What's Happeing in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? September 29, 2023.

 GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. Guy Fieri's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' to feature Alabama venues in October 
https://www.al.com/life/2023/09/guy-fieris-diners-drive-ins-and-dives-to-feature-alabama-venues-in-october.html

2. Why your house didn't sell
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/09/28/why-your-house-didnt-sell?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. Did you know there's a French Quarter in this coastal Alabama town?
https://www.southernliving.com/fairhope-french-quarter-7973286

4. Why today's housing inventory shows a crash isn't on the horizon 
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/09/27/why-todays-housing-inventory-shows-a-crash-isnt-on-the-horizon?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

5. 7 things people should know when they move to Alabama 
https://www.al.com/life/2023/09/6-things-people-should-know-when-they-move-to-alabama.html

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. The 10 fastest-growing towns in Alabama everyone is talking about
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/the-fastest-growing-towns-in-alabama-everyone-is-talking-about/

2. 3 top recycling programs in Alabama reveal the secret to their success
https://thebamabuzz.com/3-top-recycling-programs-in-alabama-reveal-the-secret-to-their-success/

3. Robertsdale Garden Club starts 93rd year
https://gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/robertsdale-garden-club-starts-93rd-year,186734

4. Gulf Shores to study best practices for filling vacant properties 
https://www.obawebsite.com/gulf-shores-to-study-best-practices-for-filling-vacant-properties

5. 9 most beautiful small towns in Alabama you should visit 
https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/9-most-beautiful-small-towns-in-alabama-you-should-visit.html


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. Fairhope Brewing's Wingman to land in Mobile 
https://yellowhammernews.com/fairhope-brewings-wingman-to-land-in-mobile/

2. Eat local: this Mobile County cattle farm offers top-quality meat and relief for Alabama farmers 
https://1819news.com/news/item/eat-local-this-mobile-county-cattle-farm-offers-top-quality-meat-and-relief-for-alabama-farmers

3. Gulf Coast passenger rail service from New Orleans secures big federal grant 
https://www.nola.com/news/politics/new-orleans-mobile-passenger-rail-service-gets-federal-grant/article_b2cbf4c0-58d3-11ee-879a-eb7b2d108c70.html

4. 5 spooky guided tours in the Mobile area this October 
https://thebamabuzz.com/5-spooky-guided-tours-in-the-mobile-area-this-october/

What's Happening in Baldwin & Mobile Counties? September 21, 2023

 

GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

Tasty pepperoni pizza in Mobile and Baldwin County 
https://www.gobellator.com/blog/2023/09/13/tasty-pepperoni-pizza-in-mobile-and-baldwin-county

Remote work is changing how some buyers search for their dream homes
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/09/20/remote-work-is-changing-how-some-buyers-search-for-their-dream-homes?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

How you can help Alabama meet its 25% recycling goal set in 1989
https://thebamabuzz.com/how-you-can-help-alabama-meet-its-25-recycling-goal-set-in-1989/

21 Alabama barbecue joints you must try (and what to order)
https://www.al.com/life/2023/09/21-alabama-barbecue-joints-you-must-try-and-what-to-order.html

Your home equity can offset affordability challenges
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/09/19/your-home-equity-can-offset-affordability-challenges?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

Sunset concerts continue Sept. 21 & 28 at Gulf Shores Public Beach
https://mulletwrapper.net/sunset-concerts-continue-sept-21-28-at-g-s-public-beach/

6 natural springs in Alabama and where to find them 
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/natural-springs-in-alabama-and-where-to-find-them/

Foley invests $4.53 million in Juniper Street upgrade
https://www.obawebsite.com/work-begins-to-complete-juniper-extension

Anglers welcome partial opening of Perdido Pass Park and seawall
https://www.fox10tv.com/2023/09/20/anglers-welcome-partial-opening-perdido-pass-park-seawall/

"Love in Fairhope" will be released on Hulu, September 27
https://thebamabuzz.com/love-in-fairhope-will-be-released-on-hulu-september-27/?fbclid=IwAR0l-qaHowMxWwiEL9_qaORkgVX_1zL713XN1qIxUI4MGF6wDS9DR7vbLJ0


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

MoonPie over Mobile NYE performers celebrate 50th anniversary of Hip Hop
https://mynbc15.com/news/local/to-perform-at-moonpie-over-mobile-nye

Mobile City Council to redistribute $55,000 for new developmental disability program 
https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2023/09/mobile-city-council-to-redistribute-55000-for-new-developmental-disability-program.html

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Alabama with these 5 exciting events 
https://thebamabuzz.com/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-in-alabama-with-these-5-exciting-events/

Carnival cruise set to sail out of Mobile for the next five years 
https://whnt.com/news/alabama-news/carnival-cruise-set-to-sail-out-of-mobile-for-the-next-five-years/

 

Baldwin County Local Government Update – August 2023

Massive Tealwood Subdivision Reduces Lot Number

The 636-lot Tealwood subdivision was previously approved for a site located on the north side of Underwood Rd. (County Rd 24), half a mile east of County Rd. 9 and Fish River, and west of County Rd. 49.The 284-acre site received approval for 636 residential lots in seven phases.That application has been modified and will be replaced by the current PUD application due to the recent zoning vote in Planning Dist. 14 which voted to come into zoning.The overall number of lots will be reduced from 636 to 590. The smallest lot size will be 7,700 square feet, and the largest lot size will be 13,308 square feet.Eastbound and westbound right turn lanes at the intersection of Underwood Rd. and County Road 65, east of the development will be required before Phase 6 of the subdivision.

Read More: https://www.baldwinrealtors.com/page/Local_Government_Reports

Amanda Spears, REALTOR®

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