I met artist Melanie Grein at a First Friday Art Walk in Fairhope while listening to the Leavin’ Brothers entertain at The Book Cellar at Page and Palette. Sitting with some friends, she is a regular there, either with coffee in hand from Latte Da or taking in the music on a Monday night at the Book Cellar.

My good friend, Jeanie Miller, called me one day and asked if I would like to do a story about an enterprising young lady who started her own business from chicken scratch. I said, “Sure! Tell me about it.” Jeanie drives to Barnwell to pick up fresh farm eggs from the business owner, who happens to be eleven and recently entered the sixth grade.

One of the hallmarks of living in the Scenic 98 Coastal area is the abundance of great live performance venues. Nothing beats the real thing. Whether it's a beach bar, an outdoor amphitheater, a play on the Bluff, or a small community theater, there is plenty of great entertainment to enjoy throughout our communities.

Portside Advertising, located in Fairhope, Alabama, is focused on helping small businesses grow and expand by building a brand, clarifying their message, and effectively reaching a targeted audience.

“Living a creative life is exhilarating” “I believe in living a creative life. There is creativity in each of us — we just need to be open to the opportunities to tap into it.” says Suzanne Damrich, a native Mobilian and artist who “lives in the moment.”

When I think of healthcare in the Scenic 98 Coastal footprint, the first person I think of is Quint Studer. If you are not familiar with Quint, I encourage you to do a little research and hear his story. Now a resident of Pensacola with his wife Rishey, he is described as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. He is much more than that, I promise.

Remember all the essays we wrote in school comparing and contrasting various topics? We used those “blue books “ with lined pages and got cramps in our hands from writing in cursive. Do children even learn cursive anymore? My essay for today compares and contrasts beach destinations in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and our beloved Scenic 98 Coastal area.

Did you know that one of the strangest and most fascinating museums in the world is in Foley, Alabama? The Holmes Medical Museum, on the corner of Highway 59 and 98 in Foley at 111 West Laurel Avenue, is listed in Atlas Obscura as one of the top 15 strangest museums in the Yellowhammer State.