One of the hottest spots on the Gulf Coast from Perdido, FL to Orange Beach, AL which lies right on the Florida and Alabama state line is the famous Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar. Attracting a wide variety of people, from locals and tourists to military and college students who come in town to visit for any break, the Flora-Bama has a little something for everyone. Open 7 days a week with live original music every night on different stages, the Flora-Bama has been recognized by the Travel Channel and several travel magazines as one of the top ten beach bars in the United States.
With renovations in progress, the two-story Flora-Bama has a very open-air feel, kind of like a House of Blues meets the Gulf Coast beach with a laid back atmosphere. Patrons can hang out at the beach, go for a swim and work up an appetite for some delicious Flora-Bama favorites from the Oyster Bar. Try their signature Oysters Perdido (baked on the half shell with jalapenos, onions & Monterey jack cheese), smoked tuna dip, fried pickles, and savory burgers. And of course, why not wash it all down with a cold beer or their famous Bushwacker frozen treat!
To help kick off the summer season, the Flora-Bama hosted a fundraiser on Memorial Day to benefit the Fisher House Foundation, the Wounded Warriors, The Armed Services Foundation, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all organizations that assist military families and veterans in need. Patrons enjoyed a full day of live music, a friendly battle of strength with a keg toss on the beach, a crawfish boil, and some cold drinks. The Flora-Bama has become such a well-known hot spot along the Gulf Coast that the Travel Channel was in attendance to capture this fun-filled day.
Live music filled the air with Crystal Shawanda singing “Chain of Fools” on the tent stage outside. The Misty Loggins Duo, Cass Hunter, and Tony “T-Bone” Montgomery with Beau Roberts also performed under the big tent. Inside on the main stage, local favorites the Troy Bannon Duo kicked things off singing favorites such as “Wagon Wheel”. Later, Johnny Barbato and the Lucky Doggs began to spice things up a bit and got the crowd out on the dance floor with their original music, a mix of blues, country, and southern rock. The Lucky Doggs have been jamming for over 25 years all along the coast, from Lafayette to Pensacola Beach with a special yearly performance at the annual Songwriter’s Festival.
It was a great way to celebrate Memorial Day and welcome the summer season. A beautiful cloudless sky gave way to summer fun in the sun. You can’t beat the view of the blue waters of the Gulf combined with live music and dancing, everyone had a good time!
Special thanks to sponsors Budweiser, the Gulf Coast Entertainment App, and the Travel Channel and a big salute to the Flora-Bama for providing live music, tasty food, cool drinks, and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere 7 days a week! For more information, visit their website at www.florabama.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment