Perdido Key, Coastal community in Escambia County, Florida.
Perdido Key is a coastal community stretching along the Gulf of Mexico between Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach, Alabama, forming a narrow barrier island. The strip of land has both developed areas and protected natural zones.
Spanish explorers in the 17th century named the area 'Perdido' because they had difficulty locating the entrance to the bay. This name has remained and continues to identify the location today.
The Flora-Bama Lounge draws locals and visitors together for meals and live entertainment in a casual setting. This gathering place reflects the relaxed rhythm of life along this coastal strip.
Beaches here use a flag warning system to show water conditions and swimming hazards. Visitors should check these signals before entering the water.
More than 60 percent of the land is owned by federal or state parks, protecting habitats for endangered species. The Perdido Key beach mouse, found nowhere else, benefits directly from this preservation.
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