Brandon Giles Sets the Night on Fire at OSO at Bear Point in Orange Beach

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on January 5th, 2026

BRANDON GILES SETS THE NIGHT ON FIRE AT OSO AT BEAR POINT

Some nights on the Gulf Coast feel more like a movie scene than real life. Last night at OSO at Bear Point in Orange Beach, Alabama, my good friend Brandon Giles turned an already lively waterfront crowd into a room full of wide-eyed believers. The wood beams, string lights, and winter air rolling in from the water created the kind of backdrop only the coast can offer, and Brandon did the rest.

A Flaming Piano and a Room Holding Its Breath

I have watched Brandon perform many times over the years, but there is something about seeing him at a locally loved spot like OSO at Bear Point that feels especially electric. When he settled in behind his piano, the energy shifted. Within…

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Boating in Orange Beach, Alabama: Waterways, Safety Rules, and Real Estate Tips

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on December 30th, 2025

Boating in Orange Beach, Alabama: A Local Guide to Waterways, Seamanship Basics, and Real Estate Value

Orange Beach is shaped by water. It’s not just the Gulf, it’s the protected back bays, the ICW energy, and the way a good dock turns an ordinary afternoon into something you can actually feel proud of. When I’m helping buyers who prioritize boating, we talk about more than “Does it have a slip.” We talk about access, approach, and whether the setup makes boating feel easy enough to use often.

In Orange Beach, boating is a lifestyle that influences buying decisions, resale confidence, and how people actually use a waterfront property week after week.

If you want to explore waterfront inventory and compare…

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