The Sunset Rotary Club of Fairhope purchased handicap-accessible mats for Fairhope’s public beach that extend from the South Beach pavilion. Installed by the city last month, the 150-foot, ADA-compliant access mat is water pervious and provides an enhanced grip to reduce the risk of injury to bare feet for all beach-goers. “For the first time ever, I’m going to be able to go sit on the beach whenever I want,” says Fairhope resident Chris Riley. “It works great and it’s a wonderful feeling to be able to enjoy the sand and be close to the water like others do daily.”