Inweekly Aug. 23 2018 Issue

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winners BECK PARTNERS Inc. Magazine recently

revealed that Beck Partners is No. 1,519 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the magazine's ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

GULF COAST TEXANS Escambia County's

Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park and the Gulf Coast Texans youth soccer program have been awarded the 2018 Florida Youth Soccer Association Recreational Club of the Year, selected out of approximately 250 youth soccer associations in Florida. The Gulf Coast Texans use Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park through a partnership with Escambia County Parks and Recreation, offering youth soccer for children beginning at age 3 through high school.

SALTMARSH, CLEAVELAND & GUND

INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) recognized the Pensacola-based accounting firm as one of the nation's Top 200 accounting firms. The list is comprised of accounting firms ranging in size from the multi-billion-dollar Big 4 to firms of roughly $10 million in net revenue. The rankings are compiled using data gathered from IPA's Annual Survey and Analysis of Firms, which received over 600 responses. Founded in 1944, Saltmarsh is one of the largest CPA-led business advisory firms in the Southeast, serving clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide from offices across Florida and in Nashville.

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based parking management company lost its contract to handle downtown Pensacola. The Downtown Improvement Board voted 4-0 on Tuesday, Aug. 14, to issue a 30-day notice.

According to an analysis done by DIB Interim Executive Director Lissa Dees, the DIB will save $150,000 if it handles parking management. The DIB assumes control Sept. 14.

DAPHNE CAMPBELL The Florida state

senator called the police on a Miami Herald reporter who was trying to cover a political forum. Campbell, a Democrat running for re-election, represents the state's 38th District. On Aug. 9, Miami Herald municipal reporter Sarah Blaskey was covering a luncheon hosted by Social Citizens of Southeast Florida that focused on Campbell's race. When Blaskey tried to ask the politician questions after the forum, Campbell reportedly called police about the "threatening behavior" of a woman in a flowered dress (Blaskey wore a such a dress). Fortunately, when they arrived on the scene, the police found no credible threat had been made.

ROBERT KOROLY The 1st District Court

of Appeal rejected an appeal by the former Navy flight instructor who was sentenced in 2010 to more than 13 years in prison in a DUI manslaughter case that included allegations he drove the wrong way on Interstate 110.

Koroly entered a plea to the DUI manslaughter charge, but after serving four years, he filed an appeal, arguing that he had received ineffective representation because his attorney had not retained an accidentreconstruction expert.

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COMMISSIONER DONALD TRUMP We've got candidates running for local offices and pledging allegiance to the Trump's Make America Great Again agenda. It got me thinking about what it would be like if Donald Trump served on the Escambia County Commission.

I pictured a larger, older and more orange W.D. Childers. Like the "Banty Rooster," Trump would demand to be board chairman and would ridicule any other commissioner opposing him. He'd take to Twitter and probably call them "crooked," "a dog" or "miscreant."

The public forums would consist of 30 minutes of people praising Commissioner Trump. Those who didn't lavish compliments would lose their credentials and not get past the security guard again.

The press would be forced to sit in a fenced pen and endure the chairman pointing at them and calling them "fake news." Only commissioners who support Commissioner Trump would be allowed to have "live" microphones. Sorry, Commissioner May. Only agenda items with his photo would be considered at board meetings, although the chairman might add a few items at the last minute via Twitter. The county staff would have to scramble to figure them out.

The turnover among county department heads would rival the Childers era, and Intermissions would have to expand its bar and open earlier to handle the daily traffic from the county administrative complex across the street.

Commissioner Trump would use his "Art of the Deal" mad skills to find corporations to fill the Bluffs, OLF 8, University Mall and Town & Country Plaza. With the cooperation of the City of Pensacola, his sons might even offer to build a Trump Tower South at the Community Maritime Park or the Port of Pensacola.

A wall would be built along the AlabamaFlorida border to keep out college football recruiters from other states and boost the roster of the University of West Florida's Argos.

And, yes, Alabama and Auburn alumni would pay for the wall.

To make Escambia County great again, he would set tariffs on out-of-state products, forcing locals to live on craft beers and mullet.

The good news is taxes would be cut. The bad news is spending wouldn't be reduced. Dick Barker, the City of Pensacola's chief financial officer, would have to be hired to use his magic to make the budget appear balanced.

And regulations would be cut. Radio towers would be built in conservation districts. Offshore drilling platforms would appear in Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Buildings would no longer require inspections. Code enforcement officers would work on the wall.

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Levin Center for IHMC Research / Courtesy Photo EYE IN THE SKY Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and IHMC last week announced a partnership between the research institute and the Pensacola Police Department to develop a police drone program to help with search and rescue, disaster response, fugitive evasion, threat situations and monitoring outdoor events.

"This is a wonderful program that is going make Pensacola a safer community," said Mayor Hayward in a written press release. "And because we have the expertise of IHMC here in our community, we also are going to be in a leadership role in terms of the use of these specialized drones in fighting crime and in helping to make our community a safer place."

According to City officials, many of the "off-the-shelf drones" available to law-enforcement agencies are not appropriate for critical government services such as police operations, and most drones also are unable to handle missions that operate in or around buildings.

IHMC has been developing technology for years that the City believes is wellsuited to provide customized drones that can be effective tools for law enforcement 66

needs. IHMC and the Pensacola Police Department also will work together to develop a training program on the use of these specialized drones.

"Most people know about our work with robots and NASA and the various branches of the military," said Ken Ford, IHMC CEO. "But this is a great example of how the expertise of our scientists is being used right here in Pensacola for the benefit of our community."

"But this is a great example of how the expertise of our scientists is being used right here in Pensacola for the benefit of our community." Ken Ford The police drone partnership isn't the first time the City of Pensacola has worked with another entity to develop law enforcement tools.

In 1999, the Pensacola Police Department and Escambia County Sheriff's Office worked with the Pensacola-based SmartCOP to develop

ago, downtown business owner Clark Thompson fired off an email to Councilman Brian Spencer and other City staff protesting the City's neglect of the National Memorial to Missing Children on Bayfront Parkway.

Thompson told Inweekly that little has changed. In a recent email to Spencer, he wrote, "The overall condition of the National Memorial to Missing Children site remains as deplorable as it was almost a year ago when it was brought to your attention, despite subsequent promises from the City staff to make repairs."

He admonished the councilman, "Since this site falls within in your city council district, I am very surprised and disappointed by your lack of follow-up regarding the disgraceful neglect. Since you are now running for mayor, it might behoove you to personally visit the site and see for yourself."

Thompson warned that he wouldn't stand by and allow the "sorry state of affairs" to continue.

"This memorial should be a sacred showpiece for our city," he wrote, "instead of the trashy eyesore it has been allowed to become due to failure by the City of Pensacola to maintain it in good condition."

Spencer responded that the memorial is in a "high-visibility site" that has, unfortunately, attracted individuals that "have and continue to disrespect the monument's intentions to serve as a place for reflection and remembrance of missing children." He said he has alerted the Hayward administration several times of the "unacceptable" conditions at the memorial. Examples of the issues include the dismantling of electrical systems, removal of large tile segments, desecrating and littering.

"The City has responded with their efforts to maintain this public asset in spite of continued daily and nightly abuse," Spencer wrote Thompson in an email. "It is unfortunate that the disrespectful activities and pattern of abuse at this monument divert City resources from other neighborhoods' needs."

He added, "I am committed to working with administration to advocate for

additional funding and additional staff resources necessary to restore and maintain this City-owned asset."

Towards the end of last week, City crews were cutting back the vegetation around the memorial.

GOOD TO HAVE CONNECTIONS Last week, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Lawrence Keefe as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

"Mr. Keefe has been a trial lawyer for nearly 32 years, during which he has tried criminal and civil cases in federal and state courts," said the press announcement. "He has led and managed a litigation-based law firm with offices throughout Northwest Florida. He is currently a partner at the law firm Keefe, Anchors & Gordon."

The announcement listed that Keefe has served on the board of trustees of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, on the editorial board of the Florida Bar Journal, on the executive council of the trial lawyers section of the Florida Bar and as Special Counsel to the Florida Senate Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability. He is the chairperson of the Military Academy Selection Board for the First Congressional District of Florida and a past president of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida.

Keefe graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 1983 and received his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1986.

Also, Congressman Matt Gaetz worked for Keefe, Anchors & Gordon, which didn't hurt his chances in getting noticed by President Trump.

BYE, FELICIA One of last week's "Losers," Sarasota Florida House candidate Melissa Howard, dropped out of her race after getting caught lying that she had graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

In an email to the Sarasota HeraldTribune last week, Howard wrote, "I made a terrible error in judgement. I am thankful for everyone who gave so much toward my success, and I am deeply sorry."

Although Howard's name will still be on the Aug. 28 primary ballot, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner told the daily newspaper there will be notes at polling locations and absentee ballots explaining that a vote for Howard will not count.

BEYOND SIZZLE Mona Amodeo, founder of idgroup, will launch her first book, "Beyond Sizzle: The Next Evolution of Branding," on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

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NEW LEADERSHIP SERIES

"Beyond Sizzle" is a playbook for transforming organizations into brands that matter to customers, employees and the world. These are companies people love to love because they are great places to work, offer innovative products and services and are corporate citizens who are leaving a positive legacy in their communities and the world.

In celebration of the book launch—and in honor of two mentors to whom the book is dedicated, Ray C. Anderson (1934-2011) and Dr. Mary Jo Hatch—all of Amodeo's profits during the pre-order phase, which ends Sept. 4, will be donated to a fund to support student competitions or other programs at the University of West Florida. This fund is her commitment to helping UWF build the next generation of entrepreneurs committed to advancing the ideas of conscious capitalism.

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The University of West Florida is launching the Continuing Education Leadership Friday Series, held over the course of seven Fridays from Sept. 7 to April 12, 2019.

In partnership with Dr. Athena du Pré, a distinguished university professor in Communication, and Dr. Jane Halonen, psychology professor, each four-hour session will feature workshops covering two important leadership topics.

The Leadership Friday Series allows employers to further develop members of their leadership teams or to begin developing those with strong leadership potential.

Collaborative workshops will focus on harnessing leadership energy and empowering team members to enhance innovation, collaboration and forward thinking.

Patti Spaniola, director of UWF Continuing Education, said the goal of the workshop is to inspire individuals to confidently lead their teams by developing strategies that enhance specific leadership styles.

It also supports the department's mission to cultivate personal and professional development opportunities in the community.

"Local businesses having access to accessible workshops, led by nationally recognized faculty members, to make this a standout series," Spaniola said. "By uniting a group of local leaders from different industries, participants will experience invaluable networking opportunities and learn firsthand how their skills translate across all businesses."

From time management practices to team building, the Leadership Friday Series

will provide tactics to achieve desirable workplace outcomes.

Registration is $1,800 per seat for the entire series. For each full-price seat purchased, one additional seat may be purchased at half price. Employers can send the same employees to every workshop or divide the sessions among different team members.

"The Leadership Fridays Series is instructionally and functionally designed around short workshops, covering a variety of topics to keep leaders inspired without taking too much time away from the office," Spaniola said. "This flexibility serves organizations by allowing them to selectively send employees to workshops based on individual strengths and weaknesses."

To learn more, visit uwf.edu/leadershipfridays.

ESCAMBIA REGIONAL ROUNDUP The Escambia County Waste Services Department will host the next Regional Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 a.m.-noon, at Washington High School, 6000 College Parkway. Regional Roundup events provide an opportunity to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste and up to four tires per vehicle, free of charge.

Proof of Escambia County residency is required to participate in Regional Roundup, such as a driver's license, power bill or voter registration card. This is a residential drop-off program only; no commercial waste accepted.

Simply drive up and materials will be unloaded for you—no need to get out of your vehicle.

For more information, email wasteservices@ myescambia.com.

"This flexibility serves organizations by allowing them to selectively send employees to workshops based on individual strengths and weaknesses." Patti Spaniola

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BAYVIEW SENIOR CENTER OFFLINE

The Bayview Senior Center is scheduled to temporarily close its doors on Tuesday, Sept.

4, with an anticipated reopening date near the end of February 2019. Renovations will include modernization of the restrooms for ADA compliance; new interior paint, lighting and flooring; handrails installed throughout common areas; and a new HVAC system.

The City has partnered with Escambia County to continue Bayview Senior Center's daytime programming at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3100 W. Desoto St., during the renovation.

Operating hours for Bayview's programming at Brownsville will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Escambia will deliver its 2018 community report 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at C.A. Weis Community Partnership School, 2701 N. Q St. No RSVP is required.

Earth Ethics meets 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Downtown Library, 239 N Spring St., in Meeting Room C to discuss the impacts plastics are having on our environment and health and what you can do to make changes in your and your family's lives. As part of the Last Straw Campaign, paper straws will be given to attendees those attending the event. Jim Roberts, ECUA Public Information Officer, is one of the guest speakers.

The American Advertising Federation Pensacola (AAF Pensacola) hosts an exciting preview of the fall television line-up on 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at The Wright Place, First United Methodist Church, 6 E. Wright St. The cost is $15 for members and students and $20 for nonmembers and walk-ins. RSVP by Friday, Aug 24, to reserve a seat at aafp.wufoo. com/forms/z173i9ep1aku7oc/. {in}

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PRIMARY PRIMER

Election Day: TUESDAY, August 28

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BALLOT BREAKDOWN nonpartisan State Representative District 2 Universal Primary Contest Greg Merk

Alex Andrade

County Judge Group 2 Joyce Henderson Williams

P aul J. Hamlin

School Board Member District 1 Marjorie R. White

Kevin Adams

School Board Member District 2 Ray Guillory

Paul H. Fetsko

Kells Hetherington

School Board Member District 3 Lee Hallmark Hansen

Laura Dortch Edler

Larry Williams Sr.

Walker Wilson

Mayor City of Pensacola Jonathan Garrett Green

Drew Buchanan

David Mayo

Grover C. Robinson

Lawrence S. Powell

Brian Spencer

Pensacola City Council District 4 Jared Moore

Peter P. Gaddy III

Chris Phillips

Century Town Council Seat 4 Brian Johnston

Mary Hudson Bourgeois

James Smith Jr.

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRAT Representative in Congress District 1

United States Senator Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente

Rick Scott

Phil Ehr

Jennifer M. Zimmerman

Governor and Lt. Governor

Representative in Congress District 1 Chris Dosev

John Mills

Matt Gaetz

Governor and Lt. Governor

Chris King

Bob Langford Don Baldauf Timothy M. Devine Ron DeSantis John Joseph Mercadante Bruce Nathan Adam H. Putnam Bob White

Attorney General

Denise Grimsley Mike McCalister Baxter Troutman Mike Hill

Lisa Doss

Board of County Commissioners District 2 Alan McMillan

Doug Underhill

Board of County Commissioners District 4 Robert Bender

Kendrick Doidge

Bill Fetke

Greg Litton

Terry Strickland

Boyce White

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority District 4 Charles Bare 010 1

Dale Perkins

Sean Shaw

John Wetherbee

Ryan Torrens

Jeffrey Duane Porter

Roy David Walker

State Representative Disctrict 1 Vikki Garrett

State Representative Disctrict 1 Rebekah Bydlak

Jeff Greene

Gwen Graham Alex "Lundy" Lundmark

Attorney General

Nicole "Nikki" Fried

Commissioner of Agriculture Matt Caldwell

Philip Levine

Commissioner of Agriculture

Frank White

Ashley Moody

Andrew Gillum

Franscine Cecilla Mathis

All contests won't appear on all ballots. To see a sample ballot for your district, visit escambiavotes.com If you're ready to vote now, early voting is open daily through Saturday, Aug. 25 at these locations:

•Supervisor of Elections Office 213 S. Palafox, 2nd Floor (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)

•Southwest Branch Library 12248 Gulf Beach Highway (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

•Main Library 239 N. Spring St. (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

•Molino Community Center 6450 Highway 95-A North (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

•Genealogy Branch Library 5740 N. 9th Ave. (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

• Mobile Highway/Pine Forest Road Early Voting Center 6675 Pine Forest Road (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

•Escambia County Extension Services 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

•Brownsville Community Center 3200 W. DeSoto St. (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

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The Big Three Local Races

By Rick Outzen In Escambia County, we have more candidates running in the Aug. 28 primary than we've seen in past midterm elections. Three races, Pensacola mayor and Escambia County Commission District 2 and 4, have garnered the most discussion and attention.

Here are what we see as the strengths of each candidate in these races and their paths to victory.

MAYOR CITY OF PENSACOLA DREW BUCHANAN drewforpensacola.com Strength: Buchanan understands how to use social media to get across his points. He has drawn attention to his campaign with his stands on several issues in the headlines, such as decriminalizing marijuana, West Cervantes Street pedestrian safety and preservation of historic structures.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $16,188 Path to Victory: Buchanan appeals to young voters, progressives and those put off by the considerable campaign dollars being put into the campaigns of Grover Robinson and Brian Spencer. He has steadily picked up support.

JONATHAN GARRETT GREEN jgreen2018.com Strength: At age 31, Green is the second youngest candidate, behind Buchanan, and has brought fresh ideas and energy to the race. His sincerity and commitment to making a difference have been refreshing to see.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $4,921 Path to Victory: Green attracts many of the same voters that Buchanan has sought.

He will also need to receive a significant portion of the African-American vote to make the expected runoff.

DAVID MAYO mayoformayor.com Strength: Mayo's integrity and faith stand out when he speaks. His personal story of overcoming an injury that has left him paralyzed since high school is compelling and inspirational.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $45,725 August 23, 2018

Path to Victory: Mayo appeals to churchgoers, both black and white. His business experience and personal character are attractive to those seeking a more transparent and less political city government.

LAWRENCE POWELL lspowell.com Strength: Powell is a retired Army major who has dedicated himself to public service since coming home. His message of working with the council, business owners and citizens to make the executive branch more accountable has resonated with the public.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $23,718 Path to Victory: Powell must capture a large block of the African-American and social justice voters. In a six-man race, those votes may be enough to make the runoff.

GROVER ROBINSON iamforgrover.com Strength: Robinson is coming off three terms as county commissioner, where he dealt with the BP Oil Spill while chairman and was elected president of the Florida Association of Counties. He wants to bring his success on the county level to city hall.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $121,537 Path to Victory: Robinson has been the frontrunner since he announced his candidacy. Having held elected office since 2006, he has the most name recognition of any of the candidates. He is expected to lead the field in the primary.

BRIAN SPENCER spencerforpensacola.com Strength: Spencer was elected to the city council the same time Hayward was elected mayor. He can tout and share credit for the city's successes the past eight years. He has been involved in much of the downtown redevelopment as an investor or the architect.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $160,350 Path to Victory: Spencer was the last candidate to file and has tremendous support from many of the movers and shakers in downtown Pensacola. If those dollars translate to votes, Spencer will be in the runoff.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 (R) ALAN MCMILLAN alanmcmillanfordistrict2.com

Strength: When the challenger outraises the incumbent nearly two-to-one, something's out of kilter. McMillan has pledged a more civil and less confrontational leadership that listens to all the voters.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $99,007 Path to Victory: Unseating an incumbent is difficult and nearly impossible. McMillan has made a concerted effort to appeal to female voters, but the key will be if McMillan has shown the voters he can be a better District 2 commissioner.

DOUG UNDERHILL dougunderhilldistrict2.com Strength: Underhill came into office as an underdog by ironically defeating a two-term incumbent. He has fought to cut funding to Escambia County Transit Authority and FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance while building a vocal core of supporters that see him as their advocate.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $51,293 Path to Victory: Underhill's victory depends on if voters care whether his opponent has raised campaign funds from some of the county's most prominent power brokers and if they want a fighter or team builder representing them.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 (R) ROBERT BENDER votebender.com Strength: Bender has built a grassroots campaign that quickly raised campaign funds and knocked on enough doors to make him the frontrunner in this race.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $56,567 Path to Victory: Bender can't take his foot off the gas pedal. He has led every Inweekly/Political Matrix poll, but his margin over his competitor isn't large enough for him to coast.

KENDRICK DOIDGE kendrickfordistrict4.com Strength: Doidge was the first to pre-file for the race and was seen as the early favorite. He has worked in tourism and healthcare industries and is very pro-economic development.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $60,084 Path to Victory: Doidge is all in on President Donald Trump. He has pledged to support Trump's agenda. He blasted PNJ

cartoonist Andy Marlette as "just another fake news reporter." We'll find out if the "Trump" card works in local races.

BILL FETKE billfetke.com Strength: Fetke has taken a business approach to this race. He pledges to put "needs ahead of wants." He believes his experience in the healthcare industry has taught him to manage tight budget times.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $13,859 Path to Victory: His no-nonsense attitude about governing and his business successes appeal to the conservatives in District 4.

GREG LITTON electlitton.com Strength: Litton probably has the most name recognition of the candidates. He's a retired Major League baseball player, accomplished public speaker and active in the Sertoma Club.

He was the last to enter the race and immediately became a contender.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $22,134 Path to Victory: Litton's ticket is his name. His late start has forced him to raise funds, develop his platform and campaign simultaneously. Time management will be the key.

TERRY STRICKLAND stricklandfordistrict4.com Strength: Strickland is a born salesman.

The force of his personality and his sincerity have had a positive impact on those he's met while going door to door.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $7,085 Path to Victory: Lacking the size of the campaign war chests of his opponents, Strickland has depended on the political forums and walking neighborhoods to garner votes.

Fortunately, District 4 is the one of the more compact of the commission districts.

BOYCE WHITE bwhite4district4.com Strength: White aggressively worked to get his name before the voters. His signs are well placed around town. His legacy has helped.

His father, Dr. Charles White, served on the Santa Rosa Island Authority board. His grandfather, David Boyce Thomas, served the Florida House and Senate.

Campaign Contributions through Aug. 17: $41, 469 Path to Victory: A native of Pensacola and District 4, White has built friendships that have helped him raise funds and make him one of the top contenders for the seat.

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governor's race endorsements

By Rick Outzen

In a decade marked by radical swings in the political landscape, Inweekly endorses two moderates to face-off in the November general election. During the primaries, both parties tend to swing in the direction of their side's most polarizing political beliefs, while demonizing those who disagree with them.

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRAT

ADAM PUTNAM adamputnam.com

GWEN GRAHAM gwengraham.com

During the BP Oil Spill crisis, Commissioner Putnam helped our seafood industry recover by revitalizing the "Fresh from Florida" brand. He did the testing to show our seafood was excellent and promoted our chefs and their recipes.

Putnam, age 44, grew up in Bartow. He graduated from Bartow High School and attended the University of Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in food and resource economics.

He was elected in 1996 to the Florida House of Representatives, representing parts of Polk County. At 22 years old, he was the youngest person ever elected to the Florida Legislature. Four years later, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as the youngest member of Congress at the time.

After serving four terms in Congress, he ran for Florida's Agriculture Commissioner and served two terms. He terms out of office this year.

Probably better than any other candidate running for governor, Putnam knows the state of Florida.

"I know the differences between our regions. I know the difference between Pahokee and Pensacola. I know what our problems are, and I know how to solve them," he told Inweekly during one of his Pensacola campaign stops last year.

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We have met both Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Democratic former Congresswoman Gwen Graham and believe both have the temperament and leadership ability to lead Florida. While both are skilled politicians, we think they seek to serve all Floridians and see their constituents as more than pawns to further their political careers.

who's going to learn it on the job," said Putnam. "They want someone who can solve our problems and bring people together."

A big part of his "Florida First" campaign has been vocational training, which we agree needs to happen to create the workforce of the future.

Putnam has spoken passionately about education. He has stressed the importance of increasing vocational and trade-oriented educational opportunities and believes community colleges and state colleges should be able to offer a broader selection of degrees to correspond with the needs of the job market, such as a bachelor's degree in the nursing field, where positions await qualified graduates.

"The system today is forcing students into student loan debt for a degree they may not want and may not even be able to use in this economy," Putnam said. "They're coming home more broke and more liberal than when they started."

"The system today is forcing students into student loan debt for a degree they may not want and may not even be able to use in this economy." Adam Putnam He believes students should be introduced to vocational fields, where jobs are more plentiful and salaries sometimes higher. He stressed the need for people to enter technical fields.

"This is not 1950s shop," he said. "This is coding; this is robotics."

Putnam believes the state needs to more than pro-business. It needs to be pro-small business.

During a recent visit at Scenic 90 Cafe, he said, "If you take care of small business, big business is going to be fine. Because I've never met a big business that was born big. But we have to have a culture in Florida that's pro-small business—which means keeping taxes low and regulation light."

Putnam understands Florida and has the credentials that show he can lead its state government.

that will help everyday families in Florida deal with the challenges they face today."

For Graham, the state's economy has not helped people across the state be able to make ends meet.

"I want to make sure that you don't have to work three jobs in order to be able to live a comfortable lifestyle." Gwen Graham

Sometimes it's the little things that impress you about a candidate. With Graham, it was her thoughtful pauses before she answered our questions during her interviews.

Her answers never seemed rehearsed.

Graham, age 55, was born in Miami Lakes.

She moved to Tallahassee when her father, Bob Graham, became governor in 1978. She graduated from Leon High School in 1980 and received her bachelor's from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Juris Doctor from American University's Washington College of Law. In 2014, Graham was one of only two Democrats in the nation to defeat an incumbent Republican Congressman. She irritated the party when she didn't vote for Nancy Pelosi to be House Speaker, choosing Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee instead.

She decided not to run for re-election in 2016 after her district had been redrawn to favor Republicans.

Graham believes the state government has lost touch with its people.

"This state is in desperate need of leadership that just cares about doing what's right for Florida again," Graham said during a 2017 visit to the Inweekly office. "What we need is someone who doesn't get too far into the weeds into politics but gets really far into the weeds in terms of understanding issues and being able to come out with a good solution

"I want to make sure that you don't have to work three jobs in order to be able to live a comfortable lifestyle," she said. "I don't want folks to have to work three jobs and then be worried if their child gets sick do they choose between staying home with their sick child or going to the job that they desperately need to go to for the salary."

To make her point, Graham has held workdays, a campaign strategy he borrowed from father, former governor and U.S. Senator.

In the spring, she held a workday in the USO at the Pensacola International Airport. Inweekly interviewed Graham in the airport lobby.

The February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas was very much on Graham's mind. She said, "I don't want any parent to ever have to put their child on a school bus or let them out at a school and worry, 'Is my child going to be safe at school?'"

Graham supports what most law-abiding gun owners support—common-sense gun safety measures such as the comprehensive background checks.

"We need to make sure that anybody who has a gun is mentally fit to and is using it for hunting or self-protection," she told Inweekly.

She is undaunted about having to work with the Republican-controlled state legislature.

"Will I always agree with them?" she said.

"No, but will we sit down and be able to talk to one another, talk through our differences and then walk out of the room with the right solution for the people of Florida."

She added, "That's what our primary goal always should be, what is right for the people of Florida." inweekly.net

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Arts & Entertainment art, film, music, stage, books and other signs of civilization...

The Stamp of Approval

By Jennie McKeon

Art and advocacy are joining forces once again with the annual Stamped Film Festival.

Now in its seventh year, the film festival has grown into an anticipated event featuring high-quality films that focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community.

"We have a brand-new board, film selections have been gangbusters and we've seen an increase in sponsorship. It's been very rewarding." C. David Newton "We've had a really explosive year," said C. David Newton, president of the Stamped board. "We have a brand-new board, film selections have been gangbusters and we've seen an increase in sponsorship. It's been very rewarding.

We've also partnered with Pensacola Little Theatre to receive grants from Sunday's Child and Foo Foo Fest, which means we can upgrade our technology as far as projector systems and film submissions."

Since its inception, Stamped has been as much about entertainment as about education, which is why each year's selection of films revolves around a theme.

August 23, 2018

The theme this year is activism and advocacy. It was inspired by the political times we're living in, said Newton.

"Last year, the festival came right after the election, and then there was the decision from the administration to ban transgender individuals from the military, and, personally, it just really pissed me off," Newton said.

"For all of the successes (the LGBT community) have made for equality ... all of the sudden, there was this gigantic step back. And it was not just disappointing, but it was almost frightening."

The victories for equality in the gay community in recent years—namely the Supreme Court's decision to legalize gay marriage—were "hardfought and won," said Newton.

They could also easily be revoked.

"I feel like our voices still need to be heard," he said.

When it comes to selecting films, the Stamped selections committee carefully combs through every film submission looking for quality production and a good message that will inspire the audience to step up or keep fighting the good fight. This year, there were 135 film submissions, and the selection committee had the tough job to choose what would make it to the festival.

"All of the films have good value; we're not playing it safe, and at the same time, I don't think there's anything that will offend anyone that would come to the festival." David Diamond "I didn't know what to expect, but I was very pleased by what we found," said David Diamond, one of the new board members.

"We didn't have to pick the bottom of the barrel. All of the films have good value; we're not

playing it safe, and at the same time, I don't think there's anything that will offend anyone that would come to the festival."

Diamond decided to become a board member last year. With his background in performing arts, he found it was a good fit. As part of the selections committee, Diamond said he pushed to watch the films together as a group to easily gauge what resonated with the volunteers. Once a week, the committee would get together and watch hours of films.

"I find that one thing I like about going to the theater with other people is you get their perspective as well—what they laugh at, what they pick up on," Diamond said. "It was very important to watch the films together so we could talk about them afterward."

"I find that one thing I like about going to the theater with other people is you get their perspective as well—what they laugh at, what they pick up on." Diamond What resulted from those get-togethers are 12 films that focus on LGBTQ stories—love, death, workplace discrimination and sometimes sex. Newton said there's often a misconception that the gay community is all about sex, but Stamped aims to explore much more.

"If you talk to any gay person, our lives are not engulfed in sex," he added. "I'm more than just what I do in the bedroom.

I feel like the films are portraying that— people's lives. It's about the life journey.

You just happen to be one of those letters of the alphabet."

Newton said he appreciates that Stamped is an easy way to "build that bridge" for anyone that might want to become a better ally.

Each night of the festival, you'll also have the chance to talk to volunteers of local nonprofit organizations that support the LGBTQ community.

"I really love the film festival concept because it is something that is really low involvement for someone to just come and watch," added Diamond.

"It's a good thing to really rally around, no cost and no signup. It's inviting."

Films featuring gay characters are not a new phenomenon. In fact, in the last year, there were films with gay characters that reached commercial and critical success with "Love, Simon" and "Call Me by Your Name."

The difference between now and then is that it's not so taboo.

"It's not an exception any longer," Newton said. "It is what it is. And to have a movie like 'Love, Simon' where you have a loving family who supports their son, that is exciting."

"I hope that even though we are an LGBTQ festival that the perspective is not, 'I want to see a gay film,' but rather, 'Let's go watch a film that happens to have gay characters.'" Diamond "I know when I'm going to the movies I'm not looking at movies and thinking 'Well, which one is gay?'" Newton continued. "I hope that even though we are an LGBTQ festival that the perspective is not, 'I want to see a gay film,' but rather, 'Let's go watch a film that happens to have gay characters.'"

Keeping that sentiment in mind, it's important to note that Stamped is not solely a festival for the LGBTQ community, but rather a film festival for everyone. It's a space to learn and have fun. "(The films) will spark conversations that get people thinking in new ways," Diamond said. "I think there are a lot of stories that will resonate with everyone, whether it's a love story or just what you do for your kids or your parents. I think there are some truths that are universal. And that's what makes a good festival." {in}

STAMPED

WHAT: An annual festival featuring LGBTQ films and filmmakers WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 23, Friday, Aug. 24 and Saturday, Aug. 25 WHERE: Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. COST: Free DETAILS: stampedfilmfest.com 15

calendar 1040 N. Guillemard St. facebook.com/ openbooksbookstore OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/cafesinglefin GREG FITZSIMMONS 8 p.m. $30. Imogene Theatre, 6866 Caroline St. theimogenetheatre.com

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THURSDAY 8.23

YOGA WITHIN REACH 9-10 a.m. Free. Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 11 a.m. Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com PILATES MAT 12:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org LIONFISH DINNER DEMONSTRATION 5:30 p.m. $45. Learn to clean, filet and prepare lionfish. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. greatsouthernrestaurants.com BRIDGE STRATEGIES SEMINAR 5:30 p.m.

Pensacola Duplicate Bridge Club, 1200 N. 12th Ave. pensacolabridgeclub.com DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5-7 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. Proceeds benefit Pensacola Humane Society. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco AWM WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Free. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. facebook.com/ aragonwine PRANIC HEALING 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org END OF THE LINE THURSDAY DINNER 6-9 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. Sign up for the newsletter for menu. eotlcafe.com STAMPED 6:30 p.m. Free. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. stampedfilmfest.com LATIN DANCE CLASSES 6:30-9 p.m. $10.

Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha and more. Profes-

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sional dance instruction for all skill levels.

No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com BLACKWATER BLUES BREAKDOWN 8 p.m. $10. Imogene Theatre, 6866 Caroline St. theimogenetheatre.com

FRIDAY 8.24

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 10 a.m. Pensacola

Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com

FLIGHT NIGHTS 5-7 p.m. $9 for three

3-ounce pours. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com HAPPY HOUR COOKOUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com TASTEMAKERS 5-10 p.m. $30. Downtown Pensacola. pnj.com/tastemakers BRIDGE LESSONS 5:30 p.m. Pensacola Duplicate Bridge Club, 1200 N. 12th Ave. pensacolabridgeclub.com AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S CATTLE BARON BALL 6 p.m. $150 per person.

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com STAMPED 6:30 p.m. Free. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. stampedfilmfest.com DATE NIGHT DANCE CLASSES 6:30-8 p.m. $8.

Learn several romantic ballroom dance styles in unique group classes. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:35 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com BOOK READING AND SINGING WITH JUDY ANN NOCK 7-8 p.m. Free. Open Books,

ARGONAUT 5K 7:30 a.m. $20-$30. University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. uwf.edu PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road.

OCEAN HOUR CLEAN-UPS 9-10 a.m. National Seashore at Ft. Pickens (two sites) Fishing Pier at the fort and Beach Access 17A. Advise the park ranger that you are with Ocean Hour to avoid entrance fee. oceanhourfl.com NAVARRE BEACH TRASH BASH 8 a.m. Navarre Beach. facebook.com/navarrebeachseaturtles COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com STORYTIME SATURDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5. Through Nov. 10. Pensacola Children's Museum, 115 Zaragoza St. COMPUTER BASICS Noon. Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION

Noon-4 p.m. PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Highway. juniorhumanesociety.com TASTEMAKERS 5-9 p.m. 5-10 p.m. $30. Downtown Pensacola. pnj.com/tastemakers BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:05 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com STAMPED 6:30 p.m. Free. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. stampedfilmfest.com SUMMER CLASSIC SERIES 'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' 7 p.m. $5. Saenger Theatre, 118 S.

Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

DANCE PARTY 7 p.m.-midnight. One-hour

workshop followed by a mix of swing,

country and ballroom music. No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd.

850-503-1123. $10 workshop, $10 party. dancecraftstudios.com IF/THEN ALBUM RELEASE AND FINAL SHOW

9 p.m.-midnight. $5. chizuko, 506 W. Belmont St. facebook.com/chizukopensacola

SUNDAY 8.26

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

TRX CERTIFICATION COURSE AT WILD LEMON 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $250. Wild Lemon,

3000 N. 12th Ave. beawildlemon.com BRUNCH WITH LIVE MUSIC 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook. com/cafesinglefin VEGAN BRUNCH 11 a.m.-2 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. Sign up for the newsletter for menu. eotlcafe.com SUNDAY BRUNCH AT H20 11 a.m. $28.95 for adults. Free valet parking and 15 percent off with local ID. H20 Hilton, 12 Via de Luna Dr. facebook.com/hiltonpensacolabeach YAPPY HOUR AT PERFECT PLAIN 2 p.m.

Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco REFLEXOLOGY & ESSENTIAL OILS 2-4 p.m.

Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BARTENDER CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 2:30-6 p.m. $25. O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox. orileyspub.com SWING DANCE CLASSES 4-7 p.m. $10. Professional West Coast swing instruction for all levels. No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com VEGAN AND VINO SUNDAYS 4-7 p.m.

Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox.

BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 5:05 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com

MONDAY 8.27

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER All day. Tropical

Smoothie, 5147 Bayou Blvd., Ste. C. Proceeds benefit Pensacola Humane Society. facebook.com/tropsmoothpensacola RESUME HELP 11 a.m. Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com PILATES MAT 1:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man

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calendar Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com VEGAN COOKING CLASS 6 p.m. $25. Fried chick'n tofu, spelt biscuit, powerhouse iron salad with black-eyed peas, quinoa and greens, blackberry cobbler with crème fraiche. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. eotlcafe.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:35 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com SONGWRITERS AND POETS OPEN MIC 7-9 p.m.

Goat Lips, 2811 Copter Road. goatlips.com HIP-HOP & CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASSES 8-9 p.m. $5. Learn amazing moves from

professional instructors. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com

TUESDAY 8.28

YOGA WITHIN REACH 9-10 a.m. Free. Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd. navalaviationmuseum.org DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 3-7 p.m. Back Porch Bar and Grill, 710 N. Palafox. Proceeds benefit Pensacola Humane Society. facebook. com/backporchpensacola PILATES ON PALAFOX WITH WILD LEMON

COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m.

So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES 6:30 p.m. $10.

Country two step, East Coast swing, competition choreography and more. No partner required. World championship dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:35 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com WSRE PUBLIC SQUARE SPEAKERS SERIES: JEFF KLINKENBERG 7 p.m. Free. Author Jeff

Klinkenberg discusses his favorite Florida books. Jean and Paul Amos Studio, 1000 College Blvd. wsre.org/speakers

VIGIL FOR DEPARTED PETS HOSTED BY PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY 7 p.m. Pensacola

Humane Society, 5 North Q St. Vigil candles available for $1 each. pensacolahumane.org BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. Free. Class X. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com COMEDY NIGHT 7 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com OVER-50 BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7-9:30 p.m. $5-$10. Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Center, 913 S. I St. Dressy attire (no jeans).

WEDNESDAY 8.29

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP Noon. Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com

4:30 p.m. Cowork Annex, 13 S. Palafox. beawildlemon.com

PILATES ON PALAFOX WITH WILD LEMON

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≥Events

PMA GALLERY TOURS 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with museum admission.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

TALK + SCREENING WITH SEAN LINEZO

6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. Free. Presentation from artist/ archivist/filmmaker Sean Linezo and screening of "House Band Feuds and Zine Challenges."

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

JOE HOBBS GLASS SECONDS SALE 9

a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. First City Arts Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org August 23, 2018

OPEN STUDIO: CONTEMPORARY POP ART 11:30 a.m.-3:30

p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. $6, free for PMA members. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Current Exhibits HAVANA On view

through Aug. 29.

First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org

LIFE IS BUT A DREAM

On view through Aug. 30. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org HEY JUPITER On view through Aug. 30. Artwork from Marilyn Garrett. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org FOREST OF THE MIND On view

through Aug. 30.

Artwork from Will Crane. Artel Gallery, 226 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

Noon. Cowork Annex, 13 S. Palafox.

On view through Sept. 2. Pensacola Museum, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org ON THE PASSAGE OF A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME On view

through Sept. 2.

Pensacola Museum, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

ORGANIC ELEMENTS FOR THE ARTFUL SOUL On view

through Sept. 8. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery.com

EVERYTHING THAT SOUNDS IN THE FOREST: CONTEMPORARY ART OF PERUVIAN AMAZON

On view through Oct. 21. Pensacola Museum, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

ICONS OF PENSACOLA On view until

Oct. 31. T.T. Wen-

tworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org PUNKSACOLA: REFLECTIONS OF A SUBCULTURE On

view until July 2019.

T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org COTTON FIELDS TO CONGRESS: THE LIFE AND CAREER OF EARL HUTTO On view at

the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org GALLERY DAYS Noon4 p.m. Saturdays.

Featuring local artists.

To be featured, contact Angel at 941-735-4586 or call the restaurant at 4770035. TGI Fridays, 1240 Airport Blvd.

≥Workshops & Classes

POTTERY ON THE

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 3 p.m. Pensacola

Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Lucy's in the Square, 301 S. Adams St. Proceeds benefit Pensacola Humane Society. facebook.com/lucysinthesquare V. PAUL'S COOKING CLASS 6 p.m. $39 per person. V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com ARCHAEOCAFE: BARRELLING DOWN THE ROAD 6-7 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co.,

50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco WATERBOYZ SLOW SKATE 6-7 p.m. Every Wednesday. Skate starts and ends at Waterboyz, 380 N. 9th Ave. waterboyz.com YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SWING DANCE CLASSES AND PARTY 6:3010 p.m. $10 lesson, $5 party. Professional West Coast swing instruction for all levels followed by fun and friendly social dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area.

No partner required. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftstudios.com MOVIES UNDER THE STARS 7-10 p.m. Free.

LandShark Landing, 165 Fort Pickens Road. margaritavillehotel.com MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org FREE DANCE LESSONS 8-8:30 p.m. Free.

Beginner West Coast swing dance lesson. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola S. Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

WHEEL Six-week workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members.

For more information, visit firstcityart. org.

For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every

The third annual Kite Film Fest will take place Saturday, November 10 at Club LA in Destin.

Submissions are currently open for the short film event. The submission process is open until September 1. Kite Film Fest prides itself on simple, inclusive rules that can be viewed on their official website kitefilmfest.com. Further inquiries can be directed to kitefilmfest@gmail.com.

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

CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center.

Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members.

CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center.

Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members.

For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

≥Call for Films

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≥Live Music

THURSDAY 8.23

NACE BROTHERS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. paradisebargrill.com JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox ADAM HOLT 6-10 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com COLM KELLY 6 p.m.

McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com AL MARTIN 6:30 p.m. Doc's Courtyard and Cafe, 5198 Willing St., Milton.

OPEN COLLEGE JAM WITH MIKE BOCCIA

7:30 p.m. Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

DUELING PIANOS 8

p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com OPEN MIC/JAM

8-11 p.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own.

HEAVY DROP 8 p.m.

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com PAXTON NORRIS BAND 7 p.m.

Hub Stacey's, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

End O' the Alley Courtyard, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

FRIDAY 8.24

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI Noon.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m.

The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St.

JIM ARMSTRONG

6-9 p.m. V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com GUITAR SHORTY 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. paradisebargrill.com DAVE AND JOE SHOW 6-10 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com COLM KELLY 6 p.m.

McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com AL MARTIN 6:30 p.m. Doc's Courtyard and Cafe, 5198 Willing St., Milton.

JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road.

swanneckwinery. com MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com PAXTON NORRIS BAND 9 p.m. End

CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 8-11 p.m.

O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

DUELING PIANOS

10 p.m. Phineas Phogg's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 10 p.m.

Apple Annie's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

Jazz and Flow Cafe, 4238 W. Fairfield Drive.

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

MIKE & FRIENDS

8 p.m.-midnight.

Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

BEYOND THE BREAK 8:30 p.m.

Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

UNDER PRESSURE

9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

LIVE DJ: MR. LAO

SATURDAY 8.25

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI 10 a.m.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

REGGIE STARETT

Noon-4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com

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6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com PAXTON NORRIS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. paradisebargrill.com LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m.

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

McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m.

Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Chew And Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

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UNDER PRESSURE

9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com PAXTON NORRIS BAND 9 p.m. End

O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE DJ: MR. LAO

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Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

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MONDAY 8.27

CODY COLLINS 6 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com COLM KELLY 7 p.m. $10-$12. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m. Blues

Society of Northwest Florida presents an open jam with True Blue Band at Lili Marlene's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com SCOOT AND JEREMY

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

TUESDAY 8.28

GREG LYONS 6-10

p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com SKYLA BURRELL 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. paradisebargrill.com AN EVENING OF GREAT JAZZ 6:30-10

p.m. Isabelle Peterson. Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DJ TONEY 7 p.m.

The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

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

Favorite Things, 2813 Cervantes St. jazzpensacola.com NACE BROTHERS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. paradisebargrill.com MIKE MAGAZINNE

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

JAMES ADKINS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com COLM KELLY 7 p.m.

McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O' Grady's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

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

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LADIES NIGHT 5 p.m.

V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com BREW IQ TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JERRELL HENDRIX 7-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 8.29

SANDY ROOTS

Hemingway's Island Grill, 400 Quietwater Beach Road.

7 p.m. Portofino Island Resort, 10 Portofino Drive.

Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com

TYLER MAC BAND

POOL TOURNAMENT

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MY FAVORITE JAZZ NIGHT 5 p.m. My

8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com

COLLEGE NIGHT 10 p.m. Drink specials, beer pong tournament starts at 10 p.m.

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

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

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FEMALE IMPERSONATOR SHOWS 1 a.m.,

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Top of the Town, 15 E. Intendencia St. Saturdays

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT

8 p.m. Seville Quarter Membership Card Holder Appreciation Night at

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10 p.m. Top of the Town, 15 E. Intendencia St. FEMALE IMPERSONATOR SHOWS 1 a.m.,

2:30 a.m. and 4 a.m.

Top of the Town, 15 E. Intendencia St. Sundays BAR AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE (B.A.R.E. NIGHT) 7

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

BREW IQ TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JERRELL HENDRIX 7-9

p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco

TEXAS HOLD 'EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. Sand-

shaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker. com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/palafox BAR BINGO 8 p.m.

Apple Annie's at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30

p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ mugsjugs Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook. com/thebridgebargb

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DIFFERENCE MAKERS AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM COMING TO PENSACOLA THROUGH LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA Families seeking support for children with disruptive behavior problems will benefit from access to Stop Now and Plan (SNAP), a leading children's mental health program, thanks to legislative approval to roll out this evidence-based program throughout the state. This program is sponsored by the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, and funded by the Department of Juvenile Justice, allowing the services to be provided without cost to the families.

"We are excited to have additional funding support to keep kids in the classroom and out of the courtroom," said Beth Deck, Regional Director of Northwest Region for Lutheran Services Florida (LSF). "Implementing prevention programs like this gives us the opportunity to reduce juvenile delinquency, strengthen families and keep families together. These efforts will bring dramatic social change to the Pensacola area, creating safer children, stronger families and more vibrant communities."

SNAP is a proven, evidence-based, gender-sensitive program that teaches school-aged children with behavioral problems, and their parents or caregivers, how to make better choices "in the moment" by increasing emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills. Children who have completed the 13-week SNAP program demonstrate reduced aggressive, antisocial and rule-breaking behavior, in addition to a reduction in future criminal activity. Parents also participate in concurrent SNAP sessions and report less stress in their interactions with their children and increased confidence in managing their behavior.

The program will be added to Lutheran Services Florida's portfolio in the Northwest region beginning this fall.

LSF has been serving Pensacola since 1990 when it opened the doors to Currie House Youth Shelter. LSF has continued to add programs to their residential and nonresidential counseling for at-risk youth and their families.

In 1995, LSF opened their Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, which now serves as the mental health treatment provider in the Gulf Coast Kid's House. In addition, LSF provides services to adults through the Ryan White and Guardianship programs.

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news of the weird AWESOME! Retirees Marli and Paulo Ciquinel of Meleiro in southern Brazil discovered a fetishist's dream in the vegetable garden behind their home: a 17 1/2-pound potato that has grown into the shape of a huge human foot (with six toes). The "toes" descend in size, much as human toes do, and the largest has roots that look like hair.

The "foot" portion of the tuber reaches up almost to knee-height. Marli told the Mirror, "We have never seen anything like it."

Paulo said he was "a little bit scared when we harvested that potato." The couple don't plan to eat it.

IRONY Tania Singer, 48, a renowned neuroscientist who is one of the world's top researchers on human empathy, has been accused by co-workers of being ... a bully.

"Whenever anyone had a meeting with her, there was at least an even chance they would come out in tears," one colleague told Science magazine. Others said the daily working environment included threats and emotional abuse, The Washington Post reported on Aug. 12. For her part, Singer denied the most serious charges and said, "(T)he workload and pressure increasing led to stress and strain that in turn sometimes caused inadequate communication with my staff in problem situations." The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, where Singer has her lab, granted Singer a sabbatical in 2017 and said in a statement that when she returns, "it is envisioned that Prof. Singer will head, at her own request, a considerably smaller working group for social neuroscience."

BOLD In Columbus, Ohio, workers repairing a street on Aug. 8 hit an unmarked water main, causing homes along the road to lose water. One man couldn't be deterred from finishing his shower, though: WCMH TV reported that after screaming from his porch, "I was in the f———- shower!" the unidentified resident finished his morning toilette on the street, in the geyser from the pipe. Facebook user Cody Vickers took a picture of two astonished crewmembers as Mr. Clean rinsed off nearby.

SOLVING THE WRONG PROBLEM? In Paris, the designer of a recently installed "urinoir," a sidewalk urinal, on the Ile SaintLouis, says the new device offers "an eco solution to public peeing." But Reuters reports that nearby residents and business owners are unhappy about the urinals, saying they are "immodest and ugly" and will "incite exhibitionism." The "Uritrottoir," a mashup of the French words for urinal and sidewalk, looks much like a plastic trash receptacle, and local mayor Ariel Weil says they're necessary: "If we don't do anything, then men are just going to pee in the streets."

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OOPS! Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, is footing the bill for a possible $46,000 reprint job after a recent graduate found a typo on his diploma. Alec Williams, former editor of the school's newspaper, was examining his sheepskin when he found a line reading "Coard of Trustees," instead of "Board of Trustees" under one of the signatures. "There was this moment of laughing at it ... and the more I thought about it, the more frustrated I got, because I'm sitting on $30,000 worth of debt and they can't take the time to use spellcheck," he said. CMU President Tim Foster told The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel that the school will send out corrected diplomas to 2018 grads—but the typo goes back to 2012 diplomas. Those graduates can request a new diploma if they want to. "This mistake is all ours," he said.

STEP ASIDE, CAT LADIES Agents of Columbus (Ohio) Humane executed a warrant on a home in the Clintonville neighborhood on Aug. 14 in response to complaints about birds inhabiting the home. Columbus Humane CEO Rachel Finney told The Columbus Dispatch that concerns about the birds' well-being were warranted: Officials found more than 600 birds inside, including macaws, African gray parrots, Amazon parrots and other species. "It's pretty overwhelming to step into the house," Finney said. Removal took all day, and Columbus Humane was undertaking the task of examining each bird from beak to tail.

Finney said the agency would decide which birds might be adoptable after assessments are complete. As for the owner, she said, "We're confident we'll have charges; it's just a matter of which charges and how many."

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EWWWW! Dr. Jay Curt Stager and his colleagues, researchers at Paul Smith's College, have released results from a study showing that Walden Pond, made famous by naturalist Henry David Thoreau in the mid-1800s, is an ecological disaster, thanks to human urine. The pond was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and the site in Conco rd, Massachusetts, draws hordes of tourists each year. But NBC News reports that swimmers urinating in the water for generations is the most likely cause of high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in the pond that cause algae to spread and block the sun's rays, devastating the fish population. The study authors suggest building a swimming pool nearby to take pressure off the pond. Here's an idea: More restrooms? {in}

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