Coming or Going – It’s Time to Plan for Coastal Fun

Whether you are selling a property or buying/investing in the area, your 2 most valuable assets are FAMILY and HOME and we serve them both.

The Southern Team helps buyers and sellers every day and we are always available to assist you, but first before we hit the road looking and planning, we need to plan some time to enjoy the plethora of local events along the Gulf Coast.

NW Florida and Coastal Alabama is Chuck full of event line-ups! The area brings people together to enjoy being together. We welcome you and know it’s time to plan some fun with live music, festivals, sports – celebrations that all folks enjoy make this area even more special from Destin, Pensacola Beach, to Perdido Key and Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. These areas have beach front properties that are affordable and exclusive to the Million Dollar Penthouses, Executive Homes, Pool Homes, Condos, Town Homes or Single Family Homes to raise the family, Farm Life, Beach Life, quaint downtown Life; we call it HOME LIFE.

From live music and night life events in Pensacola Beach, major head line music tours singing loud and proud in Pensacola Arena or The Wharf Amphitheatre in Orange Beach, sports fun with the Blue Wahoos Baseball team, organized races and family races, paddle boarding and bike fun. If that isn’t your thing, how about all the exquisite food and drink flavors from Greek, Smokin BBQ in the Square, Emerald Coast Beer and Seafood Festivals your belly is full with home town hospitality and good eats.

For the Art enthusiast, the Gulf Coast has tremendously talented artists on display at local markets, shows, and even exceptional performing arts shows at the theatre, designers, and Broadway events, comedy fun, and local rising artists playing at Vinyl downtown venue and fun street bands. Having fun here is easy. No Exceptions! Ladies nights, Street Parades, Good Eats, Sports, Fishing, did I mention Sugar Sand Beaches and U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Shows and that is just a few of the tops.

It’s always fun to visit, even better to play, stay and invest. Southern draws upon decades of real estate expertise in the area, in the events, in it all and we offer an asset-based approach to your NW Florida or Coastal Alabama real estate options – licensed in Florida and Alabama because we know your most 2 valuable assets are YOUR FAMILY and YOUR HOME – We Serve them both.
Destination – HOME!

Gulf Coast Biggest Beach Party & Annual Mullet Toss

The infamous Beach Party and Mullet Toss is planned for April!  Hmmm….you may be asking what is a mullet toss?  Well, it’s not the 80’s haircut, but it is one of the largest beach parties on the Gulf Coast that has participants throwing this fish called a mullet.  The mullet toss is hosted and organized by Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar to see who can throw a fish the farthest over the state line between Florida and Alabama.  The farthest throw wins and fans and participants enjoy good fun, live legendary music, people watching, dancing, singing and especially enjoy the Flora-Bama famous concoction drink called the “Bushwacker”.

Mark your calendar for April 27-29, 2018.  All this annual fun is a national event with music, good food and contributes to our local youth charities including local school education and prevention programs, CDAC, community support and to the Boys and Girls Club of America.  More then $40,000 was donated last year for this weekend fun.  Come out and enjoy and support.  The fun starts on Friday with the first throw at noon.  So fling your fish.  The cost to toss is $15.00 including a souvenir t-shirt and then you toss the entire fish which weighs just about 1lb. across the border.  All ages and family fun is had by all.  Let the beach bash begin!

Upcoming Events on the Gulf Coast !

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Celebrate the unique combination of food, history, art, music and beaches that can all be found in and around our city. From the smaller arts and crafts festivals to the larger music festival, these outdoor parties are fun for the whole family! Don’t just take our word for it! Come see Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Destin, Orange Beach, or Gulf Shores. Find your perfect place on the Gulf Coast whether you are coming to play, stay or invest, Southern Rentals & Real Estate can help to make your sweet Southern experience memorable!

Our Calendar of Events has some of the fun for the Fall Season!

October
Blue Angels practice : Pensacola
Flora Bama Oktoberfest :
Humane Society’s Barktoberfest : Pensacola
13-15 Annual Shrimp Festival : Gulf Shores
13-15 58th Greek Festival : Pensacola
14-Bridge to Bridge Run 5K : Pensacola
17 UWF Symphonic Band Concert Band : Pensacola
18 Fishing Rodeo : Destin
28 Spooky Movie on the Lawn at The Wharf : Orange Beach
22 Art & Wine Festival : Pensacola Beach
24 Bands on the Beach : consecutive Tuesdays : Pensacola Beach
20 Gallery Night Downtown : Pensacola
28 Boo at the Zoo : Gulf Breeze
28 Halloween at Naval Museum: Pensacola
28 Wahooloween : Blue Wahoo Stadium: Pensacola

November
Ice Flyers Hockey is back.
38th Annual Toys for Tots Run :
02 Foo Foo Festival : Pensacola
03 Umbrella Sky Project : downtown Pensacola
03 Annual Oyster Cook Off at The Hangout : Gulf Shores
04 Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival : Harbor Walk Village : Destin
08 Magic Men Live at Saenger Theatre : downtown Pensacola
09 Elf – the musical at Saenger Theatre : downtown Pensacola
17 Ice Skating at The Wharf : Orange Beach
10 An Evening with Guitarist, Gene Bertoncini: Pensacola
10 Emerald Coast Theatre Co.-Disney Aristocrats Kids show : Destin
10-11 Blue Angel Homecoming Air Show : Pensacola
11 Repti Day – Reptile and Exotic Animals Expr : Navarre
12 Annual Marathon : Pensacola
16 Palafox Market, recurring weekly : downtown Pensacola
18-19 UTR Tennis Tournament : Orange Beach
24 Magic Christmas Lights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home opens for the month : AL
24 Elf Parade : downtown Pensacola
27-28 Annual Tree Lighting : Orange Beach

December
02 Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks : Pensacola Beach
03 Visit with Santa at the Harbor Walk : Destin
08 Christmas on the Coast : Pensacola Children’s Chorus : downtown Pensacola
09 Christmas Parade : Destin
01-17 Horse and Carriage Riders at The Wharf : Orange Beach
09 Flora Bama Santa Drop
15 Nutcracker at the Saenger Theatre : Pensacola
31 Pelican Drop Celebration – downtown Pensacola

With so much to do around town, whether you are looking to stay for a day or make the move of a lifetime, Southern is dedicated to helping you find the perfect place. Stop by one of our office today.  Southern Rentals and Real Estate

Have a sweet Southern experience !

The Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo

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Calling all anglers! If you are lucky enough to own real estate in Perdido Key near the famous Flora-Bama, don’t miss the second annual Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo.

Touted as the ‘funnest’ fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast, this is a great tournament to enter if you love fishing the waters of Florida and Alabama. The event kicks off on June 27 and runs for two great days.

This fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast is perfect for those looking for a little family fun in the sun. There are both kid and adult levels of entry. Kids can participate in a 10 category event for just $20, while adults are $40 per entry and can fish across 256 categories.

Prizes for the event include a $7,000 cash prize for the biggest Speckled Trout and King Mackerel, as well as additional prizes for offshore fish such  as Tuna, Swordfish and Wahoo. The kids will also be treated to a bevy of prizes.

In addition to being a good time, with plenty of food, drinks and fun available during the weigh-ins at the Flora-Bama, as well as awards, this tournament also benefits a great cause, the Wounded Warrior Project. Grab your gear and come out for this terrific Gulf Coast event in Perdido Key!

Shindig on the Sand 2015!

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Kick off June and the summer season, not by shopping for Northwest Florida real estate or a for a home on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, but with a great concert series on the beach. It’s time for Shindig on the Sand, a fun annual event in Perdido Key.

Hit the beach behind the famous Flora-Bama in Perdido KeyJune 5-7, 2015 to enjoy live music from great bands on five different stages. In fact, when you attend this free event, you will get to listen to 200 musicians and 70 musical acts throughout the weekend.

Those performing throughout Shindig on the Sand in Perdido Key include favorite local bands such as Heritage, Hotel Oscar, Brian Hill Band and more. You can even sway to the sounds of Grammy Award winner Wayne Troups!

The festivities kick off each day at noon and no cover is charged unless you arrive after 5pm. Come on our to the Flora-Bama to enjoy great live music, delicious food and drinks and a terrific time on the beautiful beaches of Florida and Alabama. See ya there!

Flora-Bama Run-Walk this Weekend!

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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!

Super Chili Bowl Cookoff at Flora-Bama

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Chili is a cold-weather tradition, yes, even along our balmy beaches, and we are excited for the 21st annual Super Chili Bowl Cookoff at the Flora-Bama, located near your home in Perdido Key or real estate in Orange Beach.

The Super Chili Bowl Cookoff is a great reason to shake off the winter blues and head back out to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Enjoy watching as each team of three chefs, both local restaurant professionals and homegrown aficionados, cook up their creations beginning at 10am. Tasting tickets will also be on sale and the delicious eats get served up at noon. The best part of this annual Gulf Coast event? It benefits the American Cancer Society and $2 per bowl will be donated to this great organization.

Do you consider yourself a chili wizard? Come show off your magic! Any team is welcome to enter in their concoction, as long as they are also willing to eat it, for just $40. Entry includes a souvenir apron, as well as beer throughout the event. We hope to see everyone out on January 31, 2015 for this delicious and worthwhile event!

Kenny Chesney Flora-Bama Concert on CMT

Do you remember when Kenny Chesney hosted his only concert of the year right here in Perdido Key? Hopefully you took advantage of living on the Gulf Coast and attended. If you missed it, don’t worry. The special is about to air.

The biggest beach party of the year, consisting of nearly 40,000 attendees, happened at our very own Flora-Bama. This last little road house rests upon the sugar white sand beaches of Florida and Alabama and holds a special place in Kenny’s heart. So much so, he wrote a song about it!

Watch the video here for a little taste of the new album and then tune in Friday, November 14 at 9pm when CMT airs the special for the first time. If you own real estate in Perdido Key or an Orange Beach home, make the short drive over for the viewing party at the Flora-Bama. If you missed the concert, this is a great way to experience the excitement. And, if you were lucky enough to attend, it’s a great way to relive all the excitement. We hope to see you there!

Tickets for Kenny Chesney Concert!

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By now you have probably heard that Kenny Chesney will be playing his one and only live concert of 2014 right here along our beaches. In fact, he will be playing at the famous Flora-Bama Lounge, moments from our Perdido Key condo rentals, available from Pointe South Vacation Rentals.

The concert is completely free to attend – if you can get your hands on some passes, that is. Well, good news. All you need to do to get your passes is book with Pointe South! Get you and your friends three nights in one of our Gulf Coast condos and you receive enough passes for everyone sleeping in your rental to attend, to the max number of people the condo sleeps.

So, how do you book your room for Kenny Chesney and get these passes? Just give us a call at 877-422-9461 or book a nearby Perdido Key condo or Orange Beach vacation rental online using code FLORABAM. We will have your tickets waiting for you. Book now and we will see you at the show!