— Kenny Chesney sent a thank you note to Flora-Bama owner John McInnis for all the hard work that’s gone into the upcoming weekend. The country singer also extended the sentiment to city, county and state leaders leading up to his concert at Flora-Bama.

What city is Flora-Bama bar in?

One of the world’s top beach bars, The Flora-Bama Lounge is located uniquely on the Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida line. This honky tonk has long been a landmark on it’s famous location.

Who owns the Flora-Bama bar?

In 2009, John McInnis and Cameron Price became co-owners of the Flora-Bama, along with Joe and Pat, to carry it into the next 50 years. Together these four owners have carried on the tradition of making the Country’s Best Beach Bar a place where everyone feels comfortable and leaves smiling.

How old is the Flora-Bama?

The Flora-Bama was constructed in 1964, just two years after the new bridge and road were completed.

When did Bama Breeze come out?

Jimmy’s Skynyrd shout-out comes in his 2006 song 鈥淏ama Breeze.鈥 The first track on Jimmy’s album Take the Weather With You, the song was written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins as a homage to the bars that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

When was Kenny Chesney at Flora-Bama?

Chesney’s Flora-Bama-Jama was an unmitigated success. Announced as the country music superstar’s only concert appearance of 2014, the concert was named for the Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Store, an iconic, 50-year-old roadhouse situated just on the Florida side of the Florida/Alabama state line, in Pensacola.

Is Perdido Key in Florida or Alabama?

Located on a narrow strip of snow-white beaches and crystal blue waters, Perdido Key is located in the Northwest Panhandle of Florida, between Pensacola, Florida, and Orange Beach, Alabama.

Who started the Flora-Bama?

Here’s 15 things you might not know about the Flora-Bama. Theodore and Ellen Tampary opened the Flora-Bama after Alabama gained two miles of Florida’s beaches during the Perdido Pass Bridge exchange in 1964. Joe Gilchrist bought the bar from the Tampary family in 1978.

When was the last time Florida beat Alabama in football?

When was the last time Florida beat Alabama in football? The last time the Gators beat the Crimson Tide was back in 2008. In the SEC Championship Game, Florida, led by Tim Tebow, won by the score of 31-20.

What city is Florida Bama shore?

It is a successor to Jersey Shore. The location of the show is set in the Florida Panhandle along the beach that stretches all the way to Alabama. Floribama Shore documents eight young adults who live together during the summer on the Gulf Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Has Florida played Alabama in football?

24 Florida came from behind to beat an unranked Alabama at Tuscaloosa, 17鈥13. It was the first college football game played between head coaches Gene Stallings (Alabama) and Steve Spurrier (Florida). 16 Alabama 35鈥0 in Gainesville, heightening the intensity of the rivalry.

How much does it cost to get into Flora-Bama?

Cover charge to Flora-Bama begins at 9 a.m. Friday through Sunday at $10a day for 21 and up, $15 for 16鈥20-year-olds, and 15 -under are free.

What should I wear to Flora-Bama?

One of the coolest things about the Flora-Bama is that there is no dress code.

Is Perdido Key beach nice?

Perdido Key is an amazing place to take your family or just take some time to enjoy creation. This park on the key has a beautiful white sandy beach. Just minutes away from the Flora-Bama state line with access from a bridge over to the key from Pensacola. Plenty of parking and some shopping and restaurants nearby.

Does Flora-Bama have a cover?

Entrance Policy. Flora-Bama is family friendly and all ages until 6pm. At 6pm we go to 18 and up and a cover charge. 18 to 20 year olds can stay all night as long as they are in the door by 10pm with no re-entry.

Is Floribama open?

Normal ain’t like it used to be, but the Flora-Bama is open again. The storied state-line roadhouse has a long and colorful history as a geographic and cultural outlier.