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A RECORD of SUCCESS As a family man, business owner, and youth coach, Lumon May has always been there for our community.

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TIFFANY SULLIVAN The Board of Directors

of Innovation Coast has announced Tiffany Sullivan is the nonprofit organization's new executive director. Sullivan, who grew up in Jay, Florida, practiced as a civil and commercial litigator for 14 years. She serves in several leadership roles in the community, including the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce, Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, Leadership Santa Rosa, Pensacola Young Professionals and Boys and Girls Club – Santa Rosa County.

losers FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES Court documents show tod-

dler Cornelius Savage, who was allegedly murdered by his mother's boyfriend, had only been in the home three weeks since DCF returned the child to the family on July 17. The two-year-old had been under DCF care for four months for a brain bleed and other injuries. Why was the child put back in danger? Are there other children who have been put back in danger?

JEAN WALLACE The Florida Scenic Highways Program honored Jean Wallace, Scenic Highway Foundation Vice President, with the Gary Balogh Inspiring Excellence Award. This is the highest honor they can bestow and recognizes the significant and lasting impact Jean has made on Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway. During more than 18 years on the Scenic Highway Foundation Board of Directors, Jean Wallace has participated in projects ranging from land purchases to park enhancements in the highway corridor. Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway was designated in 1998 as the first Florida Scenic Highway.

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION Its Grants for Excellence

ZIKA VIRUS Florida health officials last week announced seven pregnant women had acquired the mosquito-borne Zika virus while traveling outside the state, which brings the total of pregnant women with Zika in Florida to 122. Zika infections can cause severe birth defects, including microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads that lead to developmental problems. The newly reported Zika incidents bring the total to 1,093 cases in Florida.

presented checks totaling $90,498.83 to 20 Escambia County public schools on Thursday, Oct. 27. The 20 grants ranged from $2,375 to $5,000 each and will impact 10,344 students and 490 teachers. The Foundation secures dollar-for-dollar matching funds for the Grants for Excellence program from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations through the Florida Legislature's School District Education Foundation Matching Grants Program.

town Improvement Board has Mayor Ashton Hayward and the Pensacola City Council to help curb the rise in panhandling and loitering in downtown Pensacola.

DIB chair John Peacock told city leaders that loitering and panhandling have become a "legitimate public health and safety concern and merits prompt attention."

The DIB made five recommendations and are waiting for the mayor's response. Any changes to city ordinances will take three months unless the Council agrees to meet more often.

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by Rick Outzen

GOING TO THE MOVIES On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon exploded nearly 50 miles of the shores of Louisiana, killing 11 men and spewing over 210 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico before the well has capped three months later.

For those three months, I covered the disaster for our newspaper and The Daily Beast website. As part of my investigations, I traveled to Eunice, La. to meet the family of one of the men who died in the explosion, Keith Blair Manuel. Pensacola attorney Ryan Hatler grew up in Eunice and knew the family. His mother helped set up the day-long interview.

My goal was to make sure we didn’t forget the victims and their families once the oil and tar balls hit our shores.

The cover story, “Fighting for Papa Bear,” went viral. Producers for Diane Sawyer and 60 Minutes reached out to learn more.

That was satisfying, but what was most important to me was the family and people of Eunice, where everyone had some connection with offshore drilling, were pleased with the article. We got the story right, in their eyes.

This weekend, I saw the movie Deepwater Horizon, which based on the reporting of New York Times reporters David Barstow, David Rohde, and Stephanie Saul.

The movie recounts the day of the explosion through the eyes of chief electronics technician Mark Williams (Mark Wahl-

berg) and Deepwater Horizon installation manager Jimmy Harrell (Kurt Russell).

Two-time Oscar nominee John Malkovich plays Donald Vidrine, the BP manager who helped oversee the well.

“Papa Bear” Manuel was a "mud engineer," a nickname for the drilling fluids engineer who is responsible for ensuring the properties of the drilling fluid are within designed specifications. He was scheduled to leave the rig the previous weekend, but when something happened with his replacement, he agreed to stay until Tuesday, April 20.

By 7 p.m. that day, Manuel was waiting for final clearance for him to leave. He passed the time talking on the phone with his daughter Kelli about the upcoming LSU Tigers baseball series against Ole Miss. Less than three hours later, a methane gas bubble erupted from the well, rocketed up the drill pipe's sheath and exploded on the deck of Deepwater Horizon. Manuel went missing.

The movie shows those harrowing hours after the explosion. The scenes were intense.

For the first time, I understood the hell those men and women experienced and how amazing it was that so few perished.

The movie ends with photos of all 11 victims. When I saw the smiling face of Blair Manuel, I couldn’t hold back the tears any longer. This tragedy could have been prevented. {in} rick@inweekly.net

For the first time, I understood the hell those men and women experienced and how amazing it was that so few perished.

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RUNAWAY JUSTICE

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By Rick Outzen The 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion killed 11 men, dumped over 210 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, and destroyed the livelihoods of tens of thousands along the Gulf Coast.

Mikal Watts of the San Antonio, Tex.based law firm Watts Guerra LLP reached a $2.3 billion settlement on the behalf of 41,000 fishermen and deckhands.

Watts has represented clients in many of the highest-profile cases in the country over the past 15 years. His work involving defective Chrysler minivan liftgate latches resulted in a $262.5 million jury verdict and the auto manufacturer recalling more than 4 million minivans. His litigation nationwide against Firestone Tire Company and Ford Motor Company for defective tire failures led to the recall of more than 17 million defective tires.

BP filed a civil lawsuit against Watts and his law firm in December 2013, asserting that half of the thousands of names submitted for claims were fictitious or falsely made. In February 2013, federal agents raided in his law offices. In 2015, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi indicted Watts and six others accusing them of committing 95 felonies, including conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, identity theft and aggravated identity theft.

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Facing life in prison if convicted, Watts took the highly unusual step of choosing to represent himself at his criminal trial. Before the trial began in July 2016 in Gulfport, Miss., Watts secured the dismissal of 22 of the counts, and during trial convinced the judge to dismiss seven additional counts. After a five-week trial, the federal jury unanimously acquitted Watts, his brother and his legal assistant of all remaining charges.

Prosecutors had said all seven of the accused had created a list of bogus plaintiffs, using names and Social Security numbers without permission. The U.S. Attorney's Office only managed to win convictions against only two defendants — Gregory Warren of Lafayette, La., and Thi Houng Le of Grand Bay, Ala. The jury concluded Warren and Le, who set up a claims office in Biloxi, turned over to Watts the names and personal information of people who had not been injured in the spill, were dead or didn't exist. Warren and Le were each found guilty on all 66 charges filed against them, including conspiracy, fraud and identity theft.

Watts spoke in October at the Levin Papantonio law firm's Mass Torts Made Perfect, the largest seminar focused on complex legal litigation in the world. A huge donor to campaigns of Democrats in local, state and national races, the San Antonio trial attorney believed that his political contributions made him a target.

"Like a dummy, I had the President at

my house in the summer of 2012, trying to get him reelected," Watts told the audience of over 1,000 trial attorneys.

"What I didn't know is that while the one branch of the government is at my house while we're trying to raise a bunch of money to get him reelected, the Department of Justice was fishing around."

Watts believed that he was targeted

by John Dowdy, the criminal division chief for the Southern District of Mississippi. He had prosecuted and obtained convictions of other trial lawyers. While the investigation is occurring, Dowdy was appointed the acting U.S. Attorney for the district by U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., who ended being the judge for Watts' trial.

After the raid on his offices, nothing happened. Watts assumed the investigation was dead. What he didn't learn until later was Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) had written in July 2015 Attorney General Loretta Lynch complaining that little action had taken place in the case and questioned whether Watts was given preferential treatment because he was a significant political donor.

"Within 60 days, my fat ass is indicted," said Watts. "I find out about it in an article, from a ‘citadel objective journal' called the Washington Free Beacon."

The conservative website is funded by the Center for American Freedom (CAF), which serves as counterpoint to the Center for American Progress. ThinkProgess has reported that the Koch brothers are supporters of the CAF. Somehow the Washington Free Beacon published a story on the sealed indictment six days before it was

“What's the old joke, I'm not schizophrenic but everybody's out to get me?” Mikal Watts unsealed, according to Watts.

"What's the old joke, I'm not schizophrenic but everybody's out to get me?" joked Watts. "You start wondering, right?"

The San Antonio trial attorney knew the odds were against him considering the federal court statistics.

"In 2015, there was 75,000 federal criminal complaints in the United States—230 of them walked out of the courtroom with a not guilty. It was terrifying, and I quickly started realizing I was in deep shit," he said.

"One thing I learned is that it's not a fair system. All this innocent until proven guilty nonsense is not just John Dowdy's

interpretation of he should do whatever necessary to try to get me to say that I'm guilty," said Watts. "One of the reasons I'm against the death penalty is because the quality or the assurance that we are putting guilty men to death is only as strong as the morals of the least reputable prosecutor in the United States. They want the notch on their belt. They want your scalp as opposed to a just verdict."

Watts immediately mounted an aggressive media campaign. He pushed for a speedy trial, knowing the longer the charges hung over his head, more damaging it was to his law firm and reputation.

"The minute we got indicted, we were in their face in the press," said Watts. "We were fighting for a speedy trial, knowing we weren't going to get it. We were innocent.

We wanted our day in court and we started working the press."

He added, "We loaded up Google with all sorts of stuff about we're innocent."

In May 2016, Dowdy unexpectedly resigned from U.S. Attorney's Office. Watts successfully fought any attempts to delay the trial.

After the conclusion of the trial, Watts spoke out against what he believed to be the true motive of the state's case against him: "The main thing is this whole thing happened because of a prosecutor [John Dowdy] who sought personal glory by taking down somebody like me for a notch on his belt. It was unethical. …They lied to witnesses. They threatened them. Fortunately, the jury saw through that and they saw what really happened."

At Mass Torts Made Perfect, Mike Papantonio said the targeting of Watts has sadly become more common as the U.S. Chamber and others undermine the legal system.

"You cannot count on political leadership doing what they should be doing," Papantonio told the audience. "Here's why.

The numbers speak for themselves. If you take a look at who the D.C. bubble owes all its support to, it's not trial lawyers, ladies and gentleman. It is the Pfizers, the Mercks, and the Dow Chemicals."

He warned, "When the Chamber of Commerce and associated industries started putting so much money into these elections, they started owning the elected officials, absolutely owning them."

Watts has produced a documentary on his case that he hopes to have out next year. Sen. Ron Johnson, whose letter maybe spurred the indictment, is in a tight race for re-election against former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold. John Dowdy, former U.S. Attorney's Office Criminal Division Chief John Dowdy, took over as the director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics on Nov. 1.

The BP civil lawsuit against Watts is still pending. {in} inweekly.net

panhandling activities are restricted.

4) Author ordinance language defining activities associated with loitering and panhandling that are deemed unlawful.

5) Development with county and other agencies long-term solutions for assisting the "less fortunate population in our community."

The first two recommendations are actions Mayor Hayward can implement immediately without council approval. The next two his administration can draft for council approval. The long-term solution is the most difficult, but the Mayor and Council could dust off the Task Force on Improving Human Relations report that was delivered two years ago.

The Pensacola City Council holds its next agenda review Nov. 11.

Rick Scott / Photo Courtesy of City of Pensacola

VT MAE BREAKS GROUND Governor Rick Scott joined state, county and city officials to break ground on the long-awaited aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering (VT MAE) at Pensacola International Airport.

The 173,000 square foot facility will cost $46 million and will sit on approximately 19 acres of property at the airport.

The construction will take approximately 16 months, with the facility opening for operation in early 2018. VT MAE is expected to create 400 new jobs.

The Florida Department of Transportation and the Industry Recruitment, Retention and Expansion Fund have provided $30.8 million towards the project. VT MAE is investing $7.2 million. Escambia County has provided $8 million, of which the City will reimburse the county $2 million eventually.

"Florida's international airports help welcome millions of visitors each year and attract major job creators like VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering to our state," said Gov. Scott." Last week, I announced that the Pensacola area added more than 3,000 private-sector jobs over the year, and today, it's exciting to announce the creation of 400 maintenance and engineering job opportunities for local families. We will continue working with state and local partners to cut taxes, grow our economy and make Florida first for jobs."

General (Ret.) John G. Coburn, Chairman and CEO of VT Systems, said, "This has been a project long in the making, and we are excited to finally break ground on such November 3, 2016

an important milestone. We look forward to the opportunities that this facility will bring, both to VT MAE and the city of Pensacola."

The maintenance facility will accommodate two Boeing 777's, or four Boeing 757's, or six Airbus A-320 sized aircraft. VT MAE will hire skilled personnel including Master Airplane Technicians, Aircraft Inspectors, Master Structures Technicians, Sheet Metal Mechanics, and Avionics Technicians. FloridaWest, Pensacola State College, and VT MAE have worked together to implement training programs to create a sustainable workforce.

CAN YOU SPARE A DOLLAR? Two weeks ago, Downtown Improvement Board Chair John Peacock asked Mayor Ashton Hayward and the Pensacola City Council to address "a significant alarming rate of increase in the loitering and panhandling activity occurring in the Downtown District."

"We understand this problem is not unique to our community and recognize that issue is not the same as homelessness which is a significant community issue requiring a long-term community-wide solution," wrote Peacock.

He said that loitering and panhandling have become a "legitimate public health and safety concern and merits prompt attention."

The DIB board requested action on these five recommendations: 1) Immediate implementation of a downtown police presence (on foot or bicycle).

2) Update the License to Use language to allow enforcement by Pensacola Police upon receiving loitering complaints.

3) Identify districts where loitering and

PELICAN DROP RESURRECTED Buck Mitchell of Seville Quarter announced last week that he is pulling together a group to keep the Pelican Drop part of downtown Pensacola's New Year's Eve celebration.

Mitchell credited Councilman Andy Terhaar with encouraging him to work out a solution. Sheriff David Morgan, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward, Escambia Commissioner Grover Robinson, and Visit Pensacola have come out in support of the effort.

The Downtown Improvement Board announced in April that it would no longer sponsor the event as it moved away from event management. At the time, the DIB said it hoped the private sector would step up and run those events it felt were worthwhile.

Real estate broker Michael Carro led the formation of Gallery Night, Inc. that has taken over the monthly Gallery Nights from the DIB as of last month.

Mitchell told Inweekly that he estimated the cost would be $90,000 to put on the Pelican Drop, depending on the amenities. He's set to go before the Pensacola City Council next month to request funding, and he already has verbal commitments from Visit Pensacola, Sheriff David Morgan, and Escambia County.

CHILD ABUSE ON THE RISE In August, an Escambia County grand jury indicted Alonzo Dewayne Thompkins, Jr., 26, for first-degree felony murder in the death of toddler Cornelius Savage. On Aug. 8, the two-year-old was found unresponsive by his mother after being home alone with Thompkins for approximately one hour, according to the PPD release. The Medical Examiner's Office determined the death of the child to be caused by blunt force trauma to his torso.

Two weeks later, the mother, Mary Riddle, was arrested and charged with two counts of child neglect with great bodily harm.

Buried in the court documents is the revelation that the child had been under the care of the Department of Children & Families (DCF) for four months, from April-July 17, for a brain bleed and injuries. The child was returned to Riddle and Thompkins on July 17. He died 22 days later.

Child abuse is a problem in Northwest Florida. For fiscal year 2015-16, the First Circuit, which includes Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties, had the fifth highest child abuse victims per capita of the 15 Florida Circuits – 14.31 per 1,000 children, according to DCF reports.

The state ratio is 9.92 per thousand.

August and September was the highest two-month period for the initial and additional reports of child abuse in the First Circuit in the past two years – 1,865, an 11.6 percent increase over the AugustSeptember 2015.

The decision by DCF to return young Savage to his home has concerned local law enforcement officials. Sources close to DCF have said a leadership change in the First Circuit and staff turnover are part of the problem. Others said the emphasis of DCF has changed and that incentives are paid for placing children back in the home.

Of course, the state saves money if the child is placed with the family.

Inweekly suspects the death of Cornelius Savage is only the tip of a much bigger problem. Stay tuned.

NO ZOMBIES VOTING Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford isn't worried about dead people voting in his county.

"When somebody dies in the state of Florida, the Bureau of Vital Statistics is notified," he said. "Once that happens, then the Bureau of Vital Statistics notifies the state Division of Elections, and then that information is transmitted down to the relevant supervisor of elections."

Stafford said that impersonation fraud in Florida is very difficult. "You'd have to actually have an identification in the name of that individual and present that at a voting location," he said. "If you were to choose to try to vote by mail, you'd have to have that person‘s signature on a ballot, and you'd still have to request a ballot in that person's name.

He added, "We literally check the signature of every single ballot that comes back to verify it against the voter signature on the voter rolls." {in} 7

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2016 Election Guide

A press that can analyze and critique elected officials, political parties, and candidates freely and without fear is one of the founding principles of our democracy. It's with that understanding that we’re publishing our 2016 Election Guide.

In the months leading up to this issue, we studied all of the national, statewide, and local candidates on the ballot.

We watched debates, attended rallies, and, demonstrating

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a true sign of the times, followed both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Twitter. It's been equal parts inspiring and infuriating, exciting and exhausting. And we honestly still can't believe some of the things we've seen, heard, and had to report on as "news."

But it's finally time to do the damn thing and vote.

In this guide, we've included an in-depth look at the statewide amendments and interviews with both the Demo-

crat and Republican running for our area's Congressional seat. We've also included our endorsements—which we hope you'll consider reading even if your mind is already made up.

We truly believe that there’s no such thing as an election that doesn't matter or a vote that doesn't count. So whether you agree or disagree with us, just remember to vote on November 8 (or before—early voting is still open in Escambia County and will be through November 5).

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by Shelby Smithey

LWVF EDUCATION FUND NONPARTISAN GUIDE TO FLORIDA AMENDMENTS

Source: bereadytovote.org/2016-florida-constitutional-ballot-amendments

AMENDMENT 1 SOLAR ENERGY

The League of Women Voters throughout Florida are working to make sure that citizens are well-informed when it comes to the four proposed constitutional amendments on this year's ballot.

The amendments include initiatives on solar power, medical marijuana, and homestead exemptions for both disabled first responders and low-income senior citizens.

A total of 28 initiatives were filed for potential spots on the 2016 ballot in Florida, though many were withdrawn prior to the filing deadline. Supporters needed to submit at least 68,314 valid signatures to put initiated state statutes on the ballot, and at least 683,149 valid signatures to put initiated constitutional amendments on the ballot.

LWV Pensacola Bay Area Co-President Haley Richards has been working locally to educate voters on the proposed constitutional amendments.

"LWV Florida produced a handout that lays out the amendments and what would happen if each one passed, as well as background information and whether or not the amendment was put on through a citizens' initiative," Richards said. "It also explains some other details, for example, the amendments that talk about tax exemptions for first responders and low-income seniors defines first responders and what exactly low income would be."

Richards said that the information is also on LWV Florida's non-partisan informational website, berreadytovote.org.

"What we do is promote that website, social media and Twitter, and a few of us League members in person do presentations using the voter guide," Richards said.

"We heavily rely on the library system to 010 1

get out the pamphlets. We printed over 12,000 copies and distributed all of them."

Richards said the consensus that she's gotten from voters is that the amendments on this ballot are fairly good reading. However, controversy surrounding Florida's Solar Amendment 1 has recently come to light.

News of leaked utility strategy tapes was reported in the Miami Herald, proving a deceptive advantage for utility companies. Pamela Goodman, President of the LWV Florida, spoke out about the Amendment and what a "YES" vote would mean.

"Florida monopoly utilities are trying to deceive you this election with Amendment 1," Goodman said in a telepress conference with Floridians for Solar Choice. "Vote ‘NO.' It's tricky wording and meant to limit consumer choice and limit, not expand, solar in our state. Don't be fooled."

Amendment 1 is funded by Florida's big utilities to protect their monopoly markets and limit customer-owned solar. It would also pave the way for barriers that would penalize solar customers. Most of the rights and protections Amendment 1 promises, Florida citizens already have. Gulf Power is a supporter of the Amendment.

Richards said that the Florida Bar Association website is also a great source to get information on Supreme Court Justices who are up for election. Information on local candidates is on the LWV website, lwvpba.org.

"We don't endorse candidates, but we send out surveys to the local candidates and put them on our website to better inform voters," Richards said. "We also partnered with WSRE on a candidate forum."

SOURCE: Citizen Initiative SYNOPSIS: Amendment 1 is the utility-backed response to a third solar initiative that failed to make the 2016 ballot but would have allowed Floridians to buy power directly from thirdparty solar providers. The full ballot title for Amendment 1 is "Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice." It essentially would enshrine in the state Constitution existing laws on solar energy, which opponents say have blocked solar growth in favor of existing utility companies like Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light by helping ensure their monopoly on the sale of power to Floridians.

Supporters counter that the amendment is needed to ensure state and local governments can pass regulations that protect solar-power consumers as well as utility customers. A central issue is Florida's current ban on the thirdparty sale of electricity. In most other states companies are allowed to install solar panels on homes or businesses and then sell the power directly to the consumer, bypassing utilities altogether. Florida is one of only a handful of states that prohibit consumers from buying power directly from third-party solar providers.

A divided Florida Supreme Court approved the ballot's wording in a 4-3 vote on March 31.

A YES VOTE ON AMENDMENT 1 WOULD: •Put existing statutory language into the state constitution, making it difficult to change future solar energy policy in statute due to a possible conflict with the constitutional language adopted.

•Establish a constitutional rather than statutory right for consumers to own or lease solar-power equipment on their property to generate electricity for their own use, leaving out the ability for third-party providers to install solar equipment on their homes or businesses and then sell that power directly back to the consumers, bypassing the major utilities.

•Create an assumption that those who use solar power are being subsidized by nonsolar utility customers for the cost of providing backup power and electric grid access and not paying enough for the upkeep of the transmission and distribution system. It then creates a constitutional mandate that state and local governments regulate solar power generators and users to correct the subsidy, potentially leading to increased costs to solar users.

•Not explicitly prevent Florida consumers from entering into contracts with a third-party solar provider, but possibly

erecting barriers through its definitions and mandate for regulation.

A NO VOTE ON AMENDMENT 1 WOULD: •Leave in Florida statutes the right for consumers to own or lease solar-power equipment on their property to generate electricity for their own use.

•Leave open the possibility that homeowners and businesses could buy or lease solar-power equipment.

•Halt a potential constitutional barrier to new laws that would broaden the solar-power market by allowing solar companies to sell electricity directly to consumers.

•Protect existing rules that allow net metering, where utilities credit a retail rate to customers generating excess solar power that is returned to the electric grid.

SUPPORTERS: Duke Energy, Florida Power & Light Co.; Gulf Power Co.; Tampa Electric Co.; 60 Plus Association.

OPPONENTS: Floridians for Solar Choice; EarthJustice; Florida Solar Energy Industries Association; Southern Alliance for Clean Energy; League of Women Voters of Florida.

AMENDMENT 2 MEDICAL MARIJUANA

SOURCE: Citizen Initiative SYNOPSIS: Two years after a similar amendment narrowly failed, Amendment 2 is on the ballot to legalize the use of medical marijuana to relieve the symptoms of people afflicted with specific diseases and conditions.

Amendment 2 differs from the 2014 amendment question by providing more specifics about which "debilitating medical conditions" would qualify for marijuana use by patients, with the approval of a physician.

It also permits caregivers to assist patients in administering marijuana treatments and sets up a regulatory scheme, administered by the state Department of Health, that includes issuing ID cards to patients and caregivers. It does not provide legal cover to those who use marijuana outside of the regulated use for medical conditions. Current state law, passed in 2014, allows the use of non-euphoric cannabis for patients with medical conditions that cause seizures and severe muscle spasms. The Legislature also passed a law this spring that allows terminally ill patients to receive prescriptions for full-strength marijuana. As of mid-April, 24 states had laws permitting the use of marijuana for medical conditions.

A YES VOTE ON AMENDMENT 2 WOULD: •Create a constitutional right for people with specific "debilitating" conditions – such as cancer, epilepsy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis – to use marijuana as long as a physician has certified they have one of the specified conditions. inweekly.net

•Require parental consent before a minor could be certified by a physician to receive medical marijuana.

•Permit caregivers to assist patients with marijuana treatments as long as that person possesses a caregiver identification card issued by the states. Caregivers must undergo a background check and are not allowed to use marijuana themselves.

•Require patients and caregivers to get a state-issued ID. •Retain state and federal prohibitions on recreational marijuana use, as well as prohibitions on operating vehicles and boats while under the influence.

•Create "medical marijuana treatment centers" to cultivate and dispense drugs to certified patients or caregivers.

•Shield physicians from criminal or civil actions for issuing patient certifications.

A NO VOTE ON AMENDMENT 2 WOULD: •Not impact the current limited medical marijuana laws in Florida, including those passed in 2014 and 2016.

•Not allow patients with debilitating conditions, and not deemed terminally ill, access to medical marijuana as a prescribed treatment by their doctor.

•Have no effect on current laws prohibiting the recreational use of marijuana.

SUPPORTERS: John Morgan, Orlando lawyer; Florida Democratic Party; Service Employees International Union; American Civil Liberties Union of Florida; AFL-CIO, Florida NAACP; Medical Marijuana of Florida; American Federation of State; County and Municipal Employees.

OPPONENTS: Florida Chamber of Commerce; Drug-Free Florida Committee.

AMENDMENT 3 TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED FIRST RESPONDERS

SOURCE: The Florida Legislature SYNOPSIS: Florida's Constitution already grants a property-tax exemption to the spouses of first responders who die in the line of duty.

Amendment 3 authorizes the Legislature to extend that exemption to first responders who are "totally and permanently disabled" from injuries they received in the line of duty. First responders are defined under existing law as police and correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. The Senate and House voted unanimously to place this amendment on the ballot.

A YES VOTE ON AMENDMENT 3 WOULD: •Authorize the Legislature to grant a property tax exemption on homestead property to first responders who are totally and permanently disabled from injuries sustained in the line of duty.

•Allow the Legislature to decide whether the exemption should provide full or partial relief from property taxes.

•Require a determination that the first responder's disability was caused by his or her service in the line of duty.

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•Have an undetermined impact on local property tax revenues.

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A NO VOTE ON AMENDMENT 3 WOULD: •Not extend property tax exemptions to first responders who became totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty.

•Not have an impact on local government tax revenue.

SUPPORTERS: There does not appear to be any organized support or opposition.

OPPONENTS: There does not appear to be any organized support or opposition.

AMENDMENT 5 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR LOWINCOME SENIORS

SOURCE: The Florida Legislature SYNOPSIS: Amendment 5 would ensure that low-income seniors who qualify for an additional homestead exemption as longtime residents do not lose that exemption if the value of their property rises. The exemption to the state Constitution was originally approved by voters in 2012. The law currently allows cities and counties to grant a full exemption from property taxes to people with the same age and income limits if the homeowner is 65 or older, their annual household income didn't exceed $28,448 in 2015, the market value of their property is less than $250,000 and the homeowner has lived there for at least 25 years. The original intent was to ensure that long-time, lowincome seniors don't lose their homes because they can't pay the tax bill. But seniors who now get the exemption would lose it if their home value tops $250,000. Amendment 5, which passed the House and Senate unanimously, would lock in the exemption permanently once a senior qualifies, regardless of how much the property increases in value.

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A YES VOTE ON AMENDMENT 5 WOULD: •Ensure that low-income seniors who qualify for a city- or county-approved property tax exemption do not lose that exemption if the value of their home exceeds the $250,000 limit.

•Be retroactive to include seniors who received the exemption starting in 2013.

•Cost cities and counties that currently grant the exemption an estimated $2.3 million in the fiscal year 2016-17; $500,000 in 2017-18; and eventually $1.2 million in 2020-21.

A NO VOTE ON AMENDMENT 5 WOULD: •Retain the property tax exemption for lowincome seniors who are longtime residents, but not ensure they keep it if property values rise.

•Not provide retroactive tax relief to lowincome seniors who had the tax exemption but lost it after their home value exceeded $250,000.

•Not cost cities and counties additional revenue from this property tax exemption.

SUPPORTERS: There does not appear to be any organized support or opposition.

OPPONENTS: There does not appear to be any organized support or opposition. *Note: There is no Amendment 4 11

First Congressional District Up for Grabs

by Duwayne Escobedo

If you talk to Matt Gaetz, he is confident that the registered Republicans in the First Congressional District will send him to Washington, D.C. "I'm excited about Election Day," said Gaetz, who has served in the Florida House of Representatives since 2010 and is the younger son of former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz. "For the last 22 years, Florida's first congressional district has voted for conservative Republicans, and I don't expect that to change."

Republicans outnumber Democrats more than 2-1 in Northwest Florida, a long conservative stronghold.

In fact, Gaetz remembers when former U.S. Rep. Joe Scarborough became the first Republican to represent Northwest Florida since Reconstruction. Gaetz, a 12-year-old boy in 1994, gave $7.82 to Scarborough's campaign.

"Joe always remembers that I was his youngest contributor," said Gaetz, who is now 34.

But Steven Specht exudes just as much confidence. He is a former U.S. Air Force Airborne Cryptologic Linguist. Proficient in Pashto

and Dari, the 33-year-old Specht served by providing intelligence in more than 70 combat missions during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After his honorable discharge, Specht spent another year helping the U.S. Marine Corp as an Afghan linguist.

"I've worked a real job," said Specht, a lifelong resident of Northwest Florida, growing up in Jackson County. "I didn't come straight out of school and come out on the other side with a legislative job."

Specht recalled lifeguarding, working as a DJ and doing other odds and ends to support himself through college.

"I have a body of life experience," Specht said. "I had to choose between rent and groceries. My opponent has been living as a career politician."

Gaetz won the open Republican primary over six other candidates, earning 36 percent of the vote. Former U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, who chairs the House Committee of Veterans Affairs, stepped down after winning the seat in 2001.

Gaetz and Specht both earned law degrees. Specht graduated with honors from

Florida State University College of Law where he focused on Constitutional Law and International Law. Gaetz earned his law degree from William & Mary Law School.

Both Gaetz and Specht said, if elected, they hope to get appointed to Armed Services or Veterans Affairs committees, like Miller.

Both congressional candidates realize that the large military complex in Northwest Florida, including Naval Air Station Pensacola nicknamed the Cradle of Aviation, Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Whiting Field.

Specht not only served in the Air Force but his wife, brother, father and grandfather also joined the military. His dad was a Naval Flight Officer, who trained in Pensacola. Specht said veterans and military families need a strong voice in Congress. He pointed out about 22 military servicemen and women commit suicide every day.

"Our veterans need a voice," he said. "I want to speak for the people who came before me."

Gaetz said he would also like to be considered for the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.

He pointed out that as chair of the Florida House Finance and Tax committee he and fellow lawmakers cut over 50 taxes that saved taxpayers about $1 billion.

"We created more oxygen in Florida's economy," Gaetz said during a congressional debate with Specht at the University of West Florida.

Both candidates also agree that higher education should train students for actual jobs that exist.

"I'll check the job classifieds every once in awhile, and I've never seen one for someone with a two-year degree in history and no experience," Specht said.

But they disagree on abolishing the U.S. Department of Education. Gaetz said he

wants to eliminate the department, while Specht scoffed at the idea.

Gaetz said in the House, he vowed to eliminate the Florida Department of Community Affairs.

"I heard the DCA was blocking opportunity and growth," Gaetz said. "It took me a little longer but guess what? It's gone. No matter how long it takes, I will abolish the Department of Education."

Both are also against illegal immigration. Specht called for more money for Homeland Security and Border Control, while Gaetz said he wanted to cut off benefits to illegal immigrants.

"We have too many entering our country illegally, and they're sucking our economy dry," Gaetz said.

Specht and other political opponents also have attacked Gaetz for accepting donations from a super PAC North Florida Neighbors that accepted $369,008 from the Economic Freedom Foundation and $11,306 from the Free Enterprise Fund. which were PACs he had overseen three days before he announced his run for the open congressional seat. Gaetz said he had no control over them when he received the donations to his campaign.

Specht also has claimed Gaetz has had 23 traffic violations, including an October 2008 DUI that was dismissed after Gaetz refused a breathalyzer, and had his driver's license suspended 10 times.

"It looks to me like he's vulnerable," Specht said. "We need someone who has served something bigger than themselves."

Gaetz has blown off both charges against him.

"I have a record of supporting bold conservative reform in Florida," Gaetz said.

"I'm running on my legislative record. He'd like it to be on my driving record."

“I had to choose between rent and groceries. My opponent has been living as a career politician.” Steven Specht

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Stumping for Clinton and Trump

by Rick Outzen

As the November 8 general election nears, the presidential campaigns have made available several surrogates to promote their nominees and early voting. Here are a few surrogates I interviewed last week on News Talk 1370's "Pensacola Speaks."

She added, "Lord knows we can't afford to go back 30 and 40 years. That's why it's important that everybody stands up, comes and votes because if you don't vote, you don't have a voice. If you don't have a voice, then you have no leg to stand on."

ALFRE WOODARD

CARLOS LOPEZ-CANTERA

Actress Alfre Woodard spent a week in Florida to promote early voting and Hillary Clinton's candidacy.

Woodard has been nominated once for an Academy Award, Grammy Award, and 18 times for an Emmy Award (winning four).

She has also won a Golden Globe Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.

She said the Hillary supporters have been excited.

"People have said that there was an energy gap or enthusiasm gap," said Woodard.

"I think people are just waiting for the game to start. They know that it's game time now.

People are stepping up."

Why is early voting so important?

"One thing that the early vote does is that if anything goes wrong, you've got plenty of time to fix it," she said.

Woodard believes that electing Clinton is important to continue the momentum of the Obama administration.

"This election is so important because it took Barack Obama eight years with one hand tied behind his back working with an openly hostile opposition to build us back up above ground after an economic low that was catastrophic," she said.

"With Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State and representing us in the world, we brought back the respect and the cooperation of our allies," said Woodard. "Donald Trump and his blasters keep going round as if they live somewhere that I don't know where it is, but we are doing well."

She believes that President Obama has accomplished more in his two terms than any other president had in history, and Clinton was with him building that progress.

"We don't want people to come in and start kicking down the beams after we got the foundation and the first floor erected," Woodard said.

"There are people who along with Donald Trump—Rudy Giuliani and all of those guys—who would like to take us back to a period, before most of your listeners were born, back when people in the early ‘60s could stand in state houses and stand in the national political forum and just spew hatred and intolerance."

Florida's Lt. Governor Carlos LopezCantera has pushed early voting for the Republicans.

"One, a vote that's already cast is a vote that you have already cast," he said. "That's important. You never know what's going to happen whether it's the weather or, God forbid, something else that may make it more difficult for you to get to the polls on Election Day." He said the early voting statistics have a psychological aspect.

Lopez-Cantera said, "In 2012, Republicans in early voting and absentee ballots were outpacing Democrats by four percentage points at about this point. In 2014, in the reelection of Governor Scott versus Charlie Crist, we were outpacing Democrats in absentee ballots and early voting by several percentage points. Now, the spread is only about one and a half points."

He said, "The Democrats are using that to go on radio, television, and the news, and take credit, and try and prove or show that they're ‘winning.' There's a psychological aspect that could demoralize certain Republicans who may think, ‘No, this is not looking good.' I would hope that that would motivate folks to go out and vote and to not leave it for tomorrow, but get it out of the way."

Does the Lt. Governor have confidence in the state's election process?

"I do. We have 67 elected or appointed election supervisors, and we have faith in what they're doing and the job they're doing," he said. "We'd like to see 100-percent participation if possible."

Lopez-Cantera does agree with Trump's assertion that mainstream media has tried to rig the election in Clinton's favor. He pointed to the estimated increase in Obamacare premiums as a story that has been underreported.

"How people are not just reporting on that every minute of every day and pointing fingers at this administration and the Democratic Party for misleading the American people and now costing them more and more of their hard earned dollars, how that's not the bigger story is beyond me," said the lieutenant governor.

“We don't want people to come in and start kicking down the beams after we got the foundation and the first floor erected.”

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MARK KELLY

has changed the metric a little bit. There's going to be some changes in the House, but it's not going to flip."

He added, "The House is going to be safe, but I think our margin is going to shrink."

Miller does believe that Florida is the most critical state in this election cycle for control of the White House and U.S. Senate.

"As Florida goes both in the Senate and at the presidential level so will the rest of the country go because if Donald Trump is not successful in winning our 29 electoral votes, I hear it's very difficult for him to win the White House," he said. "And I think if Sen. Marco Rubio loses here it does not bode well for us."

Congressman Miller said, "I don't see that happening."

Former astronaut Mark Kelly and his wife Gabby Giffords returned to Florida last weekend to campaign for Clinton, as part of the Vocal Majority Tour.

On Jan. 8, 2011, former U.S. Representative Giffords and eighteen others were shot during a constituent meeting held in a supermarket near Tucson, Ariz. She was critically wounded in the head. Six others were killed. She and her husband, who went through flight training in Pensacola, have been advocates for commonsense solutions to protect communities from gun violence.

Inweekly caught up with Kelly as the Vocal Majority Tour was pulling into Tallahassee from North Carolina. He believes that it may appear the Democrats are placing more emphasis than their opponents because the Trump campaign has no grassroots effort.

"He doesn't seem to have much of a GOP get-out-the-vote Early voting remains open through Saturday, effort," he said in a phone interNovember 5. A total of seven sites will be open view. "If you could put votes ‘in 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. county-wide. the bank' early, then you can focus on other people."

Hillary Clinton understands ESCAMBIA CO EXTENSION OFFICE what it takes not only to be elect3740 Stefani Road ed president but how to do the job of president, according to Kelly.

MOLINO COMMUNITY CENTER "I don't think there's anything 6450 Highway 95A North more telling than is how someSOUTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY body runs their campaign," said 12248 Gulf Beach Highway Kelly. "I mean, if you're looking for evidence as to how somebody is GENEALOGY BRANCH LIBRARY going to be and how they're going 5740 N. 9th Ave. to serve as president, look to how MAIN LIBRARY they run their campaign and you'll 239 N. Spring St. see a huge difference in Secretary Clinton and her opponent."

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“I think if Sen. Marco Rubio loses here it does not bode well for us.” Jeff Miller

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Congressman Jeff Miller scoffed at the notion that the Democrats would garner more votes than Republicans in the mail-in ballots and early voting.

"Right now in Florida it looks like we're doing very well on the Republican side with the early voting," he said. "Of course, the absentees are heavily weighted in our favor, so that looks good."

Congressman Miller, who chose not to seek another term, said he doesn't see the Republicans losing control of the U.S. House.

"We were always going to lose seats," he told Inweekly.

"Redistricting, even in Florida,

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Hillary Clinton for President The case for Hillary Clinton isn't a simple one.

But it is a strong one.

Her qualifications, experience, and intellect speak for themselves—especially in comparison to her opponent. In fact, they set her apart from just about anyone who's ever sought out the highest office in the land.

Our support of her, however, is based more on who she's been fighting for all these years, not just the fact that she's been at it for decades.

A steadfast commitment to children, families, and women has been at the core of essentially everything she's done—from her time fresh out of law school at the Children's Defense Fund, to establishing the Children's Health Insurance Fund as First Lady (which still insures 8 million plus), to her work with the 9/11 first responders as a Senator, to standing up for gun reform alongside mothers who lost their children to gun violence as a candidate this past year.

Time and time again, Hillary Clinton has demonstrated a heartfelt belief that children deserve opportunities and access to the best America has to offer, no matter what zip code they are born in or who their parents are. We believe this too. We also believe that women's rights are human rights, as she famously declared in 1995.

And that equal pay for equal work isn't a feminist ideal, but just a basic rule we should all be on board with.

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This record of service should be the focus of her campaign and the general narrative surrounding her. But it's not. Everything she's done, especially recently, is clouded by a lack of transparency that has become a negative she just can't seem to shake.

Our belief is that all of the controversies birthed out of this over-arching transparency issue—the private e-mail server, Benghazi, the Clinton Foundation—are disheartening, but not disqualifying. It's our hope that if elected she will have learned from her mistakes and will make transparency a top priority in her administration.

We, as members of the media and engaged citizens, promise to do our part to hold her accountable for it too.

But just so we're clear— acknowledging that Hillary Clinton isn't perfect is in no way giving into the grim conclusion some have drawn that this election is about deciding between the "lesser of two evils."

The differences between Hillary Clinton and her opponent are dramatic and vast. One has demonstrated empathy and a commitment to public service at every turn in her adult life. The other has never done anything to make us think he cares about anyone beyond himself. One believes in the strength of our diversity, and the other has repeatedly seized on opportunities to divide us based on race, religion, and gender throughout his campaign. One believes in progress and continuing the march towards perfecting our union. The other wants to "Make America Great Again" by turning back the clock and taking away rights that so many fought for. This is not something we can afford to let happen, not in this election or ever.

There is a clear and right choice to be made in this race, and we hope you see it. That choice is Hillary Clinton.

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Staff Endorsements FLORIDA

U.S. Senate

MARCO RUBIO

Rubio represents the next generation of the Republican Party. He has a record of getting things done for our state. He worked with our Rep. Jeff Miller on the VA Accountability Act. He passed the Girls Count Act to take on human trafficking, and the Foreign Aid Transparency Act, which shows where our money's being spent and was in getting funding to fight the Zika virus. His opponent, Patrick Murphy, has had one piece of legislation passed during his four years in Congress.

Congress, District 1

TOSS UP

The Inweekly staff couldn’t agree on this race.

Republican Matt Gaetz has been a highly effective lawmaker in the Florida Legislature.

He leaves the Florida House with an impressive list of accomplishments. He could be a very effective Congressman. Democrat Steven Specht has impressed us with his hard work and moderate platform. His argument that Northwest Florida should be a represented by a veteran is very persuasive.

State Senate, District 1

DOUG BROXSON

Broxson survived a tough Republican primary battle and showed, yet again, that he isn’t afraid to fight for what he believes. We watched him challenge the BP claims process and stand up to House leaders on the issues he knew were important to Northwest Florida. He will be an effective state senator.

Florida House, District 1

CLAY INGRAM

If re-elected, Ingram will be the senior member of our House delegation. He successfully delivered last year on several key local initiatives and provided steady leadership in Tallahassee. We need him representing us.

Florida House, District 2

FRANK WHITE

White has built his campaign on issues dear to Northwest Florida: ensure BP settlement funds are spent to benefit our areas; empower local businesses to grow our economy and grow jobs; lower taxes for middle-class families; and support our veterans and military. He will be a rising star in the Florida House.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY Tax Collector

SCOTT LUNSFORD

This was a tough decision. We like Democrat Deb Moore and believe she should hold an elected office. However, Lunsford has the technical knowledge about how the tax collector’s office works. He has put his time in the office and knows its ins and outs.

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Sheriff

DAVID MORGAN

The "Good Old Boys" lost control of Escambia Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and have resented Morgan ever since. Well, they are going to be disappointed yet again on November 8.

Escambia County is safe, and the voters trust Morgan to run an honest, straightforward law enforcement agency.

Superintendent of Schools

CLAUDIA WILLIAMS

When you are in a hole, the first step to getting out of it is to stop digging. Malcolm Thomas has had two terms to turn around the Escambia County School District and failed. His expensive “innovations” rarely have had a lasting effect. His few accomplishments are “smoke & mirrors.”

County Commission, District 1

JEFF BERGOSH

The former school board member is somewhat a wild card, which isn’t necessarily bad. He knows his district and will represent it well.

County Commission, District 3

LUMON MAY

May has been a transformative commissioner.

Only the third African-American to represent District 3, he has reached out to all segments of his district and increased the level of service to his constituents. He hasn’t been afraid to take unpopular stands and has been a catalyst for positive changes in county government.

ECUA, District 1

VICKI CAMPBELL

We endorsed Campbell in the GOP primary and believe she deserves another term. She has been a champion for recycling since she was elected. ECUA launched its state-of-theart compost operation and built its recycling center under her watch.

ECUA, District 3

BENELL ENGLISH

The incumbent, Elvin McCorvey, has played games with his residency to qualify for office.

He repeatedly told people that he wouldn’t seek another term, but jumped into the race weeks before the qualifying deadline. It’s time to pass the baton.

ECUA, District 5

LARRY WALKER

We wish we had a better choice than Walker, another long-time board member. He opposed moving the Main Street Sewage Treatment plant for years but took credit for the relocation after it happened. He drug his feet on recycling.

Unfortunately, he has no viable opposition.

CITY OF PENSACOLA

Pensacola’s city government is broken. With all the growth and expansion in the area, City Hall has been more of a hindrance than an ally.

Meanwhile, the Pensacola City Council gave itself raises with few accomplishments to show this year. Appeals for cooperation and profes-

sionalism have gone unheeded. Therefore, the way for the Pensacola residents to change its government is at the polls. Unfortunately, only two council seats are contested, but they are a start.

City Council, District 1

C.J. LEWIS

Lewis is a retired Marine Corps colonel, who has been a frequent critic of city government.

He is a graduate of the Pensacola Neighborhood Leadership Academy, Escambia County Citizens’ Academy, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy, and Pensacola Citizens’ Police Academy. He is an active member of Scenic Heights Neighborhood Association.

City Council, District 7

ANNY SHEPARD

Shepard has been very active in neighborhood associations. She founded the Westside Garden District Neighborhood Association and was the treasurer of the Community Neighborhood Association Presidents of Pensacola, 2013-2014. She has served on the Westside Redevelopment Board for the past three years.

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AMENDMENTS Amendment 1—Solar Energy

NO

This misleading amendment backed by Gulf Power and other Florida utilities aims to undermine the growth of solar energy in the state and preserve their monopoly on the sale of power to Floridians.

Amendment 2—Medical Marijuana

YES

The time has come to decriminalize marijuana and allow its use to relieve the symptoms of people afflicted with specific diseases and conditions, such as cancer, epilepsy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

Amendment 3—Tax Exemption for Disabled First Responders

YES

The Florida Legislature put this amendment on the ballot extend a property tax exemption to first responders who are "totally and permanently disabled" from injuries they received in the line of duty. First responders are defined under existing law as police and correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

Amendment 5—Homestead Exemption for Low-Income Seniors

YES

This amendment ensures that low-income seniors who qualify for a city- or countyapproved property tax exemption do not lose that exemption if the value of their home exceeds the $250,000 limit.

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Surfer Blood Runs Thick

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The band has experienced disheartening challenges during the last two years, but they've rallied together through the pain to continue playing, writing more songs, and carrying on Fekete's legacy each day.

"I'm lucky to have such great musicians on the road with me, but I feel Thomas' absence every day," Pitts said. "There's no replacing that kind of creative energy, and I feel like I've lost a member of my family. "

“I think what we're working on now will be our most ambitious record yet.” J.P. Pitts

Surferblood / Courtesy Photo West Palm Beach natives Surfer Blood are used to small beach towns like the panhandle and feel right at home playing a show amidst the warmer fall and sandy shores.

In November, the four-piece indie-rock band will embark on a small, 10-day tour, weaving through familiar cities in the south they've grown to think of as a home—New Orleans, Oxford, Atlanta, and Pensacola.

"We've been to Vinyl Music Hall a few times over the years, and they've always been great to us, best hospitality in the state," J.P. Pitts, front man of Surfer Blood said. "It's in a great part of town with tons of bars and restaurants in walking distance and we've definitely had at least one crazy night there with our friends Turbo Fruits from Nashville."

Pitts and bandmate Tyler Schwarz met in high school. The band's newest member, Lindsey Mills, made a lasting impression on Pitts around the same time as a bold freshman with a simple request.

"I was a junior and was hanging out in the parking lot after class—I was probably leaning up against my 1998 Toyota Corolla smoking cigarettes—when Lindsey, a freshman at the November 3, 2016

time, walked up to me and asked if my band would be willing to play her birthday party," Pitts said. "I was so disarmed by her boldness that I said yes immediately, and now we're in a band together all these years later."

The group officially formed in 2009 after Pitts and Schwarz met Thomas Fekete. They wrote and recorded their first album, "Astro Coast" in 2010, and immediately followed it with a whirlwind tour over the next year.

Their debut album was filled with various distortion techniques and catchy guitar hooks and quickly garnered the attention of NPR, Paste, and Pitchfork.

Following their first release, the band was signed to Warner Bros. Music and released their sophomore album, "Pythons," in 2013, only to be dropped shortly after, due to less than stellar sales.

"We've had our ups and downs through the years: we went from playing small shows in dive bars and DIY spaces to playing festivals in the course of two months," Pitts said. "We signed to a major label early on and quickly realized we were stuck in a less than ideal situation. We made a very expensive record with a renowned rock producer in a Hol-

Pitts noted the dynamic in the group is slightly different now.

"Lindsey and Mikey are both great singers, and we've been arranging a lot of backup parts lately," he said. "We just finished a record that'll be coming out early next year that has a lot of harmonies and is a whole new direction for the band."

Pitts noted he and the band are excited to challenge themselves with each new record and aim to make something unique each time, without falling back on the safety blanket of their first record's sound.

"I think what we're working on now will be our most ambitious record yet," he said.

"A lot of the songs are longer with different movements and lots of harmonies. I like that all of our records are different and we're always exploring new territory; I think it would be boring to make the same record again and again." {in}

lywood studio, only to be dropped from the label a few months later."

The band began writing and recording a new record in small studios and living rooms, on indie label Joyful Noise, and were making new plans to tour the US and Europe when guitarist Fekete was diagnosed with Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. They made the decision to continue touring for their third album, "1000 Palms," without Fekete while he received treatment at home.

"Those first tours without Thomas were brutal. We were playing songs that he'd had such a hand in writing, while he was at home going through chemo," Pitts said.

On May 31, 2016, at the age of 28, Fekete passed away.

"Nothing could prepare us for his tragic passing," Pitts said. "Despite WHAT: Surfer Blood with Luckily, I’m The all the tragedy, I wouldn't trade this Hunter experience for anything—there are a WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 thousand great memories and stories WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox that I wouldn't have if Thomas hadn't COST: $12-$14 convinced me to take the band on tour DETAILS: vinylmusichall.com back in 2009 and I'll always be grateful to him for convincing me to share my music with the world."

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DOING THE 'TIME WARP' FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Just about everyone has seen "Rocky Horror Picture Show" at least once in their lifetime—especially this time of year. Between TV specials, midnight showings and theatre productions it's pretty much everywhere.

But this weekend, you get a chance to experience the show in a whole new way—with stars from the original cast, Nell Campbell (Columbia) and Patricia Quinn (Magenta) joining you in the audience.

The two-night event will not only be a special experience with a chance to mingle with two of the show's stars, but will benefit Appetite 4 Life, a nonprofit organization, which provides nutritious meals at no cost to individuals and their dependents who are affected by HIV/AIDS and other terminal illnesses. Since the meal delivery program began in June 1997, Appetite 4 Life has delivered more than 500,000 meals.

Not even a full year since her appearances at Pensacon with fellow "Rocky" stars Campbell and Barry Bostwick, Quinn said she's excited to return to Pensacola.

"I loved it," said the Belfast-born actress.

"Pensacola has some of friendliest people I've ever met."

During the October/November months, it's nearly impossible to escape the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," but for Quinn it's a year-round celebration.

"I don't get sick of it," she said. "It's brought me around the world and back. The show is just non-stop."

Quinn is of the original cast that toured with the theatre production written by Richard O'Brien. The production debuted in 1973 on the West End in London and gained popularity. In 1975, the movie "Rocky Horror Picture Show" premiered, but was pretty much ignored by audiences until 1976 when

it was re-launched as a midnight movie bringing together misfits and science fiction fans alike.

Forty-one years after the movie debut, Quinn is still stopped by fans of all ages who aren't just fans of "Rocky," but consider the film to be a milestone in their upbringing.

"One fan came up to me and told me at the age of 15 ‘Rocky Horror' changed their life," Quinn said. "We didn't set out to change anybody's life. The people did that. We were just doing sex, drugs and rock and roll."

Every year, Quinn makes appearances at various "Rocky" movie showings but says the Pensacola Little Theatre's program will be one of the first times she was invited to a theatre production. She never tires of seeing the unique iterations of the show.

"It's always so different," she said. "It's just astonishing. (Our first shows) we had no money, no set, but we had imagination."

Modern productions of "Rocky" don't look like they did back then, Quinn said.

In the early days of the show, it was more "punk rock." The cast didn't know what the show was to become and so they were just having fun.

"I went back to the show for the 21st anniversary," she recalled. "It was a weekly tour, and the young kids were limbering up … we never warmed up or rehearsed."

Quinn jokes there's no need to practice the famous "Time Warp" since the song clearly explains the footwork in the lyrics.

"It's the most ingenious dance," she said. "You hear it at almost every wedding. I don't get tired of it; that's what the show is known by."

It's often that Quinn, a.k.a. Magenta, a.k.a. "the lips" is asked to sing the first musical number from the show "Science Fiction/Double Feature." It's a gig she enjoys.

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"I can go anywhere in the world, join the cast on stage, sing the song, get a bouquet and take a bow," she said with a big laugh.

Two weeks ago, Fox's remake of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" brought a new generation of fans together with stars including Adam Lambert, Victoria Justice, Christina Milian and Laverne Cox as Dr. Frank N Furter. The TV-production had 4.5 million viewers. Quinn didn't say much about the newest remake but said she appreciates any buzz that introduces the show to younger generations.

"It's become its own thing," she said.

"My grandchildren love it."

As the show continues to gain fans around the world, Quinn said she likes how much the show engages people with the call backs and the costumes. She hopes they remember that the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" isn't just a movie, but an experience.

"It's a great gift," she said. "It's an extraordinary piece of work." {in}

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WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 WHERE: Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S.

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GOOD CLEAN FUN Pensacola's second annual Clean Energy Fest is once again bringing clean energy initiatives to downtown Pensacola in a fun and creative atmosphere.

The festival is hosted by 350 Pensacola— which is a local group that provides support for the global 350.org campaign. 350.org is an international campaign "that's building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis."

The day-long festival will consist of demonstrations and activities showcasing options for small or drastic changes to everyday life-whether you are looking to relocate to a smaller dwelling, lower your power bill, or just make time for a bigger garden.

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Displays of electric cars—including a Tesla—and solar panels will show the latest real-world applications of clean energy and conservation. There will also be a newly-built tiny house constructed by Pensacola State College students on display.

Guest poet and Goldman Environmental Prize winner Hilton Kelley will share his words. A full lineup of poets from the West Florida Literary Federation will also be on hand, voicing local thoughts on a cleaner environment.

Other highlights include the Future of Energy juried art competition, "Clean Ideas Fest" which is a fast-paced forum where ideas in clean energy innovation are shared

to a panel of judges. There will also be a children's area to engage little ones in education and crafts relating to wind, solar, and other forms of clean energy, and live music performed on a solar and people-powered stage, of course. {in}

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FOO FOO CALENDAR

The 12-day marathon of cultural events known as Foo Foo Fest is coming back this November for year three.

During those 12 days, you should make plans to expand your horizons by checking out as many of the culturally rich offerings as possible.

This fall, the creative happenings kick off Thursday, Nov. 3 and end Monday, Nov. 14. Here’s a round-up of the official Foo Foo schedule and various other cultural events.

Music Under the Stars: Food Truck Rally and Art Show 5-9 p.m. Nov. 3 Pull up a chair, grab a drink and relax under the stars for an intimate solo performance with Honey Island Swamp Band guitarist Chris Mulé. Art from Emerald Coast Pixie Productions will be available, as well as the handmade, sustainable jewelry from Mariposa Mamma. Food trucks open at 5 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets (for Chris Mulé) are $10.

The Ground Up Community Garden, 501 N. Hayne St. A.B.C. Beverage Tasting ‘Thanksgiving Inspired Cocktails’ 5 and 7 p.m. Nov. 3 The next installment of Atlas Beverage Classes (A.B.C.) is all about Thanksgiving. In addition to the beverage tasting, there will be small plates, paired with each featured beverage, as prepared by Fish House Chef Billy Ballou. Some flavors to look forward to include London Gingersnap paired with gingersnap-crusted ham with apricot-mustard sauce and Goldman’s Pumpkin Margarita paired with homemade pumpkin pie with toasted pepitas.

The Deck Bar at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. Controversial Lines: Late Prints by Salvador Dali Nov. 3-5 and 8-12 The exhibit Controversial Lines: Late Prints by Salvador Dali, focuses on multiple print suites that follow Dali’s formal affiliation with the Surrealist movement.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Nov. 3-13 The 32nd annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival features more than 200 nationally-acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast in memory of Frank Brown—the night watchman of Flora-Bama for 28 years.

Various times and locations

November 3, 2016

Jefferson Street Garage Live Painting Event Nov. 3-14 Watch as artists Evan Levin and Ashton Howard work from a scissor lift to transform a parking garage into a permanent 3,000-square foot outdoor mural.

Jefferson Street Parking Garage, 53 S. Jefferson St. Science on the Street & Fossil Hunt Nov. 3-14 Take part in interactive experiences 24-hours a day along the streets of downtown. On Nov. 11, kids of all ages can sift through sediment rich in Eocene era fossils. The fossil hunt is free with the price of admission at Pensacola MESS Hall.

S. Palafox and E. Government St.

Choral Society of Pensacola: Made in America 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 Enjoy the folk music of Americana in this one-time performance.

First United Methodist Church, 6 E. Wright St. Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 8 p.m. Nov. 3-5 Pensacola Little Theatre and Appetite 4 Life present this live stage production, which inspired the cult favorite film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Tickets are $30-$125.

Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. What About Babe?

7 p.m. Nov. 4 The Pyramid Players will present “What About Babe?” at WSRE’s Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio Nov. 4. The show is a family-friendly musical that follows Paul Bunyan and Sally Fink on their search for Babe, the missing blue ox.

Tickets are $5-$10.

Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd.

Great GulfCoast Arts Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6 The three-day, juried art show features more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen as well as other artists.

Seville Square

Day of the Dead Celebration 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 3 Art Beyond Walls and First City Art Center (FCAC) will host a Day of the Dead festival. The event includes live music, art, altars, face painting, a second-line processional, food trucks, hot glass demos, live story recordings, children’s activities, and a Day of the Dead art market. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 18 and under.

First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: OnStage 6 p.m. Nov. 3 Celebrate Maestro Peter Rubart’s 20th season anniversary with a performance that features four principal string musicians and award-winning Masterworks artist, Alexander Kobrin of Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet, as well as behind-the-scenes access of the Saenger Theatre. Tickets are $25.

Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox

Back on the Blocks Festival 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 4 & 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Nov. 5 Travel back in time to the funky 1970s listening to Motown musical acts, watching music videos and short films that represent the era, and enjoying author talks.

Belmont DeVilliers Neighborhood Clean Energy Fest and Future of Energy Art Exhibition 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5 Check out an electric car showcase including Tesla models, a tiny house, solar panel demonstrations, an art competition, poetry, music, and food and beverages.

J. Earle Bowden Building, 120 Church St. Pensacola Museum of Art’s Surrealist Masquerade 7-11 p.m. Nov. 5 In conjunction with their current Salvador Dali exhibit, PMA is hosting a Surrealist Masquerade. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes inspired

by Dali. Tickets are $50.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Korbin Plays Brahms 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Enjoy symphonic performances of Bach’s Symphony in D Major, Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite, and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. Tickets are $5-$94.

Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Storytelling Circle: Diane Ferlatte 7-9 p.m. Nov. 6 Award-winning and internationallyrenowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte performs a series of multi-cultural stories with emphasis on the African-American experience. Tickets are $7.

University of West Florida, CFPA Music Hall, 11000 University Pkwy.

Legal Services of North Florida: Jazz for Justice 4-7 p.m. Nov. 6 Support the nonprofit Legal Services of North Florida with a night of jazz in the streets. Tickets are $10 and free for children under 12.

S. Palafox and E. Main St. ‘People Are Alike All Over’ Art Exhibition by Jarrod Goldman 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9 Enjoy original artwork from local artist Jarrod Goldman.

End of the Line Cafe, 610 E. Wright St. Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum Grand Opening 10-11 a.m. Nov. 10 Be among the first guests in the museum, which exhibits maritime history and local archaeology that traces back to Pensacola’s first settlement.

Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd.

‘Viva Italia!’ at Jackson’s Steakhouse 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 10 Inspired by Italy’s autumn harvest, Jackson’s Steakhouse will be serving four stellar Italian wines to complement a selection of creative Italian dishes as prepared by Chef Irv Miller. Cost is $75 per person for the five-course meal.

Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox Pearl Roundtable with Betty Sue King, ‘The Pearl Goddess’ 5 p.m. Nov. 10-11 and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 Learn about pearls and design the jewelry of your liking with “Pearl Goddess” Betty Sue King. Participants will call “dibs” on multi-colored Tahitian, creamy Akoya, White and Golden South Sea, and a rainbow of freshwater pearls — available exclusively for this event. Tickets are $15.

Susan Campbell Jewelry, 420 S. Palafox

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Forbidden Love (and Sax) 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Pensacola Civic Band presents Forbidden Love (and Sax) — an evening with the country’s foremost woodwind artist and standout sax soloist Chris Vadala.

Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox

Pensacola Opera Presents: Glory Denied 7:30 p.m. Nov 10-12 and 2p.m. Nov. 13 Pensacola Opera presents an emotional and powerful portrayal of Vietnam POW Jim Thompson. This true story follows a soldier who returns to an America he does not recognize. Tickets are $10-$25.

Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St.

Pensacola Marathon 6:30 a.m. Nov. 13 The 12th Annual Pensacola Marathon begins at Admiral Mason Park and winds along a 13.1-mile circuit for half marathoners and a full 26.2 loop for full marathon runners.

9th Avenue and Bayfront Pkwy.

My Brothers and Sisters: Epic Praise 2016 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Enjoy a night of worship and music with acts including pastor, speaker, and Gospel vocalist Wess Morgan. Tickets are $20-$35.

Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. I St. Writing Off the Wall: Barbara Henning Reading and Book Signing 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Meet poet Barbara Henning and listen to her reading of original poetry. The event is hosted by West Florida Literary Federation.

Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox

U.S. Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow Gates open 8 a.m. Nov. 11-12 Celebrate Veteran’s Day weekend and the 70th Anniversary of the Blue Angels team by enjoying their annual fall air show.

NAS Pensacola, Skyhawk Drive

Ballet Pensacola: Wizards and Warriors 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-12 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Visit an enchanted world of wizardry and warriors in this original ballet production.

Tickets are $22-$34.

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St.

Writing Off the Wall: Lewis Warsh Reading and Book Signing 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11 Meet creative writer Lewis Warsh and listen to him read some of his work. The event is also hosted by West Florida Literary Federation.

Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox

Jazz Pensacola: Jukebox Project Presentation 3-5 p.m. Nov. 13 David Sager, curator of the Library of Congress’ National Jukebox, will discuss the largest collection of historical recordings ever made publicly available online, and the ongoing effort to make accessible sound recordings from the first 25 years of the 20th century.

West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St.

An Evening of New Orleans Music — Janet Knowles Memorial Jazz Gumbo 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 Hear music from David Sager’s New Orleans Rhythmakers, with an emphasis on early jazz music. Event is in memory of Janet Knowles, wife of Jazz Pensacola member and benefactor Ralph Knowles.

Tickets are $25.

Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Pensacola Bay Concert Band: Concerts at Christ Church 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 Pensacola Bay Concert Band performs works from artists such as Handel, Vivaldi, Brahms, Bach and more. Admission is a non-perishable food item.

Christ Episcopal Church, 18 W. Wright St. For more information and the most up to date schedule, visit foofoofest.com.

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Pensacola Big Green Egg Fest 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13 Sample some delicious food from some of the best “EggChefs.” Tickets are $25-$35, children under 10 are free.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St.

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Oh Shucks Duncan said that her experience on Food Craft breweries from across the Network Star was life-changing and that country will be participating in Friday's the best part is the platform it gives her to Craft Beer Festival including Oskar Blues, Catawba Brewing, Band of Brother encourage others to go for their dreams.

She is currently working on a book that Brewing Co, New Belgium Brewing and comes out in December, and is excited for Gulf Shores newest brewery, Big Beach her visit to Gulf Shores.

Brewing. The $40 ticket is inclusive of "There is nothing like the seafood from our tastings from all breweries, as well as the waters," Duncan said. "I'm ultimate David really looking forward to Bowie tribute concatching a few redfish cert by the Wham with Captain Marty from Bam Bowie Band.

Salty Dog charters when Cook-off host I'm down next week. He Martie Duncan, had taken us out to fish from Birmingham, the past couple of years.

Ala., was a finalThen we take our catch ist on the eighth back to our condo at season of Food Turquoise Place and cook Network Star. it out on the grill."

"I've hosted Duncan said that she has been on board the party for four years now, and it is my with the mission to educate consumers about fifth year to be involved," Duncan said.

"The best part is the fans. We have a very Alabama and Gulf Coast seafood for quite a few years. loyal following of oyster lovers who turn "I like to say ‘Ask before you order' so out every year. I love to talk about their you can know where your seafood comes favorites, and I do love hanging out and from," she said. getting tips from the other chefs."

Downs said that Hangout expects to Duncan said that her personal favorserve over 50,000 oysters on Saturday. ite way to cook oysters is a recipe called "Oyster shell recycling stations proAngels on Horseback. vided by the Can'd Aid Foundation will be "Bacon-wrapped grilled oysters, what's set up throughout the site," Downs said. not to love?" Duncan said. "I also love the "All of the shells collected will be used oyster stew recipe I created for my demo to help create new reefs to foster future last year, served on a biscuit, no less." oyster growth in the Gulf." {in} Duncan said that the demos were incorporated a few years back to help guests take their oyster experience to the next level.

"Rather than just eating oysters, they can learn how to make WHEN: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and 11 a.m. them at home," she said. "People Saturday, Nov. 5 get to interact with the chefs, ask WHERE: The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf questions, and take photos with Shores some of the top chefs in the counCOST: $40 for Craft Beer Fest, $10 for Cooktry. This year, we even have two off. VIP tickets also available. chefs from the upcoming season of DETAILS: hangoutcookoff.com Top Chef on Bravo."

“I like to say ‘Ask before you order' so you can know where your seafood comes from.” Martie Duncan

Music lovers know the Hangout Music Fest for putting on one of the best music festivals in the region, but for longer, the Hangout team has been hosting a foodie event dedicated to the Gulf Coast's favorite dozen.

The Hangout's ninth annual Oyster Cookoff and Craft Beer Weekend is this Friday and Saturday showcasing the talents and tastes of 20 craft breweries, 50 award-winning chefs, and over 100 oyster recipes to sample.

In addition to sampling dozens of oyster recipes including Rockefeller, Gulf Coast Cajun, and raw, guests will also have the opportunity to learn from the best with cooking demonstrations and workshops throughout the day. Plus, craft cocktails, champagne, and Bloody Marys will be on hand throughout the day to help wash the oysters down.

Hangout Festival coordinator Jessica Downs said that the Oyster Cook-Off initially started as a way for all of the local restaurants to get together for some fun during the offseason, and has grown into a fall destination event since then.

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"We are very excited about this year's chef lineup, there is some really outstanding talent across the board," Downs said.

"Our demo stage will host multiple James Beard Award winners, two competitors from the upcoming season of Bravo's 'Top Chef' and hosted by Alabama's very own Food Network Star, Martie Duncan. Attendees will also find James Beard chefs, one of Bon Appetit's 2016 Top Ten Restaurants and former Oyster Cook-Off winners amongst our competing teams."

Tickets can be purchased separately for each day, but VIP tickets include admission to the Friday Craft Beer Festival, Saturday's Cook-off, two tasting ticket booklets, exclusive tastings by award-winning chefs, and an invitation to the 'Chefs Only' After Party.

Hangout will also have a tent dedicated to football fans, where the SEC College games will be broadcasted on big screen TVs. "Fall is such a great time to head to the beach, pairing that with amazing food and celebration of oysters is a no brainer," Downs said.

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calendar THURSDAY 11.3

EMERALD COAST BUSINESS LEADERS 7:309 a.m. Networking for business leaders.

Guests welcome. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org WORK ON FLORIDA TRAIL 8 a.m. Regular meet up of Western Gate Florida Trail Association to work on National Scenic Trail and side trail. Meet at Blackwater River Forestry Center, 11650 Munson Highway. meetup.com/ftawesterngate LA LECHE LEAGUE 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free.

Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com ATLAS BEVERAGE CLASS 5 & 7 p.m. $20.

Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks. atlasoysterhouse.com PENSACOLA SYMPHONY: ONSTAGE 6 p.m. $25 (all seats). Schumann Piano Quintet featuring Alexander Kobrin. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasymphony. com NATURAL HEALING/CANCER STUDY 6-8 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org CHORAL SOCIETY OF PENSACOLA: MADE IN AMERICA 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. First United

Methodist Church, 6 E. Wright St.

RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS- DON’T YOU FAKE IT 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR 7 p.m.

$15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinymusichall.com ROCKY HORROR SHOW 8 p.m. $25. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre.com

FRIDAY 11.4

PENSACOLA GARDEN CLUB GARAGE SALE 8

a.m.-2 p.m. 1850 N. 9th Ave.

GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-5

p.m. Seville Square. ggaf.org

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR YOUR GARDEN

10-11 a.m. Free. Ever’man Education Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org PILATES MAT WITH EMILY 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Free. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. HAPPY HOUR COOK OUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org ROCKY HORROR SHOW 6 p.m. $125. VIP dinner and show. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre. com DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of several ballroom and country dance styles. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com AN EVENING WITH HILTON KELLEY 7 p.m.

Environmental justice advocate Hilton Kelley. Open Books, 1040 N. Guillemard St. world.350.org/pensacola OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Single Fin Cafe, 380 N. November 3, 2016

9th Ave. facebook.com/singlefincafe SURFER BLOOD 7 p.m. $12-$14. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com ROCKY HORROR SHOW 8 p.m. $25. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre.com

SATURDAY 11.5

32ND ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN 5K RACE 8

a.m. Sacred Heart Cathedral School, 1603 N. 12th Ave. shcs.ptdiocese.org/pumpkinrun.html SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace.

CLEAN UP WITH OCEAN HOUR 8:45 a.m. All supplies are provided. Meet at Naval Live Oaks Headquarters, on Highway 98 about two miles east of Gulf Breeze on the right.

For more information, contact oceanhourfl@gmail.com.

PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market.

Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

"Eat with the Seasons." Palafox Market.

Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Seville Square. ggaf.org OUT OF DARKNESS 5K 9:30 a.m. Fundraiser walk for American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Begins at Plaza de Luna. afsp. donordrive.com/ MOMMY AND ME BARRE CLASS 9:45 a.m.

Beyond Barre Pensacola, 5022-A W. Fairfield. beyondbarrepensacola.com SLOW BIKE RIDE 10 a.m. Meet at Bowden Building, 120 Church St. All skill levels welcomed.

DEMO DAY AT SO GOURMET 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com ROCKY HORROR SHOW 6:30 p.m. $75.

Cocktails and show. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre.com PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: KOBRIN PLAYS BRAHMS 7:30 p.m.

$22 and up. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasymphony.com PERPETUAL GROOVE 8 p.m. $20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com ROCKY HORROR SHOW 8 p.m. $30. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre.com DANCE PARTY 8-midnight. Strictly ballroom. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com AFTER GAME SKATE 9:30 p.m. $9-$12.

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com IMPROVABLE CAUSE 10:30 p.m. $10. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre.com

SUNDAY 11.6

WAKE UP HIKE 7 a.m. Meet at Bay Bluffs Park, Scenic Highway at Summit Ave., for a brisk one to two-hour walk with brunch to follow at an area restaurant.

GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Seville Square. ggaf.org PUBLIC SKATE 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. $9-$12.

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com POP UP OPERA 2:30 p.m. Free. Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival, Seville Square.

ROCKY HORROR SHOW 8 p.m. $25. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre.com

MONDAY 11.7

CAT’S SEEDS TO TABLE COOKING 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Free pasta and drink specials after the run at Fast Eddie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MEWITHOUTYOU 7 p.m. $15-$18. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com ROCKY HORROR SHOW 8 p.m. $25. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. pensacolalittletheatre.com

and tunes from the baby grand piano. Pensacola Library lobby, 239 North Spring St.

WEDNESDAY 11.9

MUSIC STUDY CLUB 9:30 a.m. Free. First Baptist Church, Pleitz Chapel, 500 N. Palafox. Modern jazz pianist Jack Zoesch demonstrates passion for jazz.

VINO MAGNIFICO 5:30 p.m. $10. V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox.

WATERBOYZ SLOW SKATE 6-7 p.m. Every Wednesday. Skate starts and ends at Waterboyz, 380 N. 9th Ave. waterboyz.com RESTORATIVE YOGA 6-7 p.m. Free.

Ever'man. 327 W. Garden St. everman.org DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. West Coast Swing. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org MAGIC MEN: LIVE 8 p.m. $23-$78. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger. com DANCE PARTY 8-10 p.m. A mix of swing, country, and ballroom music for partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

TUESDAY 11.8

COMPLEMENTARY WINE TASTING

5-7 p.m. SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola. com FUNKY YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m.

Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org DANCE LESSONS

6:30 p.m. Country, Swing, and Ballroom. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels.

DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl. com MEDITATION / PRANIC HEALING

7:15-8:30 p.m.

Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org

TUNESDAY SOUND CAFE 7:30

p.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea

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calendar arts & culture

≥Events & Receptions

CINCO BANDERAS RECEPTION 6-8

p.m. Friday, Nov. 4.

Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. Various artists. artelgallery. org SURREALIST MASQUERADE 7-11 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org YOGA AT PMA 5:306:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Free for PMA members, museum admission for non-members.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org SOLO ART EXHIBITION 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Opening reception for Jarrod Goldman’s solo art exhibition “People are Alike All Over.”

End of the Line Cafe, 610 E. Wright St.

≥Exhibits

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

BY JOSEPH CONSTANTINO On view

through Dec. 31.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org ALUMNI ART On view through Nov.10. University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. uwf.edu 3D BLEND 3D works including pottery, metal and tile work.

Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com TO PMA WITH LOVE

On view through Nov. 12. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum. org

CONTROVERSIAL LINES: LATE PRINTS

BY SALVADOR DALI

On view through Jan. 7. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum. org

CINCO BANDERAS RECEPTION Artel

Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. Various artists. artelgallery. org

FURNISH THE FUTURE On view

through Nov. 14.

One-of-Kind Decorative Tables

& Chairs for show and sale. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zaragossa.

≥Classes & Workshops

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Mon-

day from 6-8:30 p.m. at First City Art Center. Classes are $40. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For

Salvador Dali "Love Is Like a Gypsy" / Courtesy of The Dali Museum 424 2

more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

BELLY DANCING

Eight-week beginner and advanced classes on Tuesday nights. For beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Classes held at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St For more information and to sign up for a class visit pensacolabellydance.com LIFE DRAWING

Artists of any skill level are welcome to draw life figures.

6-9 p.m. Monday nights. Cost is $5-$10 a person.

Contact phayes@ ihmc.us if interested.

First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. The group is always looking for new models, contact Pat at the email address above if interested.

Bars and Nightlife

≥Bar Games

Thursdays POKER 8 p.m.

The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com COLLEGE NIGHT 10 p.m. Drink specials, beer pong tournament starts at 10 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com.

Fridays WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Informative wine tasting in Seville Quarter Wine and Gift Shop. No charge for the tasting.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com Saturdays MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT 8 p.m.

Seville Quarter

Membership Card Holder Appreciation Night at Phineas Phogg's.

130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com Sundays BAR AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE (B.A.R.E. NIGHT) 7 p.m.

Special prices for B.A.R.E. Card membership holders.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com Mondays TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/Palafox BAR BINGO 8 p.m.

Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30 p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ MugsJugs Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook.com/thebridgebargb

TICKET TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m.

The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 9 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks.com Wednesdays WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 11 a.m. Half- priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. Jackson's Steakhouse, 226 S. Palafox. jacksonsrestaurant.com LADIES NIGHT ON THE DECK 5 p.m. $2 drinks and music. The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com PUB TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9:30 p.m.

Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook. com/goatlipsdeli WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com TICKET BAR BINGO 8 p.m.

The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com BAR BINGO 10 p.m.

Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥Karaoke

Thursdays Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m.

130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Saturdays Krazy George 9 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays The Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Mondays The Cabaret, 9 p.m.

101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com Tuesdays Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥Live Music

THURSDAY 11.3

JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox AL MARTIN 6 p.m.

The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway.

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com

RONNIE LEVINE

6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort inweekly.net

calendar Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com MICHAEL WHEELER

7 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com BEN LOFTIN BAND 9 p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com TBA 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

FRIDAY 11.4

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD & COASTAL FIRE 5 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway.

PLATINUM PREMIER BAND 6-10 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com TBA 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com DJ MR LAO 7 p.m.

Phineas Phogg's Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. November 3, 2016

sevillequarter.com

TBA 9 p.m. Sand-

shaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9

p.m. Lili Marlene's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

BEN LOFTIN BAND

9 p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 11.5

CONTINUUM 5 p.m.

The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway.

TBA 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com COASTAL FIRE 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com TBA 6-8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com SHOW ME THE DRAGON 9 p.m.

Apple Annie's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE RED FIELD 9 p.m. Lili Marlene's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com TBA 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com BEN LOFTIN BAND

9 p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 11.6

SEVILLE QUARTER JAZZ BRUNCH 11

a.m.-3 p.m. Apple Annie’s Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

JOSH TYRON E 12-4

p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com TBA 4-8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TBA 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com BROOKS HUBBERT 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

MONDAY 11.7

JAZZ GUMBO 6 p.m.

Phineas Phogg's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE MAGAZINNE

6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com JAZZ JAM 7 p.m.

Horizen Restaurant, 3103 E. Strong St. MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m. Blues

Society of Northwest Florida presents and open jam at Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BROOKS HUBBERT 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub. com SCOOT AND JEREMY

10 p.m. End O' the Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

TUESDAY 11.8 MIKE VANN 6-10

p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m.

The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com TBA 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com AN EVENING OF

GREAT JAZZ 6:30-10 p.m. Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 8 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com MIKE QUINN 9 p.m.

End O' The Alley Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BLUES IN THE CITY 9 p.m. Apple Annie's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

WEDNESDAY 11.9

GREG LYON 4-8 p.m.

Hemingway's Island Grill, 400 Quietwater Beach Road.

JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox DAVID DUNN 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com

HOLLY SHELTON AND THE J’S 7-10 p.m. The

New Malibu, 1000 Gulf Beach Highway.

OUR BEST FRIENDS

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O' Grady's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE QUINN 8 p.m.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

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Photography by Dottie King October 3 - November 10, 2016 at Gallery 88 Closing reception: Thursday, November 10, 5 - 7 p.m.

Artist’s talk: 6 p.m.

Coming soon to Gallery 88 Inspired By: A Contemporary Interpretation, is an exhibit of photography by local artist, Dottie King. Borrowing from greats, classic works are re-imagined with subtle reinterpretations. A tweak of ethnicity, setting, lighting or facial expression—these shifts can be both playful and subversive.

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news of the weird CAN'T POSSIBLY BE TRUE Kids as young as 6 who live on a cliff top in China's Atule'er village in Sichuan province will no longer have to use flexible vine-based ladders to climb down and up the 2,600-foot descent from their homes to school. Beijing News disclosed in October, in a report carried

by CNN, that a sturdy steel ladder was being built to aid the 400 villagers after breathtaking photographs of them making the treacherous commute surfaced on the internet earlier this year [cnn.it/2f2PCon] [CNN, 10-26-2016].

ROUND UP THE USUAL SUSPECTS ("YOUTH PASTORS") Sentenced to six years in prison for sex with teenage girls (September): former Youth Pastor David Hayman, 38 (Hackensack, New Jersey).

Sentenced to six months in jail for sending inappropriate texts to teenage boys (August): former Youth Pastor Brian Burchfield (Shawnee, Oklahoma). Charged and awaiting trial for impregnating a 15-year-old girl (October): Youth Pastor Wesley Blackburn, 35 (New Paris, Pennsylvania). Sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl (September): former Youth Pastor Brian Mitchell, 31 (North Olmsted, Ohio). Charged and awaiting trial for luring teenagers into prostitution (October): Youth Pastor Ron Cooper, 52 (Miami).

Sentenced to 90 days in jail as part of a sex assault case involving a 13-year-old girl (September): former Youth Pastor Christopher Hutchinson, 37 (Parker, Colorado).

AN "ANT" VERSION OF HELL Researchers in Poland reported in August the "survival" of a colony of ants that wandered unsuspectingly into an old nuclear weapon bunker and became trapped. When researchers first noticed in 2013, they assumed the ants would soon die, either freezing or starving to death, but, returning in 2015 and 2016, they found the population stable. Their only guess: New ants were falling into the bunker, "replacing" the dead ones. Thus, ants condemned to the bunker slowly starve, freezing, in total darkness, until newly condemned ants arrive and freeze and starve in total darkness—and on and on.

JUDICIAL ACTIVISM Jackson County, Michigan, judge John McBain briefly gained notoriety in October when a Michigan news site released courtroom video of a December 2015 hearing in which McBain felt the need to throw off his robe, leap from the bench and tackle defendant Jacob Larson, who was resisting the one court officer on hand to restrain him. Yelling "Tase his ass right now," McBain is shown holding on until help arrived—with Larson perhaps undermining his earlier courtroom statements claiming it was his girlfriend, and not he, who was the aggressor in alleged stalking incidents.

by Chuck Shepherd

NAMES IN FLORIDA NEWS Arrested in October and charged with kidnapping a 4-year-old girl in Lakeland: a truck driver, Mr. Wild West Hogs. Arrested in West Palm Beach in August and charged with trespassing at a Publix supermarket (and screaming at employees), Mr. Vladimir Putin. And in August, at the dedication of a new unit at Tampa General Hospital's pediatric center, longtime satisfied patients attended, including Maria Luva, who told guests her son, now 8 years old, was born there: Ywlyox Luva.

PERSPECTIVE In 1921, researchers for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife stated categorically in a journal that "the one predatory animal" inspiring practically nothing "good" is the mountain lion, but recent research in the journal Conservation Letters credits the animal for saving the lives of many motorists by killing deer, thus tempering the current annual number (20,000) of driver-deer collisions. Even killing deer, mountain lions still trail pussycats as predators; researchers in Nature Communications in 2013 estimated that "free-ranging (U.S.) domestic cats" kill at least 1.4 billion birds and 6.9 billion small mammals annually.

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION Mayor Paul Antonio of Toowoomba, Australia (pop.

100,000), admitted he had picked an uphill fight, but still has recently been handing out cards to men on the street asking them to help the city (in unspecified ways) become completely free of pornography.

Though the city has several tax-paying sex businesses (even a strip club and a brothel), Antonio's message (augmented by public confessions of men burdened by their porn habits) is directed at the internet's ease of access to images of male "dominance and power" over females.

THE PASSING PARADE Tiny Thrills: (1) The town of Warley, England, announced it has applied to the Guinness people for the honor of having the world's smallest museum. The Warley Community Association's museum, with photos and mementoes of its past, is housed in an old phone booth.

(So far, there are no "hours"; visitors just show up and open the door.) (2) The recent 100th anniversary of America's National Park Service drew attention to the park in Guthrie, Oklahoma—10 feet by 10 feet, behind the post office and dating from the original Land Office on the spot in 1889.

(According to legend, the city clerk, instead of asking the government for land "100 foot square (100 feet by 100 feet)," mistakenly asked for "100 square feet.") {in}

From Universal Press Syndicate Chuck Shepherd’s News Of The Weird © 2015 Chuck Shepherd

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ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS WINNERS At EntreCon, the Studer Community Institute will present the Entrepreneur Awards to honor local achievements and recognize the economic impact they have on our community.

CONGRATULATIONS ENTREPRENEURS’ CHAMPION

The entrepreneurs’ champion helps entrepreneurs be successful. Honorees are distinguished by their insight, reach and success stories. But most importantly, they are set apart by the example they set through their own actions and the unwavering support they offer.

WINNER: Bentina Terry, Vice President Customer Service & Sales, Gulf Power Co.

Finalists: • Amir Michael Fooladi,

President and CEO of ParsCo, LLC

• Pete Nowak,

Local entrepreneur and franchise owner

ENTREPRENEURIAL RESILIENCY AWARD

This award is to honor those with the entrepreneurial resiliency to turn the lessons of experience into opportunities—and come out smarter and stronger.

WINNER: Dalrymple I Sallis Architecture Finalists: • Tim Shoop,

MICRO-BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

With fewer than 10 employees, micro-businesses are important contributors to the economy. These honorees have created a business marked by its ability to flourish regardless of size. This entrepreneur possesses a flair for spotting opportunities in a chosen niche market.

WINNER: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar, Katie Garrett, Founder and Owner

Finalists: • Indigeaux Denim Bar

SPONSORS

Finalists: • Autumn Beck,

Susan Campbell, Owner

These honorees have shown resilience and fortitude in overcoming obstacles and difficulties to ensure a secure and growing success.

ENTREPRENEUR SMALL BUSINESS

This award is given to an entrepreneur at the helm of a business with fewer than 50 employees.

WINNER: Connie Bookman,

Chief Executive Officer of Pathways for Change

ENTREPRENEUR MEDIUM BUSINESS

WINNER: Beck Partners Finalist: • Epic Inc. Salon

Founder, Trip Shock

Owner, Pelican Drone

• Susan Campbell Jewelry

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Employers recognized in this category inspire and motivate their staff by enabling career expansion, operating equal opportunity schemes and understanding the importance of a work-life balance.

WINNER: Greg Fisher,

Autumn Beck Blackledge PLLC

• Bill Sheffield,

Bill Sheffield Realty

The entrepreneur of the year has shown distinction and success in his enterprise thanks to creative problem-solving and business flair.

Katie Rozier, Owner

Finalists: • Drew Dennis, Owner, Omega Construction • Dannette Krumel and Debbie Dufour,

President and CEO, Digital Boardwalk

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Owners, ProHealth

This award is given to a medium-size business between 50 and 249 employees.

WINNER: Landrum HR ENTREPRENEUR LARGE BUSINESS

This award is given to a company with 250 or more employees.

WINNER: Gulf Power Co.

PRESENTED BY

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• Chris Tonn,

FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

A family-owned business that now includes, or has included, more than one generation, and whose policies and business practices have had a positive impact on business and the community.

WINNERS: Elebash’s Jewelers and Pensacola Hardware Finalists: • Tower East Group, Inc. STARTUP COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Open to businesses that have started within the last two years, the winner will be an entrepreneur who has either found a niche area to focus on, brought a new product to market or has overcome the odds to achieve success.

WINNER: Union Public House,

Owners, Blake Rushing and Patrick Bolster

Finalists: • Result Cosmeceutical, Owner, Kim Martin

• Trek Bicycle Stores

Owners, Marie and Robbie Mott

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