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Fairhope Hermit Hut Relocation Update
John Oldshue & Anne Dorman
April 14, 2025
Happy Monday, Fairhope! Whether you’re easing into the week with ambition or still negotiating with your alarm clock, we’ve got just the thing to kickstart your day. From the latest local happenings and upcoming events to heartwarming stories and just a touch of small-town scoop, consider this your Monday morning reset. So grab that extra cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s catch up on what’s buzzing around the neighborhood! ☕📬✨
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– Anne Dorman & John Oldshue
Fairhope Hermit Hut Relocation Update
Fairhope’s Pirates Pit BBQ Gets 10 out of 10 !
Fishing License Compromise Reached for Jubilee
Fairhope Social Club Set To Open This Month
Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Susie
Quick News & Events from Around Fairhope
Fairhope Hermit Hut Relocation Update
Courtesy of The Fairhope Times
The Fairhope Times reports that The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation (FSTC) has pledged $184,500—half of the $369,000 needed—to relocate the fragile hermit’s hut from Parker Road to the new Flying Creek Nature Park, just a quarter mile away. The structure’s delicacy and obstacles along the route, such as low-hanging trees and wires, complicate the move, which is why the cost is so high. This pledge is contingent upon the community raising the remaining half, making public support essential. The FSTC, which uses rent income from leased properties to fund community projects, emphasizes that the relocation will only proceed once all funds are secured. Tax-deductible donations can be made online or by mail, and all contributions will go toward the City of Fairhope’s efforts to move the historic structure.
Fairhope’s Pirates Pit BBQ Gets 10 out of 10 !
Lawrence Green is making a tour through Baldwin County reviewing places he eats at. His review of Pirates Pit BBQ got a 10 out of 10 ! We will try to include more of his reviews :)
Fishing License Compromise Reached for Jubilee
WALA Fox 10 reports that a new compromise allows people to legally harvest sea life during jubilees on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay without a fishing license, as long as they use only bare hands or a handheld dipnet and stay within species limits. Jubilees, rare events where oxygen-deprived water drives fish and crustaceans to shore, have long been a treasured community tradition. Recent concerns over enforcement led to discussions between State Representative Matt Simpson and Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship, who reached an agreement to preserve the event’s accessibility without requiring legislation. The decision was welcomed by locals as a balanced approach that maintains tradition while respecting conservation efforts.
Gulf Coast Media reports that the Fairhope Social Club, a new restaurant by Jessica Barnhill of Rae’s Kitchen and partners Drew Burroughs and Noah Matthews, is set to open soon at 14 N. Church St. in downtown Fairhope. Described as a casual, family-friendly eatery with a modern twist, it will feature creative menu items like charcuterie nachos, curly fry salad, and specialty cocktails. The restaurant plans to stay open later than Rae’s Kitchen and aims to officially open some time in April following a soft launch.
Adoptable Pets: Meet Susie
Meet Susie, a lovely 5-month-old kitten with a gentle spirit and a playful twist! This little lady boasts a velvety coat and a pair of wide, soulful eyes that seem to see right into your heart. Susie's favorite activities include chasing after crinkly balls, leaping for feather toys, and curling up in the coziest corners for a catnap. She's a bit of a chatterbox, offering soft trills and mews to let you know she's ready for some love. Sweet and sprightly, Susie is the perfect companion to brighten any home with her quiet grace and kitten charm!
To learn more about Susie and other adorable adoptable pets at The Haven click here.
Quick News from around Fairhope
Fairhope Weather: Quiet Week Ahead
MARI Italian Cooking Lab and Store coming to town
Take the Safe Street Survey now
Support a Graduating Senior with Neighborhood Bridges
Check out Rouxster Catering Lunch today!
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