Baldwin County
Baldwin REALTORS released the November 2020 Housing Report earlier this week. According to the organization’s Multiple Listing Service statistics, both new inventory and total sales increased for Baldwin County, and there was a 13.4% increase in new inventory compared to November 2019. Together, the “Traditional Residential” and “Resort” categories saw a 10.5% increase. Moreover, the…
According to Al.com, U-Haul paid $2.4 million for St. Francis Plaza, a 73,771-ft2 neighborhood retail center at 2501 Government Street in Mobile, according to Amanda Goldman of Stirling Properties, who represented the seller. Also in Mobile, investors paid $1.8 million for a 4,700-ft2 commercial center at 5167 Rangeline Service Road North, according to Andrew Chason…
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded six grants to help victims of domestic violence and child abuse in eight counties, including Mobile and Baldwin counties, Call News recently reported. Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. received $698,000, Penelope House Inc. received $628,000, Baldwin County Violence Shelter (The Lighthouse) received $391,000, and CARE House Inc. in Bay Minette…
GulfCoastNewsToday.com reports that the Orange Beach City Council is looking to borrow $50-60 million in bonds to fund several capital improvements. Mayor Tony Kennon says the city is “essentially debt free” and wants to take advantage of low interest rates. The bond issuance, which would be paid back over a 20-year period with annual payments…
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce recently elected Executive Board Chairman Scott Tripoli, general manager of the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort Gulf Club & Spa in Point Clear, as its chairman. Tripoli has served more than 20 years in the hospitality industry and been in his current position since March 2016. He is also a…
Foley-based AgriTech has added BFG Supply Co. to its distribution network for its SoilKit product, which will give it retail exposure in 26 states across the East and Midwest, Business Alabama recently reported. The kit provides prompt soil analysis for gardeners and landscapers to tailor solutions to the needs of their specific soil. AgriTech, an…
The Alley 25 Barcade at Eastern Shore Lanes in Spanish Fort recently opened. According to the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, the adult bar/arcade joins a new restaurant following a remodel and expansion. The lanes’ original offering is the “Family Entertainment Center” with bowling, an arcade, laser tag, a high ropes course and pool room.
According to a recent announcement by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Tommy Rachel of Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Co. has been named the 2020 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year. The chamber has given the award for more than 40 years to celebrate the spirit of free enterprise. The award,…
The Providence Hospital Foundation is hosting a “Charity Clay Shoot: Pull for Pulmonary” at Bushy Creek Clays in Perdido on January 14, 2021. A 9-a.m. shotgun start follows a registration period and continental breakfast starting at 8 a.m. All proceeds go to pulmonary patient care. Those planning to attend or sponsor the event should email…
The Alabama Coastal Foundation is organizing a free virtual meeting with local journalist, filmmaker and author Ben Raines, who will discuss the release of his new book, Saving America’s Amazon: The threat to our nation’s most biodiverse river system, at 10:00 a.m. on December 10. Registration is required. The hardcover book will be released on…
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