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The KUSH 370 Catamaran


Where luxury boating meets Orange Beach waterfront living


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There is a particular kind of morning in Orange Beach when the water is smooth, the sky is beginning to blush and a beautiful boat slips quietly away from a private dock. The engines settle into their rhythm, the bow turns toward Perdido Pass and, almost instantly, the house and boat become part of the same story.

That is what I think about when I look at the KUSH 370 Catamaran.

This 37-foot luxury center-console catamaran feels especially well suited to the Alabama Gulf Coast because it can move comfortably between the many ways we enjoy the water here. It can be an offshore fishing boat before sunrise, an…

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Living on Ono Island

What People Get Wrong About Ono Island—and What It Is Really Like to Live Here

A homeowner’s perspective on the gate, security, boating, community rules, waterfront living and the quiet rhythm of life beyond the bridge.


Ono Island Misconceptions

There is a moment I have experienced many times while showing property on Ono Island.

As we approach the bridge, a buyer may notice a line of work vehicles near the entrance. Builders, subcontractors, landscapers and other authorized professionals sometimes wait while Ono Island Security completes the required clearance process.

The buyer looks at me and says, “I would never want to sit in that traffic every day.”

I understand why it looks that way from the outside. As an Ono…

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Orange Beach Condo Investment Guide

Turquoise Place vs. The Oasis: Which Orange Beach Condo Is the Better Investment?


A practical comparison of purchase prices, rental potential, association fees, property taxes, insurance assessments, utilities, management expenses, amenities, and potential return on investment.

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Two Luxury Resorts—Two Very Different Investment Strategies

Turquoise Place and The Oasis at Orange Beach, formerly known as Phoenix West II, are two of the most recognizable Gulf-front condominium developments in Orange Beach, Alabama. Both offer direct beach access, expansive residences, resort-style amenities, indoor and outdoor pools, lazy rivers, fitness facilities, covered parking, and strong recognition among…

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Should You Throw Out Closed Shellfish After Cooking? A Gulf Coast Note From Orange Beach & Ono Island

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Living along the Gulf Coast has its own beautiful rhythm — the tides, the marina lights, the sound of boats moving through the back bays, and the simple pleasure of fresh seafood shared at the end of the day. From Orange Beach to Ono Island, seafood is part of the coastal lifestyle so many people come here dreaming about.

As Meredith Folger Amon, a real estate advisor living and working along this coastline, I am often asked questions that go beyond property lines, boat docks, marina access, boathouses, canal depth, and waterfront views. Some of the most practical questions come from clients who are newer to Gulf Coast living.

“One…

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The South | Alabama Gulf Coast | Beaches, Boats, and Beautiful Homes

What Is the Prettiest Beach in Alabama

Alabama Prettiest Beach Oceanfront Along the Alabama Gulf Coast, “prettiest beach” is not a single coordinate. It is a moment. It is the hush before sunrise when the Gulf looks like brushed glass. It is the scent of bay brine drifting in on a light south wind, the soft scratch of sea oats in the dunes, and that unmistakable sugar-white sand that makes even a simple walk feel like a small ceremony of the South.

I get asked this question often, especially by buyers exploring the coast for the first time. They want the most beautiful shoreline, and they also want the lifestyle that comes with it: boating, fishing, an evening porch view, a place that…

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Gulf Coast Ono Island Tuna Steaks over Seafood Linguine (Allo Scoglio Style)

This is the kind of dinner that feels like Ono Island at dusk: bright lemon, briny broth, glossy pasta, and tuna kissed by a hot pan, all coming together with intention. Meredith Folger Amon

When I want a dinner that exudes Gulf Grandeur without feeling fussy, I reach for a seafood linguine that yields timeless elegance, then I finish it with seared tuna steaks. The result is pitch-perfect for a relaxed evening in Ono Island or Orange Beach, especially after a breezy day on the water (my neighbors swear the best meals happen when you keep the menu simple and let the seafood shine).

This recipe is influenced by the classic “allo scoglio” approach,…

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December Magic Over the Harbor on Ono Island


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 “December sunset over the harbor on Ono Island with calm water reflections and marsh silhouettes.”

I took this photo in December, looking out over the harbor on Ono Island in Orange Beach, and it still feels like a small miracle every time I look at it. The water is glassy and quiet, the marsh edge creates that graceful curve into the distance, and the sky stretches wide with wispy, wind-brushed clouds that seem to glow from within.


December light on Ono Island has a way of slowing everything down, like the day is giving you permission to linger a little longer.

There is a particular kind of winter calm here that I’ve grown to…

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My Ono Island Neighbor Gift Today: Fresh Baked Bread with Brie and Figs


Three golden loaves cooling in loaf pans. Bread Gulf Coast Meredith

Today on Ono Island in Orange Beach, I put together one of my favorite kinds of neighbor gifts: something warm, simple, and genuinely useful the moment it hits the counter. A fresh baked loaf, a good brie, and fig preserves (plus a few figs if you have them) feels both effortless and elevated.

My not-so-secret bread trick is giving frozen dough time to thaw and “dry” at room temperature first. That small pause is what helps the crust bake up beautifully browned.

I keep a few frozen ready-dough loaves on hand this time of year. When I want a gift that looks like I spent all afternoon, I let the dough thaw, add a butter wash, and bake it exactly…

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 December Harbor Sunset on Ono Island: A Quiet Gulf Coast Moment

Ono Island Sunset Meredith Folger


December Harbor Sunset on Ono Island: A Quiet Gulf Coast Moment

On a gorgeous December afternoon, I filmed the kind of harbor sunset that makes time feel slower on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama. The sky eased into amber and tangerine, and the water turned reflective, like it was holding the last light in place for a few extra minutes.

“Winter sunsets are the reward for staying put. The harbor gets quieter, and the light gets better.”

A neighbor, said dockside as the sky changed

What I Love About December Light on the Harbor

December has a clarity that summer doesn’t always give you. The air is cleaner, the horizon looks sharper, and the…

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CAVIAR VS. ROE: A GULF COAST GUIDE NEAR ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA


The quick answer

Roe is the general term for fish eggs. Caviar is a specific kind of roe: salt-cured sturgeon eggs. So, all caviar is roe, but not all roe is caviar.

“If you’re craving buttery and nutty, you’re usually looking for a refined sturgeon caviar profile rather than a salt-forward imitation.” — Meredith Folger Amon

What does caviar taste like

When caviar is fresh and properly handled, the flavor is clean and coastal, not aggressively fishy. The best tins taste buttery, lightly nutty, and pleasantly briny with a soft finish. Texture matters as much as flavor: the beads should gently pop, then melt.

What does roe taste like

Roe can be delicious, but it’s…

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