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About William Bruce

President, American Business Brokers Association / Business Broker and Accredited Business Intermediary assisting business buyers and sellers with the transfer of ownership since 1986 / Author: How to Buy a Business.

What We Know About the Huge New Golf Development at Point Clear

The planned golf development is the Point Clear Club, a large private golf and residential community being developed just south of Fairhope near the Barnwell/Point Clear area. The map above is not to scale, and for illustration purposes only. The … Continue reading

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Questions for The Almighty

By William Bruce In a recent bout of insomnia, I was rolling through the late night TV channels when I chanced upon a vigorously gesticulating television preacher.  He had a swooshed-back hairdo, a lavender shirt, a purple tie, and a … Continue reading

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Were There Welsh Explorers on the Shores of Mobile Bay 300 Years Before Columbus “Discovered” America?

Local legend says Prince Madoc and his band of Welsh explorers were on the shores of Mobile Bay over 300 years before Columbus “discovered” America. Continue reading

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The Colorful History of Pirates Cove Bar and Restaurant

In the annals of iconic bars in South Baldwin County, Pirates Cove ranks right up there with the Flora-Bama.  But while the Flora-Bama is on the main beach highway, Pirates Cove is, well, … not. It’s in the boonies down … Continue reading

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Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is from Robertsdale.

Tim Cook’s communications and management skills discussed. Continue reading

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Talking to the Dead: Séances in Safford, Alabama

Talking to the dead in Safford, Alabama. Continue reading

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What’s With Camden, Alabama? Is There Something in the Water?

As of this month, little Camden, Alabama now claims an incumbent United States Senator, an incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alabama, and now the President of the University of Alabama. What is it about Camden? Continue reading

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On the “Hot Tamale Trail” Through the Mississippi Delta

Where is the Mississippi Delta. And what is the Hot Tamale Trail through the Delta? Well, I’m glad you asked. Herewith, my excellent adventure on the Hot Tamale Trail through the Mississippi Delta. Continue reading

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Today is Friday the 13th.

What gives with this superstition? Is there some evidence to support the fear? Or is Bubba “Beam” Lowtower, III, the Sage of Catherine, Alabama right when he eloquently says, “there ain’t nothin’ to it.”
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Spicy Pecan and Cheese Ball with Pepper Jelly Recipe. It’s Terrific!

I’ve made this recipe many times and it never fails to get rave reviews. It’s a great hors d’oeuvre to take to a party, or to serve at your own gathering. Guaranteed to please. Continue reading

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