Pat McClellan Dies, Flora-Bama Co-Owner

Pat McClellan, longtime co-owner of the Flora-Bama, died peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind his role in turning the roadhouse into a nationally recognized Gulf Coast landmark. Since joining Joe Gilchrist as a partner in 1984, he helped grow signature events like the Mullet Toss and Polar Bear Dip and shaped a welcoming culture for countless performers and patrons.