Ono Island Homes on Old River | Waterfront Living Guide

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on June 28th, 2026

Ono Island Homes on Old River: A Local Guide to Waterfront Living

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There are waterfront homes on Ono Island — and then there are Old River homes.

Old River, often written as “Ole River” in local conversation, has a feeling all its own. It is wide, open, sparkling, and beautifully connected to the rhythm of Orange Beach boating life. From many Old River homes on Ono Island, you may look across the water toward Perdido Key, watch boats ease toward Perdido Pass, see dolphins moving through the current, or catch that soft Gulf Coast light that seems to change by the hour.

As someone who lives on Ono Island and loves this waterway, I see Old River homes as some of the most distinctive waterfront…

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Blue Marlin Grand Championship 2026 | Orange Beach Boating, Ono Island Real Estate & Sportfishing Lifestyle

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on June 13th, 2026

Through My Lens: The Blue Marlin Grand Championship and the Soul of Orange Beach

There are certain weeks on the Gulf Coast when the water seems to hum with anticipation. For me, the Blue Marlin Grand Championship at The Wharf Marina is one of them.

Every summer, Orange Beach becomes more than a coastal town with beautiful water, sugar-white sand, waterfront homes, and marinas. It becomes a stage. The boats arrive polished and powerful. Crews step onto the docks with quiet confidence. Flags lift in the breeze. Cameras come out. The crowd gathers. And for a few electric days in July, sportfishing becomes the heartbeat of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The 2026 Blue Marlin Grand Championship is scheduled for July 14–19, 2026, at …

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Revamped Ono Island Boat Launch: Neighbor Comments, Concerns & Boating Access

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on June 9th, 2026

Revamped Ono Island Boat Launch: A Neighborly Look at the New Ramp, Pilings & Boating Access

As someone who lives on Ono Island and works every day with buyers and sellers who care deeply about waterfront living, boating access, docks, boathouses, boat lifts, marinas, and the ease of getting out on the water, I always pay attention when our community makes improvements to boating infrastructure.

The newly revamped Ono Island boat launch is, in many ways, a welcome and appreciated improvement. For residents who enjoy the boating lifestyle, especially those without private dockage at home, a refreshed private launch is a meaningful community amenity.

Overall, my impression is that many residents are happy to see attention being…

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Grady-White Fisherman 180 in Orange Beach: Specs, Price, Fishing, Storage | Meredith Folger Amon

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on December 18th, 2025

Grady-White Fisherman 180: A Gulf Coast Guide for Orange Beach and Ono Island Boating

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed In Alabama and Florida

The Grady-White Fisherman 180 is one of those boats that quietly earns loyalty. It’s sized for real fishing, yet still easy to store, tow, and dock around Orange Beach and Ono Island. When neighbors describe the appeal, they usually land on the same point: it “yields timeless elegance” in build quality while staying practical for everyday Gulf Coast use.

Quick specs (the numbers everyone asks for)

Length (centerline, no engine)	17’10”
Beam	7’5”
Draft	15”
Bridge clearance	5’7”
Fuel capacity	54 gallons
Max horsepower	150 hp
Weight (no…

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