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THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT THE FLORA-BAMA
Every year we read some praise-worthy and sometimes funny articles about the Flora-Bama. We love it when world famous writers like John Grisham inserts us into one of his books, but we also enjoy reading a comment in a travel blog or a visit from another northern paper. They all give us a different perspective about the World Famous Flora-Bama.
Below are some of the most cherished articles about events and daily life at the Flora-Bama. Feel free to read and share when you have some time but come visit us to get the "First Hand" view and then write your own thoughts!
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Hoda & Jenna on Today ShowList Item 1
Jenna Bush Hager confirmed she has visited the legendary beach bar. You never know who will be talking about or visiting the Flora-Bama next.
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Forbes Says Just Sit At The BAMAList Item 2
Forbes magazine thinks you should just sit at the Flora-Bama enjoying Bushwackers & music
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HBO Special At Flora-BamaList Item 3
Comedian and actor Whitmer Thomas combines deeply personal and provocative stand-up with original songs in his first one-hour special for HBO. Taped at the legendary Flora-Bama
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Worlds 50 Best Beach BarsList Item 4
We are honored to be ranked as one of the BEST IN THE WORLD each year! Thanks to you and our staff!
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Huffington Post
You've been to Malibu, South Beach, and the Hamptons; to Cannon Beach, and the Jersey Shore, and you think you know a thing or two about beaches in this great country, right? Think again, amigo
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Southern Living
Southern Living discusses the Mullet Toss and interviews Joe. He has a great quote: "What I usually say is, lower your standards and come on down!"
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Even On JeopardyList Item 1
You know you have made the big time when the Mullet Toss & Flora-Bama are an answer for Jeopardy.
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Boston Globe Speaks TruthList Item 2
The Boston Globe sent a writer to the coast to see what was happening. They found the Flora-Bama.
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Atlanta Magazine
A writer from Atlanta Magazine writes about how they discovered the Flora-Bama while fishing. They have returned for decades to the legendary honky tonk.
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ThrillistList Item 3
The iconic American Bar that becomes a church on Sundays. Yep, shocks some people but the Flora-Bama Church is worht an Amen!
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Times of San DiegoList Item 4
The Times of San Diego writes about a new concert venue that has an entire wall dedicated to the Flora-Bama. Yep, we sent the new place some t-shirts and drink cards!
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Rolling Stone Magazine
RollingStone magazine talks with Kenny Chesney about why he made the Flora-Bama song. Also watch the clip of the famous video.
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NASCAR National Anthem @ Flora-Bama
On Saturday, May 22nd prior to the Xfinity Series Nascar Race on Fox Sports, drivers and race viewers from the stands and at home watched Jennifer Hartswick perform the National Anthem from the world famous Flora-Bama Dome Stage.
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Don't Take My Southern CardList Item 1
One of our favorite articles. Kelly tells everyone why you MUST visit the Flora-Bama to truly understand the south!
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Southern Living's Best Beach TownsList Item 2
We made it to #3 on this year's list and we are happy to always be in the top ten. As a southern tradition, the Flora-Bama loves to host our guests.
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Ron White At The Flora-BamaList Item 3
Ron White came to the Flora-Bama to give us a taste of his tequilia. It was good, very good according to staff who were late the next day.
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The Magic Behind The Famous BarList Item 4
The writers of Beach Happy visited and asked how the Flora-Bama became and stay so famous. The owners and team tell the whole story!
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CBS Sports Evokes The Flora-Bama
Even the sports writers will make a reference to the Flora-Bama. Thanks Barrett and we completely agree.
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Southern Living's Best
If you happen to be traveling through Florida's Gulf Coast in late April, you might want to watch out for flying fish. For the past 37 years, Perdido Key's Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar has hosted an event where contestants see how far they can fling a mullet
