By Lee DavisClyde Nelson was still a very young man in the 1920s, but he was already something of a legend in the Birmingham real estate business. He had built nearly $2 million worth of homes and become president of the Birmingham Real Estate Board.Nelson had his sights on some land not far from Edgewood, a small suburb outside the Magic City. His project was to build … [Read more...]
Perfect Record: Vestavia Rotarian Has Attended Meetings from Birmingham to Switzerland
By Kaitlin CandelariaLindy Martin has perfect attendance at the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club -- a feat that wouldn’t be nearly as impressive if he hadn’t been a member for over 40 years.Martin is a charter member of the club, which meets every Friday at noon. If members are unable to attend a meeting, they are given the opportunity to “make up” that meeting at another … [Read more...]
Special Deliveries: Katie’s Plates Brings Healthy Meals to Customers’ Doors
By Donna CorneliusKatie Strickland’s goal is her own show on the Food Network. She also wouldn’t mind owning a restaurant – maybe two.“I’d like to have one restaurant with healthy food and another where I can go all out with no limitations,” she said.Those may be lofty ambitions. But Strickland already owns her own thriving food business. And she’s only 24 years … [Read more...]
Raising Awareness About Autism: Teen Inspires Mom to Create Fitness Competition
By Kaitlin CandelariaSeventeen-year-old Taylor South is the inspiration behind WODism for Autism, a fitness competition that began four years ago.His mother, Dawn South, a coach at CrossFit Over the Mountain, was inspired after attending another competition focused on raising money for charity.Taylor, who was diagnosed as a child with autism, has never been able … [Read more...]
Warm Regards: Bill Aroosian Designed ShowHouse Living Room as Gathering Place
By Donna Cornelius One of the things Bill Aroosian likes hearing about the spaces he creates isn’t a comment on a striking sofa, his color combinations or an eye-catching accessory. “People often say my rooms are warm,” the designer said. “I try to make my rooms places where people can feel comfortable, and they tend to congregate there.” Aroosian designed the living room in … [Read more...]