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My New Construction Gold Fortified Coastal Listing at 30520 Ono North Loop West on Ono Island


As an Ono Island homeowner and real estate advisor, I watch new construction closely, especially when it blends smart coastal engineering with modern design. I am excited to share that 30520 Ono North Loop West is now my listing – a custom, Gold Fortified coastal home to be built in partnership with builder Steven Crim of Athlon Investments, LLC.

This home will sit on a beautiful homesite on a quiet stretch of Ono North Loop West, just a short distance from the Ono Island clubhouse and the private island boat launch. For buyers who want a modern, low-maintenance home in a prime location, this is the kind of opportunity that does not…

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GULF COAST POMPANO: FROM SURF TO SKILLET ON THE ALABAMA SHORE


Orange Beach Alabama Pompano Fish


On a clear afternoon along the sugar-white beaches of Orange Beach, I watched a neighbor ease a silver pompano from the surf and slide it into the cooler. That evening, we grilled those fillets with lemon and herbs, and the fish practically melted on the fork. Since then, pompano has become one of my favorite ways to taste the Gulf at home, whether I am cooking in a waterfront condo kitchen or a quiet canal-side home.

In this article, I want to share three things I am constantly asked about: how to say “pompano,” when and where we target them along the Gulf Coast, what kinds of boats work well for chasing them, and a simple, elegant recipe you can recreate in your own…

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Winter Dredging on Ole River: What’s Happening Near Perdido Pass in December 2025

Perdido Pass Dredging Orange Beach Alabama

This December, if you drive over Perdido Pass or look across Ole River from your favorite spot in Orange Beach, you will notice something that looks more like an industrial movie set than a quiet winter day on the water. Large steel barges are anchored near the channel, excavators are working along the shoreline, and a long black-and-orange pipe snakes across the surface of the river and out toward the little island where boaters gather all summer.

It may not be postcard-pretty right now, but this dredging project is an important part of keeping our waterways safe, navigable, and enjoyable for the long term.

What You’re Seeing on Ole River

For most…

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Orange Beach Sportfishing Club Raises Over 25,000 Dollars for Charity in 2025

Orange Beach Sportfishing Club Raises Over 25,000 Dollars for Charity in 2025

Orange Beach, Alabama has a way of blending fun on the water with a deep sense of purpose. In 2025, the Orange Beach Sportfishing Club showed exactly how powerful that combination can be. Through its charity tournaments, the club turned early-morning launches, weigh-ins, and dockside stories into more than 25,000 dollars in support for children’s health and ocean conservation.

As a Gulf Coast real estate advisor who spends a lot of time around our marinas and boat-friendly neighborhoods, I see the same boats that fish these tournaments tied up behind homes and condos all along the…

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Orange Beach Condos with Deeded Boat Slips: How to Match Your Boat to the Marina

Orange Beach Alabama Condo Boating and Slips

Why Deeded Boat Slips Matter for Orange Beach Condo Buyers

One of the most common questions I hear when showing waterfront condos in Orange Beach is, “What size boat can this slip really handle?” On the Gulf Coast, especially along Ole River, Cotton Bayou, and the back bays, a deeded or limited common boat slip can be just as important as the condo itself. It is your private “driveway” to the water.

On Orange Beach condos with deeded slips, the marina is typically part of the association, and individual slips are either:

  • Deeded directly to your unit (limited common element), or
  • Separately deeded and transferred along with the condo or as its own…

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Orange Beach Winter Fishing Guide 2025–2026: Boats, Bites, and Boater-Friendly Homes


Orange Beach Alabama Fishing and Boater-Friendly Homes

On a crisp winter morning in Orange Beach, the water takes on a different energy. The summer boat traffic is gone, the air feels cleaner, and you can hear the sound of a single drag peeling across the bay. Winter 2025–2026 is shaping up to be an excellent season for anglers along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and I am already hearing from neighbors, friends, and local captains who are quietly enjoying some of the best inshore and surf fishing of the year.

In this guide, I am sharing how I think about winter fishing across our coastline: which fish to target, where I like to focus time, the types of boats that perform best in shallow winter water, and how…

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Smart Questions To Ask When Buying a Boater-Friendly Condo in Orange Beach

When I am working with boat owners who are shopping for a condo in Orange Beach, the conversation always comes back to the same thing: the water. Floor plans and finishes matter, but the boat slip, marina layout, and boating access can make or break the purchase.

On my site, www.searchthegulf.com, the Gulf Coast's premier website for searching all real estate listings on the Gulf Coast, I keep a close eye on boat-friendly condos because demand from boaters is strong and very specific. Below are the questions I encourage buyers to ask before they fall in love with a view.

Boathouses Orange Beach Alabama Condos

Boat Slips – The Heart Of A Boater-Friendly Condo

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Vista Bella Condominiums, Orange Beach — A Boater-Focused Overview from Meredith Folger Amon

I’m often asked why serious boaters watch Vista Bella so closely. The answer is simple: it delivers riverfront living on Ole River with a true marina setup, deeded beach access across Perdido Beach Boulevard, and large, livable floor plans that feel more like homes than “condos.” Below is a detailed, attachment-based breakdown you can use as a quick reference. Source notes and diagrams are from the Vista Bella packet (unit counts, amenities, marina plan, typical floor plan, fees, and use restrictions). 

Vista Bella Condos Orange Beach Alabama



Vista Bella Condo Information

Vista Bella Marina

Declarations

Snapshot & Location

  • Address: 29209 Perdido Beach…

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Vista Bella & Legacy Key: Ole River and Ono Island Condo Living in Orange Beach, Alabama



Along this stretch of Orange Beach, two riverfront buildings sit quietly side by side on the north side of Perdido Beach Boulevard, watching boats move along Ole River and looking across to Ono Island. Vista Bella sits to the west; Legacy Key sits immediately to the east.

When I walk this corridor with neighbors and future neighbors, the conversation almost always turns to these two communities. Both offer deeded Gulf beach access across the street, both are beautifully sited on Old River, and both are designed for people who want a more residential, low-density feel rather than a high-turnover vacation environment.

Where Vista Bella…

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HL Storage Facility on County Road 12 in Foley, Alabama – A Practical Addition for Gulf Coast Boat & RV Owners


My name is Meredith Folger Amon, and I am a Gulf Coast expert real estate advisor licensed in Alabama and Florida. Guided by Integrity.  Every week, I talk with homeowners and buyers who are trying to solve the same puzzle: “Where am I going to keep my boat or RV so it is convenient, safe, and not overwhelming my driveway or street?”

Recently, I reviewed the Baldwin County Planning Commission staff report for Case No. CSP24-34, the proposed HL Storage Facility on County Road 12 in Foley, Alabama. This proposal calls for an open-air boat and RV storage facility with a front office building on approximately 3.3 acres at 20524…

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