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UWF partners with Historical Research Associates for Next Exit History™ The University of West Florida and Historical Research Associates, Inc. recently signed a licensing agreement for Next Exit History™ during a partnership celebration event, marking the first agreement signed from a social sciences department at UWF. The event also recognized the grand opening of the HRA Pensacola office. Next Exit History™ is a GPS-based mobile app developed by UWF faculty researchers that provides information about more than 55,000 historical sites across the country. “We are excited that our faculty have found a way to convert their passion for history into a commercially viable venture,” said Dr. Richard Podemski, associate vice president for research and dean of the UWF Graduate School. “This partnership with HRA will help promote the expertise of our history faculty on a national scale.” Through the partnership, HRA holds exclusive oversight of Next Exit History™, including building income through partnerships and more. By establishing a Pensacola office, HRA aims to create new job opportunities in the Northwest Florida region for those interested in heritage tourism, cultural resource management and historical research. “Next Exit History™ is a proven tool for helping communities turn their historical and cultural resources into
economic assets,” said Brad Bowden, president/CEO and senior archaeologist for HRA. “It has immediately allowed us to help our clients satisfy the public education and outreach requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. We are excited about our collaboration
with UWF, which enables us to build on the University’s long history of working with state and municipal entities.” Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida is a distinctive institution of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate and targeted research programs. With multiple locations in Northwest Florida,
the University serves a student population of more than 12,000. Established in 1974, HRA is one of the oldest history and archaeology consulting firms in the United States. HRA provides historical research, litigation support, and cultural resource management services to federal, state, and private clients across the country. Headquartered in Missoula, Mon-
tana, the company has offices in Seattle and Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Washington, D.C; Lenexa, Kansas; and Pensacola, Florida. HRA also represented Next Exit History™ as a finalist at the Innovation Coast Awards Nov. 6-7. To learn more about Next Exit History™, visit nextexithistory.com.
Dr. Richard Podemski and Brad Bowden signing the license agreement for Next Exit History™.
Greater Pensacola Waterfront Rescue Mission Serves a Traditional Chamber Accepting PACE Award Thanksgiving Feast Nominations
The Mission welcomes the poor, hungry, and homeless to a great Thanksgiving Banquet. On Thanksgiving Day, Waterfront Rescue Mission will host a traditional Thanksgiving meal for men, women and children of the Gulf Coast. All are welcome to come and enjoy a delicious meal and share in the holiday spirit at the Waterfront Rescue Mission campus located at 348 West Herman Street. Waterfront Rescue Mission’s staff is gearing up for the Thanksgiving Banquet and would like to invite the community to help support this great event. There are numerous ways that individuals, groups, or businesses can become involved: • Donate food: 16-18 lb. turkeys, canned vegetables, desserts, non-perishable foods and gift cards are appreciated. • Make a financial donation- $2.23 provides one meal, $11.15 provides five meals and $22.30 provides 10 meals. Visit www.waterfrontmission.org to donate today! • Donate items to prepare for the cold months - coats, jeans, gloves, scarves, hats, blankets, backpacks, socks, sleeping bags, underwear, personal hygiene items, etc. • Volunteer to serve meals on Thanksgiving Day. If you would like to volunteer, please call (888) 853-8655.
All item donations can be delivered to Waterfront Rescue Mission located at 348 West Herman Street, Pensacola, Fla. The Thanksgiving Banquet will begin at 11 am and will include a short program, music and the traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served at noon. To find out more about the Thanksgiving Banquet or to make a financial donation visit www.waterfrontmission.org or call (888) 853-8655. Waterfront Rescue Mission is a Christian organization that has provided food, shelter and clothing to the homeless in the greater Pensacola area for over 60 years. During this time the Mission has grown to minister to those in need from Mobile, Ala., to Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The scope of services offered also includes recovery and career development programs for homeless men and women with drug and alcohol addictions. The programs are supported through donations from generous supporters in the community and proceeds from the seven Waterfront Rescue Mission Bargain Centers. Call 1-888-853-8655 or visit www.waterfrontmission.org to learn more.
The Greater Pensacola Chamber is now accepting nominations for its 55th annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards. The PACE Awards honor outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the Greater Pensacola’s overall economic progress. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Emerging Leader: An individual who has recently shown significant potential for leadership in business or community endeavors and who is expected to continue to have a positive impact on the community. Community Leader: A community-minded individual who has distinguished him/herself through outstanding contributions in the form of special projects or services on behalf of the community and who typifies the true spirit of service. Professional Leader: Awarded to an individual who has made
a difference and contributed to the success of their profession by distinguished service to his or her profession, has earned a high respect for his or her stature and integrity and inspires others in his or her profession. Business Leader: An individual who exemplifies the qualities of the business visionary, showing outstanding success in business or industry through meaningful contributions to the local business community. Spirit of Pensacola: A special individual who embodies the “Spirit of Pensacola” and has given many years or a lifetime of service to business or community, always striving for a better Pensacola. For additional information, visit PensacolaChamber. com/events/PACE-awards or contact Maegan Leonard, Assistant Director of Programs, at (850) 438-4081, ext. 232, or mleonard@pensacolachamber. com.
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NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE IN FLORIDA By Tracey Parker
The Florida legislature enacted (32) new laws effective October 1, 2014, creating and updating statutes pertaining to sexual offenders, one tourism based industry, medical facilities and others. Many of these changes could be in reaction to various high profile true stories that happened recently throughout the state. Here is some information about a few of these new laws: Parasail accidents in Pompano Beach (2007) and more famously in Panama City Beach (2013), involving one fatality and a horrifying video of two teenagers slamming into a high rise condominium (respectively), were the ammunition needed after years of legislators’ efforts to pass what is now known as the “White-Miskell Act.” Previously unregulated parasail businesses now have restrictions regarding: specific weather conditions they cannot operate during; operators (captains) must be licensed by the Coast Guard; and businesses are now required to carry $1,000,000.00 liability insurance. HB 485 reclassifies sex offenses against students by authority figures, and increases penalties for teachers and school authorities who take advantage of their students. Such sex offenses are reclassified “up” one degree if said conditions apply. Crimes against homeless persons are similarly reclassified as if against someone within a protected class such as race, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Re-classifications essentially bump the crime “up” a degree (a first degree misdemeanor would bump up to a third degree felony, etc.) which means harsher sentences. Further, these changes mean longer sentences for adult on
minor sex offenses, and stronger offenders’ reporting rules and sex offender registration requirements. There have been a rash of illegal bathroom cameras in the news this year. One man was recently sentenced in Okaloosa County for charges including video voyeurism at a business where he was a contract employee. A Clay County man was recently sentenced for establishing cameras in his home bathroom and producing child pornography. Both men received 15 years sentences. As of October 1st, voyeurism in Florida now includes “secretly observing another person’s intimate areas in which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, when the other person is located in a public or private dwelling, structure, or conveyance.” Awareness and recognition of “cyber bullying” has been prominent in the cultural dialogue of late. Addressing cyber threats, Florida legislators added “electronic communication,” which includes communication via social media, to the statute prohibiting the sending of letters threatening to kill or injure someone. This law covers both signed and anonymous threats and any type of threat to cause bodily harm. Other laws include HB 59, which establishes “a crime against unborn children” regarding people who attack pregnant women, regardless of the length of the term of pregnancy, and can be construed to include harming an unborn child in a car accident. It has been reported by news media that this law is in reaction to a Tampa man who deceived his girlfriend into taking a miscarriage inducing pill without her knowledge.
Escambia / Santa Rosa Bar Association Calendar of Events November 20 Bar Association Meeting with guest speaker Cym Lowell Portabello Market (Noon - 1:00 P.M.) November 27 Thanksgiving Holiday Offices Closed: U.S. District Court First Judicial Circuit Court Florida Office of Compensation Claims Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Escambia County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association November 28 Day After Thanksgiving Offices Closed: First Judicial Circuit Court Florida Office of Compensation Claims Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Escambia County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association December 11 ESRBA Holiday Reception Gulf Coast Community Bank (5:30 – 7:30 P.M.)
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Supreme Court Takes Up Battle Over Attorneys’ Fees By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida
In an issue watched closely by business, labor and trial-lawyer groups, the Florida Supreme Court on November 5 weighed the constitutionality of limits on attorneys’ fees in workers-compensation insurance cases. Justices heard arguments in a case that stemmed from injuries suffered in 2009 by a South Florida man, Marvin Castellanos, during an altercation with another worker at their employer, Next Door Company. After a dispute about a workers-compensation claim, a judge approved $822.70 in benefits for Castellanos --- and a $164.54 fee for his attorney. The fee was based on a formula in state law. But Castellanos’ attorneys contend that a change made in 2009 to the law can lead to such small fee amounts that it is unconstitutional. In part, they argue that injured workers’ “access to courts” is hampered because lawyers might not take cases without the possibility of more pay. Richard Sicking, an attorney for Castellanos, told the Supreme Court that state lawmakers set fee amounts that have “no basis in fact” --- and described as “crazy” the fee in the case, which was the equivalent of $1.53 an hour for the work that was done. “The Legislature has set the fee,’’ Sicking said. “That is not a legislative function.” Justices asked pointed questions of Sicking and Raoul Cantero, who
represents the Next Door Company and its insurer, Amerisure Insurance Co. After Sicking’s comment about the fee being crazy, Justice Barbara Pariente quickly replied, “Crazy doesn’t always translate into unconstitutionality.” Cantero, a former Supreme Court justice, said Castellanos’ attorneys had not shown that the fee limits affect the ability of injured workers to get legal representation. As an example, he alluded to the lawyer who agreed to take Castellanos’ case. “There’s no claim here, ‘I couldn’t get an attorney because this was a low-value (benefits) claim,’ ‘’ Cantero said. But Justice James E.C. Perry appeared to disagree about the effect of low fees, asking Cantero at one point, “Would you represent a claimant under these circumstances?” Attorneys’ fees have long been a controversial issue as state lawmakers, urged by business groups, have looked for ways to hold down workers-compensation insurance costs. Generally, the workers-compensation system is designed to resolve claims quickly so injured employees can return to work, but some disputes wind up going to court. Business groups contend that large attorneys’ fees would contribute to higher insurance costs. But plaintiffs’ attorneys and labor groups counter that lawyers are of-
ten necessary to help injured workers navigate the complicated workers-compensation system. As a sign of the interest in the Supreme Court case, prominent groups have filed briefs on both sides. Among the groups supporting Castellanos’ arguments have been the Florida Justice Association triallawyers group, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Benevolent Association and the Florida Professional Firefighters. On the other side are groups such as the Florida Justice Reform Institute, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Florida and the Florida Insurance Council. Lawmakers in 2003 passed a massive overhaul of the workerscompensation system, amid arguments that Florida businesses paid some of the highest insurance rates in the country. State law includes a formula
for judges to award attorneys’ fees. For example, the fees are set at 20 percent of the first $5,000 in benefits obtained and 15 percent of the next $5,000 in benefits. But the Castellanos case focuses heavily on a change that lawmakers approved in 2009 to eliminate a reference to
being able to recover “reasonable” attorneys’ fees. Sicking argued that has led to a fee system that is “compulsory and conclusive” and leads to unreasonable limits. The Supreme Court typically takes months to rule in such cases.
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Medical Marijuana Proposal Falls Short By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida
Little more than three months ago, Floridians appeared poised to overwhelmingly pass a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana. But on November 4, after a barrage of negative ads by opponents, the idea came crashing down. As of 11 p.m., 57.5 percent of voters backed the proposed amendment --- known as Amendment 2 --that would have allowed patients to receive the substance. But constitutional amendments require approval from 60 percent of voters to pass. “This amendment, had it been ingrained in the constitution, would have been very bad for Florida,” said Sarah Bascom, a spokeswoman
for “Vote No on 2,” a group that fought legalization. “There are no do-overs in the constitution, so the only way to rectify this amendment and to fix this issue was to vote no.” The pot proposal was one of three constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday. Voters easily passed an amendment that will lead to increased funding for land conservation and other environmental projects. They rejected a third amendment that involved the appointment of Supreme Court justices and appeals-court judges. The medical-marijuana initiative was spearheaded by Orlando attorney John Morgan, who is known throughout the state for his ubiqui-
tous Morgan and Morgan law-firm television ads and billboards. In July, a Quinnipiac University poll indicated that 88 percent of Floridians --- across all age groups --approved of medical marijuana. But support for the proposed amendment later dropped as it was hit with millions of dollars in television ads and opposition from sheriffs, Republican leaders and business groups. Opponents said the amendment included loopholes that would lead to a wide-open pot industry that would go far beyond helping patients who suffer from debilitating illnesses. The anti-Amendment 2 effort got crucial help from Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson,
who contributed $5.5 million to the Drug Free Florida political committee, which ran ads blasting the proposal. “Too broad. Too many risks. Vote no on Amendment 2,” said an ad released last week. But United for Care, a group that led the amendment campaign, said the attacks were aimed at scaring voters and were untrue. “Amendment 2 will pass this November because Floridians are far more intelligent than the ‘No on 2’ campaign believes,” Ben Pollara, campaign manager for United for Care, said last week. “Voters will choose compassion over fearmongering.” While the medical-marijuana initiative was highly controversial, the land-conservation amendment drew grumbling from Republican legislative leaders and some business groups but appeared to have no organized opposition. It received about 75 percent of the vote Tuesday. The proposal, which was Amendment 1 on the ballot, will require the state to dedicate a portion of real-estate tax revenue over the next 20 years for environmental preservation. The proposal will generate billions of dollars from the already-existing tax, with the money going to buy or restore areas crucial to Florida’s water supply, such as the land around springs, and natural systems that have been despoiled, such as the Everglades. “Clearly the people of Florida care about their environment,’’ said Allison DeFoor, who chaired the effort to pass the amendment. “We believed that when we started this effort, and we bet everything we had on it. It appears our hope was warranted.”
Supporters argued the measure is necessary because lawmakers in recent years dramatically reduced funding for the Florida Forever conservation program. Republican legislative leaders, however, argued against the amendment because it would force lawmakers to set aside a pot of money every year for conservation and give them less flexibility in how to spend tax dollars. The third amendment on the ballot was placed there by Republican lawmakers and involved a complicated question about the appointment of future Supreme Court justices and appeals-court judges. It received only about 48 percent support. The proposal was spurred by the possibility that three Supreme Court justices --- Barbara Pariente, R. Fred Lewis and Peggy Quince --- will have to step down in early 2019 because of a mandatory retirement age. They could leave the court at the same time a new governor takes office, depending on the outcome of the 2018 gubernatorial election. The amendment would allow an outgoing governor --- rather than the incoming governor --- to appoint the replacements. Supporters said the proposal was needed to avoid a potential constitutional crisis that could emerge if there is a dispute about who holds the appointment power. But Democrats and other critics argued that the proposal was a power grab by Republican supporters of Gov. Rick Scott, who, if reelected Tuesday, would leave office in early 2019. In such a scenario, Scott --- and not his successor --would be able to fill the Supreme Court openings.
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“But What Will I Blog About?”
Five Evergreen Posts That Pull Readers In (and Turn Them into Clients) As every business blogger knows, coming up with fresh content can be a challenge. Here, Mark Satterfield shares a few blog post ideas that you can adapt when you’re running low on inspiration. As any experienced business blogger will tell you, one of the toughest parts of the job is thinking of a steady stream of interesting topics. Whether you’re on your fifth or 55th post, it’s equally important to offer value (and to some degree, entertainment) to your readers. “Whenever you can write about current events or trends, do so—connecting to what’s going on in the world will help you establish your business’s relevancy and credentials,” says Mark Satterfield, author of the new book The One Week Marketing Plan: The Set It & Forget It Approach for Quickly Growing Your Business. “But for those times when you’re fresh out of newsy ideas yet you still need to publish something that piques readers’ interest, you need a good list of evergreen topics.” In The One Week Marketing Plan, Satterfield explains exactly how to deploy your energy and finances in order to bring highquality prospects to your doorstep—including a thorough look at how to create an engaging business blog from the ground up. He lays out a step-by-step, “set it and forget it” system entrepreneurs and small business owners can put in place in just five business days. (That’s right—five!) Here, Satterfield shares five blog post ideas that will help you to attract new clients (and strengthen your relationship with existing ones!) by establishing yourself as a thought leader in your field. More great blog post ideas can be found in The One Week Marketing Plan. (The blog post titles he suggests here are purposefully generic; feel free to adapt them and jazz them up wherever possible!) X Things You Should Be Doing Now. This post showcases three to five items everyone should be doing on a regular basis, whether they’re a client or not. Ideally, you want this to be something that isn’t commonly known. If you’re a dentist, you can write, “You already know to brush and floss twice a day, but
here are some things that you might not know.” Then tell readers something like, “Instead of using toothpaste, you’re much better off brushing with a mixture that’s half hydrogen peroxide and half mouthwash.” “Let readers know what benefits this strategy will give them and briefly mention the fuller benefits they would get if they came to see you,” Satterfield instructs.
My Mistake! Where I Went Wrong and What I Learned. Let your readers know how you got through it and how it’s influenced you today. Demonstrating that you have personally experienced the pain your prospective clients are facing shows that your knowledge is more than theoretical. “My wife has said to me, ‘It would be great if you got it right the first time, just once,’ but the fact that I’m willing to share mistakes makes my recommended solution all the more credible,” Satterfield asserts.
Making a List (and Checking It Twice). Can you put together a convenient list that people in your niche will find relevant or useful? It could be books and articles to read, things to do, or things to avoid. And don’t forget social media. Maybe you could make a list of groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+ that your audience should be members of. Or perhaps you can make a list of people they should follow. “A client of mine put together a list of Twitter handles for literary agents, which was retweeted heavily,” shares Satterfield. How I Became a [Insert Whatever You Do]. This is a great way to showcase your credentials and experience. You’ll get SEO benefit when people search for the job title that the post references, and there is usually a high degree of curiosity about these types of articles. Plus, you’re the ultimate expert on the path you took to get where you are today. “Just make
sure your post doesn’t read like a résumé in sentence form—be sure to infuse your story with interesting personal details, like the mentor who changed your focus in school or obstacles you had to overcome,” Satterfield recommends. Frequently Asked Questions. Most of us who have some type of expertise get asked certain questions about ourselves, our jobs, our products, and/or our companies repeatedly. It’s old hat to us, but for those who don’t have our level of expertise, having answers to FAQ in one place is very helpful. “Think about the typical questions you get asked a lot once people find out what you do, or the questions someone asks you when they’re sitting next to you on a plane,” Satterfield suggests. “This list should give you the jump-start you need on days when you don’t know what to blog about,” Satterfield concludes. “Anytime you think of a good ev-
ergreen topic, add it to this list so that your blog never hits the doldrums—and so that your clients and prospects stay connected.”
About the Author: Mark Satterfield is the author of The One Week Marketing Plan: The Set It & Forget It Approach for Quickly Growing Your Business. He is the founder and CEO of Gentle Rain Marketing, Inc. For the past 20 years, he’s advised entrepreneurs, consultants, advisors, and business owners on how to attract consistent streams of brand new prospects and turn large percentages of them into paying clients. Mark’s the author of eight previous books, including the best-selling Unique Sales Stories: How to Get More Referrals, Differentiate Yourself from the Competition & Close More Sales through the Power of Stories. Prior to founding Gentle Rain Marketing, Mark held executive positions with PepsiCo and Kraft Foods, in addition to having served as the director of career services for the Graduate School of Business at Emory University. To learn more or to receive weekly email tips for growing your business, please visit www.gentlerainmarketing.com
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PLT Presents How I Learned to Drive Nov. 7-9, 13-15 How I Learned to Drive follows the strained relationship between Li’l Bit and her aunt’s husband, Uncle Peck, from her adolescence through her teenage years into college and beyond. Using the metaphor of driving and the issues of pedophilia, incest, and misogyny, the play explores the ideas of control and manipulation. Tickets are $10 general admission and $17 for limited café seating in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom. Tickets are available at the PLT Box Office or pensacolalittletheatre.com.
Rewind: A PLT Musical Review Nov. 10-12 Join Pensacola Little Theatre as artists and actors take audiences on a trip of music, love and laughter at Rewind: A PLT Musical Review. This event will be held Nov. 1012 at 7:30 pm each night. Tickets are free but seating is limited. Call 432.2042 to reserve a seat today. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for more information.
Manheim Steamroller at the Saenger Nov. 12 Manheim Steamroll Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition and this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the group’s annual tour. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller music. Tickets are $58, $68 or $88 and are available at the Saenger box office or pensacolasaenger.com. Jerry Seinfeld at the Saenger
Nov. 14 America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the Saenger Theatre on Friday, Nov. 14 with two performances: 7 pm and 9:30 pm! Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2014. Tickets are $85 and $125 and are available at the Saenger Theatre box office or ticketmaster.com.
Pensacola Civic Band Presents Around the World in 80 Minutes Nov. 15 On Nov. 15 at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre, the Pensacola Civic Band presents Around the World in 80
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Minutes with special guest, trumpeter, Allen Vizzutti. Audiences will experience a journey through the rich countryside of Ireland and to the outback of Australia. Experience that patriotic home front of America and the “Frozen” tundra of Antarctica, the rich culture of African ceremonies and dance and much more this world has to offer. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Lyceum Ticket Office at Pensacola State College (484.1847) or at the Saenger Theatre box office. The Choral Society of Pensacola’s “Lyric Libations” Gala Nov. 14 The Choral Society of Pensacola is once again pairing with The Uptown Trio and vocalist Angie Powers for their “Lyric Libations” gala. This event will feature music, food, and wine which the public is welcome to come enjoy. Reservations are $25 per person and can be made by calling the Choral Society office at 850.484.1806. Seville Quarter Wine & Food Festival Nov. 16 Enjoy a festive tasting of wines and cuisine at Seville Quarter’s 2014 Wine and Food Festival, Nov. 16 at 2-5 pm. Festival-goers will enjoy samples of handpicked wines from around the world poured by 10 local distributors. A special feature will be a Champagne and Oyster Bar in the courtyard. All wines will be available to purchase at special festival pricing and your admission includes a $5 coupon towards your purchase. For more information visit sevillequarter.com. Pensacola Pop Expo Nov. 15 Comic book artists, vendors, food, drinks, cosplay, performances, and demonstrations will be set up in a festival atmosphere at Seville Quarter, Nov. 15 from 12-10 pm. In celebration of the film Ghostbusters’ 30th anniversary, there will also be a Ghostbusters themed art show hosted by Mainline Art House, and in the evening, a free outdoor screening at Seville Quarter of Ghostbusters, with special guest Ernie Hudson in attendance. Cost to attend is free, but a nonperishable food donation for Manna Food Pantries is highly encouraged. For more information, please visit pensacon.com/events/pop-expo.
Compass Box Whiskey Dinner at Jackson’s Steakhouse Nov. 13 Jackson’s Steakhouse is proudly partnering with Compass Box Whiskey and Premier Beverage to present a unique, handcrafted whiskey and food event. Compass Box Whiskey, voted Whiskey Magazine’s “Innovative of the Year” a stunning four times, make a variety of whiskey that covers the entire spectrum of Scotch styles, all of which Chef Irv Miller has paired with a delectable food creation. The dinner is $65 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required for this event and can be made by calling 469.9898. Third Annual Pensacola Craft Beer Festival Nov. 14-15 The unlimited tasting of over 200 beers makes the third annual Pensacola Craft Beer Festival the ultimate event for beer lovers. In addition to the plethora of beers from around the world, over 100 local arts and crafts vendors will feature their
Calendar wares at the festival. For more information, please visit pcbeer.com. Pensacola EggFest Nov. 15 Come to the Blue Wahoo Stadium for a barbecue contest and food tasting made possible by over 100 cooks, cooking with nothing but the Big Green Egg that gave the event its title. A $25 ticket will allow access to the event, sampling, and Big Green Egg demonstrations. For tickets and more information, please visit pensacolaeggfest.com. Living History Camp and Candlelight Tour of Fort Pickens Nov. 15-16 The Gulf Islands National Seashore will present two days of history and fun with their Living History Camp and Candlelight Tour of Fort Pickens. During the day, a living history en-campment by Company C, 3rd U.S. Infantry will be held. Rangerlead tours of Fort Pickens will be held at 2 pm on both days, but the grounds will be left open the night of Nov 15 for self-guided candlelight tours from 7 pm-9 pm. Last admittance is at 8:30 pm. Flashlights are allowed. Carpooling is recommended, as parking is limited. For more information, please call 934.2600. Jazz Gumbo: An Evening with The Dukes of Dixieland Nov. 17 The Jazz Society of Pensacola presents its monthly edition of Jazz Gumbo held the third Monday of each month at Seville Quarter in Phineas Phogg’s. This month the JSOP wel-comes an outstanding group of jazz musicians for the Janet Knowles Memorial Jazz Gumbo. The featured performance will showcase The Dukes of Dixieland, of New Orleans. Cost to attend for Jazz Society members and non-members is $20 per person, and are limited to 300. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com. Blue Marlin Realty Group Hosts Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament Nov. 14 Join the Blue Marlin Realty Group at the Regatta Bay Golf and Country Resort for their second annual Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will begin at 9:30 am with registration and a shotgun start at 11 am. Entry fees are $125 for individual players and $400 for a foursome. All players will receive free lunch courtesy of Lenny’s Sub Shop. A silent auction and afterparty will be held at the Regatta Bay Clubhouse. Proceeds will benefit the Taylor Haugen Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides grants, education and funding to athletic teams, schools and districts through its Youth Equipment for Sports Safety (YESS) program. Golfers can register individually or as a team at the Blue Marlin Realty Group’s office on Holiday Isle in Destin or at the Regatta Bay Clubhouse. The Choral Society of Pensacola’s “Lyric Libations” Gala Nov. 14 The Choral Society of Pensacola is once again pairing with The Uptown Trio and vocalist Angie Powers for their “Lyric Libations” gala. This event will feature music, food, and wine which the public is welcome to come enjoy. Reservations are $25 per person and can be made by calling the Choral Society office at 850.484.1806. Casting Crowns at the Pensacola Bay Center Nov. 13 The popular Christian rock band Casting Crowns is making its way to the Pensacola Bay Center stage Nov. 13 at 7 pm in support of the band’s newest album Thrive. Tickets are $33.50 and $44 and are available at the Pensacola Bay Center box off ice or at pensacolabaycenter.com. Pensacola Opera Presents The Medium Nov. 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 Pensacola Opera Presents The Medium, with five performances held at
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the Pensacola Opera Center Nov. 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15. Gian Carlo Menotti’s 1940s two-act opera, The Medium, is the dark and eerie tale of Madame Flora, a con-woman who cheats her clients through staged séances with the help of her daughter, Monica, and a mute orphan boy, Toby. All performances are at 7:30 pm, except the Nov. 9 performance, which will be at 2 pm. Tickets are $40 and are available at the Pensacola Opera Center or online at pensacolaopera.com.
“Pick a Bowl” for MANNA at Pensacola State College Nov. 14 Help MANNA fight hunger at the Pensacola State College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for the Visual Arts by attending their “Pick a Bowl” fund raiser. The event will feature a variety of hand-crafted bowls by local artists for sale with gift wrapping available for the holiday season. Each bowl purchase of $30 allows MANNA to provide a week’s worth of food to a hungry per-son. This event has no admission charge. However, an early-bird preview lunch will be held Nov. 14 from 11am-2pm for $30, which includes one bowl plus lunch while supplies last. For more information, please visit mannafoodpantries.org.
8th Annual “Miles of Memories” 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Walk Downtown Nov. 15 Come to Seville Square Saturday, Nov.15, for the eighth annual “Miles of Memories” 5K run/walk. This event will raise money to benefit the Covenant Alzheimer’s Services. Early registration for the 5K run/ walk is $20 or $10 for the 1-mile walk. Day-of registration being $25 and $15 for each event, respectively. Participants and teams can pick up a registration form at Running Wild Pensacola. For more information, please call 438.9714. PMA Presents Kim Howes Zabbia: Creativity Vs. Fear Through Nov. 29 This exhibit by Kim Howes Zabbia, Louisiana artist, author and teacher, covers 24 years of work from 1990 to now. Currently represented by Ariodante Gallery in New Orleans, Kim has had sixteen solo exhibitions since earning her MFA in Studio Art at LSU during which time she developed her “No Fear” philosophy--that of opening her mind to allow the subject matter to evolve from within.” The artist will be giving a “No Fear” painting workshop on Nov. 1. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org. PMA Presents Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts Through Jan. 4 This exhibition features paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by a variety of signifi-cant artists that lived and worked in East Hampton area on Long Island in New York over the past 140 years. Included among the artists represented in the collection are Chuck Close, April Gornik, Childe Hassam, Ibram Lassaw, Roy Lichtenstein, Thomas Moran, Jackson Pollock, Larry Rivers, David Salle, Andy Warhol, and Jane Wilson. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.
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PMA Presents Pat Regan: Roots & Remembrance Through Jan. 3 During this exhibition artist Pat Regan will be debuting a new body of work at the Pensacola Museum of Art. As an artist, Regan garners much of her inspiration from her lifetime of painting as well as the red clay banks of her Mississippi childhood memories. Regan attended Pratt Institute in Venice, Italy where she studied art and architecture. Regan’s art has been exhibited in multiple galleries and museums, and many of her pieces have been represented in private collections, including King Juan and Queen Sophia of Spain. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org. Ice Flyers 2014-2015 Season The back-to-back SPHL champions the Pensacola Ice Flyers are back at the Pensacola Bay Center for thrilling ice hockey. All home games begin at 7:05 pm. For more information call 432.0800. Nov. 14 vs. Louisiana Ice Gators Nov. 21 vs. Huntsville Havoc Nov. 22 vs. Huntsville Havoc Nov. 26 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths Lost Virtue: Pensacola’s Red Light District at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center Through January The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) is opening a new temporary exhibit titled Lost Virtue: Pensacola’s Red Light District inside the Destination Archaeology Resource Center. While the women who worked in Pensacola’s red light district left few written records behind, archaeology is helping to tell their story. Several artifacts associated with the women who worked in Pensacola’s red light district during the late 1800s and early 1900s uncovered through archaeology will be on display for the first time. The DARC is located on the first floor of the Florida Public Archaeology Network headquarters at 207 East Main St. (next to Fish House). Admission is free. The exhibit will be on display until the end of January 2015.
At Blue Morning Gallery This Month Through Nov. 22 This month Blue Morning Gallery will feature the Spotlight on Art Show Endangered, through Nov. 22. This show breathes new life into the artwork of Valerie Aune, oil and acrylic painter; Melinda Giron oil, acrylic and mixed media; and gourd painter, Trisha Mack. Each artist has chosen to paint different animals or birds from the Endangered Species list. The artwork depicted has been chosen in order to shed light on certain dwindling world wildlife populations. Species include the barn owl, wood storks, honey bees, a Sumatran Elephant are just a few of the featured endangered species.School is back in swing and Scout troops looking for an opportunity to earn Art Badges are encouraged to contact Blue Morning Gallery, at masweida@gmail. com, or admin@bluemorninggallery.com. Blue Morning Gallery is located at 21 Palafox Place. Hours are Monday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am8:30 pm; and Sunday 12:30-4 pm. For information, call 429.9100 or visit bluemorninggallery.com.
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