The Ono Watch | Ono Island Market Update | August 31, 2026

Ono Island Market Update · August 31, 2026

What I Am Watching on Ono Island Right Now

Luxury water is selling. New construction is thin. The island still has a way in, from a $174,900 lot to a $4,700,000 house on Bayou St. John.

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Today’s snapshot

Active homes

Active land

Under contract

August sold

New construction

When a buyer asks me what is happening on Ono Island, I do not start with a spreadsheet. I start with what I am seeing from the roads I drive every day.

I have shown and sold exceptional homes for more than twenty-five years. I live on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama.  Advising clients on building here is one…

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4th Annual Charter Boat Billfish Tournament | Zeke's Landing Weigh-In

Orange Beach · 4th Annual Charter Boat Billfish Tournament · Mo Fishin Bar

 The 4th Annual Charter Boat Billfish Tournament Weigh-In at Zeke’s Landing

Last night was not an ordinary evening at the marina. It was the public weigh-in for the 4th Annual Charter Boat Billfish Tournament at Mo Fishin Bar. Tuna on the scale. The charter fleet coming home. This is the kind of Orange Beach event I want buyers to understand. SearchTheGulf.com is the Gulf Coast’s premier website for searching all real estate listings.

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The scale

The boats I saw

Around the corner at the Tiki Bar

Why this is the house…

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FORTIFIED Homes in Orange Beach & Ono Island | SearchTheGulf

Gulf Coast Construction • FORTIFIED Homes

When a Gulf Coast Home Is Tested

What FORTIFIED construction is really designed to do for homes in Orange Beach, Ono Island and coastal Alabama

By Meredith • SearchTheGulf.com

Living on Ono Island has changed the way I look at a house.

I still notice the architecture, natural light, ceiling heights and the way a kitchen connects to the living room. But along the Gulf Coast, I also look beyond what photographs beautifully. I want to understand how the home is connected, how the roof was assembled, whether openings are protected and whether the details exposed to salt air were selected for our coastal environment.

When severe weather reaches Orange Beach or Ono Island, it rarely…

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Perdido Bay Seafood on Perdido Key | Favorite Gulf Coast Market

Meredith's Local Take

My favorite seafood market is just over the bridge on Perdido Key.

Fresh fish in daily. Prepared Gulf sides. Shrimp steamed on site. Two grouper fillets I grilled at home on Ono Island.

Perdido Bay Seafood is my go-to for fresh fish on the Gulf Coast. It sits in Perdido Key, Florida, just over the bridge that connects to the entrance of Perdido Key. I can be off Ono Island, over the water, and in that door before I have fully decided what I am cooking.

The fish comes in daily. That is the whole reason I keep going back. I have never had anything but wonderful fish from this market. The staff is friendly and they pack everything on ice right there, so what you buy still feels like it just left the boat.

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Spectrum Club Guest Lounge at Turquoise Place Condos

Turquoise Place Condos · Orange Beach, Alabama

Inside the Spectrum Club Lounge at Turquoise Place Condos

Complimentary breakfast, games, guest conveniences—and an important distinction every Turquoise Place owner, buyer and renter should understand.

When I tour a condominium, I look beyond the residence itself. I want to understand what the arrival feels like, which services are genuinely available and how the guest experience may differ from one rental program to another. At Turquoise Place Condos in Orange Beach, the Spectrum Club Lounge is a particularly useful example.

The official name is the Spectrum Club Lounge, although it is sometimes described conversationally as the Spectrum Resorts…

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Is There Tesla EV Charging and Parking at Turquoise Place Condos in Orange Beach, Alabama?

Turquoise Place  |  Orange Beach, Alabama

Is There EV Charging and Parking at Turquoise Place Condos in Orange Beach, Alabama?

By Meredith  |  Gulf Coast Real Estate Advisor

Yes. Turquoise Place has designated electric-vehicle charging spaces inside its covered parking garage.

I confirmed this firsthand during a visit in August 2026, when I charged my Tesla at one of the property’s ChargePoint stations. For buyers, owners and vacation guests who drive an electric vehicle, this is an increasingly useful coastal-living convenience.

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Instead of leaving the property to search for a public charging station, an EV driver may be able to recharge while enjoying time at the…

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Turquoise Place Condos: An August Day at One of Orange Beach’s Most Iconic Gulf-Front Addresses

Orange Beach Luxury Real Estate

Turquoise Place Condos

An August Day at One of Orange Beach’s Most Iconic Gulf-Front Addresses

Luxury Gulf-front residences, unmistakable turquoise architecture and a resort experience unlike any other along the Alabama Gulf Coast.

It is August 2026, and it is another beautiful day here in Orange Beach, Alabama. The sunlight is reflecting across the turquoise glass, the palms are moving in the coastal breeze, and Turquoise Place is every bit as striking in person as it appears in photographs.

I am truly blessed to live here. Days like this remind me why I never tire of sharing the Alabama Gulf Coast with buyers, sellers and families who dream of…

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A Stay That Simply Worked: My Experience at Element by Marriott Opelika Auburn Alabama

Alabama Travel & Design | A Personal Stay

A Stay That Simply Worked: My Experience at Element by Marriott Opelika Auburn

Clean, thoughtfully planned and professionally managed—this modern Opelika hotel reminded me how much good design can shape the way a place feels

There are hotel rooms that give you a place to sleep—and then there are spaces that make travel feel noticeably easier.

I recently stayed at Element by Marriott Opelika Auburn, sometimes casually referred to as Element by Westin because the brand draws from Westin's wellness-forward philosophy. My experience was great. The hotel felt exceptionally clean, the staff carried themselves with professionalism, and the layout of my suite was thoughtfully arranged.

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What Does It Really Cost to Furnish a College Dorm Room or Freshman Apartment?

A First-Year College Living Guide

What Does It Really Cost to Furnish a College Dorm Room or Freshman Apartment?

A complete, realistic guide for parents, guardians and family members—from the mattress topper and laptop to the sofa, washer and dryer, move-in travel and monthly household expenses.

Educational and Non-Affiliate Disclosure: I am not receiving compensation, commissions, referral fees, free products or any other financial benefit from the stores, brands or websites mentioned in this guide. Links are provided only as convenient educational resources. Prices are approximate as of August 2026 and may change based on brand, quality, availability, taxes, delivery, assembly and location. Families should compare current prices and…

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Why Hurricane Straps Matter on Ono Island

Ono Island Home Building & Hurricane Resilience

Why Hurricane Straps and Clips Matter on Ono Island

How small metal connectors help the roof and walls stay in conversation when Gulf Coast winds begin to pull them apart.

There are details in an Ono Island home that ask to be admired: a beautifully proportioned roof, doors that open to a shaded porch and windows that hold the changing coastal light. Hurricane straps and clips are not usually among them. They live quietly in attics, soffits and framed walls, hidden long before the first piece of furniture arrives.

Yet these modest pieces of metal can perform one of the home’s most important jobs. They help connect the roof framing to the walls so wind uplift has a designed route…

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