Perdido Key Northwest Florida

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Perdido Key Northwest Florida
Perdido Key
L o s e Yo u r s e l f i n
Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce
Visitor’s Guide
and Membership Directory
Tasty Treats & Seafood Specialties
From Flip-Flops to Fishing Lures
A Room With a View
Recreation & Revelry
D i s c o v e r y o u r “P l a c e
“BellaVista”
Pre-Sale Investment Opportunities
i n t h e S un”
Condominium Sales
& Rentals
Historical Downtown
Pensacola for Sale or Lease
Commercial & Residential Development Opportunities
Perdido Key
Pensacola
Baldwin County, AL
toll free - 877.469.9499 • local - 850.346.2222 • www.bwpensacola.com
{Welcome to the “Western Gate to the Sunshine State”}
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mike Whitehead
District One
Gene M. Valentino
District Two
221 Palafox Place, Suite 400
P.O. Box 1591
Pensacola, Florida 32591-1591
Marie Young
District Three
Grover C. Robinson, IV
District Four
Telephone (850) 595-4902
Toll Free (866) 730-9152
Telefax (850) 595-4908
(Suncom) 695-4902
Kevin W. White
District Five
Our Perdido Key area is the first stop for many travelers to Florida.
Escambia County covers approximately 661 square miles of land with an
additional 64,000 acres of waterways. We have everything from beautiful
beaches to an active city life as well as productive farmlands.
I have pride in the people of this area. The citizens reflect a spirit of
excitement and enthusiasm that continues to draw visitors and vacationers, who
soon become residents. Our County has been and will continue to be there for
its citizens as well as its visitors. Presently, we have over $200 million of
development projects underway in the greater area.
As the elected County Commissioner in Escambia County, I would like to
welcome you to the Perdido Key area. The Key has a rich and diverse history
and is truly a wonderful place to live, work and visit.
Our vision is to continue providing and the finest quality of life that this
area has to offer while we climb toward the future.
Gene M. Valentino
County Commissioner, District 2
15500 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-4660 • (800) 328-0107 • Fax: (850) 492-2932
chamber@perdidochamber.com
Officers
Debbie Waters, Chairman
Creative Property Management
Marty McGreevy, Vice Chair
Panama Mac’s
Joe Gilchrist, Vice Chair
Flora-Bama
Beth Barrios, Secretary
Guide 2 Fun
Bill Stromquist, Treasurer
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Board Members
Suzanne DeClerk
Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers
Sally Bowen
Perdido Bay Community Center
Pat McClellan
Flora-Bama
Daniel Roberts
Business Computer Accounting
Published for the Perdido Key Area
Chamber of Commerce by
Ballinger Publishing
{Our Growing Community}
15500 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-4660 • Fax 492-2932
chamber@perdidochamber.com
The Perdido Key Visitor’s Guide is truly a collaborative effort of the members
of the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce. It is with great enthusiasm
that we present this Guide for our local community.
I, for one, am very thankful for the individual, group and community efforts
that have put so much pride and effort into making this unique area the best
place to live and vacation once again. I am pleased to say that we have rebuilt
this area with the same straightforward passion on which our beloved Lost Key
was founded.
As old businesses reopen and new businesses come to call our corner of
Northwest Florida home, I am continually encouraged at the growth I see every
time I drive down the road. The strength and hopeful spirit of the residents and
business owners on the Key is heartwarming and gives me a sense of pride for
this area that I both work and live in.
It is the goal of this organization to assist in the nurturing, maintenance and
growth of our community. I hope that every reader finds and enjoys the
information provided within the pages of this Guide, whether they are a local
business owner, resident, or visitor to the Perdido Key area. I am proud to be
your 2007 Chairman of the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and look
forward to the successful future of each entrepreneur, business, family member,
resident, property owner and visitor on our shores.
Respectfully,
Debbie Waters, 2007 Chairman
4 Your Guide to Perdido Key
Publisher
Malcolm Ballinger
Editor
Maggie Cramer
Associate Editor
Shannon Cothran
Editorial Assistants
Austin Holt and Kelly Oden
Art Director
Rita Laymon
Ad Design
Natasha Williams
Contributing Photographer
John Hill
Director of Sales
Andy Ballinger
Account Executives
Kriss Ridgway, Becky Dupuis, Judy Fehl
Marketing Coordinator
Tina Witbracht
Editorial Offices
41 North Jefferson Street,
Suite 402, Pensacola, Fl 32502
850-433-1166
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Features
Departments
Directory & Information
Dining
20
Annual Events
16
Fun Facts
18
Getting Here
19
Businesses Around Town
44
Chamber Directory
45
Numbers to Know
49
Island Spotlight
10
The
Surroundings
12
Care to Stay
Awhile?
14
Rentals
24
Shopping & Services
32
Activities
38
On the Cover: (Clockwise) Seafood by John Hill Photography; Children on Beach by John Hill Photography; Kayaker by John Hill
Photography; Blue Angels courtesy of the Blue Angels; Golfer by John Hill Photography; Eden courtesy of Eden Condominiums
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this Guide. However, the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Ballinger
Publishing are not responsible for any errors or omissions that might occur. All advertising information is the responsibility of the individual advertiser. Appearance in this
guide does not necessarily reflect endorsement of any products or services by the PKACOC or BP.
8 Your Guide to Perdido Key
Photo by John Hill Photography
Photo by John Hill Photography
Photo by John Hill Photography
Photo courtesy of Eden Condominium
Contents
Why are we so full of restraint?
Why do we not give in all directions?
Is it fear of losing ourselves?
Until we do lose ourselves there is no
hope of finding ourselves.
~Henry Miller
Lose Yourself in
Perdido Key
Perdido Key was originally difficult to locate. Tristan de Luna
first landed on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico in 1559, but it
wasn’t until years later, after both Spanish and French explorers
established settlements in Pensacola and Mobile, that Spanish
explorer Carlos Siguenza discovered a bay hidden between the
two ports. He named the bay and the island that kept it hidden
from the settlers “Perdido,” meaning “lost” in Spanish.
Don’t worry: If you’re planning a trip to the Key today, you
won’t need a compass and an explorer’s acute sense of direction to
find us. These days the Key is much easier to locate, and each
year many people experience the beauty of this once-lost
paradise. However, the settlers were on to something when they
named the Key, and it still remains tucked away from the hustle
and bustle of our modern world. It is a place where you can lose
yourself.
The idea of losing yourself means taking the time to truly
relax, to exist in a moment where nothing can bother you: not a
ringing phone, a never-ending traffic jam, a demanding boss, or
an increasingly high pile of dirty laundry. Leave all that behind
when you visit Perdido.
The Key takes you miles away from your worries and offers up
an easy-going, laid-back, island lifestyle complete with the
soothing sounds of the Gulf ’s waters, great food and
entertainment, and a beach chair and umbrella that are waiting
just for you. If you’re looking to get a little bit lost, you’ll find
your chance in Perdido Key.
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Island Spotlight
Perdido Key, Florida, is a 247-acre, 16-mile long barrier island on
the Gulf of Mexico. Barrier islands provide habitats for coastal animals.
Dunes (sand formations built by wind) found on the Key are
characteristic of barrier islands. Conde Nast Traveler has rated our
narrow barrier island among the top five island beaches thanks to its
sparkling white sand and clear, turquoise water. The Key, as the area is
called by natives, is a natural paradise where you’ll find unspoiled
beaches, water habitats like marshes and wetlands, and a variety of sea life
and wildlife.
Just off the island is the area known to locals as the mainland. The
mainland just west of the island is still considered the Key and is home
to Big Lagoon State Park and the areas Innerarity Point and Innerarity
Island. Innerarity Point includes many retail and dining locations, while
Innerarity Island is a small, private, residential community.
The Key is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south and the Ole
River, or Perdido River, to the north. From the Key, there is easy access
to the broad expanse of Perdido Bay and to the Gulf of Mexico. The
Key’s location also puts you in close proximity to lagoons and coves; All
nearby bodies of water offer excellent sailing, snorkeling, fishing, and
swimming opportunities. Pensacola, Florida, is just to the east of the
island with Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama, to the west.
Did you know that the sugary-white beaches found on Perdido
Key are composed of fine quartz that over time has eroded from
granite in the Appalachian Mountains? The sand is carried by rivers
and creeks and deposited on our shore. Perhaps because of the
fineness of the quartz, the sand makes a notable squeak as you slide
your bare feet through it—a sound that kids love and that can make
adults feel like kids again.
Approximately 62 percent of Perdido Key is made up of protected
land as part of the Gulf Island National Seashore and Perdido Key
State Recreation Park. Florida’s state park system,, including Perdido
Key State Recreation Park and Big Lagoon State Park, was voted Best in
America by the National Recreation and Parks Association in October
1999 and received the National Gold Medal State Park Award.
The Perdido Key Beach Mouse calls our island home. Registered as
an endangered species since 1985, the large-eared nocturnal herbivore
feeds primarily on the seeds of sea oats and beach grasses that are
plentiful in our area. To protect the Beach Mouse’s habitat,
boardwalks—built up over the dunes and interdunal areas—provide
public access to the beaches.
An estimated 1,200 residents call Perdido Key home year-round and
enjoy the laid-back lifestyle our lost island has to offer.
No matter when you come to the Key, there’s always something
happening. Each month of the year is packed with events, from regattas
to festivals and fireworks to The Frank Brown Inter national
Songwriters’ Festival™, where world-renowned singers and songwriters
of various genres of music come to perform.
Northwest Florida’s climate is semi-tropical, with hot summers and
warm winters. The summer provides just the right weather for
sunbathing and a cool dip in the water, while the fall and winter provide
the perfect atmosphere for outdoor activities in the Key’s pristine,
natural surroundings. So, what are you waiting for? Come lose yourself
in Perdido Key.
Photo by Bousquet
“It was a good place for getting lost in.” ~V.S. Naipaul
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The Surroundings
Nature: Henry Thoreau used it as his muse for writing Walden
while living a minimalist life in a small cottage by Walden Pond. The
natural surroundings of the cottage’s location provided Thoreau a
place to get away from it all. Nature has the ability to offer a place to
escape from life’s hustles and bustles. Whether you’re looking for an
escape or are in search of your own creativity, just a little peace and
quite, or all-out adventure, Perdido Key is a natural paradise of
unspoiled beaches, wetlands, bays, coves, and parks perfect for any
experience with nature.
Once you’ve arrived in Perdido Key, it doesn’t take long to
appreciate the natural beauty of the island or to get a clear idea of
what our lifestyle is all about. Even the street names provide clues,
stating promises like Tranquility Lane and Play-A-Way Street: names
that echo the island’s offerings, tempt visitors to extend their stays,
and keep locals calling Perdido Key home. With miles of white-sand
beaches and protected national and state parks, Perdido Key offers
you a chance to lose yourself in the surroundings and, maybe, find
yourself at the same time.
Approximately 62 percent of the island is established as protected
land. The area’s state park system has been voted Best in America and
even received a nod from “Doctor Beach” on one of his well known
and coveted Best Beaches lists. Perdido Key State Recreation Park
boasts 1.4 miles of beautiful beaches and rolling dunes covered in sea
oats. Boardwalks from the parking lot allow access to the beach
without damaging the fragile dunes and vegetation. The area is a
favorite for swimming, sunbathing and surf fishing. Johnson Beach
and the For t McRee area, in the Florida district of the Gulf Island
National Seashore, make up nearly half of the Key. The area provides
public access to the beach as well as amenities like picnic shelters
alongside wild rosemary and sweeping panoramic views. This
uninhabited portion of the island is perfect for hiking, launching your
boat and even bird watching—more than 280 species of birds have
been identified and located within the Gulf Island National Seashore’s
total area.
Big Lagoon State Park puts you right in the middle of Perdido
Key’s uninterrupted, natural surroundings. This coastal park sits on
the northern shore of its namesake, Big Lagoon, which separates the
mainland from Perdido Key and the Gulf of Mexico. Here, you’ll find
natural communities like saltwater marshes and pinewood flats. To
explore theses communities, you can traverse nature trails and explore
open woodlands. There are also opportunities for camping, fishing,
boating, swimming, canoeing, hiking and picnicking. A barrier-free
trail at Tarkiln Bayou State Park also puts you at one with the
surroundings: alongside wiregrass and endangered pitcher plants—of
which the carnivorous white-top species is unique to the Gulf Coast.
You can use the boardwalk, hike on nature trails, and enjoy a picnic.
Find out more about all of the activities afforded by the beautiful
surroundings at Perdido Key in the section of our Visitor’s Guide
devoted to recreation and revelry. Whether you’re enjoying nature
close up in a kayak or from afar while sunbathing near the water’s
edge, Perdido Key beckons you to visit and get lost in nature. We
can’t promise you’ll find peace, but we think it’s pretty likely.
Photo by John Hill Photography
“Lose yourself in nature and find peace.” ~Unknown
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Care to Stay Awhile?
The natural surroundings of Perdido Key provide the perfect vacation escape.
But, if you choose to relocate and call the Key home, our coastal breezes and the
smell of the Gulf ’s salty waters can afford you that escape everyday. You’ll become a
local as you adapt to our laid-back, island lifestyle that allows you to get a little bit
lost each day. But don’t worry. You have easy access to the mainland if you feel like
being found. Between the mainland—including Pensacola to the east and Orange
Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama, to the west—and the island, all of your
necessities are taken care of and all parts of your multi-faceted personality met. You
can take in the weekends with your feet in the sand under an open beach umbrella,
explore the ruins of Fort McRee, or enjoy some shopping—in Key stores or
Pensacola’s malls and unique downtown boutiques. There are also retail outlet
centers a bit further to the east in Destin, Florida, and a bit further to the west in
Fole y, Alabama.
While Perdido Key is the perfect vacation destination for the summer months,
the island offers much more than just sparkling white beaches and temperate ocean
water. In fact, the area is a cultural and artistic hub, with various events taking
place all year round. Those that call the Key home know they can always take part
in a special event that’s set in front of a beautiful backdrop. If you become a local,
you’ll find that it’s easy to fill up your calendar quickly. From fishing rodeos to
haunted houses, the Frank Brown Inter national Songwriter’s Festival™ to
Christmas in the Park, golf tournaments to fun runs, chili cook-offs to the Polar
Bear Dip®, Earth Day to the Interstate Mullet Toss®, and art shows and seafood
festivals, our narrow, barrier island is a mecca for songwriters, talented golfers,
outdoorsmen, artists, cooks, and those just in search of a having good time.
Nearby communities are also culturally rich and host yearly festivals and events.
These communities are perfect for day trips and also offer reasons to consider
relocating to the Key. Pensacola is home to the Navy flight demonstration
squadron the Blue Angels, who give many spectacular formation-flying shows
throughout the year. Pensacola’s National Museum of Naval Aviation is the
second-largest air and space museum in the world and displays everything from
wood and fabric biplanes to spacecraft. You can even catch an IMAX film while
you’re there. Pensacola is also known for its unique art, music, and heritage
festivals, including the Greek Festival, Seafood Festival, Great Gulf Coast Arts
Festival, Crawfish Festival, and JazzFest. Pensacola’s distinct 300-year history is also
on display in its downtown replica of Washington D.C.’s Vietnam Veterans
Memorial, in Historic Pensacola Village, and at the T.T. Wentwor th, Jr. Florida
State Museum.
To the west, Gulf Shores is home of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, which was
featured in a series on the network Animal Planet. The zoo is home to lions,
macaws, tigers, bears, monkeys and more, along with a reptile house and petting
zoo. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach also host year-round events, including APBA
powerboat races and musical acts held at the Amphitheater at the Wharf, where
there are great places to shop and dine.
While the Key’s natural beauty and many attractions mark it a vacation
destination, it also boasts many reasons to call the Key home. There are over 300
businesses in the Perdido Key Chamber. All necessary medical and dental services
are offered nearby, with several close, local hospitals and trauma centers. The island
is equipped with a fire station, and Escambia County schools are also in close
proximity to the island community. There are two island newspapers, The Pelican
and the Mullet Wrapper, that have been serving the local community for 10 years.
Between the tranquil waters, white-sand beaches, laid-back lifestyle, abundant
acreage of protected nature parks, and year-round cultural and fun-filled
happenings, Perdido Key is a great place to visit, but an even better place to stay
awhile. Be sure to turn to page 16 for a calendar of the Key’s annual events.
Photo courtesy of Eden Condominiums
“Lose yourself wholly; and the more you lose, the more you will find.”
~St. Catherine of Siena
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Annual Events
Januar y
Polar Bear Dip at the Flora-Bama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
No matter what time of year you plan your trip to Perdido Key, you’ll be sure to find
something exciting taking place. From festivals to parades and cook-offs to sporting events,
the Key’s calendar is full year-round. And don’t forget about the nearby communities, too.
From Pensacola to Orange Beach, there’s something going on everywhere on the Gulf
Coast. Here’s a month-by-month look at what you can expect to find happening when you
arrive in the Florida panhandle.
October
Febr uar y
Mardi Gras Boat Parade Flotilla
(850) 492-9696
Super Chili Bowl Cook-off at the FloraBama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
June
Fiesta of Five Flags
(850) 433-6512 or
www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
Bill Hargreaves Fishing Rodeo at the
Grand Lagoon Yacht Club
(850) 607-7569
Blue Angel Marathon Run
(850) 485-4391
Pensacola Mardi Gras Parades
www.pensacolamardigras.com
March
*Taste of Perdido
(850) 492-4660, (800) 328-0107, or
www.perdidochamber.com
April
Boat Show at The Oyster Bar & Marina
(850) 492-5600 or
www.edgewateryachtsales.com
Interstate Mullet TossTM, the Mullet Man
Triathlon, and the Mullet Swing Golf
Classic at the Flora-Bama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
May
Spring Chamber Golf Tournament
(850) 492-4660 or
www.perdidochamber.com
Jammin’ Jambalaya Cajun Crawfish Fest at
the Flora-Bama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
Bluegrass Music Fest at Big Lagoon
State Park
(850) 492-1595 or
www.friendsofbiglagoon.org
Crawfish Creole Fiesta in Pensacola
(850) 433-6512 or
www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
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July
Pickin’ in the Park at Big Lagoon
State Park
(850) 492-1595 or
www.friendsofbiglagoon.org
Blue Angels Air Show
(850) 932-1500 or www.blueangels.com
August
Thunder on the Gulf Powerboat Races
(866) 954-RACE or
www.thunderonthegulf.com
*Sandstock at the Flora-Bama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
Luau at the Reef
(850) 492-9020
Pickin’ in the Park at Big Lagoon
State Park
(850) 492-1595 or
www.friendsofbiglagoon.org
September
Seafood Festival in Pensacola
(850) 433-6512 or
www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
*Bama Blues & BBQ at the Flora-Bama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
Coastal Cleanup at Big Lagoon State Park
(850) 492-1595 or
www.friendsofbiglagoon.org
*Kidpalooza & Haunted House at the
Flora-Bama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
(251) 968-6904 or www.gulfshores.com
Greek Festival in Pensacola
(850) 433-2662
Haunted House at Big Lagoon State Park
(850) 492-1595 or
www.friendsofbiglagoon.org
Pensacola Interstate Fair
(850) 944-4500 or
www.visitpensacola.com
November
Frank Brown Intl Songwriters’ FestivalTM
(850) 492-7664 or www.fbisf.com
Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival in Pensacola
(850) 432-9906
Fall Chamber Golf Tournament
(850) 492-4660 or
www.perdidochamber.com
Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
(850) 452-2583 or www.blueangels.com
December
Pleasure Island Lighted Boat Parade
(800) 745-7263, www.gulfshores.com, or
www.orangebeach.com
Christmas in the Park at Big Lagoon
State Park
(850) 492-1595 or
www.friendsofbiglagoon.org
Make it to the Line Fun Run at the
Flora-Bama®
(850) 492-3048 or www.florabama.com
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Januar y
Febr uar y
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
With war m, sunny summers and
mild winters, Perdido Key is a great
place to visit year-round. And the
Gulf of Mexico’s temperate waters
are a great place to relax and have
fun while you’re here.
Avg. High Avg. Low Avg. Precip. Avg. Water Temp.
61°
43°
5.72 in.
68°
64°
45 °
4.86 in.
65°
70 °
52 °
6.32 in.
68 °
75°
57°
3.97 in.
72°
83°
65°
4.41 in.
77 °
88 °
72 °
5.17 in.
80 °
90°
74 °
7.09 in.
83 °
90°
74 °
6.11 in.
84 °
87°
70°
6.75 in.
83 °
79°
59 °
4.26 in.
79°
71°
51 °
4.43 in.
72 °
64°
45 °
4.02 in.
70 °
Tired of the “High Rise Hassle”?
Are slow elevators and crowded beaches not your style?
Needle Rush Point Condominium has exactly what you are looking for! Needle Rush Point is
located on Perdido Key in the Florida Panhandle, just Southwest of Pensacola, Florida.
With 100 units nestled on 14 beautifully landscaped acres, this low rise condominium property has
over 780 feet of un-crowded beach front and more than 400 feet adjacent to Ole River.
The perfect vacation spot with a family feel, Needle Rush Point offers complimentary boat storage
and docks for our guests on a first come first serve basis. Relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset from
our observation pier overlooking the serene setting of Ole River while watching the dolphins put on
a show; or get out your fishing pole and catch some of the fish that make the Gulf Coast so popular!
Whether it be playing tennis on our lighted tennis courts or swimming in one of our world class
pools, Needle Rush Point has something to offer for the whole family.
Why not make Needle Rush Point your next vacation destination?
Give our office a call to make a reservation for one of
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Needle Rush Point Condominium
17119 Perdido Key Dr. • Pensacola, FL 32507 • Phone: 850-492-2180 or 1-877-521-1401
www.needlerushpoint.com • needlerushpoint@nrpoa.gccoxmail.com
18 Your Guide to Perdido Key
Photo by A Studio on Wheels Photography
Fun Facts
Getting Here
Photo by A Studio on Wheels Photography
Even though Spanish explorers
had difficulty finding the Key,
it’s easy to find it today. You
can arrive on the Key via the
Pensacola Regional Airport,
Amtrak, or Greyhound. Also,
the Key has long been favored
as a drivable destination. Two
major Interstates, 10 and 65,
are main routes to the island.
From I-10:
Take exit #7 south on Pine Forest Road (SR 297) and travel to the
traffic light at Blue Angel Parkway (SR 173). Take a right turn onto Blue
Angel Parkway. Travel approximately 15 minutes to Sorrento Road (SR
292) and turn right. Sorrento Road becomes Perdido Key Drive at the
Theo Barrs Bridge, but remains SR 292.
From I-65:
Take exit #69 off of I-65 onto Alabama SR 113 and follow to where the
road dead ends. Turn right onto SR 31 towards Flomaton. At Flomaton,
turn left (south) onto Florida SR 29 and travel approximately 45 minutes.
Turn right onto Nine Mile Road and travel to Pine Forest Road. Turn left
(south) onto Pine Forest Road and travel to the traffic light at Blue Angel
Parkway. Take a right turn onto Blue Angel Parkway. Travel approximately
15 minutes to Sorrento Road (SR 292) and turn right. Sorrento Road
becomes Perdido Key Drive at the Theo Barrs Bridge, but remains SR 292.
Mileage Char t
Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340/ 5.5 hrs
Baton Rouge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282/ 4.5 hrs
Biloxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140/ 2 hrs
Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274/ 4.5 hrs
Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 928/ 16.5 hrs
Daytona Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425/ 7.5 hrs
Destin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70/ 2 hrs
Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548/ 9.5 hrs
Huntsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380/ 7 hrs
Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275/ 4.5 hrs
Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350/ 6.5 hrs
Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510/ 8.5 hrs
Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450/ 8 hrs
Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/ 1 hr
Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191/ 3.25 hrs
Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480/ 8.25 hrs
New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210/ 3 hrs
Orlando. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425/ 7.5 hrs
Panama City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150/ 4 hrs
St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 632/ 12.5 hrs
Tallahassee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210/ 3 hrs
Tampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425/ 7.5 hrs
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Dining
One of the very nicest
things about life is the way
we must regularly stop
whatever it is we are doing
and devote our attention
to eating.
~Luciano Pavarotti
Tasty Treats
&
Seafood Specialties
Whether you’re on the top deck at the Flora-B ama® or
a patio at the Reef , you can share your dining experience
on Perdido Key with ocean breezes and abundant, blue
sky. You’re likely to catch some live music at Hub Stace y’s
at the Point and other restaurants across the island: That’s
what dining on the Key is all about. You can even dock
your boat at Holiday Harbor, hop right out and enjoy a
bite from Sunset Grille , no car or parking lot necessary.
On menus across the island, you’ll find everything from
fresh, Gulf seafood to favorites like pizza. Many of
Perdido Key’s restaurants beckon “come as you are”—in
your swimsuit and flip-flops.
Whatever treats you’re craving and whatever restaurant
setting you desire, we’ve got what you’re looking for, and
getting there is pretty easy. From any location on the
island, there’s an enticing eatery close by. So, be sure to
stop in any one of the local eateries for a taste of the area’s
coastal cuisine and ask for a doggie bag for those
leftovers—they’ll be perfect for a picnic during your
island adventures the next day.
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Domino’s Pizza
13019 Sorrento Road
In the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-7610
If you’ve had a long day soaking up the sun and
just want to kick back and enjoy a good meal in
your rental digs, Domino’s is the place for you.
Offering pick-up or delivery, you can eat a family
favorite while watching the sun set from your
balcony. Some seating is available in the
restaurant. Domino’s is open Sunday-Thursday
from 11 am-11 pm and Friday and Saturday
from 11 am-12:30 am.
Flora-Bama® Lounge, Gift Shop & Oyster Bar
17401 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-0611or
(251) 980-5118
This Gulfside “Roadhouse,” located on the Gulf
at the FL/AL state line, features the very finest in
steamed “Royal Red” shrimp, fresh shucked
Apalachicola oysters and whopper 1/3 pound
Bama Burgers made from 100 percent Angus
Beef. Enjoy your meal with a view of the Gulf
from the top sunset deck or head inside to the
bar for live entertainment. Their Oyster Bar &
Grill is open daily: Sunday-Thursday from 11
am-11 pm and Saturday-Sunday from
10 am-1 am.
Hub Stacey’s at the Point
5851 Galvez Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-0071
Located just off the island by Galvez Landing
boat launch, Hub Stacey’s at the Point offers the
same menu as the Pensacola location. Hub
Stacey’s offers steamed and grilled sandwiches
and salads and soups, which can all be enjoyed
on the outdoor patio overlooking Perdido Bay.
The restaurant also serves a full line of domestic
and imported beers and wine at a full bar with
happy hour prices. Package liquor is also
available. You can catch live music over the
weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hub
Stacey’s at the Point is open from 11 am until,
with food served from 11 am-9 pm daily. They
are closed on Tuesdays.
Lakeside Galley and Tavern
9722 West Highway 98
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 549-3347
Join Chef Charles for more than food at
Lakeside. This local hangout features great food,
dancing, and live music—you may even see the
King of Rock and Roll before you leave. At
Lakeside, enjoy seafood, steaks, burgers, wings,
pasta and Sunday brunch. Hours are
Wednesday-Saturday 11 am-9 pm and Sunday
10 am-2 pm. Lakeside Gallery and Tavern is
closed Tuesdays.
Perdido Key O yster Bar Restaurant and
Marina
13700 River Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
Lost Key Java
(850) 492-5600
13700 Perdido Key Drive A 108
The Perdido Key Oyster Bar Restaurant and
Pensacola, FL 32507
Marina affords its guest a one-of-a-kind
(850) 497-9501
Lost Key Java is located directly on the island in view overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
Guests can catch boats and barges passing
the new retail development Villagio at Perdido
by or view the wildlife just across the shore.
Key. They offer specialty coffees, lattes,
The restaurant’s nighttime lighting may also
cappuccino, sandwiches, soups, pastries and
smoothies and are open Monday-Sunday from 6 attract playful porpoises during your dining
experience. Enjoy Gulf oyster specialties,
am-6 pm. Wi-Fi service is available.
homemade soups and salads, pasta dishes,
steaks, seafood platters and more at the
Lillian’s Pan Pizza
restaurant. You can also enjoy fresh grouper,
14514 Perdido Key Drive
mahi-mahi, yellow fin tuna and whole
Pensacola, FL 32507
flounder. Add the Oyster Bar’s signature
(850) 492-0131
toppings, like their crab hollandaise or
www.lillianspizza.com
crawfish Julie sauces, to your fish, chicken,
This locally owned, family-friendly pizzeria has
or steaks.
been featured in several well-known magazines
including Pizza Today Magazine and has won
numerous awards including Award of Culinary
Excellence in Taste of the
Times and Best Seafood
Pizza. The pizza dough is
hand-made every morning
and any left-over dough is
thrown out, so your pizza is
always fresh. In addition to
pies, Lillian’s also offers
salads, sandwiches, Italian
specialties like strombolis
and calzones, desserts, and
a full cocktail bar. And,
since it is a Perdido Key
pizzeria, the Gulf’s seafood
turns up on the menu in
entrees like pizza scampi.
Lillian’s is open 11 am-10
pm daily for dine-in, take
out and delivery.
MoJo’s Coffee
13430 Gulf Beach
Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-0202
MoJo’s Coffee serves hot,
chilled and blended drinks
and offer Ghiardelli
Chocolate syrups for
beverages. If you need a
snack to go along with the
coffee, MoJo’s offers a wide
assortment of fresh pastries.
Wi-Fi service is available.
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Shrimp Basket
14600 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1970
The Shrimp Basket is steamin’ and fryin’ at their
Perdido Key location, offering seafood, poboys,
oysters—like Bama-reds—and more. The menu
features a wide selection of items for kids and
grown-ups alike. You can almost guarantee that
no one will walk away with an empty stomach,
especially after ordering the all-you-can-eat fried
fish and fried shrimp with classic sides like
hushpuppies. To beat the heat, you can try a
flavored, frozen daiquiri, or, you can settle down
with a comforting bowl of gumbo or crawfish
étouffée. The Shrimp Basket is open from 11
am-9 pm daily.
The Crab Trap
16494 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL
(850) 492-8888
With three locations along the Gulf Coast, the
Crab Trap’s Perdido Key location serves up the
same tasty food and great service as its Destin
and Okaloosa Island counterparts. Relax on the
beach while splurging on nearly three pounds of
crab with the ultimate crab combo, or keep it
simple with a po-boy, while the kids check out
the playground in the back of this local eatery.
You can also create your own combo, choosing
from all of your favorites. When available, the
Crab Trap also serves up grouper, tuna, big Gulf
shrimp, snapper and amberjack fresh from the
docks.
The Original Point Restaurant
14340 Innerarity Point Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-3577
www.point-restaurant.com
The Original Point is “nothing fancy, but
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Crab Feast by Pashak Vancouver-Bigstockphoto
Sunset Grille
14050 Canal A Way
at Holiday Harbor Marina
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-1761
Located at Holiday Harbor Marina, you can
arrive in style by boat to the restaurant, or, of
course, by car if you prefer. Sunset offers fresh
seafood selections like boiled shrimp and feasts
to fulfill your fried-food craving: shrimp, mullet,
and grouper all served up fried with a crispy
batter. They also offer seafood poboys and other
deli items and salads, which you can relax and
enjoy with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway.
{Tasty Treats & Seafood Specialties}
famous for fresh, local seafood and the ‘funniest’
Bluegrass band around: Bubba and Them. Open
for lunch and dinner, you’ll find everything from
salads, sandwiches and landfare like pork chops
and steak to a large selection of seafood entrees at
the Original Point. Their seafood selection
includes mullet, which is served only when it is
local and fresh. The Original Point has seasonal
hours of operation that can be found on their
website.
The Reef Restaurant & Lounge
13595 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-9020
The Reef Restaurant and Lounge offers casual
dining—indoors or outdoors—for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, with fresh seafood options
daily. On the menu, you’ll find soups and salads;
lures (appetizers); sandmunchers (sandwiches);
and channel markers (entrees and seafood
specialties like a blackened shrimp platter and
fried oyster basket). The lounge offers live
entertainment everyday of the week and is open
daily from 9 am-2 am. In addition to enjoying a
great meal at the Reef, you can dance the night
away and share your vocal talents with karaoke
on Tuesday nights, play Texas Hold ‘em with the
“National Pub Poker League” on Wednesdays,
and catch the house band the Landsharks
Thursday through Sunday.
Swordfish with Mango Salsa by Lyubkina Milford-Bigstockphoto
Triggers Seafood Restaurant
12700 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1897
Starting at 7 am, this eatery opens its doors for
breakfast and stays open through lunch and
dinner. If you’re getting an early start near its
location, a half-mile west of Big Lagoon State
Park, stop and try a triggerfish omelet. As for
dinner, a wide array of items are available,
including crab legs from the steamer, pasta
dishes, salads, sandwiches, and oysters. And, of
course, it wouldn’t be a Gulf Coast seafood
restaurant without the option for the fresh catch
of the day. You can also check out sauce
specialties of the house named for the region, like
Ono Island and Big Easy. Don’t forget to finish it
off with some fried cheesecake.
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
13584 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1701
Vallarta Mexican restaurant serves up authentic,
traditional Mexican cuisine. They offer daily
specials, and guests can enjoy their meal outside
on their patio. Vallarta is open from 11 am-9:30
pm on weekdays, and 11 am-10:30 pm on
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Rentals
True silence is the rest of
the mind; it is to the spirit
what sleep is to the body:
nourishment and refreshment.
~William Penn
A Room
with a View
With all there is to do in Perdido Key, you’ll want to be
sure and get plenty of rest so you can tackle your fun-filled
itinerary. Perdido Key’s rental condominiums and beach
houses will provide you a room with a view—from the waters
and shores of the Gulf of Mexico to the Key’s pristine, multicolored sunsets. Glorious balconies at Eden Condominium
and Florencia provide breathtaking, panoramic views of the
Gulf, while Perdido Bay Golf Club provides lodging on its
beautifully landscaped grounds at Cottages on the Green. It’s
not just the natural setting of the beach resorts and rentals that
will assure you a good night’s sleep, but the amenities provided
at the various locations as well. You can find a place to stay with
all the comforts of home and all the luxuries of a vacation
destination.
* Note: All facilities on the following pages, excluding AustinWood Apartments, are available as vacation rentals.
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{A Room with a View}
Aquatic Realty
14508 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 881-7368 or
(850) 492-4632
www.aquaticrealty.com
Aquatic Realty provides vacation and longterm rentals in addition to new home sales,
residential sales and condominium sales.
Properties can be found on their website, and
they also feature an MLS search that covers
most of the Florida Panhandle. There is a
three-night minimum on most
condominiums, with weekly only options on
others. For stays less than three nights, please
call either of the phone numbers listed above.
Eden
Condominiums
AustinWood Apartments
9890 N Loop Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-3130
AustinWood Apartments lies just off the
island on the mainland, near the entrance to
Pensacola’s Naval Air Station. Apartment
amenities include nine-foot ceilings, extra
large privacy porches, four-line telephone
capabilities and a garden tub in the master
bath. Facility amenities include a state-of-theart fitness center, oversized resort pool and
spa, and picnic areas with gas grills. The
multi-family community is nestled between
nature trails and freshwater streams to assure
that even if you’re not on the beach, you can
experience the beautiful, natural setting of the
Perdido area.
Photo courtesy of Eden
Banana Bay
13810 River Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-0091
www.sunsouthrealty.com
Banana Bay is a community of 56 brightly
colored townhomes that you can’t miss
located on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Community amenities include a private
“Banana Bay” beach on the Waterway, a
heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, exercise club, a
meeting house, private pier, private roads,
planned gated entry, and additional parking
for visitors. Each townhome comes equipped
with a complete appliance package—
including a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven,
microwave, disposal, and a washer and dryer—
cultured marble vanities, spa bathtubs and
private patios. Private brick drives sit in front
of every townhome, so you won’t have far to
carry your beach umbrellas and shopping
finds. Outside your window you may even
see dolphins swimming by in the daytime.
Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals
Main Office
3259 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36541
(800) 211-7892
www.florabamabeach.com
Brett/Robinson offers a wide selection of
properties along the Gulf Coast—from beach
homes to condominiums. They also have a
sales office just west of the Key in Orange
Beach at 24325 Perdido Beach Road. Call
(800) 221-6180 in case you’re thinking of
calling the Key home.
Cottages on the Green
One Doug Ford Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 377-7143 or
(850) 492-2214
www.perdidocottages.com
Located just minutes from the island on the
mainland’s Perdido Bay Golf Club, Cottages
on the Green provides lodging on the first
fairway of the golf course. All cottages are on
ground level with patios and barbeque grills.
Each bedroom is equipped with two queen
size beds and a private bath. Washers and
dryers are available in all suites, and daily
maid service is provided. The facilities have
an outdoor pool, and special discount
packages are available for the Perdido Bay
Golf Club for cottage guests. Concierge
services are available for full cottage
accommodations and two weeks notice prior
to reservation. Golf packages are available for
other nearby courses as well.
Eden Condominiums
16281 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 523-8141 or
(850) 492-3336
www.edencondominiums.com
Eden Condominiums combines the
architecture and style found on the French
Riviera with the beautiful, white-sand beaches
and turquoise water of the Gulf of Mexico.
All of Eden’s one, two, and three-bedroom
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iver
R
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Ol
Fort
McRee
Ruins
Fort
McRee
Ruins
{A Room with a View}
State Park and the Park’s one-and-a-half miles
of unspoiled shoreline. Located right on the
Key, the complex provides you with unlimited
beach access in close proximity to the Key’s
other offerings. The Mediterranean-style
condominium resort features three, four, five,
and six-bedroom units, breathtaking views
from private balconies, gourmet kitchens and
pantries, full size washers and dryers, oversized
custom showers, garden tubs, and granite
countertops. The Florencia provides amenities
for recreational activities including a heated
indoor pool and spa, a steam room, fitness
center, large outdoor pool, tennis courts, and
private marina slips.
Florencia
14900 River Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(866) 492-0500 or
(850) 492-0500 or
(251) 747-7774
www.theflorencia.com
The Florencia is a new complex located
adjacent to the protected land of Perdido Key
Grand Caribbean (East and West)
14758 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 598-1888 or
(850) 492-1148
www.pointesouth.com
Grand Caribbean offers one-bedroom/onebath and two-bedroom/two-bath units with
easy beach access and access to the facility’s
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Banana Bay
Photo by Terry Welch
units have spacious balconies overlooking the
Gulf and come equipped with all the
necessities—a self-cleaning oven and range,
refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher,
microwave, full size washer and dryer, and
spa tub. The complex’s amenities include a
Gulfside pool with waterfalls, indoor and
outdoor hot tubs, a health club, lighted
tennis court, private boat dock, covered
gazebo, a game room, and wireless Internet
access. The Spa at Eden, a by-appointmentonly luxury spa, is also in the condominium
complex, so you can pamper yourself during
your stay. Conference facilities are also
available for the corporate traveler.
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seasonally heated outdoor pool, hot tub,
freshwater pond, and picnic areas. Each
unit has a private patio or balcony. Each
unit is also furnished with built-in captain’s
bunks for the kids and comes fully
furnished and equipped with a complete
kitchen and a washer and dryer.
Gulf Beach Realty, Inc.
14118 Perdido Key Drive Suite #1
Pensacola, FL 32507
(866) 301-2200 or
(850) 497-0100
Gulf Beach Realty will help you find
waterfront Key property whether on the
Gulf, Bay, or the Intracoastal Waterway.
Various types of property offered by Gulf
Beach include condominiums, luxury
beachfront and penthouse condominiums,
waterfront land, townhouses, luxury homes,
villas and new constriction. They also cover
the western area of Pensacola, including
areas of the Key just on the mainland like
Innerarity Island and Navy Point. Their
“broker only” service is free to buyers.
Needle Rush Point Condominiums
17119 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(877) 521-1401 or
(850) 492-2180
www.needlerushpoint.com
Needle Rush Point is a low-rise
condominium complex that offers one,
two, and three-bedroom units. Each unit
comes fully equipped and is guaranteed to
provide you with an amazing view. You can
even choose your view with either a
balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico or
the calm waters of Perdido Key’s Ole River.
The property features two pools, two
tennis courts, boat docks and an
observation deck.
Palacio at Perdido
13661 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(888) 909-6807 or
(850) 837-4853
www.resortquest.com
Palacio at Perdido is a new high-rise located
Photos this page by John Hill Photography
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directly on the Gulf of Mexico right near the
protected area of Perdido Key State Park. The
complex offers two and three-bedroom units
all with spectacular vistas of the Gulf. The
interiors are equipped with garden tubs and
cultured marble in the baths, as well as ceramic
tile and a washer and dyer. Some units include
a wet bar. Special property features include a
heated pool for those times when it’s just a bit
too chilly for a swim in the Gulf’s waters.
Perdido Skye
14758 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 598-1888 or
(850) 492-1148
www.perdidoskye.org
Perdido Skye offers visitors great Gulf views
from its one-bedroom/one-bathroom
accommodations located directly on the
beach. Other amenities include a seasonally
heated outdoor pool and built-in captain’s
bunks for the kids. The units come fully
furnished and equipped with a complete
kitchen and a washer and dryer.
Perdido Sun Condominiums
13753 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 227-2390 or
(850) 492-0979
www.perdidosun.com
Perdido Sun Condominiums offers one,
two, and three-bedroom units with private,
beachfront balconies overlooking the Gulf
of Mexico. Each condo is individually
owned, decorated and completely
furnished. The units are equipped with fully
appointed kitchens and the front desk is
staffed around the clock. The
condominiums offer a large outdoor pool
and heated pool accessible from the lobby
as well as a hot tub and exercise room.
Pointe South Real Estate/Perdido Key
Resor t Rentals
14758 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 598-1888 or
(850) 492-2600 or
www.pointesouth.com
Point South Real Estate lists sale and rental
properties. Their vacation rental properties
include a variety of condominiums available
on the Key. Be sure to check their website
for special offers, and think about booking
your rental online—they offer savings on
your stay for online booking.
Seaspray Condominiums
16287 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(800) 336-7263 or
(850) 492-2200
Seaspray Condominiums will re-open in the
spring of 2007, offering beachside
accommodations on the island. Contact the
complex for more information.
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Cell: 777-6577
Office: 492-7877
jimmyeparker@yahoo.com
John Hill Photography
Jimmy Parker
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Shopping & Services
Whoever said money can’t buy
happiness simply didn’t know
where to go shopping.
~Bo Derek
From Flip-Flops to
Fishing Lures
Perdido Key has everything you need concerning shopping
and services, whether it’s truly a necessity or just for
enjoyment. On the island, you’ll find unique, coastal retail like
Go Fish, your stop for casual women’s clothing including
breezy dresses, sandals and accessories, and Inside Out
Fur niture, a distinctive home furnishings store that can help
you create a beautiful home or condo. You’ll also find all of
your necessities, from groceries to bait and tackle for all of
your fishing trips. The Key offers many services, from spa
services at Eden’s Spas to lounge chair and umbrella rentals
through Perdido Beach Ser vices, and businesses like cleaners
and equipment rental companies line the island to ensure that
all your needs are met. Be sure to check out the businesses in
the directory at the back of the Guide for all your insurance,
medical service needs, and more. The surrounding areas of
Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Foley, Alabama—around 30
miles from Perdido Key—are all shopping meccas home to
unique retail boutiques and larger shopping destinations like
SanRoc Cay and the Tanger Outlet Center. Whether you
forgot to pack something or purposefully packed light, your
suitcase is sure to be full on your trip home from our island.
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{From Flip-Flops to Fishing Lures}
Artz
24699 B Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 3656
(251) 974-5805
www.ArtistKey.com
With a name like Artz, it’s easy to guess
what’s inside. The art studio on Canal
features the work of four artists: Art of Rugs
and Pottery, Talis by the Sea, Hot Sands
Glass, and Tommy Vogel Pastels. Their
website offers a virtual gallery, where you
can browse the works of other artists as well.
Caribe Interiors
23680 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 224-9020
www.caribeinteriors.com
Located just west of the Key in Orange
Beach, Alabama, Caribe Interiors focuses on
moderate to high-end product lines and
provides full design and redesign services.
Products include furniture, wall and
window treatments, custom paint,
draperies, shutters, blinds, accessories,
lamps, and rugs. Caribe’s specialty is custom
design, so the store is able to special order
to meet your needs. The design team can
work with any size project and any size
budget. The showroom is open MondayFriday from 9 am-5 pm and Saturday from
10 am-4 pm. The store is open by
appointment only on Sunday.
Photo by John Hill Photography
Coastal Pet Resor t
Hwy 59 and County Road 10 East
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 943-7387
www.coastalpetresort.com
If you’ve brought your pet along for his or
her own vacation, be sure to check out
Coastal Pet Resort for all your pet
hospitality needs. The Resort provides
boarding, grooming and doggie day camp
programs and can even accommodate birds
and exotic animals in addition to dogs and
cats. Luxury private suites come complete
with beds, lambskin mattresses and
television. Coastal Pet Resort is open
Monday-Friday from 7 am-6 pm, Saturday
from 8 am-4 pm, and Sunday from 1-4 pm.
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Go Fish Clothing & Jewelr y Co.
16698 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-3131
www.gofishclothing.com
Go Fish is located right in the middle of
the Key. The retail store offers a wide
variety of items—striving to be more than
just a “beach store.” Go Fish carries
imported women’s clothing, silver jewelry,
sandals, sunglasses, watches, hats, ceramic
home furnishings, and a variety of beach
toys and souvenir and gift items. They have
also created their own original line of
souvenir t-shirts representative of Perdido
Key. They also sell functional teakwood
furniture and an extensive line of handmade Italian ceramics imported directly
from Palermo, Sicily. High-quality Italian
leather handbags, wallets, briefcases,
physician’s bags, and jewelry boxes from
Florence are also sold in the store. Go Fish
is open daily from 10 am-6 pm.
Grand Rental Station
5615 Bauer Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-8590
Grand Rental Station offers a full line of
rental equipment and party supplies for the
“professional and backyard builder”—
including new and reliable tools for
construction, lawn and gardening, painting,
plumbing and floor care. They can also
provide tables, chairs, wedding accessories and
inflatable moonwalks for any special occasion.
You can contact Grand Rental Station to
receive a quote on your visionary project.
Gray’s Tackle and Guide Ser vice, Inc.
13019 Sorrento Road # 2000
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-2666
You can’t go fishing without the necessary
supplies, and Gray’s Tackle carries them
all—from rods and reels to nets, tackle and
bait. Gray’s even sells Florida fishing
licenses and provides a guide service for
both offshore and inshore fishing and flyfishing trips.
Innerarity Hardware
13650 Innerarity Point Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1149
Like the name implies, at Innerarity
Hardware you’ll find all of your hardware
needs. The store is also a fishing license outlet
and can provide you with the tackle you need
on your way into the water. Innerarity
Hardware is open Monday-Saturday from 7
am-6 pm and 10 am-5 pm Sunday.
www.fishingperdidokey.com
Native Son’s provides charter boat services in
the form of walk-on or private fishing trips
to some of Captains Dennis and Steve’s
favorite fishing locations near the Key. The
21-passenger, 38’ fishing boat is USCG
inspected and will have you looking for
cobia, red snapper, grouper, kings and more.
Private trips include ice, bait and
equipment, and walk-on trips include a
fishing license, bait, and use of rod and reel.
Native Son’s can even charter overnight
trips. Walk-on trips can fill up quickly, so be
sure to call and reserve your space.
Panama Mac’s East
“Best Bar on the Key”
13583 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-0088
www.panamamac.com
Panama Mac’s is a fully stocked liquor store
with full Florida lottery. They’re also a
neighborhood bar complete with games and
sports packages from DirectTV. The patio
Native Son’s
Perdido Key Oyster Bar Marina
13700 River Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-0852
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Inside Out Fur niture & Design
5625 Segura Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-2833
Inside Out Furniture & Design offers
unique home furnishings for your home or
condo. The home furnishing store carries
indoor furniture, window treatments,
bedspreads, outdoor furniture, accessories,
fabrics and rugs from all over the world.
The store also offers free interior design
service to help create the perfect space. If
you spot an item you just have to have and
it won’t fit in your suitcase, Inside Out will
gladly ship your item for you. The store is
open Monday-Saturday from 10 am-6 pm.
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bar is open Monday-Saturday from 11 am3 am and Sunday from 1 pm-3 am. The
Liquor store is open 9 am-10 pm on
Wednesday and Saturday and 9 am-9 pm
every other day of the week and offers
liquor, beer, wine, and all your party needs.
Perdido Beach Ser vices
25328 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-4807
www.perdidobeachservices.com
Perdido Beach Services can provide
everything you need to make your stay on
Perdido Key’s beautiful beaches perfect. The
company provides lounge chair and
umbrella rentals so you can comfortably
relax to the sound of the ocean waves. They
can also provide you with water sport
rentals including kayaks, surfboards, boogie
boards and even sailing equipment. And,
they can even deliver the equipment to
your home or condo. They’ve also got
sunscreen on hand in case you doze off to
sleep in the comfy lounge chair and want to
avoid a nasty sunburn. Perdido Beach
Services also provides complimentary
services like daily weather data, a posting of
hazardous conditions, and they maintain a
neat, clean, and orderly beach environment.
They also assist local fire, safety and rescue
agencies during emergencies.
SanRoc Cay Marina
27267 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(888) FUN-GULF or
(251) 981-7263 or
(251) 981-6167
Just 20 miles away from Perdido Key,
SanRoc Cay Marina in Orange Beach,
Alabama is home to a plethora of retail
shops and services. The variety of stores
offer everything from must-have beach wear,
children’s wear, resort wear, and trendy
clothing items, to footwear, home goods,
fine jewelry, and body care items. A day spa
is also located at SanRoc Cay, so you can
shop and pamper yourself all at the same
time. You can also take a break from
shopping to enjoy a sweet, ice cream treat or
a meal at one of SanRoc’s four restaurants.
While waiting for a table or just taking a
shopping break, you can buy official “fish
food” from dispensers to feed the fish along
the boardwalks and piers and observe some
local wildlife as you watch the fishing
charters and pleasure boats come and go.
Spas of Eden
Various locations
www.spasofeden.com
Pamper yourself with spa services at one of
Eden’s three locations: East of Eden is
located in Sanroc Cay Marina in Orange
Beach, Spa of Eden is located in Bayou
Village in Gulf Shores, and the Spa at Eden
Condominium is located on the garden
level of Eden Condominium right on
Perdido Key. Eden spas offer a variety of
services, including facials, massage therapy,
and body treatment services. Salon services
for hair and nails and waxing are also
offered. Visit their website for information
on all three locations.
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Southwest Branch Librar y
12248 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7780
www.wfrl.lib.fl.us
The Perdido Branch of the West Florida
Regional Library is open Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 am-8 pm
and Friday and Saturday from 9 am-5 pm.
While you’re there, you can read up on
local history or finally get to that book
you’d set-aside until a relaxing vacation.
Friends of the Southwest Branch Library is
a non-profit organization that supports the
Library’s operational needs and promotes
public use and appreciation of the Library
as a cultural and educational asset to the
community. Friends Membership is open to
all interested persons.
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Tanger Outlet Center
2601 South McKenzie Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-9303
www.tangeroutlet.com
The Tanger Outlet Center in Foley,
Alabama is located only 25 miles from
Perdido Key and houses over 120 brandname manufacturer and designer outlet
stores. You can shop for men, women, and
children’s apparel, footwear, home
furnishings and specialty items in the
outdoor outlet center. If you plan to make a
day of it, don’t worry, there’s plenty of food
and sweet treats to refresh and energize you
so you can shop ‘til you drop. The outlets
are open Monday-Saturday from 9 am-9
pm and Sunday from 11 am-6 pm. There
are special holiday operating hours, so be
sure to check the website if you plan to visit
on a holiday or during a holiday season. A
full list of retailers at the Foley location is
also available on the Web.
Tootie Green’s Yellow Broom
25122 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-7377 or
(251) 981-7378
www.tootiegreens.com
From the wild to the whimsical, Tootie
Green’s is a girl’s virtual playground. Just
west of Perdido Key, you can find perfect
gifts for others or gifts for yourself in this
Orange Beach boutique. You’ll find home
décor, clothing, kitchen and barware, fine
art and even pampering for your pet in the
store. And, if you’re shopping on the
weekends, you can do so with a mimosa in
hand, compliments of the store. You can
even shop online, in case once you’re back
home you just can’t live without a unique
item from Tootie Green’s Yellow Broom.
Wal-Mar t Super Center
2951 S. Blue Angel Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 458-5550
www.walmart.com
Whether you’ve forgotten to pack a few
toiletries, run out of sunscreen, or need to
pick up some groceries, you can get
everything you need at Wal-Mart. The
Super Center is conveniently located just
minutes off the island on the mainland.
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Activities
The essential is to excite the
spectators. If that means playing
Hamlet on a flying trapeze or in an
aquarium, you do it.
~Orson Welles
Recreation
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Revelry
While it’s unlikely you’ll find an aquarium-side performance of
Hamlet on the Key, as a spectator of the island, you’re sure to be
entertained. With miles of unspoiled beaches, you can lose track
of time while soaking up the sun. Or, if you’re looking for
adventure, you can travel numerous nature trails at Big Lagoon
State Park or hike to the easternmost tip of the island and explore
the ruins at For t McRee. With the natural setting of the Key,
wildlife is abundant. Tarkiln Bayou State Park will put you right
in the middle of your surroundings and is also the home to
endangered plant species that are perfect for a study of nature. If
you’d rather not explore by foot, numerous boat ramps on the
island can put you out into Big Lagoon or the Gulf of Mexico for
exploration by sea with locally owned boat charter services like
Blue Dolphin Cruises. You can also canoe, kayak, and kite surf in
the sparkling, emerald waters. There’s plenty to do at night, too.
Catch live entertainment every night of the week at the FloraBama® and other Key locations. Perdido Key’s calendar of events
is full throughout the year—from the Frank Brown Inter national
Songwriters’ Festival hosted at the Silver Moon Songwriters
Café to numerous golf tournaments—to ensure that you have a
good time while you’re visiting.
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Photo by John Hill Photography
3521. Big Lagoon State Park is open from 8
am until sunset year-round. Daily fees,
camping fees, and park rules apply. Annual
passes, valid at all Florida State Parks, may
be purchased.
Blue Dolphin Cruises, LLC
27555 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-2774
Located just on the Alabama/Florida line at
the western edge of Perdido Key, Blue
Dolphin Cruises will take you through the
area’s spectacular inland waterways along
the Gulf Coast. Captain Jerry and Admiral
Gail will show you the sights of Perdido Bay
and Ono Island as you watch for dolphins
and other native wildlife. The vessel for the
sea travel is the Blue Dolphin, a 51-foot,
60-passenger pontoon boat with the
works—air conditioning, a snack bar with
soft drinks, water, adult beverages, and
souvenirs like t-shirts. They’ve also got a
supply of film in case you run out while
snapping photos of the breathtaking views.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-5731
www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org
Just around the corner from the Key in
Gulf Shores, Alabama, you’ll find the star of
Animal Planet’s TV program The Little Zoo
That Could: The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
Animal Planet’s series documented the
struggle to rebuild the Zoo, which was
repeatedly struck by hurricanes over a 14month time period. But, they made it. The
Zoo is located just blocks from the beach
and is home to more than 290 animals,
including lions, tigers, bears, monkeys and
macaws. This Zoo also houses a petting zoo,
reptile house, and aviary, and hosts daily
animal shows during the summer months.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo also holds special
events throughout the year like holiday
festivities and a summer zoo camp.
Big Lagoon State Park and Recreation Area
12301 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1595
www.floirdastateparks.org
Big Lagoon State Park sits on the northern
shoreline of Big Lagoon, which separates
the mainland from Perdido Key and the
Gulf of Mexico. The Park is located just off
the island on the mainland and offers a
variety of recreational activities. Four hiking
trails of varying lengths run through the
Park. The Girl Scout Cookie Trail,
maintained by the Girl Scouts as
community service, is the longest at
approximately 3.5 miles. The shortest trail,
Grand Lagoon Trail, is approximately 3/10
of a mile. After your big hike, you can stop
for a rest and snack at one of four sheltered
picnic areas located along the shores. The
shores of Big Lagoon also offer great
opportunities for swimming, simply
enjoying the beach, and crabbing in the
shallow waters. The State Park also provides
easy access to Big Lagoon and the
Intracoastal Waterway by the boat ramp and
dock and has a centrally located
campground on a sand pine ridge in the
midst of tall pines. Camping reservations
are available by calling toll free (800) 326-
Craft Far ms Golf Resor t
104 Cotton Creek Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(800) 327-2657 or
(251) 968-7500
www.craftfarms.com
The Craft Farms Resort features 36 holes of
signature golf including Cotton Creek, the
original Arnold Palmer design on the Gulf
Coast, and Cypress Bend. Cypress Bend
traverses a unique system of lakes that come
into play on nearly every hole and was
recently rated the number one most
playable new course by Golf Digest. The
Clubhouse on the resort is home to the
casual Cotton Creek Grill. The Craft Farms
Lounge looks over the 18th green and the
Arnold Palmer Dining Room has a full view
of both the lake and the green.
Accommodations at Craft Farms consist of
Cypress Point Condominiums that offer
spacious floor plans overlooking the PalmerDesigned Cypress Bend course. Courtyard
by Marriott is also located at Craft Farms
and will handle all of your golf getaway
details, including reservations, tee times and
cart rentals. Stay and play packages are
offered.
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Flora-Bama® Lounge, Package, and
Oyster Bar
17401 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-0611
www.florabama.com
The world renowned Flora-Bama® is more
than just a “5-star honky tonk” (USA
Today). This 40-plus year old institution
provides not only the best in original music,
both Jimmy Buffet and Taylor Hicks had
their roots there, it also features the
“People’s Choice Specialty Drink:” the
Bushwhacker. This awe-inspiring creation is
sure to put a delightful cap to a day on the
beach. The Flora-Bama® features live music
daily and on the weekends beginning at
noon. They also host many events
throughout the year, including the
Interstate Mullet Toss in April, the Frank
Brown International Songwriters’ Festival in
November and the Polar Bear Dip every
January 1st. You’ll find the institution on
the Gulf at the FL/AL line.
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Good Time Tours
455 Corday Street
Pensacola, Florida 32503
(800) 446-0886 or
(850) 476-0046
www.goodtimetours.com
Good Time Tours conducts sightseeing
tours to nearby favorites like the Biloxi,
Mississippi Casinos and New Orleans,
Louisiana in their fleet of eleven coaches.
Trips depart from nearby Pensacola, as well
as other regional locations. You can travel to
the casino of your choice or experience the
Cajun culture of New Orleans’ French
Quarter without having to worry about
getting yourself there. Various specials and
packages are offered year-round, so be sure
to check the website for current trip
offerings.
Grande Lagoon Yacht Club
10653 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, Florida 32507
(850) 492-0255
www.glycpens.com
Membership in the Grand Lagoon Yacht
Club (GLYC) includes free boat ramp and
trailer/car parking, use of pier and beach,
fishing from the dock, dry and wet boat slip
rentals, day sailor, fleet of sunfish, use of the
giant recreation room, picnic area with
playground equipment, high-aft deck
overlooking the water, vista view bar, dining
room, theme nights, dances and parties,
dinner specials and more. GLYC’s dining
room serves food and beverages. The
summertime Bill Hargreaves Fishing Rodeo
is also held at the Yacht Club. The Yacht
Club is closed Monday, opens at 4 pm
Tuesday-Thursday, 1 pm on Saturday, and 9
am on Sunday.
Johnson Beach and For t McRee
Johnson Beach Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-7278
www.nps.gov/guis
The Johnson Beach complex, including the
Fort McRee area, is part of the protected
area known as the Gulf Islands National
Seashore. Nearly half of the Key is taken up
by this protected land, providing a
seemingly endless expanse of uninhabited
island for your enjoyment and exploration.
Johnson Beach provides picnic shelters, a
boat launch, and a quarter-of-a-mile, loop
nature trail. The trail begins at the boat
launch. On it, you’ll encounter windswept
sand dunes, sea oats, wild rosemary and
breathtaking views. You’re also likely to
encounter many of the more than 280
species of birds that have been identified
within the Gulf Island National Seashore
total area. The area provides great
opportunities for swimming, fishing, diving,
snorkeling, and sunbathing. Just past
Johnson Beach, at the easternmost tip of
Perdido Key, no motor vehicles are allowed,
providing primitive camping and access to
the ruins of Fort McRee by foot or boat.
The ruins of Batteries 233, Center, and
Slemmer lie atop the remains of Fort
McRee, which was built between 1835 and
1837. You can explore the area with the
company of cool breezes, abundant
sunshine, crystal-blue waters, coastal
marshes, sugar-white sand, and peaceful
skies—a perfect place to get lost for a little
while. Johnson Beach is open from 8 am
until sunset.
Lost Key Golf Club
625 Lost Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 549-2161 or
(888) 2-LOSTKEY
Lost Key Golf Club is a 150-acre, 18-hole,
newly redesigned, Arnold Palmer signature
course, situated amongst wetlands,
vegetation, and inland terrain characteristic
of the Northwest Florida Panhandle and
Perdido Key. The course features 6,801
yards of golf from the longest tees for a par
of 71 and features Sea Dwarf Paspalum
grass from tee to green. The Club also
features a newly constructed 9,000 square
foot clubhouse with a full service golf shop,
restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor
seating. Lost Key’s course and full practice
facility are open to the public. Group and
private lesson are also available.
Perdido Bay Golf Club
One Doug Ford Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(866) 319-2471 or
(850) 492-1223
www.perdidobaygolf.com
Golf lovers will enjoy playing on the Golf
Digest nominated “Best New Public
Course.” Golf fans will also enjoy playing
where the pros play. Legends like Jack
Nicklaus and Payne Stewart have played the
course. The 18-hole course features 7,072
yards of golf from the longest tees for a par
of 72. Perdido Bay Golf Club was the
former site of the Pensacola Open for 10
years and is open to the public seven days a
week. The Club features a large driving
range, putting green, chipping green,
greenside bunker, and a fairway bunker. Tee
times are available to the general public up
to seven days in advance. For reservations,
call (850) 492-1223.
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Perdido Key, FL
850-497-1400
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Pinnacle
Gulf Shores, AL
251-948-EDEN
Cleopatra’s Boutique
Bayou Village
Gulf Shores, AL
251-948-CLEO
East of Eden
San Roc Cay
Orange Beach, AL
251-981-8600
www.spasofeden.com
Perdido Key State Park
15301 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1595
www.floirdastateparks.org
Perdido Key State Park is a perfect place to
relax and enjoy the splendors of the island’s
pristine, natural setting. The Park
encompasses protected land along our
barrier island’s Gulf of Mexico coast. The
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State Park provides public access to
Perdido’s beautiful beaches by boardwalks
that are built up over the fragile dunes and
beach vegetation. Covered picnic tables
overlooking the beach provide a great place
for the family to snack and soak up the sun.
The white-sand beaches and sea-oatcovered rolling dunes make this State Park a
premier destination for swimmers,
sunbathers, and surf fishers alike.
Silver Moon Songwriters Café
16296 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-3407
Located across the street from the FloraBama® Lounge, the Silver Moon Songwriters
Café is also a great place to catch live music
and is also the host venue of the Frank Brown
International Songwriters’ Festival®. The Café
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Body Boards Surfing Lessons Ocean Kayaks Sailing
Beach lounges Chairs Umbrellas Cabanas
Parasailing All Water sports Back Bay Dolphin Cruises
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Photo by John Hill Photography
We hope you'll visit often.
Your enjoyment on the beach is the reason we are here.
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all genres. They have a fully licensed bar with
dining and catering facilities. In the summer
season, the Café is closed Mondays. During the
winter, the Café is open Thursday through
Sunday from 4 pm until. The venue is also
available for private bookings, parties and
rehearsals. Call for details.
Tarkiln Bayou Preser ve State Park
County Road 293, south of US 98
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1595
www.floirdastateparks.org
Tarkiln Bayou is just the place for a close-up
nature encounter with no admission fees
required. A newly completed, barrier-free
trail puts you in the middle of beautiful
Tarkiln Bayou and provides an opportunity
for nature study. The preserve is home to
four species of endangered pitcher plants, as
well as other rare and endangered plant
species. The carnivorous white-top pitcher
plant is unique to the Gulf Coast and found
only between the Apalachicola and
Mississippi rivers. Almost 100 other rare
plants and animals depend on the wet prairie
habitat, including the alligator snapping
turtle and Chapman’s butterwort. In
addition to the boardwalk, the preserve offers
trails perfect for hiking and a picnic area
perfect for relaxing and refueling. Adventure
lovers can take a day-hike across the Park to
the Perdido River. Tarkiln Bayou State Park
is open year-round from 8 am until 5 pm.
The Bird of Paradise
3190 Airport Drive
Jack Edwards Airport
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(866) 687-8359 or
(251) 609-2043
http://866mustfly.com
For the adventure lover, a cruise around
southern Alabama and the Florida panhandle
in a vintage 1928 Travel Air biplane named
the Bird of Paradise is in order. The aircraft
accommodates two passengers in the front
seat plus the pilot in the rear seat. You can
choose your flight plan, from a brief flight
around the airport with spectacular views to
trips over Perdido Key and Foley, Alabama.
Flight routes are posted on the website. Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit
10650 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
850-492-0837
MASSES
Vigil (Sat): 5:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Daily: As announced in Bulletin
We are located:
• 3.5 miles east of Perdido Key Drive on Gulf Beach Highway.
• 1.5 miles west of Blue Angel Parkway on Gulf Beach Highway.
Photo by John Hill Photography
Fellowship after Sunday Morning Masses
We love our visitors!
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Businesses Around Town
Real Estate Services
BW Proper ties
(850) 346-2222
Let BW help find your “place in the sun.”
1804 East La Rua Street, Pensacola, Florida
32501
www.bwpensacola.com
Centur y 21 Coast Proper ties
(850) 492-7376
Offering great investment opportunities.
14512-A Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key,
Florida 32507, www.move2perdidokey.com.
Pointe South, Inc.
(850) 492-1148
Providing proven leadership in real estate
sales, property management and association
management for 10 years.
14758 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola,
Florida 32507,
www.pointesouth.com.
Resor t Proper ties and Management
(251) 974-2400
Prime Gulf-front development.
22989 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Suite B,
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561,
George Matteson, Broker.
Davenpor t Proper ties, Inc.
Three Palms Real Estate
(850) 492-2940
“We do what we love and it shows!”
The Real Estate Center at Perdido Key
13578 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola,
Florida 32507,
www.davenportpropertiesonline.com.
(866) 980-PALM (7256)
“Your professional guides to paradise.”
Licensed in Alabama and Florida.
Orange Beach, Alabama, www.3palmsre.com.
Eden Condominium
(800) 523-8141
Rentals and sales of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom
condominiums, all fronting the Gulf. Luxury
at its finest on Perdido Key.
16281 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola,
Florida 32507,
www.edencondominiums.com.
Meyer Real Estate of Florida
(866) 750-1166
Discover views, value and variety for a
weekend or a lifetime. We’ve been providing
STAR Treatment for 40 years.
P.O. Box 34009, Pensacola, Florida 32507,
www.MeyerRE.com.
Needle Rush Point Condominium
1-877-521-1401
The perfect vacation destination with a
family feel!
17119 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola,
Florida 32507
www.needlerushpoint.com
Perdido Key Resor t Rentals
(800) 598-1888
Offering affordable, family-friendly units and
luxurious resort rentals in Perdido Key for 10 years.
14758 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola,
Florida 32507,
www.perdidokeyresortrentals.com.
Perdido Realty
(850) 492-1102
Real estate sales, development, management
and rentals.
13430 Gulf Beach Highway, Suite 5,
Perdido Key, Florida 32507,
www.perdidokey.com.
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Wilson, Harrell, Farrington and Ford
(850) 497-1399
The real estate closing department handles a
large number of closings for several realtors
and lenders who work primarily in the
Perdido Key area.
13020 Sorrento Road, Pensacola, Florida
32507.
Shops & Services
A1der ful Ceremony & Carriage of
Dreams
(850) 982-2900
Wedding and Carriage services tailored to
your desires from barefoot to blacktie.
www.a1derfulceremony.com and
a1derful@cox.net.
Baby Beach Rentals
(866) 955-2229
Babies are our business.
Professional delivery, set-up, and pick-up in
Perdido Key, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
www.baby-equipment-rentals.com.
Ballinger Publishing
(850) 433-1166
Publishers of books, custom publications, and
five local magazines.
41 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 402, Pensacola,
FL 32502, www.ballingerpublishing.com.
Constance Crosby Interiors
(850) 438-0335
Residential and condo design—new construction,
renovations, remodeling. Allied A.S.I.D. member
National Kitchen and Bath Association.
307 W. Chase Street, Pensacola, Florida
32502, www.constancecrosbyinteriors.com.
Distinctive Products, Inc.
(800) 943-9014
Your partners in storm protection.
2804 E. 2nd Street, Gulf Shores, Alabama
36542, www.rollawayshutters.com.
First American Title
(850) 429-9949
We offer efficient, affordable, quality Title
products. Twenty-five years experience in
Perdido Key and the Southeast area.
17 W. Government Street, Pensacola,
Florida 32502, www.firstam.com.
Flora-Bama® Lounge and Package
(850) 492-3048
One of the last road houses in America.
17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola,
Florida 32507, www.florabama.com.
Frank’s Place
(850) 492-1005
Hair styles with attitude.
1420 Perdido Key Drive, Unit C,
Pensacola, Florida 32507,
perdidoshops@bellsouth.net.
Go Fish Clothing & Jewelr y Co.
(850) 492-3131
Tropical women’s clothing, silver jewelry and
hundreds of unique gift items.
16698 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola,
Florida 32507, www.gofishclothing.com.
Innerarity Plumbing, Inc.
(850) 492-0230
We do it all!
5565 Bauer Road, Pensacola, Florida 32507,
jplumbing@bellsouth.net.
John Hill Photography
(850) 492-1537
Portraits, events, sports and fine art photography.
gulfbeach47@yahoo.com and
www.johnhillphotography.com.
Paradise Day Spa
(850) 332-6398
Welcome to Paradise—A full-service spa.
Open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and
Saturday 10am-2pm.
13726 River Road, Pensacola, Florida 32507.
Perdido Hair Salon
(850) 492-3990
A full-service salon.
13309 Mirella Street, Pensacola, Florida
32507, off Sorrento Road/behind Ross
Hardware.
Medical
Sacred Heart Medical Group at Perdido Bay
(850) 492-0543
Specializing in Family Medicine: Dr. Eric
Hazbun, Dr. Katherine Price and Dr. Ross
Robins.
13139 Sorrento Road, Pensacola, Florida
32507, www.sacred-heart.org.
Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce Information
The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce is not only committed to attracting visitors to the island, but also to promoting and
expanding area business. The Chamber works hand-in-hand with Escambia County and local organizations to continually improve the
business environment and quality of life afforded by the Perdido area. Below, you’ll find a listing of current Chamber members. These
businesses experience the following membership benefits:
Business promotion
• Listing in the Chamber directory and Visitor’s Guide with
distribution locally and through mail outs
• Free listing on the Chamber website (with website link)
• Referrals based on customer/visitor inquiries
• Publication of business-related events in a monthly newsletter
• Window decal for identification as a Chamber member
Network building
• Monthly socials that provide an opportunity to meet people and
to develop a network of business contacts
Cost savings
• Use of the Chamber’s bulk mail permit number (specific requirements)
• Broadcast informational faxing and emails to select members
• A tax-deductible membership as business expense
• Access to member labels (nominal charge)
The Chamber also operates the Visitor’s Information Center on the Key. The Center provides visitors with information and
references on activities and business referrals in the area to ensure they enjoy a first-class stay. For more information, call the Chamber
toll free at (800) 328-0107, locally at 492-4660, or visit www.perdidochamber.com.
Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce Directory
Alphabetical Listing of Business Members
A Southern Rose (251) 981-7673
A Studio on Wheels-Photos by Bousquet (850)
457-4200
A-1 Charters (850) 492-2935
Able Body Charters (850) 497-0852
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (251) 968-5731
Allstar Mini Storage (850) 492-7724
Allstate Insurance (850) 492-2244
Am South Bank (850) 529-5054
Ambush & Attack (850) 457-2847
American Cancer Society (850) 475-0850
American Concrete Structures (850) 501-5882
American Diabetes Association (850) 478-5957
AMSouth Bank (850) 444-1074
Andrews Air (850) 455-5650
Anthony’s Mobile Details (850) 982-2916
Appraisal Professionals (850) 433-7439
Aquatic Realty (850) 492-4632
AustinWood Apartments (850) 492-3130
Baby’s Beach Rentals (866) 955-2229
Back on Track Chiropractic Center (251)
980-2225
Baldwin County Bridge Co LLC (251) 968-3415
Ballinger Publishing Co (850) 433-1166
Bank of America (850) 492-2784
Bank of Pensacola (850) 436-7800
Baroco Investments, LLC (850) 479-2899
Bayou Golf (850) 477-0010
Beach & Yacht Club at Perdido Key (850)
492-3522
Beach Boy Trolley (850) 941-8276
Better Business Bureau of NWFL (850) 429-0026
Beumer Realty (850) 492-0446
Bikes Plus of NWFL (850) 455-7369
Blue Angel Tire & Automotive, Inc (850)
457-1333
Blue Dolphin Cruises LLC (251) 981-2774
Bodree Printing Company (850) 455-8511
Brett Robinson Vacation Rentals (800) 932-0283
Brews Brothers (850) 456-2537
Business Computer Accounting, Inc (850)
456-0144
BW Properties of NWFL (850) 346-2222
Caldwell Associates Interiors, LLC (850)
432-9500
Caribe Interiors (251) 224-9020
CAT Country 98.7 (850) 494-2800
Century 21 Professional Services (251) 948-2100
Chamber Resources, Inc (904) 430-2827
Charter Realty (850) 492-7877
Chem Dry on the Shore (850) 492-5706
Chris P. Farrugua DDS (850) 492-7647
Clawdaddy’s of Perdido Key (850) 221-2722
Clay Metal & Stone (850) 429-0500
Clean Air Zone (850) 525-0560
Coastal Business Solutions (888) 896-8324
Coastal Cuisine (850) 492-5374
Coastal Graphics (850) 492-6239
Coastal Pet Resort (251) 943-7387
Coastal Sign Zone (850) 457-3855
Coldwell Banker/South Shore Realty (251)
981-8282
Collector Solutions (850) 444-9330
Compass Bank (850) 857-5030
Complete General Contractor (850) 932-5673
Constance Crosby Interiors, Inc (850) 438-0335
Containers, Inc (850) 471-2964
CornerStone (850) 776-6340
Cottages on the Green (850) 492-2214
Covenant Hospice, Inc (850) 433-2155
Craft Farms Golf Resort (251) 968-7500
Cut-n-Up (251) 981-5255
Davenport Properties, Inc (850) 492-2940
Design Building Contractors (850) 457-3838
Designer Faux Services (850) 255-9163
Diane’s Roadside Market (850) 418-2920
Domino’s Pizza (850) 492-7610
E.W. Bullock Associates (850) 438-4015
Eddie Zarahn Agency (850) 438-9169
Eden Condominium (850) 492-3336
Edward Jones Investments, Vann Milheim (850)
434-8266
Edward Jones Investments, Greg Ellis (850)
969-7985
Elaine Mazure, Realtor (850) 712-8300
Ellis Inspection Services, Inc (251) 943-4696
Emerald Coast Business Services, Inc (251)
962-2307
Enterprise Rent-a-Car (850) 456-3070
Entre Realty (850) 748-3000
ERA Beach Ball Realty, Nancy Bristow (850)
492-5717
ERA Beach Ball Realty, Dawn Marino (850)
232-3722
Evergreen Marketing (850) 429-0700
Everything Green (850) 497-0242
Exit 2 Paradise, Kay Holcomb (850) 261-0566
Exit 2 Paradise, Leona DiCenso (850) 529-0776
Exit Realty (251) 269-1999
Exit Realty Advantage (850) 232-2706
Eye Care of Perdido (850) 497-0711
Fantastic Sams (850) 492-9858
Farmers’ Opry House (850) 994-6000
First American Title Insurance Co (850)
429-9949
First Federal Mortgage (251) 968-4868
First Gulf Bank (251) 980-2160
Fisher-Brown, Inc (850) 432-7474
Fisherman’s Corner Seafood Pub (850) 492-5574
Flora-Bama® Lounge & Package (850) 492-3048
Flora-Bama® Old SALTS, Inc (850) 492-6876
Franco’s Italian Restaurant (251) 981-9800
Frank Browns Int’l Songwriters’ Festival (850)
492-7664
Frank’s Place (850) 492-1005
Freedom Boat Club (850) 497-0130
Friends Of Big Lagoon (850) 453-4343
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Friends of Southwest Branch Library (850)
453-7781
G N G Plumbing, Inc (251) 974-5630
Gene’s Flooring (850) 456-3360
GMAC Mortgage Corp (850) 438-7677
GO FISH Clothing & Jewelry Co (850)
438-3630
Good Time Tours, Inc (850) 476-0046
Gordy’s Pizza Buffet & Arcade (850) 549-4972
Grand Caribbean (800) 598-1888
Grand Lagoon Yacht Club (850) 607-7569
Grand Rental Station (850) 497-8590
Grant, Sanders, & Taylor, PC (251) 980-2727
Gray’s Tackle & Guide Service, Inc (850)
492-2666
Green Procedures, Inc (850) 969-0051
Guide 2 Fun (850) 380-1888
Gulf Beach Realty, Inc (850) 497-8500
Gulf Coast Broadcasting Inc, Sunny 105.7FM
(251) 967-1057
Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers (850) 436-9387
Gulf Coast Powerboat Association (251) 980-7223
Gulf Coast Trophies & Sportswear (850)
455-8383
Gulf Distributing Co (850) 432-9883
Gulf Power Company (850) 444-6376
Gulf Publishing Company (251) 968-5243
Guttmann, Michael Attorney (850) 434-7445
Harvesters Federal Credit Union (850) 968-2233
Hatch Mott MacDonald (850) 484-6011
Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Beach (850)
916-2999
Holiday Harbor Marina (850) 492-0555
Holiday Inn Express at Orange Beach (251)
974-1634
Holy Spirit Catholic Church (850) 492-0837
Home Place Furniture (888) 224-4265
Hub Stacey’s at the Point (850) 497-0071
Image Builders & Assoc, Inc (850) 433-9045
Innerarity Hardware (850) 492-1149
Innerarity Plumbing (850) 492-0230
Innerarity Point Baptist Church (850) 492-1545
Innerarity Realty, Inc (850) 492-1400
Inside Out Furniture (850) 492-2833
Integrity Enterprises of Perdido Key (850)
501-5882
Interactive Marketing Techniques (850) 492-9942
Investment One Mortgage (850) 475-8395
Irby Engineering & Const, Inc (850) 439-0877
J Robert Lee Appraisals (251) 981-8840
Jet Center South (251) 968-5747
John Hill Photography (850) 492-1537
JRG Rentals (850) 492-9828
Kelly Services (850) 478-9507
Key Concepts Realty, Inc (850) 492-5462
Kooter Brown’s Sports Bar & Grill (850)
453-3100
Lakeside Galley & Tavern (850) 549-3347
Larry Butler Music Group, Inc (850) 492-2428
Lawyers Title Agency (850) 492-4422
Liberty Church (850) 453-4318
Lillian’s Pan Pizza (850) 492-0131
Live Bait Food & Spirits (251) 974-1612
Lizards N Frogs (850) 492-4569
Logan Title Ltd (850) 465-9888
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Lost Key Animal Clinic (850) 492-6878
Lost Key Golf Club (850) 492-1300
Lost Key Java (850) 497-9501
Majestic Oaks RV Resort (228) 436-4200
Mako Forestry (251) 747-1802
Manatee Artworks (850) 492-1262
Manning Jewelry (251) 968-4771
March of Dimes, Gateway Division (850)
432-5014
Markhan & Sons Signs, Inc (850) 433-3032
Mayer Marketing/Southeast USA (615) 726-1902
McDonald, Fleming, Moorehead (850) 477-0660
McGuires Irish Pub (850) 433-6789
McMahon-Hadder Insurance Co (850) 484-7011
MD&E Florida Division, Inc (850) 492-1171
Merrill Miller’s Interiors (251) 989-9033
Mesquite Charlie’s (850) 434-0498
Meyer Real Estate (251) 968-7516
Mobile Auto Glass Medix (850) 932-4866
Mojo’s Coffee Shop (850) 497-0202
Monavie (850) 287-4538
Mullet Wrapper (850) 492-5221
Nationwide Florida Insurance (850) 477-2511
Needle Rush Point HO Association, Inc (850)
492-2180
Oasis Outsourcing, Inc (850) 479-4243
Olga’s Cleaning Service (850) 492-9299
Orange Beach Helicopter Services (866) 980-4354
Orkin Pest Control (850) 434-1306
Pack & Mail (251) 981-7225
Pack & Ship & Shop (850) 492-9696
Panama Mac’s East (850) 497-0088
Paradise Day Spa (850) 332-6398
Paradise Isle/Regal Oaks (251) 981-8530
Patsy Roark Faux Finishes (850) 433-8301
Pensacola Assn of Realtors (850) 434-5007
Pensacola Athletic Center (850) 453-1534
Pensacola Glass Company (850) 433-8348
Pensacola Golf Pros (850) 433-0033
Pensacola Greek Festival (850) 433-2662
Pensacola Greyhound Track, Inc (850) 455-8595
Pensacola Guarantee Mortgage, Inc (850)
501-2994
Pensacola Ice Pilots (850) 429-6262
Pensacola Little Theatre (850) 434-0257
Pensacola Memorial Gardens (850) 944-0355
Pensacola Opera Co (850) 433-6737
Pensacola Pelicans (850) 934-8444
Peoples First Community Bank (850) 435-9962
Perdido Area Maintenance (850) 261-2858
Perdido Bay Baptist Church (850) 492-2604
Perdido Bay Family Care (850) 492-2010
Perdido Bay Golf Club (850) 492-1223
Perdido Bay Seafood (850) 492-0455
Perdido Bay Tribe, Inc (850) 492-3593
Perdido Bay United Methodist Church (850)
492-2135
Perdido Beach Resort (251) 981-9811
Perdido Beach Services (251) 981-4807
Perdido Carpet Care (850) 492-5353
Perdido Hair Styles (850) 492-3990
Perdido Heating & Air (850) 492-1971
Perdido Key Appraisal (850) 470-0022
Perdido Key Assn, Inc (850) 492-0766
Perdido Key Oyster Bar Rest & Marina (850)
492-5600
Perdido Key Parasail (850) 492-4000
Perdido Key Realty (850) 492-0613
Purple Parrot Resort (850) 492-9999
Perdido Key Resort Rentals (800) 598-1888
Perdido Property Rights, Inc (850) 380-1888
Perdido Realty (850) 492-1102
Perdido Sun Condominiums (850) 492-2390
Peterman Appraisal Services (850) 934-3370
Pirates Island Adventure Golf (251) 968-4653
Pirates of the Lost Treasure (850) 492-1503
Plain Jane’s Resale Shop (850) 497-8822
Playa del Rio RV Park (850) 492-0904
Pointe South, Inc (850) 492-1148
Posh Interiors (251) 980-2560
Prudential Florida WCI Realty (850) 549-2400
Redeemer Lutheran Church (850) 455-0330
Reel Fun One Stop Bait & Tackle (850) 433-2962
Reel Surprise Charters (251) 981-7173
Reliable Land Title Corporation (850) 496-9402
Reno-Hillman (850) 497-0023
Resort Quest (850) 234-4130
Rollaway Distinctive Products (251) 967-3033
S&R Heating & AC, Inc (850) 776-1052
S/G Construction, Inc (407) 488-8607
Sacred Heart Medical Group (850) 492-0543
Safe Money Advisory Group (800) 520-4192
Sail the Daedalus, Inc (251) 987-1228
Sailaway Charters (251) 974-5055
Sam’s Club (850) 484-7508
Sandcastle Real Estate (850) 393-9487
Sandcastle Management Services, LLC (850)
492-3823
Sandy Key Condominiums (850) 492-3084
Seaworthy Charters (850) 497-1177
Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge (850) 434-2411
Shipwatch Condominium Association (850)
492-0111
Shrimp Basket of Florida (850) 492-1970
Silver Moon Café (850) 492-3407
Simply Southern Fresh Market Deli (850)
492-9330
Slim & Tone of Pensacola (850) 453-6300
Snellgrove Construction, Inc (850) 492-6676
Southern Style Carpet, Inc (850) 457-9855
Southland Acquire Land Title, LLC (850)
497-1616
Southpoint Credit Service, LLC (504) 733-8181
Spivey & Son (850) 458-5155
Stor - It - Mate (850) 492-2003
Studer Group (850) 934-1099
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (850) 453-4140
Subway Sandwiches & Salads (850) 492-7171
Sunbelt Environmental, Inc (251) 968-7455
Sundown Owner’s Association (850) 492-1816
Sunset Grille (850) 497-1761
SunTrust Bank (850) 435-1403
SunTrust Mortgage (850) 454-2995
Supreme, LLC (850) 776-0415
Sure Shot Charters (850) 261-4358
Sweet Water Realty, Inc (850) 492-9301
Tampary Bros, LLC (251) 982-1333
The Crab Trap (850) 492-8888
The Mariner Owners Assoc (850) 492-1122
The Original Point Restaurant (850) 492-3577
The Palms of Perdido (850) 454-2047
The Pelican (850) 232-3127
The Reef (850) 492-9020
The Wharf (251) 224-1000
The Zoo (850) 932-2229
Thermal Imaging Inspections (251) 979-5912
Three Palms Real Estate (251) 980-7256
Tootie Green’s Yellow Broom (251) 981-7377
Trigger’s Seafood Restaurant (850) 492-1897
Tropical Image Tan Salon (850) 497-9988
Underwood Anderson & Association (850)
434-5526
Underwood Remodeling (850) 492-2112
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant (850) 492-1701
VIP Lounge (251) 981-5516
Vision Bank (251) 968-2600
Wallace Boat Rentals (251) 981-5757
Walls with an Attitude (251) 941-2543
Wal-Mart #3484 (850) 458-5550
Warehouse Patio (251) 968-8620
Warrington Bank (850) 455-7351
WCI Communities (850) 549-2100
WEAR TV3 (850) 456-3333
Whitehaven Insurance (251) 967-3323
Whitman & Whitman Ins (850) 477-8060
Wildlife Sanctuary of NW FL, Inc (850)
433-9453
Wilson, Harrell, Smith (850) 497-1399
Wingate View (850) 206-3084
Zeke’s Boat & Yacht Sales (251) 980-2628 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom
Luxury Apartment Homes
Community Features:
• Optional enclosed garages
with remote access
• State-of-the-Art fitness center
• Personal business center &
conference area
• Child care center
• Playground & picnic area with
nature trail
Interior Features:
• Extra-large private porch
• Garden tub in master bath
• Four line telephone/fax/
modem capacity
• Vaulted ceilings on 3rd floor
• Oversized units with exterior
storage
• Energy efficient good cents
construction
492-3130
9890 North Loop Rd.
Pensacola, FL
(800) 328-0107 • www.perdidochamber.com 47
...as unique as our island, our visitors and our members
Photography by AStudioOnWheels.com
Visitors to Perdido Key
enjoy a unique island experience
when they come to enjoy our warm waters,
white beaches, cool breezes
and southern hospitality.
Those who stop by the
Visitor Information Center
know just what we mean.
The Visitor Information Center
is located in the middle
of Perdido Key State Park
amid miles of beautiful
natural Florida coastline.
It is staffed with friendly
Chamber employees
and filled with helpful information
about area accommodations,
businesses and events.
The Perdido Key Area
Chamber of Commerce
is a “hands on” organization
whose members can be sure that
inquiries about their products and
services are responded to daily by
dedicated Chamber employees.
Here, every effort is taken
to welcome each visitor to our shores.
We hope you enjoy our island and the unique services provided
to guests of the Visitor Information Center and to members of the
Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce
15500 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
Phone (850) 492-4660 Fax (850) 492-2932
chamber@perdidochamber.com
Numbers to Know
[Emergency & Information]
Area Codes
for Perdido Key Fl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850
for Orange Beach Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Directory Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Time & Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 432-7411
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Florida Poison Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222
Police
Escambia County Sheriff ’s Department, 2nd precinct, Big Lagoon
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-2444
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 436-9620
Florida Highway Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 484-5000
Coast Guard General Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 453-8282
Search & Rescue Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 453-8178
Environmental Protection Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 934-9200
Fire
Perdido Key Station #19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-1017
Animal Emergency
Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 595-3075
Florida Wildlife Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 233-5150
NW Florida Wildlife Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 595-8978
Lost Key Animal Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-6878
Wildlife Sanctuary of NW Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 433-9453
Health Care and Hospitals
Sacred Hear t Medical Group at Perdido Key . . . (850) 492-0543
Baptist Hospital
1000 West Moreno Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 434-4011
Sacred Hear t Hospital & Children’s Hospital
5151 North Ninth Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32504 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 416-7000
West Florida Hospital
8383 North Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32513 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 494-4000
Naval Hospital Pensacola
6000 West Highway 98
Pensacola, FL 32512 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 505-6601
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
1613 North McKenzie Street
Foley, Alabama, 36535. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (251) 949-3400
Photo by John Hill Photography
Gulf Island National Seashore
Visitor Information Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 934-2600
Public Librar y
Southwest Branch Library (Wi-Fi) . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 453-7780
Post Office
Perdido Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-1756
Newspapers
Mullet Wrapper Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-5221
The Pelican Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 232-3127
Utilities
Gulf Power – Report Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 505-5711
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 969-3111
Escambia County Utility Authority
Water and Trash Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850 )476-0480
Bellsouth Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 780-2355
Cox Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 478-0200
Driver’s Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 484-5016
Auto Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 438-6500
Voter Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 436-5796
Perdido Bay Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-2604
Perdido Bay Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 497-0000
Beach Wheelchairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 478-5765
Pensacola Regional Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 435-1745
Blue Angels Show Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 452-SHOW
Perdido Key Area Schools
Hellen Carro Elementar y School
12551 Meadson Road Pensacola, FL 32507
www.carocaptains.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-0531
Blue Angels Elementar y
1551 Dog Track Road, Pensacola, FL 32507
www.escambia.k12.fl.us/schscnts/blue . . . . . . . . . (850) 457-6356
Jim Baile y Middle School
4110 Bauer Road, Penscola, FL 32507
www.escambia.k12.fl.us/schscnts/baie . . . . . . . . . (850) 492-6136
Escambia High School
1310 N 65th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507
www.escambia.k12.fl.us/schscnts/esch . . . . . . . . . (850) 453-3221
Pensacola Junior College-Main Campus
1000 College Boulevard, Penascola, FL 32504
www.pjc.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 484-1000
Pensacola Christian College
250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503
www.pensacolachristianacademy.com . . . . . . . . . . (850) 478-8483
University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514
www.uwf.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 474-2000
For more numbers to know, including numbers for area churches
and locations, contact the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce at
(850) 492-4660 or (800) 328-0107 or visit them on the Web at
www.perdidochamber.com.
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