GLASS • MIRRORS • SHOWER DOORS PATIO DOOR REPAIR • ALUMINUM STOREFRONTS Residential & Commercial

Moyer Ford: Family owned and operated since 1963 At Moyer Ford, we have devoted ourselves to helping and serving our customers to the best of our ability. We believe the cars we offer are the highest quality and ideal for your life needs. Thanks for voting for us!

We are proud to be your local Ford dealer, family owned and operated since 1963, and look forward to working with you to meet your service, new car sales and used car sales needs!

We have all of the latest Ford trucks, Ford cars, Ford SUVs, Crossovers and Hybrids, from the best-selling F-150 and Super Duty trucks to our full car line, including Fusion, Taurus, and the world famous Mustang, plus an SUV/Crossover to fit every need, including the Escape, Edge, Transit Connect, Explorer and Expedi- tion. We have added the Ranger to the truck line, the Ecosport to the Crossover line, and we are now accepting reservations for the all new Electric Mustang Mach-E. We also have many used and certified pre-owned vehicles to meet every budget.

Owners appreciate working with the factory-trained, certified expert technicians in our friendly, fast and reliable full service garage for all of their maintenance and GLASS AND MIRROR SERVICES repair needs, including oil changes, tire rotations, new and replacement tire sales (we offer 13 major tire brands including Goodyear, Continental Tire and Miche- lin), brake service, batteries, tune ups, radiator, engine and electrical repairs and of course, any warranty work you may need.

We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory on our website, MoyerFordSales.com, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! MARK HENDERSON

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. Our staff is 22636 Canal Road (251) 974-5778 happy to answer any and all inquiries in a timely fashion. We look forward to doing Orange Beach, AL 36561 [email protected] business with you! THANK YOU BALDWIN COUNTY FOR VOTIN US Best Ne Car Dealersi Best Dealersi Serice Best Auto Accessories Asley Serelle Best Car Saleserso Asley Serelle Turer Turer or trst n s s er arecated. e are er onored to ae een oted est o eat adwn n mte cateores. L

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Dan Middleton Jr. was born and raised in Central Baldwin County, attended Robertsdale High School and raised his family here. So it is no surprise that when he started thinking seri- ously about starting his business, he decided to do it right here in his hometown. In the early 1990s Middleton opened Rob- ertsdale Rent-All, an equipment rental company offering a variety of construction and maintenance equipment to a diversified customer base. He credits those early years with providing valuable customer service experience as well as an appreciation for the people of this area. “I’m Photos courtesy of Bruce Workman very thankful to be here in Baldwin County,” Kubota products in a wide variety of segments level. he says, “It’s a great place to live and we have including lawn mowers, utility vehicles and But in the end, Middleton always brings it some of the best customers around.” construction equipment. back to the customer. “I love this region and all In 2002, looking for ways to provide addi- Baldwin Tractor and Equipment backs their that it has to offer,” he says. “I also have a deep tional products and services, Middleton took sales with a complete service department respect for the people that live and work here, ownership of Baldwin County’s Kubota Dealer- staffed with certified technicians. They also car- and I know that a big part of our success is ship, Baldwin Tractor and Equipment. He chose ry other major equipment brands and continue based on that.” It’s what motivates him to keep Kubota based on their outstanding reputation to offer a full line of rental equipment, all from providing the highest quality products at fair for quality, performance and durability know- one location at 22463 State Hwy 59 South in prices, and to keep his customers happy with ing that he could meet the needs of each cus- Robertsdale. the best service during, and long after each tomer with superior products that would serve Dan admits that he’s never satisfied with sale. them best. anything but the best from himself and his staff, All this is also undoubtedly the reason that Kubota introduced its first sub-compact trac- and it is for this reason that his company has Baldwin Tractor & Equipment was voted tor to the United States in 1969 and it was an earned Kubota Elite Dealer status, the highest Baldwin County’s “Best of 2020” in the Tractor overnight success. Subsequently, Kubota Trac- level of recognition given to Kubota Dealer- Dealership category. Dan Middleton has stayed tor Corporation was formed in 1972 and the ships. He is proud of his company’s commit- true to his Baldwin county roots, and the peo- company continued to expand its product line ment to continuous improvement in the areas ple of this community appreciate the results of for the US market. In addition to their exten- of brand reputation, business operations perfor- his work and dedication as much as he appreci- sive line of tractors, Dan’s company now offers mance and customer satisfaction at the highest ates them. Lotus CBD: Alternative healing for a better, healthier you! Lotus CBD is a family run CBD shop in Foley that cares about our customers. With a full line of CBD products, we have something for everyone! CBD has many health benefits for hu- mans as well as animals. We carry a full line of 100% Hemp derived CBD products. CBD oils, face creams, under eye serum, lip revitalizers, vapeable oil, lo- tions, bath bombs, animal oil/treats, edi- bles, topical creams and more. We only carry the finest AWARD WIN- NING CBD!!! For your safety, we do a rigorous search for the best products available and try them ourselves before we ever bring them into inventory. Going the extra mile is our commitment to you!!! ternate ean or a etter eater o Thank you! L

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