New options for daycare, car parts and recycling could follow recent real estate deals across coastal Alabama.

A local investor paid $351,000 for 8,000 square feet of space at 3655 Marion Beckham Drive in Mobile, according to Chris Harle of White-Spunner Realty, who represented the seller. John Vallas of Vallas Realty worked for the buyer, who plans to turn the property into a daycare center.

Spanish Fort Express YMCA has opened in Blakeley Square Shopping Center at 6729 Spanish Fort Blvd., next to Rouses. The new branch offers a fitness center, fitness classes and YMCA child watch.

AutoZone has leased 9,682 square feet of space at 5827 U.S. 90 in Theodore and plans to open in the next few months, according to Crawford Stitt of White-Spunner Realty.

Orange Beach plans to build a recycling center on part of 18 acres the city owns on Russian Road, just east of the intersection of Russian and Roscoe roads.

Shaver Investments and PJV Holdings is seeking site plan approval to construct a six-unit office and retail building at 25299 Canal Road in Orange Beach, according to city planning. The property is between Canal Plaza and Bayside Estates in the general business zoning district.

In the news, Gulf Shores was ranked the No. 1 overall spring break destination for RVers this year, according to the RV Trader, an online marketplace for RVs. “This swanky beach is a getaway without the chaos of Florida’s hotspots,‘’ according to the ranking. “It’s a coastal paradise with the same sugar-white beaches and turquoise waters as Destin, but fewer crowds and a more laid-back charm.‘’

And watch for a new Jiffy Lube planned for construction at 21797 Miflin Road in Foley near the Foley Beach Express. Additionally, a 4,000-square-foot Fortis office building is in the works for Northshore Circle in Gulf Shores.