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tino and his wife, Maureen, have gifted property in Chumuckla appraised at $250,000 as well as an additional $20,000 to the Pensacola State College Foundation to support the PSC Entrepreneurial Program. The college will use the funds from the sale of the land to establish an endowed scholarship and program support for Business Entrepreneurship students. Last week, PSC renamed a lecture hall in Building 10 to the Gene and Maureen Valentino Lecture Hall. The college's Associate in Science Degree in Business Entrepreneurship is now the Valentino Associate in Science Degree in Business Entrepreneurship.

PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE Pensacola State College students have a better opportunity to pursue degrees in Career and Technical Education fields because of a $726,388 grant. The Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund has provided $105,000 for CTE scholarships and about $500,000 for new, state-of-the-art equipment that will bolster various PSC CTE programs that offer training and routes to industry credentialing in high-demand fields.

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WILLIAM BARR A Justice Department probe commissioned by Attorney General Barr into whether former government officials under President Barack Obama improperly sought to uncover individuals' identities described in national security documents has concluded without finding any evidence of wrongdoing. Former U.S. Attorney John Bash, who conducted the investigation, resigned from the Justice Department last week. Bash ultimately found nothing that warranted charges be filed. Another political conspiracy alleged by Trump's allies debunked.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES A recent Gannett inves-

tigation uncovered the state agency failed to protect children placed in its foster care system. In a political environment where right-wing conservatives have championed fighting child abuse and pedophilia, the endangerment of children under the noses of Republican governors is disturbing. USA Today found DCF and private agencies that manage the child welfare system across Florida sent nearly 170 children to live in foster homes where the state had some evidence that abuse occurred. Caseworkers ignored or overruled DCF safety guidelines to crowd children into foster homes not equipped to handle them—almost doubling the number of foster homes caring for four or more kids between 2014 and 2018. Furthermore, DCF and the nonprofit agencies repeatedly tried to prevent USA TODAY from obtaining information about foster parents and the allegations against them by charging exorbitant fees for records.

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REEVALUATE CHAMBER SPLIT The time has come for us to consider putting tourism, economic development and business advocacy under one umbrella organization. Great cities have great chambers of commerce.

With the hoteliers disbanding their Destination Marketing Organization, effective Oct. 31, this may be the perfect time to objectively look at whether subdividing the chamber into three entities has made our community better.

The Pensacola Chamber of Commerce is the oldest chamber in the state of Florida, having been initially formed in 1889. For over 200 years, the Pensacola chamber was the model for others and guided the area’s economy—promoting tourism, recruiting industry and protecting the military’s presence in the community.

But in 2013, the political and economic landscapes had changed. The larger companies had gradually pulled their support, forcing the chamber to depend too much on government funding for its operations. The hospitality industry wanted Visit Pensacola to answer to them—not a community board. County officials coveted economic development and the prestige it would provide its leaders.

Then an audit revealed problems with a BP gift card program that was intended to help the area recover from the BP oil spill.

Cards appeared to be missing. The chamber fired its chief financial officer, and though the final report found no criminal misconduct and few cards unaccounted for, the damage to the chamber’s reputation was done.

Then the daily newspaper uncovered that the chamber’s board of directors had held secret meetings and had decided to get rid of chamber CEO Jim Hizer without any severance package. Forces at the newspaper relished the chance to take out the chamber and went after the story with verve. Adding to the chamber’s misery, the board banned reporters from its meetings, which prompted a decision from the state attorney’s office that the chamber had to adhere to the state’s Sunshine Laws.

More reporting revealed the chamber had paid over $250,000 to a Nashville, Tenn., based ad agency for a 30-second video spot promoting tourism. Local production companies cried foul and claimed that they could do it for a fraction of that amount.

The hospitality industry moved quickly and proposed incorporating Visit Pensacola and establishing a new independent board.

The chamber’s vice president for tourism, Steve Hayes, was named its first CEO. A few months later, new Chamber President Jerry Maygarden proposed creating an independent 501(c) entity to run the county’s economic development efforts.

FloridaWest was formed, and Scott Luth, another former chamber vice president, was named its CEO. The chamber’s role was reduced to community building, public advocacy and membership support.

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VOTER SUPPRESSION REPORTING The Lincoln Project has begun to expose voter intimidation and suppression throughout the country through the See Something, Say Something 2020 initiative, using the voter suppression reporting platform seesay2020.com.

Seesay2020.com is an online tool that allows voters to report instances of misinformation, voting machine issues, polling place wait times and more, with the goal to attract media and legal attention to verified, ongoing issues in real-time. This resource serves as a public map of voter suppression tactics as they're in progress, just as voters report them.

Recently, seesay2020.com helped to crowdsource reports of South Carolina Democratic candidate Jaime Harrison's name not appearing on paper ballots. For its part, the Lincoln Project recently began asking followers to share instances of voter intimidation and suppression to "make famous" those who would keep fellow Americans from casting their ballots.

"With numerous, blatant acts of voter suppression already underway in key states like Texas and Pennsylvania, it's never been more important for us to work to ensure integrity at the polls," said Reed Galen, co-founder of The Lincoln Project. "We're encouraging all voters to make themselves, their friends and family aware of seesay2020.com's reporting capabilities and to report any trouble they face at the polls on Nov. 3rd."

The Lincoln Project will focus on shining a light on nefarious activities reported on Twitter using the hashtag #SeeSay2020, as well as directing voters to report instances of voter suppression using seesay2020.com. Information reported may be used to aid in litigation post-Nov. 3rd.

"The SeeSay project was piloted in 2018 and immediately worked to daylight voter suppression as it was happening, just by making it all visible," said Deepak Puri, creator of seesay2020.com. "For too long, voters have known what they're up against, without having a collective place to show it."

You can get to the reporting tool, and the GIS incidents map, by going to seesay2020.com.

FEMA HELP The Federal Emergency Man-

agement Agency reported Escambia County residents have received approximately $25.8 million in total federal funds during the first two weeks since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Sally on Friday, Oct. 2.

Under Individual Assistance, 2,410 homeowners and renters had been approved for more than $10 million in federal grants through FEMA's Individuals and Households Program. This included: •More than $8.1 million in Housing Assistance grants for housing repair costs, home replacement and rental payments.

•More than $1.9 million in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related costs.

•1,691 homeowners and renters who were approved for rental assistance.

•3,463 survivors who have not provided FEMA with the necessary information from their insurance settlements to complete their disaster assistance registration.

Under the National Flood Insurance Program, 2,308 flood insurance claims had been filed. An estimated $14.3 million had been paid in claims. The U.S. Small Business Administration had approved nearly $1.5 million in low-interest disaster loans for 38 homeowners and renters.

Escambia County has been approved for assistance to local governments and private nonprofits for debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities on Sept. 23. Of the 10 requests for public assistance received, fi ve have been approved.

Mobile Registration Intake Centers are staffed with FEMA personnel who can assist Hurricane Sally survivors with registration and answer questions about disaster assistance programs. Centers in Escambia County are open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the

Lexington Terrace Community Center, 700 S. Old Corry Field Road, Pensacola; Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway; and Marie K. Young Community Center, 6405 Wagner Road.

MOLASSES SPEED On Thursday, Oct. 15,

the Escambia County Board of Commissioners officially approved its Committee of the Whole decisions to increase the award amount from $2,000 to $3,000 for the Escambia CARES Family Assistance Grant Program and from $3,000 to up to $7,500 for the Rent and Mortgage Grant Program.

Over seven months after President Trump signed the CARES Act and four months after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced how much Escambia County would receive, the county may still be three weeks away from finally releasing checks to the individuals, families and small businesses in the community. Molasses moves faster than Escambia County.

For Escambia CARES Family Assistance Grant Program, the first round of application submittals ended on Tuesday, Sept. 29. More than 9,000 were received, but county staff reported to the board that the number would be culled to 5,000 once all duplicated, incomplete or ineligible applications were vetted.

Each qualified household applicant will receive $3,000, and applicants should receive confirmation emails within the next three weeks. The additional amount for the awards comes from the reassignment of funds earmarked for the business assistance grant program and from the third phase of funds that the state has allocated to the county but has yet to distribute.

As of the board meeting, 1,500 applications had been approved and prepared to send to the Escambia County Clerk of Court's Office for payment with another 1,500 under a second review for approval.

"We just need everyone to have patience as we process the incredible volume of applications we received," said Clara Long, director of Neighborhood and Human Services.

"Within the next three weeks, we will have the majority of the applications processed and sent for approval."

Those who haven't received approval or denial of their application in the next three weeks are those applicants who are in a lengthier approval process. Long said that applicants who are in this longer approval process will be contacted and made aware of their status by the end of this three-week period.

The Escambia CARES Business Assistance Grant Program closed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and was far less popular. The county only received 490 applications. Distribution of this grant has begun with 76 applications moved forward to funding, all of which were approved for $7,500 of aid. The board anticipates that most of the approved applications will be funded with the $2.8 million that is allocated for this grant program.

The Rent and Mortgage Assistance Grant was made available by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to cover rent and utilities or mortgage or utilities in arrears due to a direct loss or reduction of income due to COVID-19.

The application process closed over six weeks ago. The Board decided to increase the ceiling on the grant to $7,500 to help residents of Escambia County avoid eviction or foreclosure.

In addition to CARES Grant funding, the commissioners approved the reimbursement of EMS staff from March 1 through the end of the year, the payment of the Escambia County Road Prison IAQ proposal, the reimbursement of the Sheriff's Office for air purifiers and body temperature kiosks and a payment to Neighborly for software related to the grant programs.

Broadband service at county community centers and parks was also approved. Funding for the network to establish the broadband would be through the CARES Act with a onetime expense of $720,320. The total annual cost to service the network will be $441,350.

The board committed to examining the allocation of the final CARES Act Funds, which must be spent by the end of 2020, at the meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12.

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ELECTION DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN Well, folks, we've officially begun voting here in Escambia County. Early voting locations are in full swing and vote-by-mail ballots are coming in. Have you made your voting plan? If not, we've got all the info you need to get your plan together in this issue. Before we dive in, we thought now would be a great time to review how Escambia voters have voted in previous elections.

2018 GENERAL ELECTION Voted by Mail 26.5% 34,540 Voted Early 29.9% 39,053 Voted on Election Day 43.5% 56,747 Provisional Ballots 0.01% 66 2016 GENERAL ELECTION Voted by Mail 25.3% 39,313 Voted Early 36.2% 56,179 Voted on Election Day 38.4% 59,575 Provisional Ballots 0.01% 157

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OK—back to voting. You have three ways to cast your ballot—by mail, early and in person on Election Day. And since two are happening right now, we are going to focus on those this week. Next week, we'll give you tips on how to vote safely, plus a complete voters' guide focusing primarily on down ballot and local races (and, yeah, the presidential contest, too).

EARLY VOTING

Early voting in Florida started Monday, Oct. 19, and continues until Halloween day (kind of fitting for a scary year, huh?), Saturday, Oct. 31. Any registered voter can submit their ballot at the early polling location of their choice. In Escambia County, voters have 10 early voting locations to pick from, and each are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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•Supervisor of Elections Office 213 S. Palafox, Second Floor •Main Library 239 Spring St. •Molino Community Center 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino •Genealogy Branch Library 5740 B, Ninth Ave. •Southwest Branch Library 12248 Gulf Beach Highway •Mobile Highway/Pine Forest Road Early Voting Center 6675 Mobile Highway, Ste. 11 •Escambia County Extension 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment •Brownsville Community Center 3200 W. DeSoto St. •UWF Conference Center University Parkway, Bldg. 22 •Billy G. Ward Courthouse 7500 N. Century Blvd., Century

VOTE BY MAIL

If you're reading this on Thursday or Friday, you've still got a small window to work with—the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Saturday, Oct. 24.

But with all advice pointing to giving your ballot a week to get mailed back to the Supervisor of Elections office, we'd probably advise you to just plan to vote early if you haven't requested one yet.

Already got your mail-in ballot but worried about getting it back to the Supervisor of Elections in time? You can drop it off to the Supervisor of Elections office or to any early voting location during early voting hours. You can also surrender your mail-in ballot at an early voting location and opt to vote in person instead. Your mail-in ballot will be securely discarded, and your in-person ballot will be counted in its place. But the key thing to remember here is that you have to bring in your ballot and surrender it. If you are unable to return the ballot, you'll have to vote via provisional ballot, and nobody wants that.

Already done the damn thing and sent in your mail-in ballot? Don't forget to track your ballot online. Go to escambiavotes. gov/track-my-ballot to use the online tool.

WSRE AIRING RALLY 2020 CANDIDATE FORUM The RALLY 2020 candidate forum for the general election will air at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, on WSRE with a simulcast on NewsRadio 92.3 FM & 1620 AM and live streaming at wsre.org/live.

The broadcast will cover nine races: U.S. Congress District 1; State Senator District 1; State Representative Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4; Escambia County Sheriff; Escambia County Tax Collector; Okaloosa County Commissioner District 5.

The program will also be available for streaming at wsre.org/rally after the broadcast.

Pensacola Votes is a nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement guide developed by the team at Inweekly to empower local voters to show up and stay focused. In a period where many of us are looking for ways to get involved and make a positive impact, Pensacola Votes will bring you educational resources to help you help your community.

Got questions? Send them to us at pensacolavotes@gmail.com, or send us a direct message on Instagram, @pensacolavotes.

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Last week, we printed 80 pages—which is about four times the size of a normal Inweekly issue—but it wasn’t enough. So we’re back with Rest of the Best 2020.

In this issue, we’re celebrating the runners up and giving them their own moment in the spotlight. Because we hand count the votes, we know all too well how difficult it is to place and how competitive some of the categories are (looking at you, Best Taco). That’s why we think each and every business on this list deserves a shout out.

We’re also re-running the complete 2020 winners list, in case you missed something or just need to read it again. It is a lot to take in, after all. {in}

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BEST NONPROFIT Winner: Gulf Coast Kid's House Children's Home Society of Florida Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter onbikes Pensacola BEST CHARITY EVENT Winner: Winter Wonder Ride (onbikes Pensacola) The BIG Gala (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida) Chocolate Fest (Gulf Coast Kid's House) Soundside Splendor (Children's Home Society of Florida) BEST NONPROFIT GRANT/ FUNDING PROGRAM Winner: IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area 400 Paws Art, Culture and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) Sunday's Child BEST PLACE TO WORK Winner: Navy Federal Credit Union Children's Home Society of Florida Studer Group, a Huron Solution University of West Florida BEST BOSS Winner: Namrata Advani (Lamar Graphics) Lindsey Cannon (Children's Home Society of Florida) John Clark (Council on Aging of West Florida) Stacey Kostevicki (Gulf Coast Kid's House) BEST COMMUNITY LEADER Winner: Quint Studer Devin Cole

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Hale Morrissette Walker Wilson BEST RISING LEADER Winner: Aimee Dumas Alex Gartner Basil Kuloba Bradley Sanders BEST POLITICIAN Winner: Lumon May Alex Andrade Phil Ehr Grover Robinson BEST ADVOCACY/ACTIVIST GROUP Winner: Pensacola Dream Defenders Black Voters Matter Save Pensacola Beach Strive BEST PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS Winner: Pensacola Beach A Blue Wahoos Game McGuire's Irish Pub National Naval Aviation Museum BEST DAY TRIP Winner: 30A/Seaside Blackwater River State Park Destin Fort Pickens BEST ANNUAL EVENT Winner: Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show First City Art Center's Pumpkin Patch Pensacola Mardi Gras

BEST FOOD EVENT Winner: Pensacola Seafood Festival Pensacola Food Truck Festival Pensacola Greek Festival Pensacola VegFest

BEST PUBLIC PARK Winner: Bayview Park Alabama Square Veterans Memorial Park Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park

BEST PARADE Winner: Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade Krewe of Wrecks Parade MLK Day Parade Pensacola Christmas Parade

BEST PET-FRIENDLY PARK Winner: Bayview Park Navy Point Park Pensacola Beach Dog Park Shoreline Bark Park

BEST REGULAR/ REOCCURRING EVENT Winner: Gallery Night Bike Pensacola's Slow Rides First City Art Center's Hot Glass Cold Brew Palafox Market

BEST PLAYGROUND Winner: Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park Benny Russell Park Hitzman-Optimist Park Perdido Kids Park

BEST FREE THING TO DO Winner: National Naval Aviation Museum Bands on the Beach Bike Pensacola's Slow Rides Ciclovia – Pensacola Open Streets

BEST PALAFOX MARKET VENDOR Winner: Annie's Naked Cookies The Hummus Lady Mimi's Crepes Mrs. Jones Cold Brew

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD Winner: East Hill Downtown North Hill Scenic Heights

BEST MAKERS/CRAFT MARKETS Winner: Wild Lemon Bare Hand Collective Palafox Market Uptown Market Pensacola

BEST PENSACOLA LANDMARK Winner: Graffiti Bridge Pensacola Beach Water Tower Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park

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BEST RADIO STATION Winner: Cat Country 98.7 Magic 106 NewsRadio 92.3/1620 WUWF 88.1

BEST REASON TO ATTEND AN ICE FLYERS GAME Winner: Fights Affordable ticket prices Josh Gay Weiner dog races BEST YOUTH SPORTS/REC PROGRAM Winner: Cheer Omega Gulf Breeze Sports Association Pensacola All Stars Southern Youth Sports Association

BEST MORNING RADIO SHOW Winner: The Cat Pack Morning Show (Cat Country 98.7) Hill In The Morning (WRNE 980) NPR Morning Edition (WUWF 88.1) Pensacola Morning News with Andrew McKay (NewsRadio1620)

BEST AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY Winner: Pensacola Children's Chorus Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Chain Reaction Cheer Omega BEST SUMMER CAMP Winner: First City Art Center Cheer Omega UWF's Explore Summer Camps Waterboyz Surf/Skim Camps BEST PLACE FOR A BIRTHDAY PARTY Winner: Pensacola Children's Museum A Blue Wahoos Game Pensacola MESS Hall Sky Zone Trampoline Park BEST LOCAL CELEBRITY Winner: Bubba Watson Nicole Dickson Roy Jones Jr. Sue Straughn BEST TV STATION Winner: WEAR BlabTV FOX10 WSRE

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY Winner: Sonshine (Magic 106) Candy Cullerton (Cat Country 98.7) Brent Lane (Cat Country 98.7) Andrew McKay (NewsRadio 92.3/1620)

BEST PODCAST Winner: Behind the Grind Show The Derek Diamond Experience Meredith for Real We're Not For Everybody BEST REASON TO PICK UP INWEEKLY Winner: Winners and Losers Calendar of events Free Will Astrology Local politics BEST WEBSITE/BLOG Winner: Visit Pensacola (visitpensacola.com) Pensacola Vibes (pensacolavibes.com) Rick's Blog (ricksblog.biz) WUWF 88.1 (wuwf.org)

BEST PERSON OR BUSINESS TO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM Winner: Pensacola Vibes (@pensacolavibes) Big Jerk Soda Co. (@bigjerksoda) Rusted Arrow Mercantile (@rusted.arrow.mercantile) Visit Pensacola (@visitpensacola) BEST BUSINESS TO "LIKE" ON FACEBOOK Winner: Pensacola Vibes Cat Country 98.7 NewsRadio 92.3/1620 WEAR BEST WAY TO GET CULTURED Winner: Pensacola Opera Pensacola Little Theatre Pensacola Museum of Art Pensacola Symphony Orchestra BEST ART GALLERY/MUSEUM Winner: Pensacola Museum of Art Artel Gallery Gallery 1060 at First City Art Center National Naval Aviation Museum

BEST MUSIC VENUE Winner: Vinyl Music Hall chizuko Paradise Bar & Grill Saenger Theatre BEST BAND Winner: The Juice Is Okay DEAdBUGGS Panzacola The Unicorn Wranglers BEST CONCERT Winner: Pensacola Children's Chorus's Christmas on the Coast NYE Booty Drop at chizuko Pensacola Symphony Orchestra's Celebrate the New Year!

Whitney at Vinyl Music Hall BEST PLACE TO HEAR FREE MUSIC Winner: Bands on the Beach Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Paradise Bar & Grill Seville Quarter

BEST ARTIST Winner: Daniela de Castro Austin Garcia Poppy Garcia Cindy Mathis

BEST THEATRE PRODUCTION Winner: Mamma Mia (Pensacola Little Theatre) Evil Dead: The Musical (Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre at Vinyl Music Hall) Macbeth (Arrant Knavery) The Nutcracker (Ballet Pensacola)

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Winner: Sarah Coleman Photography Lindsey Friar Photography Kista Haas Photography Sean Mullins

BEST COMEDIAN Winner: Emily Dillon Andrew Ferrara Jacob Nelson Olivia Searcy

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BEST GYM Winner: Regymen Fitness Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA Burn Boot Camp Coastal Fitness Training BEST PERSONAL TRAINER Winner: Derek Pratten (Burn Boot Camp) Lorenzo Aguilar (Fitness Impact Training - FIT) Leah Seacrest (Regymen Fitness) Jaid Slaughter (Coastal Fitness Training) BEST BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO Winner: Wild Lemon disko lemonade Pure Barre Pure Pilates

disko lemonade Runner Up:

Best Yoga Best Boutique Fitness Studio Best Yoga Instructor: Briana Knight @ Southtowne

120 S. Jefferson St.

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BEST YOGA Winner: URU Yoga and Beyond Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center disko lemonade Yoga Abode BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR Winner: Donna Dickey (Yoga Abode) Jennifer Jens (BeachLIFE Fitness) Briana Knight (disko lemonade) Andrea McMillian (Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center) BEST PILATES Winner: Pure Pilates The Pilates Barre Pilates Core Training Wild Lemon BEST FITNESS CLASSES Winner: Regymen Fitness Pure Barre Ride Society Wild Lemon BEST FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Winner: Giorgio Trane (Fitness Impact Training - FIT) Chelsea Kroll (Coastal Fitness Training) Amelia Murphy (Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA) Rachel Smith (Pure Barre) BEST BOOTCAMP Winner: Burn Boot Camp BeachLIFE Fitness Coastal Fitness Training Fitness Impact Training - FIT BEST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Winner: Ideal Weight Loss Baptist Health Care Weight-Loss Center Medi-Weightloss ProHealth Medical Care

Rec Plex North Parkrun World of Beer BEST PLACE TO WALK/RUN Winner: Pensacola Beach Downtown East Hill Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park BEST PLACE TO RIDE A BIKE Winner: Ride Society Blackwater Heritage State Trail Downtown Pensacola Beach BEST HOSPITAL Winner: Sacred Heart Health System Baptist Hospital Gulf Breeze Hospital West Florida Hospital BEST GENERAL CARE PHYSICIAN Winner: Dr. Paul Freitas (Baptist Medical Group) Dr. Hillary Hultstrand (Woodlands Medical Specialists) Dr. Steven Lenga (Medical Center Clinic) Dr. Maureen Padden (Sacred Heart Medical Group) BEST CHIROPRACTOR Winner: Dr. Craig Henry (Henry Chiropractic) Dr. David Edge (Edge Family Chiropractic) Dr. Lindsey Jeudevine (Olde Seville Chiropractic) Dr. Kenneth Williams (Baybridge Chiropractic Clinic) BEST DENTIST Winner: Dr. Stephen Zieman (Gibson, Renfroe, & Zieman) Dr. Charles Campbell (Southern Dental Associates) Dr. Naomi Norton (Summit Dental) Dr. Stephanie Tilley (Emerald Coast Smiles by Design) BEST ORTHODONTIST Winner: Dr. Greg Woodfin (Woodfin Cabassa Orthodontics) Dr. Ben Fishbein (Fishbein Orthodontics) Dr. Randall Rigsby (Rigsby Orthodontics) Dr. Clay Sims (Sims Orthodontics)

BEST PEDIATRICIAN Winner: Dr. Mary O'Grady (Pediatric Associates) Dr. Amy Foland (Pensacola Pediatrics) Dr. Heather Lenga (Pensacola Pediatrics) Dr. Randall Reese (Pensacola Pediatrics) BEST MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Winner: Megan Stodard, Ph.D. (Harbor Wellness) Andrea Burks, LMHC (Bayou Wellness) Tiffany Cross, LMHC (Cross Family Counseling, PLLC) Molly Kasper, LMFT (Kasper Couple & Family Therapy, LLC) BEST OB/GYN Winner: Dr. Brian Sontag (Sacred Heart Medical Group) Dr. Ana Antonetti (The Women's Group) Dr. Jairan Duke-Elmore (Sacred Heart Medical Group) Dr. Erika Schneider (Baptist Medical Group) BEST OPTOMETRIST Winner: Dr. Gene Terrezza (Terrezza Optical) Dr. Cheryl Barton (Woodbine Eye Care) Dr. Jennifer Murray (Medical Center Clinic) Dr. Jennifer Werrell (Medical Center Clinic) BEST DERMATOLOGIST Winner: Dr. Kevin Welch (Welch SkinCare Center) Dr. Sean Branch (Proper Dermatology) Dr. Danielle Farrior (Medical Center Clinic) Dr. Amy Pote Watson (Pensacola Dermatology) BEST PLASTIC SURGERY Winner: Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery Ortega Plastic Surgery Restore Plastic Surgery Shaddix Plastic Surgery BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY Winner: Medical Center Clinic Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clearway Pain Solutions Institute Sacred Heart Health System Orthopedic Rehabilitation BEST PHARMACY Winner: Everwell Specialty Pharmacy Gulf Breeze Apothecary & Pharmacy Jackson-Pace Pharmacy The Towers Pharmacy (Baptist Hospital) BEST WALK-IN CLINIC Winner: ProHealth Medical Care Baptist Urgent Care Priority Care at Medical Center Clinic Sacred Heart Urgent Care

BEST RUNNING CLUB Winner: Running Wild Odd Colony Brewing Company Rec Plex North Parkrun World of Beer

Voted Runner Up Best Hair Removal (850) 466-6886 208 S Alcaniz St. #A 616 1

BEST 5K Winner: McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Prediction 5K Double Bridge Run

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Celebrating Black-Owned Pensacola A diverse community is a vibrant community. A creative community. A community committed to energizing economic development for everyone. A community that supports Black businesses, Black people and Black movements.

A community like that is worth celebrating.

We believe Pensacola is that kind of community. A community that salutes it’s “best” but also knows it can always do better. So in that spirit, we’re celebrating the Black-owned businesses and individual winners in Best of the Coast 2020 here. But we’re also including a larger directory of Black-owned spots, so you can support them too, maybe find a new favorite and help make this list more diverse next year.

When diversity, equity and inclusion are the goals, the entire community is a “winner.”

Aaron Watson of the Watson Firm

Casks And Flights Wine Tasting Room

Kennedy Kustoms

Ahmad Cutz

Constance Faxon of Faxon Stylz Salon & Spa Runner Up Best Hair Stylist 321 N. De Villiers St., facebook.com/snobhairsalon

Pensacola Dream Defenders

Runner Up Best Barber Shop 4120 Barrancas Ave., facebook.com/ahmadcutzbarbershop

AnyDayDJ

The Dwarf (Legendary “Chicken Stand”)

Winner Best Wedding DJ anydaydj.com

Runner Up Best Soul Food & Best Fried Chicken 407 N. De Villiers St., facebook.com/dwarfchickenstand

Sonshine with Magic 106

Arlene Williams BBQ

DJ Tiger of Northwest Florida DJ Services

Runner Up Best BBQ & Best Soul Food 4238 W. Fairfield Drive, arlenewilliamsbbq.com

Winner Best DJ nwfdjservices.com

Basil Kuloba of Inertia

Giorgio Trane of Fitness Impact Training

Runner Up Best Rising Leader inertiapensacola.org

Winner Best Fitness Instructor fitcenterpensacola.com

Black Voters Matter (North Florida Chapter)

Hale Morrissette

Runner Up Best Advocacy/Activist Group facebook.com/blackvotersmtr

Runner Up Best Community Leader

Blue Dot

Runner Up Best Pastries & Best Cakes/Cupcakes 4412 W. Jackson St., hennypennyspatisserie.com

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Mr. Wings

Winner Best Attorney 850 S. Palafox, Ste. 202, watsonfirm.com

Winner Best Cheeseburger 310 N. De Villiers St.

Asher & Bee Apothecary and Teahouse 3014 N. Ninth Ave., Ste. B, asherandbee.com

Cole’s Wings and Things

2301 N. Pace Blvd.

East King’s Corner

1400 N. Davis Highway, facebook.com/eastkingscornercafe

Englewood All In One Restaurant

1100 W. Scott St., facebook.com/englewoodallinone

Family Ty’s Good Eats

40 W. Nine Mile Road, Unit H, facebook.com/famtysgoodeats

Runner Up Best Wine Tastings & Best Ladies’ Night 121 S. Palafox, casksandflights.com

3507 N. Pace Blvd.,facebook.com/mrwings.pensacola

Popcorn King

1531 E. Nine Mile Road, popcornking.net

RJs Tasty Plates

533 W. Detroit Blvd., facebook.com/rjstastyplatesllc

Shirley’s Café & Bakery

King Creole Seafood

Tops Choice Hamburgers

East Hill Hardware & Supply 2702 N. 12th Ave.

The Book Pedaler

2475 E. Nine Mile Road, Ste. C facebook.com/pensacolabookpedaler

MISCELLANEOUS

LJ Gourmet Popcorn & Dripzels

Cora's Custom Creations

Miko's Sweets Eats and Treats

2729 W. Cervantes St. facebook.com/mikosweetseatsandtreats

The Tatted Vegan

Runner Up Best Soul Food facebook.com/thetattedvegan

Hope for Tomorrow Safety Services First aid and CPR training 6425 N. Pensacola Blvd., hftss.com

Pensacola Kid’s Place

Children's play and party facility 875 E. Nine Mile Road, Ste. 6, kidsplayplacefl.com

Move Period

Reality Check Counseling Services

Food truck

2005 W. Jordan St., facebook.com/kingcreole82 facebook.com/ljgourmetpopcorn

Runner Up Best Youth Sports/Rec Program sysatigers.org

The Po Boy Shack

RETAIL

1800 S. Highway 29, facebook.com/charlesandkristie

Southern Youth Sports Association

Fitness 114 E. Gonzalez St., facebook.com/moveperiod

401 E. Cervantes St.

Johnson's BBQ and Catering Service

Winner Best Radio Personality facebook.com/sonshine106.1

1014 Underwood Ave., facebook.com/shirleyscafepensacola

1673 N. Pace Blvd., facebook.com/fatboizsandwiches 1315 N. New Warrington Road, island-kitchen.business.site

Winner Best Advocacy/Activist Group facebook.com/dreamdefenderspensacola

Henny Penny’s Patisserie

Fatboiz Island Kitchen

Runner Up Best Car Wash/Detailer facebook.com/kennedykustoms7

Event planning and catering facebook.com/corascustomcreationsccc

Delectable Delights By Tarolyn Inc.

Therapy 321 N. De Villiers St., realitycheckcs.com

She Warrior

Activewear iamshewarrior.com

MORE RESOURCES

If you’re looking for more information locally, BantuCola has a comprehensive directory on their site: bantucola.com.

Beyond Pensacola, here are some directories that will help you locate Black-owned businesses, no matter where you are: Eat Okra eatokra.com I Am Black Business iamblackbusiness.com Official Black Wall Street officialblackwallstreet.com Support Black Owned supportblackowned.com We Buy Black webuyblack.com

Custom cakes and treats for events facebook.com/delectablesbyt

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BEST HAIR SALON Winner: Volume ONE 10th Avenue Hair Designs The Powder Room Salon San Carlos

BEST MASSAGE Winner: Escape Wellness Spa 12th Avenue Massage Therapy Group Stay The Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa

BEST HAIR STYLIST Winner: Jennifer Brewer Martin (The Powder Room) Summer Cardwell (10th Avenue Hair Designs) Constance Faxon (Faxon Stylz Salon & Spa) Brittany Hightower (Blue Magnolia Salon)

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST Winner: Stephanie Knight (Escape Wellness Spa) Twanda Barber (Stay The Spa) Anastasia Emms (Enhanced Esthetics and Wellness) Chelsea Strickland (Maiden of Iron Massage)

BEST HAIR COLORIST Winner: Vanessa Sturms (Karys & Co.) Sidni Mickel (Style FX) Holly Moreno (The Powder Room) Shannon Pope (Blue Magnolia Salon) BEST BARBER SHOP Winner: Pensacola House of Barbers Ahmad Cutz East Hill Barbershop Wilfrid’s Barber and Fine Goods BEST MEN’S HAIR STYLIST Winner: Noel Delarosa (Pensacola House of Barbers) Nick Fury (Wilfrid’s Barber and Fine Goods) Austin Garcia (Salon San Carlos) Colton Walden (Pensacola House of Barbers) BEST DAY SPA Winner: Stay The Spa DESHI Escape Wellness Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa

BEST ESTHETICIAN Winner: Laura Rosbrugh (Sacred Heart Dermatology and Laser Center) Megan Carnley (Escape Wellness Spa) DeSheri McClure (DESHI) Zoë Rose Pittman (Stay The Spa) BEST SKIN CARE OVERALL Winner: The Skin Care Center at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery Sacred Heart Dermatology and Laser Center Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Welch SkinCare Center

BEST PEDICURE Winner: DESHI Herbal Nails & Spa Lisa’s Nails Stay The Spa

BEST BANK Winner: Regions Bank Bank of Pensacola Hancock Whitney Bank Synovus Bank

BEST MANICURE Winner: DESHI Gilded Pensacola Lisa’s Nails Polished Nail Bar Pensacola

BEST CREDIT UNION Winner: Navy Federal Credit Union Central Credit Union of Florida Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union Pen Air Federal Credit Union

BEST HAIR REMOVAL Winner: Emily Salinas at Pensacola Electrology Serendipity Skincare Studio Stay The Spa The Waxing Studio BEST FACIAL Winner: Still Waters Day & Medical Spa DESHI Escape Wellness Spa Stay The Spa

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR Winner: Andrew Martin (Atlas Financial Strategies) Jacey Cosentino (Morgan Stanley Wealth Management) Mary Catherine Harper (Merrill Lynch) Chris Kelly (The Kelly Group at Morgan Stanley) BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM Winner: Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund Baniakas & Associates

Hudson, Peden & Associates Warren Averett BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY Winner: Levin Rinke Realty Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Conna O’Donovan Real Estate The Harmon Murphy Group at Keller Williams Realty BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY Winner: NAI Pensacola Beck Partners Levin Rinke Realty SVN SouthLand BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Winner: Simone Sands (Simone Sells) Diane Harmon (The Harmon Murphy Group at Keller Williams Realty) Larry Kuhn (Kuhn Realty) Conna O’Donovan (Conna O’Donovan Real Estate) BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL/INN Winner: Solé Inn and Suites Lee House New World Inn Paradise Inn BEST HOTEL—PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: Margaritaville Beach Hotel Hilton Pensacola Beach Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Paradise Inn

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Pensacola Sports and the Double Bridge Run committee and volunteers thank all the runners and supporters of this Pensacola staple event.

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BEST HOTEL—PENSACOLA Winner: Pensacola Grand Hotel Holiday Inn Express Downtown Lee House Solé Inn and Suites BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX Winner: Southtowne Apartments Avalon Apartment Homes Jamestown Estates Woodcliff BEST ARCHITECTURE FIRM Winner: Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture Brett Duch Architect Bullock Tice Associates Caldwell Associates Architects BEST LAW FIRM Winner: Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon Clark Partington Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, P.A. Michles & Booth BEST ATTORNEY Winner: Aaron Watson (The Watson Firm) Chris Crawford (Law Offi ces of Chris Crawford) Benjamin Shell (Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon) Joe Zarzaur (Zarzaur Law P.A.) BEST INSURANCE AGENCY Winner: McMahon & Hadder Insurance Classic Insurance Group Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Thompson-Walden Insurance BEST VET Winner: Spanish Trail Veterinary Hospital Cordova Animal Medical Center

BEST OIL CHANGE Winner: East Hill Automotive Center Evans Automotive Service Center Pine Forest Automotive Center Sun Valley Performance

East Hill Animal Hospital Scenic Hills Veterinary Hospital

Framing By Design Just Plain Putter

BEST DOG GROOMER Winner: Vanity Fur Beulah Dog Grooming Cain’s Dog House Everything’s Irie Doggie Salon

BEST TATTOO & PIERCING STUDIO Winner: Hula Moon Infinite Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio Sweet Betsy Tattoos Three Fates Tattoo

BEST DOGGIE DAY CARE/BOARDING Winner: Fetch Fido Cain’s Dog House Play N Stay Spanish Trail Veterinary Hospital

BEST TATTOO ARTIST Winner: Erin O’Shea (Infinite Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio) Shauncey Fury (Sacred Grounds Tattoo Studio) Ali Roudabush (The Western Rose) Aaron Walker (Infinite Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio)

BEST DOG TRAINING Winner: Ideal Dog Five Flags Dog Training Club Mike the Dog Trainer Positive Splash Dog Training BEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Winner: aDoor Properties Bear General Contractors East Hill Building and Design Old South Construction BEST LANDSCAPING Winner: The Wallace Company Executive Landscaping Eye Candy Lawns Gulfside Landscaping BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER Winner: Lindsey Lay Interiors Blu Salmon Lacy Phillips Designs Nest Interiors BEST CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING Winner: Aiken Picture Frames South Creative House

BEST AUTO SERVICE SHOP Winner: Evans Automotive Service Center East Hill Automotive Center Gary Sapp Automotive Pine Forest Automotive Center BEST WINDOW TINTING Winner: Trent Ciccone Mobile Tint and Detail Glass Wrap Mike Ryan’s Truck & Auto Accessories TintEd

BEST SPECIAL EVENT SPACE Winner: 5eleven Palafox De Luna Winery and Court of De Luna Event Space Palafox House Pensacola Country Club

BEST GREEN BUSINESS Winner: Salon San Carlos The Daily Squeeze Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Green Cleen

BEST CATERER Winner: Classic City Catering Apple Market Culinary Productions Inc. Nancy’s Catering & Events

BEST NEW BUSINESS Winner: Liv Luxe Coastal Fetch Fido Nomadic’s Cafe Tap the Coast

BEST FLORIST Winner: Fiore of Pensacola Celebrations Sunshine Designs Florist Supposey BEST CAR WASH/DETAILER Winner: New Era Detail & Wash Eco Car Wash Kennedy Kustoms Perdido Auto Spa

Photo by Aislinn Kate Photography

Voted Runner Up “Best Wedding Rentals”

She was not bone and feather but a perfect idea of freedom and ight, limited by nothing at all. ~ Richard Bach

(850) 995-9988 | www.weddingwalls.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING!

RUNNER UP BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT & RUNNER UP BEST RESIDENTIAL

Thank you for voong us “Best of the Coast” Visit us online at SusanCampbellJewelry.com

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Fun Classes for GREAT FLAVOR Cast Iron Filet & Shrimp

Pilgrims Feast Wine Dinner

Monday, Nov 9 6 PM $65

Saturday, Nov 14 6 PM $89

Cooking in cast iron can be intimidating, but this class will show you how to make pan-seared filet alongside a fabulous shrimp dish!

Surf and turf is an iconic entree, learn how to cook this fan favorite from the comfort of your own kitchen.

LUNCH & LEARN:

Cast Iron Sausage Polenta & Mushrooms

7 COURSES - Polenta with veggies, pumpkin soup, Friday, Dec 4 Noon $25 mussels, wild game sausage with roasted root vegetables: rutabaga, turnips, parsnips, Chef Nick will be preparing a delectable pickled cabbage and carrot salad, lunch of cast iron creamy polenta duck with cranberries, roasted plums and wild mushrooms and sausage with a honey and oat topping paired with a fall harvest salad with cranberries and pecans.

Tapas & Treats Cooking Class Fall Soups & Salads Demo style

Monday, Nov 16 6pm $65

Wednesday, Nov 11 6 PM $40

We will be featuring five holiday inspired appetizers such as baked brie with a seasonal fruit compote, mini crab cakes, pecan candied bacon, and more!

Shrimp & Crab Chowder, Roasted Red Pepper and Basil, French Onion Soup, fruit, cheese and nut salad, Roasted Fall Harvest Soup, spinach salad with warm bacon dressing and eggs.

Ladies Night Charcuterie Thursday, Nov 12 6 PM $65 T Co Come ome and join the Bodacious team as s we demonstrate how to create the perfect cheese board!

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Local Craft Beer Dinner

(850) 438-7857

Friday, Nov 21 6 PM $89

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Bodacious will be partnering with a local brewery in Pensacola to plan a five course dinner with perfect pairings of local beers along with each course.

National Espresso Day Dinner Monday, Nov 23 6 PM $89 Learn to liven up your dishes with rich espresso!

From espresso balsamic fruit drips to espresso marinated steak and an espresso-crafted dessert, this class is full of sophisticated flavor!

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Cooking Class Participant Tips s & Details: Culinary enthusiasts are encou encouraged uraged to participate or observe during the h class. l • Wine & beer service available. • Participants receive 10% off shopping at SoGourmet on day of class. Credit and debit card only for purchases.

Your he health ealth and safety remain our TOP P priority. At Bodacious, all cooking classes are demonstration style (hands off) at this time.

Food and beverage b staff are practicing the highest safety standards with daily temperature readings and wearing medical-grade face masks and gloves at all times. Guests G will remain at recommended distances while enjoying a gourmet meal, a delicious glass of wine and a fresh Bodacious cooking experience.

Due to limited limitted product availability during COVID, our Chef may have to make menu substitutions based on the availability.

Cooking Class Cancellation Policy: Classes must meet a minimum of 10 reservations. We reserve the right to cancel and undersold classes will be rescheduled. Reservation fees will be refunded within 24 hours. Full refund if cancellation is 48 hours before the date of the event. If cancellation is not 48 hours before the event, you can transfer your credit to an upcoming class. You cannot receive a full refund after the 48-hour mark. Thank you for your understanding!

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BEST PLACE TO PROPOSE Winner: Pensacola Beach Downtown Jackson's Steakhouse Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille

BEST PLACE TO RENT A TUX Winner: Gent's Formal Wear Middleton's Prom & Pageant Nixon's Randall's Formal Wear

BEST PLACE TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING Winner: Jewelers Trade Shop Beré Jewelers Elebash's Jewelers Rock Hard Designs

BEST BRIDAL MAKE-UP Winner: Hayley Gurney of Gulf Coast Glam House DESHI Jillian Jensen Holt Jo Rich Beauty

BEST CEREMONY VENUE Winner: Sowell Farms 5eleven Palafox Old Christ Church Palafox Wharf Waterfront Reception Venue BEST RECEPTION VENUE Winner: Palafox Wharf Waterfront Reception Venue 5eleven Palafox Pensacola Country Club Sowell Farms BEST OFFICIANT Winner: Bryan Adams Curtis Curry Chuck Randle Tom Schwarz BEST BRIDAL STORE Winner: The Bridal Loft Bella Bridesmaids The Bridal Suite Simply Elegant Couture Bridal and Prom

BEST WEDDING HAIR SALON Winner: The Powder Room Arrow Salon Blue Magnolia Salon Hair + Co BEST WEDDING HAIR STYLIST Winner: Alison Sardiña (Blue Magnolia Salon) Alexandra Evans (Hair + Co) Tonya Penrose (The Powder Room) Kendall Wass (The Powder Room) BEST WEDDING PLANNER/COORDINATOR Winner: Mēgan K. Events PS Weddings Southern Frills Weddings & Events Supposey BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Winner: Aislinn Kate Photography Lother Co. Patsy Brown Photography Phocus Photography BEST PHOTOBOOTH Winner: Phocus Photography Good Vibrations DJ Services

The Posey Bus Tap the Coast BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY Winner: Lother Co. Aislinn Kate Photography Crash Media Productions Katie Cannon BEST WEDDING BAND Winner: Nobius Ben Loftin & the Family The Six Piece Suits Three Bean Soup BEST WEDDING DJ Winner: AnyDayDJ Boogie Inc. DJ Tom Productions South Coast DJ Service BEST WEDDING CATERER Winner: Culinary Productions Inc. Classic City Catering Great Southern Catering & Events Nancy's Catering & Events BEST WEDDING CAKE Winner: Betty Weber Cakes Bluejay's Bakery Emerald Coast Custom Cakes Kate's Cakes BEST WEDDING FLORIST Winner: Supposey Celebrations Chrissy Helvenston Floral Design Fiore of Pensacola

BEST WEDDING RENTALS Winner: Supposey Hemstitch Vintage Rentals La-T-Da Events WeddingWalls BEST WEDDING PARTY TRANSPORTATION Winner: The Poseycab Beach Bum Trolley Carriages of Pensacola Pensacola Party Bus

BEST PLACE TO BUY A WEDDING GIFT Winner: Rusted Arrow Mercantile Artesana duh for garden and home So Gourmet BEST PLACE TO BUY BRIDESMAID GIFTS Winner: Pizzaz Artesana Rusted Arrow Mercantile SoBo Boutique BEST PLACE FOR A REHEARSAL DINNER Winner: The Grand Marlin Angelena's Ristorante Italiano Jackson's Steakhouse Skopelos at New World BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS TO STAY Winner: Lee House Hilton Pensacola Beach Holiday Inn Express Downtown Margaritaville Beach Hotel

BEST HAIR SALON BEST IN PENSACOL A 2020 RUNNER UP

BEST HAIR SALON BEST OF THE COAST 2019 & 2020

RUNNER UP BEST HAIR STYLIST SUMMER CARDWELL

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BEST CAR DEALERSHIP Winner: Pete Moore Automotive Team Frontier Motors Inc. Sandy Sansing World Ford

BEST ANTIQUES Winner: Alyssa's Blue Moon Antique Mall Miles Antique Mall Toad Hall Antiques & Gifts

BEST MOTORCYCLE SHOP Winner: Harley-Davidson of Pensacola D&D Cycles Inc. OEM Otwell's Extreme Motorsports Pensacola Motorsports

BEST VINTAGE SHOP/SELLER Winner: The Seashellmichelle Shop Saturn Collection Vintage Supertouch Vintage The Vintage Goat and Garden

BEST BICYCLE SHOP Winner: Ride MORE Bicycles CycleSports Bicycles Trek Bicycle Store Truly Spokin Bicycle Co. BEST BOUTIQUE Winner: SoBo Boutique GRAY Boutique Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Scout BEST MEN'S APPAREL Winner: Don Alans Innerlight Surf & Skate Intracoastal Outfitters Waterboyz

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BEST GIFT SHOP Winner: Alyssa's Artesana Rusted Arrow Mercantile Toad Hall Antiques & Gifts BEST PLACE TO BUY GREETING CARDS/STATIONERY Winner: Charlotte Mason Printing Company Artesana duh for garden and home Rusted Arrow Mercantile BEST COMIC BOOK STORE Winner: Pensacola Pop Comics Miles Antique Mall Price Busters Games TBS Comics

BEST WOMEN'S APPAREL Winner: SoBo Boutique Bluetique GRAY Boutique Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique

BEST NEW STORE Winner: The Seashellmichelle Shop Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe The Nest General Store Supertouch Vintage

BEST CHILDREN'S APPAREL & GIFTS Winner: Pizzaz Innerlight Surf & Skate Pirouettes Dancewear and Children's Clothing Store Sparkle

BEST JEWELER Winner: Jewelers Trade Shop Beré Jewelers Rock Hard Designs Susan Campbell Jewelry

BEST ACCESSORIES Winner: GRAY Boutique Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Scout SoBo Boutique BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE Winner: Elite Repeats & Boutique Lullabies and Mudpies Prissy Peacock Rococo BEST THRIFT STORE Winner: Waterfront Thrift Store Interfaith Ministries Thrift Marcus Pointe Thrift Store Teen Challenge Super Thrift BEST ATHLETIC/OUTDOOR STORE Winner: Running Wild Innerlight Surf & Skate Intracoastal Outfitters Waterboyz

BEST SURF/SKATE SHOP Winner: Waterboyz Innerlight Surf & Skate Maverick Board Riding Company Ron Jon Pensacola Beach BEST NURSERY/PLANTS Winner: Pensacola Seed & Garden B&C Nursery Bailey's Produce & Nursery Floral Tree Gardens BEST HARDWARE STORE Winner: Pensacola Hardware ACE Hardware of Gulf Breeze Hall's Hardware & Lumber Warrington Hardware and Marine, LLC BEST COMPUTER/TECH STORE Winner: Palafox Computers Tech Advanced

The Tech Handyman Suncoast Computers of NWFL BEST MUSIC GEAR/INSTRUMENTS Winner: Blues Angel Music A Joyful Noise Music Store Leitz Music Tringas Music BEST RECORD STORE Winner: Revolver Records Miles Antique Mall Music Box Pensacola Remember Wynn BEST CIGAR SHOP Winner: Cordova Cigars Cigar Factory Pensacola Gulf Coast Brewery Hot Spot Cigars & Coffee BEST LIQUOR STORE Winner: Richey's East ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Bambooze Fine Wine & Liquor Fusion Fine Wine & Spirits BEST WINE SHOP Winner: Aragon Wine Market The Bottle Shop Costello's Butcher Shop Uptown Market BEST WINE TASTINGS Winner: Aragon Wine Market Casks And Flights Wine Tasting Room So Gourmet Uptown Market BEST COOKING CLASSES Winner: So Gourmet Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Jackson's Steakhouse Pensacola Cooks Kitchen BEST GROCERY STORE Winner: Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Apple Market East Hill Market Shoreline Food Store and International Deli BEST INTERNATIONAL FOOD MARKET Winner: Saigon Oriental Market & Deli Bien Dong Oriental Market Four Winds International Food Market Shoreline Food Store and International Deli BEST GOURMET/ SPECIALTY FOOD SHOP Winner: Bodacious Olive Costello's Butcher Shop Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Four Winds International Food Market

BEST FURNITURE STORE Winner: Alyssa's Etc. duh for garden and home Supertouch Vintage Toad Hall Antiques & Gifts BEST HOME DÉCOR & ACCESSORIES Winner: Rusted Arrow Mercantile Alyssa's duh for garden and home The Seashellmichelle Shop

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BEST BAR OVERALL Winner: chizuko The Cabaret Odd Colony Brewing Company Perfect Plain Brewing Company

BEST HAPPY HOUR Winner: The Cabaret The Fish House Deck Bar Perfect Plain Brewing Company The Wine Bar on Palafox

BEST BLOODY MARY Winner: Ruby Slipper Cafe Five Sisters Blues Café George Bistro + Bar The Grand Marlin

BEST NIGHT CLUB Winner: Seville Quarter Blend Lounge The Cabaret chizuko

BEST DRINK SPECIALS Winner: Play The Cabaret The Kennedy Perfect Plain Brewing Company

BEST MIMOSAS Winner: George Bistro + Bar Garden & Grain Pot Roast & Pinot Ruby Slipper Cafe

BEST BAR—DOWNTOWN Winner: Odd Colony Brewing Company The Cabaret The Kennedy Perfect Plain Brewing Company

BEST LADIES' NIGHT Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar Casks And Flights Wine Tasting Room Coastal County Brewing Company McGuire's Irish Pub

BEST MARTINI Winner: Global Grill Jackson's Steakhouse The Kennedy McGuire's Irish Pub

BEST BAR—CORDOVA AREA Winner: Coyotes Sports Bar George Bistro + Bar O'Riley's Uptown Tavern The Spanish Trail Pub

BEST COVER CHARGE WORTH PAYING Winner: The Cabaret chizuko The Roundup Seville Quarter

BEST SELECTION OF WINE Winner: The Wine Bar on Palafox Angelena's Ristorante Italiano Carmen's Lunch Bar Pot Roast & Pinot

BEST BAR—NORTH PENSACOLA/ NINE MILE ROAD Winner: Coastal County Brewing Company Mugs & Jugs Sammy Barker's Whiskey Runners Saloon

BEST DAY DRINKING Winner: Perfect Plain Brewing Company Odd Colony Brewing Company Paradise Bar & Grill Sneaky Tiki Bar

BEST BAR—WEST PENSACOLA/ PERDIDO KEY Winner: Gary's Brewery & Biergarten The Elbow Room Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Hub Stacey's at The Point BEST BAR—PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: Sneaky Tiki Bar Casino Beach Bar & Grille Paradise Bar & Grill Sandshaker BEST BAR—MILTON/PACE Winner: Beardless Brewhaus Brew Angels Brewery The Cove Bar Oops Alley BEST NEW BAR Winner: Odd Colony Brewing Company Emerald Republic Brewing Co. Garden & Grain The Kennedy

BEST DRINK MENU Winner: The Kennedy Garden & Grain Kingfisher Old Hickory Whiskey Bar BEST SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar Garden & Grain Restaurant IRON Union Public House BEST DAIQUIRIS/ FROZEN DRINKS Winner: Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar Capt'n Fun Nightclub The Dock Garden & Grain BEST BUSHWACKER Winner: Sandshaker Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar Garden & Grain Paradise Bar & Grill

BEST MARGARITA Winner: Garden & Grain Cactus Flower Cafe Red Fish Blue Fish Taco Agave BEST SIGNATURE DRINK Winner: Painkiller (Kingfisher) Bramble (Union Public House) First Lady (The Kennedy) King Koopa (Play) BEST SELECTION OF BEER ON TAP Winner: World of Beer Odd Colony Brewing Company Pensacola Bay Brewery Perfect Plain Brewing Company BEST SELECTION OF BOTTLED/ CANNED BEER Winner: The Magnolia chizuko Urban Swinery World of Beer BEST BREWERY Winner: Odd Colony Brewing Company Beardless Brewhaus Emerald Republic Brewing Co. Perfect Plain Brewing Company

BEST LOCAL BEER Winner: Holy Spin IPA (Perfect Plain Brewing Company) Bone Harvest (Odd Colony Brewing Company) Guy Cream Ale (Emerald Republic Brewing Co.) Lil Napoleon (Pensacola Bay Brewery) BEST BARTENDER Winner: Jacob Mata (Garden & Grain) Blake Jones (The Kennedy) Bill Looney (Perfect Plain Brewing Company) Nate Schweigert (Odd Colony Brewing Company) BEST DJ Winner: DJ Tiger dr0ne hdycvt Mr. Lao BEST DRAG QUEEN Winner: Lauren Mitchell Kendyll Michaels Monica Heart Terrah Card BEST SPORTS BAR Winner: Badlands Roadside Bar Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant The Ticket Sports Bar World of Beer BEST SPORTS TEAM CLUB HEADQUARTERS Winner: Play Badlands Roadside Bar O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown Seville Quarter BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR Winner: The Magnolia Azalea Cocktail Lounge chizuko Emerald Republic Brewing Co. BEST PET-FRIENDLY BAR Winner: Perfect Plain Brewing Company Beardless Brewhaus The Magnolia Odd Colony Brewing Company

BEST HOTEL BAR Winner: Cavu Club (at Pensacola Grand Hotel) Fish Heads (at Best Western Beachside Resort) Frank & Lola's Cafe (at Margaritaville Beach Hotel) Paradise Bar & Grill (at Paradise Inn) BEST BAR WITH A VIEW Winner: Casino Beach Bar & Grille The Bridge Bar & Sunset Lounge Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille Sneaky Tiki Bar BEST BAR AMBIANCE Winner: Odd Colony Brewing Company chizuko The Elbow Room The Kennedy BEST BAR FOR GAMES Winner: Play The Elbow Room Emerald Republic Brewing Co. Perfect Plain Brewing Company BEST TRIVIA NIGHT Winner: Perfect Plain Brewing Company Blend Lounge The Cabaret Seville Quarter BEST KARAOKE NIGHT Winner: Play The Cabaret Seville Quarter Sir Richards BEST BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC Winner: chizuko The Fish House Deck Bar Paradise Bar & Grill Seville Quarter BEST BAR FOOD Winner: The Elbow Room chizuko The Kennedy World of Beer

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R E S TA U R A N T S BEST RESTAURANT OVERALL Winner: Restaurant IRON Cactus Flower Cafe George Bistro + Bar The Grand Marlin BEST RESTAURANT— DOWNTOWN Winner: Restaurant IRON Carmen's Lunch Bar Global Grill SaBai on Jefferson

BEST RESTAURANT— CORDOVA AREA Winner: George Bistro + Bar The Leisure Club Coffee Bar & Restaurant O'Brien's Bistro & Bar Sake Cafe BEST RESTAURANT—EAST HILL Winner: Cactus Flower Cafe East Hill Pizza O'Zone Pizza Pub Tacos Mexicanos

BEST RESTAURANT—NORTH PENSACOLA/NINE MILE Winner: Sammy Barker's Lost Pizza Co. Pensacola True Grit American Bistro VooDoo BBQ & Grill BEST RESTAURANT— WEST PENSACOLA/PERDIDO KEY Winner: Kingfisher Fisherman's Corner Hub Stacey's at The Point The Jellyfish

BEST RESTAURANT— EAST PENSACOLA HEIGHTS Winner: The Magnolia Aunt Katie's Jerry's Drive In New Yorker Deli & Pizzeria BEST RESTAURANT— GULF BREEZE Winner: Lao Ocean Papa Nalu Aloha Grill Taco Rock Taste of Thai BEST RESTAURANT— PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: The Grand Marlin Casino Beach Bar & Grille Peg Leg Pete's Red Fish Blue Fish BEST RESTAURANT— PACE/MILTON Winner: Cactus Flower Cafe Blackwater Bistro Cosse's Place South Market BEST NEW RESTAURANT Winner: Angelena's Ristorante Italiano Aunt Katie's Lao Ocean Water Pig BBQ

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BEST BAKERY Winner: Craft Bakery Bluejay's Bakery J's Bakery and Cafe Milton Quality Bakery BEST BREAKFAST Winner: Another Broken Egg Cafe Aunt Katie's Coffee Cup Restaurant Scenic 90 Cafe BEST BRUNCH Winner: George Bistro + Bar End of The Line Cafe The Leisure Club Coffee Bar & Restaurant Ruby Slipper Cafe BEST LUNCH Winner: Carmen's Lunch Bar Kingfisher Nomadic Eats Union Public House BEST FOOD TRUCK Winner: Nomadic Eats Fresh Food Factory Le Dough Two Birds Street Food BEST GREEK CUISINE Winner: Founaris Bros.

Greek Restaurant Greek's Catering and Events Hip Pocket Deli Skopelos at New World

BEST MEXICAN CUISINE Winner: Cactus Flower Cafe Rio Bravo Tacos Mexicanos Taqueria El Asador

BEST ITALIAN CUISINE Winner: Angelena's Ristorante Italiano Bonelli's Café Italia Franco's Italian Restaurant V. Paul's Italian Ristorante BEST CHINESE CUISINE Winner: Chen's Kitchen Happy China House of Chong Shang Hai II

BEST JAPANESE CUISINE Winner: Nom Sushi Izakaya Ichiban Sake Cafe Tokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

BEST THAI CUISINE Winner: SaBai on Jefferson Taste of Thai Thai 54 Cuisine Thai Dishes BEST INDIAN CUISINE Winner: Taste of India Dinner India Restaurant & Grill Indian Grill Spice and Spirits

BEST VIETNAMESE CUISINE Winner: Saigon Oriental Market & Deli Pho Golden Palace Quickly Tu-Do BEST VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN CUISINE Winner: End of The Line Cafe chizuko Kingfisher Le Dough

BEST WAIT STAFF Winner: Global Grill Carmen's Lunch Bar Jackson's Steakhouse Restaurant IRON BEST WAITER Winner: Frank Perez (Union Public House) Nick Markovitz (Restaurant IRON) Ari Palanjian (Cactus Flower Cafe) Tony Williamson (Global Grill)

BEST SUSHI Winner: Sake Cafe Ichiban Khon's on Palafox Nom Sushi Izakaya

BEST WAITRESS Winner: Jessica Wolford (Hot Spot Barbecue) Jessica Martin (Cactus Flower Cafe) Cori Perez (Carmen's Lunch Bar) Taylor Wolfe (Restaurant IRON)

BEST GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS Winner: Carmen's Lunch Bar Bluejay's Bakery End of The Line Cafe Skopelos at New World

BEST COFFEE SHOP Winner: Bodacious Brew Constant Coffee & Tea Craft Bakery Fosko Coffee Barre

BEST SEAFOOD Winner: Peg Leg Pete's The Grand Marlin Joe Patti's Seafood Kingfisher BEST STEAKHOUSE Winner: Jackson's Steakhouse Coach-N-Four Steakhouse The District: Seville Steak & Seafood McGuire's Irish Pub BEST BBQ Winner: Hot Spot Barbecue Arlene Williams BBQ VooDoo BBQ & Grill Water Pig BBQ BEST SOUL FOOD Winner: Five Sisters Blues Café Arlene Williams BBQ The Dwarf (Legendary "Chicken Stand") The Tatted Vegan BEST WINE MENU Winner: Angelena's Ristorante Italiano Global Grill Restaurant IRON Skopelos at New World BEST ORIGINAL MENU Winner: Union Public House Carmen's Lunch Bar Global Grill Restaurant IRON

BEST BARISTA Winner: Madison Kuhhirte (Bodacious Brew) Mahlia Hensel (Polonza Bistro) Stephanie Jones (Mrs. Jones Cold Brew) Kyle Miller (Craft Bakery) BEST OUTDOOR DINING Winner: Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille Casino Beach Bar & Grille The Fish House Union Public House BEST PLACE TO SPLURGE Winner: Restaurant IRON Global Grill Jackson's Steakhouse Union Public House BEST PLACE TO EAT HEALTHY Winner: End of The Line Cafe Carmen's Lunch Bar The Daily Squeeze Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe BEST PLACE TO SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH Winner: Bluejay's Bakery Bubba's Sweet Spot Le Dough Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt

BEST ROMANTIC DINING Winner: Restaurant IRON Angelena's Ristorante Italiano Global Grill Jackson's Steakhouse

BEST CHEF Winner: Alex McPhail (Restaurant IRON) Brad Jones (Nom Sushi Izakaya) Brian Kaderavek (Kingfisher) Blake Rushing (Union Public House)

BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE Winner: Union Public House Carmen's Lunch Bar The Magnolia The Wine Bar on Palafox

BEST UP-AND-COMING CHEF Winner: Edward Lordman (Restaurant IRON) Sam Eckiss (Le Dough) Alex Lamonte (Troubadour Dining) Pam VanNess (SaBai on Jefferson)

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Winner: Red Fish Blue Fish Cafe Single Fin Flounder's Chowder House Peg Leg Pete's

BEST PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Winner: Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille Hub Stacey's Lucy's in the Square The Magnolia BEST SALAD BAR Winner: Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Seville Quarter Skopelos at New World So Chopped BEST TAKE OUT/TO GO Winner: VooDoo BBQ & Grill Carmen's Lunch Bar Kingfisher SaBai on Jefferson BEST FOOD DELIVERY Winner: Sky's Pizza Pie CitySpree Primal Nosh Shang Hai II BEST RESTAURANT FOR A BIRTHDAY DINNER Winner: Global Grill The Elbow Room George Bistro + Bar Restaurant IRON

BEST RESTAURANT FOR SPORTS FANS Winner: Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant Calvert's in the Heights O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown World of Beer BEST LATE NIGHT EATS Winner: Restaurant IRON chizuko Graffiti Pizza McGuire's Irish Pub BEST RESTAURANT TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS Winner: McGuire's Irish Pub The Fish House Peg Leg Pete's Union Public House

BEST GONE-BUT-NOTFORGOTTEN RESTAURANT Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Hopkins House Jerry's Cajun Sluggo's

FOO D BEST UNIQUELY PENSACOLA DISH Winner: Grits à Ya Ya (The Fish House) Hot Chicken Rice Bowl (Nomadic Eats) Mullet Platter (Kingfisher) Red Beans n Green Chilie Grits (Le Dough)

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BEST BAGELS Winner: Bagelheads Coffee Break Cafe Emerald Coast Bread Company McClure's New York Bagel & Sandwich Shoppe BEST CUP OF COFFEE Winner: Bodacious Brew Constant Coffee & Tea Craft Bakery Fosko Coffee Barre BEST ICED COFFEE Winner: Mrs. Jones Cold Brew Bodacious Brew Fosko Coffee Barre The Leisure Club Coffee Bar & Restaurant

BEST CHEESE PLATE Winner: The Magnolia Union Public House Urban Swinery The Wine Bar on Palafox

BEST SOUP Winner: Carmen's Lunch Bar Cactus Flower Cafe Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Kingfisher

BEST APPETIZERS Winner: Global Grill Nom Sushi Izakaya Restaurant IRON Union Public House

BEST PASTRIES Winner: Craft Bakery Bluejay's Bakery Henny Penny's Patisserie Le Dough

BEST BREAD Winner: Craft Bakery Carmen's Lunch Bar Emerald Coast Bread Company Joe Patti's Seafood

BEST ICED TEA Winner: Nomadic Eats Bodacious Brew Carmen's Lunch Bar Five Sisters Blues Café

BEST SANDWICH Winner: Shrimpburger (Kingfisher) The Alcaniz (Hub Stacey's) Knuckle Sandwich (End of The Line Cafe) Spanish Lump Crab Melt – Open Face (Carmen's Lunch Bar)

BEST JUICES/SMOOTHIES Winner: The Daily Squeeze Bon Beans Cafe Single Fin Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe

BEST CHICKEN SALAD Winner: Craft Bakery Carmen's Lunch Bar The Magnolia New Yorker Deli & Pizzeria

BEST PIZZA Winner: Sky's Pizza Pie East Hill Pizza Graffiti Pizza O'Zone Pizza Pub BEST STEAK Winner: Jackson's Steakhouse The District: Seville Steak & Seafood Global Grill McGuire's Irish Pub

BEST CHEESEBURGER Winner: Blue Dot Jerry's Drive In Sammy Barker's Tops Choice Hamburgers BEST HOT DOG Winner: Dog House Deli Fresh Food Factory Sammy Barker's The Wacked Out Weiner

Four Seasons Catering and Eatery McGuire's Irish Pub BEST WINGS Winner: Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant Hub Stacey's Sammy Barker's VooDoo BBQ & Grill

BEST OMELETTE Winner: Another Broken Egg Cafe Aunt Katie's CJ'S Kitchen & Grille Ruby Slipper Cafe BEST GRITS Winner: The Fish House Coffee Cup Restaurant George Bistro + Bar Le Dough BEST DONUTS Winner: Le Dough Más Que Dulces Maynard's Donut Co. Milton Quality Bakery BEST SPECIALTY TOASTS Winner: The Daily Squeeze Bodacious Brew Constant Coffee & Tea The Nest General Store BEST FRENCH FRIES Winner: George Bistro + Bar Kingfisher Sammy Barker's Tops Choice Hamburgers BEST FRIED CHICKEN Winner: Five Sisters Blues Café The Dwarf (Legendary "Chicken Stand")

BEST CAKES/CUPCAKES Winner: Kate's Cakes Bluejay's Bakery Craft Bakery Henny Penny's Patisserie BEST KING CAKE Winner: Le Dough Bluejay's Bakery Kingfisher Maynard's Donut Co.

BEST OYSTERS Winner: Peg Leg Pete's Atlas Oyster House Dave's Oyster Bar and Grill The Grand Marlin

BEST MAC-N-CHEESE Winner: The Magnolia Five Sisters Blues Café Kingfisher Melt Pensacola

BEST DELI Winner: New Yorker Deli & Pizzeria Apple Market Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Shoreline Food Store and International Deli

BEST LATTE Winner: Constant Coffee & Tea Bodacious Brew Craft Bakery Polonza Bistro

BEST BURRITO Winner: Cactus Flower Cafe Le Dough Tacos Mexicanos Taqueria El Asador

BEST TACO Winner: Tacos Mexicanos Nomadic Eats Taco Rock Taqueria El Asador

BEST SALADS Winner: Carmen's Lunch Bar George Bistro + Bar Kingfisher So Chopped BEST BOWLS Winner: Nomadic Eats Cafe Single Fin City Bowls South Pineapple Express Rice Bowls BEST PLACE TO BUY LOCAL PRODUCE Winner: The Farm Bailey's Produce & Nursery Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Palafox Market BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN DISH Winner: Knuckle Sandwich (End of The Line Cafe) Biscuits and Gravy (Le Dough) Jackfruit Sandwich (Kingfisher) Kimchi Tater Salad (chizuko) BEST DESSERTS Winner: Chrisoula's Cheesecake Shoppe End of The Line Cafe Global Grill Kingfisher BEST ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT Winner: Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt Craft Bakery Dolce & Gelato Mister Softee Northwest Florida

BEST MILKSHAKES Winner: Old City Market Inc. Jerry's Drive In Mister Softee Northwest Florida The Tin Cow BEST ORIGINAL MENU ITEM Winner: Hot Chicken Rice Bowl (Nomadic Eats) Black Garlic Butter Escargot & Gnocchi (Restaurant IRON) Doughchos (Le Dough) Shrimpburger (Kingfisher) BEST LUNCH SPECIALS Winner: Carmen's Lunch Bar Kingfisher Nomadic Eats Sky's Pizza Pie BEST WEEKLY SPECIAL Winner: Burgers and Bordeaux (Union Public House) Donuts in the Park (Le Dough) Half-Price Sushi Tuesdays (Atlas Oyster House) Prime Time Tuesday (Jackson's Steakhouse) BEST LOCAL FOOD MANUFACTURER Winner: The Hummus Lady C & D Mill East Hill Honey Co. Emerald Coast Bread Company BEST LOCAL BEVERAGE MANUFACTURER Winner: Big Jerk Soda Co. The Daily Squeeze Mrs. Jones Cold Brew Wild Magnolia Kombucha

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BLAB TV

121 S. Palafox, Ste. D, blabtv.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Without great employees, we would not have been able to provide the extra service our clients needed during these very difficult times.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Never give up.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? The bridges opening and COVID-19 being a distant memory.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Too many to mention.

Answers by: Doug Bunze, General Manager

COUNCIL ON AGING OF WEST FLORIDA

875 Royce St., coawfla.org What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

During this pandemic, we hear about essential workers, such as first responders, medical personnel and store employees to name a few.

They justifiably receive much praise. Often missing are workers in the human services arena, who have continued to serve frail elders and others in need with little or no fanfare.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? To always have an attitude of gratitude—and that is hard.

Being grateful for the "good stuff" in my life.

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What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Our agency, other nonprofits and private businesses have suffered lots of losses— loss of income, loss of business and cutbacks in programs and staff. And the same holds true for governmental agencies. Looking forward to beginning the repair of the damage caused by COVID-19—if that will ever be possible.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I respect and admire those direct human service providers and all of their employees, such as TLC Caregivers, Home Instead Senior Care and other home-health agencies that, amid this COVID-19 nightmare, continued to provide services to frail, homebound elders in spite of possible risks.

Answers by: John B. Clark, CEO

FRIENDS OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

ecasfriends.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Our fosters, volunteers and the staff at the shelter are some of the most kind and dedicated people in town. Our "Friends" on Facebook are generous beyond our greatest expectations. We are so lucky to have such wonderful support, even in the toughest times.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Always work toward the greater good.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We will continue to work for the animals we love so much. We look forward to finding a new normal for our organization and the community as a whole.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? There are so many wonderful businesses and organizations in our community. Some of our favorites are Spanish Trail Veterinary Hospital, 400 Paws, A HOPE, Parkway Animal Hospital, Hillman Veterinary Clinic, Vanity Fur, Cain's Dog House, The Wine Bar on Palafox, Spahr Brewing Company and Whacked Out Weiner.

Answers by: Kim Rainer, President

HURON/STUDER GROUP

350 W. Cedar St., Ste. 300, studergroup.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

The culture you create matters a lot for your people and for those you serve.

Grounding yourself, your team and your company in mission, values and compassion can help lead you through necessary change and disruption. Let the uncertainty you're experiencing unlock innovation and cultivate resilience.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

"Never underestimate the difference you can make."—Quint Studer What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Seeing the benefit and reward from all we've learned, experienced and made an effort to address this year.

Ultimately, expanding our impact and the difference we can make for our employees, our community, education and healthcare.

Answers by: Debbie Ritchie, Studer Group President/CEO

NEWSRADIO 92.3 – AM 1620

7251 Plantation Road, newsradio923.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

A time of growing and learning. We have always strived to be flexible with our business, employees and our client partners and agile to move quickly and efficiently, but so far, 2020 has taken that to a higher level. It has made us stronger on so many levels.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Fail quickly. Growth never happens without change. It's about knowing how to learn and grow from every decision.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We trust that our business, city and communities will come out of 2020 more aware and stronger from the experience.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Key lime pie from Kelly's Specialty Pies, fresh cantaloupe and tomatoes from Bailey's Produce & Nursery and watching the sunset with a cool beverage on the deck at Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill.

Answers by: Kevin King, Operations Director

NORTH HILL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC.

historicnorthhill.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has shown us the value of what we do in building a neighborhood where neighbors know one another and can depend on these vital relationships during a crisis to lend assistance—neighbors helping neighbors.

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Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

All of us have something valuable to bring to this world. That's one of the things that connects us as neighbors.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We are looking forward to being able to come together again as a neighborhood family for our picnics and outdoor movies in the park.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? We enjoy being a part of the revitalization of Pensacola's beautiful downtown and the ability to walk and bike to unique shops and restaurants.

Answers by: Melanie Nichols, Board Member

PENSACOLA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

300 W. Leonard St., pensacolahabitat.org What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught us that even in the face of adversity, our community is resilient. Not only do they support each other, but they have blown us away with the love and support they have had for us and our mission of making affordable homeownership a reality in our community.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

I think of our families and focus on our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? As the need for affordable housing in our area continues to grow, we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the city by helping them bring more affordable housing options to our community.

Five hundred homes in five years is a huge undertaking, but together we can do it.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? We have so many local businesses that continually support us throughout the year. We truly couldn't do what we do for our community without their support. We would like to mention Gene's Floor Covering, Gulf Power, Adcox Imports and Innisfree Hotels for their financial contributions this challenging year.

Answers by: Kristin O'Bryan, Senior Communications Associate

PENSACOLA SPORTS

101 W. Main St., pensacolasports.org What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

It has been a challenging year for the event and tourism industry—even more so when your mission involves both. Creativity and quality every day are vital.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Be who you are on your best day.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? A return to group activities without worry. A repaired bridge. Not the old ways and not the new norm but a better norm.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Great food—especially the abundance of seafood—and living where the world comes to visit and progress.

Answers by: Ray Palmer, President/CEO October 22, 2020

SUNDAY'S CHILD

sundayschild.org What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

That when faced with new challenges, the Sunday's Child board and members are adaptive, innovative and determined to carry on the mission of inspiring LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality while giving back to Pensacola Bay Area nonprofit organizations.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

"I can't change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails."—Jimmy Dean What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? This year's COVID-19 challenges required that we adjust the way we accomplish our work. Some adjustments worked well, and I look forward to applying lessons learned for a better experience for both our board and our members and to better serve the nonprofit community in the coming year.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? As a member of a philanthropic group like Sunday's Child, I am always amazed by the great work of our local nonprofits and the citizens that support them. We live in a very generous community, which helps make Pensacola a great place to live.

Answers by: Gary Rhodes, President

“ There are many reasons I choose to teach at The University of West Florida, and they’re all because of the people. They make all the difference.”

WSRE

1000 College Blvd., wsre.org What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

We can adapt as required for fulfilling our roles in the community. When schools closed, WSRE adjusted our broadcast schedule to offer curriculum-aligned programs, and we launched an At-Home Learning website with free resources for teachers and parents. With our own COVID closure, we learned to produce local programs from home.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Mister Rogers advised children to "look for the helpers" in times of crisis. "You will always find people who are helping."

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Educational outreach is a big part of WSRE's mission as a PBS station. We look forward to reopening our Imagination Station early learning centers at Blue Wahoos Stadium and Weis Elementary School, and we hope to bring back PBS KIDS & Family Day at Gulfarium and Be My Neighbor Day. Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Many local restaurants support WSRE by participating in the annual Wine & Food Classic, our largest fundraiser. We cannot hold the event this year; however, The District: Seville Steak & Seafood, McGuire's Irish Pub, Pot Roast & Pinot and Skopelos at New World are partnering with us for an exciting new TV version called "Beyond the Menu" on Thanksgiving.

Answers by: Jill Hubbs, WSRE General Manager

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Thank you, Pensacola!

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who help make this region a wonderful place to live, work, grow and play.

Answers by: Candy McGuyre, Director of Corporate Marketing

ANDREWS INSTITUTE REHABILITATION

1040 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Unit 101, andrewsinstitute.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

At a whole new level, we have witnessed the incredible resilience of our community and the compassionate dedication of our team members. While 2020 presented many difficulties, we are confident that we will get through these challenges together and thrive. Our mission to help people throughout life's journey continues.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

As a part of Baptist Health Care, our mission is helping people throughout life's journey. That is our purpose.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Continuing efforts to be the trusted partner for improving the quality of life for those we serve. Exciting developments to be that partner include our new freestanding ER/urgent care located in South Santa Rosa and the work at our new Brent Lane campus that will continue through the 2023 opening.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? We support our local businesses and community partners who help enrich and enhance the lives of others. Andrews Institute values individuals and entities

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BEAR LEVIN STUDER FAMILY YMCA

165 E. Intendencia St., ymcanwfl.org What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

YMCA members are amazing. We entered this year strong because of member support, and we will emerge strong because of it. Our staff has taken great steps to ensure safety, and our overwhelmingly positive feedback indicates members appreciate those steps.

We've also learned how to pivot fast.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

The Y is here for good.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? This community is resilient. Look at how we've handled hurricanes, an oil spill, etc. We are confident that our staff, members, donors and volunteers will unite to manage these tough times and move forward. We expect people will care for our city and each other even more.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Our team loves our neighbors, especially the Bodacious Shops, Graffiti Pizza and Hub Stacey's. We enjoy the landscape of our current downtown, especially great outdoor spaces on Palafox and at Community Maritime Park.

Answers by: Andrea Rosenbaum, Director of Advancement

COASTAL FITNESS TRAINING

6057 Gulf Breeze Parkway, coastalfitnesstraining.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught us that our clients and staff members are family. They supported us and stood by us during such a scary time for them and us. We have learned that God has put those people in our lives and put us through these circumstances to help us grow.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? "The Lord is within you, you will not fail."—Psalm 46:5 What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? A whole new energy and outlook for our business and our community. We're excited to see growth and excitement for growth.

Pretty much, we're excited for a do-over.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Kista Haas Photography, City Bowls South and The Vine Wine Bar, Bistro & Shoppe.

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DISKO LEMONADE

120 S. Jefferson St., diskolemonade.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Wow, what a question. I think it might take a novel to answer it. But, in short, 2020 has shown me what great capacity people have to love, support each other and adapt. I am so grateful and amazed by my teachers and students.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

I can do hard things.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? 2020 has shown me more than ever to be present. This year was whack, and none of us could have predicted it. So let's look forward and continue to be grateful, work hard and rise to the challenge to help people learn and grow. Bring it on.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I am writing this from The Drowsy Poet, so shout out. Old Hickory Whiskey Bar, SaBai on Jefferson, The BlowOut Bar, Stay the Spa, Escape Wellness Spa, Bodacious, Angelena's Ristorante Italiano, The Kennedy, Melobay, Primal Nosh, Healthy Coast Meals, Old City Market, Apple Market, Perfect Plain Brewing Company and Clean Eatz. I could go on and on.

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PILATES CORE TRAINING

1308 Dunmire St., pilatescoretraining.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

To love your clients and desire to give them the best possible service and also create an environment of acceptance and belonging in a non-judgmental way. Secondly, to always be prepared for whatever comes. Be responsible with your resources to get through any difficult times.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Everything is in divine order and timing.

What am I learning from this experience?

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I see us continuing to supply a fun, safe and accepting healing place. We plan to

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Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Skopelos at New World, Ever'man, Publix, the beautiful beaches, Joe Patti's Seafood, Community Maritime Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, Ciao Bella Boutique and Salon, Dillard's, Shearlock Salon, Talbots and Staci Miron's art classes.

Answers by: Barbara Bruni, Owner/ Instructor/Therapist

10TH AVENUE HAIR DESIGNS

1000 E. Cervantes St., 10thavenuehair.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

We have all had to navigate the unknown and seemingly endless challenges in 2020, but we have endured together. The positivity and strength of our team, and our support of one another, has brought us closer and made us even more passionate about what we're fortunate to do every day.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? "You can either throw in the towel or use it to wipe the sweat from your brow."—Daniel Mason Jones What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Taking all the positives that we have gained from our 2020 hardships and being able to carry them forward to continue growing.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? End of the Line Cafe, Tacos Mexicanos, Running Wild, Mrs. Jones Cold Brew, Jade Tree Succulents, Mister Softee of Pensacola, The Elbow Room, Behind the Grind podcast, Brethren Coffee Roasters, Rachel Eidson Art, Rescue Project and Pensacola pet rescues.

Answers by: Cody and Namrita Brooke, Owners

ALI ROUDABUSH TATTOOS AT THE WESTERN ROSE

18 S. De Villiers St. What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

In the middle of a pandemic, I signed a lease and opened a private studio. Our opening day was delayed, and things have been pretty wild since then. I learned just how deep the love and support of my customers is, with people scraping by and still getting tattooed. I learned I am ready for challenges.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Just keep your head up and do your best; good things will follow.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Of course, I want personal growth and I want my business to stay steady. Beyond that, well, I want to see more unity— locally and globally.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Kalbi Ichiban, El Agave Mexican Restaurant, Saturn Col-

lection, Parcel Vintage, Cobalt Studio, Ever'man and, of course, Gilded Pensacola.

Answers by: Ali Roudabush, Owner of Ali Roudabush Tattoos, Co-Owner of The Western Rose

AVALON APARTMENT HOMES

8800 Pine Forest Road, avalonliving.net What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers? We've learned our business, clients and employees are extremely resilient no matter the situation.

It has brought all of us closer together.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

There is only one way to eat an elephant—a bite at a time.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I look forward to seeing Pensacola continue to grow. In addition, I'm excited to see our company expand along the Gulf Coast.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? We love The Grand Marlin. We have our company holiday party there every year.

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BEULAH DOG GROOMING

7653 Helms Road, beulahdoggrooming.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught us resilience. Our wonderful clients have been incredibly supportive as we created a COVID-safe salon and helped us to maintain a positive outlook each day. Their adorable dogs have kept us smiling through the tough times.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Que sera, sera; it is what it is.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? As a business, we are still growing, and we hope to bring on another team member in 2021. Beulah is growing rapidly, and we would like to see it blossom into a welcoming and supportive community.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Humphreys Hitch and Trailer, Dennis Auto Repair, Dean Manning DMD, HealthSource Chiropractic and Shearlock Salon.

Answers by: Ellen Morris, Owner/ Head Groomer

CAIN'S DOG HOUSE

1738 Creighton Road, cainsdoghouse.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has been challenging with a lot of struggle, sadness and frustration for all. Our staff has proven resilient and dedicated through everything, and I am so proud of them. We cherish our amazing clients and appreciate how adaptive everyone has been to the new procedures to keep everyone safe.

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"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."—Philippians 4:13 What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We are looking forward to a great 2021, especially all of the pups and kitties we will get to love on. I am hopeful to see more kindness, patience and love displayed between one another overall.

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CLARK PARTINGTON ATTORNEYS AT LAW

125 E. Intendencia St., clarkpartington.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Our firm is filled with very professional cando people who keep us going through thick and thin. Our clients rely on us to be there for them, no matter what is going on in the world, and we are there.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? "This too shall pass," followed by, "It is what it is."

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? A vaccine, so we will be able to shake a client's hand and do business face to face without masks. We look forward to our firm growing as our city continues its journey to becoming a "Best City" through the work and advocacy of its residents.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Downtown, overall, is my favorite place to be. It has become a place for people to congregate and celebrate our beautiful area.

Answers by: Michelle A. Boehm, Firm Administrator

CONNA O'DONOVAN REAL ESTATE

913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Ste. 38, pensacolahomelistings.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

It is always important to be adaptable in times of change. We lead our teams through the discomfort of uncertainties, maintaining hope that these moments make us stronger. This earns us confidence and trust that we strive to maintain with our clients for which we are truly grateful.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

A setback is an opportunity for a comeback.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We are "Pensacola Strong." We are "Core Strong." We've been in business for 30 years and survived a lot. We have always come back from any setback stronger than before.

These changes and challenges are tough on all of us; we get through it together.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? The Rally Foundation, IMPACT 100 and Children's Home Society of Florida. Enjoying bike rides through Fort Pickens; taking the ferry downtown on Gallery Nights. Nothing beats a day on Pensacola Beach then cooking up something fresh from Joe Patti's in time for a beautiful sunset.

Answers by: Conna O'Donovan, Owner/Realtor

FRAMING BY DESIGN

4718 N. W St., framingbydesignpensacola.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

After 35 years of being a picture framer and

24 years of being the owner in Pensacola, I have seen how fragile business can be. Our customers, however, have been wonderfully supportive and loyal through these challenging times. A huge thank you to you— you all know who you are.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Oh yes, <slow, steady, deep breaths>, repeat (in my head), "Everything will work out perfectly!" (Always said with the exclamation mark) What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Moving forward, continue finding what our new normal will be. And, of course, a more prosperous year than 2020.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I do my best to support local businesses. A couple of my favorites at this time are duh for garden and home. Also, I found a new (for me)—a small market I adore called Costello's Butcher Shop on Fairfield and Lillian Highway. They have competitively priced meats (so much tastier than chain store grocers) and specialty items.

Answers by: Gyna Sellers, CPF, Owner/President

GILDED PENSACOLA AT THE WESTERN ROSE

18 S. De Villiers St. What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught me to have faith and trust my vision and that I have the most amazing customers ever.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? My favorite mantra is "trouble don't last always."

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I'm looking forward to continued growth in my skills and building my business.

Constant evolution.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Local favorites of mine are Ruby Gin, Cobalt Studio, Pretty Baked, Parcel Vintage, Bluejay's Bakery, Victoria Billingsworth Tattoos and last, but certainly not least, my studio mate, Ali Roudabush Tattoos.

Answers by: Savannah Locklin, Owner of Gilded Pensacola, Co-Owner at The Western Rose

GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION

220 E. Nine Mile Road, gogulfwinds.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

The challenges of 2020 have taught us that our business, our staff and our members are adaptable and resilient. Everyone is trying to make the best of a year filled with uncertainty and hardships.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Gulf Winds has long followed the mantra "Service that soars above." We put our members first, no matter the circumstances.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We look forward to opening our branch lobbies and sharing a cup of coffee with our members again. We miss the Blue Wahoos, the Blue Angels, the theatre, the restaurants, the festivals, the concerts and

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all the events and activities that make Pensacola a fun place to live.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? We are proud to partner with local nonprofit organizations like Manna Food Pantries, Council on Aging, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, Ronald McDonald House and Junior Achievement. These organizations are caring and selfless. They really make our community a better place for everyone.

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THE KELLY GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY

850 S. Palafox, fa.morganstanley.com/thekellygroup What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Bringing a higher level of service—above and beyond expectations—is always a good way to run your business. In addition, finding ways to keep the plan on track, regardless of market conditions, is key to our clients.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

People matter. Communication is key. Family comes first. Service above and beyond.

Find joy in all you do.

What are you looking forward to next year— for your business, our city and beyond? I am looking forward to adding people to our team who can bring new insight and passions to the way we run and enhance our unique process of service, planning and investing. I look forward to helping multi-generational clients in Pensacola as well as across the country.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? New Yorker Deli &

Pizzeria, Goat Lips Chew & Brew House, Hub Stacy's, Roger Scott Tennis Center, RG Tennis Center, Dog House Deli, Cordova Family Dentistry, Philly's Cheesesteaks & Hoagies, O'Zone Pizza Pub and World Gym–Pensacola.

Answers by: Chris Kelly, Senior Vice President/Portfolio Management Director

NAI PENSACOLA

naipensacola.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught me that if we all cooperate and communicate, we can survive anything.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Don't let circumstances get you down because bad things will pass. Hand-wringing doesn't help a thing and only spreads despair.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? 2021 is going to be a wonderful year.

We will come back stronger, smarter, tougher and more grateful for the small wins.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I have really missed lunch at Jackson's Steakhouse. Other favorites include sushi at Dharma Blue, South Market, George Bistro + Bar, the bar at Angelena's Ristorante Italiano and debris collection trucks.

Answers by: DeeDee Davis, Broker, CEO

SACRED GROUNDS TATTOO STUDIO

7 E. De Soto St., sacredgroundstattoostudio.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

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Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Good tattoos aren't cheap, and cheap tattoos aren't good.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We want to continue to offer a quality art product to our clients who trust us with their permanent additions to their skin.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? End of the Line Cafe and Cafe Single Fin are regular lunch spots.

Answers by: Shauncey Fury, Tattoo Artist

SERENDIPITY SKINCARE STUDIO

208 S. Alcaniz Street #A, serendipitythespa.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has been one heck of a roller coaster ride, not only for me and my business but also for many others. This year taught us patience, positivity (believe it or not) and to always expect the unexpected. My clients are special to me. We have become sounding boards for each other through this crazy year.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

If the grass looks greener on the other side, stop comparing, stop complaining and water the grass you're standing on.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I'm looking forward to new treatments and services that I have been working toward offering soon. It's going

to be exciting and rewarding for myself and my clients. I'm hoping that this country can repair the turmoil it's been in for the past few years. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I love the food trucks. I'm not partial. They bring a unique choice for a fast bite to eat when I'm in a hurry.

Answers by: Jen Messer, Owner/ Master Esthetician

SIDNI THE HAIR WITCH

801 N. Ninth Ave., facebook.com/colorcreationsbysidni What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

That community is absolutely everything. My clients supported me through the shut down by purchasing gift cards, bringing me toilet paper and making sure that my family and I were okay and supported. I couldn't have made it through it without them.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Just be cool.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Growth and adaptation. I hope we as a community can learn from our past and grow out of this pandemic something new and better. I can't wait to see the light on the horizon, and I know it's coming soon.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Mrs. Jones Cold Brew, The Drowsy Poet, Fosko Coffee Barre, Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch, The Celtic Cauldron and Enchanted Teas and Hawsey's Book Index.

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1501 West Garden St., sweetbetsytattoos.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

We are so grateful for the incredible love and support shown by our clients this year. We have learned—deeply—that resiliency, our love for our community and the loyalty of our clients will get us through anything. Well, that and having a Chloe Fury on your team.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Sweetness ain't weakness. The only way to get stronger is to refuse to give up. WWCS: What would Chloe say?

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We are looking forward to returning the love and support to my team and friendclients that they have afforded me this year in a meaningful way, beyond tattooing, cosmetology, charity and activism. Finding ways to be truly helpful to our community is a constant part of our ethical system.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Hair-Do Pensacola Salon, JT Sawyer, LLC, Emerald Republic Brewing Co., Big Finish, LLC, Awesome Painting, CAB Yachts, The Western Rose, Hula Moon, B's Bees, Stings & Things, Sacred Grounds Tattoo Studio, BGS Business Services, Gary's Homebrew, fiber rug artist Juliette Dolence, tattooer Courtney Rice and all the vegan restaurants.

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CARRIAGES OF PENSACOLA

3852 Lane Road, carriagesofpensacola.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught me that Pensacolians appreciate the intrinsic wholesome value we share with them through our draft horses. In these chaotic times, the simple farm life of our agrarian heritage remains a cornerstone. Daily work, the best care and compassion for our animals is appreciated more now than ever.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Focus on what's important.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We anticipate 2021 to be the year of the wedding. So much restriction and tension will give way to people focusing on getting on with their lives and a bright future.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? One of our favorite downtown hideaways is The Aragon Café— locally owned, delicious food, great coffee and a warm and charming atmosphere. Visit them on South Ninth Avenue the next chance you get. Tell them the Carriage Lady sent you.

Answers by: Barbara Righter, Owner

CHRISSY HELVENSTON FLORAL DESIGN

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Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Focus on the things you can control and don't stress about the rest.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? In the next year, we are looking forward to expanding beyond weddings and enriching lives with florals every day. We want to do more hands-on, communitybased projects and continue collaborating with other floral lovers.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I have so many. You can easily find me at the following weekly— Perfect Plain Brewing Company, Odd Colony Brewing Company, Graffiti Pizza, Restaurant IRON, Khon's on Palafox, Fosko Coffee Barre, Rusted Arrow Mercantile, The Mole Hole, Carlstedt's (the No. 1 floral provider), Bluejay's Bakery, Hair + Co, Luxe Lash + Co, The Kennedy and Garden & Grain.

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8909 Gristmill Way, facebook.com/djtomproductions What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has been different on many levels.

Thank you to all of my couples for trusting me.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Whatever it takes to make your dream wedding a reality.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Working with all of the amazing couples and helping them with one of the best days of their lives.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Sowell Farms and Phocus Photography are amazing families to work with. Gent's Formal Wear and The Bridal Suite on Nine Mile Road are the best around.

There are so many great local businesses; I just strive to stay local whenever possible.

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HAIR + CO

1627 W. Garden St., hairandco.salon What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Everyone is deserving of grace. And honestly, the saying "when it rains it pours," that's when the flowers produce the most vivid blooms.

It's been a hard year but, man, have there been some beautiful silver linings, including some of the incredible additions we've made to our team.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Just keep looking to where the light pours in.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? More beautiful hair—but not just beautiful hair. The world is changing, and we learn from the souls that sit in our chairs every day. We are hoping to grow our business in unexpected ways that help to better our world and the people in it.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? George Bistro + Bar and Polonza for our food and coffee fuel, Losobe LLC for our sign and woodworking needs and Emily Veal for her marketing genius.

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2878 Gulf Breeze Parkway, facebook.com/bluemagnoliasalon What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

When I think of 2020, a few words that come to mind are teamwork, preparedness, patience, resilience—the will to overcome difficult life events and reflect on what we have learned from it. And that we are a lot tougher than we ever imagined.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Stay focused on your blessings and you will not care nearly as much about life's imperfections.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I’m looking forward to enjoying our city in its entirety again. I feel like we are almost past this crazy, unexpected chain of events. As for Magnolia Bride, we have some new, fun projects we're working on but mostly excited to get back to doing bomb hair and makeup for our amazing brides.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? So many— like food trucks at The Garden at Palafox + Main, Hub Stacey's, Seville Quarter and Fosko Coffee Barre. Me and my kiddos also love Bubba’s Sweet Spot. We love strolling around downtown any chance we get and enjoying all the shopping and dining.

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SOUTHERN FRILLS WEDDINGS & EVENTS

4175 Castle Gate Drive, southernfrillsevents.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught us to be more patient and know that we are stronger than we think. We are facing unprecedented times and truly have to take things day by day, but everything always works itself out.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

God has a plan. And as long as you trust in him, you're on the right path.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I am so excited to get these couples married. With so many postponements and reschedules, I want to give my clients the most epic wedding they have been waiting for.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I love Luxe Lash + Co. The space is so fresh and intentional.

George Bistro + Bar for the cocktails and an excuse to show off a trendy outfit. The English Team at Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast is so hardworking and efficient and helped us sell and buy several homes.

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TAP THE COAST - MOBILE BAR & BEVERAGE CO.

tapthecoast.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

I believe if we can make it through COVID-19 as a new business with less than a year under

our belt, we can make it through anything. The support we've had from our family, friends and the community has been incredible. Without all of you, we wouldn't be here today.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."—Bob Marley What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I'm looking forward to moving beyond COVID-19 and getting back to normal—seeing our city grow, businesses flourish and finding ways we can help make it better for the future. I also hope college football returns next fall (go Noles).

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? A few of my favorites are Rusted Arrow Mercantile, Nomadic Eats, S&K Boutique, the local coffee shops downtown and George Bistro + Bar for date night or brunch. I'm especially grateful for entrepreneurial resources through the Studer Community Institute and for my mentors at The Spring who have helped me and my business grow.

Answers by: Dannon, Owner/Founder

WEDDINGWALLS EVENT DECOR & RENTALS

4865 W. Spencerfield Road, Pace, weddingwalls.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 is definitely one for the books. Being in the event industry, we are already accustomed to change, but we have certainly learned that we can handle more change

than we could have ever imagined. We love this industry, and we know this too shall pass.

Love is not canceled.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Tough times don't last, but tough people do.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Next year, we pray for normalcy.

Planning events with no limitations, back to large crowds, Gallery Nights, going to the theatre and a concert or just having all of your 50-plus family members over for a cookout without a mask or the worry of anyone getting sick.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? There are so many wonderful businesses in our area, it's hard to pick just a few.

Answers by: Tracy and Steve Lastinger, Owners

BAMBOOZE FINE WINE & LIQUOR

8084 N. Davis Highway, Ste. F3, bamboozefinewine.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught us that in good times and in extremely difficult times, people still drink.

Thank goodness and cheers.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? One day at a time (wait, that might be AA).

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What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? A vaccine.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Sake Cafe, Garden & Grain, Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille, The Grand Marlin, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, The Butcher Shoppe and Maverick Surf Shop.

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SUSAN CAMPBELL JEWELRY

susancampbelljewelry.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Relationships are worth their weight in gold.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Relentless.

Fighting. Spirit.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Balance. Equity. Levity. And 10,000 years of fresh, clean air.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Graceful oak trees, mating pairs of bald eagle, back and front yards.

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THE TECH HANDYMAN

6224 N. Ninth Ave., Ste. 6, techhandymanfl.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

How truly essential we are. So many people relied on us to help them move from the office or school to work from home or learn from home.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? We keep going because our community needs us to keep communication uninterrupted.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We plan to stay in Pensacola. We played with the idea of a Gulf Breeze location, but now we know something as important as a bridge isn't guaranteed.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Restaurant IRON, Joe's Caribe, Union Public House, Ichiban, East Hill Pizza, Dolce & Gelato, Alpha Customs and Blue Sky Landscaping.

Answers by: Ryan Galvan, Owner

TOAD HALL ANTIQUES & GIFTS

824 E. Belmont St., toadhallantiques.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Great customer service is a goal we strive toward on a daily basis, but 2020 really had us break it down to the bare bones. We offered home and curbside delivery and showing of new items, as well as free shipping. Whatever made them comfortable made us happy.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Pass the vodka.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I'm praying for a healthy and positive 2021. I hope this pandemic has passed and our city can start moving forward again. I hope my customers feel secure in their safety that they want to get out and shop.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Global Grill, The Wine Bar on Palafox, Peg Leg Pete's, The Grand Marlin, Wahoos Stadium and the Saenger Theatre.

Answers by: Dana McBride, Owner

AZALEA COCKTAIL LOUNGE

810 N. Davis St., facebook.com/azaleacocktaillounge What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has been a wild year, but Pensacola always comes together as a community.

Our staff and customers—the entire Azalea family—have been great as we've worked through these challenges.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Power through it.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Looking forward to a healthy and happy 2021, in which life returns to as normal as it can; we live in a world where we treat each other with respect and decency regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, etc; In the meantime, everyone is welcome at the Z. Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Vinyl Music Hall, Apple Market, Jerry's Drive In, Joe Patti's, Blue Dot and Restaurant IRON. Answers by: Larry B. Johnson, Owner

BADLANDS ROADSIDE BAR

23 S. Palafox, facebook.com/nynbadlands What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Wow—resiliency, hope and strength.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

One day at a time.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I'm looking forward to a return to somewhat normalcy and moving forward with the growth and progress of our city.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Intermission and Hub Stacey's.

Answers by: Nick Zangari, Owner

THE CABARET

101 S. Jefferson St. What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Agility and adaptability are traits each business must possess. Necessity is the creator of behaviors. Each of us must determine what behaviors are acceptable to carry forward and which are to be left behind. Talents must be as flexible and long-term oriented. The goal is to thrive, not survive.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

This too shall pass.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? The COVID pandemic caused everyone gross model variation. It will be intriguing to watch the growth associated by everyone taking advantage of the opportunities the pandemic has presented as these variations come to fruition, whether it be extended hours, services or simply quality of goods.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Fosko Coffee Barre,

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Taqueria El Asador, Hot Spot BBQ, New Yorker Deli, Dyer Food Truck, Old City Market, Sundays at the beach, all cultural festivals and parades, Blue Angels practice shows and the nonprofit organization Sunday's Child.

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EMERALD REPUBLIC BREWING CO.

1414 W. Government St., emeraldrepublicbrewing.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

We truly have one of the best communities that you can find. The rallying around local to shop small—businesses helping other businesses, breweries helping breweries—was incredible. Our team went through a lot together and has come out stronger than before.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Nothing lasts forever.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Year one. We opened the brewery on Dec. 5, 2019—just in time to have a year that nobody could have predicted thrown our way.

And we're not alone in this scenario. But we've looked at it as a trial run, and our first "real" year starts fresh in 2021.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Spahr Brewing Company, Odd Colony Brewing Company, Cub's Crawfish, chizuko (come back ASAP, please), End of the Line Cafe and Union Public House.

If you can't tell, we like food and beer.

Answers by: Veronique Zayas, Co-founder

EAST HILL PIZZA

2030 N. 12th Ave., easthillpizza.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught us the true meaning of being resilient and the importance of having a strong and reliable team. It has also taught us the meaning of giving back to the ones who need it the most during this trying time.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Tough times never last, but tough teams do.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? We look forward to meeting new customers and seeing our loyal ones. We also hope to continue to give back to the community when we can and hopefully win Best of the Coast's Best Pizza and Best Restaurant in East Hill in 2021.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? We love to frequent many of the local restaurants, but some of our favorites are Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille, The District: Seville Steak and Seafood, Petrella's Italian Cafe, Taqueria El Asador, J's Bakery and Café and Szotski's Cheesecakes.

Answers by: Darlyne Zoltak, Owner

GREEK'S CATERING AND EVENTS 3960 Spanish Trail, greekscatering.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

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and how people have pivoted and made the most of the situation makes us proud to call Pensacola our home.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? With God, all things are possible. Faith and family are at the center point of everything for us.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? For our business, we are looking forward to seeing continued growth in our food truck sector and how that develops and evolves. For our city and beyond, we are hopeful of regaining some normalcy relative to COVID and having a renewed appreciation for all that our city offers.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? There are a lot of great options, but some that stand out are The District: Seville Steak & Seafood, Chrisoula's Cheesecake, Broussard's (the Navarre location is awesome), George Bistro + Bar, Dog House Deli, Jo's as Always and Sake Cafe. Of course, there are too many to name all.

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HOT SPOT BARBECUE

901 E. La Rua St., hotspotbarbecue.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

We have always been able to prepare all of our items for take-out, so we knew that we had to stay open with outdoor service to survive.

Our employees are great and did whatever needed to be done. Our customers have been extremely patient with longer service times and continue to support Hot Spot.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Being able to greet someone without a mask and each be able to see that you are smiling.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? The Wine Bar on Palafox, Pot Roast & Pinot, Sammy Barker's, Jo's as Always at duh for garden and home, Scenic 90 Cafe and Calvert's in the Heights.

Answers by: James Hlubek, General Manager

THE HUMMUS LADY

1180 W. Main St. (Shoreline Foods), thehummuslady.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

My business has taken a six-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing us the opportunity to pause, breathe and regroup.

Recreating our business plan has been an amazing way to connect with my employees while we rethink operations from the ground up. Also, our customers are loyal as hell.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

Teamwork makes the dream work. It started with only me, but curating and depending on my team has been the key.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? So much is happening in our beautiful, progressive city. The conscientious planning of the downtown area has been amazing to watch unfold. The Hummus Lady has exciting and innovative plans for a relaunch, and we 37

see so much opportunity to reinvent ourselves.

Pensacola is becoming a true local's paradise.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? The small business community in Pensacola is dynamic and cooperative. Shoreline Foods, with its amazing olive oil, is at the top of my list. Also, The Farm, Craft Bakery, Big Jerk Soda Co., Mrs. Jones Cold Brew, Rainy Wish Studios and Palafox Market.

Answers by: Kelly Peraino, Owner/ Chief Hummus Operator

J'S BAKERY AND CAFE

2014 N. 12th Ave., jsbakeryandcafe.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

At the beginning, we had to close down for a couple of weeks. Sales were nonexistent. My ladies who run the shop stepped up and took the risk to keep coming to work and the customers—although concerned for their own health—kept coming in to support local.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough?

"Many a false step is made by standing still."—Confucius probably (but definitely the best fortune cookie ever) What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I am thankful we live where we live.

The community as a whole, I think, is strong compared to the chaos in other places. I think if we keep being ourselves and support our local places, Pensacola will keep thriving.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Tacos Mexicanos— Gabriel runs a good place. Tuscan Oven— who doesn't love wood-fired pizza and

late-night jokes with Ted Lamarche. Others are Jerry's Drive In and the Escambia High School Culinary program.

Answers by: Ryan Thomas, Owner of J's Bakery and Café, Ryan Thomas Catering and Lemon Sage Catering/Culinary Teacher at Escambia High School

LUCY'S IN THE SQUARE

301 S. Adams St., facebook.com/lucysinthesquare What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Our business is resilient. In a year faced with so many changes, we have learned to adapt. Our guests want to see us succeed and have been there to support.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Moving forward taking what we have learned in 2020 and making positive changes.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Bonelli's, Emerald Republic Brewing Co. and Union Public House.

Answers by: Heather Kilpatrick, Owner

MÁS QUE DULCES

facebook.com/masquedulces.py What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

That the comfort food thing is for real.

Whether we suffered from a pandemic or from a hurricane, finding good food was a common thread on social media, got us back in our own kitchens and sharing what we have with friends, family, neighbors and even strangers.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? "I can

do all things through Christ who strengthens me."—Philippians 4:13 What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Healing and unity. I believe that no matter what may divide us, sharing good food can unite us. I hope my gourmet sweets can help provide opportunities to bring people together—and turn off the TV. Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Alyssa's, Trader Bo's, Hall's Hardware, Uptown Market Pensacola, Joe Patti's Seafood, Socio's Pizza & Pasta, Cactus Flower Cafe, V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, Scenic 90 Cafe, Blackwater Bistro, Blackwater Heritage State Trail and Arcadia Mill.

Answers by: Andrea Spradlin, Owner

O'BRIEN'S BISTRO & BAR

4350 Bayou Blvd., obriensbistro.net What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

Don't quit. If you believe in your staff and your business and strive to be the best no matter what, your customers will see that and support you in the good times and challenging times.

Your customers and friends will make you want to be there for them.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? If it was easy, everyone would do it. Most take the easy way, not the right or the best way.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Prosperity for everyone—my staff, customers, competitors and the city. That will make my business prosper.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? I enjoy, when I can, The District: Seville Steak and Seafood, Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille and George Bistro + Bar. Answers by: David and Lucia Greenfield, Owners

TRUE GRIT AMERICAN BISTRO

6675 Pine Forest Road, Ste. 12, facebook.com/truegritamericanbistro What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers?

2020 has taught me that if I didn't have true grit before, I sure have it now. Being a restaurant owner isn't for the faint of heart. But with burning passion and a solid support system, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Growth takes place outside of the comfort zone.

What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? I'm looking forward to turning the lessons of 2020 into growth and strength for our future. My goal is to expand via catering and eventually start a scholarship fund for military children like mine who have lost a parent during their service to our country.

Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Restaurant IRON for its locally sourced produce, quality ingredients and top-notch chef expertise. George Bistro + Bar for its all-around consistency in delicious dishes and service. The Farm—specifically the incredible owner Sandy Veilleux. She's been a great inspiration and mentor and empowers me as a fellow local female business owner.

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In her mind, Miss Pussycat isn't social distancing.

She and the other half of the musical/artist duo Quintron and Miss Pussycat aren't struggling artists in the middle of a pandemic.

"At the beginning of the pandemic, Quintron and I decided to pretend that we'd been awarded a really prestigious artist residency and it was very exclusive and we weren't supposed to have guests," Pussycat said. "So I've been pretending I have this artist residency and every month it gets extended. Sometimes you have to pretend; it can really help you.

I've gotten up every morning at 6 a.m. and engaged in my fantasy world and it's great."

During her artist residency, Pussycat made nine "maraculas" (nine is her favorite number) that are now on display in Pensacola Museum of Art's exhibition "…I Forgot to Laugh."

They are functional maracas but with faces and are laying on their own pillows.

Miss Pussycat plays maracas and has wanted to make her own for a while.

"I was like, 'Well, if I'm going to make maracas, they should be like puppets, characters,'" she said. "And if they're not shaking, they can be resting. They're just resting until they can do a rock show."

Puppet Playdate It was fun to experiment with the paper mâché technique, Pussycat said. She made the maracas with brown paper bags, wood glue and aquarium rocks.

"I had to experiment with what sounds good, and something that's not a regular shape actually sounds better, not just a plastic bead," Pussycat said. "Aquarium rocks actually sounded best."

Wood glue worked well, but consequently turned her fingers yellow.

"For a couple of weeks, I had fluorescent yellow fingers, and it was really weird," she said.

Luckily, she was in isolation (you know, on her artist residency).

"A couple of times I went to the grocery store and thought, 'People are going to see my weird, freaky, fluorescent yellow fingernails and think I've got something really wrong with me,'" she said with a laugh.

As part of the exhibition's programming, Pussycat will host a virtual tabletop puppet theater workshop Thursday, Oct. 22, with the museum. The workshop is free, but participants can purchase an art kit with a punchout puppet theatre and various supplies in advance, curated by the artist, of course.

"I've tried really hard to make it all simple, so anyone can do this and they'll get through the whole process," she said. "The most exciting thing to me about teaching a puppetry workshop is to see what other people do."

Puppetry isn't just for children, although that is when Pussycat started. She was in a Christian puppet youth ministry at the Southern Baptist Church in Antlers, a small town tucked in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma (you haven't heard of it).

"The church bought a kit and we practiced after school and we went to other churches and did puppet shows based on the Bible," Pussycat said. "It was just this dorky thing. And although I didn't take it seriously, I really did actually learn a lot."

After studying art in college, she moved to New Orleans —she loves it there—and rediscovered puppets in a different way.

"I was like, 'OK, I'm going to be an artist,'" she said. "You just get laughed at if you say

that. The art world is really difficult to navigate. I was like, 'Oh, my God, I don't fit in. It will crush my spirit to try to pursue this in any way people typically would.'"

Amid feeling like an outcast, Pussycat started booking bands for house shows called the Pussycat Caverns held at Spellcaster Lodge. She and her housemates poured their hearts into it, she said.

They had one recurring problem—Nobody wanted to play first.

"After experiencing this one or two times, I was like, 'I've got an idea. Why don't I do a puppet show— and I'll do it first,'" she said. "I would love to. It was like having the best ice cream you've ever had. It was like everything I'd ever studied could be applied to this thing, this wonderful, unassuming project.

Oddly enough, no one ever laughed."

But she didn't care. Puppetry made sense to Miss Pussycat. It combined everything she loved—sculpture, painting, photography, videos, writing and music— and she could be around bands.

"They were really fun to be around," Pussycat said. "It was like, 'Oh, this is my subculture. This is where I want to be.'"

And it was where she was supposed to be.

She booked Quintron for one of the shows.

"We didn't know each other at all," Pussycat said. "We had talked on the phone, and I was booking a big Mardi Gras show with lots of different bands. And we just fell madly in love."

She opened Quintron's drum show with a puppet show (he plays organ now). Eventually, he asked her to go on tour with him.

Of course, she said, "Yes." "Then, after the second show—we'd known each other for about two months —it was in Las Vegas at the Benway Bop Record Shop, and he carried me out of the record store and got down on his knees and proposed to me," she said. "We got married in Las Vegas at the Chapel of the Bells and then we went on tour for a month together. The rest is history. It was (romantic)—and it still is."

The two just released a studio album "Goblin Alert" earlier this month—and it's the first "rockin' Q&P dance album" they've

put out in a while, Pussycat said. They recorded it at Pulp Arts in Gainesville.

"I really always have wanted to record an album in Florida," she said. "I love Florida. It's maybe my favorite state."

It's a special album, too, because it features so many other people, she said—a drummer, guitarist and singer.

"Typically, we have a drum machine," Pussycat said. "And we were like, 'We get a drummer. This is awesome.' It's very Florida centric. It was recorded in Florida, and Heather Lee is from Florida. And Danny Clifton plays guitar; he is from Florida. Now, normally, they'd be performing the record all over the place. But, you know, COVID-19."

"This is obviously a really strange year, very disappointing," Pussycat said. "All of our shows and tours have been canceled until at least this time next year probably. But the shows we did prior to the pandemic—we had 33 New Year's Eve shows, a couple Mardi Gras shows—they were all so good. They were all really fun, and I even felt at that time, 'Wow, these are special shows.' I feel like I still have a little bit of that magic with me."

Pussycat knows in her heart that live shows will return.

"I know live puppet shows will come back and people will dance and live to music in a room together again someday," Pussycat said.

"It's been strange, but I know that this is just a primordial human thing." {in} *For more on Quintron and Miss Pussycat and to check out the new record "Goblin Alert," visit quintronandmisspussycat.com.

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Renata Adler expresses my own feelings when she writes, "Hardly anyone about whom I deeply care resembles anyone else I have ever met, or heard of, or read about in literature." I bet if you're honest, Taurus, you would say the same. It's almost certainly the case that the people you regard as worthy of your love and interest are absolutely unique. In the sense that there are no other characters like them in the world, they are superstars and prodigies. I bring this to your attention because now is an excellent time to fully express your appreciation for their one-of-a-kind beauty—to honor and celebrate them for their entertainment value and precious influence and unparalleled blessings.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): "If you can-

not find an element of humor in something, you're not taking it seriously enough," writes author Ilyas Kassam. That's a key thought for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. Levity and joking will be necessities, not luxuries. Fun and amusement will be essential ingredients in the quest to make good decisions. You can't afford to be solemn and stern, because allowing those states to dominate you would diminish your intelligence. Being playful—even in the face of challenges—will ensure your ultimate success.

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ing these thoughts to your attention, Leo, I don't mean to imply that you are out of touch with your deep self. Not at all. But in my view, all of us can benefit from getting into ever-closer communion with our deep selves. In the coming weeks, you especially need to work on that—and are likely to have extra success in doing so.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): My cos-

mic tipsters told me that you will be even smarter than usual in the coming weeks.

As I scoured the heavenly maps, I detected signs that you have the potential to be a skilled code-cracker, riddle-decipherer and solver of knotty problems and tricky dilemmas. That's why I suggest you express gratitude to your beautiful brain, Virgo. Sing it sweet songs and tell it how much you love it and find out which foods you can eat to strengthen it even more. Now read Diane Ackerman's description of the brain—"that shiny mound of being, that mouse-gray parliament of cells, that dream factory, that petit tyrant inside a ball of bone, that huddle of neurons calling all the plays, that little everywhere, that fickle pleasuredome."

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): I vote in American elections, but I've never belonged to a political party. One of my favorite politicians is Bernie Sanders, who for most of his career has been an Independent. But now I'm a staunch advocate for the Democrats. Why? Because Republicans are so thoroughly under the curse of the nasty, cruel, toxic person known as Donald Trump. I'm convinced that it's crucial for our country's well-being that Democrats achieve total victory in the upcoming election. In accordance with astrological omens, I urge you to do your personal equivalent of what I've done: Unambiguously align yourself with influences that represent your highest, noblest values.

Take a sacred stand not just for yourself, but also in behalf of everything you love.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): "I loathe

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): I'm hoping the horoscopes I wrote for you in late August helped propel you into a higher level of commitment to the art of transformation. In any case, I suspect that you will have the chance, in the coming weeks, to go even further in your mastery of that art.

To inspire you in your efforts, I'll encourage you to at least temporarily adopt one or more of the nicknames in the following list—1. Flux Luster; 2. Fateful Fluctuator; 3.

Shift Virtuoso; 4. Flow Maestro; 5. Alteration Adept; 6. Change Arranger; 7. Mutability Savant; 8. Transition Connoisseur.

narcissism, but I approve of vanity," said fashion writer Diana Vreeland. Here's how I interpret that—People who care mostly for their own feelings and welfare, and who believe they're more important than everyone else, are boring and repellent.

But those who enjoy looking their best and expressing their unique beauty may do so out of a desire to share their gifts with the world. Their motivation might be artistry and generosity, not self-centeredness. In accordance with cosmic potentials, Scorpio, I invite you to elude the temptations of narcissism as you explore benevolent forms of vanity.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): "When one is a

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21):

stranger to oneself, then one is estranged from others, too," wrote author Anne Morrow Lindbergh. "If one is out of touch with oneself, then one cannot touch others.

Only when one is connected to one's own core, is one connected to others." In bring-

Yes, do let people see you sweat. At least for now, be forthright and revelatory. Let people witness your secret fire, your fierce tang, your salty tears and your unhealed wounds. Hold nothing back as you give what you haven't been able to give before.

Be gleefully expressive as you unveil every truth, every question, every buried joy.

Don't be crude and insensitive, of course.

Be as elegant and respectful as possible.

But make it your priority to experiment with sacred vulnerability. Find out how far you can safely go as you strip away the disguises that have kept you out of touch with your full power.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): Between 2008 and 2017, Southern California had two sizable earthquakes: 5.5 and 5.1 on the Richter scale. But during the same period, the area had 1.8 million small quakes that were mostly too mild to be felt. The ground beneath the feet of the local people was shaking at the rate of once every three minutes. Metaphorically speaking, Capricorn, you're now in a phase that resembles the mild shakes. There's a lot of action going on beneath the surface, although not much of it is obvious. I think this is a good thing. The changes you're shepherding are proceeding at a safe, gradual, well-integrated pace.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): No American woman was allowed to earn a medical degree and practice as a physician until Aquarian-born Elizabeth Blackwell did it in 1849. It was an almost impossible feat, since the all-male college she attended undermined her mercilessly. Once she began her career a doctor, she constantly had to outwit men who made it difficult for her.

Nevertheless, she persisted. Eventually, she helped create a medical school for women in England and made it possible for 476 women to practice medicine there. I propose that we make her your patron saint for now. May she inspire you to redouble your diligent pursuit of your big dream. Here's your motto: "Nevertheless, I'm persisting."

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): Henry David Thoreau wrote, "I fear my expression may not be extravagant enough, may not wander far enough beyond the narrow limit of my daily experience, so as to be adequate to the truth of which I have been convinced." You'll be wise to have a similar fear, Pisces. According to my analysis, you can generate good fortune for yourself by transcending what you already know and think. Life is conspiring to nudge you and coax you into seeking experiences that will expand your understanding of everything.

Take advantage of this opportunity to blow your own mind!

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: Name five things you do to make yourself feel good. Then think of another thing to add to the list.

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news of the weird AWESOME! Architect Nick Drummond loves to renovate old houses and was told the century-old home he purchased last year in Ames, New York, had been built by a German baron who turned to bootlegging in the 1920s, but he was still surprised to find evidence within the walls on Oct. 9: dozens of bottles labeled Old Smuggler Gaelic Whisky. "We discovered multiple false walls and secret compartments under the floor in our mudroom," he told Lite 98.7. "The foundation walls and floors in the mudroom are lined with intact cases of 1920s whiskey." he said. Drummond said auction houses and collectors have contacted him, speculating that the value on the some of the bottles might range between $500 and $1,200.

MORE THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT As many as 9 million wild pigs are roaming the United States—expanding from 17 states to at least 39 states over the last 30 years and causing $2.5 billion worth of damage each year to crops and domestic livestock, reported The Atlantic in September. Many of the feral swine are hybrids, a mixture of domestic breeds and wild boars called "super pigs," that multiply so fast "I've heard it referred to as a feral swine bomb," said Dale Nolte, manager of the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the U.S. and Canada, government organizations are working to control the numbers; Montana has been especially vigilant, with a 24-hour hotline for residents to call when they see the animals.

EWWWWWWW Alicia Beverly of Detroit was sleeping in the back seat of a red-eye flight home from Las Vegas on Oct. 12 when she felt "something warm" on her side, and woke up to realize a man standing in the aisle was urinating on her, Fox 2 reported. "I screamed and that woke everybody up," she said. "I looked and there was a puddle of pee in the seats!" An off-duty police officer on the flight restrained the unidentified man, described as a well-known pastor from North Carolina, and he was taken into custody upon landing, but has not been charged. Beverly had to sit in her wet clothes for the duration of the trip and is suffering anxiety following the incident. "Since then I have only gotten four hours of sleep," she said.

THE SPIRIT WORLD The New York Post reported on Oct. 14 that Amethyst Realm, 32, of Bristol, England, announced on British morning television that her planned wedding to Ray, a ghost she met in Australia two years ago, was off because he "kept disappearing" and started hanging around with a sketchy spirit group while they were on vacation in Thailand. "He'd disappear for long periods of time. When he did come back, he'd bring other spirits to the house and they'd just stay around for days," Realm, said. She said the decision not to marry was mutual. "He just completely changed."

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OOPS! William Hubbard, dean of the University of South Carolina School of Law, was thrilled when he saw that 82% of the school's graduates taking the bar exam had passed, so he shared the happy news in an email to the school's students. Unfortunately, the email also contained attachments with confidential exam scores for all who took the test—those who passed and those who failed, The State reported. "Please delete the message I just sent about bar passage," Hubbard wrote in his second email.

"Please do not open and, if opened, do not reveal any information in that attachment to anyone." The former president of the American Bar Association appeared devastated by the error in an interview. "I've sent a personal email to every one of those students ... I am deeply, profoundly sorry for my mistake," he said.

LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES In Guadalupe, Mexico, pilgrims are flocking to a parking lot, leaving candles and flowers beside a detailed portrait of the Virgin Mary that inexplicably reappeared in early October, having been drawn in chalk by an anonymous artist in 2007. Oddity Central reported the artist has confirmed that the drawing is the same one he created as part of a local festival, and the area is now blocked with traffic cones and watered periodically to make the image more visible. Said Felix Palomo, director of culture for the municipality, which is part of greater Monterrey, "Whether you believe in miracles or not, the question is how did this image reappear 13 years after its creation?"

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RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE Postal carrier Fernando Garcia in Norwalk, California, heard someone calling for help as he walked his route on Oct. 9 and soon found a man lying on the ground, covered in blood. The unnamed victim had cut his arm with a chain saw, so Garcia leaped into action, using his belt as a tourniquet until paramedics arrived. L.A. County Sheriff Lt. Pauline Panis told CBS Los Angeles, "I think we should let everybody know that anyone can make a difference ... it's a heartwarming story." The victim's family says he's recovering.

INEXPLICABLE Customs officials at the Jacksonville (Florida) International Mail Facility came across a package from Hungary on Oct. 14 that contained more than 200 equine bones—a complete horse skeleton, United Press International reported. Daniel Alonso, acting director of field operations for Customs and Border Protection in Miami, tweeted a photo of the skeleton with the caption: "No horsing around this Halloween." Because the package did not have a required veterinary services permit, he said it would not be sent to its destination. {in}

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