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DEATHS PAGE 10

The OnlookerServing the greater NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH BALDWIN communities

Veterans Day

at our schools

PAGE 4-6

Bicentennial wraps up

PAGE 3

1 SECTION • 32 PAGES

Gulf Coast Media

VOLUME 111 • ISSUE 44

INDEX BALDWIN LIVING, 3

CLASSIFIED, 21

HEALTH, 19

LEGALS, 25

OPINION, 23

OUT & ABOUT, 8

PUZZLES, 24

SPORTS, 12

Aaronville citizens concerned about

“displacements,

raised rent”

By JESSICA VAUGHN

[email protected]

FOLEY — Aaronville

citizens recently at-

tended Foley council

meetings in both Oc-

tober and November

after the Planning Com-

mission recommended

moving forward with

a rezoning in the com-

munity. The applicant

for the rezoning request

is the Housing Author-

ity, and the request is

to change the current

zoning of R1 and R3

to PUD. The citizens

are concerned as the

rezoning plan includes

remodeling the homes

in the area, even those

that are occupied. They

argue that this could

potentially leave people

displaced or unable to

move back into their

homes if the Housing

Authority raises prices

after homes are up-

dated.“The original thing

we were told is that the

Housing Authority will

not do anything until a

family moves out, then

they won’t rent that

property again,” said

councilmember Ralph

Hellmich. “They will

continue to do this until

they create enough

space so they can do

the rebuilding project

in phases. They’re not

planning to move ev-

erybody out and build

everything new at once,

they’re going to do it a

little at a time. That way

when the first phase

gets done they can move

people from phase two

houses into the new

houses and begin the

next phase, and the

same with the third

phase.” He states to his

understanding no price

increases will be made

on the properties, and

families will move into

the remodeled homes

paying exactly what

Two motorcyclists,

firefighter die

in crashes

By JOHN UNDERWOOD

[email protected]

ROSINTON — Two mo-

torcyclists and an Escambia

County, Florida, firefighter

lost their lives in separate

crashes Tuesday night and

early Wednesday morning,

Nov. 5 and 6 in central and

north Baldwin County.

On Nov. 5, an Elberta

man was killed in a colli-

sion involving an SUV and a

motorcycle on the Beach Ex-

press near Interstate 10, ac-

cording to a release issued

Wednesday by the Alabama

Law Enforcement Agency.

Then, in the early morn-

ing hours of Nov. 6, a

Pensacola man was killed

in a collision with a tractor-

trailer on County Road 112

near the Florida state line.

An Escambia County, Flor-

ida, firefighter also lost his

life when another tractor-

trailer rig crashed into the

scene.Michael Vincent Postles,

33, of Elberta, was traveling

northbound on the Baldwin

Beach Express at around

8:15 p.m. Nov. 5 when the

Kawaksaki motorcycle he

Anne Corbett appointed to

late husband’s council seat

By TINA COVINGTON

For The Onlooker

[email protected]

BAY MINETTE — Anne

Halliday Corbett has been

appointed in Bay Minette to

take over the council seat left

vacant by the death of her

husband, Danleigh Corbett.

Judge Marcus McDowell ad-

ministered the oath of office at

the Bay Minette City Council

meeting on Monday, Nov. 4.

Anne Corbett was appointed

to the District 1 council seat,

filling the unexpired term of

her late husband, who was

first elected in 2008, then re-

elected in 2012 and 2016. The

term is set to expire in Novem-

ber of 2020.

Mayor Bob Wills presented

Corbett with a portrait of her

husband as well as the name

plate for his council seat.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

SEE AARONVILLE, PAGE 2

SEE CRASHES, PAGE 2

Magnolia Springs terminates

building purchase agreement

By JESSICA VAUGHN

[email protected]

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS —

During a special council meet-

ing held on Wednesday, Nov.

6, Magnolia Springs council-

members voted for Mayor Kim

Koniar to officially terminate

the purchase agreement be-

tween the town and property

owners of 12395 Magnolia

Springs Highway. By termi-

nating the agreement during

the due diligence period, the

council will receive back ear-

nest money in the amount of

$10,000.The town recently entered

into the purchase agreement

at the beginning of October

Councilmembers have spent

the last month performing

due diligence on the property.

Plans included turning the

existing building into a joint

town hall and library before

building inspections revealed

the project would be more

costly than predetermined.

During inspection, the build-

ing was found to have large

amounts of mold covering the

entire bottom of the house,

as well as some mold growing

on the ground beneath the

structure. The mold developed

due to moisture being trapped

in the crawlspace, and while

no wood rot was detected,

Rick Massey, an inspector

with AFS, stated it would cost

approximately $50,000 to miti-

gate the damage. The project

would include controlling the

groundwater and pumping

resting water away from the

property, removing the exist-

ing mold with a three-step

process, and changing the

environment under the house

to prevent mold growing in the

future.Massey pointed out another

problem area was the hallway

floor, where a center beam

under the house was begin-

ning to sink, causing the floor

to slope. He did not notice any

mold spreading into the house

or termites, but stated neither

SEE MAGNOLIA, PAGE 2

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INSIDE

The Islander

Moore receives Island Spirit Award for OctoberThe Coastal Alabama Busi-

ness Chamber recently

presented the Island Spirit

Award for the month of

October to Paige Moore of

Duck’s Diner in Orange

Beach. See more on page 16.

Gov. Ivey awards $2.58 million to enhance outdoor recreation in AlabamaAlabama’s great outdoors

is about to get even better

thanks to grants totaling

$2.58 million awarded by

Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds

will improve parks and

recreational areas in seven

Alabama cities and one

state park. Turn to page 2 to

read more.


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Gary D. BarlowEverett D. BlevinsBruce Angus BrownDavid K. BurtonRobert Lee Callaway Sr.Cecil Agnew Thompson Jr.

DEATHS PAGE 10

Veterans Day at our schoolsPAGE 4-6

Bicentennial wraps upPAGE 3


CLASSIFIED, 21

HEALTH, 19

LEGALS, 25

OPINION, 23

OUT & ABOUT, 8

PUZZLES, 24

SPORTS, 12

Shelby announces $14.4 million DOT BUILD grant for Gulf Shores highway infrastructure project Submitted

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transpor-tation (DOT) will award the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, a federal highway infrastruc-ture improvement grant in the amount of $14,404,831 for a project to increase the ca-pacity of State Highway 59 in Baldwin County. The grant is made available as part of the

DOT Better Utilizing Invest-ment to Leverage Develop-ment (BUILD) Grant Program, which focuses on economic de-velopment and infrastructure upgrades.

“This is excellent news for the City of Gulf Shores and our Gulf Coast region,” said Senator Shelby. “The $14.4 million BUILD grant from DOT will enhance the safety

CITY OF GULF SHORESSEE SHELBY, PAGE 2

Everyone in attendance donned their 1920s attire.

THE ORANGE BEACH RECREATION CENTER

The Violinist performed to a sold out crowd

By MELANIE [email protected]

The City of Orange Beach’s Creative Direc-tor, Jessica Langston’s “The Violinist” was performed to a sold out crowd Oct. 30.

The murder mys-tery dinner included an evening of music, entertainment, food and drinks with a 1920s theme. The 104 in at-tendance at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach came dressed to impress in their finest 1920s attire.

“I am blessed beyond words by the outpour-

SEE VIOLINIST, PAGE 15

A little sweet and spooky competition at Gulf Shores High School

First place team in the Gulf Shores High Cupcake Competition

MELANIE LECROY / STAFF PHOTO

CITY OF ORANGE BEACH


A little sweet and spooky competition was brewing

in the gymnasium of Gulf Shores High School Oct. 31.

A school-wide cupcake competition was held in the gymnasium for any student

that wished to compete. Over a dozen teams participated and were judged on taste, decora-

SEE SPOOKY, PAGE 18

An evening of recognition and community in Orange Beach


The November Community Potluck featured the annual police and fire awards cer-emony Nov. 4 at the Orange Beach Community Center.

Orange Beach Fire Chief Mike Kimmerling presented the 2019 City of Orange Beach Fire Department firefighter of

SEE EVENING, PAGE 2

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DAPHNE — Recycling col-lection schedules, costs and the material accepted may soon change in Daphne, but the company taking the city’s recyclables will remain the same, city officials said.

The Daphne City Council will hold public meetings in the near future to discuss changes that officials hope will help reduce the cost of solid waste collection that is projected to cost taxpayers


OUTDOORS: Alabama snapper anglers stay within 2019 quota, PAGE 11

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The Courier

Recognizing Baldwin veteransVeterans were celebrated with ceremonies around Baldwin County in honor of Veterans Day. While the holiday to celebrate those who served in the armed forces was Monday, schools and communities held a variety of celebrations over several days. See pictures on page 15.

Daphne business owner arrested on theft chargeBaldwin County Sheriff’s Office investigators ar-rested a Daphne business owner on theft charges after a Magnolia Springs customer reported that he took $1,400 for a job that was never completed. Find out more on page 18.


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Gary D. BarlowEverett D. BlevinsBruce Angus BrownDavid K. BurtonRobert Lee Callaway Sr.Cecil Agnew Thompson Jr.

DEATHS PAGE 10

Veterans Day at our schoolsPAGE 4-6

Bicentennial wraps upPAGE 3


CLASSIFIED, 21

HEALTH, 19

LEGALS, 25

OPINION, 23

OUT & ABOUT, 8

PUZZLES, 24

SPORTS, 12

Daphne plans recycling changes

The gates to the drop-off center for Daphne recyclables are locked. The city closed the center in October. The site will reopen during the Christmas holidays, but will only take cardboard.

More boats should soon be able to use the Daphne public boat launch following the approval of $800,000 in federal funding to dredge the D’Olive Bay channel.

GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO

GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTOS

SEE RECYCLING, PAGE 2

Spanish Fort seeking education commissionersBy GUY [email protected]

SPANISH FORT — City Council members hope to move forward with appointing the nine members of the Spanish Fort School Commission after ques-tions arose about the appointment of four of the commissioners.

The board members will decide how money raised in the three-mill education tax passed for Spanish Fort schools will be spent. The tax is expected to bring in about $800,000 a year with the first year’s revenue coming in by the end of 2020.

Spanish Fort voters approved the tax in a resolution on Sept. 17. Fairhope voters also ap-proved a three-mill tax for schools in that dis-trict on the same date.

The Spanish Fort ref-erendum approved by voters called for four of the nine commissioners to be appointed based on recommendations from the principals of the four schools in the district.

At the Spanish Fort City Council meeting on Nov. 4, Shannon Cau-ley, the Baldwin County Board of Education member whose district includes Spanish Fort, said Superintendent of Education Eddie Tyler did not want principals involved in the selec-tion process.

“Mr. Tyler has said several times that he’s not comfortable with principals making ap-pointments to this com-mission,” Cauley told council members. “He doesn’t want the prin-cipals involved with the politics that could come from this.”

Councilman J.R. Smith said the selection process was listed in

SEE EDUCATION, PAGE 2

Spanish Fort, Daphne projects get funding

By GUY [email protected]

SPANISH FORT — Projects to improve public access to Mobile Bay in Daphne and Spanish Fort can move for-ward with the approval of more than $3 million in fed-eral funding.

The announcement by Gov. Kay Ivey of funding for 16 Baldwin and Mobile County projects through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act includes funding for a Causeway waterfront park and welcome center in Span-ish Fort and the dredging of the D’Olive Bay channel in Daphne.

Chris Blankenship, com-missioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said the projects will make local waters more accessible to

residents and visitors.“The projects we’re an-

nouncing today will have a great impact on improving the public access to our water-front and waterways, create some special places for out-door recreation and provide

critical information that is needed to protect and main-tain our beautiful Mobile Bay and its tributaries,” he said.

The city of Spanish Fort will receive $2.5 million to

SEE FUNDING, PAGE 2

Spanish Fort officials plan to move forward with plans to create a waterfront park and welcome center on Mobile Bay where a Hudson Oil gas station once stood. The city will receive $2.5 million in federal funding for the project.

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According to Prodisee Pan-try officials, more than 1,500 Thanksgiving meals were distributed to needy fami-lies in Baldwin County this month.

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The Baldwin TimesHoliday arrives early at Swift School Baldwin County Association of Realtors works with national organization to supply every student with new shoes By ALLISON MARLOW [email protected]

Swift School first grader Jose sat cross-legged on the gym floor and stared at the new pair of shoes. He lifted them from the crisp, new box and kissed them. “I love my new shoes, they’re soft,” he said quietly. Jose and each of his 90 class-

mates received a brand new pair of shoes last week, cour-tesy of the Baldwin County Association of Realtors and the nationwide Shoes That Fit program. Last week representatives from the two organizations visited 24 schools with stacks of brand new shoes, dispers-

ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTO

SEE SWIFT, PAGE 3

Baldwin County Public Schools holiday concerts

It’s beginning to sound a lot like the holidays in Baldwin County Schools. If holi-day music is your jam, let these talented young musicians help make your holiday bright. Below is a list of con-cert dates for Baldwin County Schools that includes everything from traditional Madri-gal Christmas music to steel drums. For more information contact in-dividual schools.

Dec. 3Daphne Middle School Band Concert » 6:30 p.m. » Trojan Hall, located on the Daphne High School campusA holiday photo booth will be open beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 5Elberta High School Christmas Band Concert » 6:30 p.m. » Elberta High School Gym

Pine Grove Elementary School » 6 p.m.

Foley High School Band Concert, jazz ensemble and trombone ensemble, Thomas Hospital Christmas & Carols » 5:30 – 7 p.m.

SEE CONCERTS, PAGE 3

50 years of helping people help themselves

By ALLISON MARLOW [email protected]

The last Sunday, of every January, of every year, has officially been set aside to honor the work by hundreds of volunteers at Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. over the last 50

years. Despite the official resolu-tion passed by Daphne city leaders, those volunteers, will most likely spend that day working, like they do nearly every day, of every year, to help those in need in Baldwin County.

“When new people come into the region and want to help people in our county there is a conduit already set up,” said Sally Deane, ex-ecutive director. “It’s a strong organization and it is nice to know that there is a com-munity organization that has

been here this long and thriv-ing.”The county-wide ministry began as a small council formed by church members who were concerned about the safety of migrant workers'

County hosts Complete Count Committee kickoff for 2020 censusBy JOHN [email protected]

ROBERTSDALE — As we head into 2020, residents in Baldwin County have a lot to consider, but one thing they may not have thought about that Baldwin County officials want to bring to the forefront is the upcoming 2020 Census.Baldwin County officials

gathered for a Complete County Committee kickoff meeting on Friday at the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency’s Emer-gency Operations Center.“A lot of people may be wondering why we held the meeting here,” said Sherry-Lea Bloodworth Botop. the County Commission’s Public Information officer/Commu-

nity Engagement manager, “it’s because EMA is the cen-ter of activity for a lot of what goes on in Baldwin County.”Bloodworth Botop, along with Tanner Jones, research analyst with the Baldwin County Economic Develop-ment Commission, and Jean E. Hogue, partnership special-ist with the Atlanta Regional Census Center, conducted the

kickoff meeting on Friday, Nov. 22 and will be working with city’s and communities throughout Baldwin County as Census Day — the day Cen-sus cards go out throughout the nation — nears on April 1.“We cannot stress enough how important it is that everyone be counted,” said

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Alabama Credit Union 23Alabama Glass Works, Inc. 37Ascent Audiology & Hearing 33Baldwin County Humane Society 31Baldwin Tractor 38, 40Barr Group Mortgage 29Bay Music LLC 33Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control 2, 4 Big Daddy’s Grill 35Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods 23Cardiology Associates 31 Coastal Alabama Community College 30Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market 35 Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach 21Cobb & Terrezza Optical 11Dirty Hairy Dog Wash 30 Ebert Agency 21Emerald Homes 20, 21Fish River Grill 14 Frances Holk-Jones – State Farm 27Furniture City 18Healthsource of Foley 28Hellmich Electric, Inc. 10Infirmary Health 24, 25Island Granite 12, 13

J&M Tackle 16Josh Lankford – State Farm 35Live Oak Village 27Lotus CBD 38, 39M&F Casuals 17Manning Jewelry 11Middleton Auto Parts 24Moyer Ford 37Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply 33 OWA 18, 19Parker Kennels 3, 6 Pen Air Federal Credit Union 18Pine Rest Funeral Home 4, 5Portabella’s 31Practical Pools & Ponds, LLC 28 Racine’s Feed, Garden & Supply, Inc. 24Reflexions Hair Salon 29Roberts Brothers, Inc. 10Riviera Utilities 6, 7Snook Christian Academy 12 Southern Antiques and Accents 30The Track Family Fun Park 8, 9 United Bank 14, 15 Wildflowers Boutique 28Wolf Bay Lodge 29

ADVERTISER INDEX10 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media

HELLMICHELECTRIC, INC.

Beth & Gary Hellmich, OwnersBeth & Gary Hellmich, Owners903 West Laurel Ave., Foley, Al 36535903 West Laurel Ave., Foley, Al 36535

251-943-2350251-943-2350www.hellmichelectricinc.comwww.hellmichelectricinc.com

Commercial/ResidentialCommercial/ResidentialAll Work GuaranteedAll Work GuaranteedLicensed & InsuredLicensed & Insured

CAMPING SUPPLIESELECTRICAL CONTRACTORELECTRICIAN SERVICES

AND THE WINNERS ARE...Gulf Coast Media • December 20, 2019 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • 11

Cobb and Terrezza Optical is honored to accept 1st place for Best 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

Optical for all of your eye care and eye wear needs.

Call Cobb & Terrezza Optical today to get your vision to 20/20 for 2020!

Eyewear that sets you apart from the crowd.

• Most vision and medical insurances accepted

• Over 2,500 frames and sunglasses to choose from

309 N. McKenzie St.Foley, AL 36535

251.943.5115

www.TerrezzaOptical.com

EYEGLASS STORE

OPTOMETRIST

JEWELRY STORE

THANK YOUBALDWIN COUNTY!

Everyone should own at least one special and unique piece of jewelry. Our goal is to make it happen!

MANNINGJEWELRY

• Custom Design Jewelry By Glenn Manning• Quality Repairs

• Beautiful Showcase Jewelry• Outstanding Service Since 1949

207 West Laurel Ave. (U.S. Hwy. 98)Foley, AL.

251-943-4771Beside Gift Horse Restaurant

www.manningjewelry.comOpen Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

AUTOMOTIVEAuto Accessories

Winner: Moyer Ford Sales IncSecond Place: AutoZone Auto Parts

Third Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet

Auto Audio and ElectronicsWinner: Paul’s Sound and Performance

Second Place: Radical RidezThird Place: Floyd’s Exhaust & Performance

Auto DetailerWinner: Bebo’s Express Car Wash - Foley

Second Place: Orange Beach Marine CleanThird Place: Southern Chevrolet

Auto InsuranceWinner: Frances Holk-Jones - State Farm Insurance Agent

Second Place: Josh Wild - State Farm Insurance AgentThird Place: Alfa Insurance

Auto Loan ProviderWinner: Pen Air Federal Credit Union

Second Place: Alabama Credit UnionThird Place: Citizens’ Bank Inc

Auto PartsWinner: Middleton Auto Parts

Second Place: O’Reilly Auto Parts - FoleyThird Place: AutoZone Auto Parts

Car SalespersonWinner: Ashley Sherelle Turner - Moyer Ford

Second Place: Holly Bishop - Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Foley

Third Place: Cliff Stapleton - Terry Thompson Chevrolet

Car WashWinner: Bebo’s Express Car Wash - Foley

Second Place: Da’ CarwashThird Place: Zippy’s Car Wash

Dealership ServiceWinner: Moyer Ford Sales Inc

Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamThird Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet

Local MechanicWinner: Doering Tire Service

& Automotive RepairSecond Place: Huck’s Automotive Performance

Third Place: Lott’s Auto Care

New Car DealershipWinner: Moyer Ford Sales Inc


Oil ChangeWinner: Terry Thompson Chevrolet

Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamThird Place: Walmart Supercenter

RimsWinner: Radical Ridez

Second Place: Floyd’s Exhaust & PerformanceThird Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet

Service and RepairWinner: Sweat Tire Inc

Second Place: Freeman Collision Center LLCThird Place: Huck’s Automotive Performance

TiresWinner: Sweat Tire Inc

Second Place: Doering Tire Service & Automotive Repair

Third Place: Fairhope Tire

Towing ServiceWinner: Tony’s Towing IncSecond Place: Little Bitty’s TowingThird Place: Auto Medic - Loxley

Truck BedlinersWinner: Custom Truck Accessories

Second Place: Floyd’s Exhaust & PerformanceThird Place: Commercial Van Specialist

UpholsteryWinner: Suncoast Creations

Second Place: Commercial Van SpecialistThird Place: Orange Beach Marine Clean

Used Car DealershipWinner: Coastal Auto Group


Window TintingWinner: Precision Glass Tinting

Second Place: Paul’s Sound and PerformanceThird Place: Radical Ridez

ISLAND GRANITE presents its concept store in FoleyIn order to bring the public closer to the trends of the natural stone universe, Island

Granite, opened this year in Baldwin County, its first concept store. The space presents to customers and contractors the option of a personalized service in a sophisticated and comfortable environment.

The shop, which specializes in natural stone countertops, displays products from vari-ous brands and suppliers, offering multiple color and texture choices in materials such as granite, marble, quartz and quartzite. “Every detail of this store has been thought to make the customer experience more enjoyable. Our catalog today has thousands of options and we worked together with our distributors so that they can see as many materials as possible, broadening their choices. ” said Tiago Mota, owner of Island Granite.

Located in an area over 2 acres, the showroom shares space with the company’s granite

yard, where is possible to choose from several options of full slabs that can be used for many projects; and the new fabrication building, which has also been modernized to increase quality and production capacity. Only on the last 6 months, since the new shop began production, they’ve installed about 40,000 Sq.Ft of kitchen and bathroom counter-tops.

To close the year with a gold key, Island Granite has won 3 prizes in the “Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020; on the categories: Best Countertop Installation, Best Bathroom Remodeler and Best Granite Counters.

The Island Granite showroom is located at 20053 Richard Childress Ln, Foley AL; and operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information you can call 251-943-7663.

Thank you Baldwin County!

VOTED:

#1 Private School

#2 Pre-School

Since 1904. Being United Has Its Advantages.Founded in 1904, United Bank has a rich history of serving the commu-

nities of Southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida as only a community bank can. Here at United Bank we provide the latest conveniences along-side hometown customer service that generations before would be proud of. United Bank is routinely recognized as one of America's strongest banks and is committed to providing the exceptional customer service our customers have come to expect.

On January 4, 2019, United Bank, founded as the Bank of Atmore, cel-ebrated 115 years of service to the South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities we so proudly serve. During these years, we endured two world wars, the Great Depression, and countless other political and eco-nomic events. We consider those years a success for the simple fact that we survived. That alone places us among few other banks that can boast the same distinction.

Another way that we might evaluate these 115 years is in terms of growth. When we opened in January 1904, the Bank of Atmore had paid capital stock of $15,000 and by October 1904, we had assets totaling $44,668. Growth and prosperity endured through the decades. During the 1960s and 1970s, the bank expanded its Main office time and again and the bank opened its Flomaton branch as well as a new Atmore branch. At the end of 1978, the bank experienced the most rapid growth in its history achieving a growth rate of 406 percent. We concluded the decade in 1979 with total assets of $45.7 million.

During 1982, the Bank of Atmore created a holding company, United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc., purchased its Frisco City location and opened a branch in Monroeville. It also began operating as United Bank, and headed into this decade with a host of technological improvements including ATMs, Advantage 24 Bankline telephone service, check im-aging, and more. In the late 1990s, additional branches were opened in Foley, Lillian and Bay Minette. United Bank started the 21st century with continued growth by opening full service branches in Silverhill, Magno-lia Springs, Summerdale, and a second office in Bay Minette. We entered Florida with full service branching in Jay and Milton, Florida in 2005.

The Business Banking Center was opened in Loxley in November of 2006. The Pace, Florida branch was opened in 2007 along with a new office in the Eastern Shore Centre. We recently opened a full service branch located just behind the Lox-ley Business Center bringing our total branches to 17 in addition to three specialized loan offices.

Today, United Bank is routinely recognized as one of America’s stron-gest banks by national bank ratings firms. United Bank’s Internet Banking is an exciting opportunity to better serve our customers and introduce oth-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 and offer customer service and convenience, too. We are committed to the communities of South Alabama and Northwest Florida. Our past, present and future prosperity is founded upon this singular mission.

A native of Camden, Ala., Jones joined United Bank in 1990 and became President and CEO in 1992. He is a Navy veteran and received both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Admin-istration from Auburn University. He is a graduate of Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University, the ABA National Commercial Lending School, and the Professional Master of Banking School at Louisiana State Uni-versity.

Currently Jones serves on the Auburn Magazine Board of Directors, the Industrial Development Board for the City of Atmore, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council and the Community Development Bankers Association.

Atmore’s North Main Street about 1918.

CEO Robert R. Jones

608 S. McKenzie Street(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)

Foley, Alabama251.952.FISH (3474)

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy(Next to Rouses)

Gulf Shores, Alabama251.948.1110

19270 Scenic Hwy. 98Fairhope, Alabama251.928.8118

11950 County Road 32Fairhope, AL

Fairhope, Alabama251.990.3535

THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US!First Place:• French Fries at

the Beach

Second Place:• Al Fresco Dining at

the Beach• Family Restaurant• Gumbo

Third Place:• Burger at the Beach• Fried Shrimp at the Beach• Sports Bar• Takeout

Creator of the original recipe of Swamp Soup.

Jubilee Beast Bloody Mary

AND THE WINNERS ARE...16 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media

BAIT & TACKLE SHOP

Thank you for voting us the BEST!

BEST OF THE BEACHAl Fresco Dining at the Beach

Winner: The Gulf - Orange BeachSecond Place: Fish River GrillThird Place: LuLu’s Gulf Shores

Bait and Tackle ShopWinner: J&M Tackle

Second Place: Sam’s Bait and TackleThird Place: Hooked Up Bait & Tackle

BeachWinner: Orange Beach

Second Place: Gulf ShoresThird Place: Gulf State Park

Beach and Nautical Décor StoreWinner: The Southern Grind Coffee House

at The WharfSecond Place: Old Time Pottery Foley

Third Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Orange Beach

Beach BarWinner: Flora-Bama

Second Place: Pirates Cove Marina & RestaurantThird Place: The Gulf - Orange Beach

Beach for DogsWinner: Pirate’s CoveSecond Place: Ft. Morgan

Third Place: Fairhope

Beach FurnitureWinner: Coco Island Furniture & Accessories

Second Place: Think Outside...Third Place: Malouf Furniture

Beach Venue for Amusement RidesWinner: OWA

Second Place: The Track Family Fun Park

Third Place: The Wharf

Beach Venue for Live MusicWinner: The Wharf Amphitheater

Second Place: Flora-BamaThird Place: The Hangout

Bloody Mary at the BeachWinner: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach

Second Place: Perdido Beach ResortThird Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach

Boat DealershipWinner: Paradise Marine Center

Second Place: Grander MarineThird Place: Legendary Marine - Gulf Shores

Boat TourWinner: Sail Wild Hearts

Second Place: Back Bay Sailing AdventuresThird Place: Barefoot Private Family Dolphin

Excursions & Cruises

Boutique at the BeachWinner: Wildflowers Boutique

Second Place: Tallulah’s TreasuresThird Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant at Orange Beach

Burger at the BeachWinner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant

Second Place: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, and Food TruckThird Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores

Bushwacker at the BeachWinner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant

Second Place: Flora-BamaThird Place: Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach

Charter Fishing BoatWinner: Reel Surprise Charters

Second Place: Sea Hunter ChartersThird Place: Bama Slam Inshore Adventures

Crab Cake at the BeachWinner: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Second Place: Cosmo’s Restaurant & BarThird Place: DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen

Crawfish at the BeachWinner: Rouses MarketSecond Place: The Undertow

Third Place: DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen

Family BeachWinner: Gulf Shores Public Beach

Second Place: Orange BeachThird Place: Gulf State Park

French Fries at the BeachWinner: Fish River Grill - Gulf ShoresSecond Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach

Third Place: LuLu’s - Gulf Shores

Fried Seafood Platter at the BeachWinner: DeSoto’s Seafood KitchenSecond Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Foley

Third Place: Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

Fried Shrimp at the BeachWinner: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Foley

Second Place: Sea N SudsThird Place: Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores

Gumbo at the BeachWinner: Wolf Bay Restaurant - Foley

Second Place: Sea N SudsThird Place: Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

Happy Hour at the BeachWinner: Cobalt, The RestaurantSecond Place: Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar

Third Place: Perdido Beach Resort

Gulf Coast Media • December 20, 2019 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • 17

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

Holiday store hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am-5:30pm

Sundays 1-4pm

380 Fairhope AvenueFairhope AL. 36532

251-928-5564

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

M&F Casuals: Leading the way in Downtown FairhopeOver 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 contin-ues 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 and Dallas, M&F Casuals has always maintained a commitment to provide the most current styles and trends at affordable prices.

A women’s boutique, M&F Casuals offers a great shopping experience with a myriad of high-quality brands and styles. We carry specialty clothing, accessories, shoes, and unique gifts. Our customers, who are dear friends to us, look for us to provide the latest trends, and trust us to be honest about fit, style, and value. We appeal to the casual day-to-day dresser who is not afraid to kick it up a notch when they need to. Our philosophy of “Lifestyle Affordable Dressing at its Very Best” helps us deliver exceptional service to all of our loyal customers.

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 a wardrobe of clothes that will fit best. We always strive for a high level of custom-er service. Our wonderful sales team loves to see you in the store, and will go out of their way to welcome you and make sure that you find what you need.

Lifeguard at the BeachWinner: Orange Beach Surf Rescue

Second Place: Malachi Morgan

Margarita at the BeachWinner: Cactus Cantina - Canal Road

Second Place: LuLu’s - Gulf ShoresThird Place: Margarita Loca Bar & Grill

MarinaWinner: Sportsman Marina

Second Place: Zeke’s Landing MarinaThird Place: The Wharf Marina

Oysters at the BeachWinner: Acme Oyster House

Second Place: Papa Rocco’sThird Place: Voyagers

Parasailing BoatWinner: Ike’s Parasail

Second Place: Orange Beach ParasailThird Place: Chute Em Up Parasail

Pizza at the BeachWinner: Papa Rocco’s

Second Place: Crico’s Pizza & SubsThird Place: Trattoria Pizza & Italian OWA

Place to go on a Date at the BeachWinner: Cobalt, The Restaurant

Second Place: VoyagersThird Place: Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina

Restaurant for Beach SceneryWinner: The Gulf - Orange Beach

Second Place: Perch, at the LodgeThird Place: Sea N Suds

Did you know OWA means “Big Water”?OWA. It means big water in the Muscogee Creek language, and that’s

what families can see from the peaks of OWA’s highest amusement-park rides: big views of the Gulf of Mexico. Down below, in the glow of carousel lights and traditional Southern streets, another view is illuminated for par-ents — the satisfaction of a day well-spent and long-remembered.

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-ed on a 1.5-acre island surrounded by the property’s signature lake, new menus along the streets of Downtown OWA, an ever-changing audi-ence-participation playlist coordinating music, lights and fountain jets in the lake bringing all of OWA together; a beach-vacation tradition that’s made new with every visit.

Family is at the center of the OWA experience. The Park’s 22 rides and new Wacky Waters splash pad provide a lot of thrills — especially the thrill of a place where parents can enjoy saying yes over and over again. It’s always a relaxing day with the kid-friendly atmosphere and great value on food and beverage.

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 for shopping, a memorable meal or treat. From local favorites like Fairhope Soap Company to national names like Wahlburger’s and Paula Deen’s Fami-ly Kitchen, there’s something for everyone. A stroll around Downtown OWA is like a visit to the Southern towns that inspired it: hospitable, comfortable — a memorable Coastal Alabama day.

The OWA experience doesn’t stop when the day ends; a new, on-site TownePlace Suites by Marriott offers the comfort and service guests expect from Marriott, but with a one-of-a-kind décor that plays off OWA’s fun atmosphere. Natural materials and design elements in the hotel honor the vision of the Poarch Creek Indians who first envisioned this family-friendly place known as OWA.

OWA’s expansive property also house the Foley Sports Tourism Complex, which opened to the public in 2016. Complete with 16 outdoor state-of-the-art sports fields, the City of Foley’s Sports Complex hosts a number of sporting events and tournaments throughout the year. Adjacent to the 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 families to visit OWA.

22893 State Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale251-947-5877

FurnitureCityAL.com

Best Furniture Store in Baldwin County

Thanks for voting for us!

FURNITURE STORE

Emerald Homes delivers quality, value, and peace of mind!Emerald Homes LLC has delivered quality, value, peace of mind, and long lasting

customer satisfaction in beautiful and aff ordable homes. We are proud of the reputa-tion we have earned as the leading Manufactured Home Dealership along the Gulf Coast.

Through Emerald Homes’ vertically integrated organization, we are able to off er 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.

As a locally family-owned company, our commitment to quality and value is even integrated into our compensation systems. At Emerald Homes we believe that quality, value, and satisfaction are inseparable. Our goal is to sell customers dream homes that exceed their expectations.

We have the Nation’s Finest Home Builders including; Buccaneer, Winston,

Clayton, Hamilton, Fleetwood, Southern Energy, and others. Emerald Homes is a family owned and operated since 1997. We are dedicated to

making your home purchase easy while always putting your best interest fi rst. Em-erald Homes has an A+ service team to make your home purchase the best decision you have made. We look forward to making owning a home a reality.

Emerald Homes LLC24950 Highway 59 Loxley AL, 36551 (251)-947-2311 or (251)-964-SAVE (7283) www.emeraldhomesllc.com Emerald Homes LLC @emeraldhomesllc Emerald Homes LLC @emeraldhomesllc Emerald Homes LLC @emeraldhomesllc

BEST ART GALLERY

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WEDDINGS | FINE ART | WATERFRONT VENUE | ART CLASSES

26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach251-981-ARTS (2787)CoastalArtsCenter.com

ART GALLERY

HOME OF THE AWARD WINNING

March 14-15, 2020

www.EbertAgency.com

Family OwnedFamily OwnedFor 3 GenerationsFor 3 Generations

Family OwnedFamily OwnedFor 3 GenerationsFor 3 Generations

222 West Laurel Ave., Foley, Alabama

251-943-2281Work: 251-943-2281 • Cell: 251-747-5770

[email protected]

INSURANCE • BONDS

Charles J. Ebert, IIIPresident

� ank you Baldwin County for voting us best insurance agency and insurance agent!

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...Romantic Restaurant at the Beach

Winner: VoyagersSecond Place: Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina

Third Place: Villaggio Grille

Shrimp and Grits at the BeachWinner: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Second Place: Cobalt, The RestaurantThird Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach

Souvenirs at the BeachWinner: Souvenir City

Second Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant at Orange BeachThird Place: The Orange Beach Store

BUSINESSArchitecture Firm

Winner: McCollough ArchitectureSecond Place: Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

Third Place: Adams Stewart Architects, LLC

Auction CompanyWinner: Coastal Auction Co IncSecond Place: Bonds Realty & AuctionThird Place: Area 59 Auction House

Bail Bond CompanyWinner: A+ Bail Bonds

Second Place: Baldwin County Bonding Co IncThird Place: L.A. Investigations & Bail Bonds

BarbershopWinner: Dallas Jones Barber Shop

Second Place: Wayne’s Barber ShopThird Place: Chuck’s Barber Shop

Bed & BreakfastWinner: Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast

Second Place: Hotel MagnoliaThird Place: Original Romar House B & B Inn

Child Care CenterWinner: SonShine Park - Foley First Baptist

Second Place: Cradle 2 Crayons, Inc.Third Place: First Baptist Child Development Center

Cleaning CompanyWinner: Bayside Concierge &

Cleaning ServicesSecond Place: Two Maids & A Mop of Baldwin County

Third Place: Maids of Jubilee

Commercial Real Estate CompanyWinner: Keller Williams Alabama Gulf Coast

Second Place: Roberts Brothers FairhopeThird Place: Scout South Properties

Computer and IT CompanyWinner: PointClear Networks

Second Place: Datatrust Technologies & Consultants, Inc.Third Place: The HOTspot

Third Place: Tmak Signs & Graphics

Copy ShopWinner: Printing Pros

Second Place: The UPS Store - FoleyThird Place: Printing Zone

Third Place: The UPS Store - Orange Beach

Dance StudioWinner: South Baldwin Dance CenterSecond Place: Creative Outlet Dance Center

Third Place: Coastal Ballet

Day SpaWinner: Serenity at The Beach Salon & Spa

Second Place: The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Third Place: Massage Therapeutics

Dry CleanersWinner: All Baldwin Cleaners

Second Place: Champion Cleaners Eastern ShoreThird Place: AAA North-Side Laundromat & Dry Cleaners

FloristWinner: Stemz Flower Shop

Second Place: Hub City FloristThird Place: All Island Flowers

Funeral HomeWinner: Pine Rest Funeral Home

and Memorial Park LLCSecond Place: Mack Funeral Home Inc

Third Place: Cason Funeral Service

Golf Cart Sales and ServiceWinner: Taylor’s Golf Cart Sales & Services

Second Place: Gulf Carts PlusThird Place: Baldwin Golf Cart Sales

Hair SalonWinner: Reflexions Hair Salon

Second Place: The Hair GalleryThird Place: Anthony Jones Hair Salon - Orange Beach

HotelWinner: The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa,

Autograph CollectionSecond Place: Perdido Beach Resort

Third Place: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel

Insurance CompanyWinner: Josh Lankford - State Farm

Insurance AgentSecond Place: Frances Holk-Jones - State Farm Insurance Agent

Third Place: McCarron Insurance Group

Internet Service ProviderWinner: Riviera Utilities

Second Place: Island FiberThird Place: Mediacom

Lumber CompanyWinner: Swift Supply - Orange BeachSecond Place: Ford Lumber & Millwork Co., Inc.

Third Place: Gulf Coast Building Supply & Hardware

Massage TherapistWinner: Kneading Relief Massage Therapy

Second Place: Massage TherapeuticsThird Place: Mountain Massage & Day Spa

Nail SalonWinner: Angel Nail & Spa

Second Place: Leila’s Nails and SpaThird Place: Kim’s Nails & Tan

Paving CompanyWinner: R & S Paving & Grading Inc

Second Place: Mobile Asphalt Co PlantThird Place: American Asphalt Inc

Pest ControlWinner: Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control Inc

Second Place: Arrow ExterminatorsThird Place: Xtreme Xterminating Robertsdale

Pet BoardingWinner: Parker Kennels

Second Place: Dykes Veterinary ClinicThird Place: Canal Road Animal Hospital

Pet GroomingWinner: Dirty Hairy Dog Wash

Second Place: Kandi’s Pampered Pooch Pet GroomingThird Place: Parker Kennels

Piercing StudioWinner: Pink’s Ink Tattoo Parlor

Second Place: The Bell Rose Tattoo & PiercingThird Place: Symbolic Ink Tattoo Studio

Real Estate CompanyWinner: Roberts Brothers, Inc.

Second Place: RE/MAX Paradise of Orange BeachThird Place: JWRE Gulf Coast - Emily Burke

Real Estate Licensing CompanyWinner: Academy of Real Estate

Orange BeachSecond Place: Real Estate School of South Alabama - RESSA

Third Place: Classic Real Estate School

Self-Storage FacilityWinner: Storage Plus Baldwin County

Second Place: Secure Storage - FoleyThird Place: East 180 U-Stor-It

Sign CompanyWinner: Vulcan Signs, FoleySecond Place: Modern Signs LLC

Third Place: Boone Signs, Inc.

Tanning SalonWinner: Suns Up Tans

Second Place: Palm Beach TanThird Place: Island Tan

Tattoo StudioWinner: Pink’s Ink Tattoo Parlor

Second Place: The Bell Rose Tattoo & PiercingThird Place: Man O’ War Tattoo

Taxi/Limo ServiceWinner: Coast Cab

Second Place: Luxury Limo LLC - Gulf ShoresThird Place: Bayside Taxi - Fairhope

Temp/Employment AgencyWinner: Long’s Human Resource Services

Second Place: Express Employment ProfessionalsThird Place: Premiere Staffing Services

Travel AgencyWinner: Go Time Travel

Second Place: Eastern Shore Travel IncThird Place: Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Tree ServiceWinner: Ickes Tree Service

Second Place: Chris Francis Tree CareThird Place: Ultimate Tree Service LLC

COMMUNITY & ENTERTAINMENT

Apartment ComplexWinner: ONE CLUB Gulf Shores

Second Place: Colonial Grand at TraditionsThird Place: Annandale Park Apartments

ArcadeWinner: Groovy Goat

Second Place: The Gulf Bowl & Captain’s Choice Seafood Restaurant

Third Place: The Track Family Fun Park

Art GalleryWinner: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

Second Place: Eastern Shore Art CenterThird Place: Foley Art Center

Charity EventWinner: Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival

Second Place: Foley BBQ & BluesThird Place: Hound Dog Music Fest

ChurchWinner: City Hope Church - Foley

Second Place: Magnolia Springs Baptist ChurchThird Place: 3Circle Church - South Campus

Civic ClubWinner: Foley Woman’s Club

Second Place: Impact 100Third Place: Fairhope Rotary Club

Community EventWinner: Elberta Sausage Festival

Second Place: Shrimp FestivalThird Place: Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

Escape RoomWinner: Breakout Games - Orange Beach

Second Place: Get A Clue Escape RoomsThird Place: Gulf Coast Escape Room, Inc.

Event EntertainmentWinner: Legends in Concert at the OWA Theater

Second Place: The Wharf AmphitheaterThird Place: Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

Event ServicesWinner: Big Day WeddingsSecond Place: Gulf Coast Sounds

Third Place: SOHO Events and Rentals

Event VenueWinner: Oak Hollow Farm

Second Place: The Wharf AmphitheaterThird Place: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

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Est. 1946

CAMPBELLCAMPBELLHARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS

Robertsdale, Alabama

22529 State Hwy 59 North, Robertsdale. 36567(251) 947-2291

and No. 2 in the Sporting Goods category

Thank you for voting us No. 1 in four categories!

CAMPING SUPPLIES HARDWARE STORE PAINT STOREGUNS & FIREARMS DEALER

Firefighter/EMTWinner: Foley Fire Department

Second Place: Orange Beach Fire DepartmentThird Place: Magnolia Springs VFD

Go-KartsWinner: The Track Family Fun Park

Second Place: Adventure IslandThird Place: Waterville USA

Golf CourseWinner: Craft Farms Golf ClubWinner: Glenlakes Golf Club

Third Place: Kiva Dunes Resort and Golf

Law Enforcement OfficerWinner: Chief David Wilson - Foley PD

Second Place: Trent Coley - Fairhope PDThird Place: Carlos Lizarraga - Foley PD

LibraryWinner: Foley Public Library

Second Place: Fairhope Public LibraryThird Place: Orange Beach Public Library

Local ArtistWinner: Nick CantrellSecond Place: Steven DarkThird Place: Loran Chavez

Local AttractionWinner: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Winner: Legends in Concert at the OWA TheaterThird Place: OWA Entertainment Destination

Local MusicianWinner: Grayson Capps

Second Place: Lisa ChristianThird Place: Brent Burns

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 outpatient clinics.

Thomas Hospital’s campus in Fairhope includes Baldwin County’s only Commission on Cancer accredited cancer center, an American College of Radiology Breast Center of Excellence, a birth center that was recently recognized nationally with a silver Beacon Award for Excellence and Colony Rehabilitation Hospi-tal, 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 Hospital received this award for both the spring and fall of 2019.

Thomas Medical Center in Daphne is an outpatient surgery and imaging center and home to several physician clinics, and Thomas Hospital 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 Hospital and Thomas Hospital Emergency – Malbis your #1 hospital and emergency department in Baldwin County.

In� rmary Health’s Thomas Hospital

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...Mardi Gras Ball

Winner: Mystic MagnoliasSecond Place: Sirens of the SeaThird Place: Krewe du Cirque

Mardi Gras KreweWinner: Maids of Jubilee

Second Place: Mystics of PleasureThird Place: Krewe du Cirque

Mardi Gras ParadeWinner: Order of Mystic Magnolias

Second Place: Orange Beach Mardi Gras ParadeThird Place: Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade

Mini-GolfWinner: Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf

Second Place: Creekside Mini GolfThird Place: Tortuga Adventure Golf, LLC

Movie TheatreWinner: Cobb Theatres Pinnacle 14

Second Place: AMC CLASSIC Wharf 15Third Place: Spanish Fort PREMIERE 14 Eastern Shore

MuseumWinner: Foley Railroad Museum

& Model Train ExhibitSecond Place: Baldwin County Heritage Museum

Third Place: Fairhope Museum of History

Non-Profit OrganizationWinner: Baldwin County Humane Society

Second Place: Ecumenical MinistriesThird Place: Prodisee Pantry

Place for Kids to Have FunWinner: OWA Entertainment Destination

Second Place: Graham Creek Nature PreserveThird Place: LuLu’s - Gulf Shores

Place to VolunteerWinner: Baldwin County Humane Society

Second Place: Prodisee PantryThird Place: South Baldwin Community Theatre

Place/Park for DogsWinner: Foley Dog Park

Second Place: Gulf State Park Dog ParkThird Place: Fairhope Dog Park

Public ParkWinner: Gulf State Park

Second Place: Orange Beach Waterfront ParkThird Place: The Fairhope Pier

Retirement CommunityWinner: Live Oak VillageSecond Place: The Foley GroveThird Place: Westminster Village

EDUCATIONBaseball/Softball Team

Winner: Foley High SchoolSecond Place: Robertsdale High School

Third Place: Elberta High School

Cheerleading TeamWinner: Elberta High School

Second Place: Robertsdale High SchoolThird Place: Gulf Shores High School

College/UniversityWinner: Coastal Alabama Community CollegeSecond Place: University of South Alabama - Baldwin Campus

Third Place: Columbia Southern University

Football TeamWinner: Elberta High School

Second Place: Foley High SchoolThird Place: Fairhope High School

Pre-SchoolWinner: Foley Elementary SchoolSecond Place: Snook Christian AcademyThird Place: St. Patrick Catholic School

PrincipalWinner: Russ Moore, Foley High SchoolSecond Place: Branton Bailey, Elberta High SchoolThird Place: Patrice Wolfe, J. Larry Newton School

Private SchoolWinner: Snook Christian AcademySecond Place: St. Benedict Catholic School

Third Place: St. Patrick Catholic School

Public SchoolWinner: Elberta High School

Second Place: Foley High SchoolThird Place: Fairhope High School

School AdministratorWinner: Shane Tucker, Assistant Principal,

Foley High SchoolSecond Place: Jon Cardwell, Principal, Fairhope High School

Third Place: Robbie Owen, Principal, Rockwell Elementary School

School BandWinner: Robertsdale High School

Second Place: Foley High SchoolThird Place: Elberta High School

School MascotWinner: Leo - Foley High School

Second Place: Warrior - Elberta High SchoolThird Place: Pirate - Fairhope High School

School TeacherWinner: Angela Hayes, Foley ElementarySecond Place: Susan Harrison, Fairhope Intermediate

Third Place: Jessica Owens, St. Benedict Catholic School

Volleyball TeamWinner: Foley High SchoolSecond Place: Elberta High School

Third Place: St. Michael’s Catholic High School

FINANCEAccountant

Winner: Grant, Sanders & Taylor, P.C.Second Place: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore P.C. (hb&k)

Third Place: Kim Koniar - KoniarCPA

BankWinner: Bryant BankSecond Place: United Bank

Third Place: Alabama Credit Union

BookkeeperWinner: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore P.C.

Second Place: LaFoy & Associates CPAsThird Place: Pugh’s Bookkeeping Services, LLC

Credit UnionWinner: Alabama Credit Union

Second Place: Pen Air Federal Credit UnionThird Place: Tyndall Federal Credit Union

Drive-Through BankWinner: Bryant Bank

Second Place: Alabama Credit UnionThird Place: Pen Air Federal Credit Union

Financial PlannerWinner: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor:

Jason Kozon, CFPSecond Place: Edward Jones - Kaitlyn LeBlanc

Third Place: Wells Fargo - Reed Hawkins

Insurance AgencyWinner: Ebert Agency Inc

Second Place: Frances Holk-Jones - State Farm Insurance Agent

Third Place: South Shore Insurance Agency

Investment AdvisorWinner: Edward Jones - Lisa M CooperSecond Place: Edwards Jones - Jason Kozon, CFPThird Place: Max Osborn - United Bank, Silverhill

Mortgage/Home Loan ProviderWinner: Barr Group Mortgage

Second Place: Bryant BankThird Place: First Bank

Small Loan CompanyWinner: Bryant Bank

Second Place: Acceptance Loan Company, Inc.Third Place: Covington Credit

Tax PreparationWinner: Giles, Underwood & Wilson, LLC

Second Place: Grant, Sanders & Taylor P.C.Third Place: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore P.C.

FOOD & DRINKAl Fresco Dining

Winner: Big Daddy’s Grill, LLCSecond Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant

Third Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar

AmericanWinner: Lambert’s Cafe

Second Place: Fin & ForkThird Place: Amelia’s Deli & Catering

AsianWinner: Master Joe’s Sushi LLC

Second Place: Ichiban Japanese Steak HouseThird Place: Rock N Roll Sushi

BarWinner: Pleasure Island Tiki Bar

at Sportsman MarinaSecond Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Third Place: Groovy Goat

BBQWinner: Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Second Place: L.A. BarbequeThird Place: Down South Barbeque

Beer SelectionWinner: Big Beach Brewing

Second Place: Fairhope Brewing CompanyThird Place: Piggly Wiggly - Foley

BreakfastWinner: Kitty’s Kafe

Second Place: Another Broken Egg CafeThird Place: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach

BrunchWinner: Brick & Spoon - Orange Beach

Second Place: Another Broken Egg CafeThird Place: Cobalt, The Restaurant

BuffetWinner: Chick & Sea Foods

Second Place: Magnolia Blossom CafeThird Place: Hunan Chinese Restaurant

BurgerWinner: Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant

Second Place: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar, and Food TruckThird Place: Five Guys - Foley

Business LunchWinner: Wolf Bay Restaurant

Second Place: Ivey’sThird Place: Portabella’s

CajunWinner: Cafe Acadiana - Silverhill

Second Place: The Crazy CajunThird Place: Boudreaux’s Cajun Grill

Cake and DessertWinner: A Specialty Bakery & Party Shoppe

Second Place: The Copper Kettle Tea BarThird Place: BuzzCatz Coffee

CateringWinner: L.A. Barbeque

Second Place: Sweet Southern ScratchThird Place: Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Coffee ShopWinner: Drowsy Poet at The Foley Station

Second Place: Sweet Home CoffeeThird Place: The Southern Grind Coffee House at The Wharf

DeliWinner: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant

& Tiki BarSecond Place: Panini Pete’s

Third Place: Amelia’s Deli & Catering

Frances Holk-Jones is a Baldwin County native, 4th generation State Farm agent, and has been with State Farm for the past 40 years. She was recog-nized by Baldwin County voters as No. 1 in the Auto Insurance category as well as No. 2 in the Insurance Agency and Insurance Company cate-gories for Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020. Along with being a top producing State Farm agent, she is also an active community volunteer, philanthropist, and business leader. Her office is located at 315 E Laurel Avenue in Foley and provides a wide range of insurance and financial services products. According to Frances Holk-Jones, “I absolutely love what I do and that is serving the customer. Every person is unique and I take pride in helping them ensure a secure future for not only themselves, but their families, too. I want to be their good neighbor and their friend.” Holk-Jones also added, “This recognition could not have been possible without our wonderful customers. Thank you for trusting us to help with all of your personal, family, and business insurance and financial needs. I am absolutely honored to serve you.” She concluded by saying “I would also like to recognize and thank my dedicated office team that together has more than 200 years of insurance and financial service experience! They are truly the amazing ones!”

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F rances Holk-Jones, president/agent of Frances Holk Insurance Inc./State Farm, has been involved with insurance for 37 years in Foley, since 1979.

“I feel very strong about relationships and loyalty, expertise and details, that is why being a State Farm agent has been a natural fi t for me,” Holk-Jones said. “Th e most rewarding part of my job is being able to help people, to be there for them and help navigate their family through unforeseen situations.”

She is the only fourth generation agent in the company. Her family’s State Farm lineage is also unique in that they were all agents in the same hometown.

“I’m very proud of our Foley heritage,” Holk-Jones said. “I could’ve easily chosen another career; I’m thrilled it worked out because I do love what I do.”

Helping other people is clearly Holk-Jones’ favorite part of her career.

“Every person is unique and therefore their insurance coverage should be as well; I believe in making sure they are protected from life’s uncertainties by actually sitting down with them and meeting their specifi c needs,” she explained. “State Farm believes in taking a holistic approach; it is a ‘take care of the whole family,’ multiline kind of company.”

So what’s Holk-Jones’ advice for others? Do what you love; follow your passion.

“Figuring out what you’re going to do when you grow up is not always easy,” she said. “I think you need to follow your passion. I have always enjoyed taking care of people, being a problem solver and making things better for those around me. Fortunately, my family was in the insurance business so I was able to see fi rsthand that this would be the perfect career choice for me. I can whole heartedly say I absolutely love what I do.”

Frances Holk-JonesSTATE FARM315 East Laurel Ave.

Foley, AL 251-943-5031

www.francesholkjones.com

“Do what you love; follow your passion.” – Frances Holk-Jones

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Practical Pools & Ponds, LLCHrs: Mon. – Thur. 9 – 3:30, Fri. 9 – 5, Sat. 9 – 12:30

21862 Hwy. 59 — Suite IRobertsdale, AL 36567

251-945-4769www.practicalpoolsandponds.com

Practical Pools & Ponds, LLC

POOL CONSTRUCTION POOL MAINTENANCE

• NEW!! HOT TUBS!!• Pool Design and Construction • Liner Replacements• Repairs and Upgrades• Weekly Pool Cleaning

• Pool and Hot Tub Chemicals and Supplies• Heat Pumps & In Deck Solar Reels• Salt Systems & Ionization Systems• Above Ground Pools

Thank You from Practical Pools & Ponds LLC Thank you to all our customers! You

are one of the most important parts of us. AND thank you to all our team! You are the greatest. We couldn’t do what we do without our customers or our team!

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 clean-ers, 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 servicesAt 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• Parts, supplies and accessories • Aboveground pools• Water Testing

If you aren’t sure we offer what you are looking for, please give us a call at (251) 945- 4769. One of our friendly staff mem-bers will be happy to speak with you.(251) 981-9453

www.wild� owersboutiqueob.com25910 Canal Rd, Ste MOrange Beach, Alabama

WOMEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE AT THE BEACH

Charlie and Sandra Wrape served 27 dinners on their first day of business. The year was 1973, and they had just opened a restaurant in a former bait shop on the shores of Wolf Bay in the tiny Baldwin County com-munity of Miflin. Forty-six years later, their daughter - Charlene Haber, continues her parents’ legacy operating three Wolf Bay restaurants, two in Alabama and one in Florida.

“Wolf Bay is still going strong thanks to the wonderful people in our local community and all of the out of town visitors that have dined with us throughout the years. My parents believed that when you do something you better do it right. When it comes to making good food, it is so important to use fresh, high quality ingredients and prepare them by hand. People have a lot of choices when it comes to dining these days. I want to make sure when they choose Wolf Bay, they always receive great tasting meals and wonderful service, just like when my parents were here” said Haber.

At Wolf Bay Restaurant, which is known for its fresh Gulf seafood prepared using community recipes handed down through the years, they peel, devein and butterfly every shrimp by hand. Even many of their salad dressings are made by hand.

“I think the most valuable thing that my mother and father ever told me was … get in there with your employees, work hard with them and they will always give you 200 percent,” said Char. “I couldn’t do any of this by myself. We are a team, and I have developed a family here,” she said of employees, some of whom have been working for the restaurant since the 1970s.

Wolf Bay’s attention to detail, commitment to their customers, and hard work is most definitely appreciated by their customers. They were recently recognized by Baldwin County voters in eight categories for Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020. Wolf Bay ranked first for “Family Restaurant,” “Business Lunch,” “Best Fried Shrimp at the Beach,” and “Gumbo at the Beach.” Their restaurants and boutiques also ranked in the top three for “Fried Seafood Platter at the Beach,” “Souvenirs at the Beach,” “Boutique at the Beach,” and “Beach and Nautical Décor Store.”

Wolf Bay Restaurant, Bar, & Catering is located at 20801 Miflin Road in Foley (Alabama), 26619 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach (Zeke’s Landing Marina, Alabama), and 12700 Gulf Beach Highway in Perdido (Pensacola, Florida). Their menu and current promotions can be found at WolfBayLodge.com.

Charlene Haber grew up in the family business that she now runs. “It is like a family gathering every day,” said Haber, whom employees and customers alike call Char.

Wolf Bay Lodge: A Gulf Coast Seafood Tradition since 1973

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Southern Antiques and Accents

Thank you for voting us the best.

Thank you for

nominating Kade Laws Interiors!254 Greeno Road, (Across from Thomas Hospital, behind Pizza Hut)

251-517-7047 • [email protected] - Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Visit our website SouthernAntiquesAndAccents.com to see monthly events!

Visit our on-site Design Studio.

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We can give your furniture a new look with custom paintingcustom painting.

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ANTIQUE STORE

Southern Antiques and Accents: An Antique Getaway in Fairhope, Alabama

Our Antiques ApproachWe are a fabulous antique mall with a large selection of hand-picked dealers offer-

ing “just-gotta-have-it” items.Our dealers have devoted themselves to offer their finest antique treasures at the

very best possible price. They are extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and they love antiques and what they do.

You will find that the items are of the highest quality, eclectic, unique, one-of-a-kind and downright surprising.

We’re uncompromising in our standard of quality and friendliness.

Our Antique EventsWe do temporary and periodic events.

LADY’S NIGHTS1st Friday of every month, 6pm-8pmLive music, free drinks & food, discounts throughout the store.Come and meet our dealers, and take home your next WOW piece!

SENIOR’S DAY2nd Tuesday of each month, 10am-6pmFree coffee & cookies.Seniors receive 10% discount throughout the store.

Thanks to everyone who voted us the Best Pet Groomer in Baldwin County.

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Daphne, AL 36526251.626.0151

PET GROOMING

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care for the Gulf Coast

Staffed by a team of the region’s leading cardiovascular care specialists, we offer our patients innovative care for both traditional and specialized heart treat-ments — 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 cardiovas-cular 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 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-raphy, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Nuclear Cardiology and PET. Cardiology Associates is also an American College of Radiology designated Lung Cancer screening center.

ServicesOnce 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 catheter-based techniques to open plaque-filled vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease in the heart or peripheral arteries. Our physicians often 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 difference.

SpecialitiesAs 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.

Learn more at www.cardassoc.com/

All the animals at the Baldwin Humane Society would like to thank our supporters for helping us win the coveted title of Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best as both the Best Place to Volunteer and the Best Non-Profit Organization!

THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US!

321-B S. MCKENZIE STREET FOLEY, AL, 36535 (251) 943-7773

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FIRST PLACE: ITALIAN RESTAURANTTHIRD PLACE: BUSINESS LUNCH

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...Drive-Through Service

Winner: Chick-fil-A - FoleySecond Place: Chick-fil-A - Daphne

Third Place: Culver’s

Family RestaurantWinner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley

Second Place: Fish River Grill - FoleyThird Place: Lambert’s Cafe

Farmer’s MarketWinner: Coastal Alabama Farmers

and Fishermens MarketSecond Place: Krupinski Farm

Third Place: Burris Farm Market

Fast FoodWinner: Chick-fil-A - Foley

Second Place: Culver’sThird Place: Foosackly’s - Foley

Food Delivery ServiceWinner: Waitr

Second Place: Domino’s PizzaThird Place: Gulf to Go

Food TruckWinner: Bleus Burger Restaurant, Bar,

and Food TruckSecond Place: Green and Grain - Fairhope

Third Place: Solly’s World Famous - Gulf Shores

French FriesWinner: Five Guys

Second Place: Chick-fil-AThird Place: Culver’s

Fried ChickenWinner: Danny’s Southern Cooking

Second Place: Foosackly’s - FoleyThird Place: Chick-fil-A

Frozen TreatWinner: Culver’sSecond Place: TCBY

Third Place: Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Grocery StoreWinner: Publix Super Market

Second Place: Rouses MarketThird Place: Publix Super Market at Colonial Promenade

at Craft Farms

GumboWinner: Wolf Bay Lodge, Foley AL

Second Place: Fish River GrillThird Place: Sea N Suds

Happy HourWinner: Cobalt, The RestaurantSecond Place: Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar

Third Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Health FoodWinner: Soul Bowlz

Second Place: Kale Yeah! Juice CafeThird Place: Coastal Alabama Farmers

and Fishermens Market

Hot DogWinner: Wacked Out Weiner - Foley

Second Place: Red’s Hot DogsThird Place: Wacked Out Weiner - Gulf Shores

Ice CreamWinner: Stacey Drugs & Olde Tyme

Soda FountainSecond Place: Mr Gene’s Beans

Third Place: Culver’s

ItalianWinner: Portabella’s

Second Place: Gambino’s Italian GrillThird Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Liquor StoreWinner: ABC Select Spirits - Foley

Second Place: ABC Select Spirits - Gulf Shores Third Place: ABC Select Spirits - Fairhope

MexicanWinner: Cactus Cantina

Second Place: Agave Cocina Mexicana & Tequila BarThird Place: Vallarta Restaurant

PizzaWinner: Vitolli’s Pizzeria & Italian Eatery

Second Place: Mamma Mia! PizzeriaThird Place: Portabella’s

Restaurant with a Water ViewWinner: Cobalt, The RestaurantSecond Place: The Gulf - Orange Beach

Third Place: Big Daddy’s Grill

Romantic RestaurantWinner: Jesse’s Restaurant

Second Place: Ivey’sThird Place: Voyagers

SaladsWinner: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley

Second Place: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Tiki BarThird Place: The Copper Kettle Tea Bar

SandwichesWinner: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant

& Tiki BarSecond Place: Firehouse Subs

Third Place: The Honey Baked Ham Company

Seafood MarketWinner: Billy’s Seafood

Second Place: Aquila Seafood IncThird Place: Shrimp on the Go!

Seafood RestaurantWinner: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Second Place: Mikee’s SeafoodThird Place: Fin & Fork

Shrimp and GritsWinner: Jesse’s Restaurant

Second Place: The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster BarThird Place: Ginny Lane Bar and Grill

Specialty MarketsWinner: Let’s Get Grillin’ Meats

Second Place: Farm Fresh Meats IncThird Place: Coastal Alabama Farmers and

Fishermens Market

Sports BarWinner: Groovy Goat

Second Place: The Cove Bar and GrillThird Place: Fish River Grill Watering Hole

SteakWinner: Jesse’s Restaurant

Second Place: Big Mike’s SteakhouseThird Place: LongHorn Steakhouse

SushiWinner: Master Joe’s Sushi LLC

Second Place: Rock N Roll SushiThird Place: Ichiban Japanese Steak House

Sweet TeaWinner: Chick-fil-A

Second Place: The Copper Kettle Tea BarThird Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley

TakeoutWinner: Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant

& Tiki BarSecond Place: Culver’s

Third Place: Fish River Grill - Foley

Tea SelectionWinner: The Copper Kettle Tea Bar

Second Place: Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Palm Pointe

Third Place: The Spice & Tea Exchange of Fairhope

Unsweet TeaWinner: The Copper Kettle Tea Bar

Second Place: Culver’sThird Place: Wolf Bay Lodge - Foley

Wine SelectionWinner: Red Or White at The Wharf

Second Place: Jesse’s RestaurantThird Place: Voyagers

WingsWinner: Island Wing Company

Second Place: Moe’s Original Bar B Que - DaphneThird Place: Hooters - Daphne

HOME IMPROVEMENTBathroom RemodelerWinner: Island Granite

Second Place: Kerby Custom Renovations LLCThird Place: Lat 30 Property Maintenance & Repairs, LLC

Carpet CleaningWinner: Advanced Carpet Cleaning

& Restoration LLCSecond Place: Peaches N Clean

Third Place: Deep South Floor Care

ContractorWinner: Greg Kennedy Inc

Second Place: Clayton Salter BuildersThird Place: Kenny Roberson, Custom Builder

Countertop InstallationWinner: Island Granite

Second Place: American Flooring, Cabinets & GraniteThird Place: Kitchen Tune-Up

Deck/ Porch InstallerWinner: Island Enclosures & Improvements

Second Place: Bluewater ExteriorsThird Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement

Decorative StoneWinner: Fran’s on 59

Second Place: Hood’s Discount Home CenterThird Place: Island Granite

Electrician ServicesWinner: Hellmich Electric Inc

Second Place: K-Mac Electrical ServicesThird Place: S&K Electrical

Fence Installation CompanyWinner: Hagan FenceSecond Place: Colony Fence

Third Place: A to Z Fencing and Railing

Flooring/Carpet StoreWinner: G & J Tile & Floor Covering, LLC

Second Place: Bama FlooringThird Place: Island Granite

Garden Store/NurseryWinner: Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply

Second Place: Elberta Farmers Co-OpThird Place: Racine’s Feed Garden & Supply Inc.

Glass and Mirror ServicesWinner: Alabama Glass Works, Inc.Second Place: Hood’s Discount Home Center

Third Place: Eastern Shore Glass Co Inc.

Granite CountersWinner: Island Granite

Second Place: Hood’s Discount Home CenterThird Place: Paradise Granite LLC

Gutter ServiceWinner: RJ’s Seamless Gutters &

Replacement WindowsSecond Place: Bluewater Exteriors

Third Place: Absolute Seamless Gutters

Handyman CompanyWinner: Lat 30 Property Maintenance

& Repairs, LLCSecond Place: No Limit Handyman

Third Place: Scott’s Appliance Service

Heat and Air ConditioningWinner: Island Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.

Second Place: Roberts Air ConditioningThird Place: 5 Star Air Conditioning

Home AccentsWinner: Hood’s Discount Home Center

Second Place: Fran’s on 59Third Place: HomeGoods

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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!

MUSIC STORE

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 experience, a large inventory of instruments and accessories for nearly every in-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

EQUIPMENT RENTALNeed 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?• Stringed Instruments• School Band Instruments• Special Orders Upon Request• Electronic Instruments• Used Musical Instruments

LET US MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU!We can even make arrangements for delivery,

set up, instruction, and pick up after your event! 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, 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.

Bay Music is a fun place to shop come visit with Momma in the mornings — she loves the visits!

Bay Music: Your Musical Needs Are Our Priority!

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Thanks for voting us BEST AUDIOLOGISTS in Baldwin County!

AUDIOLOGIST

Dr. Andy Tubertini, AU.D., CCC-A, Owner

Dr. Emily Domingue, Au.D., CCC-A


AND THE WINNERS ARE...Home Improvement Store

Winner: Lowe’s Home ImprovementSecond Place: Paris Ace Hardware

Third Place: Hood’s Discount Home Center

Home Security CompanyWinner: Hunter Security, Inc.Second Place: Champion SecurityThird Place: Avid Home Systems

Interior DecoratorWinner: Interiors by Brandice

Second Place: Kade Laws Interior DesignThird Place: Island Granite

Kitchen RemodelerWinner: Kerby Custom Renovations LLC

Second Place: Island GraniteThird Place: Kitchen Tune-Up

LandscaperWinner: Ultimate Landscapes, LLC

Second Place: Martiniere Landscape & DesignThird Place: Jim Rillo Landscaping

Lawncare ServiceWinner: Ultimate Landscapes, LLC

Second Place: Martiniere Landscape & DesignThird Place: Scottland Yards Inc

Lighting and FansWinner: Lowe’s Home ImprovementSecond Place: Hood’s Discount Home Center

Third Place: CED/Alston Electric Supply

Mold TreatmentWinner: SERVPRO of Baldwin CountySecond Place: Paul Davis Emergency Services

of Baldwin CountyThird Place: Emerald Coast Carpet Cleaning, LLC

Moving CompanyWinner: Two Men and a Truck

Second Place: Sam Hollis & Sons Moving & StorageThird Place: L&L Moving & General Services

New Home ConstructionWinner: Truland Homes

Second Place: Kenny Roberson, Custom BuilderThird Place: Harris Construction & Development

Painting CompanyWinner: Lat 30 Property Maintenance

& Repairs, LLCSecond Place: Pickle’s Painting LLCThird Place: Top Coat Painting LLC

Pest ControlWinner: Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control Inc

Second Place: Arrow ExterminatorsThird Place: Country Girls Pest Control

Plumbing/Septic ServiceWinner: C & J PlumbingSecond Place: GNG PlumbingThird Place: 5 Starr Plumbing

Pool ConstructionWinner: Cox Pools

Winner: Practical Pools & Ponds, LLCThird Place: Pensacola Pools, Inc

Pool MaintenanceWinner: Practical Pools & Ponds, LLC

Second Place: Pensacola Pools, IncThird Place: Riviera Pools LLC

Pressure WashingWinner: SoftWash Pros

Second Place: Prestige Power Washing LLCThird Place: Southern Shore Pressure Washing

Roofing CompanyWinner: Ben Murphy Roofing

Second Place: Hyde’s RoofingThird Place: Fields Construction

Water/Fire Damage RestorationWinner: SERVPRO of Baldwin CountySecond Place: Paul Davis Emergency Services

of Baldwin CountyThird Place: Emerald Coast Carpet Cleaning, LLC

MEDICAL & WELLNESSAcupuncture

Winner: Dr. Daniel Bishop - Bishop Physical Therapy

Second Place: A Better Way Health Food/ChiropracticThird Place: Back In Motion Chiropractic & Acupuncture

AudiologistWinner: Ascent Audiology & Hearing

Second Place: Baldwin Hearing CenterThird Place: Alabama Hearing and Balance Associates Inc.

CardiologistWinner: Cardiology Associates

Second Place: Dr. John M. Trotter, MD, FACC, FSCAIThird Place: Dr Peterson - Eastern Shore Heart Center

CBD Oil ShopWinner: Lotus CBD

Second Place: BB’s Health Food Store and MoreThird Place: Seedless Green - Hemp & CBD Dispensary

Children’s DentistWinner: Dr. Trey’s Children’s Dentistry

Second Place: Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and OrthodonticsThird Place: Malbis Parkway Pediatric Dentistry PC: Kelly M.

Jones DMD

ChiropractorWinner: HealthSource Chiropractic of Foley

Second Place: One Life ChiropracticThird Place: Dr. Philip Dembowski A.L.A.M.O. Chiropractic

Dentistry/Cosmetic DentistryWinner: Ferrell Family DentalSecond Place: Brackett John H DMD

Third Place: Wayne T. Martin, D.D.S., P.C.

DermatologistWinner: Heather Ramey Haley, M.D.

Second Place: Bay Shore Dermatology PCThird Place: Dr. Erin B. Bardin, MD

Dialysis CompanyWinner: Fresenius Kidney Care - Foley

Second Place: DaVita South Baldwin Dialysis CenterThird Place: DaVita Gulf Shores Dialysis Center

Ear, Nose, & ThroatWinner: Dr. Bill Norris - Fairhope

Second Place: Premier Medical Baldwin CountyThird Place: Dr. Keith Kowal, ENT Specialist

Emergency CareWinner: Southern Rapid Care

Second Place: South Baldwin Regional Medical CenterThird Place: Thomas Hospital Freestanding ER

Eyeglass StoreWinner: Cobb & Terrezza Optical

Second Place: Amazing EyesThird Place: Alabama Coast Eye Clinic & Optical Dispensary

Family PracticeWinner: Nicole Bodine, ARNP

Second Place: Elberta Family Practice ClinicThird Place: Dr. Ryan Forbess, M.D., Family Medicine

Fitness Center/GymWinner: CrossFit Strong Heart

Second Place: Moxie Lifestyle Fitness StudioThird Place: Planet Fitness - Foley

General SurgeryWinner: Dr. Steven Kinsey, MD

Second Place: Dr. Gavras, FACS - FairhopeThird Place: Eastern Shore Oral, Facial and Implant

Surgery Center

Hospice CareWinner: Kindred at Home

Second Place: Community Hospice of Baldwin CountyThird Place: Amedisys Home Health

HospitalWinner: Thomas Hospital

Second Place: South Baldwin Regional Medical CenterThird Place: Infirmary Health Eastern Shore

In-Home CareWinner: Homecare Companions

Second Place: Kindred at HomeThird Place: Amedisys Home Health

Laser/Skin CareWinner: Haley DermatologySecond Place: Fedok Plastic Surgery

Third Place: Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Centre

Locally Owned PharmacyWinner: Stacey Drugs & Olde Tyme

Soda FountainSecond Place: Lee Drug Store Inc

Third Place: Gulf Shores Family Pharmacy

Martial Arts StudioWinner: Wheeles Karate & Jiu Jitsu

Second Place: Yamane Championship Mixed Martial ArtsThird Place: SCS Martial Arts & Fitness, LLC

NutritionistWinner: Gravely Chiropractic & Wellness

Second Place: Cory LaDouxThird Place: R & R Nutrition Consultant

OB-GYNWinner: Dr. Craig Brown, South Baldwin

Obstetrics and GynecologySecond Place: Shoemaker Obstetrics and Gynecology

Third Place: Esther, CNM - South Baldwin OBGYN

OptometristWinner: Dr. Jonathan Cobb, O.D. - Cobb &

Terrezza OpticalSecond Place: Amazing Eyes

Third Place: Alabama Coast Eye Clinic & Optical Dispensary

Oral SurgeonWinner: Dean Kevin C DDS

Second Place: Eastern Shore Oral, Facial and Impant Surgery Center

Third Place: Tres H. Manasco, DMD, PC

OrthodontistWinner: Island OrthodonticsSecond Place: Bailey Orthodontics

Third Place: Strickland Orthodontics

Orthopedic SurgeonWinner: Dr. Matt Goldman - Baldwin Bone

& JointSecond Place: Dr. Michael EslavaThird Place: Dr. John Todd L MD

PediatricsWinner: Eastern Shore Children’s Clinic -

Jeanette W. Breslin, MDSecond Place: Reed Rusty MD

Third Place: Dr. Gary L. Eberly, MD

Personal TrainerWinner: Hayden RadcliffSecond Place: Jason SweetmanThird Place: Annabelle Smith

Physical TherapistWinner: Coastal Physical Therapy

Second Place: Gulf Coast TherapyThird Place: Performance Rehab

PodiatristWinner: South Baldwin Podiatry

Second Place: Coastal Foot Center: Joe Griffin, DPM, CWSP, FAPWCA

Third Place: Eastern Shore Foot Center PC

Psychiatrist/PsychologistWinner: AltaPointe Health Outpatient - Foley

Second Place: Cantwell Family PsychiatryThird Place: Mind Performance Center

Weight Loss/WellnessWinner: G&L Research Foley

Second Place: WW (Weight Watchers)Third Place: Foley Medical Weight Loss

Yoga StudioWinner: Glow Yoga

Second Place: Vibrations YogaThird Place: Soul Shine Yoga

Thank you Baldwin County

Josh Lankford251-422-8313

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AL FRESCO DINING

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens MarketOn 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-able place.

As a local farmers market, we are committed to Baldwin County’s community and agriculture. It 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 fishermen, 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 bounti-ful at the market, let your imagination soar.”

Contact us to book your event or become a vendor! Call Alescia: 251.709.4469, [email protected]


AND THE WINNERS ARE...PROFESSIONALS

BartenderWinner: Monica Schoen - O’Charley’s Bar

and Grill, FoleySecond Place: Angila Sarvold - Gelato Joe’s Italian

Restaurant & BarThird Place: John and Greg at Perdido Beach Resort

ChefWinner: Brad Gilstrap, The Lodge

at Gulf State ParkSecond Place: Brody Olive, Voyagers

Third Place: Brian Vaughn - Wolf Bay Restaurant

Civil AttorneyWinner: Jared Lyles

Second Place: The Law Office of Brenton C. McWilliamsThird Place: Murchison & Newcomb LLC

Criminal Defense AttorneyWinner: Jeremiah Giles, Attorney at Law

Second Place: W. Don Bolton, Jr., PCThird Place: John W. Beck

Electrical ContractorWinner: Hellmich Electric Inc.Second Place: K Mac Electrical LLC

Third Place: RCI Electric

Event PlannerWinner: Tonia Turner Events

Second Place: Paul Ruby at The Lodge at Gulf State ParkThird Place: Brittany Robertson at Perdido Beach Resort

Family Law AttorneyWinner: Jared Lyles PCSecond Place: Chuck South

Third Place: The Powell Law Firm PC

Insurance AgentWinner: Charlie Ebert - Ebert Agency Inc

Second Place: Josh Wild - State Farm Insurance AgentThird Place: Cindy Vines - South Shore Insurance Agency

Loan OfficerWinner: Vince Hughes - Bryant Bank

Second Place: Sherry WeaverThird Place: Eileen Frazier, Trustmark Bank, Foley

Personal Injury AttorneyWinner: Jared Lyles

Second Place: Caldwell, Wenzel & Asthana PCThird Place: Andy Citrin

Pet Sitter/TrainerWinner: JD’s House/Pet Sitting Service

Second Place: Rising Covey KennelsThird Place: Fetch ‘n Fun

PhotographerWinner: Jack Swindle

Second Place: Diane Davis PhotographyThird Place: Stephen Savage

Real Estate AgentWinner: Emily Burke - JWRE

Second Place: Mindy Jones - RE/MAX AgentThird Place: Dotty Lou Farias - RE/MAX Agent

VeterinarianWinner: Dykes Veterinarian

Second Place: Brent Walker DVM - Walker Hometown Animal Care

Third Place: Advanced Animal Care - Dr. Julie Cleverdon

Wedding PhotographerWinner: Heather Horne Photography

Second Place: Stephen SavageThird Place: Stop Or I’ll Shoot Photography

SHOPPING & COMMERCEAntique Store

Winner: Southern Antiques and AccentsSecond Place: Blue Girl Beading Co

Third Place: Red Beard’s Treasure Chest

Appliance StoreWinner: Benson’s Appliance Center

Second Place: Paris Ace Orange BeachThird Place: Sears Hometown Store

Baby ClothesWinner: OshKosh B’gosh

Second Place: Tiny TownThird Place: Gigi & Jay’s

BookstoreWinner: Page & PaletteSecond Place: Books-A-Million

Third Place: Book Exchange of Foley

BoutiqueWinner: M&F Casuals

Second Place: Wildflowers BoutiqueThird Place: Beach House Boutique

Bridal ShopWinner: Anthony’s Bridal Boutique

& Tuxedo CentralSecond Place: Bliss Bridal

Third Place: Bridal & Formals by Renee’ Lynn

Camping SuppliesWinner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods

Second Place: Academy Sports + OutdoorsThird Place: Bass Pro Shops

Children’s ClothesWinner: Gigi & Jay’s

Second Place: Savvy Mom Sale, LLCThird Place: OshKosh B’gosh

Cigar ShopWinner: Bouch’s Premium Cigars, Accessories,

& MoreSecond Place: AL’s Liquor Tobacco Wine

Third Place: Discount Tobacco Outlet

ConsignmentWinner: Luv Me 2 Times

Second Place: Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift StoreThird Place: Uptail Resale

Discount StoreWinner: Checkouts

Second Place: Burkes OutletThird Place: Target

Feed StoreWinner: Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply

Second Place: Elberta Farmers Co-OpThird Place: Robertsdale Feed Store

Furniture StoreWinner: Furniture City

Second Place: Luna Beach InteriorsThird Place: Malouf Furniture

Gas StationWinner: Buc-ee’s

Second Place: Town & CountryThird Place: Shell - U.S. 98, Foley

Gift StoreWinner: Bungalows

Second Place: Wolf Bay Restaurant - FoleyThird Place: In the Company of Angels

Grills and Outdoor CookingWinner: Sand Dollar Lifestyles - Orange Beach

Second Place: Let’s Get Grillin’ MeatsThird Place: Eastern Shore Ace Hardware

Guns and Firearms DealerWinner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods

Second Place: Ricks Gun & Pawn Shop IncThird Place: Gold Mine Pawn Shop

Hardware StoreWinner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods

Second Place: Paris Ace Hardware - Orange BeachThird Place: Elberta Hardware

Jewelry StoreWinner: Manning JewelrySecond Place: Diamond Jewelers

Third Place: Brenny’s Jewelry

Manufactured Housing DealerWinner: Emerald Homes LLC

Second Place: Discover Modular Homes, Alabama

Mattress StoreWinner: Hurricane’s Mattress Outlet

Second Place: Good Morning MattressThird Place: Mattress Firm - Gulf Shores

Men’s Clothing StoreWinner: East Bay Clothiers

Second Place: Brooks Brothers Factory OutletThird Place: Men’s Wearhouse

Music StoreWinner: Bay Music LLC

Second Place: Blues Angel MusicThird Place: Dr. Music Records

Outdoor Furniture StoreWinner: Old Time Pottery - Foley

Second Place: Hood’s Discount Home CenterThird Place: Hunter’s Furniture

Paint StoreWinner: Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods

Second Place: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store - DaphneThird Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement

Party SuppliesWinner: Hobby Lobby

Second Place: Bunny’s BalloonsThird Place: Party City

Pawn ShopWinner: Ricks Gun & Pawn Shop Inc

Second Place: Gold Mine Pawn ShopThird Place: Eddie’s Wholesale Jewelry And Pawn

Pet StoreWinner: The Waggy Tail - Fairhope

Second Place: Pet Smart - FoleyThird Place: PetSmart

Recreational VehiclesWinner: White Sands RV

Second Place: Camping World of RobertsdaleThird Place: Gulf Coast RV Center

Shoe StoreWinner: Shoe Station - Eastern Shore Center

Second Place: Seaside Shoes & SWIMThird Place: Rack Room Shoes

Shopping Center/Outlet MallWinner: Tanger Outlets Foley

Second Place: The WharfThird Place: Eastern Shore Centre

Small Engine RepairWinner: Robertsdale Power Equipment

Second Place: Elberta HardwareThird Place: JBS Auto Sales

Sporting GoodsWinner: Academy Sports + Outdoors

Second Place: Campbell Hardware & Sporting GoodsThird Place: Dick’s Sporting Goods

Tobacco StoreWinner: Bouch’s Premium Cigars, Accessories,

& MoreSecond Place: AL’s Liquor Tobacco Wine

Third Place: Discount Tobacco Outlet

Tractor DealershipWinner: Baldwin Tractor & Equipment, Inc.

Second Place: SunSouthThird Place: Elberta Hardware

Tuxedo StoreWinner: Anthony’s Bridal Boutique &

Tuxedo CentralSecond Place: Men’s Wearhouse

Third Place: JoS. A. Bank

Women’s ClothingWinner: Wildflowers Boutique

Second Place: Too Hot MamasThird Place: M&F Casuals

Bigger. Better. Faster. Stronger.

THANK YOU BALDWIN COUNTY FOR VOTING US

Your trust in us is very appreciated. We are very honored to have been voted “Best of Big Beautiful Baldwin 2020” in multiple categories.

THANK YOU! COME SEE WHY SO MANY PEOPLE “MAKE IT A MOYER FORD”

*Best New Car Dealership*Best Dealership Service*Best Auto Accessories

*Best Car Salesperson – Ashley Sherelle Turner Ashley Sherelle Turner

Moyer Ford Sales, Inc.2980 S McKenzie St, Foley, ALwww.MoyerFordSales.com251-943-1661

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.

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 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!

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. Our staff is happy to answer any and all inquiries in a timely fashion. We look forward to doing business with you!

Moyer Ford: Family owned and operated since 1963

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MARK HENDERSON22636 Canal Road (251) 974-5778Orange Beach, AL 36561 [email protected]

GLASS AND MIRROR SERVICES

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 prod-ucts. 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-

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Lotus CBD: Alternative healing for a better, healthier you!

By Bruce Workman

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 mainte-nance 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 very thankful to be here in Baldwin County,” he says, “It’s a great place to live and we have some of the best customers around.”

In 2002, looking for ways to provide addi-tional products and services, Middleton took ownership of Baldwin County’s Kubota Dealer-ship, Baldwin Tractor and Equipment. He chose Kubota based on their outstanding reputation for quality, performance and durability know-ing that he could meet the needs of each cus-tomer with superior products that would serve them best.

Kubota introduced its first sub-compact trac-tor to the United States in 1969 and it was an overnight success. Subsequently, Kubota Trac-tor Corporation was formed in 1972 and the company continued to expand its product line for the US market. In addition to their exten-sive line of tractors, Dan’s company now offers

Kubota products in a wide variety of segments including lawn mowers, utility vehicles and construction equipment.

Baldwin Tractor and Equipment backs their sales with a complete service department staffed with certified technicians. They also car-ry other major equipment brands and continue to offer a full line of rental equipment, all from one location at 22463 State Hwy 59 South in Robertsdale.

Dan admits that he’s never satisfied with anything but the best from himself and his staff, and it is for this reason that his company has earned Kubota Elite Dealer status, the highest level of recognition given to Kubota Dealer-ships. He is proud of his company’s commit-ment to continuous improvement in the areas of brand reputation, business operations perfor-mance and customer satisfaction at the highest

level.But in the end, Middleton always brings it

back to the customer. “I love this region and all that it has to offer,” he says. “I also have a deep respect for the people that live and work here, and I know that a big part of our success is based on that.” It’s what motivates him to keep providing the highest quality products at fair prices, and to keep his customers happy with the best service during, and long after each sale.

All this is also undoubtedly the reason that Baldwin Tractor & Equipment was voted Baldwin County’s “Best of 2020” in the Tractor Dealership category. Dan Middleton has stayed true to his Baldwin county roots, and the peo-ple of this community appreciate the results of his work and dedication as much as he appreci-ates them.

Baldwin County Native Stays True to His Roots

Photos courtesy of Bruce Workman

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