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Pensacola • Your City • Your Magazine April/May 2013

Keep Workouts Fun Crawfish Festival 2013 Hangout Fest Rocks the Gulf Coast

Keep it Fresh Local Farmers Markets Offer Healthy, Sustainable Food Choices

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editor’s note > my two cents on the subject

Kelly Oden Executive Editor

I love April’s gorgeous, sunny days. It’s not too hot during the day and cool at night. What could possibly be better? Oh, yes—the food. I love visiting the farmers markets in April and May. The first few tomatoes start to appear in late April, strawberries are abundant, but there are still a few lettuces and greens coming in from winter crops. I can pick up a few plants for my own garden and sample the many baked goods. It’s heaven. When I lived in bigger cities like New York, New Orleans and San Francisco, I loved going to the local markets. When I first moved to Pensacola, I really missed those unique, local, artisan focused farmers markets.

I love buying produce straight from the grower. Learning about his practices, knowing where my food came from and how it was grown is such a great gift in this overly processed, modern age. I am so happy to see so many farmers markets now operating successfully in area. I adore the Palafox Market and make every effort to go each Saturday. In this issue, we’ve compiled a list of local markets as well as some information on the benefits of local farmers markets. I had such a great time learning about them and discovering new ones. I hope you enjoy it, too, and are inspired to Keep it Fresh this spring and summer.

We’ve had some grim reports about the state of our health in Escambia County recently. Diet and exercise are major contributors to our poor ratings. If you are looking for other ways to get healthy this spring, check out Emily Lullo’s article on local fitness groups. If you are like me, you will be far more motivated to work out with a friend or in a group than you are on your own. So join a sports team, a running or biking club or just take a long walk with a friend— preferably to the farmers market for some healthy food! Your body will thank you.

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Contents departments

features Hospital Roundup ......................30 What’s Happening at Area Hospitals

markets Keep it Fresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 health Movers & Shakers: Area Groups & Classes Keep Workouts Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The LEAP Trail .........................38 The Road to a Healthier Pensacola

UWF book club Beyond the Red Scare: Elizabeth Bishop and the Cold War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 seafood Crawfish Festival 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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festivals Hangout Fest Rocks the Gulf Coast . . . .24 history Galvez Day Celebrates Pensacola’s Spanish Liberator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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By Kelly Oden

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Keep it Fresh Local Farmers Markets Offer Healthy, Sustainable Food Choices

Palafox Market

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

You are what you eat. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Physicians, scholars, wise men have touted food as the key to good health across the ages. Fresh fruits and vegetables hold a cornucopia of vital nutrients and antioxidants that are known to improve health. These compounds are most abundant when the produce is picked and eaten at its peak. That’s where your friendly, local farmers market comes in. Most produce at farmers market was picked within a day of the market and has not sat in refrigerated trucks for days or on supermarket shelves for additional days. Farm fresh produce also typically avoids the spraying and processing that many commercial producers use to keep food looking fresh longer. This all adds up to significant nutritional benefits.

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Beyond the obvious nutritional value, farmers markets offer a lot of community benefits as well. Many market stands are manned by the farmers themselves and they are usually happy to share storage, preparation and other tips about their crops. This is especially valuable when purchasing meat and dairy products as the farmer can tell you exactly how his livestock was raised, fed and slaughtered. Markets also offer a great economic benefit by keeping local dollars in the hands of local businessmen—farmers. This keeps money circulating in the local economy, which in turn helps to build a stronger economic foundation. On a whole, farmers markets also tend to be more affordable than many supermarkets. A study by SCALE, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in sustainable community and economic development, found the following cost benefits of farmers markets in the Southeast region: • In 74 percent of communities examined, produce was less expensive at farmers markets compared with supermarkets, on average by 22 percent.

• In 88 percent of communities, organic produce, when available, was less expensive at farmers markets compared with supermarkets, on average by 16 percent.

The Pensacola area is home to a number of farmers market scattered throughout the county. Be sure to visit your local farmers market weekly for healthy, delicious, local produce, great savings and community support.

packed by 9 am. “The market will be entering its sixth season and has seen tremendous growth since the first season year. The market really embraces the Keep It Local movement with the products sold originating from no more than 100 miles from Downtown Pensacola. Plus the Palafox Market generates commerce for our local businesses and restaurants and makes Saturday a special occasion, every weekend, for Downtown Pensacola,” says market manger, Hilary Gilles. Be sure to arrive early for the best pick. Popular vendors include East Hill Honey Company, Farm Girl Produce, produce and plants from Coldwater Gardens, baked goods from Bread of Life and much more.

Flora Bama Farms 6404 Mobile Hwy. Pensacola, FL Monday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm Sunday, 11 am-5 pm (850) 944-6911

Palafox Market Martin Luther King Plaza on N. Palafox St. between Wright St. and Chase St., Pensacola, Florida Saturdays, 8:30 am to 2 pm (850) 434-5371 Recently voted America’s favorite farmers market in the top 20 medium category by American Farmland Trust, Palafox Market is the largest market in the area. With more than 100 vendors on any given Sunday (300 unique vendors each season) and anywhere from 1,500-4,500 visitors per Saturday, this market is not to be missed. Open every Saturday from 8:30 am-2 pm, Palafox Market offers a fantastic variety of fresh, local produce, live plants, baked goods, local honey and fine art. All goods originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale. Located beneath the shady oaks of Martin Luther King Plaza on N. Palafox St. between Wright Street and Chase Street, this downtown market is usually Flora Bama Farms April/May 2013

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Crazy Farmers Hydroponic Garden and Market

Flora Bama Farms goes beyond the traditional farmers market model by offering over 10,000 square feet of produce, milk, eggs, cheese, meat and artisan goods, much of which is grown or produced locally. Located on Mobile Highway, Flora Bama also partners with many local nonprofits and schools to make healthy produce and food education available to the community. With a passion for farmers, produce, food and the community, co-owner Sandy Veillux says that local farmers markets help to introduce people to a different way of shopping to include more fresh, healthful and diverse options.

“Building an awareness of local produce and teaching people to eat within season and what is in their proximity is one of the best outcomes,” says Veillux. Look for a smoothie bar to open soon at Flora Bama!

Crazy Farmers Hydroponic Garden and Market 1308 W Government Street Pensacola, FL Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8 am to 1 pm (850) 438-8739 Crazy Farmers is a downtown hydroponic farm selling their own pesticide free crops as well as seasonal crops and homemade goods from farmers and vendors within 50 miles. Crazy Farmers is open seven days a week from 8 am-5 pm. Depending on the season, the urban garden offers lettuce, chard, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, spinach and more.

They also offer a selection of regionally grown and produced items such as honey, coffee (organic) and jams.

The Market at Saint Monica’s 699 S. Hwy 95-A (Old Palafox) Cantonment, FL First and Third Saturdays, May 5 through October 20 (850) 937-0001 Local farmers, crafters and other producers bring fresh produce and

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other goods to the Saint Monica’s campus every first and third Saturday, May through October, from 8 am-1 pm. Shoppers can purchase fresh produce, herbs, baked goods, crafts and more. Saint Monica’s believes that “supporting local farmers and providing the people of Central Escambia County with healthier food choices is an act of faith and community building.

Since local food does not have to be hauled long distances, food is fresher and more nutritious and requires less fuel to transport. It can also help remind us of our crucial connection to the earth and encourage us to become better stewards by supporting local producers, who finance their continuing production of quality products through local sales.”

Outlaw Farmers Market at Cambridge Farms 3200 DeLoach Lane Milton, FL Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm (850) 855-6420 Local farmer Tom Earnshaw of Cambridge Farms started the Outlaw Farmers Market to share his passion for and commitment to local growers and sustainable practices. All produce and homemade goods are produced within 7-10 miles of Cambridge Farms. The market is open Saturdays from 9 am-3 pm and offers seasonal produce as well as eggs, milk, homemade jellies, baked goods and antiques. In addition, a variety of classes are held on topics ranging from growing your own food, raising chickens, canning, sustainable practices and more. From late April through mid July, visitors can also visit the u-pick blueberry bushes and pick as much as they can carry.

A number of other Farmers markets exist including Steven Baileys on Nine Mile Road, Bailey’s Market on Davis Highway and the recent fundraising startup at the Jaqueline Harris Prepatory Academy in East Hill. Although not farmers markets, Apple Market and Ever’man offer an excellent assortment of local produce and prepared goods as well.

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By Emily Lullo

Everyone knows it’s important to lead an active lifestyle for optimal health, but not everyone can find the motivation to hit the gym on a daily basis. For many, finding the right types of exercises and activities is key to making a habit of regular workouts, and it certainly doesn’t have to be a typical workout you’d get in a weight room.

The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends about two to five hours of moderate physical activity each week for substantial health benefits, and that active time can be racked up from a rock wall climbing excursion, a hot yoga session, throwing a Frisbee on the beach with friends, a kayak trip through the bayou, or any physical activity you enjoy.

Pensacola has plenty of fun options for recreational sport leagues, clubs and other loose affiliations that bring people together for camaraderie, good times and some physical activity that will get you moving.

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Running Clubs

A solo jog can be meditative and invigorating, but it can also be lonely and easy to quit if there’s no one to motivate you. Running groups offer both the camaraderie of fellow runners of varying levels and peer pressure to keep going even on days when you don’t feel like completing your planned 5K. There are many free group training runs all over the city, from jovial after-work jogs from the pub to serious early morning miles. Whatever your skill level, running groups will give you the motivation for some regular physical activity.

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McGuire’s Irish Pub One of the most notable and longest running run clubs is at McGuire’s. Somehow fitting in with the pub and restaurant’s famous “feasting, imbibery and debauchery” is running, and the well attended weekly run is evidence that the grouping works out just fine. Runners meet by the green double-decker bus in the McGuire’s parking lot every Tuesday night at 5:45 pm and then take off on a roughly 5K-long route, usually with police officers helping runners safely cross busy intersections. Runners can wear their McGuire’s T-shirts and stay afterward for food and drink specials in the restaurant. Check mcguiresrunners.com for news and more information.

Pensacola Bay Brewery The Pensacola Bay Brewery’s Running Club meets at the brewery every Wednesday night at 6 pm. The running starts at 6:30, and there are three different routes of varying lengths from one mile to 6.4 so runners can cater to their own distance preferences.

Seville Quarter The Seville Quarter Milers meet each Monday for a 5:30 pm group run, and walkers start at 5:45 pm.

Capt’n Fun Runners On Wednesday nights at 6 pm, head out with the Cap’n Fun Runners starting at Quietwater Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. Distances vary from 3-10 miles, and runners are encouraged to socialize at Capt’n Fun’s after the run.

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Running Wild On both Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Running Wild hosts a “Six at Six”—six miles at 6 am. Stick around for coffee following the run. Running Wild also hosts a women only group called Phat Girlz, which meets regularly at 9:30 am on Fridays for a three to six mile jog around East Pensacola Heights. Phat Girlz meets from August-May, and runs with the “Six at Six” group during summer months. On Saturday mornings at 6 am, distance runners can meet at Running Wild for an 8-20 mile run with supported hydration stops, marked courses and pace leaders.

Community Centers

Community Resource Centers are run through the City of Pensacola Parks and Neighborhood Services Department, and these centers can be a great resource for health and fitness. Many even have fitness centers or weight rooms that can be utilized for much less money and commitment than a regular gym membership. In addition, many have space for a casual pick-up game as well as a variety of classes from dance to yoga for reasonable rates. www.playpensacola.com Bayview Resource Center 2001 E. Lloyd St. Located in the heart of Bayview Park in East Hill, the Bayview Resource Center has many unique options for fitness. The sprawling park itself has tennis courts, jogging and walking trails, and there are even rentals available for kayaks, peddle boats, paddleboards and other watercraft through Pensacola Paddle Sports. Inside the center, Monday and Wednesday Zumba classes are only $5 per class.

E.S. Cobb Resource Center 601 E. Mallory St. The E.S. Cobb Center is located in a park setting and has a gym and weight room that can be used for $1 per day or $10 for a month. Adults can also form a team and take advantage of adult basketball leagues, or more casual regular drop-in games at the center for only $1.

Fricker Center 900 N. F St. The Fricker Center offers table tennis tournaments There is also a free group aerobics class from 6:30-8 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays, and the center has a gym and weight room that can be used for $1 per day or $10 for a month.

Running Wild Club, the Phat Girls

Gull Point Community Center

For more individual sport-oriented fitness enthusiasts, let out some aggression at Monday night kickboxing classes with Billy “The Kid” Lewis, and the Vickrey Center also has a gym and weight room for $1 per visit, $10 per month

Team Sports

Gull Point Resource Center 7000 Spanish Trail The Gull Point Resource Center is surrounded by a playground, ballfield, basketball courts, picnic facility and skatepark, and inside the facility offers many amenities including gym equipment, weight room and state of the art dance studios where adults and children can take classes in a variety of dance forms. Adults looking to try ballet can drop in at a beginning ballet class for adults and try tap dance or Irish step dance, both on Tuesday nights. For something a little more exotic that will strengthen abdominals, belly dance classes start in October. Most adult dance classes are $38 per several-week session for city residents. All classes have a $10 fee for those living outside city limits.

There’s also African dance classes for only $7 per class on Thursdays. On Tuesday and Thursday nights, adults interested in the discipline of martial arts can take Kenpo Karate for $50 per month. If all these unique ways of getting your body moving don’t suit you, guests can also visit Gull Point’s weight room and fitness center for just $1 per visit, $10 per month.

Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center 913 S. I St. Located on the waterfront in the Sanders Beach area, the Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center also offers a gym and weight room for $1 per visit or $10 per month, in addition to several classes. Monday night yoga classes for $10 offer the rejuvenating practice of yoga for all levels. For more aerobic activity, Zumba classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday for $5. For more Eastern style activity, Kenpo Karate on Tuesday and Thursday evenings or White Crane Tai Chi on Tuesday and Thursday morning and evenings run $10 per class or $40 for the month.

Vickrey Resource Center 2130 Summit Blvd.

The Vickrey Resource Center is in the center of the Roger Scott Athletic Complex, which includes the Roger Scott Pool, Tennis Center and Sports Complex. The center hosts adult volleyball or basketball nights for $1 per visit.

There’s no one to force you into little league anymore, but if you miss being a team player you can grab some friends and sign up for recreational adult leagues in a variety of sports. Maybe you miss the P.E. class glory days of kickball or flag football, or perhaps you’ve always wanted to try your hand at some Ultimate Frisbee. A variety of teams and sports await you in local adult leagues.

Kaboom Sports & Social Club Kaboom invites you to “unleash your inner sixth grader” with its organized events and co-ed leagues for various sports. The kickball, cornhole, dodgeball and ultimate leagues are meant to get people having fun and meeting new people, but you’ll also get some activity points from most of the sports themselves. While cornhole may not necessarily count as aerobic exercise, the other offerings have a little more calorie burning action. Between team practices and fully reffed games throughout the eight week seasons, you’re bound to have some physical fun with other locals. Just don’t overindulge at the post game happy hours. Participants can pay a fee to be on a team for a season, or those who can’t commit to a full season of games can opt to pay small fees to be a regular substitute, or to drop in as a sub for any team in need of extra players.

Vickrey Center

Exchange Park Adult Co-ed Leagues 3200 E. Lakeview Ave. Exchange Park boasts several fields with bleacher seating, seasonal concessions, covered shelters, restrooms and picnic tables. Sportier types can start or join a team in several adult recreational leagues hosted by the park.

Spring sessions are currently underway, but it’s not too early to start organizing fall leagues for the OctoberDecember season for co-ed flag football, kickball or softball. Teams must pay fees and acquire matching uniforms to play in the eight game seasons, which include playoffs. Ref and umpires are on hand at the park to officiate all games.

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UWF book club

About the book About Elizabeth Bishop Elizabeth Bishop, one of the foremost female poets of the 20th century, was an accomplished American poet and short-story writer. She was the Poet Laureate of the United States from 1949 to 1950, the Pulitzer Prize winner for Poetry in 1956, the National Book Award for Poetry winner in 1970, and the winner of the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 1976.

Born in 1911 in Massachusetts, Bishop's parents were largely absent from her life: her father died when she was still an infant and her mother was mentally ill and institutionalized. As a very ill child herself, she received very little formal education, and originally had a passion for music composition, but switched to English. She published her early works in her latter teens in The Magazine. In 1933, she co-founded Con Spirito, a literary magazine.

As a result of an inheritance she received from her late father, Bishop was able to travel extensively in her formative years. This love of travel became an inspiration for her later literary and poetic works.

Bishop's first book, North & South, was published in 1946 and won the Houghton Mifflin Prize for poetry. Her next volume of work, Questions of Travel, was published 20 years later. Her following books were distributed irregularly, and it was not until after her death that an exhaustive collection was published.

In her later years, Bishop lectured at the University of Washington and Harvard University, before beginning a relationship with Alice Methfessel. Bishop rejected the term "lesbian poet" or "female poet" because she did not want her works confined to those labels.

Bishop died in 1979, having contributed a wealth of material to the literary world and helping pave the way for detailed, objective styles of poetry.

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During her lifetime, poet Elizabeth Bishop was a respected yet somewhat obscure figure in the world of American literature. Since her death in 1979, however, her reputation has grown. In Elizabeth Bishop's World War II—Cold War View, author Camille Roman offers the first comprehensive portrayal of the poet in mid-century America. The elusive story of Bishop’s national, cultural, and literary politics during the World War II—Cold War period finally is brought into sharp focus—as the book traces her life and writing from the war years in Key West through her tenure as the 1949-1950 national poet laureate at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Our understanding of Bishop is completely reshaped by this study’s unique ability to easily move back and forth between a wide-ranging cultural critique of mid20th-century America and a careful, close, and chronological reading of the poet.

Camille Roman is Assistant Professor of English at Washington State University, has co-edited nearly a dozen books and is currently co-editing the three volume anthology American Poetry 1650-2000.

Works Consulted Axelrod, Steven Gould, “Elizabeth Bishop and Containment Policy,” American Literature 75.4 (2003): 843-67. Project Muse. Web. 6 February 2013.

Baker, Brian. Masculinity in Fiction and Film: Representing Men in Popular Genres, 1945-2000.

London: Continuum, 2006. Print.

Bishop, Elizabeth. “View of the Capitol from the Library of Congress.” The Complete Poems: 1927-1979. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1983. Print.

“Cold War.” American Masculinities: A Historical Encyclopedia, Volume I. Ed. Bret E. Carroll.

Thousand Oaks: Sage, 2003. Print.

Cuordileone, K. A..“‘Politics in an Age of Anxiety’: Cold War Political Culture and the Crisis in American Masculinity, 1949-1960.” The Journal of American History 87.2 (2000): 515545. JSTOR. Web. 6 February 2013.

Johnson, David K. The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004. Print.

Montez De Oca, Jeffrey. “‘As Our Muscles Get Softer, Our Missile Race Becomes Harder’: Cultural Citizenship and the ‘Muscle Gap.’” Journal of Historical Sociology 18.3 (2005): 145-72.

Web. 12 February 2013.

Beyond the Red Scare: Elizabeth Bishop and the Cold War Becca Namniek, English Capstone, 2013 During the 1950s, political conflict with the Soviet Union as well as the heightened visibility of homosexuality on America’s homefront challenged the very idea of what it means to be a man.

Cold War politics endangered not only the welfare of the nation, but also the idealized Western man, who was admired for his stiff upper lip, unyielding virility, and rugged appeal. The threat imposed by an increasing number of openly homosexual men, too, generated considerable anxiety about the loss of manliness.

No other group of men was undermined more than the U.S. military. In her “View of the Capitol from the Library of Congress” (1955), Elizabeth Bishop reveals the transformation of the image of the soldier in Cold War America.

As Bishop demonstrates in “View of the Capitol,” the Cold War troubled conceptions of masculinity in numerous ways. One way was through the very physicality of soldiers, since, as sociologist Jeffrey Montez de Oca writes, “the Cold War led not only to an ‘arms race’ but also to an entire ‘body race’ in that citizen’s bodies and the body politic were seen as weapons of geopolitical struggle.” Cold War homophobia, he explains, “complicated muscle gap discourse by seeing soft white male bodies as open to communist penetration.” A rising communist adversary and the perceived threat of homosexuality are hence inextricably linked. In the words of David K. Johnson, the Red Scare and the Lavender Scare (the fear that homosexuals would corrupt America’s sexual morality and patriotic loyalty) significantly overlapped.

In “View of the Capitol,” Bishop uses her unique style to capture the plight of American men. Specifically, she demystifies the rough and tough masculine persona of the United States military and portrays soldiers as particularly effeminate. Though men parade through the streets of the nation’s capitol in “uniforms of Air Force blue,” a sense of honor and glory is virtually absent from the poem. Bishop describes the Air Force Band as “playing hard and loud, but –queer— / the music just doesn’t quite come through.” These lines suggest that the soldiers are plagued with a kind of impotence in the midst of a “queer” or homosexual panic, one that threatens the dominant notion of manhood and impedes the band’s performance. The band’s performance, then, serves as a metaphor for the enactment of a sort of hypermasculinity. However, the inability of the men to play their music demonstrates their failed performance of the traditional masculine persona. Bishop’s indicates their impotence by emphasizing how their “little flags / feed their limp stripes into the air.” Ultimately, “the band’s efforts vanish there,” disappearing into the air like a cloud of smoke. American virility simply peters out.

What does Bishop’s poem think of this turn of events? Does it confirm the anxieties of the Red Scare? Does it mourn the loss of a mode of manhood personified in the soldier? Or does it suggest that we are better off without the model of manhood personified in the soldier? Could it be that the particular notion of what it means to be man personified in the soldier encourages a kind of patriotism that leads inevitably to war? “View of the Capitol” offers no easy answers, but like all of Bishop’s best poems, it gives us a great deal to consider.

The Art of Observation: Traveling with Elizabeth Bishop

By Gregory Tomso, Associate Professor of English, UWF Objects and places resonate with meaning in the poetry of Elizabeth Bishop, one of the great American poets of the midtwentieth century. Like her contemporary William Carlos Williams, who famously wrote that “so much depends upon a red wheel barrow,” Bishop engages the world through the contemplation of things. This fascination with objects should not be taken for materialism, but as a way of thinking, or a mode of philosophical introspection. Her poems traverse the contours of rivers and oceans and meander along the shores of life’s vicissitudes, tangling and untangling like a piece of old kite string strewn across a desolate beach.

I know of no poet in the English language finer than Bishop, whose Collected Poems span the years of 1927 to 1979.

They describe the great historical arc of the twentieth century: two world wars; segregation; changing mores around gender and sexuality; civil rights; the increasing secularization of American society; and the long, slow decline of New England Protestantism. They also chronicle a lifetime of personal struggles, including alcoholism, family conflict, love for other women, and a deep feeling of unrootedness, all of which are tied in some way to a stiff and devout upbringing that left Bishop ill-prepared for the complexities of the modern world.

Perhaps objects, imaginary and otherwise, were safe havens for Bishop, who once asked, in her poem “Questions of Travel”; “Should we have stayed at home and thought of here? Where should we be today? Is it right to be watching strangers in a play in this strangest of theatres?” Yet Bishop herself was an intrepid traveler. She wrote intricate poems about her travels to South America and other destinations, including Florida. Whatever conclusions she draws as an observer, she is always quick to doubt herself. In one moment she asks, “What childishness is it that while there’s a breath of life in our bodies, we are determined to rush to see the sun the other-way around? The tiniest green hummingbird in the world?” And in the next, she retreats: “But surely it would have been a pity not to have seen the trees along this road . . . not to have seen them gesturing like noble pantomimists, robed in pink.”

One thing I love about Bishop’s work is that the “trees along this road” could be any road, or every road. Her poetry, while deeply grounded in place and time, simultaneously and paradoxically stops time, just as it collapses the distance between places. She conveys the immediacy of things and their surroundings so completely that I think of her objects as being “more real than real.” She connects readers to the meanings and histories of objects in ways that surpass our own ability to observe them, opening the object world inward, using surface to explore depth. Every time I come back to Bishop’s Collected Poems, I respond to a frequency—or should I say, an invitation—that Bishop herself extends to us in her love poem to poetry itself, “Invitation to Miss Marianne Moore”; “Come like a light in the white mackerel sky, come like a daytime comet with a long unnebulous train of words.”

These and other astronomical wonders await us in the rich, interior spaces of Bishop’s object-world.

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Crawfish Festival 2013 One of the most prominent features of the South is the unique and scrumptious food, and spring on the Gulf Coast brings a fresh bounty from the bays and bayous surrounding the area. One savory delicacy of the area’s waterways is the crawfish. As the star of the South’s ubiquitous traditional crawfish boils, the crustaceans are often seen dumped by the ten-pound pot onto plastic covered picnic tables along with corn, potatoes, spicy seasonings, and sausage. This month, one of the largest crawfish boils in the state will take place at the Fiesta of Five Flags Crawfish Festival, May 3, 4 and 5 in Bartram Park.

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The star of the show is the crawfish, also known as crawdads or mudbugs.

The small lobster-like crustaceans will be prepared in the traditional boil as well as many other ways, such as in poboy sandwiches and crawfish pies, and they’ll be served alongside other Cajun fare such as etouffee, jambalaya and boudin.

“Since Crawfish Festival is centered around crawfish, Fiesta always strives to have the best quality vendors and entertainment each year,” says Fiesta of Five Flags marketing coordinator Bradley Davis Jr. “For the past 29 years, the festival has offered the Greater Pensacola area and beyond a true, targeted event to celebrate one of the Southeast’s favorite gatherings: crawfish boils.”

Along with great southern food the festive atmosphere wouldn’t be complete without a solid lineup of live entertainment hailing straight from the bayou. Bring a blanket to relax in the grass and enjoy some delicious food while listening to the authentic sounds of Cajun music.

“We have a few acts coming straight from Jazz Fest in New Orleans to perform at the festival,” says Davis. “Some festival favorites include zydeco legends Rockin’ Doopsie Jr. and Wayne Toups as well as Revival, an Allman Brothers tribute band.

We’re pretty excited to have them join us this year.”

Saturday and Sunday will offer family-friendly activities in a children’s area sponsored by Cox with arts and crafts, as well as “NASCRAW” races, where kids can race speedy crustaceans for prizes.

Attendees can also come to the festival with a big appetite and enter a crawfish eating contest.

Children and adults can sign up to compete for gastronomic glory on both Saturday and Sunday at the festival.

For those who want to burn off the pounds of fresh mudbugs they’ll be consuming in advance of the festival, the Fiesta 5K and 10K Run/Walk is the perfect way to kick off Saturday. Fiesta has once

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again partnered with the Pensacola Runners Association for the run. The 5K starts at 12th Avenue and Scott Street, while the 10K will begin at Pensacola State College, and both end in Seville Square. All runners will get free admission to the festival on Saturday following the race.

Admission to the 2013 Pensacola Crawfish Festival is $5 per day for adults, with free admission to children 12 and under. A weekend pass for Friday, Saturday and Sunday is available for $10, and those heading to the fest for lunch on Friday can get in free before 3 pm.

All active duty military with ID are free on Friday. Prospective attendees are encouraged to keep an eye on the festival’s Facebook page (facebook.com/pensacolacrawfishfesti val) for event announcements, contests and ticket giveaways.

The Pensacola Crawfish Festival is presented by Coastal Bank and Trust, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy some Cajun flair along the beautiful Pensacola waterfront, complete with a picturesque spring setting, live music, and of course, all the crawfish you can eat.

“Crawfish boils are a true southern pastime. They incorporate food, fellowship and fun, and all of those aspects can be found at Crawfish Festival,” says Davis. “It’s often said that Pensacola loves its festivals, and Crawfish Festival is simply a testament to that belief. What better way to come together to enjoy the 16,000 pounds of crawfish we get directly from Louisiana?”

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By Josh Newby

Hangout Fest Rocks the Gulf Coast If your idea of hanging out involves high-energy features like sun-drenched beaches, breezy nights, fried festival food, 35,000 spritely partiers and a lineup of music artists that rivals much larger events, then Hangout Fest is for you. After the dull, grey winter, you can renew your skin’s summer glow while basking in the Florida sun as the Gulf’s natural background noises accompany today’s best radio hits, golden oldies and indie gems. The musical breadth of options is sure to satisfy even the most diversified audiophile.

This year marks Hangout Fest’s fourth consecutive year in beautiful Gulf Shores, Ala., and the schedule is more jam-packed with bands than ever before.

Headliners this year include Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Stevie Wonder, and Kings of Leon, an impressive cast of instantly recognizable artists whose unique elements of rock, folk, blues, funk and pop unite their audience and keep the party going.

Filling in time between headliners are other talents intent on keeping spirits high. Listen to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs shout that “Heads Will Roll,” get down to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis as they rap about poppin’ tags at the “Thrift Shop,” and experience The Roots as they usher in “the Next Movement.” All in all, more than 60 bands will be charming attendees with their eclectic tunes from early in the morning to late at night.

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“This is the first year that we are staying with an almost identical footprint,” said Shaul Zislin, owner and founder of the festival. “This gives us the ability to finetune both our layout and logistics. Alumni will feel those adjustments in terms of improved services. First-timers, quite simply, will experience the magic of Hangout— there’s nothing like it. It is very apparent that a music festival in this environment, if done right, is truly unique and something special.”

The festival—which has been called the most fan- and artist-friendly music festival in the country—starts on Friday, May 17, and continues through the 19th. Early

birds and night owls alike can plan on having an equally great time. Early bird tickets have been sold out for months, but there are still a wide range of tickets for all budget levels ready to be snatched up by music fans.

All fans enjoy access to extraordinary amenities including: the comfortably shaded relaxation area, Hammock Beach; the Sky Bar tower, which offers 360-degree views of the festival; amusement rides and games; diverse dining options, including fresh Alabama Gulf seafood; and much more.

VIP pass-holders will reap such prime upgrades as easy access to the site through special entrances; prime viewing areas, including swimming pools with views of the main stage; a shaded VIP Grove with complimentary beverages as well as private, air-conditioned restrooms; and more. Super VIP ticket-holders will also receive 24/7 concierge services; access to a private, airconditioned dining room and lounge featuring exclusive meals; admittance to the pre-fest party; golf cart chauffeur service; priority on-site lodging reservations; and more.

For the ultimate experience, “Big Kahuna” pass-holders enjoy all of the above, as well as on-stage access for many performances at the main stage.

“Hangout is an awesome beach party, one with the world’s best musicians as the guests of honor,” said Zislin.

“What sets Hangout apart is our emphasis on location, quality and a positive fan, band and staff experience. That is the recipe of the magic mix that is spread on the white sand beaches throughout the fest.”

It is estimated that the festival—which has won the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards’ “Music Festival of the Year” title—generates approximately $30 million for the area economy over the course of the weekend.

“Hangout draws a very diverse group from all over the country (with some domination by the Southeast),” said Zislin. “The common element is the wish, and the ability, to just relax and enjoy three days in an absolutely

amazing environment.”

A bit of local art will accompany the fest this year, with a public art contest taking place on Hangout grounds.

Those wishing to take a break from the near-constant party can browse the very best that local artists have to offer.

Those wishing to stay on the beach and therefore bask in the full experience of the festival have plenty of options. One of the best parts of Hangout Fest is that the festival is surrounded by beach-front condos stretching up and down each side of the site. Gulf Shores offers a wide range of lodging options, from luxury to budget to familyfriendly, many within walking or biking distance of the site. Festival tickets and lodging accommodations can be purchased together with a Travel Package.

There is no parking at the festival, so the use of shuttles is encouraged. Hangout shuttles are the best option to avoid traffic congestion that occurs around the festival entrance.

Music-lovers and concert-goers are urged to bring beach towels, water containers and sunscreen. As for food and concert-necessary souvenirs, those are available on the festival grounds. Any type of weapons, illegal substances, alcohol, glow sticks, video equipment or pets (besides service dogs) will not be allowed in.

It goes without saying, but Hangout Fest workers are committed to keeping the beach as clean as possible for the duration of the celebration. Partiers should keep in mind not to discard any trash on the sand.

With a few simple rules and a lot of great bands, a good time is guaranteed for all at this year’s fest, which promises to be the biggest yet. The idea for the festival originally stemmed from a desire to draw people to the beach and local businesses during an off-season weekend. Zislin—and 30,000 screaming fans—would agree the Hangout Fest does just that.

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British troops still laid claim to many vast regions of the country, several of which would later become Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast. No one could have predicted that a little-known Spanish general, Bernado de Galvez, would be instrumental in dismantling these British strongholds and helping to define our county as one of freedom and justice for all. This year, for an entire week in May, Pensacola welcomes a Spanish delegation to our shores to honor General Galvez’s memory and bravery.

On March 9, 1781, after successfully dismantling British commands in Louisiana and Mississippi, General Galvez set out to free Pensacola from occupation. Galvez— commander of Spanish forces in North America—and a naval force of 40 ships and more than 3,500 men landed on Santa Rosa Island and commenced a two-month siege on British forces that came to be known as the Battle of Pensacola.

Just two months later, on May 10, after surviving a nearly devastating hurricane and near-constant bombardment from British troops, Galvez claimed victory for Americans and others engaged in the international war with Britain. Opposing troops surrendered and more than 1,100 British prisoners were sent to Georgia on the promise they would never resist again.

This victory was crucial to the eventual triumph of General George Washington and the American Revolution.

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The genesis of Galvez Week—and the general’s modern fame—began during an early dedication to Bernardo de Galvez when Spanish Honorary Vice Consul Maria Davis helped form the Galvez Bicentennial Commission in 1981, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Pensacola and Spain’s inspiring participation in the American Revolution.

Over the last several decades, Davis has encouraged cultural relations between the country of her birth and Pensacola, her home for the last 50 years. She has hosted several American delegations to Spain and encouraged important Spanish friends to travel to Pensacola.

Last year, in the most recent of these trips to Spain, a delegation of local government officials and community members travelled to Macharaviaya, a mountain village in Spain where Galvez was born, to focus on and learn more about the Spanish Empire’s discoveries, explorations, conquests and colonization. Afterwards, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward established an annual remembrance ceremony each May 8 honoring Bernardo de Galvez and his role in the Battle of Pensacola and America’s freedom.

This year, Davis’ Spanish Delegation, including Mayor Antonio Campos of Macharaviaya, arrives in Pensacola to celebrate Galvez, the recipient of the 2012 Great Floridian award. The week begins May 5, and the delegation will enjoy a week touring Pensacola and New Orleans, and remembering all that the general accomplished for people on both sides of the Atlantic.

“Macharaviaya is Pensacola’s sister city in Spain,” said Davis. “We are very proud of Galvez’s role in our freedom.

A delegation of 25 people is coming to help us celebrate and honor all he did for us so long ago.”

The seven-day celebration, which lasts through May 11, includes a tour of local museums, the beach, immersion in various staples of Pensacola culture, and on May 8, a special service at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, a parish first established in 1781 immediately after the Battle of Pensacola. The original Spanish families will be honored at this event that is open to the public.

Afterwards, there will be a short ceremony at Fort George, which includes a wreath ceremony by Campos. A flag presentation and short reception follows at the nearby T.T. Wentworth Museum. On Saturday, May 11 from 10 am to 4 pm, a Basilica Tour will be available to the public free of charge.

“The cultural connections to our country and our city with European exploration, discovery and later settlement provide epic moments in American history,” said Nancy Fetterman, who was part of the American delegation that visited several cities in Spain last year. “In many ways, this is a cultural exchange but also a fact-finding visit for the Spanish delegation. While they are here, they will visit many of our local cultural resources and more importantly learn how we can collaborate on various other activities between our two cities.”

“There is a wonderful, beautiful connection and relationship between Spain and Pensacola, not just in Galvez, but in culture and history as well,” said Davis.

“Galvez was a very brave man, and we should all be thankful he used that bravery to help free us all. We wouldn’t be able to celebrate July 4 if it wasn’t for May 8.”

After visiting Pensacola, the delegation continues on to New Orleans, another landmark in Galvez’s history. Along the way, the group will stop at Fort Caroline in Mobile, the site of a Galvez victory in 1780. Afterwards, the delegation will enjoy a tour of the Mississippi River, a tour of New Orleans, and lunch at a restaurant named in the general’s honor.

This celebration is part of the much larger Viva Florida 500, the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s east coast. The Viva Florida 500 commemoration is ongoing throughout 2013, and includes more than 200 events statewide. The goal is to promote 500 years of Florida’s history—its people, places and cultural achievements—and this important milestone in American and Florida history.

“Having now visited the charming cities of Spain, I recognize many ways that Spanish culture is a significant part of our society, particularly in Pensacola,” said Fetterman. “In our city, the Spanish language touches us in ways both simple and complex. Spanish place names are often found in streets, bayous, hills, forts and festivals. Additionally, I suspect that some of the Spanish daring, determination and tenacity helped form the American culture.”

General Galvez died of a mysterious illness at the age of 40, having freed many nations and liberated countless more people.

“It is sad that very few people know how historically significant Pensacola is to the independence and freedom of the United States,” said Davis. “We should all be proud of those who lived and pay tribute to the memory of those who died.”

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Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola is investing in cutting-edge technology and focusing on optimizing patient experience and satisfaction.

Brain Surgery Without An Incision Sacred Heart Hospital is the only facility in the region to offer incisionless brain surgery with Gamma Knife radiosurgery. The non-invasive brain surgery uses highly focused beams of radiation as a powerful tool to effectively treat tumors, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and some neurological functional disorders, including trigeminal neuralgia.

A Gamma Knife is not an actual knife, and no incisions are made during the surgery. The sophisticated device accurately and precisely focuses 192 intersecting beams of gamma radiation onto the targeted tissue, delivering high-dose, single-fraction radiation.

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traditional neurosurgery, there is no risk of infection, spinal fluid leak or blood loss. The procedure is usually done with a local anesthetic and mild sedation. The noninvasive nature of the procedure greatly reduces physical and psychological trauma, and patients can resume their normal activities the next day.

The results of Gamma Knife radiosurgery become evident as time progresses: tumors begin to shrink, AVMs slowly disappear, and pain from trigeminal neuralgia dissipates as a result of changes in the lining of the blood vessel walls.

Sacred Heart’s Gamma Knife Center is staffed with an experienced, multidisciplinary team directed by Sacred Heart neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Goodman. Dr. Goodman was the first neurosurgeon to be fellowship-trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in the United States. In 1989, Dr. Goodman founded the fourth Gamma Knife Center in the nation – the seventh in the world – at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. He has completed more than 3,000 Gamma Knife radiosurgeries.

floor-to-ceiling panels. A special section for families with children on the far side of the lobby and a digital number-display system for waiting patients help create a much quieter waiting environment.

Patients in the waiting area will also notice a station for the RN who is assigned to round on patients while they are waiting. The nurse checks vital signs, communicates with physicians and obtains test results for patients, which lets patients know they are being cared for while waiting Sacred Heart’s Gamma Knife Center to see a physician.

Director, Dr. Michael Goodman The triage check-in area now provides improved privacy with partitions between each desk that allow nurses to focus on patients without distraction. After being assessed by the triage nurse, patients walk around the corner and into a private room for testing.

Sacred Heart’s leaders, physicians and the ED team continue to evaluate current conditions and modify Sacred Heart Trauma processes to create an optimal experience for each patient and visitor who seeks emergency care at Sacred Emergency Department Improves Patients’ Heart.

Experience Patients and guests who walk into Sacred Heart’s Towering Above the Rest Emergency Department (ED) will immediately see Anyone who has driven within miles of the Ninth evidence of recent efforts focused on improving the Avenue and Bayou Boulevard intersection in Pensacola experience of patients in this extremely busy Emergency surely has seen the towering structure being constructed Department. on top of the Heart and Vascular Institute. The major expansion will add a five-story tower with 112 private Operational Improvement Sacred Heart leaders and associates have implemented patient rooms, and is expected to open for patient care starting in May 2014. new processes with the goal of decreasing patient wait The addition will allow Sacred Heart to expand services times in the ED. Although they are still working toward and meet the community’s need for more beds for their goals, much improvement has been made: More critically ill patients – a need driven in part by the than half of ED patients are seen by a physician within hospital’s status as a regional Trauma Center and a one hour of their arrival. regional Stroke Center. Of the 112 rooms in the new Approximately half are treated and discharged within tower, 40 will be for critically ill patients. three hours. ‘’This project is a big event in the history of Sacred “Door-to-MD,” the time from when a patient enters the Heart Hospital, and it will allow us to create the patient department to when he or she sees a physician, has experience of the future,’’ said Susan Davis, president and decreased from an average of two hours to just more CEO of Sacred Heart Health System. ‘’Our focus is on than one hour. patient care so we’re thrilled to be able to make this investment to better serve and comfort our patients. The Upgraded Waiting Area In the past, patients and guests in the ED were greeted project also fills a need for additional beds in our busy hospital.’’ by a large fortress-like check-in desk that seemed to hide Beyond the additional critical care units and other beds the caregivers, instead of providing a welcoming access to needed at Sacred Heart, the $52 million project has care. A new, smaller desk now allows patients closer created jobs and boosted the local economy. Davis said contact with the nursing tech or paramedic who is the expansion has created more than 500 construction stationed at this desk to welcome patients. jobs and more than 100 new healthcare jobs.

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Baptist Health Care

Locally Owned, Innovative, Quality Health Care Neighbors caring for neighbors—essentially that’s Baptist Health Care. The area’s only locally-owned, nationallyrecognized health care provider has been an integral part of the community for more than 60 years. The flagship facility Baptist Hospital was started by residents who cared about their community and rallied to bring quality health services to their home town.

Since then, the organization has grown to include four hospitals, two medical parks, Baptist Manor, Baptist Leadership Group, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Lakeview Center, Baptist Medical Group and Cardiology Consultants. With multiple medical facilities and physician office locations, BHC makes it possible for busy people to easily access the health care services close to home. BHC aims to be the best health care provider in America and continuously works to improve the quality of life through an abiding commitment to quality care, innovative treatment and community health.

Quality Care Baptist earned its reputation for providing the highest level of quality medical care and continues to invest in services to benefit the community. Here are some recent achievements: Gulf Breeze Hospital was named the area’s only hospital to be listed twice on the Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals®.

Baptist Hospital was recognized as the first and only hospital in the region to receive The American College of Cardiology Foundation’s Platinum Performance Achievements Award.

In 2011, Baptist and Gulf Breeze hospitals were recognized for care processes linked to positive patient outcomes and named a Top Performer by the Joint Commission.

In 2012, Baptist Hospital completed a $35 million campus expansion.

Gulf Breeze Hospital completed a $5 million expansion in 2011.

Lakeview Center, in 2012, completed a $6 million children services building.

Leading-Edge Technology and Treatment BHC’s commitment to providing the best care can also be seen in its dedication to bringing leading-edge technology and treatment options to our area, including minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical procedures. Most recently, BHC’s highly-skilled physician partners and staff were chosen to be the first in the region to offer three newly FDAapproved heart and vascular treatment innovations.

“We are the regional leader in cardiovascular services and the fact we are offering three new cardiovascular services gives people more reasons to count on Baptist Health Care

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for the best in heart care,” said Mark Faulkner, president and CEO, of Baptist Health Care.

The positive impact of these technological and procedural innovations can be felt all across the Gulf Coast. Patients enjoy reduced recovery time and the convenience of having a procedure here in Pensacola, and our region Baptist Healthcare becomes known as a destination Dr. Jaalouk for world-class medical care. Just a few of BHC’s recent cardiovascular innovations include: • Baptist Health Care opened a new leading-edge cardiac cath lab at Gulf Breeze Hospital to provide heart and vascular care to more residents.

• One of the nation’s first to implant newest ICD lead technology, Ian Weisburg, M.D. Baptist Healthcare • First to offer new forum of Dr. Weisberg Coronary Revascularization, F. James Fleischhauer, M.D.,F.A.C.C. • First in Northwest Florida to implant vascular drug eluting stent, Safwan Jaalouk, M.D.., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. Community Health BHC provides life-saving diagnosis and treatment, as well as programs to keep you well.

Through Baptist Medical Group Baptist Healthcare – its growing network of more than Dr. Fleischhauer 100 primary care physicians, specialists and urgent care centers — BHC is working to increase access to health management and wellness services in our community.

“The fact is that our community needs more primary care physicians to support our needs. That’s why Baptist Medical Group is continuing to recruit top quality family medicine, internal medicine and geriatric physicians to our area and plan to open more new offices this year,” explains Kent Skolrood, president of Baptist Medical Group.

Additionally, BHC recently launched a new program Healthy Lives™ which gives employees and their family members – more than 6,000 in our area – incentives and resources to encourage better management of health and wellness. Healthy Lives™ is fully underway with BHC team members and now the organization is taking the program to businesses in the community to provide health screenings, coaching and education to Healthy Lives™ partners.

Baptist Health Care is dedicated to helping improve health care in the community. T learn more about Baptist Health Care, visit eBaptistHealthCare.org, or call 850.434.4080.

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West Florida Healthcare

Under the direction of new President and CEO Brian Baumgardner, West Florida Healthcare is committed to enhancing patients’ experience by expanding services, investing in state-of-the-art technology, bringing new physicians to the area, and earning quality-related accreditations and certifications.

Expansion of Services Earlier this year, West Florida Healthcare opened a new $1.5 million expansion of the facility’s Emergency Department that increased the number of beds from 25 to 41. The expansion— called ED North—is a 16-bed unit that is located adjacent to the hospital’s existing Emergency Department. In an effort to better communicate with the public and assist them with their expectations, West Florida also posts its Emergency Department wait times on its website as well as on billboards around the community and through texting

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Innovations in Technology SurgiTrak is a convenient new service that allows pre-surgery patients to identify ahead of time which family West Florida West Florida members and Healthcare Healthcare friends they would Dr. Heather Amos Dr. John Meade like to receive text messages or e-mails about their status as they move through pre-op to recovery. This technology will allow predesignated individuals to receive updates no matter where they are. And it will give family members and friends who are waiting at the hospital the freedom to leave the waiting area without the worry of missing important updates. SurgiTrak messages can be sent to any mobile device, such as a smart phone, tablet, or any other computer or laptop with an internet connection. Because the SurgiTrak messages contain no personal information, the patient’s privacy is fully protected. The messages contain only surgery status updates, such as “Patient in Pre-Op,” “Patient in Operating Room,” “Patient in April/May 2013

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Recovery,” etc. To sign up, patients should simply tell a registration representative they want to enroll in SurgiTrak. The enrollment will only be used for that particular surgery.

Online Pre-Registration & Scheduling – To save valuable time for patients, West Florida Healthcare has implemented Online Pre-Registration and Scheduling for certain services. Pre-registration is available if you: • Are scheduled for a procedure • Need to schedule a mammogram • Are expecting a baby To access West Florida Healthcare’s secure online registration site, go to http://westfloridahospital.com/patients/registration.dot.Onli ne registration should only take 10-15 minutes to complete. For further assistance, please call 1-888-6165729, Monday – Friday from 7 am – 6 pm.

Emergency Department Check-In Kiosk - West Florida Healthcare has made check-in at the Emergency Department easy and convenient. Similar to a visit to the airport or grocery store, when you arrive at the Emergency Department, look for a kiosk and follow the simple instructions that are available in both English and Spanish. The system will ask you to scan your driver’s license or credit card for identification purposes only and the reason for your visit. The system is designed to make visits to our Emergency Department quick and easy for patients.

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New Physicians Join the WFH Medical Staff West Florida Healthcare is proud to announce the addition of several new physicians to the Medical Staff: Patricia Manhire, D.O., medical director of Emergency Services; John Meade, M.D., assistant medical director of Emergency Services; and Heather Amos, D.O., primary care physician with West Florida Medical Group in Pace.

In addition, West Florida recently entered into a partnership with Northwest Florida Heart Group, a local team of interventional and general cardiologists that have served the cardiology needs of northwest Florida and south Alabama residents for decades. The cardiologists will continue to see current and new patients in the office setting as well as perform a wide range of cutting-edge minimally invasive and interventional cardiac procedures at West Florida Hospital.

Accreditations West Florida Healthcare continues to be at the forefront of earning important accreditations and certifications, including the area’s first Accreditation Chest Pain Center; reaccredited in 2013; the area’s first Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Key Performer” on quality measures for two years in a row.

For more information about West Florida Healthcare’s services, physicians, technology and accreditations, please visit www.westfloridahospital.com.

Naval Hospital Pensacola, located at 6000 West Highway 98, is one of the leading Medical Treatment Facilities for the Department of Defense. Established in 1826, it is one of the oldest Naval medical facilities. It is a community-sized teaching hospital with 10 branch clinics covering five states: Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The hospital services over 154,000 patients and staffs over 2,100 military and civilian personnel. In 2012, Naval Hospital Pensacola earned the Department of Defense Patient Safety Award for the third consecutive year, the first Department of Defense hospital to earn the award three years in a row.

Naval Hospital Pensacola is a leader in the Department of Defense for implementing Medical Home Port Teams into all of its primary care clinics. Medical Home Port is a team-based approach to primary health care where patients are assigned to a specific Medical Home Port Team.

Naval Hospital Pensacola has 10 Naval Hospital Pensacola Medical Home Port Teams that have earned Level 3 accreditations, the highest recognition possible from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the most in all of the Department of Defense. Medical Home Port provides two great benefits to enrolled beneficiaries: same day appointments and medical care by a team of providers who know the patients and their health care needs.

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use TRICARE Online to make an appointment with their Primary Care Manager or a member of their assigned Medical Home Port Team. Patients will be able to book times that are convenient for them and can typically book appointments the same day. TRICARE Online also allows patients to communicate with providers through secure messaging to ask health care questions, obtain lab results and request prescription refills.

The ability for patients to see a provider who is familiar with them is an important element of the Medical Home Port concept. The providers are familiar with a patient’s medical history, their conditions and personal concerns in regards to health care. This continuity of care and improved access to services provides better communication, improves patient safety and has been shown to improve both patient and staff satisfaction.

For 2013, Naval Hospital Pensacola and the local Veterans Affairs office have made a commitment to make the hospital the first choice for veterans to receive emergency and inpatient care. In the past, veterans from the Pensacola area were often referred to Biloxi, Miss., for inpatient care, which was often a hardship for the veterans and their families. With this joint commitment between the local VA and Naval Hospital Pensacola, veterans will receive care from some of the country’s best physicians in the comfort of their local community.

Naval Hospital Pensacola will continue to be a leader of health care, not only for the Navy and Department of Defense, but for the Gulf Coast region as well. Its team of physicians, nurses and staff strive to be the hospital of choice for eligible patients and to be an integral part of the local community.

For more information on Naval Hospital Pensacola, please call 850-5056601 or Like Naval Hospital Pensacola on Facebook.

Naval Hospital Staff

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The LEAP Trail: The Road to a Healthier Pensacola

By Josh Newby

Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) is preparing to graduate its 30th class this year, and as usual, the team of local professionals and leaders has acquired skills and connections that they have used to work together toward positive community projects. This year, the team is concluding development and construction of the LEAP (Leisure, Exercise, Activity and Play) Trail, a health-focused project located near Pensacola Airport that features a three-mile track, playground for children, workout stations for circuit training, and other amenities and features to make the location a comprehensive outdoor fitness destination.

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countless others have benefitted—from Pensacola Chamber of Commerce LeaP classes to date, and the program routinely receives around 200 nominations a year. The vetting process to be accepted into the team is quite extensive and exclusive.

While anyone living or working in Pensacola may apply, only those who have a history of involvement or a strong desire to be involved are accepted. Furthermore, applicants must show a willingness to serve the community following graduation; assume greater responsibility with civic, charitable and community organizations; have a desire to remain in the Pensacola region; and must demonstrate a commitment to program attendance and participation requirements.

Once selected, the team of 50 attends a series of leadership, team-building and community-oriented workshops to fully understand each other and the region they serve.

Shortly thereafter, the team decides on an area-enhancing project to apply their newfound skills in a positive way.

“The curriculum is really focused on community immersion and leadership,” said Jennifer McFarren, director of workforce development for the chamber. “Each member of the class’s various committees—marketing, fundraising, finance and operations—is focused on using their unique skill sets to benefit the group and community as a whole.”

Past projects have included scholarships, military appreciation efforts, youth mentoring and park enrichment.

The LEAP Trail, announced on Nov. 5, 2012, falls right in line with a history of boosting the local economy and improving the lives of citizens.

“We are not only providing this great resource for the community but are also reminding residents of how previous LeaP classes have benefitted the community through Leadership Pensacola and the Greater Pensacola Chamber,” said project co-chair Robert Bender. “Past classes have instituted reading programs, a recycling project, made our beaches safer with Project SwimSAFE, and recently thanked those serving in the military by renovating the USO facilities at NAS Pensacola and Pensacola International Airport under Operation HOPE. LeaP classes are comprised of people who want to be involved in our community, and I know we are all excited to create this multi-use trail for Pensacola.”

The trail and accompanying project, which broke ground March 18, come on the heels of a recent report that sheds light on Escambia County’s health status as ranking 55th out of Florida’s 67 counties and last among all major metropolitan areas. Measuring 230 health indicators, the report shows that the Pensacola area’s community health has not improved during the past 17 years. This news was of immediate concern to the city, the chamber and local citizens.

The chamber and class decided to take it upon themselves to help combat the recent negative downturn and promote the region’s health, wellness and fitness. One of the large indicators the report took into consideration was access to parks and a healthy lifestyle, something that the LeaP class hopes the trail will promote.

“This project is a great example of what we can accomplish through community-driven initiatives and publicprivate partnerships,” said Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward.

“As we continue to make Pensacola a better place and improve our city’s quality of life, the LEAP Trail is going to be an incredible asset for our community.”

The trail, located near the city’s Roger Scott Athletic Complex, will be an inclusive activity space, providing leisure, exercise, activity and play opportunities for the entire community. It will be divided into three major sections. The first is the Innisfree Hotels Track, which will be approximately three miles long. Currently, the proposed site begins near the Pensacola International Airport at the new Hyatt Place Hotel and will run south down 12th Avenue through Roger Scott Athletic Complex down Summit Boulevard and up Jerry Maygarden Road. Runners, joggers, walkers, strollers, bicyclists and skateboarders will be able to enjoy the track route, which runs through one of the loveliest portions of the city. Runners can experience a diverse trail that winds

through overhanging trees and quiet roads.

The second section is an inclusive playground, which will be accessible for children and adults of all physical abilities.

The plan calls for surfacing, ramps and equipment that will allow for totally inclusive play. Childhood health, wellness and fitness was another concern of the health report, and this playground will provide a means of improving those aspects of young lives by giving them a fun, safe environment to be active in.

The Baptist Healthcare Workout Circuit is the third section of the trail and will consist of six individual workout stations: chest press, waist balancer, sky walker, elliptical, sit-up board and leg press. By including a variety of workout features with the trail, as well as a children’s area, the class hopes that the project will become a popular destination for families wanting to have fun while keeping each member in shape in a way that is customized to their fitness needs and preferences.

Other amenities and features will also be available to park attendees, including accessible picnic tables, park benches, waste receptacles, bike racks and pet waste stations.

The City of Pensacola has announced it will be responsible for the maintenance of the park once it is completed and the class has graduated, but many of the LeaP team members are expected to continue to play an integral role in the project’s awareness and appearance.

“Upon graduation, we want the LeaP class to have a greater sense of community awareness and be interested in doing more for their fellow citizens,” said McFarren. “Many alumni are still involved with their class projects, both through maintenance and awareness, and we expect the same from this group. They are co-facilitators of the project even after it is completed.”

The location of the trail is also somewhat notable, as its position near the airport gives incoming tourists a place to exercise and play, and supports the surrounding area’s economic development. As the airport is a major gateway to the city, the chamber wants newcomers to be greeted by a fresh, healthy, fitness-focused view of Pensacola. Attractive community amenities are key to recruiting new businesses and residents to a community, according to the class.

Local organizations and sponsors are footing the bill for the project, and about $30,000 worth of sponsorship opportunities still remain. The major sponsors are, Roads, Inc., Baptist Health Care and Innisfree Hotels. In-kind sponsor Roads, Inc., is completing the construction for the trail.

“Roads, Inc. of Northwest Florida is providing donations of partial construction services for the site development, concrete walks, pavers and workout station foundations,” said Bender.

Local individuals have also gotten in on the action, too, sponsoring everything from bricks and pavers to playground stations and mile markers, for a grand total of about $210,000 in community support. A party for existing and potential LEAP sponsors is Tuesday, April 23 at the Fish House.

For those wanting to lend a hand with the building process, Bender said that there will be a community day when local individuals can come out and help with construction. That date is yet to be determined, but the class promises to keep interested parties updated.

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datebook Art 11th Annual Art in the Park May 11, 12 Art in the Park is a juried arts festival featuring more than 100 regional and national artists. The Pensacola Museum of Art is delighted to serve as festival host as it continues its goal to provide Pensacola with unique selections of cultural and artistic experiences to explore. Immerse yourself in the arts through a selection of activities, all located within the beautiful setting of historic Seville Square. Artists’ booths feature a full range of media: ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculpture, paintings and more. For more information, call 850.432.6247.

Music Bands on the Beach April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 The popular summer concert series begins again from 7 to 9 pm. Bring your lawn chair and join us this summer for hot music, smooth grooves and a whole lot of good times. The concert series will run every Tuesday night until October 1. For more information, call 850.932.2257.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra April 27 Rite of Spring premiered in 1913 and its departure from the musical styles of the time incited a riot in the concert hall. On the 100th anniversary, we hope you just enjoy and applaud enthusiastically at the end. The music begins at 8 pm and tickets start at $20. For more information, call 850.595.3880.

Pensacola Community SoulFest April 27 Starting at 11 am, experience the best food and entertainment as the Pensacola High Schooll Jazz Ensemble and Booker T. Washington Jazz Combo perform. Admission is $5; free for children 12 and under. For more information, call 850.438.4882.

Saenger Theatre Presents Showtime May 3-5 Live and in living color, Showtime will once again feature the seven choirs of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, comprised of more than 300 members performing a variety of music, showcasing spectacular costumes, dynamic choreography and impressive staging. Highlights this year feature numbers from Broadway classics, including Newsies, Seussical, Annie, Oliver and Catch Me If You Can. Creative themed segments include A Touch of Opera, Let’s Play Sports, The Cotton Club, and American Pop. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm.

Tickets start at $23. For more information, call 850.595.3882.

Theatre PLT Presents Snoopy April 12-14, 18-21 A musical comedy based on the comic strip Peanuts. This

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sequel to the musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown focuses more on the life of Snoopy. This charming, warm-hearted musical is full of laughs and life lessons on friendship and believing in yourself. You’ll be delighted to see all your favorite characters back on the PLT stage. Tickets start at $14. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm. For more information, call 850.434.0257.

Saenger Theatre Presents The Addams Family April 24 The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. This is a visually satisfying, rib-tickling, lunatic musical that will entertain you to death! The show starts at 7:30 pm and tickets start at $53. For more information, call 850.595.3880.

PLT Presents Momologues April 26-28, May 2-4 Get ready for The Momologues, the comedy about motherhood in which a cast of four mothers celebrate and laugh through conception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, caring for newborns, adjusting to a second child, discipline, picky eaters, the terrible twos and more. It reveals the funny, secretive side of having kids and will leave you rolling in the aisles and clamoring for more. Tickets start at $10. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm. For more information, call 850.434.0257.

PLT Presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof May 10-12, 16-19 A powerful Southern family gathers at a birthday celebration for patriarch Big Daddy, who does not know that he is dying of cancer. In a scramble to secure their part of his estate, family members hide the truth about his diagnosis from him and Big Mama. Front and center as tensions mount are alcoholic former football hero Brick and his beautiful but sexually frustrated wife Maggie “the Cat.” As their troubled relationship comes to a stormy and steamy climax, a shockwave of secrets are finally revealed. Tickets start at $14. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm. For more information, call 850.434.0257.

Special Events Cooking with Chef Irv Miller April 17, May 15 Chef Irv is a proud Southern transplant of three decades. He has committed his talent to the Northwest Coast of Florida and is recognized from Pensacola to Seaside as one of the Gulf Coast’s best chefs. Chef Irv will walk participants through some of his favorite Southern-inspired dishes. His regional dishes include ingredients that he has enjoyed and found remarkable as both traditional and nontraditional Southern foods. He will share information and prepare treasured locally available foods and recipes in a four-course sampling for attendees to enjoy.

Admission is $45 per person. 5 to 6:30 pm and 7:30 to 9 pm at Jackson’s Steakhouse. For more information, call 850.217.2347.

Estevanico International Festival April 20, 21 Enjoy a weekend of live music, dance, food and artwork as the Estevanico International Festival celebrates the rich history of the Gulf Coast’s indigenous cultures: African, Spanish, Hispanic, Portuguese, Native American, Jamaican and Caribbean. Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm at Plaza DeLuna. For more information, call 850.492.4660.

Five Flags Paddleboard Classic April 20 Participants in this exciting race can choose a one- or three-mile option. There is also a one-mile kid’s race for those 12 and under. Registration is $35 through April 18, and $40 through race day. The after party will be at The Grand Marlin. Race registration includes race entry, T-shirt and lunch. For more information, call 850.916.1600.

Earth Style…Island Style April 20 Meet Mia the Mermaid or play turtle tag during the Sea Turtle Homecoming. It’s a celebration of our sea turtles who return to their birth place, Pensacola Beach, to lay their nests. Make your own sea turtle ornament and touch a real turtle shell. The activities, turtle art sale and displays will be open from 10 to 11:30 am at the Gulfside Pavilion. For more information, call 850.932.1500.

Robert Craig Winery Experience April 24 Jackson’s Steakhouse is proud to partner with the Robert Craig Winery of Napa Valley, Calif., for an exclusive evening featuring vintner Robert Craig and four stellar wines paired with the culinary creations of our own Chef Irv Miller. Cost includes four wines and five courses. Seating is limited; reservations required.

Event begins at 5:30 pm and the cost is $95 per person. For more information, call 850.469.9898.

Pensacola Rod-Tiques Sunny Beaches Car Show April 26-28 Join Travelodge Hotel on Pensacola Beach for three full days for the 41st Sunny Beaches Rod-Tiques Car Show. Admission is free.

For more information, call 850.944.3835.

Designer Kitchen & Bath Expedition April 27 Presented by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild, 12 homes, displaying a spectacular array of renovated kitchens and bathrooms, will be open to Red Carpet VIP ticketholders. All of the kitchens and baths are by recognized designers showcasing their creativity and design planning expertise in kitchens and bathrooms. Attendees will travel by luxury tour bus and a PSOG hostess/host will guide them through each private residence where they will meet the designer or a representative of the designer who will explain their design approach. A box lunch will be included. Admission is $45. For more information, visit www.psog.org.

ABC Beer Tastings May 2 The first series of classes, known as A.B.C. (Atlas Beer Classes), will be held on the first Thursday of the month through June and will feature a presenter discussing the highlighted craft brewery and three selections from that brewery. Classes will cover the basics, as well as specific information regarding the history of the brewery and their beers. Admission is $10. Classes begin promptly at 5:30 pm. For more information, call 850.470.0003.

29th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival May 3-5 The festival at Bartram Park features 16,000 pounds of boiled crawfish provided by Mike’s Crawfish Boils from Duson, La. Cajun dishes such as red beans and rice, boudin balls, seafood gumbo, etouffee, jambalaya, and Cajun pasta will be available, as well as traditional fare such as hot dogs, chicken tenders, and funnel cakes. Local favorite Cajun Specialty Meats will be preparing their Cajun menu for the festival. New and returning artists will perform traditional Louisiana swamp pop, Cajun, blues, and zydeco music. Enjoy entertainment provided by Master of Ceremonies Rex Broussard, Dwayne Dopsie, Honey Island Swamp Band, Wayne Toups, Hadley Castille, Bayou Boys, Adam Holt, Wes Loper and more. Friday noon to 11 pm; Saturday 10 am to 11 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 850.433.6512.

40th Annual Fiesta 10K and 5K Run/Walk May 4 Starting at 7:30 am at the corner of Government and Adams streets, participants enjoy a moderate run on hills through scenic residential and historic neighborhoods. For more information, call 850.255.1610.

Galvez Day Celebration May 8 Galvez Day will be the central ceremony which links America’s early colonial past to Spain’s history of exploration and discovery. A free public ceremony hosted by Father Peter McLaughlin and Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate the significant associations with Pensacola’s visiting Spanish Delegation. The gathering will also be introduced to dozens of Pensacola families who are recognized descendants of the earliest Spanish families and Native American Pensacolians. The ceremony begins at 9 am. Following the ceremony at the Basilica, the official delegation will proceed to a 10 am remembrance in honor of the day British troops surrendered Pensacola to the Spanish American army. Admission is free. For more information, call 850.438.4986.

Stargazing at Fort Pickens May 10 Weather permitting from sunset to 10 pm at the Battery Worth Picnic Area at Fort Pickens Area, volunteers from the Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of the stars, planets and constellations. The program is free; however, there is an $8 entrance fee to the Fort Pickens Area. For more information, call 850.934.2600.

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pensacola seen At Gallery Night…

Tommy & Barbara McVay

Caroline Martin, Melissa Banks, Clark Hubbert & Harper Hubbert

Brittani Harris & Tenika Johnson

Howard Seaton

Debbie Cosson & Steveo Orlich

Maureen & Sarah McCartan

At PLT’s Cabaret Goes Broadway…

Barrie Arnold & Alessa Bastron

Diana & Bob England

Hilary Lords, Kaitin Davis & Aimee Dumas

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Brittany Carroll & Ashley Debo

Karen Fleming & Brittany Steele

Dean Francia & Ty Lovette

Michele & Kathleen Carter

Robert Whibbs & Larin Halstead

Dr. Stacey McDonald & Edward Slears