Polar bear plunge — water event held in the winter
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Friday, October 30, 2026
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....
Polar bear plunge
water event held in the winter
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