What Buyers Should Know About Waterfront Infrastructure Before Purchasing on Ono Island and in Orange Beach

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on April 17th, 2026

Waterfront Buying Guide

What Buyers Should Know About Waterfront Infrastructure Before Purchasing on Ono Island and in Orange Beach

 

When buyers picture life on the water, they usually imagine the view first: a dock at sunset, a boat ready for the next run, and the ease of stepping outside and heading straight to the bay. I understand that appeal well. But when I am helping someone evaluate a waterfront home, I also look closely at what supports that lifestyle behind the scenes. On Ono Island and throughout Orange Beach, the real story is often in the infrastructure.

A beautiful waterfront property can absolutely be a dream purchase, but it is also a technical investment. Water depth, dock condition, shoreline…

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Latitudes and Attitudes: October Fishing on the Gulf

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on October 12th, 2025

LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES: OCTOBER FISHING ON THE GULF

October on the Gulf is my kind of calm — the heat breaks, the crowds thin, and the tides roll a little slower, like a long drawl at sunset. Down here in Orange Beach, Alabama, we call it the “shoulder season,” but for anglers, it’s the prime bite. The mornings are cool enough for a flannel, the afternoons warm enough for bare feet on deck, and the fish — well, they’re just about perfect.

The Rhythm of Fall on the Gulf

By the time the last of the summer visitors have packed their umbrellas, the Intracoastal Waterway, Terry Cove, and Bayou St. John take on a different kind of energy. The shrimp boats hum before dawn, gulls chatter over bait slicks, and every captain at Zeke’s…

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