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Editor’s Note Editor’s Editor’s Note Note Editor’s Note Congratulations. If you’re reading this first 2021 issue of Pensacola Magazine, it means you have survived 2020, which is no small feat considering the barrage of pain, anxiety, divisiveness, uncertainty, loss and loneliness that 2020 brought to bear on the entire planet. Many have lost their lives, their loved ones, their jobs—one after another, the hits just kept morning, Pensacola! What a strange coming. And Good here we are—on the other side, at least placeisweitfind ourselves already? in this spring. The novel How August in terms of thecoronavirus Gregorian calendar.has What willin change COVID-19 arrived our How is it still 2020? These inFor 2021? A lot? A little?in We have multiple vaccines many, summer Pensacola means one community and, although we have two questions may seem so far been that we hope will reign in the coronavirus, luckier than many, the fight to keep it from thing—no, noteventually hellish temperatures and contradictory, but I can assure you spreading continues. We allow went tofor print with put the country back to work and some I am feeling them both equally— high humidity. For the more ambitious and this issue on MarchWhen 30. At that time,freely Escambia semblance and of social normalcy. we can I don’t think I amcases alone. County had 42 confirmed and Santa sporty among us, summer means fishing visit again, how will our lives be different? What has Rosa had 30. Those numbers rose quickly once time. Snapper, triggerfish, grouper, amberjack This year is just too much. Allus? of it—the 2020 taught us? How it changed I suspect testing washas expanded. Too quickly. The factitis, politics, the pandemic, thewarm pundits.gulf I’m over andtake more—all abound in the will time to unpack all of the physical, we don’t know who might have the mental virus or be it. So, this month we chose to focus on a theof virus without symptoms. That is and emotional impacts 2020, butfish I hope time waters and carrying bays. Whether you from much more relaxing that and we, playful “P” word: stay whythat it iswe essential as a community, will heal us and are able to grow in positive the shore, a kayak or a bigallboat, you areover Pets. Whoasdoesn’t gooey inside home much asgohumanly possible--leaving ways ouradorable individual and collective experiences. an kitten or a playful pup? Only surefrom to catch dinner at the very least, and only for absolute essentials. I like the idea, too, In 2021, I’m foregoing the traditional resolutions the most heartless among us, I suspect. of practicing physical distancing rather if you are lucky, maybe even a big catch than with specific, social measurable outcomes. Instead, distancing. We can remain social via worthy of amany photo, a energy mount or even a prize Adoptions are rise during the pandemic inthe this modern world—phone I am hoping to turnavenues myon and focus and it’smany easy tovideo see why. Pets alleviate the stress, in one of the local tournaments. calls, texts, calls—and I encourage to a few of the themes that 2020 brought to boredom andtoloneliness of social distancing everyone stay connected to their tribe. Weand forefront. No expectations. No stress. uncertain futures. may be don’t know whatThere tomorrow willmany bring things and

This month, rounded up but some anglerout we ofwe’ve ourneed control in connected 2020, can provide all to feel towesomething Relationships or someone in order to pet get through focused astories with to useful information for loving home a sweet and get this. more Losing mylove mom early in 2020 really brought home than we could have imagined in return. the novice and pro alike. From Charter On the topic of physical distancing, inboats our the idea that time is Pensacola a limited resource. We have While the Humane Society has had COVID-19 guide, yougear, will see that to sustainable fishingresource and hot new we’ve great success with adoptions and fostering this moment and the future is always Pensacola neighborhoods anduncertain. community groups ahope few ofthose the more many angles of angling. year, who love animals Incovered 2021, I this to give attention toknow my that have found several clever, unique and safe ways

thewith shelters are never empty. There is always a to stayfamily, connected and toand make a difference relationships friends community. in need, so out if snuggling up to afor sweet kitty while practicing physical Isome must If you’vepet never been in thedistancing. Gulf or playing fetch with a playful pup sounds say, I am very impressed with the outpouring Health serious fishing, I highly recommend you give likeofa good waysupport to passI some time, check my love and have seen amongst While we There’s have always heardpet that good health isin our it a try. nothing quite likethe reeling a Pensacolians—yeah, toilet out fellow our adoptable profiles on pagepaper 34.

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Obesity, diabetes and heart disease became death sentences for too many people battling Covid. While genetics predispose some to these illnesses, many can be managed or eradicated by lifestyle changes. I’d like to focus on making healthy choices while still enjoying the bad-for-you good stuff in moderation. first responders and hospital workers? Thank

Passion and Joy you for putting yourselves onand the front incredible special-needs pets their lines owners I todon’t know about you, but 2020 keep us as safe asthat possible. bigoffered shout far too and she discovered whileAlso, thesea precious little of either of these to me. I was so toconsumed involved in one the charity charters we’ve out to all the teachers out there scrambling babies may take a little more care, the love with my mom’s illness and then with surviving put together online lessons to keep our kids they give in return is worth every second. profiled in this issue. Local boat captains are engaged learning worryingof about the grief and of her loss instead and theof anxiety the

coming together to help kids and veterans, things cannot We you! Ifpandemic exoticthey animals arecontrol. more your thing, head and the sorrow ofappreciate so many national and we applaud them for their efforts. on overstories to the that brandI spanking new andfor myself. news took you littleto time On that note, I encourage read our significantly enlarged Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. COVID-19 provides This year, I Resource hope to Guide, explorewhich creative and personal The new location features allcommunity the hands-on, up resources for food, business, Sustainability and environmental stewardship endeavors that help me rediscover myself and close as the previous location and interaction more. The ever-changing nature of plus discover new outlets for personal expression. run deep in the fishing community and we’ve added attractions, amenities and experiences this crisis necessitates that I mention that talked to a few about some of the that willresources make for aexperts wonderful family day out. these may or may not be available Procrastination to you facing by the time you read waterways this issue. I and how issues our local IfWhile you’reitmany interested ina conservation, check out people made headway on hope will provide place to glorious start, some responsible fishing practices can help keep our Dakota Parks story on local Panhandle Rooftop ideas or some inspiration either way. projects in 2020, home improvement and personal Nesting Biologist, Rebekah Snyder. Throughto come. local waterways healthy for decades I You didmay not.also I did notthat organize I did not notice we haveanything. some nonher work with Audubon Florida, Snyder helps fix anything. I did not learn a language pandemic related stories in this issue. We made to ensure local shorebirds have safe nesting or a new Finally, it’s snapper season on the Gulf Coast the call include already planned articles that skill. Nothing. But that’s ok, too. I’m still here. spaces in to an increasingly overpopulated region. might stillasked be helpful, enjoyable for2021,aI’d That’s an accomplishment. However, in and we threerelevant local or chefs to prepare red

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Contents CHARTERS FOR CHARITY Local boat captains come together to support kids and veterans.

SNAPPER THREE WAYS Three local chefs put their unique twist on a coastal classic.

ANGLERS IN OUR MIDST Local charter fishing offerings have all the knowledge and equipment necessary so guests can focus on the fishing and fun.

FISHING PRODUCT GUIDE The hottest fishing gear for comfort and precision.

FISHING FOR THE FUTURE 33 Ecosystem-based fishery management and sustainable fishing practices support the ecosystem and protect fish populations.

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter

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Community Events

SPECIAL SECTIONS Business Climate

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greats by Al Green, Aretha Franklin, the BeeGees, Tina Turner, Tommy James and the most awesome Marvin Gaye. You can get a nice feel for 1971 music by watching Remember the Titans, a movie about a football team that, in 1971, faced the issues we all did in that year. It should be reclassified and called a documentary.

Raisin’ hell and havin’ fun, we’re the class of ’71! 50 years! How can that be? In a blink I went from high school graduation to my 50th class reunion. Hello, fellow old people, I am on my way back in time. And I wouldn’t miss this reunion for anything. Maybe it’s the need to go and share stories with the people who experienced the same tumultuous years. Maybe it’s just wanting to go and see how everyone turned out. Possibly it’s the desire to see the guy who beat me in my first campaign for class officer and hope that he turned out fat, miserable, recently out of jail for money laundering and his wife left him for his best friend. Whatever the reason or reasons, I plan to starve myself until August, get Botox, buy a new outfit and threaten my husband to be on his best behavior. I can probably manage the food consumption, injections and wardrobe requirements. Not sure about number 4... Having graduated in 1971 gives me plenty to share with my own kids. What a crazy time in the world. Social issues, music, political turmoil—a lot to dump on a group of teenagers. I suppose every graduating class feels they have exclusive ownership of the best music and the worst of social injustice, but I dare anyone to top 1971. 1969 might have a shot at us, since they claimed Woodstock and the brunt of the Vietn am war, but, hey, they already had their reunion. I went to Lee High School, and the name should tell you a lot. Looking back now I can see how subliminally society was cultivating a whole new crop of southern belles and beaus. The war and the music probably interrupted the plan a bit and at least made us join Marvin 10 Pensacola Magazine

Gaye in “What’s Going On?” Ain’t nothing too pretty about seeing your friends ship out and never come home. That year we had almost equal numbers of KKK members, or at least their equivalent of white supremacists, and Black Panthers hanging around our school and sporting events. Integration was still relatively new and had a few kinks to work out. We seemed to manage pretty well at school, but the parents and others in the older generation weren’t handling it so well. It was a time when black athletes weren’t allowed to play quarterback – go figure. It must have given my classmate Condredge Holloway great satisfaction to leave and play, you guessed it, quarterback for the University of Tennessee and poll high as a Heisman candidate. When you look at what happened to George Floyd, it seems we haven’t come too far. I wonder now how our black classmates felt walking into the gym and seeing Robert E Lee on horseback and carrying a confederate flag. Not that they had any say in the matter. And, oh, the music. We didn’t even realize at the time what we had, but look at how it has endured. Classic vinyl was pretty much born then and Motown was on fire. 1971 gave us Eric Clapton’s “Layla,” “Brown Sugar” by the all time greatest band ever (Rolling Stones for those of you who live in a cave), James Gang’s “Walk Away” and a whole blessed list of

I went with my husband two years ago to his reunion. It was a little different because he went to school here and still sees many of his classmates. He wasn’t that up on going and I insisted. Who doesn’t go to their 50th reunion? We were there for approximately 12 minutes. As soon as Mabel Lee (the names have been changed to protect the guilty) snatched him up and dragged him onto the dance floor, I went ahead and got the keys out, as I knew we were goners. This one will be different. First, it’s in Huntsville, Alabama so there’s nowhere to run to, baby. I stay in touch with almost no one so I can’t wait to see them all, well, most of them. See paragraph two.

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Charters for Charity by Maya Sekhon

When people think of ways to give back to the local community through charities, their first thought is most likely not about fishing charters. Fishing charities are often overlooked, but they are among the most impactful here in Pensacola. If you’re looking for somewhere to volunteer, donate or even participate, these local organizations are a great place to start.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishers of Northwest Florida Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) is a nationwide organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military personnel and veterans through fly fishing and associated activities. They believe in recovery through time spent outdoors with a community of like-minded individuals. “PHWFF provides a safe harbor in which to conduct activities that can, at least for a short time, take their minds off their most pressing concerns. That safe harbor is populated with volunteers, nearly all veterans, who have, in many cases, walked the same walk. They understand the issues and they don’t judge, don’t criticize and don’t ask questions. They do provide an arm to lean on, a friendly smile and all the assistance necessary to learn to catch fish with a fly rod,” Jim White, PHWFF Program Leader for Pensacola said. PHWFF was founded in 2005 for wounded service members returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has since expanded its reach nationally. It has over 200 programs across the country that provide free educational services for fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying and rod building. They also provide fishing trips to participants at no cost. 12 Pensacola Magazine

The Pensacola-based PHWFF program is sponsored and facilitated by the Fly Fishers of Northwest Florida (FFNWF), the premiere fishing club of the Florida panhandle. Veterans are welcome to attend the educational activities and if desired, they can also participate in one day or multi-day fishing trips. PWHFF provides accommodations for veterans with a variety of disabilities and access to the necessary equipment to support the activities they conduct. Due to COVID-19, many PWHFF events are now being hosted virtually, but some outdoor activities have resumed. The sponsoring club, FFNWF, meets three times a month, and any veterans are welcome to attend. Project Healing Waters and Fly Fishers of Northwest Florida are both non-profit charities, relying solely on volunteers and monetary contributions to support their mission and host fundraising events. For complete details on FFNWF and ways to get involved, visit ffnwf.org.

AHERO

America’s Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors (AHERO) is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the wellbeing of wounded service members and veterans. They offer a variety of services and activities including golfing, running, fishing and fly fishing. Each of their services has a common goal—to heal the physical and psychological wounds of war and military service. AHERO introduces veterans to resources and programs available to improve their quality of life, encourages communication and engagement, helps develop an informal support network of veterans across the country and boosts morale. The organization was founded by U.S. Marine Corps Major Lee Stuckey after he suffered a brain injury as a result of an explosive device and was also facing emotional trauma from previous deployments. He decided that he needed help and realized if he was struggling silently with psychological issues, many other veterans must be too. After visiting military hospitals across the country, Maj. Stuckey made it his mission to reach as many veterans as possible. AHERO connects veterans through outdoor activities to help them recover from physical wounds and psychological trauma as they return to a traditional civilian lifestyle. The organization provides a supportive environment that allows veterans to continue the healing process so they can recover from the traumatic events of their past and learn to focus on the future. By spending time with fellow veterans, AHERO hopes to help participants accomplish this goal while giving them a chance to be around other like-minded individuals who might be suffering from the same sort of trauma as they make the transition back into society following deployment. The organization welcomes veterans into a community willing to donate the time, equipment

and both natural and financial resources necessary to facilitate connections and mentoring activities.They host multiple events throughout the year, including hunting and fishing excursions. While some of these events are held in locations throughout the country, many of them are hosted locally as well. The next event on the calendar for AHERO is the Warrior Hook-Up fishing trip on August 19-22, 2021, and it will be held right here in Pensacola. The boats will launch from the Southwind Marina at 7:30 am on August 20th. To sign up, visit AHERO’s website and fill out the Hero Registration form and make sure to complete all of the requirements. AHERO activities are open to any new participants, but if you’re looking for a way to help the veteran community, consider volunteering your time or making a monetary donation to support the cause. For more information on AHERO and the upcoming HookUp fishing trip, visit aherousa.org.

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Captains for Kids Captains for Kids is a fishing charter service aimed at helping kids with special needs and illnesses. It was founded by Steve Potate with the purpose of giving back to children with special needs, disabilities or illnesses in the form of getting outside and going fishing. This organization believes that through fishing excursions, it will provide children the opportunity to have a good time out on the open water at no cost. Captains for Kids provides special assistance to those who need it, and specific accommodations can be requested. They have different events at multiple beach and marina locations, including Pensacola Beach, St. Pete Beach, Orange Beach, Destin, Ft. Walton Beach and Key Largo, FL. Most of the events have space available for a couple family members,

and there’s no cost to participate. Captains for Kids events include fishing charters, dolphin cruises, parasailing, sailing and even pirate cruises. They are always in need of volunteers to help with coordinating various activities. The organization is always looking for additional captains or crew members who are willing to pitch-in and volunteer their time or talent for the cause. While Captains for Kids does not accept monetary donations, they do value any support with advertising or media coverage to help promote their events. For more on Captains for Kids and ways to get involved, visit spotate. wixsite.com/captains-for-kids.

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SNAPPER THREE WAYS THREE LOCAL CHEFS PUT THEIR UNIQUE TWIST ON A COASTAL CLASSIC INTRO BY KELLY ODEN PHOTOS BY GUY STEVENS

Eating red snapper on the Gulf Coast is like drinking wine in Napa Valley or eating lobster in Maine—it’s a must have experience.

Fortunately, the firm texture and sweet, nutty flavor of red snapper lends itself to a multitude of preparations. We asked a few local chefs to prepare their own unique take on the coastal classic. »

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WHOLE FRIED SNAPPER Chef Dot Chap, Khon’s on Palafox

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1–1.5 pound snapper, scaled and gutted

Fish Method Score fish in diamond pattern on both sides. Dust snapper in salt and pepper seasoned cornstarch or flour.

Peanut oil Sweet and Sour Sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce

Whole fried fish is served in a variety of ways throughout Asian cultures. Here, Chef Dot Chap offers a southeast Asian take on the dish, using red snapper from our local waters.

2/3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water (slurry for thickening agent) 1/8 cup julienne yellow onion 1/8 cup red bell pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon peanut oil

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In a fryer or hot pan with peanut oil, fry both sides for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Sauce Method Combine fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, lime and cornstarch slurry in a saucepan. Heat over medium/high heat until it has a nice sauce consistency. Heat peanut oil in a separate sauté pan. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and ginger. Sauté until golden brown. Pour sauce into pan with veggies. Spoon sauce and veggies over snapper and garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

SNAPPER MEDDI By Executive Chef Gus Silivos of Agapi Bistro + Garden

Having spent his childhood along the beautiful waters of Skopelos, Greece, Chef Silivos is known for utilizing Gulf Coast ingredients with a Mediterranean flair. Here, Chef Silivos puts a fresh spin on the red snapper we all know and love.

INGREDIENTS 2 six-ounce snapper filets 1 tablespoon EVOO 1/4 cup flour for dredging 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/2 juice of lemon 8 quartered artichoke hearts 1/4 cup sun-roasted julienne tomato 2-3 ounces red wine 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon butter 2 ounces crumbled feta

METHOD Heat sauté pan. Season snapper with salt and pepper then lightly coat with flour. Add EVOO to pan. Add snapper skin-side up. Cook over medium heat for five minutes on each side till golden brown. Remove snapper from pan and keep warm. Add tomato strips, garlic and artichokes. Sauté for one minute. Add lemon juice, wine and butter. Reduce to saucelike consistency. Add parsley. Top snapper filets with sauce and add feta. Enjoy!

Salt + pepper to taste

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FRESH GULF CEVICHE Alice's Restaurant

Ceviche is a cooking method mainly used in Central and South American cultures in which the acid in the citrus is used to cook the fish. It is very light and refreshing, which makes it a perfect dish for spring and summer.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

3 lemons, juiced

Combine all ingredients and let marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips.

3 limes, juiced 2 oranges, juiced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon of salt Two pounds of fresh red snapper cut into small squares

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Anglers in Our Midst Local Charter Fishing Options Abound By Emily Echevarria Pensacola’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico offers plentiful opportunities for seaside recreation, from splashing on the beach to paddleboarding along the shoreline. Venturing a little farther beyond the crashing waves opens yet another world of water recreation, along with a seafood feast to commemorate the journey. For those that crave the unique experience of harvesting the fruits of the sea, the local charter fishing offerings have all the knowledge and equipment necessary so guests can focus on the fishing and fun.

Anglers looking to bring home some fresh catch have many options along the Gulf Coast, and types of charters vary. There are bigger “head boats” or “party boats,” larger vessels that can take out multiple groups and often have amenities like air conditioning, bathrooms and even bunks where guests can lie down during a longer trip offshore or for overnight trips. Smaller vessels are great for private groups, usually around six people, where a captain and possibly a deckhand can offer a little more personal attention to each angler. On either type of trip, captains take care of all the necessary equipment and share their knowledge of the local waterways and what’s biting.

Early summer on the water is ruled by red snapper. This year’s season runs June 4 to July 28 and brings anglers from all around to the Gulf Coast, which is known as the “Red Snapper Capital of the World” (though whether Pensacola or Orange Beach currently deserve to hold the title is up for debate among area captains). “You can catch red snapper up here in the bay by the Three Mile Bridge,” local charter captain James Pfeiffer said. “They’re pretty bountiful and [with] the regulations they’ve put on them for the last several years, they’ve gotten more plentiful, so they’re pretty abundant everywhere you go.” JULY '21

“At the turn of the century, Pensacola was known as the red snapper capital of the world. We have that reputation, but what people don’t realize is that there are a lot of other species of fish that you can catch when you go charter fishing...”

Pfeiffer, who owns Can’t Quit Fishin’ Charters, has been fishing local waters for more than 30 years, having grown up in East Hill and fished Bayou Texar throughout his formative years. He says he enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of the local waterways as well as Pensacola landmarks and history. His vessel, a 24-foot open fishing boat, offers inshore or offshore private fishing trips for up to six people. Something area charter captains share is a reverence for the local natural resources and ecosystems and the varied wildlife that call them home.

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“For a lot of the fishing trips, it’s not just about the fish – we see dolphins, sea turtles and a lot of bird life,” Pfeiffer said. “When we clean fish back at the dock, there’s always a group of pelicans waiting to eat the scraps. There’s always a blue heron walking down the dock.” William (Willie) Pitts, of Fish House Charters, LLC., agrees with that sentiment. He runs a private charter boat, which he has captained for six years. Pitts explained that he loves that there’s always something new to see and show to clients on his boat, whether it’s a king mackerel leaping out of the water, a spotted eagle ray swimming serenely near the boat or something else unique to Pensacola. “There’s always something to see if you keep your eyes on the water,” Pitts said. “There’s always something incredible. The Blue Angels never get old, the incredibly large amount of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins never get old – unless they’re stealing your fish.”

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Pitts said one dolphin, known by locals as “Half-tail,” is popular for surfacing near boats after a catch too small to keep gets hooked, hoping for a handout. This detailed knowledge and experience of local wildlife is garnered from the hours spent exploring the area’s waterways and the life teeming within it. While the months designated for red snapper season bring fishing enthusiasts from across the country, the area waters are home to a variety of fish species that offer good fishing and good eating. “I definitely try to push red snapper because it’s been so popular but I also try to push other fishing as well,” Orange Beachbased charter captain Sara Griffin said. “There’s plenty of other reef fish that are just as fun to catch and good to eat as well.” Griffin captains the Summer Hunter, and while she’s based in Orange Beach, she’s licensed to fish in Florida and Alabama state waters. She says her trips are family friendly and tailored to meet the interests of the groups she takes out on private trips, including experience serving groups with special needs. “At the turn of the century, Pensacola was known as the red snapper capital of the world. We have that reputation, but what people don’t realize is that there are a lot of other species of fish that you can catch when you go charter fishing,” local charter captain Dale Perkins explained. “There are different species of snapper: white snapper, vermillion snapper, lane snapper and black snapper. There’s grouper, amberjack, pelagic species like

LOCAL CHARTER BOATS/CAPTAINS Sara Griffin Summer Hunter Fishing Charters - Orange Beach, Ala. summerhunterfishing.com 251.213.6087 Dale Perkins Chulamar Charters (large groups) Chulamar.com 850.934.8037 | 850.492.1099 James Pfeiffer king mackerel, occasionally a sailfish, bonito and just tons and tons of species.” Perkins has been a captain for 24 years and is at the head of the Pensacola Beach-based boat, The Chulamar, known for walk-on trips, where anyone can pay the fee and join other groups on the amenity-packed vessel for a fishing trip. Perkins says the boat boasts air-conditioning, bathrooms and TV, among other creature comforts. It can hold up to 54 people but a typical trip is closer to 20 people. Perkins grew up fishing for bass in Louisiana and after hooking and losing a big cobia off the Pensacola pier at age 13, he knew he was destined to a future of saltwater fishing. With so much to catch, one of the many benefits that comes with a charter fishing trip is that the captain or deckhands will clean the fish and send you home with filets ready to go in the pan or into the freezer. They can even direct you to local restaurants like Peg Leg Pete’s, Crabs or Paradise Bar & Grill that will prepare your fresh catch for you and serve it with sides. For those looking to get on the water for a fishing trip, don’t rule out the seasons outside the traditional tourist time. Red snapper season gets a lot of attention, but many charter captains say their favorite time of year to fish is in the cooler fall

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“That time of year from August through November is the peak of the growing season and when a lot of fish and wildlife are very healthy,” Pitts explained. “Crabs are exploding with meat, and there’s tons of phytoplankton that begin to die off in October.” The fish may be the stars of the show on a charter fishing trip, but what captains really want guests to leave with is a great experience on the Gulf Coast waters. “Most of the time people say, ‘oh my gosh, that was the biggest fish I ever caught!’ That’s my favorite thing to hear. Or the fact that, sometimes with the reef fish, you can catch one after the other and people say, ‘I’ve never caught that many fish.’ I just hope for them to have an experience and enjoy it and want to do it again.”

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“The thing I like about charter fishing is people are going out, they’re having a good time, they’re usually with family or friends and we’re creating memories that will last forever,” Perkins said. “It’s a really nice thing to do to create memories and help people have the time of their life.”

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FISHING PRODUCT GUIDE HOT GEAR FOR THE SEASON Fishing gear just keeps getting better. Whether you enjoy fishing from a big boat, a kayak or the shore, these hot products will keep you comfortable and provide plenty of help finding your big catch.

MINN KOTA I-PILOT TROLLING MOTOR $2999.99 - $3049.99 The i-Pilot trolling motor is a multiskilled system featuring GPS, Bluetooth and a mobile app to control its many functions. This system includes cruise control, autopilot and copilot, which allows you to control your trolling motor with a remote. It can also hold your boat in place and record and retrace previous trolling paths. The i-Pilot trolling motor system has several models for both saltwater and freshwater, so you can find the perfect system for your boat.

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$899.99 The Garmin Echomap UHD 94sv is essential for the boat-bound fisherman. It has multiple high tech functions to enhance your fishing experience including navigation charts, personal maps, control over your trolling motor, sharing with other devices and it even enables you to see beneath your boat with Ultra High Definition scanning sonar.

BOTE ROVER AERO INFLATABLE MICRO SKIFF $1999.00 When your life calls for a micro skiff but your travels and storage options say otherwise, you need a Rover Aero Inflatable Micro Skiff by BOTE. Featuring a two-chamber construction with AeroBOTE™ Technology, this skiff is highly durable, packable and compatible with nearly every accessory offered in the BOTE line up. The unique design features a rocker nose, recessed cockpit and flat bottom so you can move efficiently and stay stable whether you’re stand-up paddling or cruising with a motor. Plus it’s loaded with features to secure your gear for every expedition. 28 Pensacola Magazine

PLANO TACKLE BAG $89.99 Tackle bags are a great way to upgrade your fishing experience. They allow anglers to be hands-free while providing plenty of storage for tackle. A PLANO Z series tackle bag is perfect. They are durable and waterproof, and they are sure to help keep your gear organized.

PENN BATTLE III SPINNING REEL $109.95 - $139.95 The PENN Battle III Spinning Reel is made for a challenge. It’s strong, smooth and durable, and the stainless steel ball bearing system provides reliable performance. The reel has a full metal body and sideplate, and PENN’s HT-100 Carbon Fiber Drag Washers apply smooth, persistent pressure at all settings for ultimate control.

ACR PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON $364.99 This Personal Locator Beacon is the ideal safety device whether you’re on land or at sea. It has satellite precision and military durability. This ACR EPIRB features a digital display with live status and GPS coordinates that accurately relays your location to a network of search and rescue satellites. Activation is simple and only requires you to deploy the antenna and press the on button to guide rescuers within 100 meters of you.

BLACK BART LURE CHAINS Prices Vary Black Bart lure chains give you a cutting edge advantage when trolling. The lures have a compelling effect on fish that will drive them right into your wake. The variety of chains allow you to choose one specifically for your purpose. Black Bart also carries numerous other types of lures including micro baits, light tackle, medium-heavy tackle and teasers.

BULL BAY SNIPER ROD $184.99 The Bull Bay Sniper Rod is a new rod designed for improved accuracy and longer casting distance. The rod has lightweight grips and tangle free style guides, and it’s completely customizable with numerous sizes. It provides unparalleled performance and effortlessly casts farther and more accurately due to decreased line resistance.

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COSTA DEL MAR MAG BAY SUNGLASSES $199.99 Polarized Costa sunglasses are a fishing essential. These Mag Bay sunglasses are both stylish and functional. They provide dependable sun protection while also allowing anglers to see beneath the surface of the water. These glasses have a mirrored variation for optimal UV protection and reduced glare.

TOADFISH STOWAWAY FILLET SYSTEM $96.00 The Toadfish Outfitters Stowaway Fillet System includes a folding cutting board and a folding fillet knife. This is the perfect fillet system for the fisherman on the move. It can be unfolded and stowed away quickly, even on the water.

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TILLEY AIRFLO HAT $90.00 Tilley hats are perfect for long days on the boat. They are durable, comfortable and lightweight, and they provide excellent protection from the elements. The Tilley Airflo hat has a cord system that keeps the hat on in windy conditions, a mesh crown for ultimate breathability, a moisture wicking band on the interior, a water repellent-finish and buoyant material that floats if dropped in water. This hat is exactly what every angler needs.

$149.99 These marine bean bag chairs are weatherresistant, waterrepellent and UV resistant. Made with marine vinyl, these chairs are meant for the boat. They have carrying handles to improve versatility, along with an interior pocket and twinzipper style to keep the beads secure.

HUK PULL-ON DECK BOOTS $85.00 Huk boots provide stability and durability with full neoprene and rubber construction. The shoes have a molded footbed for optimal comfort and a wet traction outsole to prevent slipping. They have heavy duty pull tabs, making them easier to take on and off when wet.

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Fishing for the Future How Conservation and Sustainability Promote Healthy Ecosystems by Dakota Parks

Fishing along the Gulf Coast is more than just a hobby or a job—it’s a way of life and a cultural thread that unifies our coastal communities. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), there are more than four million anglers licensed in the State of Florida, and saltwater recreational fishing accounts for a $9.2 billion economic impact. These marine ecosystems provide us with important food sources, jobs and economic stability, recreation and cultural identity. However, demand for seafood and advances in technology have led to overfishing, which endangers and depletes fish and shellfish populations. Moreover, the entire ocean is under stress from environmental pollution and climate change, which is driving increases in water temperatures, acidity, rising sea levels, stronger and more frequent storms and habitat destruction. Marine conservation and sustainable fishing practices are fundamental to curbing human impact on marine life and ensuring there are fish for the future.

At the non-profit Pew Charitable Trusts, established in 1948, sustainable fishing requires two major things: science-based catch limits and “ecosystem-based fishery management,” which builds upon the traditional method of U.S. fishery management that focuses on one species at a time when setting fishing regulations. Ecosystembased fishery management also considers the broader ecosystem and recognizes that each population is interconnected with other fish, ocean wildlife and habitats, which are directly affected by human activities and changing environments. This approach allows Pew to focus work on habitat conservation, managing bycatch, protecting forage fish and advocating for fishery ecosystem plans. “Sustainable fishing means that we’re fishing for the future so that we can maintain the economic and recreational benefits from these natural resources for the long term,” Tom Wheatley, a senior manager for The Pew Charitable Trusts’ U.S. southeast ocean conservation work, explained. “We partner with different stakeholders that are interested in these resources—folks from the scientific community, from the resource user community, state government and federal government—to find ways that we can work together to mitigate these problems through a good management plan.” As Wheatley explained, much of his work on overfishing shifted to this ecosystem-based approach after The Pew Charitable Trusts supported changes to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation JULY '21

Fishing for the Future and Management Act in 2006. These changes implemented science-based catch limits and accountability measures for those catch limits. According to data by NOAA, as many as 47 fish stocks have been rebuilt from 2000 to 2019, illustrating a positive trend in federally managed fisheries. In December 2020, Congressman Jared Huffman submitted a draft reauthorization bill for the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The draft bill addresses new and emerging management issues, such as the impact on fisheries from changing ocean conditions and implements an ecosystem-based fishery management, which Pew has long advocated for. The proposal also seeks to improve data collection and monitoring, increase transparency around how fishery management decisions are made, provide additional opportunities for public engagement and support fishing communities. “We’re making a lot of progress with science-based catch limits to the point that overfishing does not occur as often as it once did. I think you can see that in the Gulf of Mexico especially with red snapper,” Wheatley said. “We’re not fully out of the woods yet, because we still need older fish, which produce more eggs and have more spawning potential. We measure the health of the red snapper stock with how many eggs are being produced on an annual basis, but we do need some patience to ensure some of these fish actually make it to an older age and larger size.” According to the March 2021 Great Red Snapper Count conducted by Harte Research Institute, there are triple the number of estimated red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. The study found an estimation of more than 110 million red snapper in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, compared to the estimated 36 million by the 2018 NOAA count. While previous surveys focused on fishery concentration on artificial reefs and natural hard bottom, the new study also looks at uncharacterized bottom, which has no structures or vertical relief and resulted in higher numbers of fish counted.

Ecosystem-based fishery management observes how species are interconnected with forage fish and other species, human activity, habitat and changing climate.

Robert K Turpin, a marine biologist, fisherman and expert diver with 50 years of experience in the local waters, has witnessed the rebounding red snapper population firsthand but worries there is still more that could be done to manage reef fisheries. Turpin explained that when monitoring artificial reefs, he will regularly find a boat above the reef with a mass pile of dead red snapper floating around the boat due to regulatory discards that die from barotrauma.

“In this particular case, they were trying to catch triggerfish and only catching red snapper, so they were throwing them out. Meanwhile, the porpoises, sharks and barracuda are coming in and picking these dead red snappers off the surface like candy,” Turpin explained. “So, I put my dive gear on and went down to the reef. It was completely surrounded by red snapper and not a single triggerfish. So, we’re killing dozens of non-target species and teaching learned behavior to these porpoises and sharks that boats equal an easy meal. This not only makes these animals more susceptible to injury through interaction with fishing gear, but

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it also poses a danger to humans as the sharks get bolder in approaching boats and spear fisherman.” According to a South Atlantic stock assessment by SEDAR 41, an estimated 28.5 percent of recreationally caught red snapper die after release, which means that more than 460,000 red snapper perished after being thrown back in 2017. For commercially caught red snapper, the mortality rate is 38 percent. The condition, known as barotrauma, is similar to the bends, which can afflict scuba divers who ascend too fast.

“More and more people are looking for ways to reduce the number of fish that they’re not going to take them home to eat. They don’t want to just kill them. That’s not part of our ethos here in the Gulf of Mexico,” Wheatley explained. “So, we are seeing more and more people adopt new technologies. With education on how to use descending devices and how to properly vent fish, I think we can reduce the amount of released mortality, or bycatch. One idea that has been explored is creating seasons for fishing bottom fish with regulations put in place that reduce the amount of discards you would have to begin with by opening up more fish at the same time. It’s not ready to go yet, but it’s certainly something we have explored at Pew and funded research for.”

A vermilion snapper caught on Oriskany Reef, the world’s largest artificial reef, located off Pensacola Beach. Photo by FWC. Turpin explained that a safety valve for this approach to management could come in the form of designated marine reserves, which serve as a “harvest refugia,” where fish cannot be harvested. While artificial reefs can help provide shelter, food and other necessary elements for biodiversity, Turpin explained that they can be exploited in a way that reserves cannot.

Seagrass bed in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo by Charlie Shoemaker for The Pew Charitable Trusts.

A recent requirement set by NOAA Fisheries, called Regulatory Amendment 29, set new gear requirements to help prevent these mortality rates from barotrauma. Beginning on July 15, 2020, anglers from North Carolina through the Florida East Coast that are targeting snapper or grouper species are required to have a descending device on board and readily available for use. These weighted, reusable tools typically clip to a fish’s jaw and help it quickly return to the depths it was caught. “Many of the techniques and regulations for freshwater fisheries were simply applied to the deep-water reef fisheries,” Turpin said. “You can’t regulate the harvest of grouper from 200 feet of water the same way that you do with bass in 12 feet of water because of the hyperbaric difference between the water depth and the surface. Catch and release does not work on reef fish like triggerfish, snapper, grouper and amberjack. The better question is how can we regulate these fish in a sustainable way that allows anglers to harvest without waste? In my opinion, a more equitable and ethical way would be to make it illegal to throw reef fish back, and instead, create a reef fish aggregate bag limit. Each person or boat would get a daily bag limit based on the stock numbers, rather than killing thousands of fish from size regulation discards.”

“I don’t know a single angler, fisherman or person that would say it’s not important for us to manage these marine species and fisheries... They’re important to our diet, our recreation, our economy and to our culture.”

“They call this attraction vs. production. Every artificial reef exists on a continuum between an artificial reef that everybody knows about and overharvests, to reefs that are lost or moved by storms, where no one ever harvests fish from,” Turpin said. “We know that if we deploy artificial reefs in substantial quantities over broad areas, however, that there is less pressure on any individual artificial reef, so the fish that do aggregate around that reef may be exposed to less pressure. If we set up marine reserves throughout the system, these same reef fish could live in areas where they aren’t harvested, just like an artificial reef lost from our maps by a hurricane.” Creating designated conservation areas and aquatic preserves are also one way that Pew mitigates habitat loss and promotes healthy ecosystems. One such preserve, Pew recently helped advocate and successfully pass a bill to create is The Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve, located off the waters of Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties. This preserve was created in June 2020 and protects about 800 square miles along the Gulf Coast and is the first new preserve to be designated in more than 30 years. It covers part of the Gulf of Mexico’s largest seagrass bed and still allows traditional activities such as boating, fishing and scalloping. “We’re definitely seeing changes in habitat due to climate change.” Wheatley said. “Some of the habitat issues that we are currently working on is seagrass on the west coast of JULY '21

Fishing for the Future Florida and oysters in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The new marine preserve protects around 400,000 acres of seagrass, so we are working to maintain that seagrass and all of the economic benefits that we get from it including recreational and commercial fishing. The state designation prohibits any type of oil and gas drilling and helps maintain the resources for the future.” Part of maintaining resources for the future and abiding by ecosystem-based fishery management, as Wheatley concluded, is developing a fishery ecosystem plan (FEP) that serves as an instruction manual for how to factor in ecosystem considerations that influence fish populations using the latest science, fishermen’s expertise, and other available data to inform management decisions. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is in the process of developing one. By monitoring indicators of ecosystem health such as water temperatures and including impacts on spawning seasons or species’ seasonal movement patterns, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council could forecast trends, determine research and data needs and identify risks before they

become problems. The FEP could also include guidance requiring managers to incorporate effects from a lethal algal bloom (red tides) or major oil spill into management decisions, such as catch limits and fishing season changes. “I don’t know a single angler, fisherman or person that would say it’s not important for us to manage these marine species and fisheries,” Turpin explained. “They’re phenomenally important for the ecology of the ocean and maintaining a productive and biodiverse environment in the Gulf of Mexico. They’re important to our diet, our recreation, our economy and to our culture.”

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Community Events Three Fates Tattoo Hosts Portrait Sculpture Course July 5-26

Over the course of 4 weeks, students will learn to construct a proper armature, model individual facial features, and how to realistically sculpt a ¾ portrait from life, using a live model. Sessions will include detailed instructions on how to sculpt the portrait from the model, how to use measurements, different sculpting tools, and how to sculpt specific features using an observational approach. Each class will take place on Monday evening from 5pm to 8pm in which the instructor will sculpt from the model, while describing a step-by-step process, answering questions and pointing out key areas in the sculpt to take note of. Students will work alongside the instructor while gaining advice and personal critiques as they progress through the portrait. Anatomical structure as well as how to achieve a strong likeness will be discussed. The course is $375 per student and will take place on July 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 5-8pm. Visit www. threefatestattoo.com/register to sign up now!

Constant Coffee Poetry Night July 6, 13, 20, 27 Join Pensacola Poetry at the longest running open mic in Pensacola at Constant Coffee & Tea, located at 615 Scenic Highway. Every Tuesday, poets and creatives come to flex their voices through poetry, rap and spoken word. Come out and support the local arts community and hear a beautiful bricolage of words. Doors open at 6 pm and mic starts at 6:30 pm. Follow Pensacola Poetry on Facebook for updates and information.

Gordon Open Mic July 8

Join the Gordon Community Center for this month’s open mic night where musicians, comedians, poets and performers celebrate their artistic talents. Open mic night is hosted on the second Thursday of each month from 7 pm to 10 pm the Gordon Community Center located at 306 North DeVilliers Street in downtown Pensacola. If you are interested in performing, you will have a chance to signup for a time slot when you arrive. For more information, follow @penartsinc on Facebook.

Red, White and Blues Week featuring the Pensacola Beach Air Show July 7-10

This must-see event features the world-famous Blue Angels performing over Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island. Locals and visitors from all over look forward to the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show held in the summer. The show highlights our hometown heroes — the Blue Angels — the U. S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron stationed at Forrest Sherman Field aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. The Blues hold several practice sessions along the beach in the days leading up to the big event on show day. Calendar of events: July 7 Blue Angels Air Show, July 8 Blue Angels Air Show, July 9 Blue Angels Air Show and Civilian Acts, July 10 Blue Angels Air Show and Civilian Acts.

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Gordon Community Art Center Artist Mingle July 10

Join the Gordon Community Art Center at their monthly artist mingle and Q&A with featured artist, Chez Willie. This monthly event is hosted from 5-7 pm and allows guests to purchase artwork, sip on wine and chat with the featured artists. Upcoming events at the Gordon include: Lubben Brothers Concert on July 16 at 7:30 pm. This amazingly talented and popular group of triplets performs for the first time ever in Pensacola. The Gordon is also hosting a Youth Intensive Dance Workshop on July 7 from 9am-4pm for $25 and a Youth Intensive Theatre Workshop on July 23 from 9am-4pm for $25; both workshops include lunch and snack.

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The Hill-Kelly Dodge Movies in the Park Series is officially back! Bring your blankets and chairs out to Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park for a family-friendly movie underneath the stars. All Pre-Show Activities Begin at 6 PM. The movie will begin at sunset. Concessions will be available and picnic baskets are welcome. Movies are shown at the Hunter Amphitheater with grass seating only. Free event parking is available at Community Maritime Park and City Hall. No pets or glass containers please. Visit PlayPensacola.com for movie titles.

This popular event for locals and visitors is perfect to spend the final hours of their weekend enjoying great music with family and friends in a great atmosphere. Concerts are held on select Sunday evenings at the Community Maritime Park Hunter Amphitheater when the Blue Wahoos are away. Pack your coolers, bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Hunter Amphitheater for the Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series. Enjoy a cool breeze off the bay while dancing and listening to some of the region's best musical talent. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

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Get ready for a blast from the past as you join in on the brand-new 1980s themed mystery, Murder To The Max! Seville Quarter and Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre Presents: 1980's Murder Mystery Dinner Show. As attendees of the 1988 Arthur Adams High School Homecoming Dance, you must help Detective Gunn interrogate our outrageous suspects, analyze evidence, and look for clues to bring the killer to justice! So grab your hairspray, gas up the DeLorean, and crank up the volume on your boombox for Murder To The Max! Tickets are $59 and include choice of two entrees; see menu at checkout. Doors open at 6:00pm, show begins at 7:00pm.

For those who have access to NAS Pensacola (DoD ID card holders and their guests), the National Naval Aviation Museum is pleased to open the flight line behind the museum to view Blue Angels practice flight demonstrations. Gates open at 9:30 am and the Blues are scheduled to take to the skies at 10:30 am. The outside viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located on the Museum Flight Line north of the Museum. Signs are posted to direct visitors to viewing and parking locations, including limited parking for handicapped visitors. Open bleacher seating is available for seating 500 people. For more information, navalaviationmuseum.org/blueangels/.

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Community Events Pensacola Little Theatre presents Aesop's Fables July 16-25

Slow and steady wins the race… join the Tortoise and the Hare at the finish line in this face-paced, action-packed retelling of four of Aesop’s Fables. As the troupe of actors become the Rabbit, the Turtle, the Fox, the Crow, or the Donkey, the kids of all ages will be drawn into the action of the play. Four of Aesop’s best loved fables . . . “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin,” and finally, “The Fox and the Sour Grapes,” are delightfully created in this engaging approach to storyteller’s theatre. This show is produced for the whole family and especially for very young audiences. A great introduction to live performance!

850 Music Festival 2K21 July 17

The 850 Music Festival 2K21 is officially back in full swing since 2019 and is better than ever! Come out and party with JSapp MadStak and an elite lineup of legendary hip hop/R&B artists during Pensacola's one & only Premier Hip Hop Music Festival Saturday, July 17th

at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds! The gates open at 1 pm and show starts at 3:30 pm. Featured performing artists include: Hosted X 69 Boyz & RWR Live365, 8 Ball & MJG, JSapp MadStak, Lil Flip, Pastor Troy, Fabo (of D4L), Mike Jones, Da Hawg, Dem Franchise Boyz, Adina Howard, Hurricane Chris, C-Nile and many more. You can purchase tickets at 850musicfestival.eventbrite.com.

Record Shop Day July 17

Grab some gelato and hunt for records on National Record Shop Day! Stop in at Dolce & Gelato on July 17th to support Revolver Records with live music provided by Town and Country Gentlemen Ben Bell!

Inaugural Cherry Stem Tying World Championship July 17

Register for the Inaugural Cherry Stem Tying World Championship! The event will be hosted at The Dock on Pensacola Beach at 2 pm. Think you're the best at this bar trick? Al Gliniecki, the four-time Guinness World Record holder, will be the judge, and he's giving out $1,000

in cash prizes. Proceeds benefit Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on EventBrite.

Bud Light Fishing Rodeo July 23-26

This year's Bud Light Fishing Rodeo will take place July 23-26. The weigh in is at Flounders on Pensacola Beach on Saturday from 2p-7p and Sunday from noon-6p. Cash awards and prizes await the angler who weighs in the top three fish in 21 different species. In addition to the rodeo, there is the Step One Automotive King Mackerel Challenge with separate buy-in and cash and prizes awarded to the boat that brings in the biggest king mackerel. There is also the In-Shore Challenge and the Academy Sports and Outdoors Junior Rodeo. The 2021 InShore Challenge boundaries will include fishing between the west boundary, Highway 59 bridge in Gulf Shores Alabama, to the east boundary, the Mid-Bay Bridge in Destin Florida. All anglers are subject to a polygraph to verify catch in boundary.

Cleanup Rodeo July 24

Keep Pensacola Beautiful is partnering with Clean Horizons for a Cleanup Rodeo at Fort Pickens! Teams of 1-2 will compete to pick up as much litter from our beautiful beaches as possible during peak tourist season. The winners of the competition will win big prizes, such as an Innerlight surfboard or a weekend stay at an Innisfree beach hotel! If you are interested in participating, you may sign up via Volunteer Match at link. If you join us, please wear clothes you are okay getting dirty in, closed toed shoes, and sun protection. KPB will provide all litter removal equipment. Masks are required at check-in.

Summer Sizzler Comedy Jam July 24

Join in on some laughs at the Summer Sizzler Comedy Jam, hosted at the Saenger Theatre. Comedic heavyweight, Don “DC” Curry, most known for playing the hilarious Uncle Elroy in Next Friday and Friday After Next will hit the Saenger stage on Saturday, July 24. This comedy show will also featuring funny men Sherman Golden and Dexter Tucker.

Monster Jam July 24-25

Monster Jam ® is the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world. This event returns to Pensacola for a high-octane weekend at Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday, July 24 through Sunday, July 25 at full capacity. Monster Jam®, making its first Pensacola stop following a pandemic pause, features the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement. Tickets start at $20. At the Monster Jam Pit Party, you can see the massive trucks up close, watch live pre-race interviews and participate in Q&As with the drivers, get pre-signed autograph cards, take pictures and enjoy other familyfriendly fun. Face covering rules apply.

Pensacola Little Theatre presents Snow White and the Prince July 30-August 15

Snow White prepares for her birthday ball and dreams of finding her prince charming. When the star-crossed couple meets it’s love at first sight, but the vain and evil Queen – who fears the princess’ beauty – will stop at nothing to be the fairest of the land. With the help of a trusted friend, Snow White is forced to flee into the forest. This romantic and funny adventure has all your beloved characters and a few more beside: the raven-haired and resourceful Snow White, the very charming Prince Philippe, his kind and shrewd butler Rupert, the evil and devious Queen, a witty and slightly beleaguered Magical Mirror – and of course, there are the Dwarves – need we say more? A clever retelling of a classic tale – one for children and adults alike!

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Florida’s Territorial Bicentennial and the 200th Anniversary of Escambia County The Making of an American Territory on the Florida Gulf Coast On July 17, 1821, Florida officially became part of the United States. The two counties, Escambia County and St. John County were created, and the cities of Pensacola and St. Augustine were the centers of population in the sparsely populated new state. There were many people present in Pensacola that day, including the communities of Spanish, French, African and Indigenous descent. Of the 2,300 people who were in town on July 17, 800 were people of color (both free and enslaved). Counted in that number were Americans who came early to settle into life in Escambia County and Pensacola as well as the military and administrative components of both Spain and the United States. The gathered community included farmers, business owners (both large and small), artisans, cooks, teachers, governmental officials and all manner of service providers. There were seamen of the U.S.S. Hornet, which was just off shore that day and two regiments of the Army. The Spanish military was represented by the Regiment of Tarragona. There were men, women and children, both old and young. As they watched the colorful event, music filled the air. The “Star Spangled Banner” played for the first time in the American Territory of Florida, and for many present that day, it was likely the first time they heard the stirring composition that would become the national anthem. Andrew Jackson’s role is often emphasized in this period of history in our state, but it is the people who were already here and who came with high hopes who tell the story of our community and who we are. We have a long and complex story to tell, and one that is unique in the history of our country and state. In 2021, we are looking at our history and heritage through many lenses. – by Margo S. Stringfield

PENSACOLA BEFORE 1781 By Judith A. Bense

Pensacola Bay was home to Native Americans for 12,000 years before the Spanish invasion in the 1500s. The Native Americans lived here hunting, fishing and raising crops around our bays and streams. The best known Native American settlement in Pensacola is Hawkshaw, the 2,000 year old camp site that once overlooked the mouth of a creek on Pensacola Bay shore, where today the Gulf Power headquarters stands. The Spanish discovered Pensacola Bay in the early 1500s and in 1559, Tristan de Luna with 1500 colonists, soldiers and Aztec people founded the first European settlement on Pensacola Bay. It was named Santa María de Ochuse on a high bluff overlooking the bay on the Emanuel Point peninsula in today’s East Pensacola Heights. However, about

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five weeks after they arrived, a hurricane hit Pensacola, sinking six of his ships loaded with all their food and supplies. This tragedy doomed the settlement and only two years later Pensacola was abandoned, and in 1565, the Spanish founded St. Augustine. The Spanish returned 137 years later, in 1698, to protect Pensacola Bay from being taken by the French or British. Their second settlement on Pensacola Bay was a military installation (called a presidio) situated on a high bluff overlooking the bay entrance on today’s Naval Air Station Pensacola, named Santa María de Galve. The presidio was constantly attacked by Indigenous armies led by the British and French. It lasted only 21 years, as the French attacked and took Santa María in 1719 and lived there for three years. The Spanish retreated to St. Joseph Bay and built another presidio, named San José de Panzacola, near the bay entrance to the Gulf. This second presidio lasted only three years, because in 1722, Spain was awarded Pensacola Bay again by treaty and they immediately returned. The third presidio was built in 1723 on the tip of Santa Rosa Island near the entrance to Pensacola Bay, and it was named Isla de Santa Rosa, Punta de Sigüenza. Indigenous attacks and raids continued, but their worst problem was a series of eight hurricanes that blasted the settlement during its 30-year existence. The final blow was in 1752 when a hurricane completely destroyed the settlement for the second time. The Spanish finally left the island in 1756 and moved the presidio yet again, to the mainland where downtown Pensacola is today. This fourth presidio was named San Miguel de Pansacola. This location was once again under threat of Indigenous attack, and in 1757, a wooden stockade fort was built around the community for protection. The Spanish were forced to abandon San Miguel when Britain was awarded Florida by treaty. The location of the Luna settlement and all four presidios have been discovered and studied in depth by UWF teams of professors, students and public volunteers led by archaeologists and historians. We now know a great deal about early Spanish life on Pensacola Bay, and it is summarized in Judith A. Bense’s upcoming book, Presidios of Spanish West Florida, available in March 2022 by the University Press of Florida. JULY '21

increasing population of expansionist and Protestant Americans on the border of Spanish (and Catholic) Florida, the growing conflict between Great Britain and the United States on the high seas and the recruitment of Native Americans as pawns in the Gulf Coast borderlands struggle. Pensacola was caught in the midst of this volatile political environment.

A drawing of Presido Santa Rosa, 1743.

The British arrived in 1763, and Pensacola was made the capital of West Florida and recognized as the 14th North American colony. They expanded the Spanish fort several times, platted the area outside the fort and British soldiers, settlers and merchants soon arrived. Many of the British streets such as Palafox Street are still in use today. British Pensacola was also an important port for the British during the American Revolution and served as an entry for soldiers and supplies fighting rebellious colonists. However, Spain allied with the 13 breakaway colonies and sent Bernardo Galvez, who drove the British out of Florida. In return, the new United States government awarded Florida back to Spain, where it remained for another 40 years.

When the War of 1812 broke out between the United States and Great Britain, Spain feared that Great Britain would seize the entire territory as a base of operations against the Americans. Spain’s neutrality in the War of 1812 was largely ignored as British agents entered Florida in efforts to arm the Native American population and encourage them to raid the American border settlements. Florida authorities, as allies of the British, were virtually helpless to dissuade such incendiary actions; and they either supported the British interlopers or sat idly by and persuaded the British and the Creeks to use restraint. Events soon moved rapidly as the Creeks (now fighting an internal civil war between those who wanted war against the Americans and those who didn’t) attacked American settlements in Alabama in 1813. The Creek War eventually ended in 1814 when a Tennessee general named Andrew Jackson defeated them at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama.

But many of the more recalcitrant Creek warriors, known as the “Red Sticks,” refused to accept the harsh surrender conditions and instead fled southward to the supposed safety of Spanish Florida. By May of 1814, approximately 900 Creeks had taken refuge in the vicinity of Pensacola, creating more headaches for the Spanish officials and providing further opportunities for British agents. The Creeks, short on food and clothing, resorted to plundering both Spanish and American cattle along the frontier border, and the Spanish authorities in Pensacola, fearful of American retaliation and unable to provide By Brian Rucker the Creeks with supplies, welcomed British offers of assistance. British ships unloaded Spain had high hopes for Florida in 1783, and supplies at Apalachicola for the despondent in Pensacola, the deerskin trade proved lucrative. A map of Downtown Pensacola, circa 1812. Creeks, rejuvenating their spirits and encourWest Florida’s chief commercial export became aging their hostility toward the Americans. In deer hides (used by English textile mills for belts Pensacola, the British Royal Marines began and pulleys) and Spain contracted with the Panrecruiting local slaves for a colored regiment. Nicolls also organized many of ton-Leslie Trading Company (with its main office in Pensacola) to handle the Red Stick Creeks, going so far as to clothe them in red uniforms and drill this business. This entity grew into a thriving firm trading blankets, guns and them in the streets. This new development greatly alarmed General Andrew other articles with the Native Americans of the Southeast in exchange for Jackson. With the Creeks now armed and confident, depredatory incidents the deerskins they brought in. Pensacola became the center of a large trading grew along the troubled border. operation. One of the silent partners in the firm was Alexander McGillivray,

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a half blood of Scotch and Creek ancestry, who was the perfect go-between between the firm and the Creek nation. Unfortunately, he died in 1793, and without his presence, the Creek nation was increasingly taken advantage of. They got into such debt with the company that they were forced to trade their lands to the firm, causing bitter resentment against the company and Spain. By 1800, Pensacola and West Florida were experiencing several economic and political difficulties. Spain’s slipping world strength led to chronic problems for the small colonial port city. Pensacola was still primarily an under-supported military outpost. International power struggles were also alarming Spanish officials as they viewed Napoleon’s rise to power, French imperialistic designs on the New World, the sale of Louisiana to the United States in 1803, the

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Acting without orders from the government, Jackson began assembling some 4,000 troops composed of the American Army, volunteers and Native Americans. The harboring and arming of hostile Creeks, the setting up of British forces in Pensacola, the blatant disregard of neutrality by the Spanish and the threat of an impending Gulf strike by a large British force were the justifications Jackson made for his quasi-legal invasion. By November 7, 1814, Jackson’s forces had descended down to Pensacola, and after a small resistance, the town fell and was firmly in American hands. The British had evacuated earlier, and took their Creek and runaway slave forces to the Apalachicola River. The British were building a fort near the Prospect Bluff trading outpost on the Apalachicola, and another fortification near present-day Chattahoochee.

ola. General Andrew Jackson arrived in the city for the transfer around 10 am. The Spanish flag was lowered at the same time that the American flag was raised to full staff. The Fourth Infantry band played the “Star Spangled Banner ‘’ and the ceremony was concluded. Florida belonged to the United States, ending nearly 250 years of possession of the territory by Spain. On the next day, Jackson created the city government of Pensacola, and on July 21, Jackson created Escambia County from the Province of West Florida and St. Johns County from the Province of East Florida. These were Florida’s first two American counties. In March of 1822, Congress officially created the Territory of Florida, ending the provisional government that Jackson had created. A new era officially began for Florida.

The British abandoned their sites on the Apalachicola River with the war’s end in early 1815, but they left supplies and ammo, and encouraged the Africans and Creeks to continue their resistance. The British fort at Prospect Bluff became known as the Negro Fort, but the people there created controversy by harassing and attacking river traffic from the Americans and Spanish going up and down the Apalachicola River from the Gulf to Georgia. In 1816, General Jackson sent U.S. military forces down the Apalachicola River to destroy the fort at Prospect Bluff. A well-placed hot-shot cannonball went into the powder magazine of the fort, creating a horrific explosion that killed some 270 of the 344 people at the site. The Creeks in Florida (the term Seminole was often used interchangeably at this time) continued to make raids into Alabama and Georgia. Several skirmishes took place in late 1817, near Chattahoochee, triggering the First Seminole War (1817-1818). With the Spanish unable to police their own Native American population, the United States under General Andrew Jackson once again took matters in hand and led 2,000 U.S. troops in early 1818 into Spanish Florida, invading as far as the Suwannee River, and then heading westward to capture the city of Pensacola. Conditions in East Florida were no better, especially around the border between Georgia and Florida, at the mouth of the St. Mary’s River at the small town of Fernandina on Amelia Island. During the teens several foreign interlopers tried to seize control of the island, once more proving to Spain they could not control their colony of Florida.

CONCLUSION By Margo S. Stringfield

In commemorating Florida’s Territorial Bicentennial and Escambia County’s 200th Anniversary, the 200th Anniversary Commission looked at ways to give the 1821 inhabitants of Pensacola and Escambia County voice and meaning. Our history recounts the moves and counter moves of Andrew Jackson and the big events that surround him. There is more to the story. The West Florida Genealogical Society was asked to search for those who were here in 1821. They identified some 2,300 people. These people are not just names; they are individuals with rich lives and meaningful stories. Some are prominent in our local history, while others are not mentioned in much detail in the historical records, but they too have an impact on who we are today as a community.

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Gen. Andrew Jackson captures Pensacola, 1814

All of these actions convinced Spain that holding onto the colony of Florida was a losing proposition, and they needed to cut their losses, especially after Jackson’s American forces seized control of Pensacola from 1818-1819. Work began on the Adams-Ones treaty between the United States and Spain to transfer the territory of the Floridas in early 1819. Some people erroneously believe that the United States paid Spain five million dollars for Florida, but that sum was actually the United States assuming Spanish debts owed to various U.S citizens. Because of a revolution in Spain, however, the finalization of the treaty was delayed. The Adams-Onis Treaty was finally ratified (again) by the U.S. Congress on February 22, 1821, and General Andrew Jackson was asked to take possession as a provisional governor of the new American possession, which officially took place on July 17, 1821, with a special ceremony at Pensac-

In this group of inhabitants, there are people who came to our country not of their own choosing. Enslaved people were often identified by only a first name, a number or their gender. People of Indigenous and First Nation descent often found it easier to obscure their heritage rather than embrace it publically to avoid discrimination. Giving voice and meaning to everyone is important in understanding our history and heritage as a whole. The 1821 Sampler Project and the St. Michael’s Cemetery tour of the People of 1821 delve into the lives and times of the people who came before us and their contributions to our community. Both projects are designed to link the modern community to the community of 1821.

In Pensacola, Spanish, French, African and Indigenous people blended together to form a community that was diverse and complex. The arrival of the Americans added a whole new dimension to the story. It is not an understatement to say that Pensacola, along with Escambia County, has one of the richest cultural heritages of any city or county in the United States. On July 17, 2021, we will gather in Museum Plaza in Historic Pensacola Village to honor those who came before us and celebrate our vibrant and diverse community of today. Join us in exploring how you can be part of a community building experience linking past to present. We are Floridians. Check out 1821sampler.com and storymaps.arcgis.com.

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Around the Region Clark Merritt Selected as New Port of Pensacola Director

The City of Pensacola has selected Clark Merritt as the new Director of the Port of Pensacola, responsible for overseeing operations at the Port including budgeting, tenant management and Port development. Merritt was selected to replace former Port Director Amy Miller, who now serves as Deputy City Administrator for the City of Pensacola. Merritt has served as the Deputy Port Director since October 2019, after starting with the Port of Pensacola in 2013 as the Port Business Development Manager. A native of Pensacola with deep family ties to local maritime commerce, Merritt graduated from the University of Florida and was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy. He served on active duty with tours in tactical aviation squadrons, including combat operations during the first Gulf War and as the maintenance officer for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels). He retired from the reserves as a Commander completing over 22 years of service. As the Deputy Port Director, Merritt was instrumental in several successful projects including Pensacola Bay Ferries establishment, Streamline Boats of Northwest Florida expansion, the growth of Offshore Inland’s business, and various environmental programs such as Green Marine and Audubon Florida’s rooftop nesting program for port warehouses. Merritt also managed a $3.6 million berth rehab

project, Pensacola Bay Oysters establishment, American Magic sailing team, and approximately $17 million in repairs underway at the Port of Pensacola following Hurricane Sally.

City Selects Amy Miller as Deputy City Administrator

The City of Pensacola has selected Amy Miller as the new Deputy City Administrator, responsible for overseeing the City’s enterprise divisions including Pensacola International Airport, Port of Pensacola, Sanitation Services, Pensacola Energy and Parking Management. Miller is currently the Director of the Port of Pensacola, where she has served since becoming Pensacola’s first woman Port Director in 2013. Miller’s first day in her new role will be Monday, June 14, and Deputy Port Director Clark Merritt will become Interim Port Director. Miller will replace Deputy City Administrator Dick Barker, who is retiring after over 40 years with the City of Pensacola. Miller entered the seaport industry in 1993 following a successful career in print journalism, working at ports in South Louisiana and Gulfport, Mississippi before joining the Port of Pensacola in 2002. In 2006, she was named Assistant Port Director and in 2013, she was promoted to the position of Port Director. She graduated from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Miller currently serves as President of the Gulf Ports Association, which compris-

es 37 public ports along the U.S. Gulf Coast between Brownsville, Texas and Bradenton, Florida. Locally, she is a mentor in the University of West Florida’s Executive Mentor Program and Board Chair-elect of the United Way of West Florida.

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Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Provides $20,000 in Scholarship Funding The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation provided $20,000 in scholarships to four graduating high school seniors, Winfred Brittain, Noah Calvery, Jacob Greeson and Emma Ostrom. Each was awarded $5,000 to further their education at a higher learning institution.

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Mayor Grover Robinson has implemented the Mayoral Policy 21-01, Electric Vehicle Ready Pensacola, in an effort to help the City of Pensacola be a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The policy, which took effect Feb. 1, 2021, will help the city provide electric vehicle charging stations to the community effectively and equitably. This policy only applies to city-owned properties. Requirements include: • During renovation of existing city parking facilities or the installation of new city parking facilities, electric charging stations will be included in the project. • 3% of parking spaces should have electric vehicle charging capabilities. • Requiring electric vehicle infrastructure to be installed during the development of parking projects is both environmentally and economically responsible since the cost to install charging stations is reduced by more than half when infrastructure is already in place.

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Around the Region Ballet Pensacola Names New Artistic Director

Originally from Port Macquarie, Australia, Darren McIntyre is a graduate of The Australian Ballet School where he was the recipient of The Dame Peggy Van Praagh Award for Choreography, The Sir Robert Helpmann Bursary, The Young Australian of The Year Arts Award and was a Bronze Medalist at the Society of Dance Awards Australia. Mr. McIntyre has toured extensively throughout the United States, Australia, Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico and South America, performing a wide range of both classical and contemporary works as a freelance artist and with such companies as Louisville Ballet (KY-USA), City Ballet of San

Diego (CA-USA); Milwaukee Ballet (WI-USA); Ajkun Ballet Theatre (NYC-USA), The Landestheater Detmold in Germany; The National Ballet of Ireland; and The Australian Ballet. Mr. McIntyre has also held the positions of Artistic Director, Montgomery Ballet (AL-USA); Interim Artistic Director, Lake Erie Ballet (PA-USA); Artistic Associate / Ballet Master with Fort Wayne Ballet (IN-USA), Columnist with DANCEtrain Magazine; Founder/Artistic Director of The Marianne McIntyre Memorial International Ballet Scholarship; and Casting Agent at DManagement International Dance Agency. He was recently honored to be selected as a member of the Re-

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MRA Selects DECRA and Weather Shield asWinner of Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Competition

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BY THE NUMBERS A LOOK AT MAY’S MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Total sales in May improved a modest 2% compared to the prior month and were up 38% compared to last May

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Average DOM for all property types combined remained low at 22 days

There were 1,234 new residential listings reported for May not only the most ever taken for that month, but all months going back to and including 2018

Single Family inventory improved for the fourth consecutive month, while condo inventory remained relatively flat

Pending sales were down 10% from April, and 22% from May of last year

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HOME UPGRADES FOR BETTER INDOOR AIR QUALITY When most people think about air quality, they're typically thinking about outdoor pollution. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside your home can be as polluted, or even more so, than the air outside. The concentrations of some indoor pollutants can be as much as 2-5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. This is partly due to increasingly energy-efficient home construction and the growing use of synthetic materials in furnishings and interior finishes. The air inside your home also contains pollutants from everyday activities like cooking, bathing and cleaning. A family of four can produce the equivalent of 22-30 pounds of moisture per day from normal activities, according to the Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers, while household cleaners and products like paint, upholstery, carpeting and plastics can release chemicals containing volatile organic compounds. Pets and dust mites also contribute to poor air quality. On average, Americans spend an estimated 90% of their time indoors, according to the EPA. All that time with minimal access to daylight and fresh air can take a toll on your health. For example, damp and moldy environments can increase the risk of developing asthma by up to 40%, according to research published by the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics. Particularly after all the extra time at home due to the pandemic, homeown-

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ers are placing greater emphasis on home design and habits that promote health and wellness. These steps for managing indoor air quality can help you create a healthier home. Support your HVAC system Many homeowners assume their heating and cooling (HVAC) system is adequate to manage their home's indoor air quality. Typically, these systems only circulate existing indoor air, so you're missing out on the benefits of circulating fresher, cleaner air. What's more, without regular servicing and frequent filter replacements, it's easy for standard HVAC systems to fall short. This is especially true in older homes or in households where there's a high volume of allergens like dust or pet dander. Adding standalone or integrated devices can help give your HVAC system some extra support. Air purifiers can effectively help filter pollutants while ultraviolet lights purify the air and help control pollutants like bacteria, mold and mildew. Another common pitfall is humidity control. Too much moisture in the air can contribute to significant air quality problems. On the other hand, air that's too dry can promote dusty, abrasive conditions that are hard on allergies and other respiratory conditions. Improve fresh air ventilation When it comes to upgrades that improve air quality, better fresh air ventilation is near the top of the list for many homeowners. Improved ventilation allows you to clear out stale, polluted indoor air and circulate fresh, outdoor air in your home. Polluted air tends to stagnate at the ceiling, so one effective and energy-efficient way to create natural ventilation is with skylights that open. Sometimes called venting or operable skylights, when you open skylights in combination with vertical windows, you create natural airflow that can help release indoor air pollutants and bring in fresh, clean air to keep your home healthy and pleasant. This concept is known as the chimney effect. Warm air naturally rises and escapes from open skylights while fresh air is drawn inside through the windows. This practice can reduce your reliance on air

conditioning, improving your home's overall efficiency and keeping a lid on cooling costs. Today's skylights can also be automated to open and close at regular intervals or extend and retract shades to block light as needed. Many models, including those from Velux, can even connect to a smartphone app to combine convenience with a soothing mood booster that supports health and wellness. Keep up with cleaning Textiles like carpeting, rugs and window treatments can harbor a great deal of dust and dander that reduces air quality. It's important to regularly clean and air out these decorative fabrics and surfaces, especially thick carpet that is likely to host dust mites and bacteria. Remember air quality while you're cleaning, too, and opt for cleaning products with fewer chemicals. When possible, use microfiber cloths and natural materials like white vinegar and soap flakes. Avoid adding to the problem Burning a candle may make a room smell fresh and clean, but it's doing little to help improve your air quality. In fact, you're just masking unappealing odors while releasing harmful particles into the air. Similarly, smoking indoors traps those chemicals inside your home,

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MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH UPGRADES Upgrades happen for all kinds of reasons, but one of the most common purposes of a home renovation is to make essential spaces like kitchens and bathrooms more modern. Modernizing your spaces isn't just about the aesthetic, although that is a major advantage, especially when it comes to resale value. Updating your kitchen and bath is also an opportunity to introduce new technology and enhancements that improve the function of these high-traffic rooms. Modern styles simplify everyday living and can make contemporary entertaining more enjoyable. The sleek lines of modern design lend themselves to a clean look, which is supported by hidden features that make organization easier. Smart Technology Although the idea of a connected home isn't new, technology is steadily improving. This means smart features are now often more affordable, easily integrated into the rest of your home and available to help manage a wider range of household items.

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In the kitchen, you can add smart technology in numerous ways, from appliances and climate control to lighting and window treatments. For example, touch-to-open and push-toopen doors and drawers create a sleek, modern design while opening and closing with either a push or touch of a button for convenience. Similar diversity is available in the bathroom, where you can incorporate connected health and fitness monitors, touchless toilets, mirrors that double as information centers, towel warmers and even showers that automatically adjust to your preferred temperature. Paint Changing the colors in a space is one of the most effective ways to transform the decor, but the walls aren't the only place where paint can make a big impact, especially in rooms like the kitchen or bathroom, where the cabinetry can make a bold statement. Black is a hallmark of modern design and installing cabinetry with a black finish can instantly upgrade a room. To create visual interest, consider incorporating accent cabinets in a coordinating finish. For example, you could pair Wellborn Cabinet's

Midtown wall cabinets finished in Matte Ebony with upper center cabinets finished in Putty Oak. An island in Bel-Air can incorporate both dark and light tones for a cohesive look. Decorative Range Hoods An exposed range hood is a trendy look that can add sophistication to your kitchen. Treating this functional element as a statement piece gives you another place to showcase your style and create a sleek and modern look. If your hood is covered, consider making the cabinet door a focal point with a material such as back-painted glass. Multi-Purpose Sinks While your sink has some obvious functions, you can upgrade the space for even more practical use. Some of the latest sink design innovations include built-in features such as cutting boards, colanders, bowls, drying racks and compost areas. In addition, motion activated wastebaskets with separate compost or recycling containers provide hands-free access to reduce unwanted messes. Touchless Faucets Public restrooms aren't the only places you can benefit from a touchless fau-

Cabinetry Collectively, cabinets are the biggest component of most kitchens. Since kitchens tend to be the hub of the home, it's important to maintain a homey feel while adding the luxury of modern features. Using warm colors, gold-toned hardware and sleek door styles can deliver a glamorous yet welcoming design. For example, Wellborn Cabinet's Aspire Full Access Frameless line features flat moulding and flush lines to create a thoughtfully integrated flow throughout the kitchen. A Morristown door in the Smokey Walnut finish and Serenity metal doors in Sand Gloss Glass marry heirloom quality and contemporary finishes for a beautiful and functional space. Free-Standing Tubs A luxurious soaking tub is a top demand for many homeowners, and trends are moving toward free-standing options that create a focal point in an oasis-like bathroom. You may be envisioning an old-fashioned clawfoot style, but there are numerous modern takes on the traditional version that can fit seamlessly into your modern design scheme. Wood-Look Flooring Natural wood floors were once the gold standard, but thanks to improvements in the quality and appearance of laminate and vinyl products, you can find alternative flooring in even high-end homes. Laminate and vinyl planks give the same look as wood (or stone, if you prefer) to complement a modern aesthetic, usually at a lower price point and with greater durability over time. Find more ideas to modernize your living space at wellborn.com.

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