Lionfish Roundup & Festival!

Calling all our local divers! If you live in Pensacola or own real estate in Perdido Key, grab your gear and don’t miss the annual Lionfish Roundup & Festival this May!

Hosted by the Gulf Coast Lionfish Coalition, this event is not only fun, but also serves a great purpose in limiting the number of Lionfish, an invasive species, in our local waters. The tournament and festival will take place in Pensacola May 14-17, 2015. For those wishing to dive, registration is just $35.00.

The three days of this event include educational, as well as fun, activities. One May 14th, attend the workshop and safety meeting, as these creatures can be venomous.  The next two days are full of diving fun as the tournament commences! The weigh-in and awards will take place on May 17, 2015.

Spring Events at Bellingrath Gardens

There are many perks to owning real estate on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, but one you definitely want to take advantage of is your proximity to the wonderful spring events at Bellingrath Gardens!

What better way to enjoy the warm weather and blooming area flowers than with a walk around some of the best gardens in the south? You can enjoy the gardens anytime during the spring, but now is the best time to go in order to catch the famed Azaleas in full bloom.

Other great events to attend include the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, taking place this Saturday. Watch as the kids hunt for thousands of eggs on the lawn and enjoy plenty of candy and other wonderful treats before having their picture made with the Easter Bunny. There will also be afternoon activities and other festivities! Don’t miss Bellingrath Gardens in the spring – trust us, it’s worth the drive from your Gulf Coast home or long term rental in Alabama!

Wine & Art Festival in Perdido Key

If you are lucky to live in a Perdido Key home or home rental in Pensacola, get ready for an exciting annual event. The 6th Annual Perdido Key Wine and Art Festival kicks off April 2!

Originally a two day festival, this event is so popular it now last four days! Taking place at the Villagio Town Center in Perdido Key, this festival allows participants the chance to taste a variety of wines while exploring the terrific art available from local and regional artists.

The wine festival in Perdido Key kicks off on Thursday evening with a Taste of Perdido. This event will feature wines paired with culinary creations from five wonderful local restaurants. The main tasting event at the Villagio Town Center will take place on Friday and Saturday until 6pm. On Sunday, which also happens to be Easter, visitors are encouraged to explore Perdido Key at their own pace, including a visit to one of the area’s many restaurants, all of which will be offering a delicious holiday menu.

Gulf Front Home in Perdido Key

What could be better than life in Perdido Key’s most cherished community of homes? How about life in a stunning, three-story masterpiece situated on the Gulf of Mexico waters?

Located in the only gulf front single family community in Perdido Key – Parasol – this beautiful home offers an a unparalleled “island living” experience that is truly chic and luxurious. Encompassing four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a spacious floorplan, this home showcases a contemporary design, complete with opulent touches throughout. Features like white oak wood flooring, large Pella windows and doors help to create a warm ambiance throughout, while amenities including the hydraulic elevator and community pool, make for a heightened level of convenience.

These features are only eclipsed by the impeccable views experience by each floor of this three story home for sale in Perdido Key. And, with close proximity to the pristine beaches, world-renowned dining and shopping that render the area as one of the Gulf Coast’s most desirable places to call home, this unique residence promises a lifestyle that’s quintessentially Floridian.

Contact Owner/Broker of Pointe South Real Estate Sales, Susan Carleton for more information regarding this listing (MLS# 478313).

Pensacola Beach Named Best in Florida

Do you own real estate in Pensacola? Congratulations! According to USA Today readers, you live along the most beautiful beach in Florida.

In recent weeks, Pensacola Beach and Gulf Islands National Seashore have been pitted against other Florida beaches, including neighboring Destin, to see who would be voted ‘Best Florida Beach’. Yesterday, it was announced that Pensacola Beach pulled ahead and won!

If you own a home in Pensacola, or even a live in a Gulf Coast long-term rental, you know there are many reasons why this is the best beach in the state. In addition to the terrific white sand beach and emerald waters, the scenic trails and available water sports make the area a blast to visit. The wonderful local shopping and dining don’t hurt either.

And, we want to wish congratulations to our neighboring beaches of Destin and Port St. Joe for taking top 10 spots on this list, as well. To shop real estate and long-term rentals in those communities, contact our friends at Pointe South!

Flora-Bama Run-Walk this Weekend!

If you own a home in Pensacola or Perdido Key and would like to spend a little time on the beach this weekend, head out to the Flora-Bama for their annual run-walk this Saturday!

Each year, the Flora-Bama presents the Beach Run-Walk for Amercia’s Warriors. This event offers a 5K, perfect for walkers and runners, as well as a half-marathon. The race begins and ends at the Flora-Bama with the 5Ker’s heading into Alabama and those running the half-marathon headed to Florida.

The best part about this event is that 100% of your registration fee benefits the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. This organization ensures full scholarships, as well as counseling, are available to surviving children of military special operations personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The half-marathon will kick off at 7:30am and the 5K will begin at 9am. Currently, the nonrefundable registration fee is $55 for the half-marathon and $35 for the 5K. Sign up today and we will see you at the finish line, not to mention the awesome after party at the Flora-Bama. Happy running!

McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run

If you own real estate in Pensacola or the surrounding areas and love to run, we have a great event taking place this weekend that we know you will want to check out – the McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run!

Even if you have just recently moved to the Gulf Coast, chances are you’ve already heard about the infamous McGuire’s restaurant. Known for their traditional Irish food and walls covered in dollar bills, this establishment is a Pensacola, as well as Destin, tradition.

This year marks this 38th annual McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Prediction Run and it will take place on Saturday, March 14 at 9am. What is a prediction run, you ask? Well, you take a guess when registering at how long it will take you to finish the course. Those closest earn prices!

In addition to being a great time this event also benefits the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund, the Pensacola Police Department, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 104 and other local charities. We hope you’ll sign up and look forward to seeing everyone out on Saturday morning!

Check Out Our Long Term Rentals!

Some of you may already know that Pointe South offers a wide array of accommodations and rentals in Perdido Key, Pensacola and Orange Beach. You may also know that we offer unparalleled real estate services in the surrounding communities, but what may come as news to you is that we also have a full-service residential leasing team ready to help you find a long term rental in the area.

That’s right! Whether you are moving to the Gulf Coast for work, family or simply because you the love the area, we have the staff and the resources to help you make a smooth transition from tourist to resident.

Whether you find yourself shopping for a single family home in Pensacola, a cozy cottage in Perdido Key or even a luxurious Gulf front condo in Orange Beach, you’ll quickly find that we have just the place for you. We even have a handful of long term rentals in Mobile, Fairhope ans Spanish Fort to choose from!

What are you waiting for? Start searching today and when you’re ready to make a move, be sure to give our team at Pointe South a call. We’ll be happy to help you find that perfect place to call home.

Attend Springfest in Perdido Key

If you missed the state fair this fall, don’t worry. There is a wonderful carnival experience about to take place near your home in Perdido Key! If you own Gulf Coast real estate, don’t miss Springfest this March.

Springfest in Perdido Key has become an annual event and one many of us look forward to. Not only is it five days of family-friendly fun, but it also benefits an organization near to our hearts, the Manna Food Bank.

The event will feature everything you expect from a fair. Springfest offers a full size carnival and all the rides, concessions and games that come along with that. And, one of the best and most surprising aspects of this event is that admission and parking are FREE! All that is asked is that event goers donate a nonperishable food item at the gate in exchange. Last year this event was able to donate over 1000 pounds of food! So, grab a few cans from your pantry and come out to Springfest beginning March 10, 2015 in Perdido Key.

Concerts Coming to The Wharf in Orange Beach

If you own real estate in Orange Beach or a home in Gulf Shores, you are lucky to live near two amazing concert venues, The Wharf Amphitheater and The Hangout. While we have told you about the upcoming Hangout Fest, there are also some pretty awesome shows coming to The Wharf this spring.

This spring, you can catch some of your favorite performers, such as Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys, as well as newer artists such as Florida-Georgia Line, who will be the first spring concert on March 21, 2015. Performing with the country duo will be special guests Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform on April 21, 2015 before Boston and Kansas come to the stage on May 1, 2015. This Memorial Day, hit the beach and then head to The Wharf in Orange Beach for The Beach Boys and America as they take their turn on stage. And, kicking off the summer, will be Dave Matthews Band on June 2, 2015.