Pensacola Magazine October 2021

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SOMEONE WAITS FOR ME Shining a Light on the Senior LGBT+ Community

THE KINGDOM OF THIS WORLD, REIMAGINED Exploring Struggles for Freedom in Cuba and Haiti Through Contemporary Art

CRAFTING A COMMUNITY Pensacola’s Booming Craft Beer Scene

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CONTENTS FEATURES 16 FOO FOO IN THE FALL The annual arts and culture extravaganza is back with one-of-a-kind-performances, exhibits and events.

19 THE KINGDOM OF THIS WORLD, REIMAGINED Two new exhibits explore 19th century struggles for freedom in Cuba and Haiti through contemporary art.

22 PICKING PUMPKINS First City Art Center’s annual glass pumpkin patch is gearing up for a record year.

25 SOMEONE WAITS FOR ME A new documentary from The Council on Aging of West Florida shines a light on the senior LGBT+ community.

25 BEER FOR DINNER? Local chefs share their favorite beer based recipes.

35 CRAFTING COMMUNITY Opening a craft brewery is a labor of love for these local entrepreneurs.

43 BREWERY DIRECTORY Your guide to Pensacola’s booming craft beer scene.

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TOPICS 9 Editor’s Note 10 Page 10 with DeeDee Davis 12 Pensacola Scene 51 Event Calendar

ON THE COVER:Mark Roberston of Pensacola Bay Brewery, Brett Schweigert of Odd Colony Brewing Co., and Phil Zayas of Emerald Republic Brewing Co. Photo by Guy Stevens

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OCTOBER 2021 Owner Malcolm Ballinger Publisher Malcolm Ballinger malcolm@ballingerpublishing.com Executive Editor Kelly Oden kelly@ballingerpublishing.com Art Director Guy Stevens guy@ballingerpublishing.com Graphic Designer/Ad Coordinator Garrett Hallbauer garrett@ballingerpublishing.com Editor Morgan Cole morgan@ballingerpublishing.com Assistant Editor Dakota Parks dakota@ballingerpublishing.com Editorial Intern Darien Hardy Contributing Writers DeeDee Davis Sales & Marketing Paula Rode, Account Executive ext. 28 paula@ballingerpublishing.com Becky Hildebrand, Account Executive ext. 31 becky@ballingerpublishing.com 21 E. Garden St., Ste. 204 Pensacola, FL 32501 850.433.1166 | fax: 850.435.9174 ballingerpublishing.com Published by Ballinger Publishing:

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Editor’s Editor’s Note Note 2020, which is no small feat considering the barrage of pain, anxiety, divisiveness, uncertainty, loss and loneliness that 2020 brought to bear on the entire planet. Many have lost their lives, their loved ones, their jobs—one after another, the hits just kept morning, Pensacola! What a strange coming. And Good here we are—on the other side, at least placeisweitfind ourselves already? in this spring. The novel How August in terms of thecoronavirus Gregorian calendar.has What willin change COVID-19 arrived our How is it still 2020? These in 2021? A lot?

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love October on the Gulf Coast. Temperatures begin to cool, football season is in full swing, delicious stews simmer on the stove and autumn fashions appear. As great as all of this is, it is a far cry from the original reason for my love affair with October. Like any other normal kid, I dreamed of Halloween. Call it what you will now—fall festival or autumn celebration—but it will always be Halloween to me. It was the one time of the year that we got to gorge on candy. After a couple of hours knocking on doors and shouting “Trick or Treat” as if it was the Hallelujah chorus, our bags were usually pretty full. We would go home and lay out the spread, grouping likecandies. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to the left, Almond Joys to the right. With five of us, there was normally a lot of trading, but all of us loved Sugar Babies, sticky little candies more like Gorilla Glue that practically ripped your teeth out when you tried to chew them. Heaven!

And then there were the costumes. Moms now are so

imaginative with costumes, but half the fun of the holiday for me and my four younger brothers and sisters was picking out our store-bought off-the-rack cover-up, complete with mask. I can still smell the factory rubber and plastic.

One of us inevitably popped the thin rubber string off of our mask prior to the big day due to trying it on repeatedly as if might fit differently, and Mom had to staple on some elastic—less, God forbid, anyone recognize us on our evening of masquerade. There weren’t many families in our neighborhood that had five kids moving together in search of the holy grail so anyone would have known who we were. But we certainly felt invisible behind our glorious masks. We were Caspar the Friendly Ghost, Batman, Snow White, Popeye the Sailor Man and Annie Oakley. The masks looked as if they were made for adults, so Mom usually had to poke an extra hole in the mask in order for our pintsized eyes to match up to see the houses where we would run to for the coveted candy.

There wasn’t much creativity involved in our costume selection; however, we made up for it in the preparation of the ‘booty bag.’ We spent days decorating our grocery store brown bags. We drew, painted, taped, glued and glittered; you name it, on those bags. True masterpieces. No prefab plastic or pumpkin heads. No sir.

And then the big day arrived. Always October 31. No adjustment then for

school nights or weather— nada. Halloween was October 31—period.

We would wait until almost sundown and then, like a cannonball, we shot out of the house to begin the haul. Mom always came with us but even she couldn’t protect us from all of the unexpected misfortunes out there waiting. Alas, one year we darted and sprinted all over the neighborhood, greedily trying to fill our bags with treats and were so consumed with the collection, that none of us realized the dew from the grass had done a number on our paper bags. Yes, we had bottomless and empty bags and nothing to show for our evening of work. Robbery couldn’t have been worse.

Mom tried to make it all better by offering us apples and I am sure you can picture the look on five small faces. Are you kidding? When has an apple ever been a substitute for Three Musketeers and Butterfingers?

Needless to say, by the time my own children were old enough to trick-or-treat, I had decided that plastic pumpkin heads were quite charming.

This year, I will spend Halloween with my 2-year-old grandson, and I can’t wait.

His health food obsessed parents are going to be in for a real shock. We might even decorate grocery bags, but, as grandmother, I will keep a secret stash of candy—just in case.

PS: One of my favorite things about fall is the smell of the season. Nature provides plenty of aroma, like the smell given off by fireplaces, and even the early morning chill carries a certain scent. But, to enhance mother nature indoors, try my absolute potpourri go-to for the fall and winter. ½ Fresh Orange ½ Fresh Lemon 3 Cinnamon Sticks 5 Bay Leaves ¼ Cup Whole Cloves Put all the ingredients in a pot, cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce immediately to a simmer.

Keep adding water as it gets low, so it doesn’t burn—not the fragrance you are going for! Putting together a little gift bag with all of the ingredients (use a whole orange and lemon) along with the recipe make for great hostess gifts throughout the holidays. Enjoy!

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Charles Gheen Betty Weber Eric Milstead 10 Johnnie Wright 12 Teresa Gilroy 27 Dona Usry

Happy Halloween!

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PENSACOLA SCENE LILY HALL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY On August 24, Nashville developer Stahlman Hospitality held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new speakeasy and boutique lodging house that will stand at the site of the former Mount Olive Baptist Church at 415 N Alcaniz St. in historic East Hill called Lily Hall. Stahlman Hospitality has partnered with Nashville-based interior design firm, Smith Gee Studio and local architectural firm, Dalrymple Sallis to revive the hurricane Ivan damaged building into a 15-room hotel, restaurant and speakeasy-style bar. Local media, members of city council, architects, designers and Pensacola Mayor, Grover Robinson were in attendance.

THE RETURN OF THE NAVY PELICAN

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NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Captain Tim Kinsella and members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels are on hand for the reinstallment of Blue 1. The Blue 1 pelican pays tribute to the U.S. Navy and rejoins its other military branch counterparts at the intersection of Garden and Palafox in downtown Pensacola. The statue was repaired with funds raised by The Pensacola Navy League.

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BY DARIEN HARDY

fter an unfortunate cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, one of Pensacola’s most beloved arts and culture events is back and stronger than ever. The seventh annual Foo Foo Fest will take over the streets of downtown Pensacola with its grand umbrella of 20 artistic and cultural events.

This 12-day celebration attracts both locals and visitors to downtown Pensacola during the fall for a series of culturally creative happenings and fun events of the highest artistic caliber—all with a touch of southern sophistication. ​​ One-of-a-kind performances, art exhibits in the streets and even film festivals will be featured as part of this year’s Foo Foo Fest lineup.

While the festival showcases a wide range of events each year, it is traditionally rooted in three of the Gulf Coast’s signature annual events: the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival and the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow. Some new additions to this year’s line-up of Foo Foo festivities include the STAMPED: LGBTQ Film Festival, Pensacola MESS Hall’s Science of Strategy and the Gulf Coast Quilt Trail and DIY Paint Party.

“The committee is looking forward to an incredible and much-awaited 2021 Foo Foo Festival. The team has been working side by side with our festival grantees and Friends of Foo event organizers to ensure we put together two weeks of unforgettable events throughout Pensacola. As the fall festival city of the south, I am excited to see what these organizations have in store and for our community to have the opportunity to experience,” VisitPensacola Director of Marketing and Communications, Nicole Stacey said.

Festival organizers are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of attendees with enhanced outdoor spaces to allow for ample social distancing.

This 12-day smorgasbord of arts, culture and historical events will be held at multiple venues and outdoor spaces throughout the city from November 4–15, 2021. So come downtown to get your Foo Foo on this fall at some, or all of these artful events.

Visit foofoofest.com, or follow @foofoofest on Facebook and Instagram, for more information about each event.

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COAST QUILT TRAIL NOV. GULF FREE, SOME EVENTS TICKETED 4–15 The Gulf Coast Quilt Trail, in partnership with the

GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL NOV. GREAT SEVILLE SQUARE, 311 E. GOVERNMENT ST. 5–7 FREE

Pensacola Quilters Guild, is creating a folk-art scavenger hunt. It is the Gulf Coast Quilt Trail’s goal to introduce 20+ new quilt blocks around Escambia County by the start of this year’s Foo Foo Festival, providing a detailed informative map to explore all installations.

Attendees will be able to see a live quilt block demonstration by Louisiana artist Kim Zabbia and can paint quilt blocks for their home or business as part of a series of painting events. Prices are as follows: $50 for 2 feet by 2 feet, $125 for 4 feet by 4 feet, and $250 for 8 feet by 8 feet. Check the Foo Foo Fest Facebook events for the date, time and place of the next DIY painting party. facebook.com/gulfcoastquilttrail. To post about the event on Instagram, use #GulfCoastQuiltTrail.

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is one of the United States’ highest-regarded, most popular art festivals. This three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the Nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists and craftsmen to the destination each year. Live musicians are featured on the Main Stage with genres ranging from bluegrass to cajun, jazz to classical and more. Children also become artists at the Children’s Arts Festival, with free fun geared toward children both toddler age and older. This year’s festival will be held November 5–6 from 9 am to 5 pm and November 7 from 9 am to 4 pm.

NOV. PENSACOLA MESS HALL EVENTS 6, 11, 13+14

NOV. FRIENDS OF DOWNTOWN SON ET 4–7 LUMIÈRE DIGITAL PROJECTION ARTEL GALLERY, 223 PALAFOX PLACE FREE

“Son et Lumière” (Sound and Light) is a form of nighttime entertainment that is usually presented in outdoor venues of historic significance. This year, a digital projection mapping the old County Courthouse on historic Palafox Street will allow visitors to witness an interactive mashup of technology and history. Scenes, people and imagery from 200 years ago come to life in an “undeniably modern” event.

DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) FREE

Pensacola MESS Hall’s mission is to evoke creative problem solving, creativity and experimentation through STEM exploration. They aspire to develop a community of critical and creative thinkers of all ages who are inspired by and understand the basic principles of science. Join the Pensacola MESS Hall for events throughout Foo Foo Fest, including Games Garden, Games Unplugged Curiosity Day and Clue Murder Mystery with the Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre (ICMT).

NOV. PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR MARKET IN DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA 7 PALAFOX FREE At the Pensacola Children’s Business Fair, kids are the boss. In a unique one-day marketplace, young entrepreneurs between 6-17 years of age are challenged to develop their own handmade branded products, create a strategy and open business to real customers.

These moguls will invest a portion of their profits into the community by giving back to their favorite charity’s causes.

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NOV. FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA: 11 A MUSICAL SALUTE TO SERVICE

COMMUNITY MARITIME PARK AMPHITHEATER, 301 W. MAIN ST. FREE On Veteran’s Day, the Pensacola Opera will host a complimentary concert celebrating Pensacola’s veterans.

From Sea to Shining Sea: A Musical Salute to Service will be set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pensacola Bay on the Hunter Amphitheater stage. The Veteran’s Day salute will feature four vocal soloists and the Pensacola Symphony performing patriotic selections along with members of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Pensacola Opera Chorus, Choral Society of Pensacola and University of West Florida music students.

NOV. STAMPED: LBGTQ FILM FESTIVAL CULTURAL CENTER, 400 S. JEFFERSON ST. 12-14 PENSACOLA PRICE TBD STAMPED Film Festival is committed to giving Pensacola a deep cultural experience through unique films with a specific focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Their goal is to promote awareness, inclusion and diversity, building a stronger and more open Pensacola.

Guests will view highly vetted films from around the globe. The first days’ ratings can vary from PG to mature, but the gears will shift on Sunday, November 14, for a full day of family-friendly viewing. “Family Day” will include a multitude of children’s activities from face painting, balloon art, kid’s snacks, and heart-warming films for the whole family. The STAMPED Film Festival will be held November 12 and 13 from 5 pm - 9 pm and November 14 from 12 pm - 9 pm.

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THE PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS

THE K I NGDOM OF T H IS WOR L D, R E I M AGI N E D

by Anna Wall, Pensacola Museum of Arts Chief Curator images courtesy of the Artists

his fall, the Pensacola Museum of Art will present two exhibitions that explore 19th century struggles for freedom through contemporary art. Both projects ask artists with ties to Haiti, Cuba and other Caribbean communities to respond to historical events through a 21st century lens. The exhibitions position events, like the Haitian Revolution, not as finite moments in the past, but rather as part of a continual striving for Black freedom and social justice across the Americas.

Leah Gordon Vagabondaj Mawon: Sitadel, 2019

On September 24, the Pensacola Museum of Art opened The Kingdom of This World, Reimagined on the second floor of the Jefferson Street museum. The exhibition was originally shown in 2019 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center of Miami. The show was timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier’s historical novel, The Kingdom of This World. First published in 1949, Carpentier’s stunning narrative recounts the Haitian Revolution, occurring between 1791-1804, and its profound impact across social strata in the emergent Caribbean nation. Carpentier used the novel to introduce his innovative literary style, which became known as lo real maravilloso— the marvelous real. In this influential form, fact and fiction become convincingly intertwined,

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T H E K I NGD OM OF T H I S WOR L D, R E I M AGI N E D forming new worlds that convey essential truths through extraordinary events. In Carpentier’s own words, “What is the history of America if not a chronicle of the marvelous real?”

For the exhibition, an international cohort of artists, each with ties to the Caribbean, responds to this question via a dynamic grouping of artworks that interpret the historical chronicling of the Caribbean through visual—and certainly marvelous—means. Carpentier’s narrative thus becomes a formal and historical point of departure to explore the ways in which the region’s past—with its long history of subjugation, resistance and rebellion—asserts itself in the present.

Developed by Edouard Duval Carrié in collaboration with Lesley Wolff, the exhibition reflects the real and imagined events in Carpentier’s book.

“The work by these eleven outstanding artists excites me greatly, not only because the art is beautiful—and it is!—but also because these artists are true stewards of Caribbean history and heritage. Their work tells stories—and not just one story, but many,” Exhibition Curator, Lesley Wolff said.

The Kingdom of This World, Reimagined will be on view until January 9, 2022 and the exhibit’s curator believes

“The work by these eleven outstanding artists excites me greatly, not only because the art is beautiful—and it is!—but also because these artists are true stewards of Caribbean history and heritage. Their work tells stories—and not just one story, but many.” this exhibition is especially important to residents of Florida, where Caribbean influences run deep.

“As someone who has lived in both the Panhandle and South Florida, I am so grateful to the PMA for bringing this exhibition, and the work of these eleven extraordinary artists, to Pensacola. Florida is tied to the Caribbean in many ways, and I firmly believe in the importance of seeing those ties reflected in the arts of this region,” Wolff continues.

Several of the artists featured in The Kingdom of This World, Reimagined will also have work on display in the PMA’s other fall exhibition, Visionary Aponte: Art & Black Freedom.

Opening on October 22, this show takes as its inspiration an extraordinary—and now lost—historical artifact: a so-called

Maggie Steber Haitian Boy (Ti Noël as Ti jou d’lan), 2019 Digital print Edouard Duval-Carrié The Kingdom of This World, 2017 Etching on Plexiglas

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José Bedia Wayom Lemond (The Kingdom of This World), 2021 Mixed media on amate paper with chair, whip and paquet congo

“book of paintings.” Its creator was José Antonio Aponte, a free black carpenter, artist and former soldier who was also the leader of an ambitious antislavery conspiracy in Cuba in 1812. During his trial, Aponte was forced to provide testimony describing each of the pictures in his book. They portrayed a wide array of subject matter, from Biblical scenes to landscapes to episodes in the history of Africa, Europe and the Americas. Using those descriptions, more than a dozen contemporary artists have reimagined Aponte’s book for our present, inviting us to think about the role of art and history in making social change.

Visionary Aponte: Art & Black Freedom also originated at the Little Haiti Cultural Center of Miami. The exhibition traveled to New York University, Duke University, Santiago de Cuba, Havana and Vanderbilt University before arriving in Pensacola. The exhibition will be on view until March 27, 2022 with additional programming opportunities this winter.

On October 8 at 2 pm, the PMA will be hosting a virtual panel discussion that examines the historical events and processes in the Caribbean that continue to be persistent and relevant to the idea of social justice today.

Moderated by The Kingdom of This World, Reimagined curator Lesley Wolff, the virtual event brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars from across the country. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information about The Pensacola Museum of Art, these exhibitions or upcoming programs, head to pensacolamuseum.org.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Where: Pensacola Museum of Art When: through January, 9, 2022 Info: pensacolamuseum.org

Revolutionary Ripples: Caribbean History, Contemporary Art Oct. 8, 2 pm • Virtual Program Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Kingdom of This World, Reimagined, this virtual program brings together an interdisciplinary panel of experts on Caribbean visual art, literature, and history to discuss the ways in which historical events and processes in the Caribbean continue to be persistent and relevant to the idea of social justice today, particularly in Afro-diasporic communities.

This program is free and open to the public.

Artist Talk Sept. 24, 6 pm to 7 pm Curator Lesley A. Wolff, PhD, and the HaitianAmerican artist, Edouard Duval-Carrié, discuss the exhibition The Kingdom of This World, Reimagined.

This event is free with limited seating; registration required.

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Picking Pumpkins at FCAC’s 15th annual Pumpkin Patch

By Darien Hardy

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T’S FALL Y’ALL. Leaves are changing colors, temperatures are finally starting to drop and the First City Art Center (FCAC) is hosting its 15th Annual Glass and Ceramic Pumpkin Patch.

Many locals have come to agree that one cannot be a true Pensacolian without being the proud owner of at least one of these beautiful and locallymade glass-blown pumpkins.

The FCAC Pumpkin Patch will be making its return to the Blue Wahoos Stadium on Saturday, October 9. This year, there will be two ticketed entry times available for ‘first pick’ of the Pumpkin Patch, providing guests with early access to the best selection of pumpkins and allowing for more social distancing.

The first entry time will be at 11 am. Tickets for the 11 am entry are $30 and are designated for FCAC members only. The second ticketed entry-time will be at 12 pm. First pick tickets for the 12 pm entry time are $40 for non-members and $30 for FCAC members. After that, doors will open to the general public at no cost from 2 pm until 6 pm, or until pumpkins are sold out.

The Blue Wahoos Stadium concessions and bar will be

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A selection of glass pumpkins at First City Art Center. open during the event serving up drinks and refreshments for guests to enjoy. The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will also be on-site with their water truck to provide guests with free water.

Event organizers ask that guests bring no outside food or drink items into the stadium during the event. In accordance with venue rules and regulations, dogs are not permitted inside the stadium and strollers, wagons or carts will not be allowed on the field.

Also participating in this year’s festivities will be Manna Food Pantries, who will be on-site collecting non-perishable food donations to help support their mission of fighting hunger in our community. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate at the event. In addition, anyone who brings a full bag of food donations to the event will receive a complimentary raffle ticket for a chance to win an exclusive FCAC swag bag.

WHERE: The Blue Wahoos Stadium WHEN: Sat., Oct. 9 11 AM ENTRY $30 (FCAC members only) 12 PM ENTRY $40 for nonmembers, $30 for FCAC members 2 PM–6 PM Open to general public, no cost for entry firstcityart.org for more info.

This year, attendees will have thousands of hand-blown glass and handcrafted ceramic pumpkins to choose from. Pumpkin prices start at $20 and they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Each of the pumpkins featured in the patch were created by members of FCAC’s glass and pottery guilds.

Proceeds from this event directly support FCAC as a non-profit center for the arts offering affordable art education and outreach programs.

Each pumpkin purchase helps support more than 40 local artists.

Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged. Staff and event volunteers will have masks and hand sanitizer available for attendees at the event. FCAC staff and volunteers will be following current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and local mandates regarding COVID-19 to ensure the safety of our community.

For tickets and complete event details, visit firstcityart.org or follow @firstcityartcenter on Facebook and Instagram.

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SOMEONE WAITS FOR ME LGBT+ ELDERS SHARE THEIR STORIES

BY DAKOTA PARKS

lthough queer and transgender people have been present in films since the inception of cinema back in the 19th century, the way their stories and lives have been represented on screen has often been subject to gatekeeping.

As a result of stigmatization and historic prejudice against the LGBT+ community, early cinema censored and created codes like Hollywood’s own Hays Code, which forbade explicit depictions of homosexuality on film for over three decades. It wasn’t until the early 1970s to 1990s that the era of “New Queer Cinema” flourished and independent filmmakers began creating sincere and genuine LGBT+ representation. Now major streaming platforms like Netflix have categories for “Gay & Lesbian” movies and television, and locally, the Stamped LGBTQ Film Festival has been showcasing queer short films in Pensacola since 2012.

Despite this thriving era of film, one population continues to be underrepresented: the elderly LGBT+ community. The Council on Aging of West Florida set out to change this with their new documentary Someone Waits For Me. »

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SOMEONE WAITS FOR ME

From left to right: Miriam, Pat, and Rick share their stories and experiences for the documentary.

The documentary follows five senior LGBT+ people in Northwest Florida and shares their individual stories and experiences through in-depth interviews and subversive and artistic recreated scenes. The Council on Aging received funding for the documentary from a Sunday’s Child grant in 2020 and partnered with Appleyard Agency to produce the film. Someone Waits For Me is set to premiere on the weekend of October 8 at Pensacola Little Theatre and will be available to stream online after it makes its rounds in the festival circuit.

Josh Newby, Council on Aging of West Florida marketing communications director, served as the director of the documentary and explained that he hopes the film will spark a community-wide conversation about LGBT+ elders.

“We wanted to highlight this population that is very much overlooked in both the media landscape and in the conversation about LGBT+ issues,” Newby explained. “There is this notion that seniors are taken care of through social security, Medicare or their children. That is simply not the case. They are very much an invisible and vulnerable part of the population that our culture doesn’t focus on because we place such an emphasis on ability and beauty.

I want this film to start a conversation around elders, who have unique challenges based on their age and physical capabilities, but also have the intersected challenges of their sexuality in a very conservative part of the country.”

This invisibility of the senior population is something that the Council on Aging wanted to capture in the documentary as they work to support and advocate for elders in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Rather than telling the stories of these individuals, they have given them a platform to share their own stories.

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“It’s the young people that go to the rallies. It’s the young people that march in the streets. It’s the young people that make the most noise. So, it’s their stories that are told. It’s not the elder who has been homebound for years and feels lonely and forgotten. That story never gets told, because frankly, no one even knows that person exists,” Newby said. “But we know that person exists, because we serve that person. At Council on Aging, we go to their door every day and serve meals or clean their home and make their lives better. If we can shed a spotlight on their stories, then maybe more people will care, and it’ll enable this community to live a richer life.”

The lives and stories of LGBT+ elders are diverse, individual and cover a wide span of history. From growing up in a less tolerant time and living through violence against LGBT+ people to witnessing society change at their fingertips with the Gay Liberation Movement of the late 1960s and marriage equality in 2015. The documentary follows the narrative stories of Rick and Bill, a gay couple, Pat and Carla, a lesbian couple, and Miriam, a single lesbian. While their narratives sometimes overlap, they often contradict one another and cover topics such as religious intolerance, coming out, class privilege, loneliness, marriage, being a part of the queer community and the importance of queer spaces.

It’s the young people that go to the rallies. It’s the young people that march in the streets. It’s the young people that make the most noise. So, it’s their stories that are told. It’s not the elder who has been homebound for years and feels lonely and forgotten. That story never gets told, because frankly, no one even knows that person exists.

“Everyone we interviewed had such unique experiences and different perspectives on issues like prejudice, living in conservative areas and whether or not seniors should come out or remain closeted,” Newby explained. “Rick and Bill are big advocates of coming out and being true to yourself no matter how old you are, whereas Miriam took the opposite stance. Rick and Bill have been together for over 30 years, and they waited to get married until the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage for the entire country, while Pat and Carla were the opposite and went to New York to get married. There wasn’t this monolithic gay experience.”

Each interview in the film is separated into three minifilms within the documentary. Part of showcasing these diverse experiences includes weaving in elements of fantasy, magical realism and dream spaces to illustrate the stories being narrated in background of the film.

As the filming took place in the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, where they couldn’t film the couples on a date or out on the town, Newby explained that they relied on these artistic and abstract scenes to create a nontraditional documentary.

For Miriam, who is Puerto Rican and grew up in New York with a Catholic upbringing, her interview grapples with her experiences of being unaccepted at her Catholic school but finding refuge in the queer underground clubs in Brooklyn. As she narrates her experiences, you can see a young girl walking through a church, clutching a cross necklace, as club music suddenly starts booming through the walls and drag queens appear in full-glam garb dancing in the church. For Pat and Carla, who met at a dive bar and told stories about lesbian bars, feminist poetry and the importance of having intimate queer spaces where they can feel safe and be themselves, the scene literally transforms on the screen from a dive bar to a luscious lesbian bar.

“We couldn’t go back in time to these clubs in Brooklyn that changed over to gay bars at a certain hour of night or this dive bar where Pat and Carla met. We had to recreate those spaces, infusing them with the sentiments, desires

and sort of forbidden, taboo culture that was so prevalent back then.

These scenes really emphasize how these characters were feeling and the emotions that were evoked as they told their stories,” Newby said.

Recreated scenes of the bar where Pat and Carla met and Miriam walking through her Catholic grade school.

The first screening of the film will premiere in Pensacola on the weekend of November 12 at Pensacola Little Theatre. Someone Waits For Me will also be available to stream online after it finishes its rounds in the film festival circuit. Visit facebook.com/coawfla for more information on the premiere and future streaming platforms.

“Society has written off both seniors and the gay community for far too long. I hope this film raises awareness about those who are living in the closet, living out of the closet or are living somewhere in between and showcases how we as a community can make their lives better,” Newby said.

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BEER FOR DINNER? Yeah.

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intro by Kelly Oden • photos by Guy Stevens

While most folks likely agree that beer is best consumed in beverage form, the hoppy brew is actually a pretty decent addition to more culinary endeavors as well. Beer can be used as a tenderizing marinade for meat,

to add a nutty, caramelized flavor to baked goods or to bring a rich, earthy flavor to soups and stews. In this issue, we’ve asked a few local chefs share recipes to show us how they like to cook with beer. Bon appétit! »

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Directions Soak pinto beans overnight. In the morning, pressure cook beans with a few big pinches of kosher salt, one halved white onion, six whole garlic cloves and one whole jalapeño. I usually cook my beans on low pressure for 5-6 minutes, but cooker settings may vary.

While beans cook, cut pork belly into small bite size pieces, salt liberally and then render down in a large pot on low heat. Cook until belly pieces resemble tiny chicharrons (fried pork belly).

While the belly is cooking, dice up one onion, two bell peppers, two jalapeños, one poblano and five garlic cloves. Once the belly is fully crisp, remove from the pot. Save rendered fat for future recipes, but keep a tablespoon or two of the fat in the pot to begin cooking down your diced veggies on a medium-high heat. After five minutes of cooking all the veggies, deglaze the pot with all 32 ounces of lager. Once liquid has reduced by half, add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, including the now cooked beans (use as much cooking liquid as you see fit).

Borracho Beans (“Drunken” Beans) Alden Garcia, MI SU Street Food

Chef’s tip: I like to make a sachet of all the herbs (epazote, coriander, bay leaves, oregano) being added so they can easily be removed before serving.

This rich, pork and bean soup is a Garcia family staple—particularly during the holidays. It’s very similar to charro beans but varies most notably by the light lager added for an extra depth of flavor. Borracho beans are also rather versatile. They’re delicious enough to be eaten in a big bowl all by themselves, but they are also great when slightly strained onto a plate and eaten alongside a tamale, Spanish rice or fideo.

Ingredients

Keep in mind that this recipe is simply a guideline. Everyone’s Borracho beans are different. In fact, I don’t believe anyone in my family has ever written down a recipe for these beans. When I was young, my dad taught me how to make them, and over the years, I’ve slowly made them my own. While this recipe is fairly close to what I serve at my food truck, MI SU, I like to top-off each bowl of beans with some of my crispy carnitas. I urge you to make this dish your own! Also keep in mind that this recipe yields a serving large enough for a family gathering (serves 16-20 people).

2 poblano peppers

Crema/sour cream

12 cloves garlic

Pickled jalapeño/carrots/onion

6 sliced carrots

Fresh flour tortillas

4-tablespoon cumin

Your favorite Mexican hot sauce

3-tablespoon chili powder

Lime

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32-ounce bag of dried pinto beans 1-pound skin-off pork belly 32-ounce chicken stock 32-ounce light lager/cerveza of choice (We use Odd Colony’s Beach Wizard)

Add the crispy belly back into the pot and simmer for 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally and add salt, pepper or hot sauce to taste once flavors have begun to develop. Serve when beans and carrots are fully tender.

2 white onion 3 bell pepper

Recommended ingredients for serving:

3 jalapeño peppers

2-teaspoon paprika 2-teaspoon oregano 1-teaspoon coriander seeds 2-teaspoon fresh or dry epazote 3 bay leaves Salt and pepper, to taste

Mango & Tamarind Chelada New England Mussels with House Bacon and Odd Colony’s Beach Wizard Lager Blake Rushing, Executive Chef, Union Public House Ingredients

Directions

Serves 4

Sautee the garlic, shallot, bacon, chili flake, Serrano and fennel seed in olive oil over medium high heat for 2 minutes.

2 pounds New Bedford mussels 2 cups Odd Colony Beach Wizard lager 2 tablespoons garlic 2 tablespoons diced shallot 1 Serrano pepper, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chili flake 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1/2 cup diced bacon 4 tablespoon butter 1 cup confit baby tomatoes

Add mussels, baby tomatoes, beer and a sprinkle of salt.

Cover and cook about three minutes or until mussels begin to open.

Add butter and let emulsify for about 30 seconds.

Nate Simmons Union Public House This is a fun and fruity take on a traditional Michelada.

Light and bright for an early morning or afternoon pick me up with just enough tartness and sweetness to keep you refreshed. We chose Odd Colony’s Beach Wizard Lager for its crisp citrus notes and light American lager body. If a shot of spicy tequila sneaks in, we wouldn’t be upset.

2 ounces Mango Nectar .5 ounces Tamarind Paste 8 ounces Lager Bier 1 ounce Spicy Tequila (optional) Chamoy & Tajin Rim

Serve with grilled baguette from Craft Gourmet Bakery.

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Beer Battered Oyster Mushroom Banh Mi Kingfisher Sandwiches Ingredients

Directions

Mushroom “Pate” Ingredients:

Beer Batter Ingredients:

Sandwich Ingredients:

1 cup flour

6 ounces oyster mushrooms

6 ounces mushrooms, chopped

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1/4 cup flour

2 tablespoon onion, minced

1 1/2 cups The Gift of Longsuffering beer (Emerald Republic Brewing)

1 each French bread

1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, minced

1 ounce Vietnamese pickles (carrot and daikon) 3 sprigs cilantro

1 tablespoon sherry 1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

2 sprigs Thai basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix flour and Cajun seasoning to combine, and then mix in beer to a smooth batter.

1 teaspoon chili mayo

Method Heat the olive oil in a medium pot. Add all ingredients except the sherry. Cook down until caramelized and then deglaze with sherry to finish.

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5 slices jalapeno

Lightly flour mushrooms and dip in beer batter. Heat oil to 350 degrees and fry until golden brown.

Toast French bread and spread one side with mushroom pate and the other side with chili mayo. Place fried oyster mushroom, herbs, pickles and jalapenos on the sandwich. Top with other half of French bread and serve!

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by Kelly Oden

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OT TOO LONG AGO, McGuire’s

Irish Pub was the only option available for Pensacola beer enthusiasts looking for something unique and local. Cut to 2021 and the craft beer scene has exploded, not just downtown, but all across the greater Pensacola area. In 2020, there were 8,764 craft breweries in the United States, according to the Brewers Association, a nonprofit organization of brewers. Of those, about 368 were in Florida. By our count, the Pensacola area is clocking in with an impressive 16 craft

breweries. That’s a 4.5 percent share of the Florida craft brewery market.

In fact, a 2019 study by market research company, C+R Research, ranked Pensacola as the city with the ninth most breweries per capita— pretty cool for our once sleepy little town. For this special beer-centric issue of Pensacola Magazine, we talked to four local breweries about some of the hurdles they faced in establishing their businesses and how the craft beer culture creates unique communities both internally and externally. »

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did a little home brewing for fun. The two of them thought it would be great to open up a craft brewery some day and in 2017, the dream became reality when they opened their modern, community-focused brewery.

A LABOR OF LOVE The Pensacola craft beer scene really began in earnest in 2010 with the opening of Pensacola Bay Brewery.

Mark Robertson and his former partners formed the company in 2009. With its enviable location—nestled right between Pensacola’s historic district and Pensacola Bay—it’s no surprise that the brewery offers a vibe that is both historic and maritime in nature. Beer names like Desoto, Conquistador, Lil’ Napoleon, Lighthouse and Riptide all reference Pensacola’s unique history.

While the location at the edge of Seville Square is ideal, being the first craft brewery in the downtown historic district came with its own set of difficulties.

“The city didn’t know how to license and permit a brewery because they hadn’t had one since Spearman Brewery,” Mark Robertson, Owner of Pensacola Bay Brewery said.

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“McGuire’s is a different ballgame because it was a restaurant first and then they got a brew-on-premise license, which is different.

So at our location, all the restaurants on the square were zoned for 54 percent food sales before you could add alcohol. We weren’t going have food, so we had to deal with getting a zoning change. It took some time, but we were able to sell beer by the glass once that was taken care of. Initially, the health department didn’t know how to inspect us, so they used the template for a bakery, which was close enough because we’re making a food product. Once that got ironed out, we got going.”

Perfect Plain Brewing Company on East Garden Street opened in 2017 as the realization of a dream shared by two friends and former colleagues. Co-owner D.C. Reeves fell in love with craft beer when he was working as a sports writer. His co-worker at the time, Reed Odeneal,

The city didn’t know how to license and permit a brewery because they hadn’t had one since Spearman Brewery....

Initially, the health department didn’t know how to inspect us, so they used the template for a bakery, which was close enough because we’re making a food product.

Once that got ironed out, we got going.”

– Mark Robertson, Pensacola Bay Brewery

“More than anything, I’m just drawn to authentic, vibrant experiences,” Reeves said. “As the craft beer scene grew and emerged in the United States, that was something that I felt was a great opportunity for us in Pensacola. I always thought in the back of my mind that maybe one day I’d open my own place, not thinking I’d ever actually do it. But the stars aligned for both of us in our lives. In November of 2015, we exchanged texts and said, ‘Heck, let’s go for it. Let’s figure out a way to do this.’ Two years later, we opened Perfect Plain.”

For Reeves and Odeneal, the planning, location and financing proved to be the most difficult aspects of getting the doors open at Perfect Plain.

“It was quite a project,” Reeves explained. “With any brewery, it’s a capital intense startup. You have to buy all of the equipment and reconfigure the electrical, the plumbing and all the logistics.

Plus, the permitting—federal, state and local—is significant.

It’s always a little more than you expected—they say it takes twice as long and costs twice as much.

I think that pretty much holds true in every brewing project, but it makes it that much more rewarding when you finally get it

With any brewery, it’s a capital intense startup. You have to buy all of the equipment and reconfigure the electrical, the plumbing and all the logistics. Plus, the permitting—federal, state and local—is significant. It’s always a little more than you expected—they say it takes twice as long and costs twice as much.

I think that pretty much holds true in every brewing project, but it makes it that much more rewarding when you finally get it done.”

– D.C. Reeves, Perfect Plain done. We had three different buildings under contract at one point, including our final one at 50 East Garden Street, which really wound end up being our best option in terms of location. Certainly financing was a challenge, too. We talked to probably 15 or 16 banks and really only got a call back from two or three. When a sports writer says he wants to open a business, I’m sure they looked at that as a risk. I understand that. So that was a tough part of the process as well, but we had some people believe in us.

It took a long time—two years from saying we’re going to do it until we actually opened.”

Friendship was also the spark that ignited Odd Colony Brewing Company in 2019.

Friends since middle school, Pensacola natives Blake Foster and Brett Schweigert teamed up on a brewery after Schweigert spent years honing his brewing skills in Asheville, North Carolina and Foster built up his business acumen in a variety of larger cities.

After a visit to Portland, Maine, Foster saw what a vibrant brew

culture could do for a small town and he was ready to open his own brewery in Pensacola.

“I have a lot of business experience but zero brewing experience,” Foster said. “Brett is a great brewer who really keeps his eye on the pulse of the craft beer scene and I’m a big fan of his beer. So, naturally, I reached out to him, as a longtime trusted friend, and we got together and created a business plan. We were lucky enough to get some funding and jump through some hurdles to get open.”

Foster and Schweigert faced hurdles with financing, permitting and location as well, but the pair were well into the project before their biggest obstacle appeared.

“I literally shed tears over this,” Foster recalled. “We were tens of thousands of dollars into this project and we were approached by somebody who said, ‘Hey, ya’ll can’t really do a brewery here.

You know you’re within 500 feet of multiple churches, right?’ We, of course, went

Odd Colony co-founder and head brewer, Brett Schweigert. Photo by Sarah Coleman

into instant panic mode. I thought it was going to be terrible, and it ended up being a pretty inspiring situation.

We started out with First United Methodist and they said, ‘Yeah, where do I sign?

I’ll take care of this right now.’

They put it on letterhead and I left with a letter saying they were okay with us. So, it went on from there because there’s Episcopal Day School plus Church of Christ right across the street. We talked to Father Michael over there and he was

like, ‘How can I help get this done?’ They wanted to make sure that we weren’t going to be open at 3 am or some kind of wild bar. Once we sent them our business plan and let them know it’s not that kind of place, Father Michael rallied the troops and both the school and the church signed off on it. So, once a couple churches signed off, it just kind of went from there. We got all those letterhead documents over to zoning and zoning approved it. It was pretty cool. It was

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CRAFTING A COMMUNITY

Emerald Republic Brewing founder and head brewer, Phil Zayas. Photo by Kris Rollason

There’s a lot of science involved in brewing. It’s not just like mixing a bunch of stuff and throwing it in the pot and seeing what happens. You have to understand the chemistry behind it. You have to understand the process of mash and boil, hops ionization, fermentation, water management and all of it to really kind of get the best product.”

Emerald Republic Brewing owner and head brewer, Phil Zayas long dreamt of opening his own brewery. After working for beer distributors for many years, Zayas earned his Master Brewer certification from UC Davis in 2018.

“I felt like that education was important. There’s a lot of science involved in brewing.

It’s not just like mixing a bunch of stuff and throwing it in the pot and seeing what happens.

You have to understand the chemistry behind it. You have to understand the process of mash and boil, hops

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ionization, fermentation, water management and all of it to really kind of get the best product,” he said.

Zayas had already fallen in love with Pensacola and he felt the west side of downtown seemed ripe for a brewery that reflected both his approach to beer and his personal aesthetic. Emerald Republic opened in December of 2019 and quickly built a devoted following. Little did Zayas know, just staying open would prove to be the hardest part of bringing the darkly themed, laid back brewery to life. Just three months into his new business venture, he was forced to shut down due to COVID-19. Once Zayas

While the damage was a serious blow to the business, Zayas is using it as an opportunity to significantly update and expand operations. He expects to reopen in late fall of 2021.

A COMMUNITY CULTURE

– Phil Zayas, Emerald Republic Brewing Co.

an awesome experience to get to know those guys and see the support from them.”

really bad day,” Zayas recalled.

“It’s just kind of weird because in those moments you’re not really thinking. There was water everywhere from the rain and from the water main being broken and the electricity was still on. I went into the electrical panels and I was standing there with water rippling on my feet. I was turning off electricity in standing water. But you’re not thinking at that point.”

reopened, he had to replace the roof due to significant damage from Hurricane Sally.

Not to be deterred, Zayas forged ahead and Emerald Republic was open for a glorious seven months before a random microburst of wind tore the roof completely off of the building and caused major structural damage on April 10, 2021.

“When I got here, there was no roof. There was nothing there. We had a water main that runs into the brew house that snapped. There was a waterfall shooting up in the air and electricity sparking everywhere, because the power was still miraculously on somehow. It was just a

For these Pensacola brewers, all of the hurdles and setbacks are worth it because, to them, it’s really all about community building—both within the brewing community and throughout the local community at large. It’s that sense of community that seems to sit right at the core of the independent brewing scene. Unlike many other industries, most local brewers don’t necessarily see other breweries as competition and the general consensus seems to be—the more the merrier.

“All these new guys haven’t hurt my business one bit,” Robertson of Pensacola Bay Brewery said. “If anything, it’s probably increased it somewhat because more

Opening Night of Odd Colony Brewing Co. Photo by Guy Stevens

DID YOU KNOW?

Obviously, Pensacola has a lot of colonial history.

We wanted to play on that in a fun way that also reflected our values. We wanted to be very inclusive. The name references one of our big components in fermentation, which is mixed culture fermentation.”

– Brett Schweigert, Odd Colony people are coming in off the interstate because there’s more just one or two places. It makes Pensacola a brewery destination. We’re a pretty tight knit community, and we help each other out if we’re short on something—materials for making beer or cleaning. We share advice on plumbing or who does stainless steel welding. We share all that knowledge. Since we came into it first, we’ve shared a lot of knowledge with new breweries that have opened.

We jumped those hurdles

and we want to help these other guys jump them, too.

It’s a good thing. When you share your knowledge, you gain more power than if you hold it close to your chest. That’s been my philosophy my whole life.”

Reeves of Perfect Plain agrees that the brewing community is uniquely friendly and collaborative.

“I think overall it’s a much more welcoming industry compared to others,” Reeves said. “I think people are

excited when another brewery opens. I think it’s great, too. I mean, 85 percent of our tourism comes here to go to the beach—their average stay is six days and their household income is strong. I’m thinking to myself, the more craft beer culture we have, the better—for all of us. It’s already inherently a collaborative industry in that you want to help each other. I mean how many other industries can you call another brewery that would technically be a competitor and say, ‘Can you help me today?’ and everybody always jumps at the chance to do it?

The cool part about it is that we’re all in it to support each other. We all know the value of having a great craft beer scene. We’ve seen it in other communities. You see it in

Pensacola was once home to a major brewery— The Spearman Brewing Company, which was located at 1600 Barrancas Avenue from 1935 until it closed in 1964. The brewery was founded by Guy Spearman, who also owned the Crystal Ice Company—an ice facility housed in the iconic icicle building on Davis Highway.

The Spearman brewery grew to be a major player, producing, at its highest point, almost 100,000 barrels a year and 6,000 bottles per day.

Spearman’s signature brew, Straight Eight Beer, was very popular among the military at nearby NAS Pensacola, perhaps in part due its eight percent alcohol content.

Tip: Try Emerald Republic’s Guy Cream Ale. This beer is reinterpreted from historic documents in honor of Guy Spearman and the Spearman Brewing Company.

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CRAFTING A COMMUNITY

Opening Night of Emerald Republic Brewing Co. Photo by Guy Stevens

some sort of income. The Five Barrel bought our beer to support us. Perfect Plain bought our beer for Perennial.

So yeah, there’s a tremendous amount of love within that.

And, there’s an understanding of the bigger picture of survival and how we can all help out.”

Reeves sees the craft beer lovers and the community at large as essential pieces of the puzzle as well.

Alyssa Doty + Ryan Godwin of Pensacola Bay Brewery. Photo by Black & Hue Photography

Asheville, North Carolina. You see it in Colorado. The impact and the power that a great craft beer scene can have—that’s what we all want here. The more that we can accomplish that together and build each other up, I think the more likely we all are to succeed.”

For Zayas and Emerald Republic, that sense of community is very personal.

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didn’t get damaged so we wouldn’t have to take that loss on insurance,” Zayas said. “Odd Colony also helped us out with a wedding we had on the books. I felt so bad, there was a couple that was supposed to have their wedding the following weekend after the roof came off. They had already canceled their wedding four times because of COVID. Odd Colony scrambled to get them set up over there and get them through that. Spahr allowed us to brew at their facility for distribution to at least have

“When you talk about community and craft beer it should be a two way street.

And what I mean is, it’s easy for a craft brewery to say, ‘Hey, we’re local buy our beer.’ And, a lot of the reasons people do support us is because we are local. But, I also feel like we have an obligation to give back to the community and not just in ways that are beneficial to the brewery,” Reeves said. “During COVID, we made hand sanitizer and we did the Bridge the Gap fundraiser to help all these Gulf Breeze businesses that were negatively affected by the bridge closure. We don’t just us talk the talk with these projects; we try to walk the walk when it comes to putting our resources and time and energy into making this a great community. I think that is what’s so cool about being in the craft beer industry—that idea is second nature to so many craft breweries here. It’s not just what can you do for us, it’s what can we do for you?”

For Odd Colony, community, culture and inclusivity is part of their core values. The brewery’s name reflects that commitment in a unique way.

“Obviously, Pensacola has a lot of colonial history,” Schweigert said. “We wanted to play on that in a fun way that also reflected our values. We wanted to be very inclusive.

The name references one of our big components in fermentation, which is mixed culture fermentation. We do a lot of barrel aging sour beers, which is what all these oak vessels are for. The story of that is that you’re introducing a lot of wild yeast bacteria mixed microbes, and you create this very diverse, eclectic, ‘kumbaya around a campfire’ kind of thing. Which is why our logo is just that. We hope our space is kind of telling that same story—that it’s like a welcoming place to everybody.

It’s a mixed bag of people and we promote diversity both in our product and our service.”

These craft brewers and their many local counterpoints are reshaping Pensacola history. Imagine what we might be famous for 15 or 20 years from now? I suspect it could have a little something to do with beer.

Note: While we couldn’t feature every Pensacola brewery in this story, please check out our craft brewery directory, also in this issue, for a complete list of local craft breweries (unless another one opened since we went to print—we wouldn’t be surprised!).

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PENSACOLA’S CRAFT BREWERY DIRECTORY Whether you’re in the mood for a ruby-tinted amber ale or the excitable taste of a hoppy IPA, this handy list of breweries should help you decide on the perfect place to grab an ice-cold craft brew in Pensacola.

5 FLAGS BREWING COMPANY 5642 WOODBINE DR, PACE, FL 5FLAGSBREWINGCOMAPNY.COM (850) 781-0456

A LITTLE MADNESS BREWING COMPANY 9838 N DAVIS HWY. PENSACOLA, FL ALITTLEMADNESSBREWINGCOMPANY.COM (850) 466-2089

Date Established: Opening December 1, 2021 Founders & Co-owners: Sean Thompson and Mohamed Jaoui Brewmaster: TBA Number of Beers on Tap: Stay tuned!

Date Established: 2015 Founder and Co-Owners: Dayna and David Beddick Brewmaster: David Beddick Number of Beers on Tap: 13

5 Flags Brewing Company is a family-friendly community craft brewery with a beer garden and full-service restaurant. The grand opening will be held in December 2021. Menu and beer offerings are coming soon. Follow them on fFacebook @5flagsbrewing and Instagram @5flagsbrewco for the latest updates and menu releases.

A Little Madness Brewing Company is a solarpowered, craft-oriented microbrewery and pizza pub whose “only focus is making great beers that taste good for all to enjoy.” A Little Madness offers a variety of craft beers on tap in multiple serving sizes such as pints, growlers, 64 oz. fills and flights.

ALGA BEER COMPANY 2435 N 12TH AVE, PENSACOLA, FL ALGABEERCO.COM Date Established: August 9, 2021 Founders and Co-owners: John Hodgdon II, Brett Reid and Thomas Grier Brewmaster: Carson Langley and co-owner, Brett Reid Number of Beers on Tap: 6 (+1 craft root beer/ soda) “Quality fueled by passion” is what these guys are all about. Alga is a laid-back neighborhood brewery and taproom located in East Hill. Alga’s brewmasters specialize in crafting beers with freshly sourced ingredients that are easy to drink and taste darn good. In addition to a 5,500-square-foot taproom, Alga shares a backyard space with one of Pensacola’s newest food trucks, Ballyhoo. This fun, concessionstyle food truck dishes up delicious snacks and treats that conjure up memories of your favorite times at Little League games, state fairs and the circus. Alga is family-family and furry friends are welcome too! Alga features weekly live music and entertainment, and they host Wednesday trivia nights.

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BEARDLESS BREWHAUS 5139 ELMIRA ST., MILTON, FL BEARDLESSBREWHAUS.COM (850) 665-0663

BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY PENSACOLA 20 W ROMANA ST. PENSACOLA, FL BIGTOPBREWING.COM (850) 466-2071

BREW ANGELS LLC 6821 CAROLINE ST, MILTON, FL FACEBOOK.COM/BLUEANGELSBREWERY (850) 564-0034

Date Established: October 2018 Reopening Fall 2021 Founders and Co-Owners: Nick Holmes and Steve Dobbs Brewmaster: Mike Hels Number of Beers on Tap: 32

Date Established: 2013 in Sarasota, their first location. August 2018 in Pensacola.

Founder and Owner: Mike Bisaha Brewmaster: Andrew Thornton Number of Beers on Tap: 22 plus one house-made soda and one rotating hard cider guest tap

Date Established: 2017 Founder and Owner: Sean McCool Brewmaster: Brew Angels LLC has been brewing onsite since March 2018.

Number of Beers on Tap: 24

Beardless Brewhaus is a community-centered brewery and beer garden with a modern industrial vibe. Their space features both indoor and outdoor deck seating with great views. In addition to great brews, Beardless Brewhaus also has a rotating lineup of food trucks that dish up delicious eats seven days a week. TVs and projectors are available to watch sports, or if you’d rather play with friends, a dartboard, shuffleboard and yard games are offered as well. Beardless Brewhaus will host live events and has event space available for rent.

Big Top Brewing Company Pensacola pays tribute to Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus by making brews such as the Trapeze Monk Belgian Wit and the Circus City IPA. Big Top Pensacola head brewer Andrew Thornton makes sure Big Top has a rotating selection of fun and innovative beers for fans to explore. Big Top offers a full-service bar and family-friendly restaurant featuring unique menu offerings inspired by the Gulf Coast. Additionally, you can watch your choice of sporting events on the TVs. Big Top has a game room with a wide selection of board games and shuffleboard, basketball hoops and giant connect four.

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Milton native and owner Sean McCool hopes Brew Angels restaurant and pub becomes the type of place that attracts residents to stay in Milton to eat, drink and hang out. The old Post Office off Caroline Street in historic downtown Milton, is now filled with tables and chairs, booths and comfortable couches in a bright and airy room making for the perfect hang-out spot in the heart of downtown.

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COASTAL COUNTY BREWERY 3041 E OLIVE RD, PENSACOLA, FL COASTALCOUNTYBREWING.COM (850) 741-2973

GULF COAST BREWERY 500 E. HEINBERG ST, PENSACOLA, FL GULFCOASTBREWERY.NET (850) 696-2335

Date Established: March 2020 Founder, Owner and Brewmaster: Fred Thibodeaux Number of Beers on Tap: 28 on-tap beers made in-house along with Mead, Cider and Seltzer

Date Established: February 11, 2016 Founder/Owner: Elliot Eckland Brewmaster: Elliot Eckland Number of Beers on Tap: 23 The laid-back microbrewery offers a sleek taproom, wine lounge and large brewhouse with ping pong, corn hole and TV sets set right out amongst its brew tanks. Gulf Coast serves up 23 of their own beers on tap, which can be purchased by the growler and taken home. The brewery is family and dog-friendly and also features a cigar lounge and walk-in humidor.

Coastal County Brewing is a community brewery for family friends, and conversation. It is a local spot to relax, talk about beer and spend time playing games or throwing frisbees with your dogs.

Coastal County is one of the few breweries with an in-house restaurant in town. The menu includes sandwiches, nachos, small plates and pub food.

Coastal County hosts many events and participates in vendor markets, dog meet-ups, trivia, karaoke, low country boils and provides live music in the beer garden. Additionally, they host weddings and birthday parties.

MCGUIRE’S IRISH PUB PENSACOLA 600 E GREGORY ST, PENSACOLA, FL MCGUIRESIRISHPUB.COM (850) 433-6789

EMERALD REPUBLIC BREWING 1414 W. GOVERNMENT ST, PENSACOLA, FL EMERALDREPUBLICBREWING.COM (850) 285-0190

GOAT LIPS CHEW & BREWHOUSE FEATURING REDNECK RIVIERA BREWING PROJECT 2811 COPTER RD, PENSACOLA, FL GOATLIPS.COM (850) 474-1919

Date Established: Fall 2019 Founder, Owner and Brewmaster: Phil Zayas Number of Beers on Tap: 14 beers plus specialty fruit sours

Date Established: 2004 Founder/Owner: Larry Cowan Brewmaster: Brewed On-Site Number of Beers on Tap: 6

Emerald Republic Brewing has a dark, laid-back vibe. They specialize in a scientific brewing process and an awakened, inspired and creative brewing impulse. The inspiration for Emerald Republic beers comes from many different places; however, the most important source of inspiration comes from the people that drink the beer and that make up the place they call home. It’s more than just beer for Emerald Republic. Emerald Republic is for those who live, think and dream outside the standard and the norm. Emerald Republic offers rotating food trucks, a large outdoor patio, ample parking and they are pet-friendly. They host live music, trivia nights, Super Bowl parties and crawfish boils.

A Pensacola original for over 16 years, Goat Lips Chew & Brewhouse is known far and wide for their great food, great beer and uncompromising commitment to customer service. The local eatery looks and feels like a dive bar, but it is so much more. Now you can get a sandwich, salad, soup or home-cooked dinner, enjoy games and live entertainment and sip on Redneck Riviera products right at the Goat Lips bar and restaurant. Goat Lips hosts several nightly events including open mics and live music.

Date Established: 1982 Founder/Owner: Molly and her husband, McGuire Martin, opened the now-legendary Pensacola pub on Fairfield Drive in 1977. They moved to their current location on Gregory Street in 1982.

Brewmaster: Tom Anderson Number of Beers on Tap: 5 McGuire’s Irish Pub in Pensacola first opened in a shopping center as a small neighborhood pub. It soon moved into Pensacola’s original 1927 Old Firehouse, where it grew into a turnof-the-century, New York Irish Saloon themed 615-seat restaurant. McGuire’s is celebrated for its atmosphere. They brew only the finest malted barley, imported hops and McGuire’s very own house yeast. Visit McGuires for its signature Irish cuisine and nightly performances.

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ODD COLONY BREWING COMPANY 260 N. PALAFOX ST, PENSACOLA, FL ODDCOLONY.COM (850) 285-0743 Date Established: 2019 Founders and Owners: Blake Foster and Brett Schweigert Brewmaster: Brett Schweigert Number of Beers on Tap: 10-16 Odd Colony Brewing Company’s theme can best be described as a wilderness lodge that meets New Orleans eclectic. Odd Colony offers traditional German lagers and locally influenced farmhouse and sour beers and a soon-to-be-opened beer garden. They host the Two Birds food truck.

Additionally, they are dog and kid-friendly.

Odd Colony has private events in their venue space, games, artisan markets, record fairs and “Oddtoberfest.”

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY 225 E. ZARAGOZA ST, PENSACOLA, FL PBBREW.COM (850) 434-3353 Date Established: 2010 Founder and Owner: Pensacola Bay Brewery, LLC Brewmaster: Alyssa Doty Number of Beers on Tap: 22 Pensacola Bay Brewery is a community-focused brewery with a maritime vibe. Each of their brews and brew names incorporate the history of Pensacola with names. The Riptide Amber, Napoleon Complex Imperial IPA, Lighthouse Porter and DeLune German Style Kolsch are just a few of the many brewed-on-site beers that keep with this concept. They offer a variety of traditional lager beers and ample outdoor seating with views of the historical district, the bay and park. Pensacola Bay participates in area festivals and serves as a venue for various charity events.

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PERFECT PLAIN BREWING CO. 50 E. GARDEN ST, PENSACOLA, FL PERFECTPLAIN.COM (850) 471-8998 Date Established: 2017 Founders and Owners: D.C. Reeves and Reed Odeneal Brewmaster: Jeff Belot Number of Beers on Tap: 16 beers with a focus on IPAs, tropical fruit inspired sour beers and lager styles Considered a “communal space that serves beer” by owner DC Reeves, Perfect Plain Brewing Company has been intertwined with various community-building and charitable events since opening just less than two years ago. Perfect Plain offers an array of hoppy, light, malty and sour and Belgian style brews.

Perfect Plain is a community focused brewery with a modern industrial vibe. They focus on great beer, atmosphere, customer service and community support. They have the Garden & Grain outdoor cocktail bar where they host and participate in art nights, holiday events, trivia nights, games, private events and fundraisers for local charities. They share space with the Tacos Mexicanos food truck. Additionally, they are dog-friendly.

SPAHR BREWING COMPANY 3541 W FAIRFIELD DR, PENSACOLA, FL SPAHRBREWINGCOMPANY.COM (850) 439-5362 Date Established: August 11, 2017 Founder/Owner: Patrick and Eric Hall (Father-Son Owned) Brewmaster: Eric Hall Number of Beers on Tap: 8 Spahr Brewing Company is laid back and open but cozy to make the business feel chill and inviting. Spahr is designed as an homage to the owners’ German heritage.

While there is not any food offered, Spahr does have a large 2.7-acre space. Spahr also features a large, open taproom. Spahr is also dog-friendly. Spahr’s Oktoberfest is focused on German and Belgian heritage and includes a 4,400 square foot tent along with multiple smaller tents, live music, German food and special brews. Spahr has plans for more outdoor events in the future.

THE 5 BARREL 121 S PALAFOX ST. PENSACOLA, FL THE5BARREL.COM (850) 285-0876 Date Established: Feb 20, 2020 Founder/Owner: Tom Akin and Jason Mosley Brewmaster: Tom Akin Number of Beers on Tap: 14 total - 7 home-brewed, 7 guest-brewed Inspired by the prohibition era and a Pensacola family’s history of bootlegging, The 5 Barrel is a laidback brewery and taproom specializing in innovative staple brews and hard to find Central and South Florida craft beers. The 5 Barrel is “where beer and history meet” as a relaxed venue designed to be reminiscent of the early 1920s. The 5 Barrel offers traditional beers as well as outside-of-the-box brews.

At this time, The 5 Barrel serves bar snacks, but they are expanding their kitchen with a tentative dinner menu that leans toward pub food.

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EVENT CALENDAR Constant Coffee Poetry Night October 4, 11, 18, 25

“Al Fresco” PopUp Concert October 9 and October 30

Join Pensacola Poetry at the longest running open mic in Pensacola at Constant Coffee & Tea, located at 615 Scenic Highway. Every Tuesday, poets and creatives come to flex their voices through poetry, rap and spoken word. Come out and support the local arts community and hear a beautiful bricolage of words.

Doors open at 6 pm and mic starts at 6:30 pm. Follow Pensacola Poetry on Facebook for updates and information.

“Al Fresco” is BACK! Pensacola Opera is proud to return to the community this fall with their special series of pop-up outdoor concerts. These popup concerts are hosted around town on select Saturdays at different parks and green spaces. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy your favorite opera, musical theatre, and popular tunes—performed by the Pensacola Opera’s incredible 2021-22 Artists in Residence—in a safely distanced, outdoor setting.

This month’s concerts will be held on October 9 at HK Matthews Park, located at 1200 E Anderson Street, from 5-6 pm and October 30 at Corinne Jones Park, located at 620 W. Government Street, from 5 to 6 pm. For more information, visit pensacolaopera.com/events.

7th Annual Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival October 9 The 7th Annual Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival celebrates Pensacola and offers family fun for both competitions and spectators. From 8 am to 5 pm, come to Bayview Park on October 9 for a great team-building and community event. For more information and event details, visit pensacoladragonboatfestival. com.

FCAC’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch October 9 First City Art Center’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch sale will be held Saturday, October 9 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. Choose from thousands of glass and ceramic pumpkins made by local artists. For tickets and event details, visit firstcityart.org.

Bands on the Beach October 12 A different kind of breeze will be rockin’ the beach as Dr. Breeze takes the stage for Bands on the Beach on Tuesday, October 12 from 7 pm to 9 pm and location.

To check out the line-up of upcoming performances and for more information, visit visitpensacolabeach.com.

The Beach Boys October 13 As The Beach Boys mark more than a half-century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. Saenger Theatre will present The Beach Boys on Wednesday, October 13 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

For tickets and event details, visit pensacolasaenger.com.

Gordon Open Mic October 14 Join the Gordon Community Center for this month’s open mic night where musicians, comedians, poets and performers celebrate their artistic talents. Open mic night is hosted on the second Thursday of each month from 7 pm to 10 pm the Gordon Community Center located at 306 North DeVilliers Street in downtown Pensacola. If you are interested in performing, you will have a chance to sign-up for a time slot when you arrive.

For more information, follow @penartsinc on Facebook.

Gordon Community Art Center October Events October 1-31 Whether you pop in for an art showing, perform at the monthly open mic or take a class, there is something for everyone at The Gordon. Come out and meet the artist of the month at the monthly artist mingle on October 16 from 5-7 pm. The Gordon is offering classes in belly dancing on October 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 5:30 pm; yoga on October 7, 14, 21, 28 at 5:30 pm; interpretative dance workout on October 2, 9, and 16 at 12:30 pm; and

community hustle line dancing on October 7 and 21 at 6:30 pm.

Call The Gordon at 850-8578961 for more information.

Thievery Corporation October 14 Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation’s founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in mainstream social conversation. Thievery Corporation is coming to Vinyl for their outernational tour. Doors open at 7:30 pm and show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are available at vinylmusichall.com.

Pensacola Little Theatre presents: Taking Stock October 15-24 Pensacola Little Theatre will host Taking Stock on Friday, October 15 at 7:30 pm, as well as Sunday October 24 at 2:30 pm. The O’Gara siblings meet after losing both of their parents to decide how to divide up family assets. While they rifle through boxes of memories some unresolved issues between the siblings come to light. Will they find any resolutions to the demons in each of their closets and come out of the other side still a family? This Studio 400 drama is written by local playwrights Milan Smith and Paul Logsdon and Directed by Renee Jordan. For event details, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.

EVENT CALENDAR Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents: Opening Night October 16 Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for the unparalleled excitement of Opening Night!

They will return at full capacity for a season sparkling with energy and joy. It all begins on October 16 with Brahms’ hauntingly beautiful Fourth Symphony, the composer’s monumental work featuring long, lyrical lines and unsentimental grandeur. The program also includes Berlioz’s “Hungarian March” and Liszt’s First Piano Concerto, featuring the return of Roberto Plano.

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Food Truck Fest October 17 Pensacola’s Food Truck Fest will feature several of the city’s finest food trucks. The festival will be held on Sunday, October 17 from 11 am to 8 pm at Vince Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park. A portion of the proceeds go to Feeding the Gulf Coast. There is a $2 entry fee and kids 12 and under are free.

For tickets and event details, visit orangebeachbreeze.com.

Free Pilates in Community Maritime Park October 17 Free one-hour pilates classes will be held in Community Maritime Park on the third Sunday of each month throughout 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

Classes are open to all ages and levels of experience. Certified

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The class is free, but you will need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and any other accessories you would like to use. Stay hydrated! Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water.

Pensacola Interstate Fair October 21 - 31 For 11 days each October, the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds are awash in color, lights and music as the midway roars to life. The fair will be open for good, old-fashioned entertainment from Thursday, October 21 until Sunday, October 31 at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds on Mobile Highway. For more information and event details, visit pensacolafair.com.

OAR Festival October 23 On October 23, from 10 am to 2 pm, The Bayview Community Center will host the OAR Festival, whose mission is to showcase paddling and outdoor experiences in the Pensacola Bay Area and provide the community with recreational opportunities.

With abundant local water resources and a citywide paddling trail, organizers of this event seek to provide access and instruction for safe paddling along with education on Pensacola’s unique natural resources. For more information, visit oarfest.com.

Trunk-Or-Treat AND Dog Adoption Event October 23 On Friday, October 23, Anderson Subaru on Pensacola Blvd. will partner with Phoenix Rising Rescue to host a Trunk-or-Treat and Dog Adoption Event from 11 am until 2 pm. Admission is free to the public and food from Wacked Out Weiner Pensacola will be available for purchase. For event details, visit the Facebook event page.

Amy Grant October 29 Saenger Theatre will host Amy Grant on Friday, October 29 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian

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DRACULA October 29 This Halloween, join ‘Ballet Pensacola’ for the world premiere of Ballet Pensacola’s Artistic Director, Darren McIntyre’s original production of Dracula. This haunting and legendary tale is sure to spookily delight your taste and ballet bite as we travel from Transylvania to London in

pursuit of chaotic seduction, lust and frightful encounter.

The Pensacola Little Theatre will present Dracula on Friday, October 29 at 7 pm. Additional performances will be Saturday, October 30 at 7 pm with a matinee performance on Sunday, October 31 at 2:30 pm.

For tickets and event details, visit balletpensacola.org.

Zarzaur Law’s 3rd Annual FREE Kids’ Halloween Event October 29 Zarzaur Law, P.A., a personal injury law firm based out of Pensacola, Florida, has once again partnered with local downtown businesses to host the 3rd annual “Zalloween” event. “Zalloween” is a free, safe and fun-filled Halloween event for kids to be held at

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the intersection of Palafox and Romana Streets in Downtown Pensacola on Friday, October 29 from 4 to 6 pm. For more information, visit zarzaurlaw.com.

Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers October 29 A quirky lyricist who wears his heart on his sleeve, Sacramento artist Hobo Johnson has found both viral fame and chart success with his unique brand of emo-rap. He began performing as a teenager, but he didn’t adopt the name Hobo Johnson until he was 19 years old and living out of his car after being kicked out of his parents’ house. In 2018, Johnson and his backing band, The Lovemakers, uploaded a video of the song “Peach

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Pensacola Race for Inclusion Benefiting Special Olympics Florida October 30 On Saturday, October 30 at 8 am, join us for a 5K fun run/ walk at Bayview Park as part of Special Olympics Florida’s Race for Inclusion, to raise funds for Special Olympics Florida athletes. Meet inspirational Special Olympics Florida athletes and celebrate inclusion. Special Olympics Florida’s Race for Inclusion is a nine-month campaign to inspire people across Florida

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Shakespeare in Love October 29-31, November 5-7 The University of West Florida (UWF) Department of Theatre presents Shakespeare in Love based on the screenplay

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by Lee Hall with music by Paddy Cunneen. Performances will be held October 29-31 and November 5-7 with shows at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. For tickets

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In This Section 58. By The Numbers: A Look at August’s Market Highlights

60. Home Cleaning Hacks for Fall

62. 3 Rooms Perfect for Adding Focal Points

64. 7 Tips for Selecting a Remodeler

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BY THE NUMBERS A Look at August’s Market Highlights Market Highlights Total sales slipped 8% from July, yet were the best on record for August.

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HOME CLEANING HACKS FOR FALL Cooler fall temperatures mean you’re likely to spend more time indoors.

Taking time to spruce up inside and out can make you more comfortable and give you peace of mind that your home is tidy, clean and prepared to weather the months ahead.

Tidy Outdoor Spaces Before stashing your lawn care equipment, give your home and landscape some end-of-season attention. Use a power washer to clean lawn furniture and store it away from the elements or use covers to protect it.

Clean out gutters and remove debris from flower beds to encourage proper drainage.

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problems that need attention before cold weather sets in.

Look for concerns like loose shutters or siding, cracked or loose shingles, cracks and gaps around doors and windows that may allow moisture or cold air to creep in. Severe weather and cycles of freezing and thawing can exacerbate these problems, so it’s best to make repairs before they result in major damage.

Eliminate Dirt and Dust Moving indoors, take time to remove any dirt and grime that has accumulated. Wash textiles like curtains and rugs. Wipe down kitchen and bathroom surfaces with an antibacterial solution. Dust other parts of the house, including blinds, windowsills, baseboards and other hard-to-reach places.

When it comes to vacuuming, make sure to keep floors clean and free of outside dirt all season long with an all-around cleaner that can vacuum and

mop simultaneously, like the DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI. It provides convenient, efficient, hands-free cleaning you can control via smart home devices.

With a built-in HD camera, the AI-powered robot identifies common household obstacles and intelligently determines how to clean around them, while also providing on-demand home monitoring. Complete with laser mapping and navigation technology to scan and map your floors for faster cleaning and fewer missed spots, it is also compatible with an optional, automatic emptying station that allows for up to 30 days of fully maintenance-free cleaning.

Promote Air Quality In addition to keeping floors clean and allergens under control, there are other steps you can take to promote better air quality while you’re spending more time indoors. Scheduling service for your furnace can help

ensure it’s in good condition before cold weather hits. This is also a good time to replace your air filter and consider a duct cleaning. Take time to clean ceiling fans and reverse the blades so the air circulates but fans don’t create a chilling effect.

Swap Seasonal Essentials A new season brings change, whether it’s simply swapping out your wardrobe or gearing up for a busy season of school activities and sports. Make time to put away out-of-season clothes and other necessities to make room for the things you’ll need for the autumn months. Keep only the things you need and store the rest to help keep clutter under control.

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3 ROOMS PERFECT FOR ADDING FOCAL POINTS You don’t have to be a design expert to create an inviting living space, but with some simple tricks, you can create a home that looks like it’s been styled by a pro.

One way to make a room feel more inviting and comfortable is identifying a focal point to anchor the decor and create a natural, beautiful flow. Without a focal point, a space can feel awkward and disjointed.

These inspirational ideas for using focal points in three popular living spaces can add comfort and beauty that makes you feel right at home.

Kitchen As the heart of the home, the kitchen deserves special attention to make it a welcoming space where you can enjoy spending time. Depending on your design, you’ll discover there are numerous ways to incorporate a focal point in a kitchen, whether it’s bold cabinetry, an island featuring a natural stone countertop or stand-out appliances that make a statement.

The wall space is also a smart place to draw visual attention. An accent wall is an option if you have the space, but the backsplash is another spot where you can make a big impact.

Living Room The main function of a fireplace is to provide warmth, but it’s also a perfect element to use to create a focal point that exudes comfort and style. Make your

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fireplace stand out while also adding an intimate touch by using brick or stone.

As an alternative, you can accent a fireplace with a bold wall treatment. Floor to ceiling brick or stone converts an average wall into an eye-catching focal point, giving a room a natural, yet striking, edge.

From handmade to glazed bricks and everything in between, Glen-Gery’s line of more than 600 brick and stone products offers a diverse array of colors, textures and sizes, providing homeowners the ability to emphasize their focal points while also reflecting their desired design aesthetic.

Bathroom It may be one of the smallest living spaces in a home, but the bathroom sees enough traffic that it’s worth making it a

visually appealing place to be. Even with a diminutive footprint, the bathroom presents numerous options for a focal point, from an intricate wall material to vibrant lighting fixtures and everything in between. Given their relative size, the shower or tub may be a practical focal point; the vanity offers similar appeal. If you prefer a scaled but equally impactful approach, consider highlighting a smaller element, like a stunning vessel sink, or an unexpected element such as a brick or stone accent wall.

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When planning a potential home remodeling project, the list of decisions to make may feel nearly endless. Ultimately, you may find the most important decision is choosing a trustworthy team of professionals to complete the job.

For example, an organization like the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) provides homeowners with helpful ways to find qualified, professional remodelers and contractors. These seven tips can help guide you through the selection process and assist you in making an informed decision that best suits your needs.

1. Look Local Local remodelers have a vested interest to perform quality work that satisfies their customers in order for their business to survive.

That’s why word-of-mouth referrals can be especially helpful in finding options near you. Ask relatives, friends, neighbors and business colleagues who live nearby about projects they’ve completed and the professionals they’ve used. Other resources may include people you know in the local home industry, such as lenders, real estate agents and material suppliers.

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local professional is he or she typically knows and understands the local building codes and permit requirements for your town or city.

Building codes can vary considerably from each jurisdiction and are known to change from year to year.

Most structural work or footprint expansions require permits.

3. Check for Licenses and Insurance Many states, but not all, require contractors to be licensed, bonded and insured. Contact your state or local licensing agencies to ensure the contractor you’re considering meets all requirements. Most states require a contractor to carry worker’s

compensation, property damage and personal liability insurance. Ask for copies of their licenses and insurance to make sure it is current.

4. Check for Violations and Complaints Check with your Consumer Affairs Office and your local chapter of the Better Business Bureau to ensure there are no complaints on record for the contractors you’re considering. You can also search for reviews online and verify they are members of reputable trade organizations that promote professional excellence, such as NARI. 5. Compare Apples with Apples If you solicit estimates from more than one contractor, be sure they are working off the same scope and quality of work. Discuss variations in prices and beware of any

estimate that is substantially lower than the others.

6. Be Informed A good remodeling professional educates clients on green remodeling, universal design, lead safety, new products, building techniques and trends. Make sure you’re hiring someone who has knowledge and expertise relevant to the remodeling industry, as well as the appropriate certifications and experience to complete the job.

7. Check References Don’t rely on a contractor’s personality or demeanor. If a professional does not offer references, ask for them and follow up with a site visit or phone call.

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