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message FROM THE PRESIDENT As we are celebrating over 75 years in the real estate business, I am reminded each day of the significance of such an accomplishment. It is clear that the same sacrifice and commitment that achieved this milestone is also the reason Roberts Brothers continues to lead the market today.

Our competitive advantage lies in the fact that our leadership team and 300 sales associates and staff have preserved the most recognizable real estate brand in South Alabama and engrained professionalism and integrity into our company culture. These, and other core values, are demonstrated at each of our five office locations each and every day.

As our industry continues to adapt, we look forward to continuing to embrace change and exploring new ways of achieving our ultimate goal: to provide an exceptional home buying and selling experience for our customers.

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Going to school at one of our Universities, taking a new job, or retiring, Roberts Brothers is fully equipped to assist you no matter what your reason. We have over 250 agents and staff just waiting to help you, and we cannot wait to share with you our area information and become your lifetime real estate resource.

Our fabulous cuisine is reflective of our diverse population as well as our 300 year history under the flags of Spain, France, Great Britain, the flag of the Republic of Alabama, the 3rd National Flag of the Confederate States of America, and the flag of the United States.

Welcome! We look forward to working for you!

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Director of Relocation, Roberts Brothers, Inc. Relocation@RobertsBrothers.com | 251.661.4660

leading real estate COMPANIES OF THE WORLD

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Looking for information about Mobile Bay or the surrounding area? You’ve come to the right place!

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O U R S O U T H E R N H O S P I TA L I T Y

Our area boasts a quality of life with which few can compete. Enjoy golf, hunting in the Delta, fishing in Mobile Bay or the Gulf of Mexico, or relax on the white sandy beaches of Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores.

Available year round there are many cultural activities in Downtown Mobile and quaint Fairhope, Alabama.

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On behalf of our team, I welcome you to Mobile Bay. I invite you to look over our Relocation Guide and visit our website RobertsBrothers.com . We look forward to serving you for the next 75+ years!

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Director of Relocation Roberts Brothers, Inc. Relocation@RobertsBrothers.com

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A powerful local brand, Roberts Brothers Inc. was also chosen to represent Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a 53-year-old “by-invitation” global network responsible for over one million transactions and $368 billion in annual home sales.

Our affiliation with this powerful organization gives us strong connections to well respected firms in over 65 countries. The relationship gives our properties additional global exposure and has proven to be a beneficial source of buyers. www.leadingre.com

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Roberts Brothers, Inc. opens its first office in Baldwin County.

Roberts Brothers, Inc. is purchased by HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate.

Roberts Brothers, Inc. and Dauphin Realty join forces to expand what is already the top residential firm in South Alabama.

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Two young brothers, John and David Roberts, return from serving their country in World War II and open a Real Estate company in the garage of their parent's home in Mobile, Alabama. Because of their work ethic, character and entrepreneurial spirit, they form a company to offer property ownership opportunities for thousands of Mobilians.

HomeServices is the second-largest residential Real Estate brokerage firm in the United States.

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Over 72 years later, the name, Roberts Brothers, Inc., is still known for integrity, professionalism and results!

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= more SALES Now serving a third generation of customers, Roberts Brothers, Inc. has over 300 sales associates & staff in five offices covering the residential and rental marketing in Mobile & Baldwin County, Alabama. Roberts Brothers is the leading Real Estate company in South Alabama and has offered superior service to its clients and customers for over 75 years.

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obile’s strategic location and tremendous infrastructure – two interstate systems, two airports, proximity to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and five major railroads – make it a hot center for business.

Its superb quality of life, diverse cultural and recreational activities, low cost of

why life is so good on MOBILE BAY living, close distance to the beach and the temperate climate attract many newcomers and visitors every year. Many exciting things are happening in Mobile that will continue to attract residents and businesses to this progressive part of the Southeastern U.S. We are very proud to be a part of Mobile’s success!

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hough it bears some striking similarities to New Orleans, Mobile dances to its own beat, which is just the way Mobilians like it.

The city lies at the head of Mobile Bay on the shank end of the secondlargest river delta system in the nation, a spiderweb watershed that reaches almost the length of the state before flowing into the Mobile River. That meant that from the 1830s till near the turn of the twentieth century, Mobile received the abundance of some of the finest cotton-growing land in the United States—maybe in the whole world—which is what really got the place going. Not only that, we started the first Mardi Gras in North America, too I say “we” because I am a Mobilian (Mo-beel-ien), even though I now live across the bay on what is called the Eastern Shore. I’ve lived in Washington, D.C., and in New York, but I was a Mobilian then, too. It’s hard to shake when you’re raised in one of the old Southern coastal cities—like New Orleans, Mobile, Savannah, or Charleston—that had been thriving for a hundred years while the rest of the state wasn’t much other than woods and wild Indians.

When I was growing up, downtown Mobile was a vibrant hive of department stores, restaurants, theaters, office buildings, and bumper-to-bumper traffic in the narrow streets leading to the water. There were band concerts beneath the oaks in Bienville Square and opulent lunches at the old Battle House hotel, which had hosted presidents among its notable list of guests. Constantine’s, with its tiled floors and mirrored walls, rivaled if not exceeded the fabled Galatoire’s in the French Quarter—in food as well as decor.

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mobile county SCHOOL SYSTEM PRIVATE SCHOOLS St Paul’s Episcopal School (PK-12) www.stpaulsmobile.net UMS-Wright Preparatory School (PK-12) www.ums-wright.org McGill-Toolen Catholic High School (9-12) www.mcgill-toolen.org Faith Academy (PK-12) www.faithacademy.us Mobile Christian School (PK-12) www.mobilechristian.org

mobile county SCHOOL SYSTEM

helpful LINKS Mobile County Private Schools http://www.privateschoolreview.com/county_ private_schools/stateid/AL/county/1097 Mobile County School System www.mcpss.com

St. Luke’s Episcopal School (PK-12) www.stlukesmobile.com

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Cottage Hill Christian Academy (K-9) www.chcacademy.com Covenant Christian School (PK-8) School with Special Program Emphasis www.covenantschool.com Faith Academy (PK-12) www.faithacademy.us North Mobile Christian School (K-9) www.northmobilechristian.org St Dominic School (K-9) www.stdominicmobile.org St Ignatius Catholic School (K-9) www.stignatius.org St Mary Catholic School (K-9) www.stmarymobile.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School (PK-8) www.svsschool.org

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Quality of Life... It Starts with Us.

Alba Middle School 251-824-4134 District 5 Allentown Elementary School 251-221-1000 District 1 Anna F. Booth Elementary School 251-824-1740 District 5 Augusta Evans School K-12 251-221-5400 District 4 Baker High School 251-221-3000 District 5

251-221-2106 District 3 Collier Elementary School 251-221-1120 District 1

Belsaw/Mt.Vernon Pre-K-8th School

Dauphin Island Elementary School

251-221-1030 District 3 Blount High School 251-221-3070 District 3 Brazier Elementary School 251-221-1046 District 3 Breitling Elementary School 251-865-0900 District 5 Bryant Career Technical School 251-221-6312 District 5 Bryant High School 251-824-3213 District 5 Burns Middle School 251-221-2025 District 2 Burroughs Elementary School 251-221-1077 District 2 Calcedeaver Elementary School 251-221-1092 District 1 Calloway-Smith Middle School 251-221-2042 District 4 Castlen Elementary School 251-865-6733 District 5 Chastang Middle School 251-221-2081 District 3 Chickasaw Elementary School 251-221-1105 District 3 Citronelle High School 251-221-3444 District 1 Clark-Shaw Magnet School

Collins-Rhodes Elementary School

251-221-1226 District 3 Continuous Learning Center 251-221-2122 District 3 Council Traditional School 251-221-1137 District 4 Craighead Elementary School 251-221-1155 District 4 251-861-3864 District 2 Davidson High School 251-221-3084 District 2 Davis Elementary School 251-221-1166 District 5 Dawes 3-5 251-221-1485 District 5 Denton Middle School 251-221-2148 District 2 Dixon Elementary School 251-824-4314 District 5 Dodge Elementary School 251-221-1195 District 2 Dunbar Middle School 251-221-2160 District 4

E. R. Dickson Elementary School

251-221-1180 District 2 Eanes Middle School 251-221-2189 District 4

Eichold-Mertz Elementary School

251-221-1210 District 4 Faulkner Vocational School 251-221-5431 District 3 Fonde Elementary 251-221-1240 District 2 Forest Hill Elementary 251-221-1270 District 3 Gilliard Elementary

251-221-1820 District 4 Grand Bay Middle 251-865-6511 District 5 Grant Elementary School 251-221-1319 District 3 Griggs Elementary School 251-221-1330 District 2 Hall Elementary 251-221-1345 District 4 Hamilton Elementary School 251-221-1360 District 3 Hankins Middle 251-221-2200 District 5 Hollingers Island Elementary 251-221-1376 District 2 Holloway Elementary School 251-221-1391 District 3 Howard Elementary School 251-221-1406 District 4 Hutchens Elementary School 251-221-1420 District 5 Indian Springs Elementary School

251-221-1436 District 3 John Will Elementary School 251-221-1750 District 3

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251-221-1450 District 4 Lee Intermediate School 251-221-1476 District 3 Lee Primary School 251-221-1466 District 3 LeFlore Magnet High School 251-221-3125 District 4 Leinkauf Elementary 251-221-1495 District 4 Lott Middle School 251-221-2240 District 1 Mary B. Austin Elementary 251-221-1015 District 3 Mary G. Montgomery High School

251-221-3153 District 1 Maryvale Elementary 251-221-1810 District 4 McDavid-Jones Elementary School

251-221-1510 District 1 Meadowlake Elementary 251-221-1529 District 5 Mobile County Training School 251-221-2267 District 3 Murphy High School 251-221-3186 District 4

Orchard Elementary School 251-221-1571 District 3 Pearl Haskew Elementary 251-221-1850 District 5 Phillips Preparatory School 251-221-2286 District 3 Pillans Middle 251-221-2300 District 4 Rain High 251-221-3233 District 4 Regional School 251-221-5454 District 2 Robbins Elementary School 251-221-1600 District 3 Satsuma High School 251-221-3269 District 3 Scarborough Middle School 251-221-2323 District 3 Semmes Elementary 251-221-1631 District 1 Semmes Middle 251-221-2344 District 1 Shepard Elementary 251-221-1645 District 2 Spencer Elementary 251-221-1661 District 3 St. Elmo Elementary 251-957-6314 District 5 Tanner Williams Elementary 251-221-1675 District 5 The Pathway School 251-221-5010 Theodore High 251-221-3351 District 5 Turner Elementary 251-221-1285 District 1 Vigor High 251-221-3045 District 3 Washington Middle School 251-221-2361 District 3 Westlawn Elementary 251-221-1705 District 4 Whitley Elementary 251-221-1737 District 3 Williamson High School 251-221-3411 District 4 Wilmer Elementary 251-221-1780 District 1

North Mobile Co. Middle School

251-221-2000 District 3 O’Rourke Elementary School 251-221-1585 District 1 Old Shell Road Magnet School 251-221-1557 District 4

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baldwin county SCHOOL SYSTEM SPANISH FORT

Elementary & Intermediate:

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Middle School:

Baldwin County Private Schools

Spanish Fort Elementary School Rockwell Elementary School Spanish Fort Middle School

High School:

Spanish Fort High School

DAPHNE

Elementary & Intermediate:

Daphne Elementary School Daphne East Elementary School Daphne North Elementary School Weinacker’s Montessori School WJ Carroll Intermediate School

Middle:

Daphne Middle School

High School:

Daphne High School

FAIRHOPE & POINT CLEAR Elementary:

Fairhope Elementary School Fairhope K-1 Center J. Larry Newton School

Intermediate & Middle:

Fairhope Middle School Fairhope Intermediate School

High School:

Fairhope High School

PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Bayshore Christian School Bayside Academy Christ the King Catholic School

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higher EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA (USA)

The University of South Alabama (USA) is the region’s largest four-year institution with more than 15,000 students at campuses in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Students can work toward bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in a wide range of studies. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in over ten colleges and schools. USA has more than 5,000 employees in its university system, college of medicine and hospital system. www.usouthal.edu

www.privateschoolreview.com/county_ private_schools/stateid/AL/county/1003 Baldwin County School System http://www.bcbe.org/

• Baldwin County schools have the highest per pupil expenditure of all county school systems in Alabama • Fairhope’s award-winning public schools are home to Baldwin County and the State of Alabama’s Elementary Teacher of the Year

SPRING HILL COLLEGE

As one of the nation’s oldest Jesuit institutions, Spring Hill College offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, theology, liberal arts and education, as well as a division for lifelong studies for adults wishing to further their education. Spring Hill is continually ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” survey as one of the top schools with undergraduate and master’s programs. www.shc.edu

BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bishop State Community College is made up of four campuses across the city of Mobile, offering associate degrees in arts and sciences, nursing and applied sciences. The college also offers technical training, certification programs, WorkKeys assessments and technical degrees. www.bishop.edu

FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Faulkner State Community College is a two-year public college located in Baldwin County, Alabama.

Faulkner State has three locations. The administrative campus is located in Bay Minette, Alabama. It also has two additional campuses located in Fairhope and Gulf Shores, Alabama. www.faulknerstate.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE

The University of Mobile has established the new College of Christian Leadership to oversee three schools aimed at preparing graduates for Christian ministry – the new School of Worship Leadership, School of Christian Ministries, and Center for Performing Arts/School of Music. The move expands opportunities for students, with more emphasis on internships, innovation and entrepreneurship in music, Christian ministries and worship leadership, plus new concentrations in areas such as film and theatre, music business, and technology. www.umobile.edu

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mobile bay TRANSPORTATION

mobile bay DEMOGRAPHICS

obile’s extensive transportation infrastructure keeps business on the move. Major rail, ship and highway transportation systems converge along the Mobile River at the Port of Mobile to link Mobile businesses with the nation and the world. In addition to a deepwater port, Mobile has two major interstate connectors, five railroad service providers and two airports.

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BROOKLEY AEROPLEX

In a major strategic announcement, Airbus said it will establish a manufacturing facility in the United States to assemble and deliver A320 Family aircraft. Located at the Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, it will be the company’s first U.S.-based production facility.

Airbus stressed that the assembly line, which will create jobs and strengthen the aerospace industry, is part of its strategy to enhance Airbus’ global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and elsewhere. www.brookleyaeroplex. com

ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY

Located in Mobile, the Alabama State Port Authority operates the state’s full-service, deepwater port on the Gulf of Mexico. The Port of Mobile offers terminal services for shipping lines serving global trade lanes, with 41 berths providing complete service for shippers, including intermodal transfer and handling, warehousing and security.

The Port of Mobile is among the largest ports in the U.S. www.asdd.com

MOBILE REGIONAL AIRPORT

The Mobile Airport Authority is an independent agency created in 1982 by the city of Mobile to own and operate the Brookley Aeroplex and the Mobile Regional Airport, home to more than 130 companies with more than 5,000 employees. The Mobile Regional Airport, the area’s commercial airport, is served by five airlines: U.S. Airways Express, United, Delta Air Lines, Atlantic Southeast and American Eagle Airlines. www.mobairport.com

RAILROADS

The Mobile rail market is served by five national Class I railroads: CSX Transportation, Canadian National, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe, Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern with piggyback and containerized freight service. An average 2,500 rail cars are estimated to pass through Mobile daily.

Total Population Total Households Median Age, Total Land Area

MOBILE & BALDWIN COUNTIES 603,936 243,724 38 2,829 sq. mi.

MAJOR EMPLOYERS Age 25+ Population Less Than High School High School Associate’s Degree Some College Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Degree

INCOME

Median Household Income Per Capita Income

LABOR FORCE Population, age 16+ Unemployment Rate

EDUCATION

Public Schools Private Schools Colleges and Universities

397,265 57,860 133,332 31,454 85,515 58,682 30,406

$44,916 $24,447

460,382 8.6%

The Mobile Bay region is located in Southwest Alabama at the head of Mobile Bay. The region includes Mobile and Baldwin counties and covers an area of 2,829 square miles, with the city of Mobile as the dominant urban area. The region offers an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities for people of all ages – a variety of museums, theater, symphony, opera, ballet, fishing, golfing, relaxing at the beach and much more.

mobile bay’s SIGNIFICANCE

to the STATE of ALABAMA • 13% of the Alabama state population • 13% of the state households • 14% of the business establishments

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• 15% of the retail sales • 14% of the total effective buying income

HIGHWAY SYSTEM

Mobile Bay’s highway system includes two major interstates, and five federal highways. Interstate 10, the southern-most east-west, coastto-coast interstate highway, connects Jacksonville to Los Angeles.

Interstate 65, a major north-south route, links the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. The highway system also includes federal highways 31, 43, 45, 90 and 98.

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The Real Estate Center 3601 Spring Hill Business Park Mobile, AL 251.344.9220

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Roberts Brothers West 6721 Grelot Road, Suite A Mobile, AL 251.661.4660

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Roberts Brothers Fairhope

559 North Section Street Fairhope, AL 251.928.2109

Roberts Brothers Malbis

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29640 Hwy 181 South, Ste A Daphne, AL 251.301.1112

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mobile bay SHOPPING

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obile Bay offers an extraordinary shopping experience of unique specialty shops, boutiques, outlets and much more.

mobile bay DINING MOBILE El Papi

www.el-papi.com

EASTERN SHORE CENTRE

Eastern Shore Centre is located in Spanish Fort at the northeast intersection of I-10 and State Highway 181.The 500,000 sq. ft. lifestyle center includes upscale shops such as Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Dillards, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Ann Taylor Loft, Coldwater Creek, Talbot’s and many more. www.easternshorecentre.com

Callaghan’s Irish Social Club

www.callaghansirishsocialclub.com

NoJa

www.nojamobile.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House www.ruthschris.com

Spot of Tea

www.spotoftea.com

TANGER OUTLETS

Shop over 120 brand name outlets on Highway 59 in Foley at the Tanger Outlets with stores such as the Coach Factory, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coldwater Creek Outlet, J.Crew, the Nike Factory Store and much more.

Taco Mama

www.tacomamaonline.com/midtownmobile/

Wintzell’s Oyster House

www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com

www.tangeroutlet.com/foley

DOWNTOWN FAIRHOPE

Downtown Fairhope is a shopper’s paradise with boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, and independent bookstores. Stroll around the beautiful downtown with its curbside flower gardens, and start your day with breakfast or brunch. You’ll enjoy more than 80 colorful boutiques, cafes, galleries and antiques shops filled with original artwork and pottery. www.fairhopemerchants.com

BEL AIR MALL, MOBILE

ON THE CAUSEWAY BlueGill

www.bluegillrestaurant.com

Ed’s Seafood Shed www.edsshed.com

Felix’s Fish Camp Grill www.felixsfishcamp.com

Cafe Del Rio

www.cafedelrio.net/locations

With over 130 stores, you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for at Bel Air Mall. Providing some of South Alabama’s finest stores we offer five outstanding department stores: Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Sears and Target are just the beginning. www.shopatbelairmall.com

FAIRHOPE

LEGACY VILLAGE, MOBILE

www.maryannsfairhope.com

Shop. Dine. Connect. Legacy Village located on Dauphin Street in Mobile has it all. Legacy Village offers great shops like Ann Taylor Loft, Jos. A. Bank, Talbot’s and Private Gallery; and wonderful dining like Zoe’s Kitchen, The Wine Loft—just to name a few! www.shopdinelegacy.com

Camellia Cafe

www.camelliacafe.com

Mary Ann’s Deli

Master Joe’s Sushi masterjoessushi.com

Panini Pete’s Cafe

www.paninipetes.com

The Fairhope Inn

www.thefairhopeinn.com

MCGOWIN PARK, MOBILE

Located on Government Street in Mobile with a wide variety of food, shopping, activites throughout the complex Shopping for your kids, pets, home decor or electronics, this shopping center has it all.

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helpful LINK For a Complete List of Restaurants Visit: Urban Spoon - Mobile, AL www.urbanspoon.com/c/223/Mobilerestaurants.html

www.fairhopemerchants.com/dine

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mobile SPORTS & RECREATION

mobile WELCOMES AIRBUS

USA MITCHELL CENTER

The University of South Alabama’s Mitchell Center has the capability to facilitate various events including NCAA and NBA basketball games, concerts, trade shows and family entertainment. There is seating for 10,000 and a state-of-the-art video, sound and sports lighting system. The Mitchell Center also has the ability to accommodate banquets, weddings, receptions and other specialty engagements. www.southalabama.edu/mitchellcenter

LADD-PEEBLES STADIUM

Ladd-Peebles Stadium plays to a national television audience at least twice every year —once for the GMAC Bowl, and again when college football’s top prospects square off at the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier showcase of college talent bound for the NFL. Ladd Peebles is available for concerts, marching band expositions, evangelistic crusades, gospel, music groups, outdoor trade shows, regional flea markets, car and boat shows, yard sales and other events. www.laddpeeblesstadium.com

MOBILE TENNIS CENTER

Among the city’s most unique sporting venues is the Mobile Tennis Center, with 50 hard courts and seating for up to 1,000 people. The Mobile Tennis Center is the largest publicly owned tennis facility in the country. In 2008, The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) named the Copeland-Cox Mobile Tennis Center “The Nation’s Best Public Tennis Facility.” www.mobiletenniscenter.net

GOLFING

Mobile golfing is among the nation’s finest, with more than 25 courses in the metropolitan region. Golf Digest ranked Mobile in the top five “Best Medium Size Golf Cities in the United States.” The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail has two courses in the Mobile Bay region. The trail was named by Money magazine as one of the “Eight Best Places to Spend a Winter Vacation.” It also won a recent Reader’s Choice Award from Southern Living magazine. www.rtjgolf.com

As Airbus Lands, Mobile Is Ready for Take-Off JULY 2, 2012 | BY: CECELI A REDM O N | WWW. EXAM I NER. CO M http://www.examiner.com/article/as-airbus-lands-mobile-is-ready-for-take-off

Airbus announced their commitment to the City of Mobile and the State of Alabama today before a crowd of over 1,000 people. Media representatives from all over the world were poised with cameras and laptops to share the great news of Airbus choosing Mobile for their U.S. assembly plant.

Chief Executive Officer Fabrice Bregier compared the event of Airbus landing their assembly plant in Mobile to the Declaration of Independence.

“I recently learned that the Declaration of Independence was actually signed on July 2nd, not on the fourth. Here is another historic moment on July 2nd 236 years later.”

assembly plant to Mobile for more than seven years County Commissioner Connie Hudson noted that there are many historical ties connected to the event. She told of another historical July 2nd other than the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and that was when Azaleas were introduced to Mobile as a gift from Toulouse, France and today we welcome Airbus from Toulouse.

Hudson said the Mobile Team Airbus had a code name for their efforts, which was Hope. “Today that hope becomes a reality,” she announced.

Bregier commented that to have an assembly plant in the U.S. was the natural next step. Airbus already does business with over 100 suppliers in Wichita, Kansas, Melbourne, Florida and Mobile.

According to Bresier, Airbus already generates over 14 billion U.S. dollars in the U.S.A., and has created over 250 thousand jobs and partners with business in over 40 states. To name a couple are B.F. Goodrich and Honeywell in Faulker, Maryland.

Many other state, city and company officials spoke and announced “What a great day for Mobile and the state of Alabama.”

Construction on the facility starts in 2013 and according to Mayor Sam Jones, “this will bring in about 3,200 construction related jobs.” He added “When airbus lands we are prepared to takeoff with our commitment.”

After the event, Chris King of Roberts Brothers Realty said, “This will bring in money and people and boost the economy. The new people coming into the city as staff and crew will turn into buyers of real estate. We will definitely see an increase in sales and need for new and existing homes.”

Once completion of the facility arrives in 2015 the first A320 will roll off the assembly line in 2016.

Airbus anticipates that they will be producing 40 to 50 aircraft a year in the A300 family of single isle planes. Once fully operational there will be over 1,000 full-time well paid employees.

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welcome to the EASTERN SHORE

why we love BALDWIN COUNTY

why we LOVE BALDWIN COUNTY • Population of 212,628 • Today, out of Alabama’s 67 counties, Baldwin County remains one of the top three fastest growing.

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he Eastern Shore’s rich heritage is seen in its distinct communities, inviting residents and visitors alike to explore the Shore. Given the rich heritage of the Eastern Shore, it’s not surprising that a rich cultural life thrives in our cities and communities. The Eastern Shore is well known as a magnet for sculptors, musicians, painters, writers and other artists, and there is abundant opportunity to enjoy theatre, festivals, exhibits, classes, musical performances and more.

• 32 miles of gulf beaches • 26 miles of bay waterfront • Excellent school system • Stanford Achievement Test scores (measure of academic perfor

mance) have been above the national average for the past six years.

• ACT scores have exceeded state and national for the past 10 years.

Located just minutes from Mobile, AL, the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay encompasses seven communities and municipalities: Daphne, Blakeley, Malbis, Montrose, Point Clear, Spanish Fort and Fairhope. All of these destinations are only minutes apart on the Eastern Shore, and each community has its own charm and wonderful amenities.

• Low crime rate.

From city sophistication to country charm, the Eastern Shore has it all. Come discover a sportsman’s paradise of year-round golfing, boating and fishing; warm breezes as you stroll along breathtaking Mobile Bay under a golden sunset, an artists’ haven for both beginners and advanced, festive cultural celebrations, Southern charm, friendly neighbors and magnolias, architectural delights, and fresh Gulf seafood to tempt every palette. The Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay has all of these things and more.

• Over 1,200 restaurants

• Great Health Care options • Regional shopping centers and thriving downtowns • Amateur theater companies, symphony concerts, and opera as well as numerous festivals.

• Fresh water inshore and offshore fishing • 18+ golf courses located in Baldwin County • Forbes Magazine rates the Eastern Shore as one of the top 50 places to start and grow a business.

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welcome to FAIRHOPE

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ith more than 110 years of history, Fairhope is a beautiful, quaint town where newcomers don’t feel new, and natives never want to leave. A thriving city of 12,000 residents, Fairhope is situated high on the bluff of Mobile Bay’s eastern shore, where the Bay sparkles by day and reflects sunsets in the evening.

Fairhope is known for its quaint, charming downtown where visitors and locals alike find reasons to shop, stroll, and dine. It’s also known for its lovely parks — full of large, mossdraped, oak trees and for its sweeping panoramic views of Mobile Bay. Whether you come for a day or for a lifetime, you’ll be welcomed to beautiful Fairhope.

welcome to DAPHNE

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aphne is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, on the eastern shoreline of Mobile

Bay, just off I-10. Located 11 miles east of Mobile, Daphne is conveniently located on the Eastern Shore. With the City population approximately 19,356 and growing, Daphne is the largest city in Baldwin County, with more than 3,500 students attending schools. Over the past few years, Daphne’s population has increased by 30%. Despite the rapid growth, Daphne has been able to maintain the ambience of a small town where the people are friendly and caring, and newcomers soon become good friends.

Daphne is perhaps most famous for being one of the few places in the world to experience

Everything from unique shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants, to toy stores, hardware shops and gourmet grocers, line the streets of this vibrant city. Fairhope offers its residents and visitors many activities such as concerts on the bluffs, monthly “art walks,” an annual triathlon and Mardi Gras parades. Voted the Top 10 most romantic escapes by Coastal Living Magazine, Fairhope is truly a wonderful place to live.

FA I RH O P E Q U I C K FA CT S

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the phenomenon known as a “Jubilee”. This event brings blue crabs, shrimp and fish into the shallow waters of the shoreline, just waiting to be scooped up by those waiting to fill their ice chests. Thus giving Daphne the title “The Jubilee City.”

D A P H N E QU IC K FA C TS POPU LAT ION

25,960

M ED IAN AGE

37.9

$223,437

M ED IAN VALU E OF H OM ES

$193,652

PR O P E RTY TA X

15.0 mill

PR OPERT Y TAX

15.0 mills

SA L ES TAX

2.0

SALES TAX

2.5%

H O M E O WN E R S H IP R AT E ( 0 5 - 09 )

73.7

H OM E OW N ER SH IP R AT E (05-09)

72.6%

PO P U L AT IO N

16,479

M ED I A N A G E

41.3

M ED I A N VA L U E O F H O M ES

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welcome to SPANISH FORT

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panish Fort is located high on the bluff overlooking Mobile Bay, just north of Interstate I-10, which means quick access to the nearby cities of Mobile and Pensacola. Spanish Fort was incorporated in 1993 and has been expanding rapidly with new public schools and retirement areas, as well as the development of many new neighborhoods. In 2008, an 830,000 square-foot Spanish Town Center opened, which includes a 140,000 square foot Bass Pro Shop.

Just a few miles away shoppers enjoy a 58-acre Eastern Shore Centre, which is a lovely lifestyle shopping center featuring more than 80 high-end stores. Spanish Fort also includes the ‘Causeway,’ the original connecting road from Mobile to the Eastern Shore. Locals love the Causeway for it’s fresh seafood and beautiful view of the bay. The Five Rivers Delta Resource Center is also located on the Causeway, where walking trails, pontoon boat tours and canoe and kayak rentals are available.

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PO P U L AT IO N

7,330

M ED I A N A G E

41.54

M ED I A N VA L U E O F H O M ES

$234,986

PR O P E RTY TA X

5.0 mills

SA L ES TAX

1.5%

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32 miles of GULF BEACHES

DAUPHIN ISLAND

Only a short drive away, Dauphin Island is just off the Alabama coast, making it the southernmost point in the state. A barrier island, it has protected the coast from many storms and hurricanes.

Visit Fort Gaines and enjoy Civil War history or the Estuarium, where you can see live marine life in their natural habitat.

GULF SHORES

In Gulf Shores you will find the broad Gulf Front Public Beach at the southern end of State Highway 59. Dozens of restaurants, hotels, motels, vacation rental condominiums as well as beach house rentals are available for any size group. The Jewel of the Alabama State Park System is the “Alabama Gulf State Park.” The 6,000+ acre park features 2 miles of beach front and a new beach pavilion, a new fishing pier, and is located on the Eastern edge of Gulf Shores. The historic “Fort Morgan” is located on the western tip of the Fort Morgan peninsula west of Gulf Shores. During the season you can take the auto ferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island and continue to Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, and the Mississippi Coast Casinos and New Orleans LA.

ORANGE BEACH

The City of Orange Beach is located directly to the east of the Alabama Gulf State Park.

Orange Beach is a vacationers paradise with dozens of beach front condominiums and hotels. Orange Beach is the home of one of the largest Charter Fishing Fleets on the Gulf Coast with major salt water fishing tournaments held every year. The newest Orange Beach major development “The Wharf” is located directly on the Inter Coastal Waterway and consists of a large condominium development, a marina, a retail shopping center complete with a 14 theater movie complex a Giant Ferris wheel and a 10,000 seat amphitheater.

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helpful LINKS

FIND YOUR HOME

helpful LINKS GETTING YOUR FAMILY

EASTERN SHORE

Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce

Find a Daycare

www.eschamber.com

Baldwin County

www.yellowpages.com/mobile-al/child-care

www.baldwincountyal.gov

Find a Doctor

SPANISH FORT

www.healthgrades.com

City of Spanish Fort

Find a Dentist

www.cityofspanishfort.com

www.dentists.com/state.php/AL

UTILITIES Alabama Power

Eastern Shore Center www.easternshorecentre.com

THINGS TO DO Alabama Gulf Beaches

STATE OF ALABAMA

AT&T

Bellingrath Gardens

www.att.com/storelocator

www.bellingrath.org

Comcast

Mardi Gras Mobile www.mobilemardigras.com

Directv

Mobile Opera

www.directv.com

mobileopera.org

www.alabama5rivers.com

Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel www.alabama.travel

www.alabamapower.com

5 Rivers Delta Resource Center

Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce

DAPHNE

www.alagulfcoastchamber.com

City of Daphne

AL Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources

www.daphneal.com

www.dcnr.state.al.us

Daphne Bayfront Park

AL Dept. of Human Resources

www.daphnebayfrontpark.org

www.dhr.state.al.us

AL.gov

www.alabama.gov/portal/index.jsp

HISTORIC MONTROSE The Town of Montrose

www.siteone.com/towns/Montrose.htm

Gulf Electric, Mobile

The Exploreum

www.gulfelec.com

www.exploreum.com

Metro Mobile Recycling

Mobile Museum of Art www.mobilemuseumofart.com

Mobile Water & Sewer

The Mobile Zoo

www.mawss.com

www.mobilezoo.cc

Mobile Gas

USS Alabama www.ussalabama.com

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South Alabama Utlities

Mobile Symphony

www.southaec.com/index.cfm

www.mobilesymphony.org

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MOBILE

Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce www.mobilechamber.com

City of Mobile www.cityofmobile.org

Mobile Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau www.mobile.org

Mobile County Alabama www.mobilecountyal.gov

Mobile Bay. On the Water. On the Move. www.mobilebayregion.com

Downtown Mobile www.downtownmobile.org

FAIRHOPE

City of Fairhope www.cofairhope.com

Fairhope Single Tax Colony www.fairhopesingletax.com

Downtown Fairhope www.downtownfairhope.com

Tour the City of Fairhope www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgSPtl4VdmA

The Weeks Bay Reserve Foundation www.weeksbay.org

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