Washington Post Puts Fairhope’s ‘Utopia’ on the National Map
Fairhope has long been a point of pride on the Eastern Shore, and in May 2011 the town got a glossy national endorsement: a Washington Post lifestyle feature headlined “In…
BP to Invest $16 Million in Coastal Alabama Tourism Recovery After Oil Spill
In April 2011, Governor Robert Bentley announced that BP would spend $16 million over two years on tourism promotion projects in coastal Alabama, marking a significant step in the region’s…
Earth Day Mobile Bay Returns to Fairhope Pier Saturday With Grayson Capps and a Recycle Amnesty Day
Earth Day Mobile Bay lands at Fairhope Pier this Saturday, April 23, turning the Mobile Bay shoreline into a one-day showcase for environmental groups from around the region — with…
Exceptional Foundation of Baldwin County Announces Fundraiser Dinner With Sarah Palin at Grand Hotel
The Exceptional Foundation of Baldwin County, a newly incorporated nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with special needs along the Gulf Coast, announced ticket sales for its inaugural major fundraiser in…
Exceptional Foundation of Baldwin County Announces Fundraiser Dinner With Sarah Palin at Grand Hotel
A newly incorporated Baldwin County nonprofit has set its sights on one of the largest single fundraising debuts in the region, announcing ticket sales for a spring 2011 gala headlined…
Free Crawfish Nights: Where Mobile and Baldwin County Bars Boil ‘Em Up This Season
Crawfish season has arrived on the Gulf Coast, and a string of bars and restaurants across Mobile and Baldwin counties are again running free or all-you-can-eat crawfish nights to mark…
Radio Host Paul Leslie Plans 52-Mile Gulf Coast Run to Benefit Alabama Coastal Foundation
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. — Atlanta-based radio host and producer Paul Leslie announced plans in the spring of 2011 to lace up his running shoes and hit the Alabama Gulf Coast…
Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Drew Record-Scale Crowds in 2011
Fairhope’s 2011 Arts and Crafts Festival drew an estimated 200,000 visitors over three days, with more than 200 artists and strong sales reported.
Mike’s Smokehouse Market Brings Sauce-Your-Own Barbecue to Daphne’s Highway 181
Just south of the Eastern Shore Centre along Highway 181, Mike’s Smokehouse Market has been quietly building a following among Baldwin County barbecue fans — and doing it with a…
2011 Offshore Earthquake Was Felt Along the Alabama Coast
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 10 miles off Baldwin County in February 2011, with residents from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island reporting light shaking.