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food is served. Oysters and other seafood can be enjoyed right inside the main Flora-Bama. Two other sit-down restaurants are across the street—the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill offers items such as chicken club sandwiches and fried shrimp Po Boys; popular appetizers include crispy dill pickles and loaded tots, as in taters.

And the Flora-Bama Yacht Club offers yummy menu items such as ribeye steaks and blackened Gulf tripletail, along with appetizer favorites such as Greek shrimp nachos or firecracker calamari. “I highly suggest trying some of our oysters that we get locally from Island Time Oysters and are served at all three property locations,” says Parnell.

And when it comes to drinks, there’s beer, wine and cocktails. The house cocktail is the Bushwacker, originating from the U.S. Virgin Islands and made with rum, liqueurs and cream of coconut.

While the atmosphere is festive, the food superior, the entertainment legendary, and the events great fun, what really makes Flora-Bama memorable are its people— from customers to workers to the musicians of every make, model and description. “You have all walks of life coming together to create memories right on the gorgeous white sandy beaches … and leave with lifetime stories,” says Parnell. FCM

Bulls on the Beach is an invitation rodeo with youth and adult divisions.

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Flora-Bama 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, Florida 850-492-0611, 251-980-5118, florabama.com