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STREETS OPEN FOR THE RETURN OF CICLOVÍA

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CONTENTS FEATURES 15 PICK A BOWL AND FILL A BOWL WITH MANNA FOOD PANTRIES Manna Food Pantries’ largest annual fundraiser returns to Pensacola State College.

19 STREETS OPEN FOR THE RETURN OF CICLOVÍA 2022 Ciclovía Pensacola returns to the downtown streets for its fourth year of cycling, skating and cruising.

23 CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER Resources and helpful tips for selling, donating and recycling the clutter in your life.

27 BROWNSVILLE: AN INTERNATIONAL AND ECLECTIC FOODIE DESTINATION Local foodie and community activist, Christian Wagley, takes readers on a food tour of historic Brownsville.

30 PUTTING THE CULT IN HORTICULTURE: THE BURGEONING COMMUNITY OF HOUSEPLANT HOBBYISTS Local houseplant enthusiasts find community and healing through propagating and sharing unique species.

32 CALIFORNIA DREAMING ON PENSACOLA BAY Inspired by the elegance and history of the Malibu Four Seasons hotel, this Gulf Breeze property is luxurious living at its finest.

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I absolutely love this time of the year. With signs of spring everywhere, I have a greater than normal urge to enthusiastically sort, clean, plan and improve. Living on the Gulf Coast, I have learned not to depend on a weather forecast to know if the season is about to change. Let’s face it—weather here is fickle, at best. Think how miserably hot we are in September and how we hang on every word our weather channel mutters, desperately wanting news of cooler temperatures on the horizon.

One of the first signs of spring here has always been the red bud tree in front of the Garden Center on 9th Avenue. It can still be downright cold outside but when that tree pops out in pink buds, it’s time. Forget the groundhog, forget the calendar.

You can almost take it to the bank that the last frost has passed. Once the tree, filled with songbirds, announces spring, others fall into line and show off their color, as well.

Tulip trees everywhere join the parade. They are almost too beautiful to be real, even

when the petals fall and litter the ground like leftover Mardi Gras confetti. Dogwoods aren’t far behind them, exploding into white blossoms. In addition to the trees, certain birds also get into the game with the proclamation that winter has moved on. Ospreys return to the nest and get busy, really busy, procreating. If you can’t stand there and marvel at the wonder that sends them home every year to the same nest, something is seriously wrong with you. They are geniuses!

Springtime in Pensacola is enough to make even the crabbiest happy. Nature is rich with displays of rebirth in plants and animals. Lucky us to get to experience it.

Yes, this is when I really go to work with plenty of renewed energy. There is nothing like a spring-cleaning plan to make your whole life better. First of all, the labor of cleaning is mindless work and can provide you a much-needed escape from the intensity of intellectual work. Clean out that closet and rearrange every drawer.

Go room-to-room in your home and act like you are first moving in. No procrastination.

I promise it is good for your mental health, and mental well-being translates into physical improvement. Get rid of things you don’t use. Lose the emotional attachment to “stuff” and improve your environment. This is hard for many people to do because of sentimental feelings about

things. An item or two or three strategically placed can be nice, but 100 pictures on every shelf and counter top turns space into chaos. Group them together and pack some of them away. If this is too overwhelming for you to do alone, get advice from someone you know who is good at this sort of thing. Be prepared, though, in case honest feedback is something you may not really want. Don’t forget the pantry when you are organizing. The first time I alphabetized my spices I realized how many duplicates were shoved in the space. They become like socks if you aren’t careful. I love Italian seasonings, but five bottles of oregano and thyme were hogging valuable space. Keeping them in order makes it a whole lot easier to visually scan before making another run for groceries.

has done to so many who were, let’s just say, not in their finest condition. Hopefully, we have all learned a lesson from it and will aggressively take charge of our own health. Most gyms have someone who can advise you and help you take the baby steps that result in wellness. But you have to get started, and no one else can do this for you.

The red buds have bloomed and the ospreys are back.

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However, there is plenty of precaution that can help us be in the best condition possible.

If you don’t have a workout plan, make one. You cannot be a slug and expect to stay healthy. Look what COVID-19

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Pick a Bowl and Fill a Bowl with Manna Food Pantries

by Nicole Willis For the past 40 years, Manna Food Pantries (Manna) has been dedicated to fighting hunger in communities throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The Pensacola-based non-profit organization offers emergency food assistance, services foodrelated needs of vulnerable populations and engages with the community at large to join the fight against hunger.

In 2021 alone, Manna distributed more than 470,000 pounds of food to 31,014 hungry children, seniors and families throughout Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties. Through its pantries, generous partners and dedicated volunteers, Manna’s healthy food distribution footprint stretches far and wide across Northwest Florida. As a non-profit organization, Manna relies solely on grant funds, donations

and year-round fundraising to continue its mission.

On March 25 from 6 to 8 pm at the Pensacola State College Lou Ross Gymnasium (Bldg. #3), Manna will host its largest annual fundraiser, The Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl. The 2022 event will mark the 15th year the event has been hosted.

The event will feature local art and food, with all proceeds directly supporting Manna Food Pantries. At the fundraiser, guests will enjoy art created by local talent and food from various restaurants around Pensacola. At the event, guests choose a clay bowl designed by a local artist. Each bowl is handcrafted and unique with variance in colors and sizes. The bowls are designed by artists from the First City Art Center and Pensacola State College.

After picking a bowl, guests will have a chance to sample various soups and foods from local restaurants. Food vendors will be stationed around the perimeter of the gymnasium to serve guests.

“The event’s proceeds benefit Manna’s services, providing food to the hungry in Escambia and Santa Rosa County through various pantries and our programs,” Manna’s Development Director, Kerri Smayda said. Since the first event held in 2006, the event has raised more than $380,000 to benefit the hungry in our community.

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“It’s named after Bill Clover, who was a longtime supporter of Manna. He started this event and helped sustain it until he passed away in 2018.

Once he passed, we changed the name to ‘The Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl’ to honor him and his memory.”

annual fundraiser. We don’t do several events throughout the year, this is the one. This event is really critical for us and these funds are critical to the work that we do,” Smayda explained.

Like many businesses and organizations, Manna’s standard operations have been significantly impacted

by COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, Manna was forced to suspend many of its fundraising events over the past two years, including The Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl event.

The event was first established in 2006 and held at Pensacola State College. Since its inception, the event has undergone several name changes. In 2018, the fundraiser was re-named to honor one of the event’s original founders, Bill Clover, who had recently passed away.

“It’s named after Bill Clover, who was a longtime supporter of Manna. He actually started this event and helped sustain it until he passed away in 2018.

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the name to ‘The Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl’ to honor him and his memory,” Smayda said.

Bill Clover was a professor at Pensacola State College in their visual arts department for more than 50 years. Clover and his students played a huge role in the development and execution of the event.

Manna and event organizers will implement COVID-19 safety precautions to ensure that volunteers and guests feel comfortable at the event.

“This is a food event and we will take extra care to be sure that anything that can be individually handled or packaged will be done that way.

We will follow any guidelines that Pensacola State College has in place in terms of their policies to allow for maximum capacity crowds,” Smayda explained.

Manna is still seeking local restaurants to help serve food at the event as there are still vendor slots available for those interested in participating.

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Streets Open for the Return of Ciclovía

By Dakota Parks and Nicole Willis

W

arm weather, blooming flowers and outdoor activities all mark spring's arrival. It’s that time of year when we can finally shed those extra layers of clothing and enjoy weather more typical of Florida. Thankfully, there is an event where Pensacolians can gather and celebrate the spring with a bout of outdoor fun—Ciclovía.

Ciclovía Pensacola will return to downtown Pensacola on March 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. On this day, the streets of downtown Pensacola will close down to be opened up; that is, all motorized traffic will be closed along Palafox and Main Street so that people can roam the open streets with their bikes, boards, skates, scooters— any form of transportation as long as it isn’t motorized.

Ciclovía, which translates to “open streets,” started out as an activist movement in Bogotá, Columbia in 1974. Activists were concerned with the effects of Bogotá over industrialization on people’s health. Since then, Ciclovía has transformed into a regular outdoor extravaganza recurring every Sunday in Columbia. Ciclovía is now an international event adopted by more than 400 cities worldwide.

The weekly ciclovías in Bogotá attract approximately two million people—around 30 percent of Bogotá’s entire population. What began as an activist movement has grown to become a weekly event that promotes healthy living, social interaction and tactical urbanism.

On March 26, the public is invited to come out and embrace the clean air and car-free streets for Ciclovía

2022 in downtown Pensacola.

Individuals are invited to cruise the downtown streets on non-motorized vehicles: bikes, skateboards, roller blades, scooters, unicycles— even Heelys if you still happen to have a pair lying around from 2008. If wheels aren’t your speed, join the party and run, skip or dance around. Streets will be closed to vehicles on Palafox from Garden Street to Plaza de Luna and Bayfront and Main Street from Wharf Avenue to Clubbs Street.

A full map of the event’s course is available on the Ciclovía Pensacola website.

“The downtown street grid is the perfect place for bike riding, walking and enjoying outdoor exercise that benefits our minds and bodies. That’s especially true when those streets are closed to motorized vehicles,” Ciclovía Pensacola Chairman

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“The downtown street grid is the perfect place for bike riding, walking and enjoying outdoor exercise that benefits our minds and bodies.

That’s especially true when those streets are closed to motorized vehicles.”

Rand Hicks said. “Ciclovía creates a fun, safe place to meet your neighbors from our many diverse neighborhoods and experience downtown in a unique and fun way.”

In addition to the open streets, attendees will also have a chance to enjoy multiple activities geared for children and adults of all ages. This year’s event will feature active pursuits such as hatha yoga, ecstatic dancing, stepping and more. Multiple vendors and food booths will also be on-site for the event. Children’s activities will be hosted in locations along Main Street down to the Seville Square area.

The success of Ciclovía isn’t just measurable by turnout but also by the aspirations of the event.

Part of what Ciclovía aims to do is give people the opportunity to discover new locations, venues

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and merchants throughout downtown Pensacola.

By having free reign of the downtown streets, people will be able to explore new places that they may have never been to before. Attendees can stop by restaurants, retail shops, museums and art galleries. According to research conducted by the University of West Florida and Visit Pensacola, 57 percent of Ciclovía participants either discovered a new store or restaurant by attending the event and according to Majority Opinion Research, Ciclovía has a $1 million dollar impact on our area.

The benefits of Ciclovía, however, go beyond the economic factor by improving Pensacola’s overall health and social environment. It’s easy to see how Ciclovía promotes healthy living. Evidence from past Pensacola Ciclovías suggests that it’s fun enough to attract a crowd and make an impact. In March 2019, an estimated 15,000 people crowded downtown streets for Ciclovía. This year’s event marks the fifth year of Ciclovía

being hosted in Pensacola.

Event organizers look forward to bringing back Ciclovía for 2022 after having to cancel the event in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attendance at Ciclovía has grown each year since the inaugural event was held in 2017, Hicks explained. “People really enjoy this event. They love downtown, they love being outside in the spring and they love meeting and engaging with their neighbors. They want more ciclovías, and we are delighted to provide this

annual celebration. Come join us where Palafox meets Main at noon on the 26th,” Hicks said.

To learn more about Ciclovía 2022, visit cicloviapensacola.com or follow @CicloviaPensacola on Facebook and Instagram.

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Clear Your Clutter

by Nicole Willis

The spring season is fastly approaching and for many of us, this means it is time for spring cleaning. But let’s face it, clearing out the clutter and organizing the house can be an intimidating and sometimes overwhelming task.

Professional organizer Jodi Brown suggests starting small to make a big difference, “We get overwhelmed by the whole project; it terrifies people. Sorting is key. Take a small section of whatever you need to clean,” Brown explained. “Go through that section, maybe try setting a short timer and see what you are able to accomplish, then step away. Go back the next day and do the exact same thing,” she said.

Once you have sorted the clutter, it’s time to clear it out of the house by either selling, donating, recycling or simply discarding the unwanted items. Selling is a great way to recoup some of your investment in nicer items. You might be surprised by how much people are willing to pay for something that you deem to be unappealing or outdated. Donating to a good cause is another way to clear the clutter and give back at the same time.

With items that have completely outlived their usefulness, consider recycling them in an effort to keep them out of landfills.

SELLING When it comes to selling, there are both online and local options to help you make a profit from your second-hand goods. eBay is one of the most well-known online marketplaces. From clothes and jewelry to toys and niche products, eBay is a great place to sell your unwanted items. One thing to keep in mind is that eBay does take a portion of the sale price, which varies by each sale. The final value fee

for most categories is 12.55 percent of the sale price or lower, plus 30 cents.

If eBay is not for you, consider selling on Mercari. Mercari is an online marketplace similar to eBay, in that you can sell anything and everything. Clothes, toys and electronics all sell well on Mercari. Mercari charges sellers a minimum fee of 10 percent of the item price for a completed sale.

Got something fashionable that is just no longer your style? Look no further than Poshmark, an online marketplace to sell new or used fashion items such as clothing, accessories, purses and shoes. Poshmark’s commission fees are very straightforward. For all sales under $15, Poshmark takes $2.95 and for sales of $15 or more, Poshmark takes 20 percent of the item’s cost.

Depop is another online marketplace to sell fashion pieces. While you can find clothing

of all kinds on Depop, vintage clothing sells best. Come across an old pair of Levi’s or your dad’s vintage band tee? You can make some serious profit on Depop. Depop charges a 10 percent fee for all sales as well as a transaction fee from either PayPal or Depop Payments, varying on each sale.

Do you have a luxury item that you no longer use but can’t bring yourself to throw away? Make some of your money back by selling it on The RealReal. The RealReal, Inc. is a marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment. They are a reputable place to sell and purchase luxury fashion, fine jewelry and designer bags. Because the price points for items on The RealReal can vary greatly, the selling fees vary as well. Before listing your item, be sure to check the costs of the selling fees.

If you’re looking to avoid shipping costs, there are plenty of local platforms for selling your goods. Facebook Marketplace

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is widely used around the country.

Facebook Marketplace makes it easy to schedule items for pick up or shipping.

Local pickup can save you some serious cash by avoiding shipping fees on large items. If you just want your stuff out of your space, you can also list it for free on Facebook Marketplace and have people come by and pick it up themselves. The best part about Facebook Marketplace is that they charge no fees, making it completely free and easy to list your items. Other online marketplaces that offer local pickup options are Craigslist and OfferUp. Furniture and vehicles are commonly sold on these three marketplaces. Be sure to meet in a safe and public place. Many police stations allow marketplace transactions in their parking lots to keep all parties safe.

If you are looking to sell clothes locally, there are resale stores that will look through your clothing and make you offers on pieces that they could resell.

Plato’s Closet is a chain retailer that buys and sells trendy clothing targeted towards young adults. There is a Plato’s Closet in Pensacola located on North Davis Highway. Simply bring in your unwanted clothes and an employee will make you an offer on anything they think Plato’s Closet could resell. You can then accept the offer in cash or store credit.

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unisex clothing. Similar to the buying process at Plato’s Closet, you can bring in anything that may be of interest to them and they will look through it and see what they can resell. They then offer you cash or store credit for any clothing that they want. There are also a few local consignment shops like Rococo in Pensacola and Elite Repeats in Gulf Breeze that accept high-end formalwear, designer handbags and other big-name labels. Consigning your gently-used items is another great way to make a return on your previous investment.

DONATING Do you have good items, but just no time to sell them? Consider donating them to a local thrift shop. Before you drop off your stuff at a donation center, make sure everything is in good shape. Make sure that all items donated are not broken, expired or damaged. Donating items is a great way to support a good cause while also clearing your space.

Waterfront Rescue Mission is a local thrift store chain that has several locations throughout Southern Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Purchases made at Waterfront Rescue Mission provide food, shelter, counseling and recovery services to the homeless along the Gulf Coast.

Another charitable thrift store is Teen Challenge SuperThrift. This thrift store

chain has seven locations in Florida and one location in Georgia. There are three Teen Challenge SuperThrift locations in Pensacola. Purchases made here provide goods and support to teens and adults enrolled in Teen Challenge, a non-profit specializing in the recovery and prevention of life-controlling issues. Loaves and Fishes Thrift Store is another charitable thrift store in Pensacola. Proceeds from the thrift shop support the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, which serves the hungry and provides for families in need.

When donating your items to any of these organizations, you’re supporting a good cause in your community.

RECYCLING If you have any goods that can be recycled, find out about your local recycling options.

Recycling services vary by location. To learn what items can be recycled and where, contact your local chamber or trash service company. You can also check out earth911.com—a unique website that allows you to specify what types of items you want to recycle in your area. On the website, you will be asked to select an item category and enter your zip code. Earth911 will then search your area and inform you of places where you can recycle your items.

Some chain stores allow you to recycle certain types of items. For example, Best Buy and Staples can recycle your old electronics.

Earth911 will show you which of the chain stores around you offer such services.

So whether you’re looking to make a profit from your gently-used clothing and accessories, or you simply want to donate to a good cause, there are plenty of local and online options to help you eliminate the clutter in your life. Happy cleaning!

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Brownsville

An International and Eclectic Foodie Destination

by Christian Wagley photos by Garrett Hallbauer + Guy Stevens

I’ve said it for several years and it’s only become truer with each passing year: Brownsville is my favorite food destination in Pensacola.

For those who love an international mix of tastes, this early Pensacola suburb located northwest of downtown hosts a concentration of tasty and inexpensive food, served by locally-owned restaurants and markets that are such fun and eclectic places to shop and dine. And so it is that I find myself on a mid-winter afternoon eating my way through some of my Brownsville favorites, from Vietnamese and Middle Eastern to tropical fruits, sweet desserts and an end-of-theday beer to wash it all down.

I start out during the lunch rush at Saigon Oriental Market and Deli, and since it’s a cold February day my choice is easy—pho.

Pronounced “fuh,” this is the classic Vietnamese soup made with beef broth, meat or tofu, thin rice noodles, a mix of bean sprouts, fresh herbs like basil and mint, jalapenos and lime. The broth is the most warming and healing of any soup, with the subtle flavors of star anise, cardamom, fennel seeds along with a touch of cinnamon.

It warms my body and palate.

The drink cooler is just as fun and varied, with mostly Asian drinks ranging from the more usual coconut juice and green tea to lychee nectar, white gourd drink and more. I stick with my

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Brownsville An International and Eclectic Foodie Destination Top: A selection of menu items at Saigon Oriental Market and Deli.

Below: Gyro on the vertical rotisserie at Taste of Jerusalem.

usual coconut juice, which includes the pleasing roughness of the pulp.

Like many of the Vietnamese and Asian-oriented food markets in Brownsville, the market side is actually the much larger side of Saigon’s business. While dining in the simply-furnished deli, I enjoy the scene of mainly local Vietnamese residents shopping among open boxes of tropical fruits and vegetables and 50-pound bags of jasmine rice. After my meal, I scoop up a few dragon fruits and mangoes to take home.

From Saigon, I set out on foot down West Cervantes Street to continue my adventure at Easy Going Gallery, one of the latest additions to the neighborhood scene. It’s a café, art gallery and event space that also includes studio spaces for local artists in an old masonry building that was once the Brownsville Post Office.

I meet over hot coffee and tea with musicians and community advocates, Mike and Rivka Kilmer, who live just a block away with their two daughters. They frequent the gallery for the great coffee and the chance to meet local artists who bring a vibe that reminds them of their experiences in the New York City area, where they both grew up.

We talk about the new shops and restaurants in

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the neighborhood and how they like that Brownsville is still “a bit rough around the edges.” They express hope that as the area becomes more popular, more affordable housing programs and other incentives will become available to help Brownsville keep the diversity of residents that make it so special.

Following my turmeric tea, I have a hankering for something sweet.

Just a few steps away is Taste of Jerusalem, which has reclaimed the old Brownsville landmark, Oscar’s Restaurant, and filled it with Middle Eastern food and a small market with specialties like Turkish delight (a family of candies made from a gel of starch and sugar), olives, spices and dates.

My usual choice for a meal is one of the vegetarian platters that brings me an overflowing plate of hummus, baba ghanoush,

stuffed grape leaves, falafel and Jerusalem salad with plenty of pita bread. Today it’s the baklava I seek. This dessert of the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East features layers of filo pastry and pistachios sweetened with honey and splashed with rose water. I love the combination of nuts and dough, and while it’s quite sweet, the portion size is small. It’s just right, and I enjoy it while the restaurant plays videos of lovely street scenes from the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.

I head back out into a sunny afternoon and check out a few nearby businesses that include an artist’s studio, an Army-Navy surplus store and an old-school parts shop where do-ityourselfers can get nearly any type of bolt or screw.

It’s all part of that eclectic mix of Brownsville.

It’s now past 5 pm and I’m ready for a light dinner.

I head east and arrive at Quickly, a Vietnamese restaurant also offering

fresh sushi and serving as (based on the number going out the door) a veritable factory for boba tea—an iced tea drink made from milk, flavorings and sweet tapioca pearls.

My go-to here has always been the banh mi, a Vietnamese sandwich that became a popular street food in 1950s Saigon, bringing together French bread with fresh sliced cucumber, cilantro, onion, pickled carrots, jalapeno, meat or tofu and Asian aioli. Since each sandwich is made to order,

Top Left: Skewered beef and chicken on the grill at Taste of Jerusalem.

Top Center: Tea and coffee display at Easy Going Gallery.

Top Right: Christian Wagley, Mike Kilmer and Rivka Kilmer enjoy tea and coffee at Easy Going Gallery.

they can be prepared however one likes.

I dine-in with a tofu banh mi, light on the jalapenos. It’s the fresh French bread and mix of vegetables and cilantro that makes these sandwiches so special and different from every other in a crowded American sandwich landscape. I decided to skip the boba tea and hold out for a beverage at one of Pensacola’s iconic watering holes two blocks away.

Stepping inside what on the outside is one

of the plainest brick buildings in Pensacola, I’ve entered the Elbow Room. My eyes take a few seconds to adjust from the bright outdoors to the relative darkness inside, and the whole place glows red from multiple lamps and beer signs. This legendary West Pensacola hangout began in 1963 in a style the owners call “respectful Speakeasyesque,” with cold beer and great pizza.

The original owner Jim Flynn was a lover of Star Trek, and his collection of show memorabilia still covers the walls.

There are also pinball machines, board games and a dartboard for more fun. The workday has ended and more people start to roll in, including a surfer who sits next to me at the bar and tables of coworkers fresh from the office winding down at the end of the week.

Lesa, one of the owners, brings me a menu of food, beer, mixed drinks

and homemade desserts that includes a set of house rules to help ensure good behavior. Number one on the list is “Respect the establishment!” That seems easy enough. The staff is friendly, the patrons are laidback, and I’m pretty relaxed under all of the red light that improves my night vision—a trick used on submarines and aircraft cockpits. I order a double chocolate stout, dark and heavy with lovely flavors of cocoa—great for a cool evening. Each time the front door opens, some light and street noise slips in, but the atmosphere inside remains calm. My afternoon adventure in Brownsville ends here, but I’ll be back for more next week.

RECOMMENDED EATS Saigon Oriental Market and Deli 604 N. Pace Boulevard Follow @SaigonOrientalMarketAndDeli on Facebook Easy Going Gallery 701 N. V Street Follow @easygoinggallery on Facebook & Instagram Taste of Jerusalem 2805 W. Cervantes Street Follow @tasteofjursalempensacola on Facebook Quickly 2416 W. Cervantes Street Follow @quickly_pensacola on Instagram Elbow Room 2213 W. Cervantes Street Follow @elbowroompensacola on Facebook & Instagram

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Putting the Cult in

Horticulture

The Burgeoning Community of Houseplant Hobbyists

By Dakota Parks

At the onset of the pandemic two years ago, it seemed like everyone was picking up a new hobby, whether that be learning how to make sourdough bread—or buying houseplants. While houseplants have taken on a cult following on social media in the past few years, their popularity has only continued to flourish as the world began to reopen. If you ask a houseplant hobbyist, potted plants not only decorate and accessorize your home, but they also give people something to look forward to as they watch new leaves unfurl, flowers bloom and life grow at the tips of their fingers. Caring for houseplants is a therapeutic outlet for many, and the hobby connects people to a burgeoning community of likeminded enthusiasts through social media groups, plant swaps and even little free plant libraries scattered throughout the city. Pensacola Magazine spoke with an array of houseplant enthusiasts along the Gulf Coast to learn more about this budding community.

For 21-year-old Falen McClellan, plants offer an endless learning opportunity. There is always a new variety of species to discover,

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new growth habits to observe and new care tips to learn. McClellan owns hundreds of houseplants and has been working at Pensacola Seed & Garden for the past five years.

“During COVID, and now after, we’ve seen more business than the owner has in 35 years at this location,” McClellan explained.

“Plants provided people an accessible and therapeutic outlet during quarantine, as nurseries like us that sold food items were allowed to stay open and smaller specialty nurseries hit the online markets to stay afloat. Plants gave people something to look forward to, care for, feel less alone and a way to connect with communities of other plant people when they needed it most.”

This therapeutic outlet is exactly what brought Lacy Bizek, 32, back home to her family farm in Mossy Head, Florida, where she spent months renovating three 100-foot by 20-foot commercial greenhouses that were damaged by a hurricane. Bizek lost her job at the start of the pandemic, where she traveled full time in an RV working festivals and events. In February 2021, she opened her nursery, Anavrin Botanicals, which specializes in aroids and tropical plants. The nursery, which she affectionately calls a “jungle,” is open by appointment only. While she has always been a long-time lover of plants, she explained that the pandemic has allowed her to find her true calling while healing in the process.

“The whole process of building this business has really saved my life,” Bizek said. “I’ve struggled a lot with anxiety and depression, and plants have always been very healing to me. I think that a lot of people find comfort in the community that the plant world provides as well. I’ve met some really wonderful people selling plants, and I love to stay in touch to see how the plants thrive in their care and just talk about plants. When I named my business, I chose Anavrin, because it’s Nirvana spelled backwards. It really is my little piece of heaven—my happy place that I want to share with others.”

36-year-old Tarrah Schiller, a healthcare worker and avid plant collector, has decorated her home with antiques, floral prints, rattan furniture and a few hundred house plants. Schiller has

always loved gardening and tending for plants, but it wasn’t until she was recovering from an injury in 2017 that she really started to collect houseplants. Schiller’s plant collection and DIY cactus terrarium made out of a 1950s TV console went viral in the online plant community and was featured on several blogs. Like many hobbyists, Schiller is a member in several online plant groups, internationally and locally, and met one of her closest friends through one of these local plant groups.

“I think it’s really special to watch something grow and to have friends that appreciate the same thing,” she explained. “I work in medicine at a major hospital, and COVID has been tough. With all of the stress, trauma and death, people need an outlet. People need some hope. And I think caring for plants is rewarding, relaxing, calming and healing. It’s been my way of decompressing. I met one of my closest friends who is an ER nurse in one of these groups. We bonded over plants and what we have both been going through at work. It started out by her leaving a box of plants on my porch, then I would leave a box of plants on her porch. We became quick friends.”

Social media has played a big role in connecting plant enthusiasts. Locally, there are several Facebook groups where members post plants to sell, trade, give away or organize plant swaps. People also post looking for advice on struggling plants, share new arrivals at local nurseries and even show where to buy clearance pots and discount plant items. A few of these local groups include Emerald Coast Plant Hobbyist Buy, Sell, Trade, Gift; Pensacola Plant People, BST; Pensacola Plant Peeps; Plant Swap Pensacola; and Emerald Coast Plant Libraries.

40-year-old Melissa Cotton, owner of Millie’s Garden Boutique, is an admin for the Emerald Coast Plant Hobbyist group and began selling plants on Facebook for porch pickup before she opened her shop in November 2020 at the Garden on Palafox & Main in downtown Pensacola. Cotton works full

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“At my shop, we carry a lot of plants that you won’t typically find in big box stores,” Cotton said. “At most independent nurseries, you get a more diverse selection of plants and your plants are better cared for. At big box stores, plants that get infestations are sometimes kept on the shelves until they’re too bad to sell and they hit the dumpster. All of our plants get personal attention every day. We check under every leaf, and if something is wrong, it’s taken home to rehab to be treated.”

Cotton also explained that while social media has fed the popularity of houseplants, it has also created an insurgence of collecting rare plants as consumers rush to find their wish list plants and prices skyrocket.

Plants that cost $30 a few years ago now sell for upwards of $300.

“Variegated plants are very rare, and that’s just because they’re not very common in nature,” Cotton explained.

“Only one in every 100,000 plants has natural variegation. They also grow slower. So, because they’re harder to find and suddenly way more people want

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Plants are so resilient and incredible.

You get to watch them grow from this tiny thing that you worked so hard on to a cutting that can be shared and loved by someone else.” them, that demand drives up the price.

The other thing is where they come from.

A lot of these rare plants are not native to the United States. They grow in the Amazon Basin and are imported from countries like Peru, Ecuador and Brazil.”

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As Bizek also explained, each leaf on a variegated plant is unique. Plant hobbyists get a thrill watching new leaves unfurl and seeing a totally different pattern on each leaf. Each plant variety also has multiple variegation patterns.

“Take the Monstera deliciosa for example.

It’s a staple in almost any plant collector’s collection,” Bizek said. “Variegated monsteras are very popular right now.

In our collection alone, we have at least six different albo monsteras all with different variegation patterns. With the albos, the variegation is technically unstable, which means it could either be lost or the plant could go full albo, which means it’s putting out full white leaves.

When you think about a leaf, think of it like a solar panel. And the green parts are cells in the solar panel that are alive, while the white parts are cells that are dead. The plant cannot photosynthesize when there is too much variation. So, a lot of times a plant can die if it continues to produce all solid white leaves.”

While social media has helped drive up the prices of these rare plants, it has also helped combat the expensive aspects of the hobby by hosting plant swaps and connecting people to little free plant libraries. 40-year-old Phil Zayas, is the owner of Emerald Republic Brewing Co. and a new plant parent, which in plant hobbyist lingo, some would call a “plant daddy.” Zayas recently hosted a plant swap at the brewery where more than 150 people attended.

“I love the idea of treating plants like a trading card game,” Zayas said. “It was cool to see people bring out their propagations and get to take home plants they have always wanted. Helping connect people who all share the same passion and hobby, and come together for a beer, is an amazing thing. I think everyone should try caring for a plant. Give it a couple tries.

Start off with something easy and low maintenance and go from there. You’ll see it’s actually kind of nice to have something to brighten up the inside of your house and make it more cozy and colorful.”

28-year-old Jacquelyn Sternung, who works in marketing, has been busy propagating her plants to restock her little free plant library when it reopens in the spring. The rules are simple: take a plant, leave a plant. Sternung first opened her library in June 2021 and loves seeing how excited neighbors and friends are to trade plants, seedlings and even extra pots and gardening supplies. Her plant library is located at 1804 E Baars Street in Pensacola. Fellow plant enthusiasts can find a full list of plant library locations on Facebook @EmeraldCoastPlantLibraries.

“I think there’s something to be said about how crisp and refreshing the smell of dirt can be and how it feels when you really dig your hands in,” Sternung said.

“It’s almost like being a little kid again, playing outside. For me, the hobby brings back the days of grade school science projects, like growing seeds in a Ziplock with a damp cloth, and of course, tomato growing competitions with my grandpa.

I find solace in playing some music and just repotting and propagating my plants.

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California Dreaming on Pensacola Bay

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ucked away on Bayshore Road, just east of the Naval Live Oak Nature Preserve off Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze sits a Spanish Colonial Revivalstyle estate inspired by the elegance and grandeur of the iconic Malibu Four Seasons hotel in California.

The sprawling bayfront sanctuary sits on nearly four acres of lush green property with towering live oaks and old-growth trees, native shrubs, mature palms and dozens of citrus trees, giving the property an Old Florida feel. A long, meandering drive lined with 100-year-old native live oaks leads to a grand circular drive and to the entryway of the six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath, 7,400-square-foot home.

The Spanish Colonial Revival design style is evident in the curved arches, hand-painted tile, beamed wood ceilings, ornamental ironwork and a terracotta roof that is reminiscent of the fine architecture of the Spanish style mansions from the 1920s and 30s. While paying homage to history, the builders also incorporated modern standards and state-of-the-art technology. Constructed to far exceed standard hurricane building codes, the ICF-constructed concrete home’s exterior features a stucco finish that was painstakingly applied with slight imperfections to give the façade a sense of depth and history. The home also boasts a high-tech security system, impact windows, a geothermal heat pump and a whole-house back up generator.

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Outdoor Spaces Outside, the bay is the star of the show and each element of the property has been designed with that in mind. The covered entertaining space is wrapped in jasmine and leads to the custom tiled pool deck where a geometric saltwater pool and fountain accentuate the views and complement the natural landscape. A dock with a covered boat lift offers easy access for enjoying a waterfront lifestyle.

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Great Room + Kitchen Inside, the great room offers 20-foot ceilings, exposed beams and old-world iron light fixtures.

Mennonite master craftsmen handcrafted the custom woodwork featured throughout the home. The centerpiece of the great room, however, is the stunning view. Framed by massive custom windows, the bay stretches out in every direction. The custom Spanish tile floors were made by hand and sun-cured in Mexico and small footprints of field mice and other animals are sometimes visible in the tiles, adding natural character to the overall design.

The spacious kitchen also overlooks the bay and offers plenty of amenities for cooking

and entertaining. The custom blue Viking side-by-side fridge, wall ovens and gas range add a surprisingly luxurious splash of color to the rich, dark wood custom cabinetry. The kitchen

also boasts a separate butlers pantry, three dishwashers and custom tiles that complement the vibrant blue appliances.

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Staircase, Billiard Room + Study A long, hand-tiled hall leads to a dedicated billiards room, which features giant oak doors and filtered light from a row of small, high windows. The elegant staircase with vintagestyle wrought iron railing adds to the old-world charm.

A favorite room for owners and guests is the dark, wood-lined study. Oak paneled walls and library shelves combined with pops of red velvet, oriental rugs, coffered ceilings and a hand-tiled glass fireplace (with a hidden television behind the painting) make this room the perfect spot for relaxing with a coffee or cocktail while enjoying the views from the large French door windows.

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The master bedroom’s soaring oak ceilings, exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows create a light-filled sanctuary. The adjoining master bath also features a marvel of custom tile

work, along with a steam shower with a magnificent tiled archway serving as the point of entry. The master bath also boasts a Jacuzzi tub, dual marble vanities, and two walk-in closets.

Master Bedroom + Master Bath While the current owners have enjoyed this paradise on the bay, they have recently decided to put the estate on the market. For more information, contact Josh Ward with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Main Street Properties at 850-377-6866.

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EVENT CALENDAR Pensacola Ice Flyers Schedule March home games at the Pensacola Bay Center in downtown Pensacola. For tickets and information, visit pensacolaiceflyers.com.

March 11 at 7:05 pm – Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs Ice Flyers March 12 at 7:05 pm – Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs Ice Flyers March 25 at 7:05 pm – Fayetteville Marksmen vs Ice Flyers March 26 at 7:05 pm – Fayetteville Marksmen vs Ice Flyers March 27 at 5:05 pm – Fayetteville Marksmen vs Ice Flyers April 1 at 7:05 pm – Evansville Thunderbolts vs Ice Flyers April 2 at 7:05 pm – Evansville Thunderbolts vs Ice Flyers

The Sun Belt Conference March 2-7 The Sun Belt Conference basketball tournament will be played in Pensacola, FL on March 2-7, marking the beginning of NCAA March Madness. The 12 men’s and women’s Sun Belt teams are competing at the Pensacola Bay Center. For tickets and information visit ticketmaster. com.

Badfish: Tribute to Sublime March 4 Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime channels the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time. Badfish encompasses the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music.The show will be held at the Vinyl Music Hall on March 4 at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased via vinylmusichall. com.

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Every year O’Riley’s is able to collect food and donations for Manna Food Pantries through the annual Pensacola Grog Black Tie Gala March to help feed the hungry in Escambia and Santa March 26, Rosa 2022 counties.

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UWF’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is hosting an evening centered around the spiritual, therapeutic and meditative uses of the labyrinth. This event will include an expert panel discussion, Gregorian chants, dance and a chance for attendees to walk a labyrinth. The event will be held at the UWF Student Commons Auditorium (Bldg. 22) and will run from 5:30 to 8 pm.

This performance and lecture program highlights the relationships between visual art, history and music surrounding Pensacola Opera’s upcoming show, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville on March 11.

The lecture will be followed by performances from the score

by Pensacola Opera’s Artists in Residence. Then, a curator from The Pensacola Museum of Art will explore a visual artrelated topic correlating with Rossini. Shows will be held at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre on March 11 at 7:30 pm and March 13 at 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

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The UWF Women in Leadership Conference is an impactful event for young and seasoned professionals alike. The 8th annual conference will provide opportunities for attendees to hear from and connect with prominent women leaders from across the state who have achieved both personal and professional success. The conference will be held at the UWF Conference Center on March 11 from 8 am to 3 pm. Registration is required to attend the event. For more information visit uwf.edu.

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EVENT CALENDAR PJ Morton, Live Concert March 12 Whether performing, playing or producing, the GRAMMY® Award- and Dove® Awardwinning multi-instrumentalist, PJ Morton, consistently crafts work of a classic caliber on stage and in the studio. PJ Morton will be performing at the Vinyl Music Hall on March 12 at 8 pm.

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Mountainfilm on Tour March 12 The Colorado-born outdoor film festival, Mountainfilm, is coming to Pensacola. This traveling film festival showcases documentary films about pressing environmental and social issues. Mountainfilm seeks to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. The tour will soon visit Pensacola at Museum Plaza at 120 Church St. on Saturday March 12 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The show kicks off on Saturday March 12 at 6:30 pm.

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Ever’Market @ Nine Mile Road March 12 Join Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe at their Nine Mile Road location for this monthly market event. This monthly market allows customers to come out and support responsible local agriculture and small businesses. There will be multiple local vendors outside of the store and samples inside.

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Bike Pensacola’s March Slow Ride March 12

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Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town, the Slow Ride! Each month attendees explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride among friends.

This month’s Slow Ride will be held on March 12 at Museum Plaza, located at 120 Church St., and will begin at 3 pm.

March’s Slow Ride will be in conjunction with Mountainfilm on Tour, a traveling film festival showcasing culturally rich documentary films. The film festival will follow the Slow Ride at Museum Plaza. For more information about the Slow Ride, visit bikepensacola.org or @BikePensacola on Facebook.

Drayton Farley is back in the taproom during a short run to Central Florida, and he's bringing his tour mate, Tony Logue, along for the ride.

Farley and Logue fit into the genres of country, folk, and Americana music. As always, there's no cover and beers will be in abundance. Be sure to catch their set at Alga Beer Company on March 18 at 6 pm. For updates and event details, follow @algabeerco on Facebook and Instagram.

Anastasia March 15, 16 Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventurefilled new musical, Anastasia, is on a journey to Pensacola at last! This dazzling show transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.

Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. The show will be held at the Saenger Theatre on March 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

Pensacola Community Market March 19 Pensacola Community Market is a community-centered event that seeks to support and serve the Pensacola area. The market will feature an array of local businesses that range from hand made items to services.

Apart from the businesses, there will be a children’s activities area as well as food and drinks.

The market will be hosted on March 19 from 10 am to 3pm at 418 W Garden St. in downtown Pensacola, across the street from EverMan’s Cooperative.

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Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents: American Classics March 26 Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra to explore the contributions of a diverse range of American composers with selections from Duke Ellington’s balletic The River, the adventurous themes of Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid, and Amy Beach’s “Gaelic” Symphony, the first symphony written and published by a female American composer. The show will be held at the Saenger Theatre on March 26 and will begin at 7:30 pm. For tickets and details, visit ticketmaster.com.

Hairspray the Musical March 29, 30 Broadway’s Tony Awardwinning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event, Hairspray, is back on tour. Join 16-yearold Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Don’t miss this “exhilaratingly funny and warmhearted musical comedy” (The New Yorker). The show will be held at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre on March 29 and 30 at 7:30 pm. Visit ticketmaster.com for tickets and information.

The Price is Right Live April 2 The Price Is Right Live™ is a sell-out interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” and play classic games made famous by the iconic network television show, The Price is Right. Contestants can win cash, sought-after appliances, epic vacations and, of course, a brand-new car! Showing to sold-out audiences for more than a decade and counting, The Price Is Right Live™ has given away more than 12 million dollars worth of cash and prizes to lucky audience members all across North America. The show will be held at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre April 2 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

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Santa Rosa County AGRI-PLEX Puts County on Map as Regional Agricultural Hub

By Morgan Cole What began as a small county fair featuring rides, livestock shows and rodeos has grown into a regional agricultural hub. The completion of the final phase of the Santa Rosa County AGRI-PLEX project is putting the county on the map as an agrarian destination for farmers, ranchers and children alike.

After several years of planning and construction, the Santa Rosa County (SRC) AGRI-PLEX in Milton, FL is officially open for business. The completion of a new exhibit hall finishes off the final piece of the AGRIPLEX project which also houses the June Ates Arena, a livestock barn and 25 acres of land for the Santa Rosa County Fair. The project has been in the works for more than seven years, starting with the June Ates arena that was first built back in 2013.

“The AGRI-PLEX maintains awareness of the importance of agriculture within our region and specifically in Santa Rosa County through the promotion of agricultural events monthly and other large-scale events throughout the year,” Outreach and Community Liaison for Santa Rosa County Grants and Special Projects Department, Kyle Holley explained.

After two long years of permitting and construction delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the completion of the 36,000-acre AGRIPLEX development marks an important milestone for both the County and members of the community. Today, the AGRI-PLEX serves as a multi-use facility for a variety of agricultural clubs, farming and education programs, community events, “homesteader” conventions, livestock shows, youth rodeos and more. The newly-completed exhibit hall adds 2,400-square-feet of climate-controlled event space and now houses the administrative offices at the facility.

“Many of the events that we are attracting need use of both the administrative space and indoor climate-controlled exhibit space in order to grow their events.The AGRIPLEX and newly completed exhibit hall are capable of hosting just about any type of large event from weddings, family reunions, conventions and livestock shows to concerts, tractor pulls, chuckwagon competitions, car shows and more,” Holley explained.

While the exhibit hall was under construction, the AGRI-PLEX took on the role of increasing public exposure to the rich agricultural culture in the community. The livestock barn was utilized for education projects where middle and high school-aged children were able to participate in 100-day livestock projects by caring and overseeing a cow or pig in order to get it to a proper “showing weight” to be auctioned off at the spring fair.

The livestock barn is currently used for youth livestock shows which double as stall areas to also support equine events at the Arena. Groups such as Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H frequently use the barns and Arena for livestock weigh-ins and registrations in anticipation of area shows.

“Youth 4-H and FFA livestock projects are measured for growth over a specified or preset amount of time, so a clinical approach to tracking the growth rates of the various animal breeds is required. The livestock barns provide the space and time needed for these types of projects,” Holley explained.

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“The SEYRA is a thriving program and one of its founding families actually moved here because of the robust equine community found in Santa Rosa County. Horse owners are often attracted to our area because of the climate, soil types and numerous riding possibilities found within the county.”

Throughout the year, the AGRI-PLEX is available to the community for public use and the facility hosts a number of events and activities such as the Santa Rosa County Fair, trainings for the local Sheriff’s department, State DOT job fairs, SRC Emergency Management and State Emergency Management for emergency hurricane preparedness and response training activities and barrel racing competitions.

In addition to the numerous agricultural and community-based events hosted at the facility throughout the year, the AGRI-PLEX’s June Ates Arena also serves as the permanent home to the Southeastern Youth Rodeo Association (SEYRA). Established by two local families in 2019 who were drawn to the area for its thriving equine community and ranching lifestyle, the SEYRA provides youth, ages 3 to 18, access to numerous rodeo programs that previously didn’t exist in the area.

Throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Tennessee, the SEYRA is the only youth rodeo of its kind in our region. Its 230 members participate in programs like bull riding, pole bending, goat tying, bareback riding and more.

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“The SEYRA is a thriving program and one of its founding families actually moved here because of the robust equine community found in Santa Rosa County. Horse owners are often attracted to our area because of the climate, soil types and numerous riding possibilities found within the county,” Holley explained. “We are most proud that the new facility has helped incubate a new youth rodeo association that is giving traditional all-American

families a great way to teach their kids the ranching skills that this County was built with. The SEYRA serves as a valuable part of the AGRI-PLEX team.”

The Association rents the facilities from the County to host their youth events and provides management support for the facility as well as guidance for future improvements. The SEYRA continues to thrive in its new permanent home at the AGRI-PLEX Arena and

Business Climate up the charge of developing the funding request and managing the overall project,” Holley explained.

Under Florida State Statute 288, any form of Florida government or qualified fair association can apply for funding and appropriations can be made for the construction of agriculture education and promotion facilities, according to Holley.

according to Holley, the Association looks forward to expanding its membership base to eventually become one of the largest youth rodeos in the region.

The overall strategy behind the development of the AGRI-PLEX is to support agriculture education and to preserve Northwest Florida’s farming and ranching heritage. The newly completed facility is not only benefiting the existing community of farmers and ranchers, it’s also attracting new residents bringing small farms and ranches into the areas around our military bases, where they are further protected from the encroachment of high density residential developments.

“When the State and local government is committed to supporting the military presence in the region, it also protects the farming and ranching lifestyles.

Sometimes we say ‘horses and helicopters go together,’ meaning, if a helicopter has to land for a mechanical failure indicator, it’s better for them to land in a pasture than a crowded neighborhood,” Holley explained.

Managed and operated by the nearly 30-year-old Santa Rosa County Fair Association (SRCFA), the AGRI-PLEX is owned by Santa Rosa County and is built on County land. The SRCFA is a private

501c3 non-profit organization run by a volunteer-based board of directors.

Although the SRCFA does not receive any annual funding from the County like many other non-profits of its kind, the Association has a management agreement with the County to provide programming for scheduling events, maintaining and promoting the facility. The SRCFA also maintains working relationships with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management and Emergency Managers at the State level since the facility is also ideal for staging emergency response supplies.

As one of the oldest agricultural states in the South, both its tradition and State statutes support agricultural fairs in each county. The AGRI-PLEX project was funded by a combination of County District 2 Reserve Dollars and State Legislative dollars through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The arena was funded by the County reserve dollars and completed as part of Phase 1 of the project and the State grant dollars funded Phase 2, which included the fairgrounds, exhibit hall and livestock barns.

“A county fair is intended to bring the public closer to the importance of agriculture, products and its people.

The various exhibitions hosted at the facility, including the livestock exhibits, provide the primary programming for the overall fair event. The rides and food really are the fundraising component of the activity supporting the exhibits and the exhibitors in the current year and providing for scholarships, premiums and awards paid to youth,” Holley said.

The AGRI-PLEX serves as an invaluable resource for maintaining awareness of the importance of agriculture within our region, specifically in Santa Rosa County. The facility continues to thrive as an epicenter for important agricultural programs and activities both locally and regionally, while helping contribute to the local economy and the overall culture of Northwest Florida’s farming and ranching community.

For information on the AGRI-PLEX project, upcoming events details on facility rental, visit srcfair.com or follow @SRCFair on Facebook.

“After coordinating schedules and work plans in Santa Rosa County, it made sense for the SRCFA to take

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ECMO technology is used to treat critically ill patients whose heart and lungs are unable to adequately oxygenate the blood. ECMO pumps the blood outside the body to a heart-lung machine which removes the carbon dioxide and then returns the oxygen-rich blood into the body. The ECMO machine replaces the functions of the heart and lungs, allowing them to rest and heal.

Baptist offers the only ECMO program in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The program was created in 2017 and has drawn experts from across the U.S. to join the ECMO team. The core team consists of ECMO specialists, perfusionists, bedside nurses, a program coordinator, a program lead and the medical director. Others who provide additional specialized

services for ECMO patients include a cardiac surgical team, intensivists, respiratory therapists and physical therapists. To become an ECMO specialist, a nurse must undergo special clinical training and pass a written exam. They must also complete continuing ECMO education.

ECMO provides temporary support for patients with conditions such as severe pneumonia, influenza, massive heart attack or massive pulmonary embolism who do not respond to conventional therapies. It has proven to be an important tool in managing the treatment of certain patients with complications from COVID-19.

For more information about Baptist Health Care’s ECMO program, visit ebaptisthealthcare.org/heart/ ecmo.

UWF Announces Gifts from Key Football Founders to Support Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center The University of West Florida recently announced $100,000 gifts each from Dr. Judy Bense, UWF President Emeritus, and Eric and Peg Nickelsen, UWF Football Founders, in support of the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center within that expansion.

Bense first announced the establishment of a UWF football team in Fall 2013, during her eight-year tenure as University president. Since then, she’s been one of the program’s most ardent supporters and is currently a member of the UWF Football Founders and the UWF Sword and Shield Council, helping guide the future of athletics at the institution. Bense began donating to the University in 1986, six years into her role as the inaugural director and founder of the anthropology/ archaeology program. To date, she’s given more than $315,000 to UWF. “I believe in West Florida Athletics and all that it has done for our University and our community,” Bense said.

“Look at what football has done for UWF in terms of school spirit, raising visibility for our University and creating a more traditional collegiate atmosphere. I am happy to support this capital project with my own philanthropy and to get behind a project that will support all of our studentathletes. I encourage others to join us and support this important facility expansion.”

The Nickelsens are longtime UWF supporters, members of the UWF Sword & Shield Council and were among the first UWF Football Founders, having supported the program since its inception. In December 2021, they announced a $100,000 gift to support the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will provide quality medical care for injured student-athletes.

Their support of UWF started more than four decades ago and they’ve given more than $300,000 in philanthropic support to the University.

The University also announced other recent gifts from generous donors for the Darrell Gooden Center expansion and the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center including gifts from alumnus Jason Crawford and family to name the football coaching staff lounge, from alumni Stephen and Mona Wright to name the head athletic trainers office and from Rick Fountain, dean of the College of Business and alumnus, to name the offensive line coach’s office. Rodney Sutton, the treasurer and audit budget committee chair for the UWF Foundation Board of Directors, alumnus and Sword and Shield Council member, and his family also recently gave on behalf of himself and his family to name the offensive coordinator’s office.

To learn more about UWF Athletics, visit goargos.com. To give to the University, visit uwf. edu/give.

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Around the Region Children’s Hospital Receives $1.25 Million Pledge from Panda Express Panda Express has pledged $1.25 million to the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola to support programs and services that provide compassionate, healing care for patients and their families.

The funds were raised through the generosity of Panda Express customers and associates and the pledge will be fulfilled over a 10year period. As part of this pledge, a room inside the Children’s Hospital has been renamed The Panda Cares Center of Hope™ Movie & Multipurpose Room.

A naming celebration will be scheduled for this summer.

The Panda Cares room is a respite area for young patients going through cancer treatment and their families. With its underwater submarine theme, two movie screens, arcade-like games and comfortable seating, the room offers an escape from a hospital stay and medical procedures.

The Panda Cares Center of Hope inspires hope and promotes healing by providing programs that address each child’s entire well-being, including their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Programs offered at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital include therapeutic play, art therapy, meditation and counseling services, all designed to give children the courage and strength to thrive.

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president of Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation Carol Carlan said. “We are so grateful for the associates and guests at Panda Express whose donations are helping make our hospital the best it can be for children in our care.”

“We are proud to partner with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals to bring the vision of the Panda Cares Center of Hope to life, and we are humbled to be able to be part of the healing journey for the families and kids at these hospitals,” co-founder and co-CEO of Panda Restaurant Group Dr. Peggy Cherng said. “Children are our future. We hope that through this partnership, we will bring smiles and hope to communities nationwide.”

City of Pensacola Awarded $2.5 Million Through Resilient Florida Grant Program

allow the city to mitigate existing flood problems, expand the storm drainpipe capacity and create plans to mitigate future flooding as a result of sea level rise.

The City of Pensacola has been awarded $2,578,489 in grant funding for two environmental resilience projects through the Resilient Florida Grant Program. The State of Florida awarded over $404 million in grant funding for 113 projects across the state to prepare coastal and inland communities for the hazards of flooding and sea level rise.

Both projects will take approximately two years to complete. Including the city’s matching funds, the approximate total cost for both projects is $5,156,977.

The grant funding will supplement additional funds previously budgeted by the city for these projects.

The City of Pensacola projects that received funding include:

The numerous Panda Cares Centers of Hope across the country are made possible by donations from Panda Express guests and associates. Funds raised in-store and online at Panda Express go towards each store’s local community.

Following a multimillion-dollar commitment to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to fund Panda Cares Centers of Hope, Panda and CMN Hospitals have debuted Center of Hope locations at several hospitals in the U.S. from California and Texas to Hawaii and Washington, D.C.

Main Street Flooding and Adaptation Main Street has historically experienced flooding from A Street to G Street as a result of low elevation, limited pipe capacity and loss of downstream capacity due to increasing tidal flooding.

Grant funding will allow the city to mitigate existing flood problems, improve driver safety by reducing standing water, design piping and plan for anticipated sea level rise.

Since 2007, Panda Express and CMN Hospitals have partnered together to change kids’ health and change the future. To date, Panda has raised more than $100 million for numerous CMN Hospitals, including Studer Family Children’s Hospital. Panda Express guests and its associates along the Gulf Coast have raised nearly $500,000 for Studer Family Children’s Hospital since 2010.

9th Avenue Flooding Retrofit 9th Avenue has historically experienced flooding from Bayfront Parkway to Colfax Street, including portions of the Aragon neighborhood, as a result of low elevation, limited pipe capacity and loss of downstream capacity due to increasing tidal flooding. Grant funding will

“I’m very grateful to the State of Florida for awarding this grant funding to the City of Pensacola, which will help us complete these very important projects to address flooding along 9th Avenue and Main Street,” Mayor Grover Robinson said.

“This funding will allow us to assess these areas and make improvements to mitigate flooding and storm surge, furthering the city’s ongoing goal of creating a more resilient community.”

For more information about resiliency efforts in the City of Pensacola, view the 2021 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment.

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In This Section 58. By The Numbers: A Look at January's Market Highlights

64. Landscaping Tips for Instant Curb Appeal

68. Women Leaders of Real Estate: Jewel Hamilton Adams-Heblon

71. How to Set a Proper Budget for your Home Remodel

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BY THE NUMBERS A Look at January's Market Highlights Market Highlights Total sales were the best on record for the month of January

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There were 17 fewer single-family and 31 fewer condo properties in inventory compared to December Pending sales rebounded dramatically, posting a 31 percent gain over the prior month

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LANDSCAPING TIPS FOR INSTANT CURB APPEAL One of the best ways to achieve instant curb appeal, according to the experts, is to effectively layer shrubs, plants and flowers in your front yard.

Doing so can create a cohesive visual experience that naturally guides visitors to the front door.

Landscape designer Doug Scott describes plant layering in art terms: “Just like in a painting, you need to have a background, a middle ground and a foreground. Each layer serves a purpose, and there’s no more important place for them to be on full display than your home’s entrance.”

To help homeowners understand the purpose of plant layering and identify the best types of plants for each layer, Scott has joined forces with Exmark, a leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for landscape professionals and serious DIY-ers.

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1. Background: The background layer should consist of taller evergreen shrubs to ensure that no matter what’s in front of them, you and your visitors will always have something green to look at. This layer provides a cohesive backdrop and a bit of living color in every season.

1. Middle Ground: Here’s where to step it down a notch in height and add interesting shapes, colors or stripes that provide contrast against the darker green of the background layer. Herbaceous perennials, like lavender, are a good choice for this purpose.

1. Foreground: Finally, the foreground layer should help transition the planting beds to your lawn space or sidewalk, and should therefore be lower than the back two layers.

It’s also where you can keep things fresh and get your hands dirty throughout the year by changing out annuals with the seasons. Or, if you want a lower-maintenance entrance, you can choose smaller perennials, evergreens or creeping ground covers. Use the foreground layer as an opportunity to add pops of color at ground level and draw attention to your home’s entrance.

Scott lays out a few other important tips to keep in mind: • Choose plants consistent with your home’s style. For instance, if you have a craftsman home, you should probably skip tropical

plants. Or, if your home is more minimalist, avoid an overabundance of different plants.

• Don’t obstruct views of your front door from the street with plants. Likewise, visitors shouldn’t have to maneuver around plants as they make their way down the sidewalk.

Neither is convenient or welcoming, so you’ll either need to keep pruning plants to size, or choose plants that won’t overgrow their space without a ton of pruning.

• To make your entrance “the star” it should be, the plant material in the rest of your front yard shouldn’t be distracting. Rather let it frame the intended view.

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Jewel Hamilton Adams-Heblon 1924-2022

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STHER JEWEL HAMILTON entered this world on May 15, 1924 in Bryant, Arkansas, as the daughter of Rev. Andrew Wilson Hamilton and Bessie Hughes Hamilton and departed peacefully as Jewel Hamilton Adams–Heblon, on February 24, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama at age 97.

Jewel, a long-time resident and well-known civic and business leader and women’s champion in Mobile, AL, was part of the “greatest generation” of women, laying important groundwork that many of our female Gulf Coast leaders and entrepreneurs benefit from today.

Jewel Adams was a 40-year veteran of the real estate industry and a pioneer for women in business and leadership. During her time in real estate, the industry was a man’s world, thought to be “too sophisticated” for a woman’s “gentle touch.” As we know, times change and with these changes came the opportunity for the business of real estate in America to change with it.

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Throughout her life, Jewel was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She was a champion golfer who helped found, and supported for 60+ years, the famous Skyline Country Club (Heron Lakes today) in Mobile, AL. When she entered the world of real estate, Jewel became the first female Board of Directors member of the Mobile Area Association of Realtors and one of the first female Realtors in that market to achieve $1M+ in sales.

Jewel also served on the Realtor board at the Alabama State level for 2 terms and was a 10-year brokerage owner herself (Adams Real Estate opened in 1971), as well as a BrokerAssociate with Roberts Brothers, Inc., where she was the top producer in residential sales for 11 consecutive years before she eventually retired.

An avid historian and passionate about her American heritage, Jewel continued her example of leadership within the community as a member supporter of many historical communities: Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society Magna Charta Dames, National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century, Jamestowne Society, and, by virtue of her descendance from the Thomas Jefferson family, Presidential Families of America.

As a testament to her love for and commitment to country and heritage, Jewel and her husband, Sherley B. Adams, were invited to, and attended, the inauguration of President Ronald

Reagan in 1981, an honor that she held dear for the whole of her life.

Jewel H. Adams was recognized as Mobile Alabama’s “Outstanding Career Woman” in 1973, the first ever year that award was granted, and in an era when a “career woman” was still somewhat of a novelty.

In a time where women were thought to be unable to navigate the professional world of real estate, Jewel proved them wrong and then some. Jewel was recognized as Mobile's “Outstanding Career Woman” in 1973, the first ever year that award was granted.

Jewel Adams was a woman loved and respected by many, largely because she was a woman of genuine and gracious persistence who lived her life in constant service to others and to her community. The commitment to carry that legacy forward lives on in her family and that certainly includes her granddaughter, and the author of this article, Holly Lovett.

In the same way that my grandmother has moved and inspired me, I hope her story continues to move other women in business and leadership to likewise be an inspiration as we press on towards a new future of possibilities, challenges and trails ripe for blazing.

Holly Lovett is the Broker and Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Main Street Properties, serving Pensacola, FL, to Mobile, AL.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused some materials to rise in cost, so it’s important to account for these increases.

“Bad contractor stories come from people cutting corners and hiring unqualified people,” Anschel said.

“When you’re paying bottom of the barrel, there’s no bandwidth for the contractor to solve problems.”

Ensure you have proper permits.

Not all projects require permits, but it is important to determine if your project requires one from your city or county. Make sure you (or your contractor) obtain one, if necessary, to ensure the safety of the work and its compliance with building, construction and zoning codes. photo courtesy of Getty Images

HOW TO SET A PROPER BUDGET FOR YOUR HOME REMODEL When you decide to renovate your home – whether to sell or make improvements for you and your family to enjoy – setting a budget can be a challenge.

Knowing what you want to accomplish may be the easy part but avoiding the bad advice out there and determining what you can actually afford takes research and detailed planning.

Consider these tips from National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) member contractors to help build an appropriate remodeling budget.

Identify your project scope and ideal budget. Start by creating a list of everything you would like to include in your renovation then separate your list into wants and needs. From there, determine a proposed

budget for the project based on how much you’re comfortable spending and your home’s value.

“Get your bids after you know what the project is,” said Michael Anschel, principal of OA Design+Build+Architecture.

Meet with remodelers. Set up a meeting with a local remodeling company and share your proposed scope of work and budget to see if it’s feasible. An experienced, professional remodeler who is a member of an organization like NARI can share feedback on the costs in your area and any challenges involved with your project based on experiences with homes like yours. Once you have a better understanding of the true scope of the project, meet with other contractors to gather a few estimates to compare.

“Are you hiring an installer or are you hiring an expert guide?” asked

Barak Steenlage, co-owner of Anchor Builders. “The difference is worth the investment.”

Beware of low estimates. When evaluating companies for your project, remember estimates you may find online don’t typically account for regional variations, the cost of various types of labor and necessary permits.

“Cost estimates you find may be national averages that are lower than the costs in your city,” said Bjorn Freudenthal, homeowner advisor at New Spaces. “Also, they may only account for the cost of the replacement materials, not other costs like changing the floor plan or updating electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. They might also be missing the costs of removal of hazardous materials like asbestos and lead paint.”

“If a homeowner or contractor doesn’t pull permits and something goes wrong, the homeowner is liable to fix the problem,” Anschel said. “This additional cost could be a large percentage of the original job, and maybe more.”

Understand your timeline. The purpose of your renovation can impact the long-term value of the project. Making updates to prepare your home to sell, for example, is a more immediate cost than updating a space you will spend time in for years to come.

“When the homeowner is looking to stay 7-10 years or more, it impacts lifetime value because you can spread the cost out over a longer period of time,” Steenlage said.

Find more tips for your next remodeling project, and member contractors in your area, at RemodelingDoneRight.com.

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