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It’s that detachment that lets me analyze and write regardless of my likes and dislikes and see the issues as clearly as possible. Sometimes I succeed better than others.

Life doesn’t always let me detach. The injustices and pain are too great. When Victor Steen was killed when a police officer ran over him, I spent two hours visiting with his mother. I cried in my car afterward.

Last week while the Pensacola City Council debated the city’s budget and Councilmembers Maren DeWeese and Larry Johnson found new ways to attack the mayor, his staff, and me, I sat with a young woman who had been brutally beaten and raped not too far from city hall.

Her face was swollen. Her eyes were blackened and tiny slits. She made a little joke that I was seeing her on a “good day.”

I told her and her parents that this was not the real Pensacola. I assured her that she had done nothing to encourage this senseless act, and praised her courage. I held her hand and listened. As the father

of three daughters, I couldn’t stay detached and I didn’t.

The next day I read our reporter’s notes on the council budget meetings. I later watched some of the video of their deliberations. I watched the attacks on John Asmar, the mayor’s chief of staff, by DeWeese and Johnson. I listened to Johnson joke about my paper being the “Asmar Weekly” and brag about cutting the meager advertising my paper gets from the city.

Is this what Pensacola’s city government has become under the new charter?

Two years ago, DeWeese and Johnson were fighting with this paper and me for better government, for the strong mayor and for a brighter future of all citizens.

Somehow that has been lost with them. Their political games and abuse of power to punish their enemies are mere political masturbation for their private pleasure. It’s impossible to figure out what their goals are and whom they serve.

I thought about the girl I met the day before, DeWeese and Johnson’s brand of “public service” and the loss of civility and statesmanship. I realized how clueless they have become to the real issues in their city.

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By Jeremy Morrison Halfway through the meeting, Pensacola City Councilman Brian Spencer stepped away from the microphone. Friendly hecklers were growing louder.

“Sit down, Brian,” snapped an older woman who had only just finished berating Seville Quarter owner Wilmer Mitchell.

Spencer sought refuge on the back row, trading exaggerated expressions with Councilwoman Sherri Myers. The final public input session on restoring the Historic District’s street grid—and, more specifically, reconnecting East Government Street to Ninth Avenue—was wearing thin.

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East Government Street. The Pensacola City Council requested that public input be gathered before it addressed the issue.

In response to that request, the mayor scheduled workshops addressing the city’s overall historic district. Throughout the month of July, the public attended a series of meetings hosted by the city and the West Florida Regional Planning Council.

The series of meetings have been labeled as “Restore the Grid” workshops, and involved discussions on a broader complete streets concept, which places emphasis on pedestrian-friendly environments. The public, however, made their focus clear from the beginning.

“You’re dying to open up Government Street, right?” asked a resident during the initial meeting.

Alan Gray, a regional planner with the WFRPC, said that he suggested the expanded scope— “I put this grandiose title on this thing, I called it ‘Restore the Grid’”—and that he was approaching the issue from a planner’s perspective. He felt city officials were coming from an engineer’s perspective and focusing too heavily on the East Government reconnect.

“I think city officials listened to me on a lot of things as to what we should do and they kind of went with me,” Gray said. “—I mean, the mayor’s not an urban planner.”

Though the public input sessions have covered a much broader area than the reconnect—with participants splitting into smaller groups in order to sketch out an overall vision for the historic district—the meetings were meant to fulfill the city council’s request. The

“Enemies are great and all, but diplomacy is usually a better tact.”—Eric

public’s feedback will be presented to the council in a report from the WFRPC. “I’m just basically giving them the power to make an informed decision based on what these people think,” Gray explained.

The final meeting in the series went about like the first three. While the public is somewhat responsive to crosswalks and roundabouts, they have not expressed much enthusiasm for the East Government reconnect. It has become what Gray calls “the elephant in the room” or “the crux of the entire discussion.”

“I mean, they don’t want their street opened to an express way,” the planner said a day prior to the final meeting. “But they do like these ideas of safety and lighting and bicycle lanes—they like all those things.”

For the entirety of the series, participants were asked to think big. Cost and logistics were not to interfere with the dreamscape.

As Gray put it in the last meeting, they were writing a wish list: “We want to be careful with reality ... we can’t ask for a dragon, but we can ask for a street light.”

During the final meeting, Gray attempted to compile a list of the public’s suggestions concerning the historic district. They were in favor of pedestrian-activated crosswalks and

“What about the worker bees’ budgets?”—Wayne

“acorn” lighting and six-foot sidewalks. But they did not, by an overwhelming margin, want East Government reconnected.

Gray suggested they “prepare some ideas” in case the city decided to reconnect the street. The room was not receptive—“don’t propose a fallback position, there is no fallback position”—for fear it would pave the way for the city to open up the street.

“Quite frankly, as far as I’m concerned these people are the city,” Councilwoman Myers said at the meeting.

“When this does come before the city council, I think that they’re going to be very responsive to what the citizens want.”

While the WFRPC will present its findings to the city council on Aug. 9 and 23, it is not clear what the board is to do with the information. According to city spokesperson Derek Cosson, the mayor’s original reconnect proposal that the council was to consider is no longer in play.

“We don’t have any plans to bring that original proposal back unless that’s what comes out of these meetings and I don’t suspect that’s what’s going to happen,” Cosson said. “I can’t imagine the original proposal is coming back.” {in} ▶ For Buzz items, visit inweekly.net

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They lurk in the medians and gather near intersections. They line the roadsides. As the Aug. 14 primary draws near, they nip ever more desperately at the fenders of passing motorists.

During election season, campaign signs grow into a blur of names and promises.

They collect in frantic huddles and plead with passerbys.

A good sampling of such signage could be found on a late July Saturday in the parking lot of Woodham Middle School. Urging voters to “elect” and “re-elect” and “select,” the signs did their best to simmer a candidate’s essence down into a slogan: “Experience Matters,” “Keep the Momentum,” “New Leadership, New Solutions,” “It’s Time!!”

The campaign signage ushered the way to Woodham’s gymnasium. Local office seekers had converged on the gym for The Candidate’s Breakfast, an opportunity for voters to get some face-time with the people behind the roadside signs.

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sorts of campaign swag. Escambia County Commission candidate Jesse Casey had rigged his signs with a small motor to enable them to spin above his table like politically engaged wind chimes.

husband, Mike, is running for Escambia County Tax Collector. “You just have to get involved.”

Sitting on Whitehead’s table were fingernail files emblazoned with the candidate’s name.

A few tables down the line Escambia County Sheriff candidate John Russell Powell offered can koozies. Escambia County Commission Candidate Pat Burkett had tiny bottles of bubbles—“for the kids”—at her station on the other side of the gym.

Back in the corner, Logan Fink—a candidate for the Escambia County Utilities Authority, District 1 seat—explained why he had hunkered down for a morning of gladhanding with a gym full of fellow political hopefuls.

“A few more people hear that I exist,” Fink said.

Another ECUA hopeful was more to the point.

“Votes,” Clorissti Mitchell said flatly.

“Besides the votes, the other thing is hearing from the community.”

The candidates are entering the home stretch of the election season. First, there’s the primary in August and then the general in November.

The November election is the sexier, of course—there’s the presidential contest— but the primary will prove interesting as well. Locally, voters have a number of choices to make at the polls this August.

At the state level, Rep. Clay Ford is defending his District 2 seat in Tallahassee against challengers Jeremy Bosso and Christine Bruha. Public Defender James Owens will also be asking voters to stick with him, while opponent Bruce Miller offers a new direction for the First Judicial Circuit.

Closer to home, the August primary features several local races. Here’s a brief in-

troduction to get you slightly more educated than a campaign sign in your rearview mirror.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

Ernie Lee Magaha has been serving as the Escambia County Clerk of Court a few years longer than Pam Childers has been alive. It’s a bit of trivia Childers is fond of throwing out there. For 55 years, Magaha has held the county clerk’s position. Childer’s—who has worked for 21 years in the city of Pensacola’s finance department—seems intent on wresting it away from him. The race has featured a few tense public appearances together, as well as accusations of sign-stealing.

The race also includes a write-in candidate, Henry John Misiak. The candidate is a Childers supporter, whose entrance as a write-in had the effect of closing the August primary to Democrat and No Party Affiliation voters.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF

There are two candidates—and a writein—vying for the Escambia County Sheriff’s seat. In the August 14 primary, incumbent David Morgan faces challenger John Russell Powell, with the winner going up against write-in candidate Mindy Lynn Pare in November. Morgan was elected in 2008.

Prior to that he spent the past three decades working in various aspects of law enforcement, beginning as a patrolman in the U.S. Air Force. The sheriff also holds a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri University, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from Webster University. Powell grew up in Pensacola—

“Our local election has such an impact on us. You just have to get involved.”

Gayle Whitehead The candidates arrived well before breakfast was served. They readied for a day of smiles and handshakes, maybe even some hugs. It looked excruciating.

Why do they do it? Why do these people insist on waking up so early on a Saturday morning and throwing themselves on the alter of democracy?

“Our local election has such an impact on us,” said Gayle Whitehead, who’s

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where his father served as a policeman—and began his career with the ECSO in the 1980s.

The candidate has served as a special agent with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as serving as the chief of police for Hartsville, S.C., Wilson, N.C. and Dothan, Ala., respectively.

The Escambia County sheriff’s race is a particularly bitter contest. It has included everything from good ‘ol fashioned mud-slinging to charges of campaign finance oversteps.

The candidates seem to have a genuine disdain for one another. Pare—the write-in—is a former Escambia sheriff’s deputy. She was fired by Morgan and has said she is running to give voters another choice.

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSION

More than half of the seats on the Escambia County Commission are up for grabs this year. Districts 1, 3 and 5 are on the line—and only one of those races features John Russell Powell / photo by Samantha Crooke an incumbent.

Current Commission Chairman, Wilson up against former city councilwoman Jewel Robertson, is attempting to hold on to his Cannada-Wynn in the primary.

District 1 seat; if he wins he’ll be looking at 16 years on the board. The chairman is being challenged by newcomer Jesse Casey, a local contractor. The winner of the primary will face Bobby Spencer in November. District Three of the five seats on the Escambia 3 is the county commission’s most crowded County Utilities Authority’s board are up. field. Democrats Following the ECUA’s Lumon May, Clinton relocation of the old Earl Powell, Sr. and downtown treatAnnie Thomas ment facility, it might Walker will compete seem that a lot of the for Commissioner heavy lifting has been Marie Young’s seat done. Not so. The in August, with the authority has an aging winner going up infrastructure that is against a Republican, demanding EPAa write-in and two mandated attention.

No Party AffiliaEach race features an tions in November. incumbent running on The District 5 field is the board’s successful only slightly smaller. relocation of the treatCommissioner Kevin ment facility and aimWhite’s seat is being ing to make needed eyed by Sam Archer, repairs to the system.

Glenn Austin, Steven The challengers, in Barry, Pat Burkett and large part, point to Jim Taylor. Whorecent and future rate ever wins the primary increases and wonder faces Packy Mitchell about the state of the (No Party Affiliation) ECUA’s budget. in November.

Logan Fink is Sheriff David Morgan / photo by Samantha attempting to return Crooke to the board, taking back his District 1 seat from Elizabeth Campbell, who is Five Pensacola city councilpersons will a noted opponent of the ECUA’s use of wrap up their terms this year. Only two of fluoride. Fink will face Vicki Campbell in those seats are involved in the primary, with August. The winner of that race will head two others being decided in the general elecinto November, where the incumbent, as tion and one—P.C. Wu’s seat—going unconwell as two No Party Affiliation candidates, tested. Council President Sam Hall is attempt- will be waiting. In District 3, Elvin McCorvey ing to hold on to his At-Large B seat. The is running for re-election against Calvin president is being challenged by Charles Bare, Avant, Benell English and Clorissti Mitchell. an Iraq war veteran and small business owner, Because all candidates are Democrats, the and Victor Cross, a Political Science major and race will be decided in the August primary. sales director, who’s father was killed in the Incumbent Larry Walker is again seeking line of duty with the Pensacola Police Departhis District 5 seat. He’s being challenged by ment. The council’s District 7 seat is being Barry Tweedie and Charlou Williams. The vacated by Councilman Ronald Townsend. race will be settled in the primary since all Robbie Andrews and Jimmie Perkins are going three are Republicans. {in}

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Salary: $150,077 Duties: The Public Defender's Office is responsible for providing legal counsel, when appointed by the court, to those accused of criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. The office can be appointed to defend individuals charged with felonies, misdemeanors, or criminal traffic offenses in the circuit and county courts. It also defends children charged in Juvenile Court, and individuals facing involuntary commitment for mental treatment under the Baker Act.

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Supervisor of Elections

Salary-Escambia: $111,303 Santa Rosa: $100,333 Duties: The Supervisor of Elections administers federal, state, county, municipal and special district elections and all voter registration activities in accordance with the Florida and federal election laws.

Property Appraiser

Salary-Escambia: $129,805 Santa Rosa: $118,287 Duties: The Property Appraiser assesses all property located within the county, except inventory, whether such property is taxable, wholly or partially exempt, or subject to classification reflection a value less than its just value at its present highest and best use.

Tax Collector

Salary-Escambia: $129,805 Santa Rosa: $118,287 Duties: The Tax Collector is an independent agent for various state and local government agencies, for the collection of revenue and public funding. It is the responsibility of the tax collector to invest these revenues and funds, pending their timely distribution, to various state, local agencies, and taxing authorities.

Superintendent of Schools

Salary: $29,687 Duties: The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature. The House is composed of 120 members representing an equal number of districts. Each representative represents his district in passing state laws and approving the state budget.

Salary-Escambia: $129,805 Santa Rosa: $118,287 Duties: The Superintendent is the chief executive officer of the school board and the chief administrator of the district.

Salary: $142,178 Duties: Circuit courts have general trial jurisdiction over matters not assigned by statute to the county courts and also hear appeals from county court cases. The circuit courts are simultaneously the highest trial courts and the lowest appellate courts in Florida's judicial system

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Salary-Escambia: $129,805 Santa Rosa: $118,287 Duties: The Clerk of Court is responsible for the coordination of jurors, swearing in court witnesses and recording evidence presented at trial. Any fines, fees or assessments are collected by the clerk. He maintains and preserves the official documents and records of the county. In Escambia County, the clerk is also the county’s chief financial officer and custodian of county funds.

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IN 2012 The Independent News begin contacting local candidates in the August 14th primary in July. They were contacted by regular mail, email and phone. Some chose to respond, others did not. The goal was to get to know each candidate better, because we know that our readers care about this community and do vote. We have summarized their answers below. Their full questionnaires and those of the Santa Rosa County candidates who responded are online, inweekly.net. *Incumbent (I)

State / Regional Races

U.S. Senator

Glenn A. Burkett

Connie Mack

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Bill Nelson (I)

Mike McCalister

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State Representative, District 2

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Marielena Stuart

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Dave Weldon

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Public Defender 1st Judicial Circuit

Bruce A. Miller

Occupation: Attorney, private practice Website: votebrucemiller.com Why are you seeking office: I have a passion for the Office of Public Defender and what it stands for. I want to restore the professionalism, trust, civility, and accountability that have been missing for the past four years. The current administration is a disaster.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: The employees are miserable, turnover is high, the cost to handle a single case has risen 33 percent, and my opponent continues to mislead the media and the public in the face of unprecedented investigations by law enforcement into his fraudulent waste of taxpayer money and false documentation of records.

Your favorite album: You are dating yourself. Do they still make albums?

James Owens (I)

Jeremy M. Bosso

Occupation: Technical Director, UWF Wetlands Research Laboratory Website: forliberty2012.com Why are you seeking office: I'm seeking office to advance the liberty movement, promote free markets/intrastate commerce, and adherence to the Constitution.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: No response If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Probably comedic relief.

But you'll have to ask my friends whether they think I'm funny or not.

C.V. (Clay) Ford (I)

Occupation: Executive Director, Northwest Florida Legal Services Website: clayford.us Why are you seeking office: No response If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Create jobs, create better opportunities for developmentally delayed, no more taxes.

Last movie you watched: “Bourne Identity”

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Terry Ketchel (I)

No response Website: ketchelforjudge.com

Thomas Murphy

No response Website: votetommurphy.com

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Clerk Of The Circuit Court

Sheriff

David Morgan (I)

Pam Childers

Occupation: Financial Manager, City of Pensacola Website: pamchildersforclerk.com Why are you seeking office: It takes leadership from someone with the right credentials and vitality to move an organization forward. The current Clerk has been in office for almost 56 years and has become a placeholder. It's time for new leadership in our Courthouse.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I can better the relationships between City & County and Clerk & County BOCC, bring the technology knowledge and hands-on experience that will lead the courthouse to better serve the public […] and I bring the promise of transparency and open-door policy that is expected by the taxpayers.

Last movie you saw: “The Avengers” (and have tickets for the midnight premiere of “Batman Rises”)

Ernie Lee Magaha (I)

Occupation: Clerk of Circuit Court; Comptroller Website: votemagaha.com Why are you seeking office: I am committed to continuing excellence and service, with courtesy and respect to the citizens of Escambia County, while serving as watchdog and conservative guardian of the people’s finances.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I will maintain positive working relationships with the citizens, the Supervisor of Elections, the State Attorney, the Public Defender, the legislature, the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century.

If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Comedian. I can ride a unicycle, balancing on a tightrope while juggling coconuts, keeping 250 plates stacked on my head and spitting watermelon seeds at a target while jumping through a ring of fire. But seriously, it’s my eternal youth and vitality.

Occupation: Sheriff, Escambia County Website: votedavidmorgan2012.com Why are you seeking office: I am seeking re-election. Our record over the past three and one-half years has been one of cultural changing accomplishments; meritbased promotions, transparency in government, community involvement, minority outreach, intelligence-led policing, budget reductions, state certified law enforcement in patrol and corrections, and the list could go on and on.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I am proud to say that ‘running on my record’ is not a cliché, but fact-based.

We will continue the momentum of the last 4 years through 2016 with modernization of law enforcement training methods and technologies. It is also important to state that, “we are a scandal free agency.”

Your favorite album: I lean toward greatest hits albums by various performers. And yes, they are age specific: The Beatles, The Doors, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and over the last few years a growing appreciation for Frank Sinatra and some of the “crooners” of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

John Russell Powell

Occupation: Certified legal process server Website: powell4sheriff.com Why are you seeking office: The reason I am seeking office is because it has been a goal I set ever since I started my professional law enforcement career 27 years ago. I started my career with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and have a desire to lead the agency in the 21st Century.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: If elected I would like to streamline the administrative personnel at the Sheriff’ Office and maximize the law enforcement personnel providing service to the citizens.

Your favorite album: “Hotel California” by the Eagles

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County Commissioner, District 1

Escambia County

Jesse Casey

County Commissioner, District 3 Lumon May

Occupation: General Contractor Website: jessecasey.net Why are you seeking office: I am sick and tired of seeing this county continue on the same old path it has been taking. For years, we have had to sit back and watch while job building contracts, sales of vehicles/equipment, and jobs themselves, be given away, to out of state and county deals.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: The businesses and local people should be our first consideration, not an afterthought; after all, we work for them, not the other way around. There is so much more to Pensacola than just tourism.

Your favorite album: I do not have a favorite album, but my favorite song is “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, which I have requested to be played at my funeral.

Occupation: President, May’s Construction Website: lumonmay.com Why are you seeking office: It is time for us to chart a new direction to give our children and families a better future. District 3 once flourished, but in recent decades has suffered with high unemployment, low education scores, and struggling businesses. I will work with my friends and neighbors to turn the tide and revitalize our district.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Build safer, cleaner neighborhoods; create jobs and opportunity; and fight for fairness, justice and equality How do you relax: Coach youth sports

Occupation: Owner, Robertson/Curtis, Inc. Website: wilsonrobertson.com Why are you seeking office: I am seeking re-election for my second and final term to complete projects started my first terms.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I want to make sure we bring more jobs to Escambia County and that the $100-plus million BP money is spent wisely.

Your favorite album: Ray Charles’ “Georgia.”

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Clinton Earl Powell Sr. Annie Thomas-Walker No response

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Glenn Austin

Occupation: Co-owner, Rick’s Cabana Lounge Website: glennaustin2012.com Why are you seeking office: I am seeking office because I believe this next election is critical to our economic future. This next election should be focused on the candidate that can lead the way in creating jobs. I am the only candidate who owns a business.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Our local government is fully responsible for creating the right setting for business to succeed. We can do this one vote at a time and create jobs you can count on and a future you can believe in.

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Steven Barry

Occupation: Certified Financial Planner Website: stevenbarry2012.com Why are you seeking office: I am a candidate for County Commissioner District 5 in the interest of being a champion to the taxpayers and serving the community I love. I want to see a dramatic change in the employment landscape.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: One of my goals for all the families in Escambia County is that the children have the opportunity to stay and work locally, rather than having to leave here to earn a living wage.

If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: I can quote all the “Seinfeld” episodes verbatim.

Pat Burkett

Occupation: Charge Nurse Coordinator Website: patburkett.com Why are you seeking office: I’m a Christian, and have felt “led” for several years to get involved. I believe our country—local to federal—is becoming something it wasn’t intended to be. If we, as Christian-Americans don’t get involved, speak up and act, our beloved country will melt away in front of our eyes.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I hope to get integrity back into politics. Just saying “politics” has a negative connotation, to most people. I hope to really dig in and make some changes.

If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Singing—if I had the nerve to sing solos.

Jim A. Taylor

Occupation: Visiting teacher and school social worker Website: taylormade4commissioner.com Why are you seeking office: I am seeking office because I know that I can provide better representation and leadership for the people of Escambia County and District 5.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: No response If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Homespun stories, jokes and humor.

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Escambia County

ECUA, District 1

ECUA, District 3

Vicki H. Campbell

Occupation: Owner, Perdido Title and Abstracts Website: vickiforecua.com Why are you seeking office: I have always desired to serve my community in an official capacity, but being a business professional and a mother has never afforded me the time.

Our son recently went away to college and I now find myself with the time to serve as a good advocate for the consumers of ECUA and the citizens of District 1.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: There are two major issues as I see them. First is to get control of rates. In a tough economy, families are struggling with the basics. Ironically, the second item makes the first more difficult to achieve. Our aging infrastructure must be repaired.

How do you relax: I now go to boot camp four days a week, I run, play golf, tennis and teach kids sports and it is an absolutely wonderful stress reliever.

Logan Fink

Occupation: Professor, Pensacola State College Website: voteloganfink.com Why are you seeking office: I can make a difference in the future of Escambia County for the people of the county.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Cost efficiency; increase the use of local contractors to do ECUA work; remove contaminated wells; build new well field north of town with cleaner water; keep ECUA environmentally sound; and improve the taste and quality of tap water.

If political races featured a ‘talent contest,’ what would your talent be? Recently I sang "Sixteen Tons" at the Filipino-American Republican Karaoke Evening. I didn't win.

ECUA, District 5

Barry B. Tweedie

Occupation: Owner, Tweedie Construction Website: N/A Why are you seeking office: I'm running for this office because I believe that district 5 needs more conservative representation.

The utility (current board) seems to think they can borrow their way to prosperity. That won't be affordable for the ratepayers.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: No response Last movie you watched: “Captain America”

Larry Walker

Occupation: Retired UWF professor Website: larrywalker.com Why are you seeking office: I first ran for the ECUA District 5 seat in 1988 after 20 years of teaching political science, wanting to see wheth414 1

er “I could practice what I had been preaching in the classroom.” I wanted then to “help make democracy work like the textbook model.”

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: There are the basic elements of good public service, of course: (a) providing good service to constituents, (b) representing constituents’ interests, (c) contributing to sound, responsible policy making, (d) exercising oversight of administration, and (e) being alert to possible corruption, favoritism, waste, etc.

How do you relax: Read a good novel, most often one by Garcia Marquez, Le Carré, Steinbeck, Conrad, or Graham Greene. (Do you think people don’t read any more? Why didn’t you ask for a favorite novel?)

Charlou Williams No response

Calvin Avant

Occupation: Owner, Avant Training Resources Website: voteavant.us Why are you seeking office: As Director of the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission, our office filed a federal complaint against ECUA for hiring only 3.3 percent women-owned and 0.7 percent minorityowned businesses in its project to relocate the Main Street plant. After the Department of Homeland Security found ECUA out of compliance, ECUA felt they had not done anything wrong. In order to change this type of culture, I need to be on the board.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I will focus on the degeneration of our antiquated infrastructure caused by the board’s poor vision and planning. Address this problem by restructuring the long-range strategic plan and creating a corrective action plan to ensure that this problem doesn’t persist and affect the next generations.

Benell English No response

Elvin McCorvey (I)

Occupation: Executive Director, NAACP Website: N/A Why are you seeking office: I am seeking reelection to the ECUA Board to continue the improvements to our water, wastewater and sanitation systems.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: My goals (accomplishments) are to continue septic tanks abatement, lower sanitations rates, replacement of antiquated water lines and better customer service.

Last movie you saw: “The Help”

Clorissti Mitchell

Occupation: Family Support Specialist, Children’s Services Center Website: clorisstimitchell.com Why are you seeking office? I am seeking office because I do not see the open dialogue that should exist between the community and ECUA; I do not see long range plans to insure our infrastructure is maintained and I do not see a good relationship with small businesses.

If elected, what do you hope to accomplish? I hope to accomplish a full disclosure environment with quarterly town hall meetings held at times when those interested are able to attend; every decision made should be based on the effects on our environment and our citizen’s health; and doing business with small businesses to insure not only increased participation in the bidding process but the businesses that are awarded contracts are increased and more diverse.

What is your favorite album? I love all types of music and depending on my mood. I have favorites: The Police— “Synchronicity,” John Coltrane, and Miles Davis’ “Milestones” and Yolanda Adams “Day by Day,” but if you absolutely make me choose one it would be Yolanda Adams “Day by Day.”

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City Council, At-Large B (Nonpartisan Office)

Charles L. Bare

Occupation: Owner, The Charles Bare Company Website: votebare.com Why are you seeking office: I am seeking the office of City Council, At-Large B because I want to work across our city to help citizens and neighborhoods chart the course for our city.

I have walked neighborhoods in every corner of our city and many of them are not engaged in what is happening downtown.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: My goal during my four-year term is to ensure that a minimum of 75% of our neighborhoods are represented by active neighborhood associations that will serve as the formal means of communication between citizens and the city government.

Favorite album: I used to be a DJ in college, and I have a wide spectrum of music that I listen to on a daily basis.

Victor Cross

Occupation: Sales director Website: victortcross.com Why are you seeking office: I was originally asked by the Pensacola Fraternal Order of Police organization to run. The issues these brave men and women face touch me personally and deeply and I would like to be an advocate for law enforcement and first responders whose sacrifice and cause largely go unnoticed in our society.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Work with the citizens, law enforcement and government of Pensacola to make the city of Pensacola one of the safest places to live in the U.S., draw families, businesses and people back into the Pensacola city limits to live and work.

Your favorite album: Journey – “Escape”… yes, the one with “Don’t Stop Believing”

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Sam Hall (I)

Occupation: Retired Website: facebook.com/samhallforpensacolacitycouncil Why are you seeking office: Well, it's not for the money! I'm running because I believe Pensacola is on the cusp of doing great things, and we need to keep moving toward that goal.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I'm excited about Hayward's committee on urban redevelopment, which when fully implemented, will start to turn that around.

Outside of changing forms of government, this plan may be the biggest game changer in Pensacola's modern era.

How do you relax: By watching Hopalong Cassidy movies. You know the ones...where the good guy always wins!

City Council, District 7 (Nonpartisan Office)

Robbie C. Andrews

Occupation: Community Action Program Committee Website: N/A Why are you seeking office: The reason I am seeking office is because I have had enough of people saying “politicians are nothing but liars and crooks.” I am determined to prove this is not always true.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I hope to accomplish this by patterning myself after a younger Willie Junior—before he got into trouble!

If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Urban Ballroom Dancing

Jewel Cannada-Wynn

Occupation: Dean, Escambia High School Website: N/A Why are you seeking office: I enjoy serving the community and I believe that my leadership experience will be helpful on the council and provide the leadership experience and energy to improve district 7.

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Distribution of dollars into district 7 to improve drainage; neighborhood association development, support and youth orientated activities. Jobs creation is always at the top of the list and district 7 has valuable property that I hope that can be turned into housing/retail thus creating jobs.

Jimmie Perkins No response

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The Social Network

Too Big To Fail by Dottie King / Edgiest in Artel's 'Art as Social Discourse' Today, the world has almost unlimited means of communicating. Social media sites are the most popular forms of communication, but art is the oldest.

Artel’s latest juried exhibition, “Art as Social Discourse,” explores how the art of expression has become even more powerful over the years.

“We hope to showcase how artists, mostly local, can effectively communicate a commentary on society and do so through non-traditional art techniques,” said Artel President, Suzanne Robbert. “By creating a theme such as the current ‘Art as Social Discourse,’ the gallery is providing a forum for these artists to work outside their comfort zone.”

Fifty-three works were submitted to the volunteer-run gallery. Dave Zimmerman, an art critic and fine-arts writer for “USA Today” and other publications, was the juror for this exhibit.

“Each juror has their own approach in assessing and selecting, Mr. Zimmerman was very careful and thoughtful in his assessment, scrutinizing each work with deliberation,” said Lee Courtney, exhibition director.

Courtney notes that the jury process varies with each juror, and while some

know exactly what they are looking for, some take much more time. Zimmerman was an even balance.

“My view of David during the process was that he was intent and thoughtful, but certainly not tortured by the process,” he said.

Courtney and Zimmerman weren’t looking for anything specific.

“I would say we weren’t looking for any specific form of communication per se, Artel’s mission statement indicates that we are looking for experimental contemporary artwork,” Courtney said. “That can be approached in many ways, perhaps even with an ancient form of communication.”

Nor were they looking for a specific message.

“Art has been used as an expression of the state or society or culture—social discourse— probably since art began,” Courtney said.

“That discourse can and has provided commentary on the good, bad, and the ugly. What we … look for is the vision of the artists.”

Among the usual awards such as Best of Show and Honorable Mentions, Artel bestows one work per exhibit with Edgiest.

Artel’s tagline is “Art with an Edge,” after all.

“We created the edgiest award a number of years ago to try and recognize those who

do not have to coincide, but it is powerful when they do.”

Opening up the minds of the local community is a passion for the Artel Board of Directors.

“We hope that visitors to Artel walk away with a new appreciation of the creative mind,” Robbert said. “The community may see a style, composition or medium they’ve never seen before visiting Artel.

That generates a discussion and hopefully a new understanding of ‘What is art?’”

Hope Mastroianni, volunteer director, sees the impact Artel has.

“I see it on Gallery Night when we get a lot of people that normally don’t come into galleries,” she said. “You see it in their faces. ‘Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one,’ Stella Adler said it so well. What could be more rewarding?”

Robbert attributes Artel’s 19 successful years to the hard working volunteers and the “public’s desire for contemporary, experimental art.” When a gallery is run entirely by volunteers, it has to be gratifying when the community gets excited by the exhibits as much as the volunteers who scramble to make them happen do.

“Volunteering at Artel rewards me every time I walk into the gallery,” Robbert said. “When artists or visitors get excited about an upcoming show or get inspired by a current show I also get excited, it’s very contagious.” {in}

push the limits the most,” Courtney said. “I often say that one must consider where we are—Pensacola. What is pushing the limits here may not necessarily be ‘edgy’ in New York, however we have had many artists who I believe could hold their own there.”

Complementing the main exhibit is the Vault installation: the Manna Food Bank Youth Story Mural. On Earth Day, Manna Food Bank invited local children’s artistic response to hunger in our world.

“The gallery is divided into three exhibition spaces. At every opportunity we aim to have those three shows complement each other,” Robbert explained. “When Manna proposed a youth exhibit centered on hunger, exhibiting it during ‘Art as Social Discourse’ was the obvious choice.”

In the Award Alcove, is an exhibit by Margaret Warren, a Best of Show winner from a previous exhibit, entitled “Earthlings, Aliens… and Other Creatures of Fate.”

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Monique Verdin describes her film, “My Louisiana Love,” as a sad story.

“It’s almost worse than an old country tune,” she said. “’My home flooded, my daddy died, my boyfriend died, South Louisiana is sinking into the Gulf of Mexico, an oil rig explodes offshore and bleeds oil for three months…’”

Verdin and her best friend Sharon Linezo Hong co-produced, and co-wrote “My Louisiana Love,” which follows Verdin, a Native American woman, as she traces her Houma Indian family and finds that their way of life is threatened by recurring environmental disasters.

Both Verdin and Hong grew up in Pensacola and moved away as young adults to New Orleans and San Francisco, respectively. After Verdin graduated from Pensacola High School in 1998, she began to research her family history and moved in with her grandmother, who she calls “Mawmaw.”

“I always knew I came from Native American people,” she said. “But it wasn’t until I returned home to South Louisiana that I started to really research and question my Native American history.”

Verdin said she was trying to make sense of her heritage. She recalls hearing stories around her grandmother’s kitchen table about her people being cheated out of their bayou lands south of Houma, La. referred to as “La Pointe” or “the Point.”

“The irony about ‘La Pointe’ is that in my grandmother’s lifetime—she just turned 97 on Easter Sunday—the land has rapidly disappeared,” Verdin said. “The statistic is approximately an acre of land is lost from Louisiana’s coast an hour. The “Point of Oaks” where my grandparents came from is now a disintegrating wetland.”

She describes the barren scene.

“Oak skeletons mark the horizon as a reminder of what once was while warning the rising tides and sinking lands, left outside of

Verdin and Hong must have worked in levee protection at the base of the world’s perfect harmony, because even in a separate seventh largest delta,” she said. interview Verdin said the exact same thing.

Verdin researched the Houma migra“Had it not been for my dear friend, I tions from colonialism to present day. She would not have had the courage to continue read Jesuit Journals and historical docuthis journey and the tapes might still be in a ments, but she credits her family for much box buried under my bed,” she said. of her knowledge.

Verdin was initially reluctant to have “It has been my family that has really the story be centralized around her, but she been my gateways and guides into undersays she recognizes the power of a personal standing not only culturally who we are, but narrative now. they have also been my educators in regards “Sharing the film with an audience to my understanding the fragile delta enviis kind of like standing naked in front of ronment we call home.”

When she moved in with her Mawmaw, people—exposing these most intimate Verdin started putting her 35mm camera details in my life,” she said. “But my hope is to good use and documented the world that ‘My Louisiana Love’ raises awareness to around her—from her Mawmaw’s house the conditions plaguing South Louisiana and to long walks in the bottomland hardwood the Gulf Coast.” forest with her little cousins. She talked to “My Louisiana Love” has already made the elders in the communities and drove stops in New Orleans, Washington D.C. with her father to the fishing villages. After and Sante Fe, N.M., and will be at Pensacola she watched a news special on “60 Minutes” Museum of Art next week. titled “Town Under Siege” she became more “We are very happy to be sharing the aware of how she could make a difference. documentary with our hometown,” Hong “I thought maybe somehow, someway, said. “We hope the audience will be inspired my photography might help their fight, but to become more aware of what is going on in what I realized in doing the work was that their own community and to see we are all there was a much bigger environmental crisis making choices that impact our environment staring us in the face.” for better or worse.”

Verdin wasn’t sure how she would share Verdin continued to work because she her work, but said there were moments she wanted to shed light on environmental issues wanted to capture so she wouldn’t forget. It and look for solutions. wasn’t until 2005 that she was put in front of “I felt there were unfulfilled intentions the cameras, instead of behind, thanks to her and information that were globally relevant, then boyfriend, Mark Krasnoff. including global climate change, oil and gas “He really instigated the ‘putting’ of me fossil fuels extraction and consumption, in the documentary,” she said. “I prefer the sustainable lifeways and the protection of role of the documenter not documented and natural wetlands, waterways and ocean I think, at the time, I didn’t realize that one basins,” she said. day that footage of me would be used to craft She also used the filming process as a a program for public television…in hindsight I coping mechanism. would have chosen better outfits.”

“Life goes on and as my grandmother Verdin enlisted the help of her close would say, ‘You can’t stop dancing in the friend, Hong to direct the film, a task Hong middle of the dance,’” Verdin said. “I believe did not take lightly. my father and Mark would be so proud of “I was very supportive of Monique this work.” when she first began documenting her “We had a session with an amazing family,” Hong said. “Throughout the years, story consultant, Fernanda Rossi and she I became closer to her family, especially asked us to summarize the film using one her grandma, Matine. She became a grandsentence,” Verdin said. “Mine was, ‘If you mother to me.” lose your sense of place, your family is When Verdin’s documentary partner and home.’ I believe that.” {in} boyfriend Krasnoff passed away in 2006, Hong was entrusted with 60 hours of Verdin’s personal video diary.

“Monique is a very private person and would never just hand off WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, August 9 her project,” Hong said. “If I hadn’t WHERE: Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. been there, those tapes would probJefferson St. ably still be under her bed. But I was COST: $5 for adults $2 for students and active there as her best friend and was with military and free for museum members her through the difficult times that DETAILS: 432-6247 pensacolamuseumofart. were captured on those tapes. It was org or mylouisianalove.com very natural for me to become the director of the film.”

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The Mad Violinist and the Symphony Crack Orchestra / courtesy photo Born in Tallahassee, Fla. and now living in Atlanta, Ashanti “The Mad Violinist” Floyd, grew up in a string instrument world. His Mother, Patrice Floyd is a Florida A&M University string professor; she ran a string school when Floyd was young. His Father, Dwight Floyd is a pianist.

All of Floyd’s siblings play, as well. He has been playing the violin since the tender age of three. Floyd is a classically trained violinist who blends violin music with hip-hop and dub-step. Performing with a five-piece band, together they are called the Symphony Crack Orchestra—making a huge impact on the music world with their unique style.

Some may have caught their recent shows at Pensacola’s Vinyl Music Hall, first with Big Bone and Body Head Bangerz, featuring Roy Jones. Later that month, they played the free show at Vinyl during gallery night. Their show packed the venue to the brim.

Nominated for five Grammy awards over his relatively short tenure in the music business, Floyd has produced and played with many well-known artists. He recently toured with Lupe Fiasco, was in the band performing with Yelawolf, worked with T-Pain, Rick Ross, Fifty Cent, John Legend, Mario, Young Jeezy, David Banner, Sean Kingston, Young Buck, American Idol, Usher and more.

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Floyd attended Berklee College of Music, on a full scholarship, which he garnered from his audition. Currently, he is signed to Kane Beatz’s production team, The Building and APG/Atlantic Records. The Building is known for the song, “Bed Rock,” featuring Lil Wayne and Young Money.

Floyd has mastered eight instruments; he plays up to 30 and has become one of the top trackmen in the country.

IN had the good fortune to be able to talk to this busy virtuoso about his music and the future.

IN: How did you get your start in music and when was your first recording?

FLOYD: My mom taught me how to play the violin. I was about three years old when I started. My twin brothers and my whole family play instruments, it was the only thing we did when I was growing up. My Mom had an after school program called String School. I teach and host workshops around the country. My first recording as an artist was in 2005, it was recorded in my room. I played all the instruments. I sold over one million songs from my room.

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IN: Symphony Crack Orchestra is such a unique name, where did it come from?

FLOYD: The band consists of a symphony of different instruments, styles and genres. I am heavily involved in the production side of the music business.

According to some, down the line, they have said that my beats, and our sound, are so hard that they keep you coming back, like crack.

IN: How many members are in your band?

FLOYD: Normally five, bigger shows we have seven. It is a really diverse group of guys. We have regular instruments, electric versions of instruments and a DJ rig.

Very multi-talented.

IN: Your work seems to be very improvisational, is that your process?

FLOYD: About ten minutes after hearing something, I can pick up my violin and lay down a track to accompany it. It is innovative and creative, important when you are a performing artist.

talented that when Lupe Fiasco heard him he put him on his mixed tape.

IN: You have played with so many people, name a favorite.

FLOYD: Working with Fantasia for over a month, I really got up close and personal with her. Fantasia showed me how normal and real celebrities can be—they are like everyone else. I also got my first Grammy nomination on her album. Another special moment was when I played for B.B. King’s birthday in Nashville, Tenn., he pulled me aside and gave me some useful tips. He is a good conductor, a great musician and entertainer.

IN: Where have you been playing recently?

FLOYD: Big shows with Lupe Fiasco, playing violin with him. We had a show at Terminal West in Atlanta, it was a big seller, we had 450 in presales and it is a 600-person venue. We are making a name in the Southeast, as well.

IN: What does your future hold?

FLOYD: I am working on a regeneration project with Earth, Wind and Fire. Old school meets new school. We are speaking the language of the streets, bridging the gap. In the future, a lot more records with Kane Beatz, Symphony Crack Orchestra, more touring and hopefully a tour overseas. {in}

IN: Who are your biggest influences?

FLOYD: My mom for sure, she made her violin talk. Growing up I was surrounded by gospel music. She always taught me that you can learn how to play 500 notes in a minute, but if you are not putting your soul into your instrument then you WHAT: The Mad Violinist and The Symphohave accomplished nothing. ny Crack Orchestra with The Ugli Stick WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, August 3 IN: Who are you listening to now?

WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox FLOYD: Honors English, a rapper COST: $5 and graduate of Florida A&M DETAILS: vinylmusichall.com University. I also really like Serius Jones, a battle rapper, who is so

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happenings THURSDAY 8.2

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php.

‘SURFING FLORIDA: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY’ 10 a.m. through Sep 2. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

ANNUAL MEMBER’S JURIED EXHIBITION 10 a.m. through Aug 11. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘ART ROCKS’ 10 a.m. through Sep 1. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘ART AS SOCIAL DISCOURSE’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

‘MANNA FOOD BANK YOUTH STORY MURAL’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Manna Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable food items for the duration of this exhibit. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

‘EARTHLING, ALIENS…AND OTHER CREATURES OF FATE’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

‘IT’S 5 O’ CLOCK SOMEWHERE’ MARGARITA TASTING 2 p.m. Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com.

CLUB NAUTIC 5:30 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400

Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach. 9169888 or bamboowillies.com.

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 6 p.m. $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

VEGAN DINNER AT EOTL 6 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE 7 p.m.

Seville Square, between Alcaniz and Adams streets. 438-6505 or pensacolaheritage.org.

BRAD BARNES OPEN COLLEGE JAM 7:30 p.m.

Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919.

live music

ELAINE PETTY 1 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

NEIL DOVER 2 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com.

DAVE AND JOE SHOW 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 9324139 or peglegpetes.com.

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

JOE FINGERS 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

CHARLIE ROBERTS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com.

ALLEN HUNT 8 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. 332-7952 or wobusa.com/Palafox.

AL & CATHY 8 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

THREE BEAN SOUP 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach.

916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

TIM SPENCER 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 9322211 or sandshaker.com.

DUELING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

DJ MR LAO 8 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MARC ALAN BARNETTE & SPECIAL GUESTS 8:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 4920611 or florabama.com.

COLLEGE DANCE NIGHT 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

CONRBREAD 9:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

LUCKY DOGGS 10 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

FRIDAY 8.3

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php.

‘SURFING FLORIDA: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY’ 10 a.m. through Sep 2. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

ANNUAL MEMBER’S JURIED EXHIBITION 10 a.m. through Aug 11. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘ART ROCKS’ 10 a.m. through Sep 1. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘ART AS SOCIAL DISCOURSE’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

‘MANNA FOOD BANK YOUTH STORY MURAL’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Manna Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable food items for the duration of this exhibit. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

‘EARTHLING, ALIENS…AND OTHER CREATURES OF FATE’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

WINE TASTING AT DK 4:30 p.m. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

‘JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY’ 5 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m.

Palace Café at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

BUSHWACKER FESTIVAL 5 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5:15 p.m.

City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100.

WINE TASTING AT EAST HILL MARKET 5:30 p.m. 1216 N. Ninth Ave. ‘TOURIFFIC SUMMER GHOST TOUR’ 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m. $5-$10. Historic Pensacola Village, 205 E. Zaragoza St. 595-5985 or historicpensacola.org.

‘BUBBA’S BACK’ 7:30 p.m. $12, please reserve ticket.

Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

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‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ / courtesy photo or lighthousereservations.org.

‘SCANDALS FOR THE COMMON MANWOMAN’ 8 p.m. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave. 439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

‘LIGHT OF THE MOON TOUR’ 8 p.m. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HISTORIC FORT PICKENS 8:30 p.m. $8, vehicle pass for part entrance. Bring a flashlight. Fort Pickens, 1400 Fort

‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’ 7:30 p.m. $16 reserved admission. Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

‘HAIRSPRAY’ 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

‘SUNSET TOAST AT THE TOP’ 7:30 p.m.

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SWING DANCING 8:30 p.m. American Legion, 1401 Intendencia St. $5. 437-5465 or pensacolaswing.com

live music

RICHARD MADDEN 12 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

ELAINE PETTY 1 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

KEN LAMBERT 2 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

JACK ROBERTSON SHOW (BIG EARL), TROY BRANNON 5 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

3 AMIGOS 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

BIG MUDDY 6 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

TIM SPENCER 6 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

THE SKYDOGS BAND 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Rd., Pace.

994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919.

REDDOG 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

THE MAD VIOLINIST AND THE SYMPHONY CRACK ORCHESTRA, THE UGLI STICK 8 p.m. $5. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

HOLLY SHELTON AND DAVID SHELANDER 8 p.m. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 4299655 or ragtyme.net.

THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

SCHOFIELD 9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. 332-7952 or wobusa.com/Palafox.

STEREOHYPE 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

THE REZ 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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MASON JAR 9 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

JAMES ADKINS 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

MARC ALAN BARNETTE & SPECIAL GUESTS 9:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 4920611 or florabama.com.

BUST W/ REBECCA BERRY 10 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

FOXY IGUANAS 10:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

SATURDAY 8.4

BUSHWACKER FESTIVAL 8 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m. Martin Luther King Plaza on North Palafox Street between Chase and Garden streets. palafoxmarket.com.

‘TOTS, TEENS AND IN BE-TWEENS BACK TO SCHOOL CONSIGNMENT SALE’ 9 a.m.

Through Aug 5. Former Blockbuster location, 503 N. Navy Blvd. totsteensandinbetweens.com.

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php.

‘ART ROCKS’ 10 a.m. through Sep 1. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘ART AS SOCIAL DISCOURSE’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

‘MANNA FOOD BANK YOUTH STORY MURAL’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Manna Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable food items for the duration of this exhibit. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox.

432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

‘EARTHLING, ALIENS…AND OTHER CREATURES OF FATE’ 10 a.m. through Aug 24. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 4323080 or artelgallery.org.

‘ARTIST’S ROW’ 10 a.m. Historic Belmont DeVilliers, 314 N. DeVilliers St. 912-6806 or devilliersmuseum.com.

‘HANDS ACROSS THE SAND’ 11:30 a.m.

Casino Beach, 41 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 572-7230 or handsacrossthesand.com.

‘SURFING FLORIDA: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY’ 12 p.m. through Sep 2. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

ANNUAL MEMBER’S JURIED EXHIBITION 12 p.m. through Aug 11. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 4326247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

‘JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY’ 5 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

SUMMER CLASSIC MOVIES ‘SHOW BOAT’ 7 p.m. $5. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 5953880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

‘TOURIFFIC SUMMER GHOST TOUR’ 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m. $5-$10. Historic Pensacola Village, 205 E. Zaragoza St. 595-5985 or historicpensacola.org.

‘SCANDALS FOR THE COMMON MANWOMAN’ 8 p.m. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave. 439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

LIGHTHOUSE GHOST HUNT 8 p.m. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

live music

‘BUBBA’S BACK’ 7:30 p.m. $12, please reserve ticket.

Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’ 7:30 p.m. $16 reserved admission. Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

‘HAIRSPRAY’ 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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LEE MELTON 12 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

LEA ANNE CRESWELL & RICK WHALEY, TROY BRANNON 1 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

ALBERT SIMPSON 2 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

GRAVY FLAVORED KISSES 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

COWBOY JOHNSON & JON COOK 5 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

3 AMIGOS 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

WEST SIDE PLAYERS 6 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

PAUL KILLOUGH 6 p.m. Crabs We Got ‘Em, 6 Casino Beach. 932-0700 or crabswegotem.com.

NEWBURY SYNDICATE 6 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

THE SKYDOGS BAND 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

SAWMILL BAND & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Rd., Pace.

994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

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PYP “PUTTS” HOPE IN TOURNAMENT! DID YOU KNOW that the Gulf Coast Kids House has handled more than 2,000 child abuse cases in 2012? These numbers are on the rise and the GCKH believes the only hope to end child abuse is education. The goal of GCKH is to form a more collaborative response to child abuse cases so that we can improve case outcomes and minimize trauma to children and families.

Pensacola Young Professionals is passionate about the Pensacola Bay Area, and making it a better place to live, work, and play for everyone. On September 7th, our 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the newly renovated Marcus Point Golf Course, to benefit the Gulf Coast Kids House. Through your generosity PYP has donated $4,000 over the last two years to help the Gulf Coast Kids House. We need your help to continue to support this much needed resource in Escambia County.

So sign up to sponsor, or play in the Pensacola Young Professionals 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Marcus Pointe Golf Course. You are going to be one of the first to play the newly renovated 18 holes and see the beautiful club restaurant, IRON. Use the registration form and support the Gulf Coast Kids House! We will see you on the course!

10:00 – 11:45 A.M.‚—Registration and Warm Up 11:15 A.M.—Putting Contest 11:45 A.M.—Explanation of Rules 12:00 P.M.­—Shotgun Start Following Start—Awards Ceremony & Raffle

2012 Golf Tournament Sponsorship & Registration Form Friday, September 7 at Marcus Pointe Golf Course

A portion of the proceeds to benefit Gulf Coast Kids House -

Facilitating the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and promoting child abuse prevention awareness through community education.

Please Circle One Option Below:

Event Sponsor 4 Teams @ 4 Golfers per Team Logo on Sponsor Banner Golfcart Plackard Logo on Scorecard Mention in Opening Announcements Eagle Sponsor 3 Teams @ 4 Golfers per Team Logo on Sponsor Banner 2 Tee Box Signs

$2000

Corporate 1 Team of 4 Golfers 1 Tee Box Sign

$475

Individual Player

$100

Address_______________________________________________________ $1500

Birdie Sponsor 2 Teams @ 4 Golfers per Team Logo on Sponsor Banner 1 Tee Box Sign

$1000

Team 1 Team of 4 Golfers

$400

Tee Box Sign

$100

Total

Main Contact _________________________________________________ City, St, Zip ________________________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________ Golfers’ Names/Handicaps

1. ____________________________________________________/___________ 2. ____________________________________________________/___________ 3. ____________________________________________________/___________ 4. ____________________________________________________/___________ Register at www.pensacolayp.com or Make Checks payable to: Pensacola Young Professionals Mail to: 41 N. Jefferson St. STE 108 Pensacola, FL 32502 Credit Card #______________________________________________ o Visa o Master Card Exp:_____ CCV________ Name on Card ___________________________________________________ Address Card registered at

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

For more information please contact Rachael Gillette at rachael@pensacolayp.com

Thank You For Your Generous Support!

Register Online at www.pensacolayp.com

PYP is a 501(4) CH25440 “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLLFREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR, RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE”

Registration Includes:

Greens Fees ReceptionRange Balls Cart Fee Snacks Goodie Bags Food before the round Soft drinks, water, sports drinks Beer, wine, liquor Awards Ceremony

For more information onPensacola Young Professionals or to join please see our website Pensacolayp.com or contact Director Rachael Gillette Pensacola Young Professionals 41 N. Jefferson St. Ste 108 Pensacola FL 32502 • (850) 332-7820

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news of the weird BEST WATER EVER New York City’s tap water is already widely regarded as world-class, in safety and taste (and subjected to a halfmillion tests a year by the city’s Department of Environmental Protection). However, two entrepreneurs recently opened the Molecule water bar in the city’s East Village, selling 16-ounce bottles of the same water for $2.50, extra-filtered through their $25,000 machine that applies UV rays, ozone treatment and “reverse osmosis” in a seven-stage process to create what they call “pure H2O.” The owners of Molecule are a restaurateur/art dealer and a “social-justice activist” who is a “former world champion boomerang player,” according to a July Wall Street Journal profile.

CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE In 2011, the Liberty County, Texas, home of Joe Bankson and Gena Charlton was raided by sheriff’s deputies, the FBI, state officials and a trailing media crew (alerted by the sheriff), checking out a tip that “25 to 30” children’s bodies were buried on the property. No evidence was found, and in a June 2012 lawsuit for defamation, Bankson and Charlton claim that the sheriff had organized the raid knowing full well that the tipster was a self-described “prophet” who had disclosed that her information came from “Jesus and the (32) angels” who were present with her. The sheriff said he did everything “by the book” and that a judge signed the search warrant confirming “probable cause” to believe that at least one crime (if not 25 to 30) had been committed.

• In July, the online magazine Salon profiled Virtuous Pedophiles—an effort by two notably articulate men who insist that their sexual fascination with children would never extend to personal contact. Said one (who claims “advanced degrees from prestigious universities”): “We do not choose to be attracted to children (but) we can resist the temptation to abuse children sexually.” He added, curiously, that “many” of the Virtuous Pedophiles “present no danger to children whatsoever.” Lamented the group’s co-founder, “Almost any group in the world can hold a convention, look out on a sea of faces, and say, ‘These are people like me,’” but because pedophiles are treated with such scorn, “we can’t.”

DEMOCRACY FOLLIES North Carolina state Rep. Becky Carney, an environmental activist, inadvertently cast the deciding vote in July to open up natural-gas hydraulic fracking in the state. The legislature had passed the bill earlier, but it was vetoed by Gov. Bev Perdue, and the House needed exactly 72 votes to override the veto and enact the bill. Carney’s tireless lobbying of colleagues appeared to have helped halt the overriders at 71 votes, but when it came time to push the buttons, Carney accidentally became the 72nd. She could be heard on her microphone in the chamber, saying, “Oh my gosh. I pushed green.”

• “It’s Just Politics”: (1) Mark Schimel told reporters in Albany, N.Y., in May that it was nothing personal that caused him to run for the

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Republican nomination to the state assembly from Nassau County—where the incumbent is his estranged wife, Democrat Michelle Schimel.

Mark’s mother seemed quite upset at her son.

“I can’t believe he’d do a thing like this (to Michelle),” she told a reporter. “I’m going to talk to him.” (2) Democratic attorney Christopher Smith is the presumptive nominee for a Florida Senate seat from Fort Lauderdale, and it was just a coincidence, said Republican leadership in June, that their candidate is attorney Christopher Smithmyer. Registered Democrats dominate the district, but Smithmyer may win some votes by confusion.

LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATOR Perspective: The median annual per-capita income in the New York City borough of the Bronx is about $18,000. In the adjacent borough of Manhattan, as the New York Post reported in May, a resident of a certain condominium on East 11th Street was about to pay over 50 times that amount—just for a parking space. The space is a deluxe one, though: about 12 feet by 23 feet by 15 feet high, meaning that it can be configured to store more than one car.

RECURRING THEMES Yet another woman made the news recently for having loaded up, over several years, in breast augmentation surgery. Paula Simonds, 44, of Miami, who is known professionally as model Lacey Wildd, is approaching her goal of having breasts large enough to place her in the top five in the world.

However, the quest is grossing out her six kids—two young, two grown and (especially tough) two in high school, where the taunts flow freely. Currently, Simonds measures herself as an “L”-cup, headed for a “triple-M.” LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS James Allan, 28, was sentenced to three years in prison in Oxford, England, in July for robbing a news shop. Allan’s getaway was delayed when he insisted, repeatedly, on pushing the front door open when he obviously should have been pulling. Finally, exasperated, he yanked off his balaclava, exposing his face to the surveillance camera, kicked the door, breaking the glass, and escaped. Police arrested him about three hours later nearby. (The 2000 British movie “Snatch” featured just such a memorable scene of push/ pull helplessness.)

• When the assistant manager arrived early on June 26 to open up the Rent-A-Center in Brockton, Mass., he encountered a man with his head stuck underneath the heavy metal loading bay door (obviously as a result of a failed burglary attempt during the night). “Hang tight!” the manager consoled the trapped man. “The police are on their way.” Manuel Fernandes, 53, was arrested. {in}

From Universal Press Syndicate Chuck Shepherd’s News Of The Weird © 2012 Chuck Shepherd

Send your weird news to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to newsoftheweird.com.

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my pensacola Summer Burdick

Day Job: Media Consultant, Cox Media Pensacola Resident Since: 1996

Good Eats:

My absolute favorite restaurant, without a doubt, is Global Grill! I love to get different tapas to share. My all-time favorite tapa at Global is the Baby Warm Water Lobster Tails. If you’ve never tried them, you’re missing out! A close second to Global would be a cheeseburger at Jerry’s Drive In.

Retail Therapy:

I’m a big believer in retail therapy. I really get excited when I find something unique. Great spots to snag a unique look for your closet or home are Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique, Lee Tracy and Artesana.

Watering Holes:

It depends on what time of year it is, but some of my favorites are Paradise Bar & Grill, Sandshaker, Hub Stacey’s, Wisteria Tavern and the Wine Bar.

Nightlife:

Can’t go wrong with Seville: End O’ The Alley or even Phineas Phogg’s, if the

mood strikes me. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that my parents met there.

Outdoors:

We are pretty spoiled when it comes to outdoor activities around here. I love being near or on the water. Paddleboarding, tubing, swimming, boating—nothing makes my day like seeing dolphins!

Arts & Culture:

Every year I look forward to the Saenger’s Broadway Series. Last year, my favorite show was “Elvis Lives,” and this year I’m really looking forward to “Rock of Ages” and “The Addams Family.”

Never Miss Events/ Festivals:

My all-time favorite time of the year is Mardi Gras, and Pensacola knows how to put on a party! Fiesta Celebration, the Greek Festival, DeLuna Fest, the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival and the Seafood Festival are musts, as well. {in}

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