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Life Begins at the Dock
With GSPS Marine, boating in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach becomes more than a pastime. It's a way of life. Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio There is a certain kind of magic that happens when you leave the dock along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The water stretches ahead, inviting you toward lunch with a view, an afternoon at anchor, a sunset cruise, or the kind of fishing story that gets better each time it is told. In Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, boating...
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Through Robyn’s Lens
A heartfelt look at coastal life in motion Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by Robyn Choiniere Some people take pictures of what they see. Robyn Choiniere seems to photograph what she feels and captures the perfect moment of beauty in what she sees. Where the water, sky and wildlife are part of everyday life, Robyn has developed a way of seeing the Gulf Coast that feels both intimate and extraordinary. Her images are not simply records of birds, dolphins, sunsets or quiet...
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Built to Last
Coastal construction with Baldwin County roots Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by JD Swiger/Weeks Bay Marine Weeks Bay Marine & Construction is built around a simple idea. Coastal property deserves work that is strong, thoughtful and made to last. Along Baldwin County’s waterways, that kind of work matters. A pier is more than a place to watch the sunset. A boat lift is more than a convenience. A seawall is more than a line between land and water. Each one protects a lifestyle...
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Real Estate
Built on Trust
Selling Paradise Together Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by JD Swiger-Swiger Studio When Casey and Bill Buckner packed up and left Birmingham in 2020, they were not simply chasing a change of scenery. They were stepping into a new chapter. What began as a father and son leap of faith has grown into one of Baldwin County’s most respected real estate teams, the Buckner Group. Their journey did not begin in real estate. Before entering the industry, both Casey and Bill built...
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