FACES Pensacola | Issue 32

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Mardi Gras Krewes Photoshoot

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Gino Rosaria’s 9th Annual Christmas Jazz Special

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Holiday Soiree with the Watson Firm

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Wreaths Of Joy

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Christmas at the Clinic

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Pensacola Christmas Parade

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Legacy Title Ornament Party

Featuring: Mystic Mafia

photography by: Kristina Wright

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Publisher’s Letter The Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and here 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.

Besides event coverage, look for 'ƺljǓș EƺǷǩǿǠ ǩАǓȖǓǿljǓॹ XǹƺljǓșॹ 'ƺljǓ the Facts, and FǓΛș 'ǹƺșǦ.

Please stay connected with us on social on Facebook @FACESpcola and Instagram FACESpensacola. We love Pensacola and ƺǹǹ ȠǦǓ ƺΛǓșȅǾǓ ǓΚǓǿȠșॹ ȒǹƺljǓșॹ ƺǿǏ ǟƺljǓș ǩȠ Ǧƺș Ƞȅ ȅАǓȖঀ [ǓƺljǦ ȅȣȠ Ƞȅ ǹǓȠ 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.

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We can’t wait to see your faces!

Steve Barber

Publisher/Editor steve@facespcola.com

photo by: Kristina Wright

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Molls and Mugshots

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THE WOTY AWARDS

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3RD ANNUAL JUNETEENTH

A celebration for the culture

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3RD ANNUAL R&B AND BLUES Freedom Party

FavorHouse Round-up

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Team Faces

Steve Barber Publisher/Editor

Jessica Graña Creative Director

Kristina Wright Lead Photographer

Contributors Hudson Aho, Distribution Liko Crump, Photographer

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Mardi Gras Krewes Photoshoot photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Pensacola Parade People

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1 Krewe of Blues • 2 Krewe of Sirens • 3 Krewe of Gatsby Girls • 4 Krewe of Parrotheads • 5 Krewe de Voulez Vous

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Mardi Gras Krewes Photoshoot photographer: Kristina Wright

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6 Krewe of Wicked Pirates • 7 Krewe of Seville • 8 Krewe of Hip Huggers • 9 Krewe of Vixens • 10 Mystic Mafia

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Mardi Gras Krewes Photoshoot photographer: Kristina Wright

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11 Les Harlequins • 12 Krewe of Daisy Dukes • 13 Krewe of St. Patrick • 14 West Florida Roller Derby • 15 Krewe of Warriors 16 Krewe of Cheers

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Mardi Gras Krewes Photoshoot photographer: Kristina Wright

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17 Krewe of Lafitte • 18 Krewe de Karnaval • 19 Krewe de Kannabis • 20 Krewe of Silver Slipper • 21 Krewe of Karibbean

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Mardi Gras Krewes Photoshoot photographer: Kristina Wright

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Gino Rosaria 9th Annual Christmas Jazz Special photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Jean & Paul Amos Theatre • Charity: Rosaria Music and Arts Education

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1 Charles Gibson, Jill Hubbs • 2 Dorothy & Vinson Mack, Donald Stephanie Shelton • 3 A’sha James, Antonia Edwards, Maime Hixon 4 Terri & Mike Papantonio, John & Annette Bray • 5 Dr. Roberto Maal, Kallie Maal • 6 Angela & Tim McMahan • 7 Mariel Aubert, Cole Riegsecker, Ray Milam

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8 Tracy & Nehemiah Johnson • 9 Gino Rosaria & Friends 10 Eva Palascios, Jennifer Lowry, Victoria Belknap

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Familiar Faces Q+A Bianca Silivos General Manager, Agapi Bistro + Garden 555 Scenic Hwy 850-513-LOVE (5683) www.myagapi.com What is the best part of your job?

Meeting new people and welcoming them into our restaurant.

Some of them become fast friends, some become wine club members, and some have become like family!

Do you have any advice for someone interested in this field/job? ǓвǿǩȠǓǹΡ Ǐȅ ǩȠॻ ȣȠ ȠƺǷǓ ȠǩǾǓ Ƞȅ ȖǓljǦƺȖǠǓॹ ȠǦǩș ǴȅLj ljƺǿ ǏȖƺǩǿ your social battery.

Is there a “Best Kept Secret” in Pensacola you’d like to share?

Happy Hour at Agapi! The food specials are so great (the artichoke spinach dip and gyro nachos are my favorite!) and the wines are quality wines that we are proud to have on our regular wine list!

How has working at Agapi changed you? photos by:Kristina Wright

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What’s an achievement or contribution that you’re most proud of? ǓǩǿǠ ƺ ǾȅǾॹ ƺǿǏ LjǓǩǿǠ ȒȖǓșǓǿȠ ƺǿǏ ǩǿΚȅǹΚǓǏ ǩǿ ǾΡ șȅǿঢ়ș school.

Speed Round Picks Cocktail or Mocktail Vacation or Staycation Vintage or Modern Sun Rise or Sunset Book or Podcast

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Holiday Soiree with the Watson Firm photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Henry Roy’s Ivy Room

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9 Donecia Griffin, Sophia Steen • 10 Larry Watson Jr, Fred Robbins II • 11 Erin Wilmer, Toni Parks • 12 Mary Young, Tasha Savage 13 Faith Leonard, Victoria Baldwin • 14 Javis Dickson • 15 Teníadé Broughton, Mayor DC Reeves • 16 Aaron Watson, Chip & Sophia Steen, Kim Watson

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Wreaths of Joy photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: The Sanctuary • Charity: The ARC Gateway

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1 Liz Doenlen, Brigette Brooks, Terri Ramos • 2 Magi Williams, Delayna Blankenship, Aaron Chambers, Elden Scott, Stephen Rampersad 3 Jen Wells, Truli Hartley • 4 Adron Chambers, Andrea Hamilton • 5 Melia & Melissa Wright • 6 Selena Rain, Olivia Lightyear 7 Bobby Parker, Duke Lee, Steve Barber, Marty Stanovich, Jo Rich, Chesley Polk

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8 Jimmy & Megan Herlocker • 9 Beej Davis, Nora Emling • 10 Rachael Knorr, Jade Hoy • 11 Olivia McNally, Kim Wilson, Teri Levin, Robin Zimmern • 12 Karen & Ted Mansfield, Joe & Molly Maloney • 13 Jamie & Kieu Wells, Niels Andersen • 14 Taxie Lambert, Whitney Adams, Delayna Blankenship, Jen Wells, Mark Benhard

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Wreaths of Joy photographer: Kristina Wright

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Christmas at the Clinic photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Pensacola Country Club • Charity: Health and Hope Clinic

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1 Sheriff Chip Simmons, Whitney Lucas, Commander Andrew Hobbs, Ronnie Rivera • 2 Kelly Bowen, Jann Garrett • 3 Kit & Sue Nast 4 David & Therese Ritchie • 5 Susan Bonsignore, Debbie Ciano Patroni • 6 Brigette Brooks, Delayna Blankenship 7 Brian & Lynn Waters, Monica & Dave Sanford, Crista Brandt

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Christmas at the Clinic photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Pensacola Country Club • Charity: Health and Hope Clinic

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8 Bob & Toni Greene, Bonnie Rieland, Don McLaughlin • 9 Erik Davis, Peggy Davis • 10 Marny Needle, Belle Bear 11 Tab & Brittany Bright • 12 JT & Deidre Young • 13 Commissioner Lumon May, Joey Murdock • 14 Adrian & Brian Wyer

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Christmas at the Clinic photographer: Kristina Wright

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15 Sally Bergosh, Will Condon • 16 Peggy Sansing, Sally Bergosh, Sandy Sansing, Linda Hinson, Linnea & Nix Daniel • 17 Katie Myers, Rusty & Kristin Longley • 18 Hugh Patroni, Debbie Ciano Patroni, Anne & Dennis Connolly • 19 JT Young, Aaron Erskine, Brigette Brooks 20 Jeff Bergosh, Carol Brownell, Kent Eadler

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Faces of SerVice Q+A Jamie Wells Military Branch: US Army Rank: Sergeant Major Years Served: 24 Was there a specific moment or person that influenced your decision to serve?

My mother was in the reserves and was always proud to serve, my father was a Marine in Vietnam ,my brother was in the Army and of course as a teenager John J Rambo!

What was your favorite thing about serving? eǦǓ ǦȅǿȅȖ ǩǿ șǓȖΚǩǿǠ ǾΡ ljȅȣǿȠȖΡ șǓǹМǓșșǹΡ ƺǿǏ LjȖǩǿǠǩǿǠ ƺǹǹ ǾΡ men home from four (4) tours of combat .

During your time in service, what was your biggest accomplishment/achievement?

Bringing home all my men from combat and seeing them reunited with their families

Can you share something you learned about yourself during your service?

You’re never as good as you think you are, someone has always done more. Be driven to do better but stay humble.

What advice would you give someone thinking about joining the military?

If you go, go all in, see the world, embrace challenges and maximize the opportunity. It’s a great life.

Knowing what you do now would you join the military and serve again?

100%.

Was there a leader who impacted you most during your service?

Mark Barnes a true friend/mentor a Senior NCO who never forgot where he came from.

How do you stay connected to your community while serving?

I always made sure to expand my horizons volunteer or participate in local events and get to know where I could help.

It’s important to not only give back to the community but also to stay relevant and have a presence.

What do you consider to be your biggest achievement in life so far?

My children Alyssa, Ashley, Ann Marie, Angel, Brock & Braxton!

Saturday | March 29 WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio Pensacola State College

The 34th annual WSRE Wine & Food Classic will be a Creole-seasoned event with a walkabout tasting featuring local chefs and all that jazz!

Sample food, vote for your favorite dishes, and laissez les bons temps rouler! wsre.org/events

Event Chairs: Louise & Dr. Brent Videau

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Pensacola Christmas Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Downtown Pensacola

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1 Kevin & Tricia Wilbourn, Billy Howard II, Michelle Phillips • 2 Krewe of Daisy Dukes • 3 Allen & Jennifer Netzer • 4 Blue Angels Float 5 Krewe of Warriors • 6 Krewe of Seville

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Pensacola Christmas Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Downtown Pensacola

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7 Myiesha Mitchell, Arjerne Arrington • 8 Cassi Lera, Brittany Wise • 9 Dorian Ard, Merritt & Tanner Morris • 10 Krewe Of Swat 11 Julie Franklin, Neils Anderson, Autumn & Sam • 12 Queen Aida McEwen, King Robert Simmons, Prince JC McEwen, Princess Lisa Perry 13 Krewe of Wicked Pirates

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Location: Downtown Pensacola

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14 Tommi Lyter, Whitney Lucas, Sheriff Chip Simmons, Commander Andrew Hobbs, Ronnie Rivera • 15 Serena & James Thomas, Calvin, Landon, Lacey & Aria Danzey • 16 Pirates of Lost Treasure • 17 Krewe of Voulez Vous • 18 Krewe of Karribean • 19 Krewe of Lafitte

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Legacy Title Ornament Party photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Legacy Title

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1 Suzanne Pollard Spann, Kelly Gary • 2 Carol Younger, Bobby King • 3 Jenna Robinson, Kaye Perlman • 4 Christina Giese, Kim Anderson • 5 Keith Branch, Tonya Harris-Branch • 6 Amir Fooladi, Bobby Boothe • 7 Suzanne Pollard Spann, Austin Spann 8 Daniel, Stefanie & Austin Monie • 9 John & Michelle Kempf

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Friday, February 28, 2025 Intimate dinners in stunning homes and venues with a private chef & world class wines.

Limited tickets available $1,000/couple; $500/person

Sunday, March 2, 2025 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Join us for world-class vintners, delectable bites, a seated lunch, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items and live music. $225/person

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kick off celebration

january 4th

starts inside seville quarter then moves outside for blessing of the floats in downtown pensacola

mardi gras mambo

january 11th

pensacola bay center

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grand mardi gras parade

March 1st downtown pensacola fat tuesday celebration

march 4th

seville quarter

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