The Interstate Mullet Toss!

FloraBama-300x224It’s here! The Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party kicks off today and we can’t wait to fling some fish.

If you have recently purchased real estate in Perdido Key or are enjoying an Orange Beach vacation, be sure to visit the Flora-Bama to check out this event. Bring your throwing arm, though. We really mean it when we say “mullet toss”.

Each year hundreds of people gather along the sugar white shore of Perdido Key and Orange Beach to attempt tossing a favorite local fish across the state border. Really. All you have to do is stand in a circle and attempt to throw your fish from the beaches of Northwest Florida onto the beaches of Coastal Alabama.

Not only is this event fun but a portion of the proceeds even benefit a great cause, the Community Drug & Alcohol Council, as well as other youth programs in the area. Stick around after your throw to enjoy the beach party, four days of live music, great food and cool drinks. See you on the sand!

Get Crazy at the Crawfish Festival

It’s time for the Crawfish Festival at Bamboo Willie’s, a cherished annual Pensacola Beach event! Taking place April 11-13, 2014, make your way over to Pensacola Beach for this favorite local festival.

Owning a home on the Gulf Coast means you enjoy plenty of opportunities to take in our amazing area events and community festivals. While many times we try to avoid the beaches, and tourists, the annual Pensacola Beach Crawfish Festival is one worth heading out for! Taking place at both Bamboo Willie’s and the Quietwater Amphitheatre, this spring event kick things off at 4PM on Friday afternoon with live music, just in time for you to get off work and head out for some weekend fun!

A variety of musical acts will rock two stages during the Crawfish Festival. The event, including the concerts, are free and begin at noon on both Saturday and Sunday. the fun doesn’t stop at great music, though. You will also find a merchants sidewalk sale at the Quietwater Boardwalk, as well as specials on beverages and plenty of delicious crawfish!

Get out of your Northwest Florida or Coastal Alabama home and come enjoy a beautiful weekend and great event along the sandy white shores of Pensacola Beach!

Fling Fish at the Flora-Bama in Perdido Key

Get ready for a great time when you head to Perdido Key to fling fish during the annual Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss!

Our friends at Pointe South Vacation Rentals are also offering 20% off your stay in a Perdido Key condo when you attend this three day event. Not a bad excuse to plan a little spring break for yourself!

And, yes, we did say “mullet toss.” Each year hundreds of Perdido Key locals and visitors flock to the Flora-Bama Lounge to try their luck at tossing a slimy mullet across the state line. No, really. You stand in a circle and attempt to fling your fish from the beaches of Northwest Florida to the sands of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. This event may sound ridiculous but a portion of the proceeds even benefit a great cause, the Community Drug & Alcohol Council, as well as other youth programs in the area.

The Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party will also be in full swing during this event. Come on out for a vacation in Perdido Key and save 20% on your stay when you vacation at Grand Caribbean East or Grand Caribbean West condos.

Music Events Coming to the Gulf Coast!

A vacation to the beaches of the Gulf Coast just started to sound a lot better – literally. We’re excited to welcome some amazing artists to our shores this spring and you will want to get your tickets immediately!

The first musical artist coming to the beaches of Northwest Florida isn’t just any act. In fact, it’s one of the top-selling solo artist of all time, Sir Elton John! He will be playing the Pensacola Bay Center on March 16, 2014 and tickets are going fast. Elton John will present new material as well as all your favorite hits during the show.

In May, come enjoy the terrific spring weather as well as multiple artists as they play the Hangout Fest. This three day musical festival near our Gulf Shores condos is a favorite of locals and visitors. This year guests include The Killers, The Back Keys, and a reunited Outkast among many, many others.

Our Pensacola Beach and Coastal Alabama vacation rentals will rent for these events very quickly. Get your tickets to the shows, make your reservations and get ready for a terrific time along our sugar white sand beaches!

Mardi Gras Season Kick Off

Mardi Gras is a very big deal here along the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama, and on Sunday, January 5, 2014, the party kicks off in beautiful downtown Pensacola!

While the big event may take place a few hours west in New Orleans, we know how to throw a good party right here in Pensacola. And, it’s even family friendly! If you own real estate in downtown Pensacola then you are undoubtedly familiar with 12th Night, the annual kickoff event, but if you happen to be new to the area, perhaps living in a Pensacola long term rental, or are considering a vacation in Pensacola Beach, this event may be a new experience for you.

Come out to downtown Pensacola, along Palafox Street, to get a sneak peek at this year’s floats and enjoy a celebration with the Krewe’s. You can even see this year’s crowned Kings and Queens! Come out early to this free event and don’t miss a moment of the action. The festivities kick off at 7:30PM.

What is Your New Year Resolution?

Every year, year after year, we all make resolutions to start the New Year off right.   We always hear others promise “to eat more vegetables” or “exercise at least 3 times a week.” How about a new kind of resolution, making time for you and your family to relax and enjoy the activities and shores of the gulf coast?

Let’s really start the year off right by dedicating some time, throughout the year, for you.  The communities along the Gulf Coast are passionate about their cities and all they have to offer including cultural attractions, beaches and water ways and local events. Come and enjoy the emerald shores, rolling waves and let’s start the New Year off with a breath of fresh air and some fun!

Our Rental team is here to make sure you enjoy every minute of your stay.

 Pointe South and start your New Year Resolution by choosing your Gulf Coast destination!

New Year’s on the Gulf Coast!

If you’re looking to have a little fun this New Year’s Eve, then head to the beaches of Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama! Whether you own real estate here, or simply come spend a few days in a Pointe South vacation rental, you’re sure to have a blast when you attend our local events.

If you prefer to vacation in Pensacola Beach, you’re in luck! Pensacola is home to one of the most unique ball drops along the coast, the Pelican Drop. Gather in downtown Pensacola to enjoy live music, food and fun before the 10-foot crystal pelican counts down to midnight! On New Year’s Day, venture out from your vacation condo or home for the Polar Bear Plunge into the Santa Rosa Sound at Paradise Bar & Grill.

If you prefer to vacation on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, The Wharf is the place to be! Enjoy their annual street party, complete with live music, before the Marlin Drop and fireworks at midnight. Head back to the shores of Florida and the Flora-Bama Lounge on New Year’s Day for the Polar Bear Dip at noon and the traditional bowl of blackeyed peas!

Pointe South Support the USO!

The USO is an important part of our local community and we are excited to support their Thanksgiving program this November. Join us for a little food and fun as we raise funds and awareness for this awesome organization.

Pointe South will be accepting donations and hosting two cookouts to help provide supplies for the USO’s Thanksgiving. Stop by our Perdido Key office location on November 8 and November 15 from 11AM to 2PM to enjoy a hot dog, bag of chips, can of soda and receive a FREE Pointe South t-shirt, all for just your $5 donation. Oh, and you also get to meet our awesome vacation rental, residential leasing and real estate team members!

Can’t make it by our office for the cookouts? No problem! Swing in to any of our offices, including downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach, to drop off your $5 or 5 nonperishable food items from now through November 15. Every donation also receives one entry into our raffle for a FREE 3 night stay.

Polo at the Point

We’re so excited to spend this weekend in nearby Fairhope, Alabama for the annual Polo at the Point event. Packed full of traditions and fun, this is sure to be a wonderful charity event and a beautiful weekend to spend “stomping the divuts”!

Polo at the Point is celebrating its 25th year and is a premier charity event along the Gulf Coast, raising funds for many local charities along our shores. This year promises to be as successful as ever and we can’t wait for the matches. In addition to what promises to be a wonderful polo match, many other events will be taking place such as a luncheon, champagne tasting, tailgate party and yes, the stomping of the divuts!

If you own a home on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, or happen to be vacationing in a nearby Orange Beach vacation condo, get your tickets now and don’t miss out on this wonderful, charitable event.

Have a Ghoulish Good Time this Weekend Gulf Coast Style!

It’s that wonderful, wicked time of year when a frightfully good time can be had after dark – if you know the appropriate haunts to hang out at in town. This weekend, have a ghoulish good time along the Gulf Coast!

If you own real estate in Pensacola or happen to be on vacation in Pensacola Beach, head over to the historic lighthouse for a ghost tour. Even TAPS, of SciFi Network, consider this one of the more haunted lighthouses in America. If ghosts aren’t for you, or your are looking for something a little more family-friendly for your little ones, meet us over at The Hangout in Gulf Shores. We have a feeling their haunted house, themed “Cabin Fever” this year” will be a hair-raising complement to your Halloween experience.

The Pensacola Lighthouse Ghost Tour will take place Saturday, October 12, 2013. Reservations are recommend and admission is $20. If you plan to tour The Hangout spooky setup, head out Friday or Saturday nights leading up to Halloween. Adults enter for $5 and children for just $3. Contact us to learn everything about the Gulf Coast!