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!

The Wharf Uncorked in Orange Beach

uncorkedlogoTake a break from shopping for real estate in Orange Beach and visit The Wharf for the second annual The Wharf Uncorked Wine and Culinary Event. This is a three-day event that helps raise money for Make-A-Wish Alabama.

The Make-A-Wish foundation grants wishes to children in Alabama suffering from life-threatening health conditions. The event begins with The Wharf Uncorked Kick Off Party at The Palms on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6:30 PM. The night will be filled with live music and food and wine tasting. The event lasts two hours and offers cooking demos by famous local chefs, Peter D’Andrea and Chris Sherrill. On Friday, September 25, The Art of Food with Robert St. John and Wyatt Waters will be held at The Palms Demo Kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM. This event is for lovers of food, featuring cooking demos and painting demonstrations by Wyatt Waters. There will, of course, be tastings of high-end wine, as well as a cook book signing, followed by premier wine dinners that evening.

On Saturday, there will be a food grand tasting throughout The Wharf Entertainment District from 4:00-8:00 PM. During this time frame, there will be numerous silent and live auctions taking place, followed by an awards ceremony in the Culinary Experience Tent. Whether you are staying in a Gulf Coast vacation rental or are a resident of the area, this is surely an event you will not want to miss!

For more information about the event visit The Wharf Uncorked website.

Pointe South attending Bulls On The Beach

Pictured above, Property Manager for Pointe South Vacation Rentals, Anne Carswell, enjoys the evening learning the life of cowboy and professional bull rider, Booger Brown.  Booger, along with Cody Harris and Bubba Thompson are premiering in the National Geographic show “Dukes of Cattle”.  These cowboys came to the gulf coast Friday, September 19th for the Bulls on the Beach party at the Flora-Bama.

Flora-Bama hosted the Bulls on the Beach event with a Mechanical Bull Riding Bikini Contest, and a rodeo with professional bull riders from across the Southeast.  When planning your next Florida- Alabama vacation, contact Pointe South.  Anne’s team will let you know of upcoming events, local attractions, and the best places to dine all while finding you the perfect rental for your vacation!

Pointe South at the Perdido KEYmunity Gumbo Run

On September 7th, 2013, the Perdido Bay United Methodist Church (BPUMC) and Barberi Heating and Air held the 1st Annual Perdido KEYmunity 5K Gumbo Run.  The 3.1 mile run/walk route was on Innerarity Point Road and brought together community members, athletes, families, and friends.  The run was set up to accommodate timing for athletes, while also inviting and fun for families.  And for a little extra excitement, a Krazy Kidz Run was setup to bring new adventure to the younger participants.

Operations Manager for Pointe South Residential Leasing, Tracy Jackson, completed the 5K.  Her two daughters, Kaylee (12) and Marissa (16) volunteered to help with the Krazy Kidz obstacles and youngest daughter, Kaylee, joined her mom at the 5K finish line (pictured below).  Tracy said the event was a success and she plans on attending in the years to come.

Kayak, Barbeque, & Blues Festival 2013 Perdido Key

Are you going to be in Perdido Key this weekend or looking for a reason to visit Perdido Key?

Come on out and enjoy the 1st Annual Kayak, BBQ and Blues Festival this Saturday, August 31st from 9am to 8:30pm.  Hub Stacey’s at The Point will be filled with boards, live music, vendors, BBQ, and fun for everyone.

  8:00 am Battle of the Paddle
11:00 am Barbeque Cook-off, Vendors, and Live Music
  8:15 pm Fireworks and Flyboarding Demonstration

For more information, visit Perdido Key area Chamber of Commerce.