Perdido Key, AL
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About Perdido Key
- • Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett owned a home on Perdido Key for many years.
- • Flora-Bama, the famous beachfront bar, originated as a simple package store here.
- • Tourism drives Perdido Key's economy, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches.
- • A legendary pirate, Jean Lafitte, is rumored to have buried treasure on the island.
- • Hurricane Ivan in 2004 caused widespread destruction and reshaped the coastline.
- • "Perdido" means "lost" in Spanish, referring to its once-isolated location, established in 1693.
- • With under 500 residents, the population is smaller than many apartment complexes.
- • The average elevation is only 13 feet, making it vulnerable to storm surges.
- • Tourism and related service industries are the backbone of Perdido Key's economy.
- • Perdido Key feels like a serene escape with powdery sands and emerald waters.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, known for their Super Bowl XLIV victory.
- • The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team has a huge following in the area.