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been serving the community for many years. In that time we have made a name for ourselves as the premier funeral planning service in the area. We take care to make sure that your loved one is remembered with respect and love. From video tributes to memorial services, we can do it all. For a great service in Foley, AL, call on Pine Rest Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
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From the Gulf Coast Media Team:When we embarked on this new
digital project called “Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020”, we didn’t know how successful it would be in engaging the community.
We didn’t know we would end up with 194,430 votes, more than 300 winning categories and tre-mendous engagement from the Baldwin County community. We knew we would have a great new opportunity for Baldwin busi-nesses, charities, clubs and individ-uals to promote but the community participation has exceeded our expectations.
Throughout the process that has ultimately led to the 40 pages before you, the passion of the Bald-win community online and print readers proved to be overwhelming
in this new interactive format.The winners in these pages and
the thousands more who were nominated represent what makes Baldwin a great place to live, work and visit — an intertwining of peo-ple, places and businesses working together for the betterment of the community.
To the winners, wear your Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 badge with pride. You are cele-brated by the Baldwin community and your dedicated and exceptional service is appreciated.
To the voters, thank you for your active participation in Baldwin’s lifestyle and prosperity.
Gulf Coast Media’s goal is to support Baldwin’s growth and prosperity. We’re committed every
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In addition to our printed prod-ucts, you have seen an increase in our online offerings and social media posts.
As a family-owned local media company, we thank the community for your support and participation in this interesting and informative contest, and thank you for spend-ing part of your week with us, every week, and for trusting and relying on us. We are grateful for your readership.
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Gary D. Barlow
Everett D. Blevins
Bruce Angus Brown
David K. Burton
Robert Lee Callaway Sr.
Cecil Agnew Thompson Jr.
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
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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
jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com
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
john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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
tcovington@ci.bay-minette.al.us
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
jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com
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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VOLUME 43 • ISSUE 47
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
INDEX BALDWIN LIVING, 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 LECROYmelanie@gulfcoastmedia.com
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
By MELANIE LECROYmelanie@gulfcoastmedia.com
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
By MELANIE LECROYmelanie@gulfcoastmedia.com
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
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OUTDOORS: Alabama snapper anglers stay within 2019 quota, PAGE 11
INSIDE
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
INDEX BALDWIN LIVING, 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
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SEE RECYCLING, PAGE 2
Spanish Fort seeking education commissionersBy GUY BUSBYguy@gulfcoastmedia.com
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 BUSBYguy@gulfcoastmedia.com
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 allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com
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 allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com
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 UNDERWOODjohn@gulfcoastmedia.com
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
Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamThird Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet
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
Second Place: Gulf Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamThird Place: Terry Thompson Chevrolet
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!
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#1 Private School
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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
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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
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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
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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
cebert@ebertagency.com
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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2245 State Hwy. 59 S., Robertsdale, AL 36567Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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26 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media
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.
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nominating Kade Laws Interiors!254 Greeno Road, (Across from Thomas Hospital, behind Pizza Hut)
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Visit our website SouthernAntiquesAndAccents.com to see monthly events!
Visit our on-site Design Studio.
Custom PillowsCustom PillowsDrapesDrapes
Cushions Cushions UpholsteryUpholstery
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
THIRD PLACE: PIZZA
32 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media
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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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!
OLD TYMEFeed & Garden Supply
Lawn care, garden needs,pet supplies & plants
19580 Greeno Rd. • Fairhope • 928-1156
OLD FASHION VALUES & FRIENDLY SERVICE
Thank you for voting for us Baldwin County!
FEED STOREGARDEN STORE/NURSERY
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
34 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media
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
INSURANCE AGENCY
16542 Ferry Rd. • 16542 Ferry Rd. • Fairhope, ALFairhope, AL251-990-8555251-990-8555
www.bigdaddysgrill.netwww.bigdaddysgrill.net
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Local Food • Local Folks • Lots of Fun!
Seafood Baskets • Sandwiches • Appetizers • Salads • Burgers • Desserts
CREDIT CARDS
ACCEPTED ONON FISH RIVER FISH RIVER
Thanks for voting us best
alfresco dining in Baldwin County!
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, foleymarketmanager@gmail.com
36 • Big Beautiful Baldwin’s Best of 2020 • December 20, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media
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
AlabamaGlass Works, Inc.
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INSULATED GLASS • MIRRORS • SHOWER DOORSPATIO DOOR REPAIR • ALUMINUM STOREFRONTS
Residential & Commercial
MARK HENDERSON22636 Canal Road (251) 974-5778Orange Beach, AL 36561 mhenderson17@yahoo.com
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-
NING CBD!!! For your safety, we do a rigorous search for the best products available and try them ourselves before we ever bring them into inventory. Going the extra mile is our commitment to you!!!
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
Lotus CBD3872 South McKenzie Street
Foley, Alabama(404) 386-3683
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Baldwin Tractor & Equipment22463 State Hwy. 59 S.Robertsdale, AL 36567
251-947-4171
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