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Publisher’s Letter
At FACES PENSACOLA, we continue our monthly publication “covering the places and faces of Pensacola” and surrounding areas. Our team has been busy covering events including runs, festivals, galas, openings, and more.
Watch out for Kristina Wright, our Lead Event Photographer, along with other event photographers to be included in the next issue.
Please stay connected with us on social on Facebook @FACESpcola and Instagram FACESpensacola. We love Pensacola and all the awesome events, places, and faces it has to ofer. Reach out to let us know about your upcoming event. We would love to include you in our calendar and cover your events.
Thank you, Pensacola, for welcoming us and including us in your events. Don’t forget to check out our advertisers and give them some love.
We’re working hard to count all your votes for your FAVORITE businesses! Winners for the 2025 Favies Awards will be announced in the August Issue. We can’t wait to see your faces!
Steve Barber Publisher/Editor steve@facespcola.com
photo by: Kristina Wright
Team Faces
Contributors
Hudson Aho, Distribution
Steve Barber Publisher/Editor
Jessica Graña Creative Director
Kristina Wright Lead Photographer
Deborah Hart, Randy Armstrong
Bonifay, Mary Lou Cosby
Chase & Gretchen McClain
Sharon & Billy Egan
Stormy & Marvin Oliver
Mette, Becky Sherman, Audrey Preston, Tracy Hornbrook
Mark Harrison & Susan Sears
All-Krewe Ball
photographer: Kristina Wright Location:
Charity: Fiesta Pensacola
Location: Vinyl Music Hall • Charity: Fiesta Pensacola
8 Diana Harvey, Bobby Gailmard • 9 Michelle Phillips, Billy Howard II • 10 Barbara Co ey, Pam Kelly • 11 James Conyers, Rhonda Wiggins • 12 Carla Jones, Melissa Molett, Allison Carlock, Kellie Mortier • 13 Steve & Jamie Ferbezar, Donna Ho man, Jim Cartright
Fiesta All-Krewe Ball
photographer: Kristina Wright
Center
1 Faye Franklin, Courtney Henley, Annessa Clark, Kenny Chambers • 2 Niki Nichole • 3 Georgetta & Lester Smith • 4 Jade McNeil, Tondalaio Sears • 5 Shannon Addison, Kelly Gontarski • 6 Angie Morris, Sherry Ponds • 7 Lois Lane, Cassandra Smith, Manika Lewis, Grace Marshall, Maime Hixon
Pretty Kicks Sneaker Ball photographer: Kristina Wright
Location: Brentwood Community
• Hosted By: Rosa Verda Foundation Inc
Location: Brentwood Community Center • Hosted By: Rosa Verda Foundation Inc
8 Jennifer & Reagan Kennedy, Erica George, Carolyn James • 9 Denise & Keyto Sanders • 10 Tonya Morris, Michele Anthony, Janie Hayes, Sallie Phillips • 11 Andrea Hamilton, Stephanie Shelton, Tiphanie Sapp, Kim Cobb, Paula Spangler, Deirdra Thompkins
Joy Powell
Pretty Kicks Sneaker Ball
photographer: Kristina Wright
Kristina Wright
Grand Opening of the American Legion Post 378 photographer: Kristina Wright
Location: 4656 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • Charity: American Legion Post 378
Never Ending (Band) • 2 Jonnah Satterwhite, Aaliyah Ryan, Valkyrie Ryan, Juanita Shaw • 3 Harvey & Kat Leon • 4 Stacey Ramey, Deane Yo • 5 Tina Riskie, Sally Nowling, Shirley Hart • 6 (Ret) Sgt Don Stevens, Suzi Stevens • 7 Lee & Stefani Barnes, Fisherman Bob
Grand Opening of the American Legion Post 378 photographer: Kristina Wright
Location: 4656 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • Charity: American Legion Post 378
9 USO Volunteers and Sta • 10 Cindy Parrish, Al & Brownie Bounds, Bobby Parrish • 11 Nick Wuthnow, Melanie Miller, Cat Scanlon, Drama Fields • 12 Gary Stansbery, Robyn Podany, Scott Mapes • 13 Javier & Mercedes Santos • 14 James Bonsignore, Dan Brunner
American Legion Post 378 photographer: Kristina Wright
Charity: American Legion Post 378
4th Annual Juneteenth: A Family Reunion for the Culture photographer: Kristina Wright
Location: Museum Plaza • Charity: The Watson Family Foundation
1 Delayna Blankenship, Marlee Bruno, Therese Ritchie, September Dye • 2 Sharon Butler, Tyrone Mack, Terrance Barber, Douglas Dirden
Adetoun Evans, Angelie Morris • 4 Tiasia Williams, Desi McQueen, Cianna Jackson, Deysi Rose • 5 Sonja Crocker, Shanta Stallworth
Krystal & Donte Sheppard
Plaza
Aaron & Kimberly Watson
8 Myiesha & Michael Mitchell
Daryl & Cynthia Pierce
Teníadé Broughton, Trey Robinson, Regina Hyman
11 Sheree Terrell
12 Brenda Dean, Alanda Vason
13 Cornell’s BBQ
photographer: Kristina Wright
Piggee, Thatiana Rodriguez
Moore, Melanie Collins
Curry, Christy Lewis, Luz Lopez Neal,
4th Annual Bread Pudding Bake-Off photographer: Kristina Wright
Location: Supposey • Charity: 4EVR DEZ
9 Lauren Frates, Hannah O’ Neal • 10 Sharon Lopez, Angela Hatcher • 11 Dr. Jason & Chelsea Boatwright • 12 Tai Knight, Tammy Straughn • 13 Steve Barber, Tracy Frick • 14 Teri Levin, Mitzi Shanholtzer, Randy Hammer • 15 Dr. Joseph Tegenkamp, Dr. Grace Tegenkamp
16 Dixie Leeann Hassell, Megan Walters • 17 Kim LaMontagne, Sally Bergosh, Taxie Lambert • 18 Shanelle Long, Gus Rodriguez • 19 Octavia James, Jessica Duncan, Tracy Frick • 20 Ricki McWilliams, Heather Pelham, Madrina Ciano, Christy Sti lemire • 21 Duke Lee, Steve Barber • 22 Shernita Wiggins-Wynder, Melissa Johnson, Taxie Lambert
photographer: Kristina Wright Location: Supposey
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Perfect for you
Savor Mediterranean flavors and fresh local seafood at Primrose Coastal Italian, sip handcrafted cocktails with a view at The Rooftop Bar, and treat yourself to serene spa days and poolside relaxation. Locals enjoy special pricing on accommodations, dining, spa treatments, and more—because paradise should feel like home.
Nocturnal Nights photographer: Kristina Wright
Location: Sunset Wildlife Connection • Charity: Sunset Wildlife Connection
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• 6 Thomas & Margaret Lynd,
Rocky • 7 Marissa
Sterling, Denver & Nora Smith • 8 Julie & Chris Hopkins
Julia & Billy Schwartztrauber
Megan, Josh & Abigail Horne
3 Oakview Grange Kennels & Pheasantry • 4 Heather, Genevieve, Jeremy Clark • 5 Eliel Lopez, Madalyn Taylor
Kona,
Moore,
Nocturnal Nights
photographer: Kristina Wright
Location: Sunset Wildlife Connection • Charity: Sunset Wildlife Connection
9 James & Jessica Fountain, Noah Cunningham • 10 Thomas & Margaret Lynd, Marissa Moore, with Chanel, Margherita, Cersy 11 Briana Roberts, Mando, Asoka Marissa Moore • 12 Grant Gaines, Grace Gaines, Baylee Hubbart • 13 Turner, Sarah, Wrigley Burnett • 14
