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Looking Ahead In Pensacola…

Welcome to an All-Winners edition of Winners & Losers.

Good things are happening and plenty deserve the recognition for their efforts.

MARTHA SAUNDERS In response to

DAISY ROBINSON In September, the

concerns expressed by the faculty senate, UWF President Dr. Judy Bense has appointed Provost Martha Saunders as executive vice president of the University of West Florida. Dr. Saunders will serve as both the chief academic officer and chief operating officer of the university. All other vice presidents and the general counsel will report directly to her.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board selected the Escambia County school bus driver as the 2013-2014 Florida Missing Children’s Day School Bus Operator of the Year. In 2013, Robinson was en route to Ransom Middle School with a load of students when she discovered a lost toddler near a busy road and active railroad tracks. Robinson stopped her vehicle and was able to get the child to safety.

DEEDEE DAVIS Florida Senate President

Don Gaetz has appointed former State Rep. DeeDee Davis to the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council. She will serve as the Senate’s appointee on the council for a term of office that begins immediately and expires Aug. 1, 2018. The Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council guides and sets policy for the state in developing, marketing, promoting, and providing service to Florida's growing entertainment, film and television industry.

IDEAWORKS The Pensacola advertising

agency was recognized by Visit Florida for “Creativity in Public Relations” for its lowbudget, high-impact campaign to increase ticket sales for the inaugural “Shindig on the Sand” in 2013 and bring more tourists to Perdido Key. Ideaworks had a budget of just $15,000 and barely two-and-a-half weeks to execute the marketing for the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce.

PENSACOLA MARDI GRAS The Pen-

We like what we see and are proud to be part of it.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN The Escam-

sacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade has once again been selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast United States for February 2015. Rankings for this honor are based on the event's attendance, quality and distinction. Included in the rankings were events in Southern States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

bia County Public Schools Foundation recently introduced 26 students as new Take Stock in Children scholarship recipients.

These students are currently in grades 7-12, and they will receive a college scholarship upon graduation from high school, as long as they maintain program standards.

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by Rick Outzen

ETHICS REFORM PANEL NEEDED The city of Pensacola has been under its new charter for four years. One thing that has become abundantly clear is the city government is woefully in need of ethics reform.

Too much power has been placed in the hands of the mayor, who has little stomach for enforcing the city’s code of ethics on his staff, city council or himself.

The city lacks an independent internal auditor to serve as a watchdog over the finance department and mayor’s office and to investigate allegations of fraud and misuse of the funds. Clerk of Courts Pam Childers performs that function for Escambia County, but the city has no one holding CFO Dick Barker accountable.

The city of Tallahassee has a city auditor who is hired by the city commission to provide an independent, objective and comprehensive auditing program of City operations. Pensacola city charter failed to create a similar position that answers to the city council, not the mayor.

Recently the Tallahassee City Commission hired an ethics officer to enforce stronger ethical standards for employees and elected officials. A citizen’s Ethics Advisory Panel recommended the new position along with several other changes to city ordinances.

The panel wanted a loyalty oath for all public employees that included a commitment to “the constant appearance of propriety, always putting public trust first and never allowing personal benefit to affect my decisions and service as a public servant.”

The group recommended an Ethics and Fraud Hotline be created as a method for city employees, contractors, citizens, and other interested parties to confidentially present a suspected incident of fraud, waste, or abuse involving city money, property or other resources.

And the advisory group also recommended more financial disclosures from elected officials, including business relationships with city vendors and employees, memberships on boards and land ownership, in any form, whether located in Florida or another jurisdiction.

As strong as these reforms are, some felt the changes were not enough. Citizens for Ethics Reform gathered 20,657 signed petitions to put its Ethics and Anti-corruption charter amendment on November’s general election ballot. The amendment, if passed, will make the ethics officer independent, on the same level as the city auditor and city attorney, and will place a $250 limit on campaign contributions.

Considering the various ethical issues that have arisen at city hall, the Pensacola City Council should consider the appointment of an advisory panel to review the city’s ethics code, examine the feasibility of adding a city auditor and independent ethics officer, and how to beef up enforcement.

Trust in government can only be built on holding elected officials and city employees to high ethical standards. {in} rick@inweekly.net

Trust in government can only be built on holding elected officials and city employees to high ethical standards.

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BEST GREEK CUISINE Winner: Aegean Breeze Founaris Bros. Greek Restaurant Jordan Valley Restaurant & Hookah Lounge Niki’s Restaurant

Restaurants BEST RESTAURANT OVERALL Winner: Restaurant IRON The Fish House The Global Grill Type

BEST RESTAURANT– DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA Winner: The Global Grill Carmen’s Lunch Bar The Fish House Type

BEST RESTAURANT– CORDOVA AREA Winner: O’Briens Bistro Bonefish Grill Cactus Flower Cafe The Tuscan Oven Pizzeria BEST RESTAURANT–NORTH PENSACOLA/NINE MILE/ UWF Winner: Restaurant IRON Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Jasmine Fusion Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse BEST RESTAURANT–WEST PENSACOLA/PERDIDO KEY Winner: Fisherman’s Corner Cactus Flower Cafe Hub Stacey’s At The Point The Oar House BEST RESTAURANT– EAST PENSACOLA HEIGHTS Winner: The Magnolia Jerry’s Drive In New Yorker Deli And Pizzeria Scenic 90 Cafe BEST RESTAURANT– GULF BREEZE Winner: Aegean Breeze Papa Nalu Aloha Grill Shan Kishi Japanese Hibachi Thai 54 Cuisine BEST RESTAURANT– PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: The Grand Marlin Peg Leg Pete’s Redfish Bluefish Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant BEST RESTAURANT– PACE/MILTON Winner: Grover T’s BBQ Blackwater Bistro Chet’s Seafood La Hacienda BEST NEW RESTAURANT Winner: Type Picasso’s Jazz Club Redfish Bluefish Shux Oyster Bar

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BEST MEXICAN CUISINE Winner: Cactus Flower Cafe The East Hill Yard La Hacienda Taqueria Olgy’s #2 BEST ITALIAN CUISINE Winner: Franco’s Italian Restaurant Bonelli’s Cafe Italia Carrabba’s Italian Grill The Tuscan Oven Pizzeria BEST CHINESE CUISINE Winner: Shark Fin Grape Garden Uncle Jiang Yums Chinese Restaurant

BEST JAPANESE CUISINE Winner: Sake Café Horizen Restaurant Ichiban Shan Kishi Japanese Hibachi BEST HIBACHI Winner: Yamato Oriental Cuisine Sake Café Shan Kishi Japanese Hibachi Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse BEST THAI CUISINE Winner: Thai 54 Cuisine Bangkok Garden Jasmine Fusion Siam Thai

McGuire’s Irish Pub Restaurant IRON

The Melting Pot Pot Roast & Pinot

BEST ORIGINAL MENU Winner: Restaurant IRON Carmen’s Lunch Bar The Global Grill Type

BEST PLACE TO COUNT CALORIES Winner: Carmen’s Lunch Bar The East Hill Yard End Of The Line Cafe Ever’man Natural Foods

BEST PLACE TO SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH Winner: Oh Snap! Cupcakes & Gourmet Bakery 32° A Yogurt Bar® Dolce J’s Pastry Shop

BEST CHEF Winner: Alex McPhail (at Restaurant IRON) Billy Ballou (at The Fish House) Blake Rushing (at Type) Frank Taylor ( at The Global Grill) BEST UP-AND-COMING CHEF Winner: Eric Pommerening (at Type) Sami Habayeb (at Type) Chris Henschen (at Restaurant IRON) Ahmed Koroma (at Pot Roast & Pinot) BEST WAIT STAFF Winner: The Global Grill The Fish House Pot Roast & Pinot Restaurant IRON BEST WAITER Winner: Steve Shumaker (at The Fish House) Mike Brazwell (at Restaurant IRON) Frank Perez (at Five Sisters Blues Café) Tony Williamson (at The Global Grill)

BEST INDIAN CUISINE Winner: Taste of India India Palace Passage To India Spice House

BEST WAITRESS Winner: Joanne Bobb (at Carmen’s Lunch Bar) Samantha Ford (at The Global Grill) Donna Johnson (at The Fish House) Jessica White (at Restaurant IRON)

BEST CAJUN CUISINE Winner: Cajun Specialty Meats Cub’s Crawfish Jen’s Creoles Restaurant Restaurant IRON

BEST COFFEE SHOP Winner: Bodacious Brew Constant Coffee & Tea The Leisure Club Maximilian Coffee

BEST VIETNAMESE CUISINE Winner: Tu-Do Vietnamese Restaurant Bien Dong Oriental Market Pho Golden Palace Yummi Deli

BEST OUTDOOR DINING Winner: The Fish House Dharma Blue The East Hill Yard Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille

BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN CUISINE Winner: End Of The Line Cafe Carmen’s Lunch Bar Ever’man Natural Foods Sluggo’s BEST SEAFOOD CUISINE Winner: The Fish House The Grand Marlin Peg Leg Pete’s Sam’s Seafood and Steaks BEST SEAFOOD MARKET Winner: Joe Patti’s Cub’s Crawfish Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market Perdido Key Seafood BEST STEAKHOUSE Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse The Global Grill

BEST VIEW Winner: Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille The Fish House The Grand Marlin Redfish Bluefish BEST PLACE TO SPLURGE Winner: The Global Grill The Grand Marlin Restaurant IRON Type BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK Winner: Jerry’s Drive In Bangkok Garden Hub Stacey’s Scenic 90 Cafe BEST PLACE TO BLOW YOUR DIET Winner: The Tin Cow Five Sisters Blues Café

BEST ROMANTIC DINING Winner: The Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse The Melting Pot Type BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE Winner: The Fish House The Global Grill Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Restaurant IRON BEST PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Winner: Hub Stacey’s The East Hill Yard Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille The Magnolia BEST BREAKFAST Winner: Another Broken Egg Cafe Coffee Cup Restaurant Native Cafe Polonza Bistro BEST BRUNCH Winner: The Fish House The Grand Marlin Polonza Bistro Pot Roast & Pinot BEST LUNCH SPOT Winner: Carmen’s Lunch Bar Al Fresco Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Polonza Bistro BEST PLACE FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse The Fish House Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Restaurant IRON BEST TAKE OUT/TO GO Winner: Nancy’s Haute Affairs Al Fresco City Grocery Yummi Deli BEST FAST BITE Winner: Al Fresco Dog House Deli Roly Poly Tops Choice Hamburgers BEST PLACE FOR A BIRTHDAY DINNER Winner: The Global Grill Dharma Blue Jackson’s Steakhouse McGuire’s Irish Pub BEST RESTAURANT

FOR SPORTS FANATICS Winner: New York Nick’s Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Miller’s Ale House Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant BEST LATE NIGHT EATS Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom The Elbow Room Pot Roast & Pinot The Tin Cow BEST PLACE TO EAT LIKE A TOURIST Winner: Peg Leg Pete’s The Fish House Flounder’s Chowder House McGuire’s Irish Pub BEST GONE-BUT-NOTFORGOTTEN RESTAURANT Winner: Angus Hopkins’ House Jerry’s Cajun Café Madison’s Diner

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BEST UNIQUELY PENSACOLA DISH Winner: Grits à Ya Ya (The Fish House) Spanish Lump Crab Melt – Open Face (Carmen’s Lunch Bar) Potato Crusted Grouper (The Global Grill) Ancho Chili Rubbed Muscovy Duck (Restaurant IRON) BEST BAGEL Winner: Bagelheads Maximilian Coffee My Favorite Things Panera Bread BEST CUP OF COFFEE Winner: Bodacious Brew Constant Coffee & Tea The Drowsy Poet Coffee Company Polonza Bistro BEST SPECIALTY & ICED COFFEE DRINKS Winner: Constant Coffee & Tea Bodacious Brew The Drowsy Poet Coffee Company The Leisure Club BEST PIZZA Winner: Sky’s Pizza Pie Georgio’s Pizza Ozone Pizza Pub The Tuscan Oven Pizzeria BEST STEAK Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse The Global Grill McGuire’s Irish Pub Restaurant IRON BEST BURRITO Winner: The East Hill Yard Cactus Flower Cafe La Hacienda Taqueria Olgy’s #2 BEST TACO Winner: Cactus Flower Cafe Native Cafe Taco Rock Z Taco Fresh Mex (at Al Fresco)

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BEST GUMBO Winner: Peg Leg Pete’s Cajun Specialty Meats The Fish House Marina Oyster Barn

BEST SUBS Winner: City Grocery Firehouse Subs Lenny’s Sub Shop Philly’s Cheesesteaks & Hoagies

BEST SOUP Winner: New Yorker Deli And Pizzeria Carmen’s Lunch Bar East Hill Market The Magnolia

BEST CHICKEN SALAD Winner: The Magnolia Apple Market New Yorker Deli And Pizzeria Norma’s (at duh)

BEST DELI Winner: New Yorker Deli And Pizzeria Apple Market City Grocery Ever’man Natural Foods BEST BREAD Winner: Joe Patti’s Carmen’s Lunch Bar McGuire’s Irish Pub Panera Bread BEST PO-BOY Winner: Cajun Specialty Meats The Fish House Peg Leg Pete’s Restaurant IRON BEST SANDWICH Winner: Cajun Reuben (Restaurant IRON) The Hub Club (Hub Stacey’s) Bill’s Pulled Pork (The Magnolia) Twin Towers (New Yorker Deli And Pizzeria)

BEST CHEESEBURGER Winner: The Tin Cow Blue Dot Barbecue Jerry’s Drive In McGuire’s Irish Pub BEST WAY TO GET “CHEESE-Y” Winner: Mac-n-Cheese (The Magnolia) Spanish Lump Crab Melt – Open Face (Carmen’s Lunch Bar) Home Style Potato Chips with Bleu Cheese (The Global Grill) Cheese plate (The Wine Bar On Palafox) BEST APPETIZERS Winner: The Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Type BEST SIDES Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse Five Sisters Blues Café The Magnolia Restaurant IRON

BEST FRENCH FRIES Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Jerry’s Drive In Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant BEST SOUL FOOD Winner: Five Sisters Blues Café Blue Dot Barbecue Doris Heart & Soul H & O Café BEST FRIED CHICKEN Winner: Five Sisters Blues Café Apple Market Four Seasons Market & Eatery McGuire’s Irish Pub BEST WINGS Winner: Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Hurricane Grill & Wings New York Nick’s BEST BBQ Winner: Hot Spot Arlene Williams BBQ The Happy Pig Cafe King’s Bar-B-Q (*now closed due to the April flood) BEST SUSHI Winner: Ichiban Dharma Blue Horizen Restaurant Sake Café

BEST SALADS Winner: Carmen’s Lunch Bar The Fish House The Global Grill The Magnolia

BEST DESSERTS Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse The Global Grill The Magnolia Restaurant IRON

BEST PLACE TO BUY LOCAL PRODUCE Winner: Palafox Market Apple Market Bailey’s Produce & Nursery Flora Bama Farms

BEST ORIGINAL MENU ITEM Winner: Heirloom Tomato Salad (The Global Grill) Blue Angel Chips (The Grand Marlin) Ancho Chili Rubbed Muscovy Duck (Restaurant IRON) Smoked salmon under glass (Type)

BEST VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN DISH Winner: Sweet Thai Chili Bowl (Sluggo’s) Vegan Moroccan Vegetable Curry (Carmen’s Lunch Bar) Tofu Egg Salad Wrap (End Of The Line Cafe) Pad Thai with tofu (Thai 54 Cuisine) BEST GLUTEN-FREE DISH Winner: Chicken Tikka Masala (Carmen’s Lunch Bar) Gluten Free Bagel (Bodacious Brew) Gourmet Paleo Wednesdays (The East Hill Yard) Hummus with gluten-free crackers (The Magnolia)

BEST LUNCH SPECIAL Winner: Rainy Day Special (Restaurant IRON) Kale Salad (Carmen’s Lunch Bar) Business Lunch (Jackson’s Steakhouse) Daily specials (Polonza Bistro) BEST WEEKLY SPECIAL Winner: Hopkins Fried Chicken Wednesdays (McGuire’s Irish Pub) Half-Price Sushi Tuesdays (Atlas/ The Fish House) Thursday Night Dinners (End Of The Line Cafe) Sideways Thursdays (The Magnolia)

BEST ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT Winner: Dolce 32° A Yogurt Bar® Marble Slab Creamery Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt

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Bars, Drinks & Nightlife BEST BAR OVERALL Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar 5 1/2 Bar Play Seville Quarter BEST NIGHT CLUB Winner: Seville Quarter Blend Lounge Capt’n Fun Beach Club Emerald City BEST BAR– DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA Winner: 5 1/2 Bar Old Hickory Whiskey Bar Play World of Beer BEST BAR–CORDOVA AREA Winner: Coyotes Sports Bar Cabana Nightclub O’Riley’s Irish Pub Wisteria Tavern BEST BAR–NORTH PENSACOLA/ NINE MILE ROAD/UWF Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Chan’s Nightclub Ollies Neighborhood Grill Ticket Sports Bar 2 BEST BAR–WEST PENSACOLA/ PERDIDO KEY Winner: The Elbow Room Flora-Bama Lounge & Package Hub Stacey’s At The Point The JellyFish Bar BEST BAR–PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: Paradise Bar & Grill Casino Beach Bar & Grille Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub Sandshaker Lounge & Package BEST BAR–MILTON/PACE Winner: Ollies Neighborhood Grill Back Alley Sports Grill (at Oops Alley) The Cove Pub Woody’s Sports Bar and Grill BEST NEW BAR Winner: Casino Beach Bar & Grille Picasso’s Jazz Club Redfish Bluefish Shux Oyster Bar

BEST PLACE TO MEET FRIENDS AFTER WORK Winner: The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge The Fish House Deck Bar The Magnolia Play

BEST DAIQUIRI Winner: Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar Capt’n Fun Beach Club Paradise Bar & Grill Sandshaker Lounge & Package

BEST HAPPY HOUR Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Hub Stacey’s The Other Side (at Emerald City)

BEST BUSHWACKER Winner: Sandshaker Lounge & Package Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar LandShark Landing (at Margaritaville Beach Hotel) Shux Oyster Bar

BEST DRINK SPECIALS Winner: Play Emerald City The Fish House Deck Bar Hub Stacey’s

BEST MARTINI Winner: 5 1/2 Bar The Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse Old Hickory Whiskey Bar

BEST LADIES’ NIGHT Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar Blend Lounge Hub Stacey’s Play

BEST MARGARITA Winner: Redfish Bluefish 5 1/2 Bar LandShark Landing (at Margaritaville Beach Hotel) Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

BEST COVER CHARGE WORTH PAYING Winner: Seville Quarter Emerald City The Handlebar Vinyl Music Hall BEST PLACE TO EAVESDROP Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar 5 1/2 Bar The Fish House Deck Bar World of Beer BEST BAR TO PEOPLE WATCH Winner: Emerald City Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Seville Quarter World of Beer BEST BAR TO DRINK ALONE Winner: Azalea Cocktail Lounge 5 1/2 Bar Old Hickory Whiskey Bar Play BEST DAY DRINKING Winner: Paradise Bar & Grill Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar Flounder’s Chowder House World of Beer BEST DRINK MENU Winner: 5 1/2 Bar The Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse Old Hickory Whiskey Bar

BEST SHOT Winner: Irish Carbomb (Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub) Shot Night (Emerald City) Whiskey (Old Hickory Whiskey Bar) Cinnamon Toast Crunch (Play) BEST SIGNATURE DRINK Winner: The Old Hickory (Old Hickory Whiskey Bar) Fish House Punch (The Fish House Deck Bar) Diesel Fuel (Flounder’s Chowder House) King Koopa (Play) BEST SELECTION OF BEER ON TAP Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom The Fish House Deck Bar Wisteria Tavern World of Beer BEST SELECTION OF BOTTLED BEER Winner: World of Beer Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom The Magnolia Wisteria Tavern BEST BARTENDER Winner: Patrick Bolster (5 1/2 Bar) Chris Brown (Vinyl Music Hall) Sarah Bryant (Play)

Jeffrey Knot (Old Hickory Whiskey Bar) BEST DANCE FLOOR Winner: Seville Quarter Capt’n Fun Beach Club Emerald City The Fish House Deck Bar BEST DJ Winner: Albert Lao (Seville Quarter) Ramsey Coates (AnyDayDJ) JR Davis (Emerald City) Anthony “Tony C” Montano (Capt’n Fun Beach Club and The Fish House Deck Bar) BEST BAR TO MEET NEW PEOPLE Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar The Fish House Deck Bar Play Seville Quarter BEST SELECTION OF WINE

BY THE GLASS Winner: The Wine Bar On Palafox Carmen’s Lunch Bar The Global Grill The Magnolia BEST SELECTION OF WINE

BY THE BOTTLE Winner: The Wine Bar On Palafox The Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse Restaurant IRON

BEST BAR WITH A VIEW Winner: Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge The Grand Marlin Paradise Bar & Grill BEST BAR AMBIANCE Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar 5 1/2 Bar The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge The Elbow Room BEST BAR FOR GAMES Winner: Play The Elbow Room Redfish Bluefish Seville Quarter BEST BAR FOR BINGO Winner: Seville Quarter The Other Side (at Emerald City) Play Sabine Sandbar BEST TRIVIA NIGHT Winner: The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge The Cabaret Mellow Mushroom World of Beer BEST PET-FRIENDLY BAR Winner: Hub Stacey’s Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom The Magnolia Old Hickory Whiskey Bar

BEST SPORTS BAR Winner: New York Nick’s Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant The Ticket Sports Bar

BEST KARAOKE NIGHT Winner: Play The Cabaret Seville Quarter Sir Richards

BEST SPORTS TEAM CLUB HEADQUARTERS Winner: Seville Quarter Beef ‘O’ Brady’s New York Nick’s Play

BEST BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC Winner: Vinyl Music Hall Paradise Bar & Grill Seville Quarter Sluggo’s

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR Winner: The Magnolia The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge The Elbow Room Wisteria Tavern BEST HOTEL BAR Winner: Cavu Club (at Crowne Plaza) H2O (at Hilton Gulf Front Hotel) LandShark Landing (at Margaritaville Beach Hotel) Paradise Bar & Grill (at Paradise Inn)

BEST JUKEBOX Winner: The Elbow Room Azalea Cocktail Lounge Play Wisteria Tavern BEST BAR FOOD Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom The Elbow Room The Magnolia World of Beer

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BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP Winner: Pete Moore Kia AutoSport of Pensacola Sandy Sansing Vince Whibbs Automotive Group BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP Winner: Adcox Imports Frontier Motors Pete Moore Sandy Sansing BEST CAR WASH/ DETAILER Winner: Garden Street Car Wash Dash Mobile Oil Change Ronny’s Car Wash Express Simoniz Car Wash

Gibson Girl Scout BEST MEN’S APPAREL Winner: Don Alans Southbound Apparel Waterboyz Weatherford’s BEST WOMEN’S APPAREL Winner: Scout Envie Boutique Fig. (at duh) Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique BEST WOMEN’S ACCESSORIES Winner: Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Gibson Girl Scout Susan Campbell Jewelry

BEST OIL CHANGE Winner: Dash Mobile Oil Change Bobby Likis Car Clinic / PreRepair® Pine Forest Automotive Center Profast Auto Service Center

BEST SHOPPING AREA/ DISTRICT Winner: Downtown Pensacola Cordova area East Hill Navy Boulevard antiques

BEST AUTO SERVICE SHOP Winner: Bobby Likis Car Clinic/ PreRepair® Fisher Tire & Service Pine Forest Automotive Center Tartan Garage

BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE Winner: Elite Repeats & Boutique Alyssa’s Antique Depot Rococo Tots, Teens and in be-Tweens

BEST MOTORCYCLE SHOP Winner: Harley-Davidson of Pensacola D&D Cycles Pensacola Motorsports Redline Motorcycles

BEST THRIFT STORE Winner: Waterfront Rescue Mission Goodwill Loaves and Fishes Teen Challenge Super Thrift

BEST BICYCLE SHOP Winner: Truly Spokin’ Bikes Plus CycleSports Bicycles Gulf Coast Cycle and Tri

BEST ATHLETIC/OUTDOOR STORE Winner: Running Wild DICK’S Sporting Goods Intracoastal Outfitters Weatherford’s

BEST BOUTIQUE Winner: Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Bluetique

BEST FURNITURE STORE Winner: Aqua Decor & Design duh Luxe Home Interiors

Urban Objects BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER Winner: Dee McDavid Interiors Chance F. Jobe Designs Lacy Phillips Designs Liz Taylor (at Aqua Decor & Design) BEST HOME DÉCOR AND ACCESSORIES Winner: Urban Objects Alyssa’s Antique Depot Aqua Decor & Design Pizzaz BEST ANTIQUES Winner: Alyssa’s Antique Depot Blue Moon Antique Mall Miles Antique Mall Oooodles Antiques BEST FLEA MARKET Winner: T & W Flea Market The 12th Avenue Flea Franklin Antiques Flea Market Gulf Breeze Flea Market BEST GIFT SHOP Winner: Pizzaz Aqua Decor & Design Celebrations SoGourmet BEST PLACE TO BUY A GREETING CARD/STATIONERY Winner: duh Impressions Letterpress Studio (at The Wedding Studio) Mainline Art House Nancy’s Haute Affairs BEST COMIC BOOK STORE Winner: Pensacola Pop Comics Futurevisions Sci-Fi Books & Collectables TBS Comics X-Treme Comics and Games BEST NEW RETAIL SHOP Winner: Mainline Art House SoGourmet Sparkle Uptown Home & Gifts

BEST JEWELER OVERALL Winner: Jewelers Trade Shop Beré Jewelers Elebash’s Susan Campbell Jewelry

BEST UNIQUE JEWELRY Winner: Susan Campbell Jewelry Jewelers Trade Shop Rock Hard Designs Trinity Collection BEST SURF/SKATE SHOP Winner: Waterboyz Innerlight Surf & Skate Klik Skate Shop Maverick Board Riding Company BEST NURSERY Winner: Floral Tree Gardens Arc Gateway Plant Nursery Bailey’s Produce & Nursery Pensacola Seed & Garden BEST GREEN BUSINESS Winner: Ever’man Natural Foods East Hill Edible Gardening Flora Bama Farms Keep Pensacola Beautiful BEST PET STORE Winner: Your Dog’s Business Barney’s Pet World Joyful Pets (at Alyssa’s Antique Depot) The Spotted Dog (at duh) BEST HARDWARE STORE Winner: Pensacola Hardware Ace Hardware Hall’s Hardware & Lumber Reynolds Hardware BEST MUSIC GEAR Winner: Blues Angel Music 1919 Guitar Shop Schmidt’s Music Tringas Music BEST PLACE TO BUY VINYL Winner: Revolver Records Luther Perry’s Variety Shop The Music Box RememberWynn Records

BEST CIGAR SHOP Winner: Grand Reserve Cigar & Smoke Shop Cordova Cigars Sam’s Tobacco Tinder Box BEST LIQUOR STORE Winner: Richey’s Aloha Wine & Liquor Bambooze Fine Wine & Liquor Publix BEST WINE SHOP Winner: Aragon Wine Market Anna’s Wine Shop (at Joe Patti’s) Beyond the Grape Seville Quarter BEST WINE TASTINGS Winner: Aragon Wine Market City Grocery Seville Quarter The Wine Bar on the Boardwalk BEST GROCERY STORE Winner: Apple Market City Grocery Ever’man Natural Foods Shoreline Food Store BEST ASIAN FOOD MARKET Winner: Bien Dong Oriental Market Au’s Oriental Food and Imports Bogo Market Viet Hoa Oriental Food Market BEST GOURMET/ SPECIALTY FOOD Winner: Four Winds International Food Market Apple Market Bodacious Olive Joe Patti’s BEST GONE-BUT-NOTFORGOTTEN RETAIL STORE Winner: Gayfers McRae’s Department Store Sarah’s Yana Apothicaire

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Services

BEST HAIR SALON Winner: Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Style Downtown Vivid. Artistic Hair Design VolumeONE Salon BEST HAIR STYLIST Winner: Maxine Lyvers (Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio) Hurst Butts (VolumeONE Salon) Heather Leblanc (Chastain’s Hair Salon) Rebecca Taylor (Vivid. Artistic Hair Design) BEST MASSAGE Winner: Escape Wellness Spa Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Gail Walsh Massage & Skincare Still Waters Day & Medical Spa BEST PEDICURE Winner: Nail Lounge Polished Nail Bar Stay The Clinical Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa BEST MANICURE Winner: Polished Nail Bar Elite Nails & Tan Spa Nail Lounge Stay The Clinical Spa

BEST WAXING Winner: Escape Wellness Spa Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Stay The Clinical Spa Style Downtown BEST FACIAL Winner: Stay The Clinical Spa Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Escape Wellness Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa

BEST SKIN CARE OVERALL Winner: Dr. Kevin Welch, The Skin Care Center Escape Wellness Spa Stay The Clinical Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa BEST DAY SPA Winner: Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Escape Wellness Spa Stay The Clinical Spa BEST TANNING SALON Winner: Stay The Clinical Spa Club Tan Tanning Salon Palm Beach Tan Scenic Sun BEST GYM Winner: Anytime Fitness Downtown Omni Health & Fitness Powerhouse Gym Pensacola YMCA BEST PERSONAL TRAINER Winner: Troy Ulshoeffer (Fixed on Fitness) Lorenzo Aguilar (Anytime Fitness Downtown) Amanda Alcott (The Bar Milton Strength & Conditioning Gym) Erin Zeigler (4 Shore Fit)

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BEST YOGA Winner: Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center Fitness Onboard Pure Pilates URU Yoga BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR Winner: Nancy LaNasa (Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center, Gulf Breeze Aerobics & Fitness, Abhaya Above) Lissa Dees (The Bar Milton Strength & Conditioning Gym) Colleen Donovan (Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center) Rebecca Sathre (URU Yoga) BEST PILATES Winner: Pure Pilates The Pilates Barre Pilates Core Training Pilates by Val BEST FITNESS CLASSES Winner: YMCA Fitness Onboard Omni Health & Fitness Pure Pilates BEST FITNESS TREND Winner: Barre classes Bootcamp Crossfit Zumba BEST NON-GYM WORKOUT Winner: Fitness Onboard Fixed on Fitness Fred Astaire Dance Studio Pure Pilates BEST OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP Winner: Fixed on Fitness 4 Shore Fit The Bar Milton Strength & Conditioning Gym Fitness Onboard BEST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Winner: Ideal Weight Loss Medi-Weightloss Pensacola Weight Loss Center Prescription Weight Loss, Inc. 2 BEST HOSPITAL Winner: Sacred Heart Hospital Baptist Health Care Naval Hospital Pensacola West Florida Hospital BEST BANK Winner: Regions Bank BB&T Gulf Coast Community Bank Hancock Bank

BEST CREDIT UNION Winner: Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union Central Credit Union of Florida Navy Federal Credit Union Pen Air Federal Credit Union BEST FINANCIAL ADVISING Winner: Pen Air Federal Credit Union Edward Jones Raymond James & Associates Saltmarsh Cleaveland & Gund BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY Winner: Coldwell Banker United, Realtors ® Connell & Manziek Realty Levin Rinke Resort Realty

Main Street Properties BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY Winner: NAI Halford Beck Property Company Coldwell Banker Commercial United, Realtors ® Gunther Properties BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Winner: Skip Geiser (Main Street Properties) Susan Carleton (Pointe South Real Estate and Vacation Rentals) Logan DeVries (NAI Halford) Dick Meeker (Montgomery Realtors) BEST BOUTIQUE OR INDEPENDENT HOTEL/INN Winner: Solé Inn and Suites Lee House Margaritaville Beach Hotel Paradise Inn BEST HOTEL–PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: Holiday Inn Resort Margaritaville Beach Hotel Paradise Inn Portofino Island Resort BEST HOTEL–PENSACOLA Winner: Crowne Plaza Hampton Inn Pensacola Airport Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport Solé Inn and Suites BEST POOL & SPA COMPANY Winner: Pensacola Pools Aqua Pool and Patio Gulf Coast Pool & Spa Robert’s Pools BEST ARCHITECTURE FIRM Winner: SMP Architecture Caldwell Associates Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture Quina Grundhoefer Architects BEST LAW FIRM Winner: Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, P.A. Ward & Barnes, P.A. BEST ATTORNEY Winner: Autumn O. Beck (Autumn O. Beck PLLC) Scott Barnes (Ward & Barnes, P.A.) Chris Crawford (Law Office of Chris Crawford) Marcus J. Michles II (Michles & Booth) BEST INSURANCE AGENCY Winner: McMahon-Hadder Insurance Joe L. Pace Insurance McGraw Insurance Services Underwood Anderson & Associates BEST CHIROPRACTOR Winner: Dr. Johnathan Newlin (Newlin Chiropractic) Dr. Eric Frank (Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center) Dr. Lindsey Jeudevine (Olde Seville Chiropractic) Dr. Kenneth Williams (Baybridge Chiropractic Clinic) BEST DENTIST Winner: Dr. Stephen Zieman (Renfroe & Zieman) Dr. Nicole Barrineau (Barrineau Family

and Cosmetic Dentistry) Dr. Wesley Sherouse (Cordova Family Dentistry) Dr. Jeff Strickland (Spanish Trail Dentistry) BEST ORTHODONTIST Winner: Dr. Ben H. Fishbein (Austin & Fishbein Orthodontics) Dr. Randall Rigsby (Rigsby Orthodontics) Dr. Ed Shehee, Jr. (Shehee and Callahan Family Orthodontics) Dr. Greg Woodfin (Woodfin Cabassa Orthodontics) BEST PEDIATRICIAN Winner: Dr. Randall Reese (Pensacola Pediatrics) Dr. Amy Foland (Pensacola Pediatrics) Dr. Mary Lou O’Grady (Pediatric Associates, P.A.) Dr. Andy White (West Florida Medical Group) BEST PHARMACY Winner: Pensacola Apothecary Burklow Pharmacy The Medicine Shoppe Winkles Pharmacy BEST WALK-IN CLINIC Winner: ProClinic MinuteClinic ProHealth Sacred Heart Urgent Care BEST GENERAL CARE PHYSICIAN Winner: Dr. Lanway Ling Dr. Robert Flurry (Baptist Health Care) Dr. Bradley Hawkins (Sacred Heart Medical Group) Dr. Jennifer Miley (Gulf Coast Primary Care) BEST PSYCHIATRIST Winner: Dr. Cris Jagar (The Anchor Clinic) Dr. Michael Conrad (East Hill Clinic) Dr. Henry Dohn (Creekside Psychiatric Center) Dr. Tanya Theriault (Baptist Health Care/Children’s Services Center) BEST OB/GYN Winner: Dr. Jairan Duke (Sacred Heart Medical Group) Dr. Jeanne Eckert (The Women’s Group) Dr. Brian Sontag (Sacred Heart Medical Group) Dr. Lisa Tucker (West Florida Medical Group) BEST PLASTIC SURGEON Winner: Dr. Nathan Patterson (Patterson Plastic Surgery) Dr. Peter Butler (Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery) Dr. Jocelyn Leveque (Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery) Dr. Ted Ortega (Ortega Plastic Surgery) BEST VET Winner: Safe Harbor Animal Hospital East Hill Animal Hospital Olive Branch Pet Hospital Scenic Hills Veterinary Hospital BEST DOG GROOMER Winner: Doggy Stylz Grooming Salon Cain’s Dog House Play-N-Stay (at Olive Branch Pet Hospital) Shampoochies

BEST DOGGIE DAY CARE/ BOARDING Winner: Play-N-Stay (at Olive Branch Pet Hospital) Cain’s Dog House Luxury Pet Boarding (at Spanish Trail Veterinary Hospital) Pensacola Pet Resort (at East Hill Animal Hospital) BEST AD AGENCY Winner: Appleyard Agency Duncan McCall Advertising/Marketing Ideawörks idgroup BEST ART GALLERY Winner: Artel Gallery Blue Morning Gallery Mainline Art House Quayside Art Gallery BEST FRAMERY Winner: Aiken Picture Frames South Inc. Framery & Gallery Framing By Design Just Plain Putter BEST TATTOO & PIERCING STUDIO Winner: Hula Moon Tattoo Studio All About Ink Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio Kaoz Tattoos BEST TATTOO ARTIST Winner: Gabe Smith (Hula Moon Tattoo Studio) Jesse Huggins (Hula Moon Tattoo Studio) Marcos Menacho (Skech 1 Tattoo Studio) Erin O’Shea (Infinite Ink Tattoo) BEST SPECIAL EVENT SPACE Winner: 5 Eleven Palafox Lee House Palafox House Paul’s on the Bay BEST BAKERY Winner: Milton Quality Bakery Adonna’s Bakery and Café J’s Pastry Shop Oh Snap! Cupcakes & Gourmet Bakery BEST CATERER Winner: Culinary Productions, Inc. Apple Market Classic City Catering Nancy’s Haute Affairs BEST FLORIST Winner: Fiore Celebrations Just Judy’s Supposey BEST PHOTOGRAPHY Winner: Aislinn Kate Photography Chloe Colleen Photography Chris Visual Photography Lindsey Friar Photography BEST MOVIE THEATRE Winner: Tree House Cinema Breeze Cinema 8 Carmike Pensacola 18 Ridge Cinema 8

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William Nathaniel “Buck” Showalter grew up in Century. In his 16-year coaching career, he has amassed a record of 1,259 wins, the 3rd most among active Major League managers and 37th all-time.

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Pensacola native Jim Presley is the other half of the Orioles Northwest Florida coaching contingent. He graduated from Escambia High and UWF and spent 8 seasons playing in the majors before embarking on a 25-year coaching career. In 2010, Jim was inducted into Escambia’s Sports Hall of Fame. In his four years as the Orioles hitting coach, he has led the franchise to a record 127 home runs at home.

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Weddings

BEST PLACE TO MEET YOUR FUTURE MR./MRS. Winner: Church Gallery Night Pensacola Beach Seville Quarter

BEST PLACE TO PROPOSE Winner: Pensacola Beach The Global Grill Palafox Pier Seville Square Park BEST PLACE TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING Winner: Beré Jewelers Elebash’s Jewelers Trade Shop Meadows Jewelers BEST CEREMONY VENUE Winner: Old Christ Church 5 Eleven Palafox Lee House Palafox Wharf

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BEST OFFICIANT Winner: Darrin Land (Legacy Event Design) Joe Johnson, Jr. Ed Spencer (First Day Entertainment) Dr. Ted Traylor BEST BRIDAL STORE Winner: The Bridal Loft Bridal Suite Renee’s Bridal The Wedding Studio BEST PLACE TO RENT A TUX Winner: Gent’s Formal Wear Men’s Wearhouse Randall’s Formal Wear Rein’s Formal Wear BEST BRIDAL MAKE-UP ARTIST Winner: Eliza George Angelynn Krys (Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio) Kristen Saxon (Stay The Clinical Spa) Karla Varley (London W1 Salon and Studio) BEST WEDDING HAIR SALON Winner: Style Downtown Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Epic Inc. London W1 Salon and Studio

BEST WEDDING HAIR STYLIST Winner: Cathy Sheldon (Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio) Jessica Taylor (Epic Inc.) Rebecca Taylor (Vivid. Artistic Hair Design) Sarah Tucker (Style Downtown) BEST WEDDING PLANNER Winner: Mēgan K. Events Sara Gillianne Weddings & Events Samantha Jackson Weddings Kristin Wilson—Serendipity Designs BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Winner: Jessi Field Photography Patsy Brown Photography Jordan Burch Photography Melissa Wilson Photography BEST PHOTO BOOTH Winner: Facetime Photobooth Emerald Coast Photo Booths Gulf Coast Photo Booth Pensacola Photo Booth (by A DJ Connection) BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY Winner: Mike Wood Productions Caleb Pierce Films Chris D. Scott Films Lifetime Wedding Videos BEST WEDDING BAND Winner: Clark & Company Continuum Chuck Lawson Symphony a la Carte

BEST WEDDING DJ Winner: AnyDayDJ Boogie Inc. A DJ Connection A DJ To Go

Winner: Hush Intimates & Accessories (at The Wedding Studio) Artesana Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Pizzaz

BEST WEDDING CATERER Winner: Classic City Catering Culinary Productions, Inc. Great Southern Catering & Events Nancy’s Haute Affairs

BEST PLACE FOR A REHEARSAL DINNER Winner: The Fish House The Grand Marlin Hemingway’s Island Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse

BEST WEDDING CAKE Winner: Betty Weber Cakes Cake Gallery Emerald Coast Custom Cakes J’s Pastry Shop BEST WEDDING FLORIST Winner: Supposey Celebrations Fiore Southern Floral Traditions BEST WEDDING RENTALS Winner: Hemstitch Vintage Rentals Marry Me Wedding Rentals Supposey Wedding Walls BEST WEDDING PARTY TRANSPORTATION Winner: Gulf Coast Pedicabs Beach Bum Trolley Five Flags Trolley Co. Wedding Wheels

BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS TO STAY Winner: Lee House Crowne Plaza Margaritaville Beach Hotel Solé Inn and Suites BEST PLACE TO BUY A WEDDING GIFT Winner: Artesana Aqua Decor & Design duh Pizzaz BEST HONEYMOON DESTINATION Winner: Hawaii Cancún Destin Walt Disney World

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Community BEST NON-PROFIT Winner: Gulf Coast Kid’s House The Kalos Foundation Manna Food Pantries Seastars Aquatics

BEST CHARITY EVENT Winner: Gourmet Dinner Night (Culinary Productions, Inc.) Chocolate Fest (Gulf Coast Kid’s House) Heroes for Hunger (Pensacon/ Manna Food Pantries) Life’s A Dance (Covenant Hospice) BEST VOLUNTEER Winner: Kris Thoma Brittney Bagley Belle Bear Sharyn Berg BEST PLACE TO WORK Winner: Pen Air Federal Credit Union Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union Saltmarsh Cleaveland & Gund Studer Group BEST LOCAL BOSS Winner: Ron Jackson (Saltmarsh Cleaveland & Gund) Andrea Krieger (United Way of Escambia County) Trudi Martin (STAT Home Health Florida Panhandle) Collier Merrill (Great Southern Restaurant Group and Merrill Land Company) BEST LOCAL ARTIST Winner: Ashton Howard Margaret Biggs Nina Fritz Mikaela Sheldt BEST COMMUNITY LEADER Winner: Quint Studer Lewis Bear, Jr. Lumon May Debbie Ritchie BEST RISING LEADER Winner: Stacey Kostevicki Charles Bare Bradley “Beej” Davis, Jr. Mike Kimbrel BEST LOCAL POLITICIAN Winner: Ashton Hayward Lumon May Grover Robinson Brian Spencer BEST LOCAL PERSON TO HAVE ON YOUR SIDE Winner: Lewis Bear, Jr. Fred Levin Collier Merrill Quint Studer BEST LOCAL BOY MADE GOOD Winner: Bubba Watson Derrick Brooks Ben Lively Chris Staples BEST LOCAL GIRL MADE GOOD Winner: Ashley Brown Haley Millsap Katy Mixon Abigail Spencer BEST COMMUNITY DISAPPOINTMENT/LETDOWN 818 1

Winner: Ashton Hayward DeLuna Fest Fish Hatchery Recycling BEST THING TO LOOK FORWARD TO Winner: Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Hangout Music Festival Pensacola Beach Air Show Pensacon BEST PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS Winner: Pensacola Beach Downtown Pensacola McGuire’s Irish Pub National Naval Aviation Museum BEST DAY TRIP Winner: 30A/Seaside Destin Fairhope New Orleans BEST ANNUAL EVENT Winner: Pensacon Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Pensacola Beach Air Show Pensacola Mardi Gras BEST WAY TO GET CULTURED Winner: Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Pensacola Museum of Art Pensacola Opera Saenger Theatre BEST PUB CRAWL Winner: Go Irish on the Island Emerald Coast Tours’ Walking Pub Tour Priscus Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Sailor Jerry Pub Crawl BEST FOOD EVENT Winner: Pensacola Seafood Festival A Community Cooks (Slow Food Gulf Coast) Pensacola Crawfish Festival Pensacola Greek Festival

BEST PLACE TO GET STUCK IN TRAFFIC Winner: Pensacola Bay Bridge/ ThreeMile Bridge Davis Highway Pensacola Beach Scenic Highway

BEST REASON TO ATTEND AN ICE FLYERS GAME Winner: Because they’re back-to-back champs Fights Maverick Wiener Dog Races

BEST PENSACOLA LANDMARK Winner: Graffiti Bridge Pensacola Beach Ball Water Tower Pensacola Beach Sign Pensacola Lighthouse

BEST LOCAL ATHLETE WHO’S GONE PRO Winner: Bubba Watson Doug Baldwin Derrick Brooks Trent Richardson

BEST PUBLIC PARK Winner: Bayview Park Alabama Square Seville Square Veterans Memorial Park BEST PET-FRIENDLY PARK Winner: Bayview Park Community Maritime Park Pensacola Beach Dog Park Roger Scott Dog Park BEST PLAYGROUND Winner: Alabama Square Bayview Park Benny Russell Park Shoreline Park BEST OUTDOOR MARKET/ FARMER’S MARKET Winner: Palafox Market Bailey’s Produce & Nursery Flora Bama Farms T & W Flea Market BEST FREE THING TO DO Winner: National Naval Aviation Museum Bands on the Beach Evenings in Olde Seville Square Gallery Night BEST RUNNING CLUB Winner: Running Wild Pensacola Bay Brewery Seville Quarter World of Beer

BEST PARADE Winner: Fiesta of Five Flags’ Fiesta Day Parade Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade Pensacola Christmas Parade Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade

BEST 5K Winner: McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day Prediction 5K Bayou Hills Run The Great Pumpkin Race Pensacon’s Zombie Run

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD Winner: East Hill Cordova Park East Pensacola Heights North Hill

BEST PLACE TO RIDE YOUR BIKE Winner: Pensacola Beach Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park Downtown Pensacola East Hill

BEST UP-AND-COMING NEIGHBORHOOD Winner: East Pensacola Heights Belmont Devilliers Scenic Heights Westside Garden District BEST CONDO/APARTMENT BUILDING Winner: Portofino Island Resort The Crossings at Nine Mile Road Governors Gate Apartments Port Royal BEST NEIGHBORHOOD FOR YARD SALES Winner: East Hill North Hill Scenic Heights Stonebrook

BEST PLACE TO WALK/RUN Winner: Downtown Pensacola Bayfront Parkway East Hill Pensacola Beach BEST GOLF COURSE Winner: Tiger Point Golf Club Marcus Pointe Golf Club Pensacola Country Club Scenic Hills Country Club BEST REASON TO ATTEND A BLUE WAHOOS GAME Winner: Fireworks Kazoo the Wahoo Thirsty Thursday The view

BEST YOUTH SPORTS/REC PROGRAM Winner: ACE Cheer Company Gulf Breeze Sports Association Miracle League of NE Pensacola Southern Youth Sports Association BEST AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY Winner: Pensacola Children’s Chorus After School Activities Program (A.S.A.P.) at The Funplex of Gulf Breeze Ballet Pensacola Pensacola MESS Hall BEST SUMMER CAMP Winner: The Funplex of Gulf Breeze Camp o’ the Pines Pensacola Museum of Art Summer Art Camp Pensacola State College Kids' College BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Winner: The Funplex of Gulf Breeze Chuck E. Cheese’s Dreamland Skate Center Fast Eddies Fun Center BEST PLACE FOR AN ADULT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Winner: Painting with a Twist The Fish House McGuire’s Irish Pub Seville Quarter

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BEST TV STATION Winner: WEAR ABC 3 BlabTV WKRG News 5 WSRE BEST TV NEWS ANCHOR Winner: Bob Solarski (WEAR ABC 3) Christina Leavenworth (WEAR ABC 3) Mel Showers (WKRG News 5) Sue Straughn (WEAR ABC 3) BEST RADIO STATION Winner: Cat Country 98.7 The Ticket 97.1 WABD 97.5 WUWF 88.1 BEST RADIO PERSONALITY Winner: Dennis Dumler (The Ticket 97.1) Brent Lane (Cat Country 98.7) Qtip (WABD 97.5) Wendi Summers (NewsRadio 1620) BEST MORNING RADIO SHOW Winner: The Cat Pak Morning Show (Cat Country 98.7) Morning Edition (WUWF 88.1) Morning Wrap (The Ticket 97.1)

Qtip In The Morning (WABD 97.5) BEST REASON TO PICK UP AN IN Winner: News of the Weird Ears & Fingers Find out what’s happening (calendar listings) It’s free BEST LOCAL PERSON OR BUSINESS TO FOLLOW ON TWITTER Winner: Ashton Hayward (@ashtonjhayward) Brent Lane (@brentlanecat) Pensacon (@Pensacon) WUWF Public Media (@wuwfmedia) BEST LOCAL WEBSITE Winner: Cat Country 98.7 (catcountry987.com) Radio Free Pensacola (radiofreepensacola.com) Theatre Quest (theatrequest.weebly. com) WEAR ABC 3 (weartv.com) BEST LOCAL PERSON TO “FRIEND” ON FACEBOOK Winner: Christina Leavenworth Eliza George Brent Lane Wendi Summers BEST LOCAL BUSINESS TO “LIKE” ON FACEBOOK Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Cat Country 98.7 Old Hickory Whiskey Bar Revolver Records BEST LOCAL PERSON/ BUSINESS TO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM Winner: Eliza George Makeup Artist (@elizageorgemakeupartist) Ashton Howard (@ah_howard) Old Hickory Whiskey Bar (@oldhickorywhiskeybar) Scout (@scout_boutique) BEST MUSIC VENUE Winner: Vinyl Music Hall The Handlebar Saenger Theatre Sluggo’s BEST LOCAL BAND Winner: Continuum Chloe Channell Jpegasus Timberhawk BEST CONCERT Winner: Hangout Music Festival Julian Casablancas at The Handlebar Elton John at Pensacola Bay Center Cat Power solo at Vinyl Music Hall BEST PLACE TO HEAR FREE MUSIC Winner: Bands on the Beach The East Hill Yard Evenings in Olde Seville Square The Fish House Deck Bar BEST BAND/DJ/MC NAME Winner: Cookies and Cake Jpegasus Not Quite Fab Timberhawk

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MASTER CUP

The baristas at Bodacious Brew are always happy to serve up an education on the finer points of brewing coffee along with your drink order. When sampling their brews, it’s evident they could teach a master class on their less-is-more approach. “Our menu is made up of a few simple ingredients to ensure the quality of the coffee without cluttering it up with flavors,” says coffee shop supervisor Alan Bates. With varieties such as Sightglass from San Francisco and Verve from Santa Cruz, their coffee is prepared with excellence and care from bean to cup. Their minimalist-meets-quality philosophy runs the gamut from a simple cappuccino to their popular Angelino iced coffee, which uses cold brew coffee rather than espresso. In the works is Bodacious Brew’s plan to roast their own coffee, proving that those who teach can also do. “Ever-changing and progressive, we are a unique group of people making coffee,” says Bates. And we’d be remiss if we didn’t also give a shout out to their gourmet food selections, too. With options like gluten-free bagels, quiches and fresh wraps, you can easily find something to complement your favorite caffeinated beverage. 407 S. Palafox, thebodaciousbrew.com

COFFEE OF CHAMPIONS

If your mornings are consistently saved by a cup of coffee, Constant Coffee & Tea is likely already your safe haven. But even if you’re only an occasional coffee or tea drinker, they have something for you as well. “For a novice I would suggest a traditional cappuccino,” says owner Philip Switzer. “For the connoisseur I would suggest our Shakerato. It’s an Italian shaken espresso drink with incredible complexity.” How do they manage to take the ordinary cup of coffee or tea and make it extraordinary?

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Switzer says. “Every drink we put out has been tested and sampled dozens of times. We keep our menu enticing by constantly adding new house-made syrups and playing with new flavor combinations in our coffee drinks.” They are also ultra responsive to clients. “Customer feedback is what we live for. People recognize our passion and our focus on quality. Either that, or they want to see what crazy thing we think of next.” 615 Scenic Hwy., constantcoffeeandtea.com

VEGAN VERSATILITY

“We offer fresh versions of some of the old classics—not necessarily imitating, more like recreating favorites to suit today's healthier lifestyles,” explains Jen Knight, owner of End Of The Line Café. The food at End Of The Line (EOTL) is completely vegan, and Knight uses organic products as well as locally grown and/or sourced products whenever possible. Regular menu items like the Tofu Egg Salad Wrap and Surfer Burrito and special rotating menus for Thursday dinners and Sunday brunch allow diners to enjoy steady favorites but to mix things up, too. “The seasons get to play their part in what's to come.

Also, vegan food is thought to be somewhat limited to certain dishes. I like international and themed menus to keep it fun and express creativity, hopefully inspiring others as well.”

With its coffee bar, beer and wine offerings, and regular specials, EOTL, working in its 12th year in business, has become a community gathering place, too. Its “Cheers”-like quality is something Knight says has happened organically. “It's a very non-judgmental, casual environment. We've got the most amazing regulars. Locals, folks that come from out of town weekly, some that we only get to see once a year. It feels really good.” 610 E. Wright St., eotlcafe.com

GREAT FOOD WITH A SCENIC VIEW

The view, the food, the drinks—They are all part of The Fish House’s appeal for locals and

visitors alike. “It is very rewarding to be recognized by the community,” states Jean Pierre N'Dione, general manager of The Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and Deck Bar, of the collective Best of the Coast showing. “The awards are a result of the hard work and dedication of the entire staff in working towards meeting our mission, which is to provide the highest quality of food and service,” he says, and it starts with Executive Chef Billy Ballou. “His incorporation of local ingredients along with creativity are some of his greatest assets as a chef,” said N’Dione. “We are also so fortunate to have such a great staff at the Fish House. Our staff members enjoy their jobs, and it shows—they always go the extra steps to ensure that our guests receive a great dining experience.” 600 S. Barracks St., fishhousepensacola.com

LOCAL LOVE FOR GLOBAL

It’s not a surprise that The Global Grill is still a local favorite when it comes to fine dining. Menu favorites such as the Heirloom Tomato Salad and Potato Crusted Grouper represent Chef Frank Taylor’s emphasis on using the freshest ingredients from local farms and waters. “We do that dish at the peak time of tomato season,” says Chef Taylor of the Heirloom Tomato Salad, stating that there can be up to as many as nine varieties of tomatoes included. “The Potato Crusted Grouper has been a staple item on the menu for 20 years,” the chef says, explaining that he modifies the dish based on what is available fresh from the Gulf, whether it’s snapper, grouper or triggerfish. Global’s wait staff also gets rave reviews from customers. “I absolutely think we have the best wait staff in Pensacola. We try to strike a good combination of being upscale, but also very friendly,” says Chef Taylor’s wife and partner Jane. “We try to always create a unique dining experience for our regulars, but love when people choose us for engagements, retirement parties, anniversaries and other special celebrations,” she states. “It’s a great feeling.” 27 S. Palafox, globalgrillpensacola.com

TAP THAT

“I wanted to have a place that people could go to when they were hungry, no matter the time,” says Joe Abston, owner of Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom. Well, they’ve got that down, plus an unmatched beer game, infamous french fries and almost infamous social media accounts. “We have long said that our great social media is due to the fact that we have a 13 year old with high-speed-internet access who we only feed Pop Rocks and Jolt Cola,” Abston jokes of Hopjacks’ Facebook presence, which is actually curated by Jarod Kelly. As for the beer, Tim Dohms, “Our Beer Guru,” as Abston calls him, keeps managers abreast of new offerings. “When we get one that does well, we try to hold onto it. That is really one of the reasons that we have so many beers on draft.

We continued to add taps so we could keep more of the great beers at one time,” Abston says of the selection, which grew from 36 to 112 drafts currently at the downtown location and 85 drafts at the Nine Mile Road location.

10 S. Palafox, hopjacks.com

EATING PRETTY

If you’ve always wondered why people Instagram their food, wonder no more. With Ichiban’s expertly crafted sushi, flourished with masterfully arranged toppings—even the occasional edible flower—you’ll likely become a convert. Ichiban is not yo’ mama’s sushi (unless your mom happens to be a highly skilled sushi chef, in which case, we take it back). Although their familiar Japanese dishes like teriyaki and tempura are tempting as well, sushi is the real star. And the chefs assemble it all out in the open, so you can watch the masters craft your perfect roll, whether it be boxstyle (toppings and rice pressed into a block), maki-style (the popular rolled version) or nigiri (a topping of fish on a mound of rice). And with the dozens of sushi options on the menu, it’s probably going to be tough to decide. Bonus: Everything on Ichiban’s enormous menu can be enjoyed in one of their five tatami seats

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(think of a typical restaurant booth, only you have to take off your shoes and climb in). And be sure to try a glass of their sake, plum wine or a Japanese beer like the famous Sapporo or Kirin brands, to truly round out your Japanese cuisine experience.

5555 N. Davis Hwy., ichibanpensacola.com

FINE DINING SOUTHERN STYLE

“We are the quintessential steakhouse for the Florida Panhandle,” says Chef Irv Miller of Jackson's Steakhouse. Indeed, all of Jackson’s Steakhouse fundamentals—steaks, sides, and desserts—are standouts. “Jackson’s procures Midwestern wet-aged grain-fed beef from the heartland of America,” Miller explains of the cuts from Angus and Hereford breeds, adding, “We also serve an exclusive one-of-a-kind grass-fed rib-eye cut sourced from U.S. Wellness Meats.” With steakhouse sides such as collard greens, scalloped potatoes and old-fashioned creamy grits, along with Southern-inspired desserts like bread pudding and the Key lime phyllo purse, it’s easy to see why so many choose Jackson’s as a go-to for a range of special events, or simply a business lunch. “When our guests spend that time with us, it is very important to us to make it extraordinary,” says Steve Ooms, Jackson’s general manager, adding that the nods to Jackson’s seasonal, handcrafted drink menu and wine selections come from a dedication to quality and diversity. “From well-known name brands to small batch distilleries, we will have what you’re looking for.” 400 S. Palafox, jacksonsrestaurant.com

ART AND AMBIANCE ON THE BAY

If you have your heart set on watching the sunset while wining and dining in downtown Pensacola, walking to the Southernmost end of Palafox and having a seat on the patio of Jaco’s Bayfront Bar and Grille is a winning choice. While the sunset is a constant affair, Jaco’s has been spicing things up recently, starting in the kitchen. “Chef Tyler Simmons has fully taken the reins of the kitchen at Jaco's and is enhancing operations and infusing some new specials from his years of experience in central Florida,” says General Manager Wade Beroset. Additionally, Jaco’s is welcoming art into their ambiance. “We have been lucky to find, and give an opportunity to, several new local artists for our Wednesday Art à la Carte featured artist series,” he says. Expect for Jaco’s to be involved in many community-centered events ahead, including sponsoring the Bayfront Wine Festival again this coming spring. In other news, located just up the street, Jaco’s now has a sibling restaurant of sorts. “David Hambrick, the owner, also owns half of the new V. Paul's Italian RisOctober 9, 2014

torante with business partner Paul Bruno, in essence adding a sister location to Jaco's,” says Beroset. 997 S. Palafox, jacosbayfrontbarandgrille.com

GETTING FRESH, CAJUN STYLE

Jen Barrientos and Jose Rodriguez, business partners at Jen’s Creoles Restaurant, are some of the busiest restaurateurs around, often working 18-hour days on Barrientos’ original recipes, so it’s really no surprise that they’ve created a top spot for customers searching for a Creole- and Cajun-inspired food fix. Only the freshest ingredients breathe life into staples like jambalaya and red beans and rice, as well as their more unconventional menu items like gumbo fries. “Gumbo fries are fries with Creole seasoning, gumbo, and melted cheese and topped with honey butter Tabasco sauce,” says Barrientos. “Our Creole dishes are made fresh daily. Our gourmet burgers are blended in house, and our Creole cornbread is bought by the tray by several of our customers.” Jen’s Creoles Restaurant is already synonymous with affordable and tasty lunches, thanks to their $7.99 workweek lunch specials, but coming soon will be an expanded menu including all-day breakfast items and even a Sunday brunch. “We offer a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and no customer is ever made to feel rushed. Attention is paid to all of our customers’ needs. No detail is too small.”

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OUR BAR = YOUR BAR

“Zero pretense.” That’s one of husband and wife team Bill & Kiley Manning’s go-to mottos at The Magnolia. “Bill and I wanted to create the kind of bar that we would want to hang out in,” says Kiley. “It is not unusual to be sitting at our bar and find yourself in a conversation with every other person sitting around you, laughing together and sharing stories.” Despite the relaxed vibe, the care the Mannings put into their menu is anything but.

Take their award-winning chicken salad and mac-n-cheese, for example. “We use fresh, local rosemary and Renfroe pecans in our chicken salad. It doesn’t hurt that we serve it on sweet Hawaiian rolls or buttery croissants,” says Kiley. “Our mac-n-cheese is special because we change up the bechemel weekly.

We subscribe to the “more cheese the better” food model, so that helps,” she says. But what good would a bar be without great beer and wine? “It is important to us to offer as many varieties of canned beer as we can, and our draft options change weekly,” says Kiley. “We also listen to our guests. If a regular tried a beer or wine they love and share the info with us, we are happy to look into obtaining it to serve at the bar.” 2907 E. Cervantes St., magnoliapensacola.com 21

GAME ON

If you are downtown during a sports game, chances are you will hear excessive hoots and hollers bellowing from game central on Palafox, aka New York Nick’s. Touting itself as Pensacola’s #1 Sports Bar, at any given moment at New York Nick’s, you can find not just one game showing, but all of them. “We show all the games, not just the same couple of games on a lot of TVs,” says owner Nick Zangari. The sports bar boasts 40 hi-definition TVs, thousands of collectibles and celebrity photos on the wall, and has even become home to radio. “Our newest addition is Radio Free Pensacola, streaming worldwide with its home inside New York Nick’s,” said Zangari.

At New York Nick’s, folks come for the games but stay when they realize every other sports enthusiast they know is there. While you’re watching the games, it’s only fitting to enjoy a bite to eat, like New York Nick’s wings. “Our char-grilled wings are always in demand, and we make our own buffalo wing sauces,” he says. 911 S. Palafox, newyorknicks.net

JAZZED UP FLAVORS

For almost one year now, Picasso's Jazz Club has served as a refuge for jazz, wine and food lovers. “We provide a unique experience—kind of like a secret little space in a big city, an artsy-jazzy-bistro. We are going after a totally ‘hip’ place that is visually exciting,” says Brad Hunt, Owner. “We wanted our food to focus on fresh and local ingredients as much as possible, with most of the menu items made fresh daily with interesting combinations of tones and flavors. We try to keep it local, fresh and seasonal, and to do a few things and to do them very well,” he says. Each menu item comes with a wine recommendation and Picasso’s also offers regular specials, including seafood specials each weekend to keep things varied. “Jazz can be played by a soloist or by full orchestra, but it's always going to be inspirational,” Hunt states. “The same goes for our food and wine. You can have a little or a lot and be pleased with your experience at

Picasso's, so come get inspired.” 19 S. Palafox, picassojazz.com

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STELLAR CHEF, STELLAR STAFF

If you don’t know Chef Ahmed Koroma, you probably will soon. “Chef Ahmed has had quite a career before coming to Pot Roast & Pinot. He was born in Sierra Leone and has worked in France and the Maryland/D.C. area,” says Owner Aimée Wilson of the chef who reached out after seeing a Craigslist ad.

“He liked the concept of the menu and applied for a position. I called him up and asked him to come in to interview, and Joe Abston, a chef by trade, talked with Chef Ahmed for hours one night discussing food and restaurants, and well, the rest is history.” Wilson credits her staff for much of the restaurant’s success and explains that longevity leads to a great staff. “The attention to detail and the genuine warmness of the staff really makes Pot Roast & Pinot a gem in the Pensacola food scene. The staff makes the dining experience feel like home.” 321 E. Cervantes St., potroastpinot.com

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

Whatever reason you want to head to Restaurant IRON—business lunch, date or just because—they're all valid. From duck to steak to Cajun Ruebens, Restaurant IRON offers something for every palate. When you're in need of comfort food, Chef Alex McPhail suggests the rainy day special. "Grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup is hard to beat," he says. "It was one of my favorite comfort foods growing up." Behind every great restaurant is a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and McPhail knows that. He also credits the restaurant's success to their enthusiastic wait staff, including waiter Mike Brazwell and waitress Jessica White. "The wait staff is very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks," McPhail says. "The facial expressions of a server who has actually tried everything on

the menu and is excited to explain to a guest is hard to beat, and the guests really pick up on this." 2500 Oak Pointe Dr., restaurantiron.com

FINER DINING

Sure, Pensacola is home to dozens of Asian restaurants, so it can be hard to choose your favorite. But with Shark Fin’s fine food and an upscale-but-relaxed atmosphere, they are probably already one of your go-tos when you’re craving dishes that give you a reason to break out the chopsticks. Among their mouthwatering Chinese-Japanese fusion-inspired offerings are fresh sushi and sashimi prepared daily by expert chefs who have a penchant for authenticity and fresh ingredients. Beyond outstanding sushi and epic cuisine that tastes every bit as good as it looks, they have a full bar with beers, wines and sakes from around the world. After visiting just once and indulging in meals that are every bit as visually appealing as the décor, we think you’ll be hard pressed to find a reason to order typical takeout ever again. However, if to-go food is your thing, they offer that, too. 5912 N. Davis Hwy., Ste. C, sharkfinpensacola.com

AWWW SHUX

Situated on the corner of Palafox and Main Street next to Al Fresco is the newest anchor of this bustling corner of urban dining— Shux Oyster Bar. In addition to offering a fully loaded oyster bar, Shux Oyster Bar’s menu includes unconventional items such as stuffed burgers, seafood potato skins and their signature bushwackers to wash it all down, not to mention buckwacker ice cream for dessert. When it comes to drinks, Shux Oyster Bar features a full indoor and outdoor bar on a covered patio with an extensive draft and bottled beer selection, wine, mixed drinks and specialty drinks. 509 S. Palafox

LIFE AND LEISURE

When you need a little TLC as well as a caffeinated pick-me-up, you're likely to head to

The Leisure Club. From the urban ambi-

ence to specialty coffee drinks, a little break at this coffee shop can go a long way. "We create new coffee beverages through a number of forms of inspiration—an emerging preparation or presentation of a beverage we've seen in coffee culture, or by experimenting with our own ideas and our customers' requests," says Owner Denise Berry. Berry credits the business's success to carefully choosing purveyors, starting with Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea. "We chose Intelligentsia because their beans are shipped directly from family-owned farms across the world," she explains. "They roast our beans every week and ship them the next day. This weekly roasting rotation ensures our customers always enjoy the freshest cup of coffee possible." Be on the lookout for The Leisure Club's new location and menu expansion beginning this month. 1151 Office Woods Dr., Ste. A (beginning Oct. 1), theleisureclub.net

SHAKE IT UP

Just down Palafox Street from Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom is The Tin Cow, another Joe Abston eatery that stays open from lunch into the wee hours. Abston is co-owner of The Tin Cow, which focuses on burgers (including a design-your-own menu) and milkshakes (including its crowd-pleasing spiked milkshakes for the adults) says being recognized for having the best cheeseburger in town is a great feeling. “We have become a staple in the Pensacola food scene in just two short years,” says Abston, who credits repeat business for much of the restaurant’s success. “I would say that we see some guests several times a week. It makes me smile when the bartenders, servers and I know our guests by name.” As for late-night customers, Abston says his own experience searching for tasty eats is the inspiration. “It’s late.

I'm hungry. What can I eat that is not from a drive thru? No offense to Waffle House or Whataburger—I have frequented both from time to time—but let's be honest, they’re no Tin Cow.” 102 S. Palafox, thetincow.com

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THE UPSIDE OF HIBACHI

Open for 15 years, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse is a favorite of diners in the greater UWF-Nine Mile Road area. “We focus on good quality ingredients and making quality meals,” says Owner Tracey Chu. “We’re also very concerned about offering great customer service to our guests,” she says, and judging by the restaurant’s popularity and the longevity of much of its staff, things are working on both sides of the equation. Tokyo has six hibachi chefs, several of whom have been with the restaurant for over five years, Chu boasts, adding, “Some have been with us over ten years, which also helps us maintain the same food quality.”

An impressive sushi menu (the Shakalaka Roll is the most popular) is also available, along with a full dining room menu featuring traditional Japanese dishes. “We also provide a full bar with Japanese sake, and that is very popular,” Chu says, adding that the restaurant’s party room frequently hosts holiday parties, company functions and wedding rehearsals. 312 E. Nine Mile Road, gotokyopensacola.com

MASTER CHEFS

“Laid back and food focused,” says Blake Rushing, chef and owner of Type, describing his restaurant’s concept. “We are a big family

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at Type and want our guests to feel the same.” Type’s modern take on Southern cuisine truly sets them apart from the pack, especially with dishes like their ultra original smoked salmon under glass. “It’s our house cured and smoked salmon, but we serve it under a glass dome filled with the same type of smoke we used to smoke it,” says Rushing. “We change the menu every month, which keeps it very fresh.” Traveling and eating at the top spots in other cities is a must for Rushing to ensure his restaurant stays on top of current foodie trends. Innovation abounds at Type, and Eric Pommerening certainly brings even more to the table. “I prefer to change things up and use time and place to inspire me,” he says.

Ultimately, for these culinary masterminds, the most rewarding part of the job is “happy guests, a happy staff family, and seeing our food concepts come to life,” says Rushing. 501 N. 9th Ave., facebook.com/typerestaurant

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5 ½ Bar operates as proving ground for cocktails that coincidentally blend the two eras from which its neighbors hail. “We offer many spirits and other ingredients that are unique to the area, so introducing those ingredients is an important goal of ours, as well as re-introducing well known but often polarizing ingredients like absinthe, Jagermeister and gin,” says Patrick Bolster, bartender and manager at 5 ½ Bar. The bar offers a range of craft cocktails and beer, and changes up its drink menu seasonally. “However, there will always be a spot on our menu for the drinks that have been crowd favorites, like the West Indies Paintbrush and the Cucumber Collins, also known as the ‘Cucumber Drink,’” Bolster assures us.

If you’ve yet to discover a favorite, Bolster and company will be happy to work with you.

“Our bartenders are great at making balanced drinks on the spot for the indecisive and/or inexperienced guest, especially on a slow night.”

5 E. Garden St., fiveandahalfbar.com

OLD SCHOOL CHARM

CRAFTY COCKTAILS

Tucked away between modern Vinyl Music Hall and the old-school Esquire Barber Shop,

The red lights of The Elbow Room have cast a comforting glow on guests for 51 years, and if Jonathan Owens has a say, they will continue to do so for many years to come. “I

have been part of the ER family since I was a kid. My sister used to take me there back in the 70's, and Jim Flynn would make me pepperoni sandwiches that I would eat sitting on the bar,” says Owens, part of the team that now operates the landmark bar, including its infamous jukebox. “We try to keep it fresh with songs our guests relate to the vintage feel of the ER. The songs on the jukebox are regularly cycled through from a massive inventory we keep in a secret vault,” Owens explains. The ER also received nods for its food, bar games and ambiance, none of which will change anytime soon. The only upcoming addition may be a little outdoor seating, modeled after the Schlitz Beer Garden. 2213 W. Cervantes St.

STILL SHAKING

The name Sandshaker Lounge & Package is pretty much synonymous with the Bushwacker, having sold the signature chocolaty, creamy beverage since 1975. The bar began serving up their version of the drink after previous owners visited Sapphire Beach Village, St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and tasted a similar drink. Theirs has since become a thing of local lore. Bartenders at the Shaker can customize the drink, kicking it up a notch

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THE “GOOD TIME EMPORIUM”

For over 40 years, Seville Quarter has been synonymous with Pensacola nightlife.

Seven spacious rooms for partying and events may seem like a lot, but with a list of entertainment and activities a mile long, it’s astounding they manage to fit it all under one roof. “We have called ourselves and our staff the ‘Good Time Gang’ since we began, and we try to show that to our guests,” says administrative assistant Nancy A. Rodriguez. “Seville Quarter is the pride of the Mitchell family. They are devoted to providing each guest with the highest level of customer service.” A $5 cover charge is puny compared to the extensive variety of what they offer. With bar games like “bar sized” Jenga, entertainment by DJ superstars like Albert Lao (better known as DJ Mr. Lao and no newbie to our Best of the Coast list) to help you get your dance on, and live musical acts performing nightly on one of their five stages, there’s no chance of having a mediocre time. Sports fans abound too, as they’re also home to booster clubs for Notre Dame, Florida State, and the University of Florida.

Even bingo gets the nightclub treatment. “We have shots and award bottles of alcohol,” says Rodriguez. “You don’t get that at the VFW.” With something for everyone, it’s no wonder the juggernaut that is Seville Quarter is ranked in the top 100 nightclubs in the nation. 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com

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“It’s hard to have a bad day when wine is involved.” Aragon Wine Market’s proprietor Charlotte Gordon is all about improving her customers’ appreciation of wine. Whether

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you qualify your level of interest as connoisseur or only as an occasional drinker, Gordon and her team are here to help. “We pride ourselves on accommodating all of our customers. Face it, you can buy a bottle of wine at the drugstore. We rely on our personal service regardless of the customer’s level of wine knowledge to set us apart,” she says. Of course, the cornerstone of any successful business is its customers, and Aragon Wine Market is proud to serve theirs. “We are fortunate to have some great customers.”

Gordon continues, “A couple of years back, 9th Avenue right in front of the store was closed for weeks. We had wonderful customers who went out of their way to continue to buy wine with us.” They maintain their friendly, welcoming atmosphere with frequent wine tastings that allow visitors the opportunity to try out new wines with an expert’s recommendation, made all the more fun and innovative with out-of-town guest visits to the shop, like one of Gordon’s recent favorites, a special appearance and performance by the Shakespeare Society.

27 S. 9th Ave., aragonwinemarket.com

EPICUREAN MADE EPIC

Sister shops Bodacious Olive and SoGourmet blend the gourmet and epicurean into one cohesive shopping experience. Finding the perfect item, whether it be a unique birthday, bridal or “just because” gift, is made all the easier with their welcoming vibe and always-helpful staff. And you can totally feel confident about happening upon that perfect gift, with no-fail options like Resurrection II wines (a portion of the profits benefits the restoration of the Gulf Coast), a functionalmeets-classy market tote, handmade Italian stoneware, or kitchenware tools made edgy with modern design. If foodie options are more your thing, you can’t go wrong with one of their artisanal olive oils, infused balsamic vinegars and gourmet salt. But the culinary goodies aren’t limited to what will fit in your shopping bag, as SoGourmet’s cooking classes teach everything from “master preparation to presen-

tation” and are offered from noon to 1:00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday, with more leisurely dinner classes also available. So while there’s no excuse not to kick your cooking skills up a notch, you’ll have a great one to treat yourself to that new kitchenware item you’ve been eying. 407-D S. Palafox, bodaciousolive.com, sogourmetpensacola.com

FARM-ILY TIES

Healthy food and a healthy environment are certainly vital for each of us, and Flora Bama Farms is committed to making both everyday realities for Pensacola locals. “For us, ‘farm to table’ is more than just a catch phrase,” says Vice President and Founder Sandy Veilleux. “Affordable, farm-fresh produce for you and your family is our mission.”

From unofficial “eat ‘n’ greet” tours at the market where shopping lists are often shared, to daily deliveries to area restaurants, local produce is a passion. “We share produce from as close as five minutes away,” says Veilleux.

“It is exciting to watch the fresh harvests come through.” And Flora Bama Farms keeps things green, recycling cardboard, glass and cans, reusing crates and selling pallets to fund grassroots projects. “Most fun is that our organics are divided and picked up for a local duo that rescues abused horses and for local farmers to support their chickens and pigs,” says Veilleux. 6404 Mobile Hwy., facebook. com/florabamafarmsofpensacola

PRESSED WITH LOVE

With a passion for all things paper, the next time you need an unforgettable business card, birthday card or custom wedding invite, Ashley Wiggins, owner at Impressions Letterpress Studio, is your girl. Helping your vision come to life is one of her favorite parts of the job. “I love talking to my clients and trying to figure out the look and feel that they are trying to incorporate in their design. The best feeling is when a client sees the design for the first time and says that I ‘nailed it.’” And each piece of paper is hand fed and ink pressed

on their antique cast iron Chandler and Price presses, so undeniable character is inherent in everything she creates. “No two pieces of paper will come out exactly alike. I think that is the beauty of letterpress: each card, invitation, or piece of stationery is a unique work of art.”

With that art comes true enthusiasm for the craft. “We take pride in the art of printing the old fashioned way,” says Wiggins. “Our background in graphic design brings modern flexibility to an old art.” 30 S. Palafox (Inside The Wedding Studio), impressionsletterpress.com

START HERE, GO ANYWHERE

Whether you are preparing to embark upon an adventurous camping trip, a cross-country hike, or a leisurely downtown exploration, a visit to Intracoastal Outfitters will ensure you are properly outfitted for your trek.

“Customers find us because they are traveling and have specific footwear needs, whether it be a hiking boot for a trip on the Appalachian Trail or a walking sandal for a European tour,” says Owner Wes Dannreuther. “They find us because of our diverse and unique footwear selection—things they can't find in big box or department stores.” To complement footwear, Intracoastal Outfitters is home to a wide selection of apparel and gear for travel and the outdoors, including their popular TASC brand of bamboo/cotton blend athletic wear.

They also stock a few unexpected must-have items, including the Ice Mule Cooler. “People aren't used to seeing us sell coolers, plus Ice Mule is a brand new company and is the most amazing, practical outdoor product I've seen in a long time. People are loving them,” says Dannreuther. Although Intracoastal Outfitters as a brand has only been in Pensacola since 2008, the family's business (including Lee Tracy) has been serving the Gulf Coast since 1978. When Intracoastal Outfitters isn’t outfitting individuals inside the shop, they are contributing to fundraisers and non-profit organizations throughout the community. 701 E. Gregory St., intracoastaloutfitters.com

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WE WANT TO SEE YA…

By now, most people have heard the “We Want to See Ya in a Kia” slogan. The mission of Kia AutoSport is to cater to each individual customer. “We know that you have high expectations, and as your car dealership, we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time,” the dealership’s website states. With specials including “Customer Cash,” a cash-back offer on new car purchases, exclusive USAA pricing, and additional discounts for retired or active-duty military personnel, it’s easy to see why so many people shopping for new cars give Kia AutoSport a try. Shoppers can even check to see if they pre-qualify for financing on the dealership’s website before heading over to test-drive their new Kias. 6637 Pensacola Blvd., kiaautosportpensacola.com

ART SHOP 101

Over the past six months, Mainline Art House has been a haven for local artists to show off their work and for shoppers to find special gifts, blending an art gallery and retail space into one. “We have taken great care in curating the retail segment of our business to match that of the original art,” says co-owner and Creative Director Mikel Traffanstead. “We

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look for items that are handmade, unique, or made in America.” Merchandise like “Gulf Coasters” (coasters shaped like the Gulf of Mexico coastline) and letter-pressed or hand-painted greeting cards are perfect examples of the fresh artistic offerings curated by Mainline. “We travel frequently and are always on the lookout for new and exciting finds,” Traffanstead continues. “We are working to bring several national artists to Pensacola.” But the local artists and community are at the heart of Mainline. “Going forward we intend to always offer a home to the makers of our area,” he says. “The support of the community means everything. Mainline, like downtown in general, would not be experiencing the growth that we have without it.” 422 S. Palafox, mainlinearthouse.com

led to the company’s founding in 2012. “We both have been in and on the water our entire lives and inspired by the ocean. It was a natural progression to start a business inspired by the things we love the most: surfing and fishing,” said Howard, who serves as the exclusive designer for Southbound, in addition to his other projects.

“Many of the designs start at my easel as original paintings on canvas, and other concepts are created as illustrations and drawings,” Howard explains. With the company building recognition locally, he and Weis are gearing up to introduce the brand regionally, possibly nationally, in the future. southboundap.com

owned bakeries and made donuts and wedding cakes in the early 1970s. Zehr eventually opened her own store in Fort Walton Beach, and when the opportunity came to move to downtown Pensacola, Zehr and daughter Serena Crane opened up shop, and as Crane puts it, “fell in love with the city.” In addition to serving diners at the café, the mother-daughter team also bakes wedding cakes, caters and works on a range of parties and special events.

The team recently expanded the business by opening a macaroon cart at Cordova Mall, which gives customers another opportunity to pick up an Adonna’s sweet treat on the go. 114 S. Palafox, adonnasbakery.com

ARTISTIC APPAREL

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while its founders were, very fittingly, surfing in the Gulf. “As we traded off waves and returned to the lineup each time, we both had more excitement and ideas about the brand, a name, and where this could take us in the future,” remembers Ashton Howard, artist and co-founder of Southbound Apparel, of the conversation with friend Rob Weis that

Strolling down Palafox Street, you may have noticed the eye-catching baked goods in the window of Adonna's Bakery and Café.

Their window displays no doubt have prompted sweet tooth sufferers to venture inside and try one of the bakery and/or regular café menu items that Adonna’s serves up six days a week (every day but Sunday). Adonna Zehr’s family

Southbound Apparel was developed

BAKED BLISS

“It’s a huge honor. Our entire team works incredibly hard at delivering value and results for our clients, so it’s nice to be recognized for it,” states Justin Beck, president of Beck Property Company, of his company’s Best of the Coast win. The company works on a range of property management and real estate brokerage endeavors. “Many of the projects we work on take a long time to culminate, and are often quite complex, so when we see a new store open, or construction begins, or we receive a compliment from a happy ten-

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ant, that’s the most rewarding thing for sure,” says Beck, explaining that assisting clients is the key component of their work. “We are a creative and entrepreneurial group, and we try very hard to listen to what our clients need, so we’ve had the opportunity to grow and become fairly diverse. It’s very rewarding.”

89 S. Alcaniz St., beckpropertyco.com

COMMUNITY CREDIT

Central Credit Union of Florida has

been providing quality service to the Pensacola area for over 51 years. With four branches in Pensacola—as well as one in Panama City and an associate in Jacksonville—Central Credit Union works to ensure that members are their first priority, living out the motto of “You Belong,” as well as the credit union mission of “People Helping People.” Central Credit Union offers a variety of savings and checking accounts, cutting-edge electronic services, as well as competitive loans to fit members’ needs and enable them to cope with a challenging economy. Central is also a part of the Shared Branching network, allowing members to have access to their accounts nationwide. In addition, it offers online access and a Mobile Banking application with mobile check deposit for members’ convenience. To further its commitment to members, Central Credit Union’s employees also take their services beyond the branches and into the community, volunteering for many charitable organizations on the Gulf Coast, such as United Way, Miracle League and Ronald McDonald House. ccufl.org

SNAPPING IT UP

From attending newborn photography workshops to hone her already impressive skill set, to doing volunteer newborn photo sessions for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida, Chloe Agee of Chloe Colleen Photography loves photographing all things baby. “I do not like being repetitive, so I never do the same thing twice,” she says.

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new to use.” Agee’s camera doesn’t just capture the little ones, though.

From maternity to families and even senior portraits, she’s happy to photograph kids of all ages. “The most enjoyable part of my job is, without a doubt, making others smile.

Whether it be during my sessions or after they have received the final product. It’s priceless.”

But don’t ask her to shoot your wedding, it’s just not her thing. “I just do what I love, and how I love it.” chloecolleenphotography.com

CLIENT-FOCUSED CHRIS

Chris Crawford of the Law Office of Chris Crawford was voted among the best attorneys this year. “I want every case to be handled in the best way, period,” said Crawford, who practices criminal law and also takes on personal injury cases. “I have tried many cases (probably over 70) and I am known as a great trial attorney. What that does for my clients is give them a more options,” Crawford explained, adding, “In a criminal case or a personal injury case, if the other side is not willing to fairly resolve the case, we can always go to trial, and my client's chances of winning are better than most. The other big thing that sets us apart is our mantra that ‘your case is my case,’” said Crawford of his dedication to assuring the best outcome for clients. “I will always represent the average Joe and Jane of this city and do my best to stop people from taking advantage of good, hardworking people.” 301 S. Adams St., bettercallchris.net

ARTISTICALLY DRIVEN

If there’s one constant across the dynamic work of Chris Visual Photography, it is photography that is energetic and artistically driven. Since the beginning, Chris’ photography has been known for its boldness and beauty. “A little-known fact is that I'm actually ‘red/green color vision deficient’ and have a pretty hard time distinguishing a ton of the colors,” he says. “I never have been able to decide whether that hurts or helps me.”

Regardless, Chris never ceases to breathe life

into any and every photo shoot— from family portraits to more outof-the-box shoots. “I have photographed some pretty outrageous modeling sessions,” he says. “I'd have to say the ones that stick out most in my mind are all the Halloween themes I have gotten to shoot over the years.” In 2007, he shot his first wedding and has continued to add more weddings to his roster. “The great people you meet and the excitement of the day really make it all so much fun. I have always had a soft spot for couples in love.” chrisvisualphoto.com

JUST RELAX

Everyone is prone to getting worn down by the daily grind. Luckily for even the most worldweary, Escape Wellness Spa has a host of services to relax and rejuvenate. “Our massage is the best because our therapists are knowledgeable, and we absolutely love what we do,” says owner Stephanie Knight. “You can’t beat massage for relaxation. And body waxing can sting a little but our professionals help you feel relaxed, comfortable and have it done in no time,” she says. To complete the package, don’t forget the facial. “Your face is how you present yourself to the world,” Knight continues. “You don’t need a long list of products to achieve the results you are looking for.” Escape Wellness Spa is committed to their clients’ total-body well-being, encouraging them to treat themselves at home. “They often come in very stressed and in pain, but they leave transformed and inspired to take better care of themselves.” 4400 Bayou Blvd., #24, escapeandfeelbetter.com

BOOTCAMP BODIES

“Our goal has always been that no client ever feels like a number in a large group,” says Kenzie Presnell of Fixed on Fitness, which offers classes at Bayview Park in Pensacola, Perdido, and Pace, and prides itself on its personalized approach for bootcampers, ages currently ranging from 15 to 68. Presnell and husband Josh own Fixed on Fitness and serve

as trainers along with Troy Ulshoeffer. “Troy is an incredibly motivating trainer, and he is truly a genuine person. He cares deeply about each client, and I believe that his clients can see that,” says Presnell. And while the term “bootcamp” may sound intimidating to some, at Fixed on Fitness it couldn’t be further from that, Presnell assures. “We are all there for each other, celebrating the accomplishments of each person within the Fixed on Fitness community,” she said. Presnell describes one more perk of exercising in the great wide open: “You get to see the sun come up every morning over the bayou or watch the sun go down as you finish your last run—I can't imagine a better place to workout.” fixedonfitness.com

SHOW OFF

For over 30 years, the professionals at Framery and Gallery have contributed their expertise to help their clients preserve and display paintings and prints of many kinds.

Offering frames from the simple yet elegant to the lavish and bold, Framery and Gallery has something to match the style of practically any art piece and any collector’s taste, all at reasonable prices. Don’t worry if you don’t have anything to put in one of their diverse frames yet, though. Framery and Gallery also offers limited edition reproductions, art catalogs, and oil paintings on canvas “stretched and ready to hang or frame,” as well as original works and pieces by local artists such as Colin Neal, Linda B. Campbell and Robin Anderson Murray. 1801 Creighton Road, pensacolaframery.com

FRAME WORK

Considering Framing By Design has over 5,000 frame samples to choose from, finding one to match that special piece of art might feel overwhelming at first. Luckily, their team of Certified Picture Framers is ready to help clients find that perfect frame. “Each piece of art takes a different style,” says Gyna Sellers, CPF. “Our moulding comes from all over the world, with a large amount coming from Italy,” she says. With 18 years of experience, Framing

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By Design offers not only traditional frames but also more unique solutions, such as shadowboxes, to show off even the most unconventional items. Sellers notes that they’ve framed everything from snake skin to a collection of antique whale teeth to a wooden boat oar for a soldier in Afghanistan, so you can be assured that your artwork will get that extra special consideration you won’t find at a chain store. “It is an educational as well as design experience. It’s fun for us, and we want it to be a fun experience for our clients as well.” 4718 N. W St., framingbydesignpensacola.com

THE RIGHT TOUCH

Catering to locals and tourists alike,

Gail Walsh Massage & Skincare

offers massages to suit all clientele, including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, hot stone and more. “For those new to massage, the main point I try to make clear is that the client is in control,” says Walsh. This ranges from the amount of clothing worn to the particular pressure applied during the session, or what areas of the body need more (or less) attention. “I let clients know that it is their time to relax,” she says. “Some will find that the quiet is more enjoyable, while others may feel more at ease while chatting. We accommodate what makes our clients most comfortable.” Walsh and her fellow massage therapists take pride in offering a place of retreat from the moment individuals step through the door. “We are a massage practice, not a busy salon,” she says. “We have the relaxing and quiet atmosphere people seek out for this kind of treatment. Soft music is piped into each room, and the front office promotes a peaceful environment.” Outside the walls of her practice, Walsh has been known to set up massage chairs at area health fairs and athletic events, including the Bushwacker Festival, and expects to be present at several local road races over the new few months. 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., #31, gailawalsh.com

LOCAL DOLLARS

“What sets us apart is the fact that we are locally owned and managed and don’t have to wait for decisions to be made in an out of a state corporate office. Our customers are people we know, not just numbers on a loan application,” said Buzz Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Coast Community Bank (GCCB), voted as one of the best banks in Pensacola, of what sets GCCB apart.

The bank has five branches including those in Pace, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola locations on Cordova Boulevard, Nine Mile Road, and in Downtown Pensacola, the original location that opened in 2003.“We are all about personal relationships with our customers.

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answers the phone,” said Ritchie, adding that the bank might be smaller by design, but offers the same services national available elsewhere. “Even though we are a relatively small community bank, we offer all products and services that the big banks can offer, from checking and savings accounts, online services, remote deposits, home mortgages and refinancing as well as in house investment and brokerage services.” Sounds like a good reason to stay local. mygulfbank.com

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF BRANDS TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

THINKING BEYOND THE BANK

With their motto “Service That Soars Above” and a logo depicting a bird riding the winds, it’s fitting that Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union’s success is flying high. “We really do have the best loan rates and best savings rates in Pensacola and the surrounding areas,” says Marketing Director Kurt Stenerson. “We are able to offer this savings advantage to our team because we have created an efficiently run organization with an emphasis on giving back to our members.”

So how does Gulf Winds create such a breath of fresh air in the workplace? A major part of their strategy is ensuring their employees love what they do every day. “The happiness of our team is of paramount importance,” says Stenerson. “We work hard on behalf of our team to provide fair compensation, excellent benefits and an atmosphere of accountability and team.” Their focus on people extends beyond typical banking services. For instance, after the recent flood, Gulf Winds sponsored a matching fund to help Manna Food Pantries’ recovery, generating over $140,000. “Our involvement in the community continues to set us apart,” says Stenerson. 220 E. Nine Mile Rd., gogulfwinds.com

We believe brands have the power to influence people and communities for the better. Our first two Brand On Us™ recipients are such forces:

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Thank you for all that you do, and all that you will do. Visit brandonus.com to learn how we’re giving back to our community.

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BRAND FOR GOOD

With a trademark approach to branding and a strong commitment to community outreach, idgroup is well recognized as a force for innovation. “Our whole system branding framework is built on proven academic research and backed by 25 years of experience,” states Mona Amodeo, PhD., idgroup’s owner and President, and also the creator of idgroup’s “Branding from the Core” process. “We enjoy working with clients that we believe are making a positive impact on our community and the world,” she says, perhaps in part because of idgroup’s commitment to giving back. “We have really enjoyed seeing the positive impact that our rebranding efforts have had on the Pensacola Humane Society and look forward to seeing the response to Chain Reaction's rebrand,” says Amodeo of her company’s “Brand on Us” initiative benefiting local nonprofits. The application period for the 2015 27

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Brand on Us program opened on Oct. 1, so keep an eye out for news of that winner and idgroup’s upcoming work with community-minded organizations like Ever’man Natural Foods and Studer Institute.

300 E. Intendencia St., idgroupusa.com

NATURAL BEAUTY a neighborhood bar & restaurant

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Specializing in newborn, children and family portraits in all natural light, Lindsey Friar Photography seeks to capture subjects in their truest forms. Though her downtown studio may serve as home base, naturally, the majority of her photos take place outdoors.

She especially enjoys locations that provide diverse backdrops, such as the National Seashore. When seeking inspiration, Friar looks to the characteristics and subtleties found in her subjects. “I find my inspiration all over the place. It could be the way a child looks at me, a certain location, a certain prop or textile, or the client's wants and needs,” she says. In a world where things can too easily become contrived and overproduced, Friar sets herself apart by keeping it real. “I aim for genuine authenticity and the true essence of my clients,” she says. “I love real people, and I feel I capture real emotions on every shoot.”

Beyond that, Friar places an emphasis on relationship building. As far as she’s concerned, a client is far more than just a client. “I love getting to know my clients and learning about their family,” she says. “My clients are not just clients, they become friends for life.” 208 S. Alcaniz St., Unit South, lindseyfriar.com

A PART OF THE SOLUTION

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Offering services in personal and business insurance, McGraw Insurance Services strives to protect all aspects of your life and livelihood. "We believe in educating our clients to empower them to make the best decision for their needs, as well as being a resource for information and extending our network," says Reid Rushing. Along with personal and business insurance, McGraw Insurance Services also offers workers compensation and risk management add-on services. "We're partners with a leading national risk management provider to educate our commercial and personal lines clients," Rushing says. "We're able to develop and customize a risk management program for the specific needs of each client." Serving the community is rewarding business, Rushing says.

"We absolutely love our community and being a part of the solution," he adds. "Our community encompasses growing businesses, dynamic people and a tremendous amount of energy that we enjoy being a part of." 2100 Creighton Road, mcgraw-insurance.com

SNAP, CRACKLE, POP

Feeling out of sorts? At Olde Seville Chiropractic, Dr. Lindsey Jeudevine

is committed to getting his patients in alignment. “We emphasize total body/mind/spirit health, and chiropractic is a great way to start and maintain the balance,” he says. “As a chiropractor, I make sure that all of the bones in the spine are moving correctly, and that the nervous system is working properly via chiropractic adjustments,” he explains. “This helps to reduce pain, increase ranges of motion and allow for an overall better functioning nervous system.” Dr. Jeudevine provides each patient with personalized attention and care that aligns with his or her individual needs. The entirety of each patient’s visit is spent with Dr. Jeudevine, as he performs all exams, adjustments and physical therapy treatments. “This allows me to create a greater doctor-patient relationship that aids in getting the patient well faster,” he said. Olde Seville Chiropractic sees all types of patients, including athletes, those suffering from neck and back pain from car accidents, pregnancy patients and those battling chronic pain. Think you might be too young (or old) for chiropractic care? Think again. Dr. Jeudevine affirms the best age for chiropractic care is any age. 210 E. Intendencia St., oldesevillechiropractic.com

SOLUTION SEEKERS

A rich history. A solid reputation. A community-oriented spirit. These are a few of the attributes of the largest local credit union headquartered in Pensacola, Pen Air Federal Credit Union. “Pen Air FCU holds fast to its mission of ‘Enhancing lives through exceptional service, strength and financial solutions,’” says Patty Veal, Director of Public Relations. Pen Air FCU prides itself on being community-driven, both inside and out. “Pen Air FCU’s work environment is a collaborative atmosphere that encourages input at all levels within the organization,” says Veal. “Being part of the Pen Air FCU team is being part of an organization that cares for its staff and the people that walk through its doors.” On the other side of the counter, Pen Air FCU extends the same stability to its members, truly offering individuals a sense of belonging. According to Veal, beyond all else, the staff members pride themselves on being solution seekers. “One advantage of belonging to Pen Air FCU is the personal service and the knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to finding solutions,” she says. 1495 E. Nine Mile Road, penair.org

RESULTS THROUGH SUPPORT

“It's not just a diet, it's a lifestyle change,” says Victoria Edge, owner of Pensacola Weight Loss Center. Edge, along with weight loss counselors Savannah Hodge and Dianne Fralix, offer what Edge summarizes

as “one-on-one counseling and support, individualized meal planning and personalized tools to help with lifestyle changes and keeping the weight off,” without the use of drugs or surgery. “These diets are not restrictive and help curb cravings and increase energy naturally,” says Edge of the variety of diets that counselors tailor to clients as the cornerstone of the program. “Our counselors live a healthy lifestyle themselves and stay informed about the most current trends on weight loss through professional training and publications,” Edge states. The counselors offer pre-diet, active weight loss, stabilization and maintenance support in addition to supplemental services such as Infrared Jade Sauna therapy and Venus Legacy Body Contouring treatments. In addition to their passion for helping people, Edge believes their “no-gimmick approach” sets them apart from other weight loss centers. 4300 Bayou Blvd., #15, pensacolaweightlosscenter.com

WHOLE BODY FITNESS

Just two years after the opening of its Gulf Breeze location, Pure Pilates now has a second studio located downtown. “When the thought of opening Pure Pilates in the Artisan building was presented to us, it was too exciting of an opportunity to pass up,” says Susan Clark, owner and trainer. “The desire to live healthy is evident within our community, and we look forward to continuing to help facilitate that lifestyle.” The expansion into downtown allows Pure Pilates to have two locations, each with its own atmosphere, offering many of the same or similar classes with the intended outcomes of relaxation, strengthening, familiarity and warmth. “We designed Pure Pilates in Gulf Breeze to give the feeling as if you were walking into a spa, whereas at our downtown location we wanted to include the ambiance of the century-old building,” says Clark. However, the goals of both locations remain the same. “Pilates creates strength without bulk, increases flexibility, provides whole-body fitness while developing core strength, improves posture and is adaptable to any fitness level or need,” says Clark. Still, Pure Pilates offers other classes including yoga, Kangoo Jumps classes, TRX, Aerial Movement and Barre.

Drop-ins are welcome, and the first class you attend is complimentary. 426 S. Palafox, purepilatespensacola.com

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE…

“Our aim is to create a holistic approach that supports the needs and preferences of the individual and family,” says Henry Stovall, president of Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola. Sacred Heart, in addition to keeping up with changes in healthcare including shifts to electronic medical records and online inweekly.net

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communications with patients, also recently completed construction of its five-story Bayou Tower with critical-care and cardiology units and a Joint Replacement Center. The hospital is keeping up with technology as well. “With a focus on improving patient outcomes, we have added new imaging technologies to improve our ability to detect breast cancer, lung cancer and heart disease at an early stage, when they are most treatable,” says Stovall of just a few of the recently implemented new tools. Even with the changes, however, the hospital’s mission remains true to its roots. “Sacred Heart’s philosophy of care is driven by the mission that the Daughters of Charity brought to Pensacola almost 100 years ago,” Stovall comments. “Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually-centered care that sustains and improves the health of individuals and the communities we serve.” 5151 N. 9th Ave., sacred-heart.org

YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD

The Skin Care Center at Medical Center

Clinic offers more than just run-of-the-mill beauty products and procedures. First and foremost a medical office, they are committed to providing clients with high-end dermatology products and expertly tailored skin care solutions ranging from peels to Botox and fillers to laser and fat treatment devices. “We are the best place to go for skin care because all treatments are performed or supervised by a board certified dermatologist with a special focus on cosmetic dermatology,” says Dr. Kevin Welch. “We are the only area skin care center that is founded by and run by a dermatologist.”

Like other medical disciplines, advances in aesthetic dermatology happen often, and Welch and company are proud to lead the pack. “We strive to stay on the cutting edge with new procedures and devices, as evidenced by being the sole area providers of Ultherapy, Thermage, Coolsculpting and FX Fractional CO2 Laser,” says Welch. “Success comes from being able to provide high quality service, in a pleasant environment, surrounded by skilled and caring providers. We truly care about our patients being completely satisfied with their experience.”

8333 N. Davis Hwy., 2874 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., medicalcenterclinic.com

SALUTING SOLÉ

Resting your head at Solé Inn & Suites means you can readily walk to Palafox Market, festivals and downtown shops. Not only does this independent boutique hotel let you stay within walking distance to everything downtown Pensacola has to offer, it positions you just a short drive from the beach. Like other hotels, Solé Inn & Suites offers the usual perks, such as complimentary breakfast and October 9, 2014

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free WIFI. Additionally, Solé hosts a daily happy hour with free beer, wine and snacks. Although in a desirable location for tourists, you don’t have to be an out-of-towner to justify a stay at Solé. 200 N. Palafox, soleinnandsuites.com

SHARING SMILES

For the past 12 years, Dr. Jeff Strickland of Spanish Trail Dentistry has been providing dental care for all generations in the Pensacola area. Dr. Strickland and his staff are focused on providing quality dentistry while also building relationships with patients, says Practice Coordinator Beth Jones. Because everyone is different, Dr. Strickland works with patients to discover their individual needs and how to best serve them in a comfortable, relaxed environment, explains Jones. From appointments to billing to dental work, patients are always invited to keep the lines of communication open. They can even personally email the doctor right from the office's website.

"Our staff and Dr. Strickland are compassionate, caring, highly-skilled clinicians," added Jones. "Knowing our patients are more than a number, we strive to exceed their expectations in all aspects of dental care." 4359 Spanish Trail, spanishtraildentistry.com

“The massage and facial package at Escape is awesome!”

-Lori

“I’ve never had a less than excellent experience at Escape.”

-Casey Dull Director of Rehabilitation, Medical Center Clinic

“In my travels I have been to many different spas and the massage at Escape is by far the best!”

-Cortney Campus Owner, Style Downtown

“I stopped going to spas when I’m out of town because we have the best right here in Pensacola.” -Liz

“I always recommend Escape because their staff is friendly, professional and simply because they are THE BEST!” -MariCarmen Josephs Owner, Carmen’s Lunch Bar

TRANQUIL TREATMENTS

For relaxing spa treatments in downtown Pensacola, many locals continue to trust Still Waters Day & Medical Spa. “We offer the ultimate in skin and body care in a luxurious and inviting environment,” says Elena Dottley, spa manager at Still Waters.

The spa offers a variety of both traditional spa services such as massage, facials and pedicures, along with medical aesthetic procedures including Botox, laser hair removal and skin peels. “Coupling these two approaches creates not only a relaxing experience for the client, but also produces visible results for sun damage, acne, wrinkles, cellulite, rosacea and excess body fat,” says Dottley. “Still Waters strives to be the top destination and community spa to receive superior medical aesthetic services and traditional spa therapies with unparalleled service and results.” 20 N. Tarragona, stillwatersmedspa.com

SHEAR GENIUS

“We offer clients the latest trends in all forms of hairdressing along with an atmosphere filled with inspiration,” says Hurst Butts, owner and creative director at VolumeONE Salon. “Hair evolves every day, and we push ourselves to stay evolving as well,” says Butts, emphasizing that education is a key component to the salon’s success. Butts teaches a weekly class for the VolumeONE Salon team each Wednesday and also travels as an educator with Hattori Hanzo Shears, one of

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the international product lines VolumeONE Salon uses. “We utilize products and tools that we trust and maintain great relationships with the companies. We carry a handful of quality products that deliver everything that our clients need and more,” Butts says. At its new Main Street location, VolumeONE Salon will add to its offerings with a color bar, a style bar—the first of its kind in Pensacola—and a private loft for bridal parties. 7 W. Main St., volumeonesalon.com

A CASE FOR HEALING

No one anticipates being seriously injured, but if you’re ever hurt and need the advice of an attorney, you can take comfort knowing the professionals at Ward and Barnes, P.A., have your back. “There’s no better feeling in our business than truly helping a client get his or her life back together after an injury,” says attorney Scott Barnes, “and knowing that without you, the client’s life would still be in pieces.” Devotion to their clients’ needs is priority one for Ward and Barnes, which Barnes exemplifies when describing his work ethic. “It is paramount to be direct and straightforward with my clients,” he says. “There is no substitute for hard work, and I try to inject creativity and a fresh perspective into every case in

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order to obtain the best results for my clients.” As Pensacola natives, the attorneys at Ward and Barnes have “a unique passion to make our community a better and safer place to live,” says Barnes. “We are very optimistic about the growth and future of Pensacola, and we are excited to be a part of it.” 2009 N. 9th Ave., wardbarnes.com

ADAPTING CARE

“It seems like healthcare is constantly changing, be it technology used to diagnose and treat illnesses or billing,” says Brian Baumgardner, president and CEO of West Florida Hospital. “The key for us at West Florida is to embrace new technology and find innovative ways that new technology can help us improve our quality and patient experience.

We are both high-tech and high-touch when it comes to caring for our patients.” Technologies such as SurgiTrak, which provides notifications of a patient’s progress during surgery to designated family members, and the hospital’s use of an electronic medication bar coding system help improve communication with patients’ families and reduce medication errors. In addition, providing community outreach such as “Women’s Day Out” at Pensacola State College on Oct. 11, featuring the

first female winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Ali Vincent, is also part of West Florida’s mission. Baumgardner says, “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.” 8383 N. Davis Hwy., westfloridahospital.com

DELIVERING EXCELLENCE The Women's Group offers excellent

care to their patients, and they have proof.

"We were recently awarded Safety Certification for Outpatient Excellence by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists," explains Debbie Stearns, Executive Director. "We are one of only nine practices in the state of Florida to have achieved this certification." On staff are a nurse practitioner and seven board-certified physicians, including Dr. Jeanne Eckert. "She personally contacts patients to discuss results that require a dialog and makes patients feel comfortable by actively listening to their concerns and providing timely and direct answers to their questions," Stearns says. Through providing care for a community of diverse women, Dr. Eckert says she loves her job. "I get to treat

patients of all ages and backgrounds and who have a variety of needs," she says. "And I am energized by learning new procedures and techniques in order to continuously provide my patients with the most up-to-date treatment strategies." 2114 Airport Blvd., Ste. 1000, thewomensgroup.org

Weddings DOCUMENTING LOVE

“It is a great way to not only remember their wedding day, but to relive it,” says Caleb Pierce, owner of Caleb Pierce Films.

Pierce got his start as a photographer, and his interest in videography developed from there.

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it comes down to it. It doesn't matter how big, small, organized or unorganized the wedding is. The couple's love is what I try to see and show through videos, so that others can see it also.” calebpiercevisuals.com

joy on the couple’s faces when they saw their cake for the first time, I knew that creating gorgeous wedding cakes was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” emeraldcoastcustomcakes.com

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Wedding cakes can sometimes look better than they taste, but that’s not the case with Emerald Coast Custom Cakes.

Executive Chef and Owner Heather Lester Pelham believes a combination of flavor and attention to detail are what keep customers referring friends looking for a perfect confection for their big day. “I really enjoy meeting with couples to bring our ideas together to create the perfect masterpiece for their special day,” Pelham says, explaining that personalized consultations are the name of the game. “Each and every cake that I create is a work of art that reflects the personalities and individual styles of my couples,” she says.

With cake flavors ranging from basic vanilla to pistachio and fillings such as salted caramel and hazelnut, the cakes are known to taste as wonderful as they look, part of Pelham’s goal as a chef and designer. “The first wedding I created a cake for was a small, quaint beach wedding,” Pelham remembers. “Seeing the

It takes a lot of hard work to pull off an amazing wedding, and Ed and Sue Spencer, co-owners of First Day Entertainment, have built a reputation for doing just that. Ed, one of the most popular officiants in town, credits their success to the personalized approach they take to crafting ceremonies, often from scratch. “We work very hard to understand the couple, what they love, their relationship and their family, and then work very hard to write and then perform a ceremony that brings together that love, their personalities, and what makes them unique,” he says. After starting the business, Spencer used to refer couples to other officiants before he began leading weddings himself. “I fought it at first, but after seeing a few really bad ceremonies, I finally gave in, knowing that couples deserved better.” From themed weddings taking inspiration from Dr. Who and Harry Potter to traditional ceremonies, Spencer says First Day Entertainment has

“It's always such a fun story to tell. I just shoot it as it unfolds,” says Jordan Burch, owner and Portrait-Journalist at Jordan Burch Photography. “It is such an amazing feeling to be recognized with all the talent Pensacola has,” she says. Burch has become a favorite among brides, likely because of her relaxing and reassuring approach. “I tell each of my brides and clients in general to let go of expectations in terms of Pinterest or Facebook, but I want it to be such a delightful capture on my part that other women pin my clients’ images because of how beautiful they and their moments are,” she says. Capturing moments that show raw emotion are what Burch, who finds inspiration throughout a wedding day, loves documenting—a groom’s face when he sees the bride, adorable flower girls, a mom's face during the mother-son dance, smelling cake all night long, drunken groomsmen, or even better, the drunken groomsmen’s toasts, and sparkling exits.” jordanburchphotography.com

BEAUTY AND THE BEST

Every bride wants to look unforgettable on her wedding day, and with the shared passion and drive for all things beauty and bridal of the expert stylists at London W1 Salon and Studio, it’s a sure thing.

Collaboration is key to achieve each bride’s dream look. “We always ask what their dress looks like, the wedding colors, theme, etc. to get the best idea of what they are going for,” says owner Billie Pearson. “We love when they bring pictures to help us visually make sure we are all on the same page.” And their makeup artists go the extra mile, too. London W1’s premiere makeup artist Karla Varley “does whatever is necessary to achieve what the bride wants,” says Pearson. “There is no limit to her going above and beyond.” But London W1 ensures their brides get more than just awesome makeup and hair styling. “A bride’s wedding day can be an overwhelming blur. Our goal is to de-stress the day as much as we can,” says Pearson. “We don’t view them as a client but as a good friend that’s chosen us to make them feel special on the biggest day of their life.” 120 S. Palafox, londonw1.net

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When it comes to capturing that special day, for Melissa Wilson Photography it’s all about the story.

“The love story is everything,” Wilson says.

“The ‘almost kiss’ because you're smiling so much, the laughter because only the two of you know what he whispered in your ear, the kisses that knock you off your feet. All of these things are just a small piece of that unique story.” Wilson has been immersed in the world of wedding photography for nearly 13 years, although her business officially began back in 2011, following college and her own wedding. Ultimately, Wilson’s inspirations come from what she sees through her lens. “First and foremost, my inspiration is always going to be the people in front of my lens. Because of every couple's unique style and love story, my world is never boring and always changing for the better,” she says. “To have the honor of capturing some of the best moments of their life together is an incredible blessing.” 130 S. Palafox (Inside The Wedding Studio), melissawilsonphoto.com

STYLE WITH HEART

Brothers Robert and Richard Bellanova view their business and clients as extensions of their family, so it’s no wonder that Randall’s Formal Wear has been a Pensacola staple for over 50 years. Ensuring you have the best outcome possible when renting a quality tux, the Bellanova duo and staff are masters at creating that perfect look, expertly tailored for you. Although “the standard black, two-button tux is still king,” according to Richard, you certainly aren’t limited to the traditional at their shop, especially with their extensive vest and tie line of over 200 colors and patterns. “We can also break the rules. Everything from the ultra-modern to the more vintage ‘40s-style tuxes. With no corporate restrictions, we can do things more one of a kind.” Being part of that personalized experience by “journeying with each client throughout the process” is their favorite part of the job. “We get thank you letters all the time,” says Robert. “We are fortunate in that we not only get to see them when they order, but also when they come back to return the tux and bring pictures back from their wedding to show us how nice they looked.” 4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 10, randallsgulfcoast.com

A GRAND PLAN

Anyone who has ever witnessed the Pensacola Block Party Wedding is likely already a fan of the work of Sara Gillianne, owner and creative director of Sara Gillianne Weddings & Events. With over a decade of experience and a reputation for a fresh and innovative approach, she’s devoted to creating truly unforgettable events. “The best part of October 9, 2014

my job is seeing the excitement from clients, from first sitting down to discuss details to making their vision a reality,” she says. Handling weddings from the classic to edgy, no request is off-limits for her and her team. “For an April Fools’ Day wedding we had an upside-down cake, and all the food looked like dessert. There was even mashed potato ‘ice cream’ served in a wafer cone.” Aside from “a genuine commitment to making every wedding flawless,” integral to her success is “building not only relationships with vendors but friendships, mixed with a great team.” Admitting that her clients often leave as friends, her enthusiasm and positivity only enhance the expertise she brings to the table. “Without a doubt, it is my passion.

Nothing is better than the look on a bride’s face right before she walks down the aisle.”

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A BUSINESS IN BLOOM

Great flowers are the centerpieces of a great event, and nobody knows this more than Supposey. "They add a soft and natural touch to any day," says owner Chloe Lawry.

"They're necessary to achieving a complete and well-executed event." Supposey creates floral works of art for a host of special events and photo shoots, but most often the floral business is called to design arrangements and bouquets for weddings. "From concept to completion, we work relentlessly marrying a girl's 'dream wedding' to a real celebration of marriage and love," says Lawry. This year, Supposey kicked off its collection of wedding rentals called Posey Props. Renting out items such as bistro lighting, church pews, dining tables, chairs, lanterns and more is just one way the company helps de-stress the wedding planning process. However, the flowers are still the main attraction. 130 S. Palafox (Inside The Wedding Studio), supposeyflorals.com

AN A LA CARTE SERENADE

For those seeking a handpicked symphonious ensemble for a wedding or private event, look no further than Symphony a la Carte.

This service was founded nearly six years ago by violinist Allison Giltinan in response to countless calls from event planners, brides and others seeking musicians for events. The name Symphony a la Carte just seemed to fit. “I thought it was a great way to describe our service,” says Giltinan. “We can put together any sort of ensemble you can imagine. Just take your pick.” Although typically string ensembles, Symphony a la Carte can provide arrangements of any instruments from the symphony, which includes over 70 area musicians. Most include Giltinan herself, who has been playing professionally in the Gulf Coast area for 20 years. When she’s not performing as part of the

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Since launching a website last year, the demand for Symphony a la Carte has soared. Although they can operate on short notice thanks to the expansive network of musicians involved, ideally Giltinan recommends reaching out several months in advance to ensure your music needs are met. symphonyalacarte.com

Community TOAST TO THE TOWN

Cheers, history buffs. Emerald Coast Tours can satisfy both your pub love and Pensacola history fix. Although primarily known for their Segway and bicycle tours of downtown Pensacola, their Pub Tours add an extra element of fun to an unconventional night out. “We don’t want drinking to be seen as the main focus,” says owner and tour guide Nic Schuck. “We tell a story about Pensacola.

Getting the drink discounts is a bonus.” These walking tours, turned occasional pub crawls, are anything but your standard stuffy history lesson. “All of our tour guides have two things in common: a passion for the area and a passion for making our guests feel welcomed,”

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says Schuck. “We focus on building relationships with our guests as opposed to just rattling off facts.” Tours start at 6:30 p.m., with guests visiting four bars over the next three hours or so. “Whether a local or a visitor,” Schuck continues, “the biggest thing our customers have in common is that they like to discuss history or just like to have lively conversation and meet new people. Oh, and doing those things while enjoying drinks,” he quips. 5 W. Main St., emeraldcoasttours.net

PARTY LIKE A KID

“We are proud to be celebrating 25 years of family fun this year,” states Scott Carlson, owner of Fast Eddies Fun Center. “We have four go-kart tracks to choose from, so there’s a track for every age from toddlers to adults. We also do a lot of company and teambuilding parties,” Carlson says. While go-karts are what Fast Eddies is best known for, Carlson adds that the arcade is a close second. “We add new games every year and do our best to keep up with the latest trends in redemption prizes for our game room.” With mini-golf and Water Wars attractions as part of a party package or as an add-on, it’s easy to see why Fast Eddies is a go-to for fun. 505 W. Michigan Ave., fasteddiesfuncenter.com

ART TO SEA

Inspired by the sea landscapes of Northwest Florida, artist Margaret Biggs combines her paintings and poetry to "soothe the soul," according to her website.

Biggs' modern take on landscape paintings evoke the peace and relaxation you feel when you take a trip to the beach. The artist's work can be seen in various locations along the Gulf Coast, as well as in a few offices around the country. On her website, you can purchase museum-quality prints, as well as her two coffee table books, "Visions" and "Visions II," which feature Biggs' artwork and poetry. In her artist statement, Biggs says she hopes to inspire others to appreciate the natural world.

"My work is both a reflection of how I see the natural world, as well as a plea to preserve these natural gifts for generations to come," she says. margaretbiggs.com

MESSING AROUND

The atypical science museum known as the Pensacola MESS Hall brings opportunities for kids of all ages to explore “Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff” in a hands-on fashion. According to Executive Director and Co-Founder Dr. Megan Pratt, “The MESS Hall provides kids with the opportunity to ‘mess

around’ and explore scientific topics of their own interests, to strengthen their understanding. They discover that science is much more than reading a text book or following a predetermined experimental procedure.” The MESS Hall seeks to foster creative and critical thinking skills amongst children, while promoting interactive learning outside the classroom.

“Most of our lives are spent outside of school,” said Pratt. “It is important to create habits of learning during leisure time to nurture the curiosity that will serve kids throughout their lives.” In addition to scheduled programs, the MESS Hall is open during regular hours for visitors to come explore. “Activities are very well suited to elementary and middle school students,” said Pratt. “However, younger and older (including adults) visitors will always find something that catches their interest.” Visit the Pensacola MESS Hall’s website to learn more about upcoming events and programs.

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PARADING AROUND TOWN

Traveling to the homeland of Mardi Gras isn’t the only way to satisfy your plastic bead addiction or get your moon pie fix. Eleven years strong, Pensacola Mardi Gras has

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“created a Mardi Gras Season here in Pensacola” through the combined efforts of Danny Zimmern and Amy Newman, plus countless volunteers. And the list of krewes gets longer and more diverse every year, keeping up the fun and local participation. Not already in a krewe? No worries, you can go start your own—Pensacola Mardi Gras even offers up workshops to help you. And while the parade is family-friendly, what’s Mardi Gras, really, without a pub crawl to enhance the festivities? The Priscus Mardi Gras Pub Crawl keeps the libations local while you check out downtown’s best bars (you’ll earn bonus points if you deck yourself out in purple, green and gold). Best of all, “there’s an app for that!” Pensacola Mardi Gras has recently rolled out an event-specific app that includes “sponsors, events, krewes and weather. We can even help you find your car on parade day.” pensacolamardigras.com

SUMMER LEARNING

Learning doesn’t have to stop when the school year is over, thanks to Pensacola State College Kids' College. This summer camp introduces students aged 6 to 12 to a fun college setting where they enjoy subjects like dance, space exploration, and math games.

“Students have a choice of classes in four different time slots, and they can choose to just come to one class or attend all day,” says Recreation and Leisure Coordinator Frances Yeo. Over 400 students participated in this year’s 24th annual program, which offered over 50 different courses developed by the more than 25 teachers who contributed to the program during their summers off. “Kids can tell if a teacher wants to be there with them,” says Yeo. “So it is vital that the teachers are zealous about their subjects and can get the kids more excited about learning. One parent told us, ‘It is so easy to get my kids up early in the summer because they know they get to go to Kids’ College,’” she says. 1000 College Blvd., pensacolastate.edu

SWIMMING AHEAD

Swimming is arguably one of the most essential and potentially lifesaving skills to learn, but lessons are not readily accessible for everyone. Fortunately, the caring and courageous instructors at Seastars Aquatics provide free, year-round inclusive instruction through an incentive-based swim team and mentoring program to special-needs children who live below the poverty line, the only such program in the entire United States. “The Seastars program introduces swimming to children who might otherwise be unable to participate,” says Executive Director, Co-founder and Head Coach Robin Heller. Aside from promoting health and safety, cultivating a positive mental attitude and high self-esteem October 9, 2014

for participants is one of their primary goals. “Seastars is an empowering and supportive extended family, helping swimmers develop confidence and social skills, make friendships and enjoy social interaction they would not have otherwise.”

Heller and her staff exude passion for the Seastars mission. “We could have changed who we are to align better for grants, but it would change who and what we are,” she says.

“We have stuck to our guns.” 5425 Hibiscus Road, seastarsaquatics.org

ENCOURAGING KIDS

Community involvement and a penchant for leadership are just parts of life for Pensacola native Lumon May. Current chairman of Escambia’s Board of County Commissioners, co-owner of May’s Construction and an active member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, May works tirelessly in both his professional and personal life to help improve the lives of those throughout the area. One of his primary passions is the local grassroots nonprofit Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA), benefiting youth in the community and administered by local leaders such as May, who currently serves as director. Furthering SYSA’s mission “to respond to the academic, social and physical needs of each child through the appropriate involvement of community, students and staff” is at the core of May’s dedication to empowering local youth. Through organized sports such as baseball, basketball, cheerleading and football, as well as tutoring programs, the SYSA is “committed to the development of the full potential of each child. Our programs and activities focus on the development of responsibility, cooperation and acceptance.” 1320 W. Gregory St., sysatigers.org

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As a company whose work is centered on fostering more effective workplaces, Studer Group has fittingly found itself on many “Best Places To Work” lists. “Studer Group is a national healthcare consulting firm with additional focus in education. We work with healthcare and education leaders to improve their performance, and we aspire to role model exactly what we teach others,” explains Debbie Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer. “Our mission in healthcare is to create a better place for employees to work, physicians to practice medicine and patients to receive care,” Ritchie says, who emphasizes that communication and recognition are at the core of the Studer Group culture.

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a focus on reward and recognition spur on excellence. “We want a culture that consistently recognizes behaviors aligned to values,” says Ritchie. “As we would teach others, what gets measured gets improved and what gets rewarded gets repeated.” 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Ste. 6, studergroup.com

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Since 1984, BlabTV has been a source of information for all things local. For its 30th birthday, the station, which reaches over 500,000 homes, received a bit of a makeover. In April 2014, Studer Community Development announced that it would partner with BlabTV’s Fred and Brenda Vigodsky to continue the station’s goal of remaining locally-focused and locally-owned. New programming, such as “BLAB & Gab” and “Still Serving,” have become buzzed about local favorites and further added to the range of local viewpoints represented on BlabTV. An On Demand page on the BlabTV website allows viewers to watch shows at their leisure

as well. With a new logo on the way, the station is also preparing for a talent search for new personalities that will be held at the end of October. Stay tuned. 121 S. Palafox, blabtv.com

KEEPING IT CLASSY

Events just seem a bit more exciting when they're hosted inside The Saenger Theatre. Whether you're going to listen to music, see a classic movie, or catch a traveling Broadway production, Pensacola's "Grand Dame of Palafox Street" provides top-notch entertainment for everyone.

With its gorgeous detailed Spanish Baroque architectural style and the impressive Saenger Pipe Organ, just visiting Saenger Theatre is an event in itself. The theatre's beauty may also be a contributing factor to each year's impressive and diverse calendar of events, which includes performances by local organizations such as Pensacola Opera, Ballet Pensacola, Pensacola Symphony and internationally-known stars and shows. This summer, the theatre was ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida by an industry publication based on gross box office sales for venues 2,000 seats and under. 118 S. Palafox, pensacolasaenger.com

ALL KINDS OF SOUND

Cat Power’s December 2013 solo performance at Vinyl Music Hall was voted among the best concerts of the year. For most venues, the acclaimed indie artist’s stop would be the highlight of the week, but within days of the show, Vinyl also hosted Misfits, Chris Thomas King, and (hed) PE. That kind of diversity in bookings has been, and will continue to be, paramount to the downtown venue going forward, says Chris Wilkes, the talent buyer for Vinyl. “We can't continue without remaining diverse. Pensacola is just too small a market for a venue like Vinyl to try to cater to even one or two genres,” Wilkes states, adding, “We've also found that music fans in Pensacola have very eclectic tastes, so we try to always factor that in as well.” On top of nods as a venue, Best of the Coast voters also recognized the bar and Vinyl bartender Chris Brown individually, which is no surprise to Wilkes. “Chris is a super friendly guy, and he makes fast, great drinks, which is key when you're dealing with the kind of volume that can happen when we are packed with over 500 people.”

But the crowds won’t come without acts to see, so keeping great live music the priority will continue, Wilkes emphasizes, something that local music fans can definitely keep voting for. 2 S. Palafox, vinylmusichall.com

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cause that’s what people appreciated most about us anyway—that we make our own kind of music and an original sound,” O’Shae said. “We started writing our own music, came out with our EP, and now we’re excited to make more original music.”

Their music drew the members together from several places. Schossow and Given grew up in the area Students (Pensacola and near Fort Walton Noon Kendall-Jinks Music Continuum is one of many Beach, respectively), while Heit hails Universe acts performing at The 12:30 p.m. Bear With Me from Escanaba, Michigan and O’Shae Greater Good Festival, a 1:30 p.m. Renee Arozqueta from Tucson, Arizona. Both Heit and two-day event held this 2:30 p.m. Lee Hunter (of O’Shae came to stay with family for year at the Community Tammerlin) brief visits that became permanent.

Maritime Park. The festival 3:30 p.m. Fat Man Squeeze runs from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Nikki Talley “After college, I was here to figure Saturday, Oct. 11 through 5:30 p.m. Reed Waddle out my next move, and pretty much Sunday, Oct. 12 and presents 6:30 p.m. Betsy Badwater met them almost right after I got live music, yoga classes and 7:30 p.m. Space Voyager here—probably five months children’s activities; it’s all 8:30 p.m. Dinosaur Daze part of the festival’s mission after—and I have not left 9:30 p.m. Flow Tribe of enriching the fabric of the since,” O’Shae said. He, like community through music, Sunday, Oct.12 the other members, is now visual arts and the healing 11 a.m. Pensacola Music focusing 100 percent of his arts while creating awareness Company Students time on Continuum. of local children's organiza11:30 a.m. Ric Kindle with tions. Tickets are $30 per day Jessica Heit “We all gave up our day or $50 for a weekend pass Noon Bhatki Caravan jobs once we brought on and children under 14 are 1 p.m. Continuum our manager,” Schossow admitted for free. For more 2 p.m. Delta Reign said. “That was the first information, visit greater3 p.m. Ivory Faces goodfestival.com. thing, to become a busi3:30 p.m. Social Tofu 4 p.m. Mad haPPy ness, so we can start movSaturday, Oct.11 4:30 p.m. Lauren Kay ing on and start living the 11 a.m. Pensacola Music 5 p.m. Panhandle Allstars music life and start getting Company Students 9:30 p.m. Heritage to do things as a band.”

11:30 a.m. East Hill Guitar Despite being relatively new as a As the summer season winds down, Congroup, because of their steady perfortinuum plans to keep on writing, performing mance schedule over the past year, the group and probably collecting more stories as they sounds like a band of old timers when asked add festivals—including Pensacola’s Greater about bar performance war stories, laughingly Good Festival—to their performance schedrecalling fights they’ve witnessed, figuring out ule, now with an award and its accompanying what to do when inebriated patrons silently “best band in the land” credentials in tow. {in} join them on stage, and it sounds like they like their jobs regardless.

Like performing, their writing process has evolved smoothly, according to O’Shae. He said the band works democratically on ideas each member brings to the table. “We all have our WHEN: 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 own thoughts on writing, but we can WHERE: Community Maritime Park, 301 W. always put it together,” he said.

Main St. “Once we get that new record COST: Day passes are $30 per person; children ready to go, we’re going to try to do ages 14 and younger are admitted for free a full-time tour in support of it and DETAILS: continuumsound.com and greaterstart making our runs throughout the goodfestival.com Southeast,” said Schossow of the nottoo-distant future.

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Continuum / photo by Alley Kay Photography Perhaps you’ve seen them perform during Gallery Night or maybe at a bar anywhere from Panama City to Mobile. In a little more than a year, Continuum has become a local favorite and plays regularly throughout the Panhandle. Recently, their fans made it official by voting them Best Local Band in the 2014 Best of the Coast awards.

Continuum’s members—Hope Given (guitar and vocals), Jessica Heit (violin), Anthony O’Shae (vocals) and Caleb Schossow (percussion)—offer something unique among most bands on the local bar circuit. Blending the impressive vocals of O’Shae and Given with elements of folk, pop, and classical music, Continuum has quickly cultivated a signature sound that they apply to a range of covers and increasingly more original music.

On top of that, it’s not every day you see musicians performing on violin and a cajón (a Peruvian percussion instrument that Schossow usually sits atop) along the Gulf shores, or in bars on Palafox Street for that matter.

“We’ve been a band for about a year and a half now,” O’Shae said ahead of one of the band’s rehearsals. “It really started with me and Hope Given. We started jamming together. We met each other doing karaoke and open mics. I met Jess, the violinist, during a wedding that she and I played together. We all three went to an open mic randomly and it just went so well.

The crowd was so good that from that day we wanted to start a band. Caleb came on shortly thereafter.”

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“After we really got comfortable with each other, we wanted to make our own sound because that’s what people appreciated most about us anyway.” Anthony O’Shae While they independently released the EP “Cover Up” in May 2014 and are currently working on the release of a full-length album in early 2015, Continuum got their start in late 2012 as every band does—just working as hard as they could and developing as a unit. Their hard work eventually landed them on the radar of Destin-based Worry Free Entertainment’s Jared Cramblet.

“The three of us, before we met Caleb, had a five-track demo and took it everywhere we could think of and apparently some people liked it,” Given remembered of the band’s initial efforts to get their foot in the door. “We started booking, and it eventually progressed to working with Worry Free. Eventually Jared kind of adopted us, so it’s been good.”

As they continue to gig full time, the group is keeping it local with recording as well, working with Ben Friedman at Destin’s Neptone Studios for both “Cover Up” and their forthcoming full-length.

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Get Your Greek (Fest) On

by Jessica Forbes

Whether spanakopita, dancing, or stained glass is your thing, those and many more food items, activities, and traditions will be a part of the 55th annual Pensacola Greek Festival, held Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12.

Each year in October, Pensacola’s Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church opens its doors and grounds and invites the public to celebrate the heritage, culture and faith of the local Greek community during this three-day festival.

A multitude of Greek food (including dinners, sandwiches, coffee, and desserts), live Greek music, traditional folk dancing, and tours of the church are part of the festival, a widely anticipated fall event that typically draws upwards of 30,000 people from across the Southeast over the course of the weekend.

THURSDAY 10.9

“PASTA LA VISTA, BABY!” LUNCH CLASS

Noon-1:30 p.m. So Gourmet is offering a hands-on cooking class in which students learn how to make homemade pasta. The class and lunch menu includes pasta with peppers, arugula and mozzarella and a “chocolate surprise” for dessert. $45 per person. 407 S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com PENSACOLA HERITAGE FOUNDATION REDISCOVERY LECTURE Noon-1 p.m. John

Appleyard will present “Twenty Women Whose Works Have Made a Difference in Escambia County.” Admission is $5 for non-members and free for members.

Lunch is available for an additional $10 and begins at 11:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church Building, 106 E. Wright St. Reservations are required. To RSVP, call 438-6505 or email pnsheritage@yahoo.com.

WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Try something new every week at Aragon Wine Market’s regular wine tasting, only a few blocks from downtown. 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com PSC CULINARY DINNER 5:30 and 6 p.m.

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The festival usually does have the feeling of a getaway in Pensacola’s own backyard, which may be one reason so many look forward to the event. Large tents help facilitate the organizers’ goal of creating the atmosphere of a Greek taverna, with outdoor seating filled with people eating, socializing, and taking in normally just-turning temperate fall weather.

The Kostas Kastanis band will play both traditional and contemporary Greek music throughout the weekend, and youth dancers perform regularly each day, dressed in traditional costumes that represent various regions of Greece.

Guests also have a chance to don Greek hats and costume items this year in a Shindig Photo Booth that will be on premises so revelers can take pictures and share with friends on social media (@ pcolagreekfest and #pcolagreekfest, if you’re on the Twitter).

For those who feel the urge to cut a rug, as always, the dance floor is open between youth dance performances. And whether you arrive with an appetite or develop one from working it on the dance floor, the food available—with offerings

mester. Classical French dinners are served on Thursdays through Nov. 20. These sixcourse meals cost $20 per person. Limit six people to a party. All reservations are made through a random selection system. Submit an email with your name to culinarytickets@pensacolastate.edu FALL ANIME SERIES AT TREE HOUSE CINEMA

9 p.m. Tree House Cinema is hosting a weekly anime series this fall presented by FUNimation. This week’s feature: “FLCL (In Its Completion)” 1175 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Admission is free. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com

FRIDAY 10.10

LIVING HISTORY IN HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn cooking tech-

niques and trade-skills of the past, including sewing, basket weaving and wood working, from costumed Living History interpreters every Friday and Saturday in Historic Pensacola Village. Demonstrations are included with admission. Tickets for the Village are available at 205 E. Zaragoza St. $6 adults, $5 AAA, Senior Citizen 65+ and Active Military, $3 children ages 4-16. historicpensacola.org PENSACOLA GREEK FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

For its 55th year, the annual Pensacola Greek Festival celebrates the heritage, culture

such as traditional roast lamb, moussaka, spanakopita, Greek salads and desserts—is the primary reason to bring cash (enough for a few courses, for sure) along.

On top of the outdoor activities, several times each day, members of the church choir conduct tours of the church itself, providing visitors with information about the Greek Orthodox faith and the architecture of the church, which was completed in 1954, including its stained glass, carvings, and other iconography.

A portion of the festival proceeds will be donated to the Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers and the church will also collect non-perishable food items for Manna Food Pantries as well as providing space to Guardian Ad Litem during the festival for visitors who would like to learn more about their program to protect children in the court system. {in}

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WHEN: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 WHERE: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 W. Garden St. COST: Admission is free DETAILS: pensacolagreekfestival.com

and faith of the local Greek community. A multitude of Greek food, live Greek music, traditional folk dancing, and tours of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, which hosts the festival on its grounds, are all part of the three-day cultural event. Admission is always free, but be sure to bring some cash if you’d like to sample the cuisine. 1720 West Garden St. pensacolagreekfestival.com WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5-7 p.m. Out and about in East Hill on Friday night? Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night.

2050 N. 12th Ave. FEAR CITY NIGHTS 7-11 p.m. “League of Fear” is the theme for this year’s Fear City Nights haunted house production, featuring original sets, costumes and designs in the former Pensacola News Journal building. The event supports RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities). Parental discretion advised for the evening production.

Saturday “flashlight tour” matinees are available for younger guests from 3-5 p.m.

Tickets are $15 each. 130 E. Intendencia St. fearcitynights.com BALLET PENSACOLA PRESENTS “THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN” 7:30 p.m. Ballet Pensacola

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OCTOBER 16–26

Opening Day Gates Open at 4 p.m.

FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.PENSACOLAFAIR.COM • 944-4500 GENERAL ADMISSION $5.00 1/2 OFF ADMISSION TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT: $12-ages 12 years and older • $6-ages 4 thru 11 Lighted, Paved $5 OFF RIDE WRISTBANDS FREE–children 3 and under

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▲PENSACOLA LGBT FILM FESTIVAL 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

15. Highlighting the artistic contributions of lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) films and filmmakers both nationally and internationally, this four-night film festival begins on Wednesday, Oct. 15 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 18. Held at a different venue each night, the opening day will feature youth theme films spotlighting the coming of age of LGBT youth in America and abroad. Museum of Commerce, 115 E. Zaragossa St. facebook. com/pcolaLGBTfilmfest

October 20 – 25 only AG-VENTURE BARN

Sun – Thurs: Open til 8 pm Fri – Sat: Open til 9 pm

GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.

COMEDY UNCHAINED AT BIG EASY TAVERN

9:30 p.m. Comedy Unchained presents the Altercation Records Punk Comedy Tour with JT Habersaat, sponsored by Doug Stanhope's Celebrity Death Pool. No cover, but donations are encouraged. 710 N. Palafox St. facebook. com/comedyunchained

SATURDAY 10.11

PENSACOLA MUD RUN 5K 7:30 a.m. The 2nd

annual Pensacola Mud Run will combine the excitement of running a race, the challenge of crawling, climbing, swinging, lifting, toting, sliding, and scaling obstacles, with the fun of playing in the mud. Proceeds benefit Pathways For Change in Pensacola. Late registration is $89; registration is online only.

3047 County Highway. 95A, Cantonment. pensacolamudrun.com ALYSSA’S HARVEST MARKET 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Alyssa's Antique Depot is hosting a Harvest Market and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" pet adoption event. Vendors will be set up on the front porch of the shop in Dawsen's Nook and in the outfield. Several local pet rescues will also be in attendance to help rescued animals find their forever homes. Alyssa’s Antique Depot, 4586 Chumuckla Highway, Pace. shopalyssas.com PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered October 9, 2014

All Active & Retired military personnel and spouse with proper identification will each be admitted for $6.

7:00 PM FREE SHOW

FAIR CLOSES AT 2 A.M.

Bring a buddy and two get in for the price of one from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.

GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.

FAIR CLOSES AT 12 A.M.

ELI YOUNG KIDS’ DAY All kids 11 and under BAND admitted FREE from 7:00 PM FREE SHOW

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.

Purchase $10 wristband, good for unlimited rides on the Midway until closing.

FRIDAY

OCTOBER 24

CRAIG MORGAN 7:30 PM FREE SHOW

GATES OPEN AT 11 A.M.

At 8 p.m., $25 Midnight Madness Tickets go on sale for unlimited rides and FREE admission.

No exhibit buildings will be open.

Special $6 admission price for everyone.

(Discounted admission tickets and passes will count as ONE ADMISSION ONLY.)

FAIR CLOSES AT 2 A.M.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

SPECIAL ADMISSION FAMILY DAY

FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.

$10 WRISTBAND

8:00 PM FREE SHOW

Persons 55 years of age and over will be admitted for $6 into the Fair from 2 p.m. until closing.

SATURDAY

FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.

Bring coupon from Sept./Oct. bill for ONE FREE admission.

OCTOBER 22

BIG SMO

SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY

OCTOBER 25

All kids 11 and under admitted FREE from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

4:30-6:00 & 7:00-8:30

FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.

OCTOBER 23

GATES OPEN AT 11 A.M.

KIDS’ DAY

“TEAM UMIZOOMI’S MILLI & GEO” MEET-N-GREET

(Highest admission price applies.)

FAIR CLOSES AT 12 A.M.

COX DAY

CHANNELL

3:30 & 7:00 PM 2 FREE SHOWS

(Highest admission price applies.)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

Ladies of all ages will be admitted FREE 6:30 PM FREE SHOW from 4 to 6 p.m.

GATES OPEN FAIR CLOSES THURSDAY AT 2 P.M. AT 11 P.M. REVUE

Two get in for price of one with Walgreens admission ticket.

7:00 PM FREE SHOW

OCTOBER 21 CHLOE LADIES’ DAY

THE DRIFTERS

BUDDY DAY

OCTOBER 18

DAVID NAIL

At 8 p.m., $25 Midnight Madness Tickets go on sale for unlimited rides and FREE admission.

FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.

WALGREENS ADMSSSION

SATURDAY

GATES OPEN AT 11 A.M.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS

TUESDAY

GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.

CATTYOKE FINALS

OCT. 21 & 22

CLOSES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 FAIR AT 11 P.M. WALGREENS ADMSSSION MILITARY BUDDY DAY APPRECIATION DAY BUDDY DAY

OCTOBER 16

CAT COUNTRY 98.7

5:30 & 7:30 PM

GATES OPEN AT 11 A.M.

THURSDAY

GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.

GATOR SHOW AND MEET-N-GREET

OCTOBER 17

7:30 PM FREE SHOW

(Highest admission price applies.)

Tickets are $19-$31. Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. balletpensacola.com THE SMART BROTHERS 8 p.m. With The Gills.

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $7-$9. vinylmusichall.com AND THE GIRAFFE 9:30 p.m. With Jaclyn Kerry, Loose Bolts and Broke Yokels. $5. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St.

“SCALES, TAILS & TEETH” JIMMY RIFFLE’S GATOR BOYS ROAD SHOW

FRIDAY

EDDIE MONEY

Two get in for price of one with Walgreens admission ticket.

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DAILY EVENTS ★ EUDORA FARM’S “ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD” From Fair open until Fair close daily

FAIR CLOSES AT 10 P.M.

SPECIAL FAMILY DAY WRISTBAND

Purchase a special $20 wristband, good for unlimited rides on Midway until closing.

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at the weekly Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com UKULELE CLASS 9:30 a.m. The Pensacola Ukulele Players Society (PUPS) meets every Saturday morning at Blues Angel Music, offering free ukulele lessons for both beginners and seasoned musicians. Loaner ukuleles are available for the sessions, which usually last an hour. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. bluesangelmusic.com GREATER GOOD FESTIVAL 10 a.m.–11 p.m. The Greater Good Festival presents live music, yoga classes, children’s activities, and vendor booths offering handmade art and food as

part of a two-day event at the Community Maritime Park. This family-friendly festival presents a diverse range of national and local musical entertainment ranging from R&B to bluegrass. Tickets are $30 per day or $50 for a weekend pass; children under 14 are admitted for free. greatergoodfestival.com PENSACOLA GREEK FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

A multitude of Greek food, live Greek music, traditional folk dancing, and tours of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, which hosts the festival on its grounds, are all part of this three-day cultural event. Admission is always free, but be sure to bring some cash if you’d like to sample the cuisine. 1720 West Garden St. pensacolagreekfestival.com THE 12th AVENUE FLEA Noon-5 p.m. The 12th Avenue Flea is a local community "flea" style

market in the heart of East Hill featuring local artists, vendors, crafters, upcyclers, pickers, farmers and cooks. The market is held weekly outside the historic former Sacred Heart Hospital, now Tower East Office Complex. 1010 N. 12th Ave. facebook.com/12thAveFlea “RECLAIMING OUR PEACEFUL COMMUNITY”

1-4 p.m. The Pensacola Community Arts and Recreation Association and the Pensacola Neighborhood Services invite the public to its 21st Annual Big Community Cookout.

The cookout, titled “Reclaiming Our Peaceful Community,” features free food and live entertainment. Fricker Community Center, 900 N. F St. pcaraonline.com PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY TOUR 3:30 p.m. Go behind the scenes at Pensacola’s own brewery with Brewmaster Mark Robertson. Tours 41

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Pledge Your Allegiance

by Jennifer Leigh

A natural part of public radio is its survival on public funding.

Twice a year, 88.1 WUWF hosts a 10day pledge drive to raise necessary funds to keep the station and its programs on air.

However, WUWF’s fall pledge drive will be a little different this year, with just five days of fundraising between Oct. 20-24.

begin in the Taproom and include samples for those ages 21 and over. No reservations required. $5. 225 E. Zaragoza St. pbbrew.com “FOOD FOR CHANGE” AT TREE HOUSE CINEMA 7 p.m. Ever'man Cooperative and Tree-

house Cinema are presenting two screenings

“WUWF listeners and members have always said they want shorter pledge drives,” said Trish Allison, member services and community engagement director.

“While that sounds like a great idea in theory, the reality is that WUWF still has to raise the same amount of money to pay for the programs.”

WUWF’s programming costs for fiscal year of 2014-2015 are $376,688. If a shorter drive does not prove successful, the station will have to host a December drive to make up the difference.

“We decided to give a shorter pledge drive a try and see if WUWF listeners and members were serious,” Allison said. “We’re hoping the shorter pledge drive will be more efficient, more effective and [help us] achieve our financial goal.”

of “Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation in America.” The film's director, Steve Alves, will attend to introduce the movie and conduct a Q&A session after the screening on Saturday, and at a 4 p.m. showing on Sunday.

1175 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Admission is $7.50.

As a non-profit, the station has its challenges looking to Northwest Florida listeners to support 50 percent of its budget. However, throughout the station’s history, WUWF has received loyal support from the community.

“WUWF members are extremely loyal supporters, and we do have faith that they will come through. It just makes sense,” Allison said. “A shorter on-air pledge drive is a win-win for everyone. WUWF raises the money needed to pay for all the programs, and a five-day pledge drives become the new norm.” {in}

PLEDGE TODAY

Donate online at wuwf.org or by calling 474-2787.

treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com FEAR CITY NIGHTS 7-11 p.m. “League of Fear” is the theme for this year’s Fear City Nights haunted house production, featuring original sets, costumes and designs in the former Pensacola News Journal building. The event

supports Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities.

Parental discretion advised for the evening production. Saturday “flashlight tour” matinees are available for younger guests.

Tickets are $15 each for the night tours and $5 for Saturday matinees from 3-5 p.m. 130 E. Intendencia St. fearcitynights.com

BALLET PENSACOLA PRESENTS “THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN” 7:30 p.m. Ballet Pensacola

opens its 2014-2015 season with a performance of “The Headless Horseman.” Those attending are invited to wear their best costumes. Tickets are $19-$31. Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. balletpensacola.com FLOSSIE & THE FOX 9:30 p.m. With Company of Ghosts, Kevin Hough and Christina Cusack.

The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $5. Ages 18 and over without parent or guardian. pensacolahandlebar.com

SUNDAY 10.12

BRIDGE TO BRIDGE 5K 7:30 a.m. The inaugural

Bridge to Bridge 5K will start at the Southeast side of the Pensacola 3-mile Bay Bridge, which runners will cross, finishing the race at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge in Gulf Breeze.

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club in efforts to support their scholarship program for Gulf Breeze High School graduates. Late registration is $35 and spots are limited. B2B5K.com GREATER GOOD FESTIVAL 10 a.m.–7 p.m. The Greater Good Festival presents live music,

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An 80-year Tradition Returns

The Pensacola Interstate Fair is celebrating its 80th anniversary with 11 fun-filled days from Oct. 16-26 at the Pensacola Fairgrounds. With over 60 rides, top-name entertainers, loads of entertaining and educational exhibits, and food galore, the Fair never gets old.

The entertainment line-up for the Pensacola Open Air Stage covers the gamut. All shows are free with admission into the Fair.

Seating is available on a “first-come, firstserved” basis when the Fair opens each day.

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WHEN: Oct. 16-23, check pensacolafair.com for daily times WHERE: Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 W. Mobile Highway.

COST: $12 for everyone 12 years and older, $6 for children 4-11 and free for ages 3 & under.

DETAILS: pensacolafair.com

yoga classes, children’s activities, and vendor booths offering handmade art and food as part of this two-day event at the Community Maritime Park. This family-friendly festival presents a diverse range of national and local musical entertainment from R&B to bluegrass.

Tickets are $30 per day or $50 for a weekend pass; children under 14 are admitted for free. greatergoodfestival.com PENSACOLA GREEK FESTIVAL Noon-6 p.m.

A multitude of Greek food, live Greek music, traditional folk dancing, and tours of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, which hosts the festival on its grounds, are all part of this three-day cultural event. Admission is always free, but be sure to bring some cash if you’d like to sample some of the cuisine. 1720 West Garden St. pensacolagreekfestival.com THE WISDOM OF MYTH 2-3:30 p.m. For those who would like to learn more about mythology and its hidden insights, this lecture and forum will explore how the wisdom October 9, 2014

Cat Country 98.7 “Cattyoke” Finals 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 Eddie Money 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 David Nail 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 Branded X 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 Chris Martin Band 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 Pepsi Open Air Stage Chloe Channell 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 Craig Morgan 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 Eli Young Band 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 Big Smo 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 The Drifters Revue 3:30 & 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23

of ancient myths can apply to today. The event is free and open to the public. West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. For more information, call 436-4792 or send an email to mythos.sd@gmail.com.

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“FOOD FOR CHANGE” AT TREE HOUSE CINEMA 4 p.m. Ever'man Cooperative and

Treehouse Cinema present a screening of “Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation in America.” The film's director, Steve Alves, will attend to introduce the movie and conduct a Q&A session after the screening.

1175 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Admission is $6.50. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com DRIVIN’ N’ CRYIN’ 8 p.m. With Heavy Kid. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $15. vinylmusichall.com

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by Jennifer Leigh

‘One Book, One Community’ Reading the same book is much like entering an exclusive club—even if said book is a widespread best-seller. It’s the sense of sharing the same experience that has sprouted book clubs all over the world.

However, a report by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) has found that less than half of the adult American population now reads literature.

While there are countless programs to encourage reading for youths, NEA came up with The Big Read to not only inspire more adults to pick up books, but to create meaningful discussions in 77 communities around the country, with Pensacola being one of them.

“The Big Read is essentially everyone reading the same book,” said Melissa Davis, senior librarian at West Florida Public Library. “One book, one community.”

As part of The Big Read program, participating communities could choose from 36 books to read. Classics such as “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby” and “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” made the list.

When it came time to choose a title for the Pensacola community, “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien seemed like the perfect fit, Davis said.

The book is a collection of short stories about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War. The stories fictionally mirror O’Brien’s own experience as an infantryman in Vietnam.

“Living in a big, military community, this is a book that’s going to speak to local people,” Davis explained. “It’s a very good introduction to that time period and the Vietnam War.”

In a 1990 interview with Terry Gross on National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air,” O’Brien said he generally turned away from most movies and books that depicted the Vietnam war.

“What’s important to me is language about the war and about the human heart,” he said in the interview. “I was never a very good soldier. I hated that war, and it’s now in the distant past. What's in the present for me are the stories that have really in a way, nothing to do with the war. They’re set in the war, but they're stories for me of friendships and ghosts and girlfriends and that kind of thing.”

Davis admitted that before applying for the grant to host The Big Read in Pensacola, she hadn’t read all of “The Things They Carried,” but said when she did pick it back up, it was difficult to put down.

“There is a balance between what is truth and fiction,” she said. “It’s also beautiful literature writing.

To me, it immortalizes the characters. How can these guys be gone if we keep reading? They live in the pages of this book.”

Ninety copies of “The Things They Carried” are available in the West Florida Public Library System. Copies were also distributed to Pensacola’s Little Free Libraries.

If you’re one who likes to listen to books in the car or on while a walk, don’t worry—that counts too.

“I actually listened to the book,” Davis said. “It was an emotional experience to hear it come alive.”

Beyond just reading and discussing the book, the West Florida Public Library has teamed up with local organizations to truly make reading an interactive experience.

“We really believe reading is important, but we also feel that people can be isolated,”

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Davis said. “We really want everyone to be a part of the conversation.”

There are plenty of opportunities to engage just about every audience, from a dramatic performance at Pensacola Little Theater, movie screenings and even a public discussion with the author himself.

One message Davis said she hopes readers will take from the book is what it was like to experience the Vietnam War. Lectures at the University of West Florida will discuss not

THE BIG READ THROUGHOUT PENSACOLA A Conversation with Tim O’Brien Author Tim O'Brien will talk with students and members of the public about “The Things They Carried” in an informal question and answer setting. Friday, Oct. 10, 1 to 2:30 p.m. University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Building 36, Room 191 The Big Read Community Kickoff Join author Tim O'Brien as he helps to kick off The Big Read in Escambia County. Friday, Oct. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. Tim O’Brien at the National Museum of Naval Aviation Author Tim O'Brien discussion at the National Museum of Naval Aviation. Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. National Museum of Naval Aviation, 1750 Radford Blvd.

Movie Screening–“Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam” A documentary featuring real-life letters written by American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines during the Vietnam War to their families and friends back home. Monday, Oct. 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Ave. The Big Read Scholarly Series–

just Vietnam, but war in general.

“Vietnam might have been the last war to affect us all,” she said. “Everyone alive at that time remembers the draft and worrying about their family. Today, war is kind of distant.”

Organizers said they hope once The Big Read event ends on Nov. 20, participants will become a little more united.

“We want everyone to feel glad they took part of the events and walk away feeling a part of the community,” Davis said. {in}

The Vietnam War: An Overview Dr. Derek Zumbro, UWF Department of History, will discuss the history of the Vietnam War, from its origins in colonialism to its conclusion and its continuing impact on American society. Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 to 7 p.m. Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Ave. The Big Read Scholarly Series– World War I and the Inevitability of War In honor of the 100th anniversary of WWI, Dr. Derek Zumbro, UWF Department of History, will discuss the build up to war and why it couldn't be stopped once the gears started turning. Monday, Nov. 3, 6 to 7 p.m.

Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. Movie Screening – “Return With Honor” “Return With Honor” tells the powerful, moving story of American pilots shot down over North Vietnam and their challenge to survive with honor as POWs. Thursday, Nov. 6, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. The Things They Carried Reader’s Theater Pensacola Little Theater, in partnership with West Florida Public Library, presents a dramatic interpretation of Tim O'Brien's “The Things They Carried.” Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 to 4 p.m. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. The Big Read Scholarly Series – New Secondary Explosions:

Combat PTSD and Moral Injury Trauma psychologist Dr. Rebecca Temple will discuss moral injuries, a major theme of “The Things They Carried.” Please note, material may not be appropriate for all ages. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. War Notes: Letters and Songs from Times of War Musicians Libby Hargrave and Sam Waite present a program of music and the letters exchanged between soldiers and their loved ones back home, just one of many things they carried. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.

Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. The Big Read Scholarly Series– The Poetics and Politics of Trauma: Literature and the Narrative Cure Dr. Robin Blyn, UWF Department of English, will provide an overview of “The Things They Carried” and will offer some final thoughts on the book. Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 to 7 p.m.

Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. The Things They Carried Book Discussions Community members are invited to join their neighbors at the library to talk about Tim O'Brien's “The Things They Carried.” All are encouraged to participate in this discussion about the author's work, the Vietnam War and the war's continuing impact on American society.

Check mywfpl.com/the-big-read for dates, locations and times.

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She has also spearheaded PYP’s Habitat for Humanity “Women Build” Team and has done a wonderful job keeping the team informed and involved. Megan volunteers her time and her talents without hesitation and is a valued member of PYP.

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PYP’S INAUGURAL BUSINESS TRADE SHOW IS COMING You are cordially invited to the Inaugural Pensacola Young Professionals Business Trade Show! On October 15th, the doors of the Jean and Paul Amos Studios will be opened for the public to step inside and discover more about the businesses that drive our community. Behind each successful young professional is a strong company, and it is time for these companies to be recognized! From 4pm to 8pm, a group of 37 companies will be ready to mix and mingle with guests, filling in attendees on who they are and what they do. As graciously put by PYP President Jonathan Thompson, this event will be an opportunity for the companies to “build brand awareness, engage with potential customers, and possibly even discover future employees--these are all great things that can be achieved by participating in our exciting event!” For more information, contact Cerys Heroman or visit the PYP website’s events calendar. We look forward to seeing you on October 15th!

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She does a phenomenal job facilitating this professional development group and leading everyone in vigorous discussions about each monthly selection. Lindsay is a long-time and loyal member of PYP. We value her time and talents and her skill as a mentor of upand-coming PYP members.

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Investigators have begun visiting the purchasers at home to ask that they hand in the shoes (but, out of fairness, said they would not cause trouble for customers who could produce a legitimate reason for needing to take photographs and video by pointing their shoe at something). The seller was charged with "aiding voyeurism" and fined the equivalent of about $4,500 under a nuisance-prevention law.

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Doris Carvalho of Tampa, Florida, is raising venture capital to expand her hobby of crafting highend handbags from groomed, recycled dog hair (two pounds' worth for each bag). With investors, she could lower her costs and the $1,000 price tag, since it now takes 50 hours' labor to make the yarn for her haute couture accessory.

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Celestis, working with a California company, will soon offer to shoot pets' remains into orbit ($995) or perhaps even to the moon ($12,000).

THE CONTINUING CRISIS • Ontario's top court rejected Bryan Teskey's complaint in August over how Roman Catholics continue to be discriminated against by the laws of British royal succession. Even though Ontario (along with many Commonwealth countries) recently removed some aspects of bias (ending the ban on the royal family's marrying Catholics), Teskey pointed out that Canadian Catholics still do not have a fair shot at becoming king or queen (although Teskey did not claim that he, personally, had been a candidate).

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