Halloween at The Hangout!

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If you are craving a spooky experience this Halloween head over to The Hangout, located near your home in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. A tradition on the Gulf Coast, this is your destination for a scary good time!

Halloween tends to be a family-friendly event along the beaches of Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama. This event is no different. Terror on the Gulf at The Hangout is a terrific experience for the entire family. The adults will enjoy creeping through the haunted house, while the kids will adore their toned down version.

Don’t be scared. Make your way out to Gulf Shores from your home on the Gulf Coast this Thursday or Friday to experience Cabin Fear, the theme of this year’s event. The haunted experience is open from 7-10pm and live music will entertain you from the Mermaid Stage as you wait for your chance to have a spook-tacular time. Happy Halloween!

Wine Tasting at Pointe South

Wine Tasting at Pointe South Real Estate“Home is where the wine is,” well, this is not always true, but it was the case for the Pointe South Real Estate office this past week. No, it was not because the day had been particularly stressful, but merely because we wanted another excuse to spend some quality time with our clients and other Pensacola real estate agents.

At Pointe South we are fortunate to have an incredible group of realtors that work hard to exceed our clients’ and associates’ expectations. It is not simply a matter of helping you find or list your home, but rather building a relationship so that we can provide you and your property with the best possible service.

So this past week we invited our realtors, friends and business associates over to our main office location in Perdido Key for a one-of-a-kind, wine tasting event hosted by Cellar 54. For those of you who don’t know, Cellar 54 specializes in personalized and custom designed wine labels as well as personalized boutique and estate wines from all over the world. Our rep provided over 22 different wines for our family and friends to taste as we gathered around the office.

We had a blast and want to thank everyone who was able to join us. If you are interested in upcoming news, events and promotions like this one, sign up for our email blast on Pointe South Facebook page.

Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Fest

One of our favorite fall events is coming up soon. And, it’s an especially great festival to attend if you own real estate in Northwest Florida or a Coastal Alabama home as it lasts 11 days.

We are speaking, of course, of the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival. This musical event is easy to enjoy no matter where you live along the Gulf Coast. While the Flora-Bama in Perdido Key may act as the central hub of the festival, performance venues include locations in Pensacola Beach, downtown Pensacola, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

The songwriters’ festival welcomes acclaimed writers, many Grammy winners who have penned some of your favorite tunes over the years. You will also have the chance to preview future hit-makers as they perform on the various stages of the Gulf Coast venues. Come out and help celebrate the 30th anniversary of this wonderful local event, taking place November 6-16, 2014!

Visit the Gulf Coast & Save!

Take a break from your everyday and hit the beaches this October. If you have stepped outside your home in Northwest Florida or recently purchased real estate in southern Alabama, then you know how wonderful the weather is these days.

You might be saying “But, I don’t live at the beach!” No problem! Our friends over at Pointe South Vacation Rentals want to help you enjoy a terrific stay-cation in one of their beautiful Gulf Coast condo or home rentals with their latest sale. Book an October getaway and enjoy up to 25% off your stay!

Get the family together, leave the homework at home and enjoy a couple of days back on the sand, splashing in the emerald waters of the Gulf. Be sure to check out the Gulf Coast event calendar and partake in the family-friendly events coming up, as well. These include the Perdido Key Pirate Festival, the Alabama Festival of Flavor and more. See you on the beach!

Perdido Key Gets “Tanked!”

Perdido Key2Have you recently visited the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce? If so, you have probably already seen the impressive 403-gallon aquarium floating around the Visitor’s Center.

Well, that is the work of Animal Planet’s bickering brother-in-laws. This past May, the cast of “Tanked” arrived in full force ready to design a state-of-the-art pirate-themed aquarium. Among the exotic fish, this ecosystem includes gold coins, a pirate ship and other items that pay homage to Perdido Key and the local area.

If you have not been able to see this tank first-hand, do not worry, now is your chance to do so and you do not even have to leave your Perdido Key vacation rental. You may just want to make sure that a television is nearby…

Friday, October 17, you can watch Brett and Wayde live in action as they create an “over-the-top bed tank that will make [you] want to sleep with the fishes.” The show is set to air at 9pm central time, do not miss your chance to see this incredible display!

Perdido Key Pirate Fest!

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Ride the high seas to Perdido Key this October in time for the annual pirate festival! Whether you own real estate in Northwest Florida or are just visiting, we know you and your entire family will have a blast at this favorite local event!

The Pirates of the Lost Treasure, a local Mardi Gras Krewe, will descend upon Big Lagoon State Park October 25 and 26. Come out and enjoy pirate games, kids’ activities and even a treasure hunt through the park. Find the pirates booty and you can enjoy a treasure trove of goodies including lodging and restaurant gift certificates, as well as deals on local attractions and activities.

This event will also mark and help celebrate the airing of the Pirate Ship Fish Tank, built and featured on Animal Planet’s TANKED, which will air one week prior to the pirate event. If you do not already live in Perdido Key or nearby Orange Beach, consider a condo rental from Pointe South Vacation Rentals and don’t miss this exciting festival on the Gulf Coast!

Gulf Shores National Shrimp Festival

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Now is a great time to own real estate on the Gulf Coast! We have no doubt our local residents of Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama have been enjoying the great fall weather, but have you ventured out to any of the local events? If not, this is your weekend!

It’s time for the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. If you own real estate in Orange Beach or other nearby communities, be sure to come out. This event will  kick off today and run through Sunday. The festival begins at 10am each day and lasts into the night, not shutting down until 10pm each night, except Sunday when it will end at 5pm.

This festival is four exciting days of live music and great food at the Gulf Shores public beach access. In addition to the delicious eats and awesome live music, you will also enjoy walking through the vendor booths as you take in the arts and crafts from local, regional and national artists. Kids activities will also be available each day.

Be sure to stop in and check out this free, family-friendly event in Gulf Shores this weekend!

Art & Wine Festival on Pensacola Beach

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One of the premier fall events on Pensacola Beach is just around the corner and Pointe South couldn’t be more excited to be a sponsor! If you love art and wine, what better excuse is there to hit the beach than the 2014 Pensacola Beach art & Wine Festival?

The Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival will take place on Sunday, October 9 from 11am to 4pm, rain or shine. During this time you can wandered the event grounds at Portofino Boardwalk and shop the amazing creations of some of the Gulf Coast’s most talented artists.

Beginning at noon is the wine and culinary tasting event. Make your way from booth to booth as you sip and savor this year’s wines, paired with a tasty creation prepared by local chefs. All of this fun will be set to the vocal styling of Shawna P., which you may know from The Voice. Purchase your tasting tickets, and reserve your Pensacola Beach condo, now for just $35 or $60 for two. Want to simply attend and look at the art? Entrance into the event is free!

Grand Festival of Art in Fairhope

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If you live in Fairhope, or own real estate on the Eastern Shore, get ready for one of the fall’s biggest events. It’s time once again for the Grand Art Festival, the premier fall outdoor show on the Gulf Coast.

The Grand Festival of Art will take place in Fairhope, Alabama on October 4 and 5. An all day event, plan to come out from 10-5 each day to the Eastern Shore Art Center. Here you can enjoy arts, crafts, food and music in the beautiful historic area of Fairhope, as the area is known for it’s charming downtown featuring unique dining, shopping and artist culture.

Dozens of artists will feature their original works throughout the grounds of the art center in Fairhope. Jewelry, pottery, wood, ceramics and much more will be on display. If shopping these wares, and exploring a wonderful little Gulf Coast community sounds like your perfect day, make your way to Fairhope October 4 and 5!

Oktoberfest in Perdido Key

Perdido KeyBy now you know that fall means plenty of great events will soon be taking place on the Gulf Coast. And, if you own a home in Perdido Key, one of our favorites is coming up next weekend – Oktoberfest!

This is the fifth annual Oktoberfest in Perdido Key and it will take place October 3 and 4, beginning at 2pm on Friday and noon on Saturday. The festival has grown and is bigger and better than ever. This year the event will take place at the Perdido Key Visitors Center and feature some of your favorite authentic German traditions. This includes lots of wonderful food, which will be the specialty of this event, as well as a wide selection of delicious brews. Interactive games will keep kids of all ages entertained, including awesome kids’ events in the root beer garden. You can also enter into, or simply cheer on other entrants, during the stein holding contest!

Entrance into this family-friendly fall festival in Perdido Key is free. To sample the brews, simply purchase tickets. Initial purchase is $15 for 6 tickets, with additional tickets costing $2 each.Don’t miss this festive celebration!