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winners The Winner & Losers staff of the Inweekly news media has taken another week off, saying something about doing in-depth research for their column. At least, everybody gets to be a winner for one more week.
KATI ANDREWS University of West Florida alumna has been named the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Undergraduate Student award from the Southern Criminal Justice Association for her accomplishments at UWF. Andrews and her honors thesis, which examined the need for cooperation between law enforcement and social workers, received recognition as the Best College of Education and Professional Studies Undergraduate Presentation, Best Student Project in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Most Outstanding Honors Thesis Award.
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BILL VILONA The News Journal sports
editor was recognized for his support of youth athletics by the Southern Youth Sports Association at the 2015 Soul Bowl. Commissioner Lumon May thanked Vilona for his coverage of inner-city sports and dedication to making the community better. Earlier this year, Vilona was also inducted into the Pensacola Sports Association Hall of Fame.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The agency made the largest
heroin bust in the Santa Rosa County’s history on Oct. 8 and arrested a woman alleged to be a key player in an interstate drug-trafficking ring. The sheriff’s office
believed the bust put a major dent in the local heroin trade.
CHERIE ARNETTE The Social Studies
Curriculum Specialist K-12 for the Escambia County School District is the new state president of the Florida Council for Social Studies. Also at the state conference, Christopher Harris of Washington High School and Cyprienne Gryskiewicz, formerly of Woodham Middle School and currently a Social Studies instructional coach for the district, were recognized as Escambia County’s Social Studies Teachers of the Year.
ANDERSON SUBARU Billy Anderson, owner of the local car dealership, has donated 100 elementary level STEM-related books to Lincoln Park Primary School. Inspired by a nationwide Subaru initiative, Anderson Subaru conducted their "Anderson Subaru Loves Learning Book Donation Program" in August. Its customers were given the opportunity to sign a tag placed inside a book. NEMOURS CHILDREN’S CLINIC The
Florida Department of Health awarded Nemours Children’s Clinic, Pensacola, and the Division of Audiology the Audiology Award of Excellence for follow-up with newborn hearing screenings. This is the second time in the past three years that Nemours in Pensacola has received this highly-acclaimed recognition.
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MORE THAN A GAME On Saturday, I sat in the Blue Wahoos Stadium press box with Commissioner Lumon May watching the 2015 Soul Bowl as youth teams from Magee and Legion fields battled for the city football title. On the field was a swarm of little boys, mostly a throng of helmets and shoulder pads engulfing bodies that were little more than skinny legs and arms running and tackling. The stands were crowded, parents and grandparents watching their babies play. At the beginning of each game, the teams marching onto the field rivaled any NFL or college introduction. Colored smoke filled the air. Cheerleaders and parents created an aisle for their players. Fireworks boomed as the boys ran into the stadium. Sitting with Lumon in the stands, I thought about his father, Rev. Theophalis May, the man for whom the community center at Legion Field is named. How proud he would be to see what his son, family and friends have created. Four years ago, Lumon, co-founder and director of the Southern Youth Sports Association, met with Blue Wahoos owner Quint Studer to work out how to play the Soul Bowl at the newly-opened Bayfront Stadium. Studer wanted the stadium to be seen as a place open to all citizens and sports. It was an expensive proposition, but sponsors came forward to make it happen.
I also thought of another person dear to Lumon while I watched the games—his grandmother, Ruby Lee Jackson, who passed away four years ago. She was born on the fourth of July in Evergreen, Ala. Before she passed, Ruby Lee Jackson saw her children, more than a dozen grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren prosper. For decades, she worked for the City of Pensacola as a custodian, first at the Fricker Center and later at the Vickery Center. For wages barely above the minimum, Ms. Jackson shepherded generations of inner-city kids. She had keys to the gym and kept an eye on the kids who flocked to play, not being afraid to swing a broom if someone sassed her. Lumon has often shared how his grandmother inspired him to become involved in coaching youth athletics. Though he doesn’t mention it, I know he does the Soul Bowl at Blue Wahoos Stadium to honor his father and grandmother. The touchdowns, trophies and a year’s worth of bragging rights are nice, but the Soul Bowl is so much more. The games are about community and family, those in the stands and those watching from heaven. {in}rick@inweekly.net
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After months of hard work, the 118 women who have been working to raise the funds to build a home as part of Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2015 have finally started construction. Builders raised a total of $71,369 to go toward building costs of the home, located at 2914 N. Roosevelt Street. “Our teams did such a great job of partnering with members of the local business community to fund the home,” said Nancy Wolfe, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Director of Development and Communication. Women Build teams broke ground October 3, taking turns building for the rest of the week. Last Wednesday, the Creative Learning Academy and Global Village teams were on site working on the frame of the home. When completed, the home will be sold with a zero-interest mortgage to mother of two, Donna Snowden. Snowden said that she is excited to have a place for her and her children to call home, because she understands the importance of stability in a household. “It's very important for them to have stability,” she said. “When I was younger, we moved a lot. I remember going to several schools and meeting a lot of people. It's very important, because my two daughters won't have to move from place to place.” JOLLY PROMOTES WEBSTER Last week, U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced that he would not seek to be the next Speaker of the House. The position became open after Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) announced in late September that he was stepping down and resigning from Congress, effective Oct. 31. Florida Congressman David Jolly had gone to the Republican Caucus meeting on Oct. 8 prepared to nominate Rep. Dan Webster for the post, so he wasn’t surprised by McCarthy’s announcement.
Inweekly reached Jolly the afternoon McCarthy withdrew from the race. “I had come to conclusion in the last week that there was no way Kevin could get to 218 votes on the House floor, which would be required for him to become the next speaker,” he said on “Pensacola Speaks” on News Talk 1370 WCOA. “What Kevin did today was an honorable thing. He realized that he is not the leader that could unite the party and lead the Congress, so he removed himself from consideration.” Jolly believes Webster, a fellow Floridian from Winter Garden, has the experience and temperament to be House Speaker. “He was the Speaker of the House for the State of Florida as a Republican during a Democratic governorship,” Jolly said. “He understands that we have to work together in divided government to advance our own principles, and, in our case, our conservative principles.” He said that current times call for a different role for the Speaker of the House. He said that Boehner and other House leaders have shied away from certain issues, because they considered them “too politically toxic.” “Now is the time where we don't need a Speaker of the House with a high profile that becomes the face of the Republican Party across the country,” he said. “We need a speaker who can demonstrate success in governing. Let's get boarder security and immigration done. Let's get our budget done before we face a shutdown. Let's get a transportation package done, and let's debate the President's foreign policy.” Jolly, who is also running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio, said that he and Webster share a similar leadership philosophy. “Dan and I share a very simple premise,” he said. “We would rather wrestle with hard issues, resolve them, and lose an election because we fought for issues we believed in, than
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FOOD TRUCK REVIVAL The food trucks are almost here; almost, but not quite. After two years of debate and a meaningless pilot program, the city of Pensacola finally appears to be paving the way for food trucks. City council members managed to grant initial approval of a proposed food truck ordinance on Oct. 8, with their final decision on the new ordinance to come in November. Council’s first-reading approval of the ordinance comes as public demand for action on the issue has built. “We need to get something on the books,” Mayor Ashton Hayward urged council members. “I think a few of you feel that way.” The conversation about food trucks has gone on so long primarily because of disagreements between food truck operators and downtown restaurant owners. Established restaurants, credited with contributing to downtown’s revitalization in recent years, fear that food trucks will negatively impact their businesses. A handful of members of the downtown dining community expressed their concerns to the council once again. “We feel that the entrepreneurial spirit is a wonderful thing, but, as the first gentleman said, it’s not free,” said Jack Williams, whose family owns Seville Quarter. “We just hope that you will consider those of us who invest in brick and mortar.” Pepper Dowdy, co-founder of the Pensacola Food Truck Coalition, told council
his group supported an ordinance governing food trucks “as long as it’s fair.” “This should be a compromise between all of us,” Dowdy said. The nut of the food truck debate centers on downtown, specifically along South Palafox Street. The ordinance that will be voted on second reading doesn’t allow food trucks on South Palafox between Garden Street and Plaza De Luna. But it is void of a so-called buffer zone preferred by the restaurant owners that would prohibit operating a food truck within a prescribed distance from an established brick-and-mortar business. Referencing the absence of the buffer zone, Councilman Brian Spencer described the new ordinance as “gutted.” He implored council to consider the interest of downtown business owners — “We don’t want to kill the golden goose” — who he said could not be in attendance to fully state their own case. “They’re not out there, they’re not able to be here,” he said. “They’re working.” Councilman Larry Johnson argued the food trucks didn’t pose a real threat the restaurants. He relayed a conversation with Chips Kirchenfeld, co-owner of Dharma Blue. “He said, ‘Larry, I’ve never seen a food truck put a restaurant out of business,’” Johnson said. “I think we should give this a chance.” Council ended up making a few tweaks to the food truck ordinance, which was a combination of ones proposed by Johnson and Councilman Charles Bare, prior to approving its first public reading. However, further changes may be made at the Nov. 12 council meeting. Spencer, Councilman P.C. Wu and President Andy Terhaar said they would need to see additional tweaks—primarily, the addition of the buffer zone—in order to support the ordinance. “Come next month,” Terhaar said, “I just hope to see a few minor tweaks.”{in}
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BEST BAR OVERALL Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar 5 1/2 Bar The Fish House Deck Bar Play BEST NIGHT CLUB Winner: Seville Quarter Blend Lounge Capt’n Fun Beach Club Emerald City BEST BAR–DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA Winner: Play 5 1/2 Bar The Cabaret Old Hickory Whiskey Bar BEST BAR–CORDOVA AREA Winner: Coyotes Sports Bar Cabana Nightclub Spanish Trail Pub & Eatery Wisteria Tavern BEST BAR–NORTH PENSACOLA/ NINE MILE ROAD/UWF Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Mugs & Jugs O’Riley’s Irish Pub The Stage Northside BEST BAR–WEST PENSACOLA/ PERDIDO KEY Winner: The Elbow Room Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Hub Stacey’s At The Point The Jellyfish
BEST HAPPY HOUR Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar The Cabaret Old Hickory Whiskey Bar Play BEST DRINK SPECIALS Winner: Play Emerald City The Fish House Deck Bar Hub Stacey’s BEST LADIES’ NIGHT Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar Blend Lounge Hub Stacey’s Ozone Pizza Pub BEST COVER CHARGE WORTH PAYING Winner: Seville Quarter Emerald City Vinyl Music Hall Wild Greg’s Saloon BEST BAR TO PEOPLE WATCH Winner: Emerald City The Fish House Deck Bar Seville Quarter World of Beer BEST BAR TO DRINK ALONE Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse 5 1/2 Bar The Elbow Room Restaurant IRON BEST DAY DRINKING Winner: Casino Beach Bar & Grille Hub Stacey’s New York Nick’s Paradise Bar & Grill
The Dock Paradise Bar & Grill
Emerald City Vinyl Music Hall
BEST MARTINI Winner: 5 1/2 Bar Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse Restaurant IRON
BEST DJ Winner: Albert Lao (Seville Quarter) Ramsey Coates (AnyDayDJ) JR Davis (Emerald City) Anthony “Tony C” Montano (Capt’n Fun Beach Club/ The Fish House Deck Bar)
BEST MARGARITA Winner: 5 1/2 Bar Casino Beach Bar & Grille LandShark Landing (at Margaritaville Beach Hotel) Red Fish Blue Fish BEST SHOT Winner: Irish Carbomb (Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub) Breakfast at Blend (Blend Lounge) Oatmeal Cookie (Play) Sunday Specials (Emerald City) BEST SIGNATURE DRINK Winner: King Koopa (Play) Fish House Punch (The Fish House Deck Bar) French 75 (5 1/2 Bar) The Old Hickory (Old Hickory Whiskey Bar) BEST SELECTION OF BEER ON TAP Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Pensacola Bay Brewery The Ticket Sports Bar World of Beer BEST SELECTION OF BOTTLED BEER Winner: World of Beer The Elbow Room Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom The Magnolia
BEST BAR–PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: Casino Beach Bar & Grille Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub Paradise Bar & Grill Sandshaker Lounge & Package
BEST DRINK MENU Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar 5 1/2 Bar The Elbow Room Restaurant IRON
BEST SELECTION OF CANNED BEER Winner: The Tin Cow Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom The Magnolia World of Beer
BEST BAR–MILTON/PACE Winner: Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill Back Alley Sports Grill (at Oops Alley) Blackwater Bistro Doc’s Courtyard Bar and Cafe
BEST DAIQUIRI Winner: Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar The Dock Flounder’s Chowder House Paradise Bar & Grill
BEST BARTENDER Winner: Bryant Liggett (The Fish House Deck Bar) Patrick Bolster (5 1/2 Bar) Chris Brown (Vinyl Music Hall) Bree Pittman (New York Nick’s)
BEST BUSHWACKER Winner: Sandshaker Lounge & Package Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar
BEST DANCE FLOOR Winner: Seville Quarter Capt’n Fun Beach Club
BEST PLACE TO MEET FRIENDS AFTER WORK Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar
BEST BAR TO MEET NEW PEOPLE Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar The Cabaret Old Hickory Whiskey Bar Play BEST SELECTION OF WINE BY THE GLASS Winner: The Wine Bar On Palafox Jackson’s Steakhouse The Magnolia Restaurant IRON
BEST BAR WITH A VIEW Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge Casino Beach Bar & Grille Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille BEST BAR AMBIANCE Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar 5 1/2 Bar The Elbow Room The Magnolia BEST BAR FOR GAMES Winner: Play The East Hill Yard The Elbow Room The Islander BEST BAR FOR POKER Winner: The Handlebar Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub Pensacola Greyhound Poker Room Rocky’s Bar
BEST SELECTION OF WINE BY THE BOTTLE Winner: Restaurant IRON Jackson’s Steakhouse Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille The Magnolia
BEST BAR FOR BINGO Winner: The Other Side (at Emerald City) Coyotes Sports Bar Play Seville Quarter
BEST SPORTS BAR Winner: New York Nick’s Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant The Ticket Sports Bar
BEST TRIVIA NIGHT Winner: The Cabaret The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge Mellow Mushroom World of Beer BEST KARAOKE NIGHT Winner: Play The Cabaret Hub Stacey’s Sir Richard’s Bar
BEST SPORTS TEAM CLUB HEADQUARTERS Winner: New York Nick’s Play Seville Quarter The Ticket Sports Bar BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR Winner: The Magnolia The Elbow Room Play Wisteria Tavern BEST PET-FRIENDLY BAR Winner: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar The Cabaret Hub Stacey’s The Magnolia BEST HOTEL BAR Winner: Cavu Club (at Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel) H2O (at Hilton Pensacola Beach) Paradise Bar & Grill (at Paradise Inn) Riptides Sports Grill (at Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach)
BEST BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC Winner: Vinyl Music Hall Paradise Bar & Grill Seville Quarter World of Beer BEST JUKEBOX Winner: The Elbow Room Azalea Cocktail Lounge Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub Wisteria Tavern BEST BAR FOOD Winner: The Magnolia The Elbow Room Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom New York Nick’s
Betsy Badwater invites you to join her for the Grand Opening of her very own new tattoo shop: Sweet Betsy Tattoos. The party will be held at 6pm on Sunday, November 8th in the same location she has been working for years (Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio).
THANKS FOR VOTING US RUNNER-UP BEST PUB CRAWL ON THE COAST (AGAIN)!
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BEST WOMEN’S APPAREL Winner: Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Between Boutique Bluetique Fig. (at Duh for Garden and Home) BEST ACCESSORIES Winner: Between Boutique Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Lee Tracy Boutique SoBo Boutique
BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP Winner: The Pete Moore Automotive Team Pensacola Honda Sandy Sansing Vince Whibbs BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP Winner: Frontier Motors The Pete Moore Automotive Team Sandy Sansing Ted Ciano’s BEST MOTORCYCLE SHOP Winner: Harley-Davidson of Pensacola Adventure Motorsports of NWF D&D Cycles Inc. Pensacola Motorsports BEST BICYCLE SHOP Winner: Truly Spokin Bicycle Co. Bikes Plus CycleSports Bicycles Gulf Coast Cycle and Tri BEST BOUTIQUE Winner: SoBo Boutique Between Boutique Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Scout BEST MEN’S APPAREL Winner: Mainline Don Alans Southbound Apparel Waterboyz
BEST SHOPPING AREA/ DISTRICT Winner: SOGO Cordova Downtown East Hill BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE Winner: Elite Repeats & Boutique Alyssa’s Antique Depot Plato’s Closet Rococo BEST THRIFT STORE Winner: Waterfront Bargain Centers Goodwill Salvation Army Teen Challenge Super Thrift BEST ATHLETIC/OUTDOOR STORE Winner: Running Wild David Bowen Sporting Goods Intracoastal Outfitters Waterboyz BEST FURNITURE STORE Winner: Duh for Garden and Home Alyssa’s Antique Depot Luxe Home Interiors Urban Objects BEST HOME DÉCOR AND ACCESSORIES Winner: Aqua Decor & Design Alyssa’s Antique Depot Duh for Garden and Home Urban Objects
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BEST ANTIQUES Winner: Alyssa’s Antique Depot Miles Antique Mall On the Avenue Time and Time Again BEST FLEA MARKET Winner: T & W Flea Market Fort Walton Beach Flea Market Franklin Antiques Flea Market Gulf Breeze Flea Market BEST GIFT SHOP Winner: Urban Objects Artesana Imports Mainline Pizzaz
BEST NURSERY/PLANTS Winner: Floral Tree Gardens Bailey’s Produce and Nursery B & C Nursery Duh for Garden and Home BEST GREEN BUSINESS Winner: Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Coldwater Gardens East Hill Edible Gardening Flora Bama Farms
BEST PLACE TO BUY GREETING CARDS/STATIONERY Winner: Mainline Artesana Imports Duh for Garden and Home Nancy’s Catering & Events
BEST PET STORE Winner: The Spotted Dog (at Duh for Garden and Home) Joyful Pets (at Alyssa’s Antique Depot) Petco PetSmart
BEST COMIC BOOK STORE Winner: TBS Comics 3 Alarm Comics Pensacola Pop Comics Price Busters Games
BEST HARDWARE STORE Winner: Pensacola Hardware Hall’s Hardware & Lumber Innerarity ACE Hardware Reynolds Hardware
BEST NEW STORE Winner: SoBo Boutique 3 Alarm Comics Between Boutique The Sequined Magnolia (at Angel’s Garden Unique Gift Shop)
BEST MUSIC GEAR Winner: Blues Angel Music Dollarhide’s Music Center Schmidt’s Music Tringas Music
BEST JEWELER Winner: Bere’ Jewelers Elebash’s Jewelers Trade Shop Susan Campbell Jewelry BEST UNIQUE JEWELRY Winner: Susan Campbell Jewelry Jewelers Trade Shop Rock Hard Designs Trinity Collection BEST SURF/SKATE SHOP Winner: Waterboyz
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BEST RECORD STORE Winner: Revolver Records Luther Perry’s Variety Shop Miles Antique Mall Music Box BEST CIGAR SHOP Winner: Cordova Cigars Grand Reserve Cigar & Smoke Shop Sam’s Tobacco Tinder Box
Bambooze Fine Wine & Liquor Fusion Fine Wine & Spirits BEST WINE SHOP Winner: Aragon Wine Market Anna’s Fine Wines ( at Joe Patti’s) The East Hill Yard Seville Quarter BEST WINE TASTINGS Winner: Aragon Wine Market City Grocery Seville Quarter So Gourmet BEST GROCERY STORE Winner: Apple Market Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Fresh Market Shoreline Food Store and International Deli BEST ASIAN FOOD MARKET Winner: Saigon Oriental Market & Deli Bien Dong Oriental Market Bogo Oriental Market Viet HOA Oriental Food Market BEST GOURMET/SPECIALTY FOOD Winner: Bodacious Olive Apple Market Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Four Winds International Food Market BEST GONE-BUT-NOT-FORGOTTEN STORE Winner: Page & Palette Fiddlesticks Gayfers Subterranean Books
BEST LIQUOR STORE Winner: Richey’s Aloha Wine & Liquor
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BEST HAIR SALON Winner: Volume ONE Arrow Salon & Spa Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Style Downtown BEST HAIR STYLIST Winner: Maxine Lyvers (Arrow Salon & Spa) Hurst Butts (Volume ONE) Cortney Campus (Style Downtown) Rachel Mailhes (Epic Inc.) BEST HAIR COLORIST Winner: Rebecca Taylor (Vivid. Artistic Hair Design) Brittany Carroll (Volume ONE) Karla Varley (Volume ONE) Melody Walker (Izzo Cutter & Company) BEST MEN’S HAIR STYLIST Winner: Bobby Cutter (Volume ONE) Megan Anderson (Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio) Jason Taylor (Volume ONE) Stacey Wilkins (Hair De Lux’e) BEST MASSAGE Winner: Escape Wellness Spa Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Stay The Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST Winner: Lydia Nixon (Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio) Natosha Cruz (Still Waters Day & Medical Spa) Stephanie Knight (Escape Wellness Spa) Dawn Yarborough (Dawn Yarborough Massage Therapy) BEST PEDICURE Winner: Nail Lounge Escape Wellness Spa Polished Nail Bar Pensacola Still Waters Day & Medical Spa BEST MANICURE Winner: Polished Nail Bar Pensacola Fashion Nails Nail Lounge Nail Talk BEST WAXING Winner: Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Brazilian Sexy Wax Boutique Escape Wellness Spa Serendipity Skincare Studio BEST FACIAL Winner: Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Escape Wellness Spa Serendipity Skincare Studio Stay The Spa BEST SKIN CARE OVERALL Winner: Welch Skin Care Escape Wellness Spa Stay The Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa
BEST DAY SPA Winner: Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Eimaj Spa, Esthetics, & Hair Studio Escape Wellness Spa Stay The Spa BEST TANNING Winner: Escape Wellness Spa Palm Beach Tan Serendipity Skincare Studio Stay The Spa BEST GYM Winner: Anytime Fitness Downtown Downtown YMCA Pensacola Fitness Club Planet Fitness BEST PERSONAL TRAINER Winner: Troy Ulshoeffer (Fixed on Fitness) Lorenzo Aguilar (Anytime Fitness Downtown) Lameka Butler (Turbo Fit Studio Inc.) Erin Zeigler (4 Shore Fit) BEST YOGA Winner: Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center Bikram Yoga Pensacola Pure Pilates URU Yoga and Beyond BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR Winner: Nancy LaNasa (Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center & Abhaya Above) Lissa Dees (Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center & The Bar Milton Strength & Conditioning Gym) Nicole Trboyevich (Bikram Yoga Pensacola) Stacey Vann (Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center) BEST PILATES Winner: Pure Pilates Pilates by Val Pilates Core Training Pure Barre Pensacola BEST FITNESS CLASSES Winner: YMCA Downtown Pensacola Barre Pure Barre Pensacola Pure Pilates BEST NON-GYM WORKOUT Winner: Pure Barre Pensacola 4 Shore Fit Fixed on Fitness Mako CrossFit BEST OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP Winner: Fixed on Fitness 4 Shore Fit Mean Green Bootcamp YMCA Downtown BEST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Winner: Ideal Weight Loss Health Advantage Weight Loss Centers Healthy Lives™ Powered by Baptist Health Care Medi-Weightloss Clinics BEST HOSPITAL Winner: Baptist Hospital Gulf Breeze Hospital
Sacred Heart Health System West Florida Hospital BEST BANK Winner: Regions Bank Bank of Pensacola BB&T Gulf Coast Community Bank BEST CREDIT UNION Winner: Pen Air Federal Credit Union Central Credit Union of Florida Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR Winner: Edward Jones GoodWin Asset Management Pen Air Federal Credit Union Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY Winner: Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® Keller Williams® Realty Main Street Properties RE/MAX New Horizons Realty BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY Winner: NAI Halford Beck Partners Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® Exit Realty NFI Property Management Division BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Winner: Skip Geiser (Main Street Properties) Logan DeVries (NAI Halford) John Ellis (Main Street Properties) Conna O’Donovan (RE/MAX New Horizons Realty) BEST BOUTIQUE OR INDEPENDENT HOTEL/INN Winner: Sole Inn and Suites Lee House Margaritaville Beach Hotel Paradise Inn BEST HOTEL–PENSACOLA BEACH Winner: Hilton Pensacola Beach Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Margaritaville Beach Hotel Paradise Inn BEST HOTEL–PENSACOLA Winner: Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel Hampton Inn Pensacola Airport Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Sole Inn and Suites BEST POOL & SPA COMPANY Winner: Pensacola Pools Aqua Pool & Patio Pinch A Penny Robert’s Pool BEST ARCHITECTURE FIRM Winner: Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture Brett Duch Architect Caldwell Associates Quina Grundhoefer Architects
BEST LAW FIRM Winner: Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Beggs & Lane RLLP Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Rafferty & Proctor, P.A. Taylor, Warren, & Weidner, P.A. BEST ATTORNEY Winner: Chris Crawford (Law Office of Chris Crawford) Fred Levin (Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Rafferty & Proctor, P.A.) Arthur A. Shimek (Law Office of Arthur A. Shimek) Keith Weidner (Taylor, Warren, & Weidner, P.A.) BEST INSURANCE AGENCY Winner: Carpenter Insurance, Inc. All Risk Insurance Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Joe L. Pace Insurance BEST CHIROPRACTOR Winner: Dr. Jonathan Newlin (Newlin Chiropractic) Dr. Vicki Schwantes Dempsey (Chiropractic Solutions of Pensacola) Dr. Derek Finger (Derek Finger, DC) Dr. Eric Frank (Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center) BEST DENTIST Winner: Dr. Stu Bonnin (Stu Bonnin DMD, Pediatric Dentistry) Dr. Anissa Ottley (Avalon Dental) Dr. George Talbert (Daniel & Talbert) Dr. Stephen Zieman (Gibson, Renfroe, & Zieman PA) BEST ORTHODONTIST Winner: Dr. Ben Fishbein (Fishbein Orthodontics) Dr. Ed Shehee, Jr. (Shehee & Callahan Orthodontics ) Dr. Clay Sims (Sims Orthodontics) Dr. Greg Woodfin (Woodfin Cabassa Orthodontics) BEST PEDIATRICIAN Winner: Dr. Corey Wolff (Wolff Center for Child & Adolescent Health) Dr. Philip Dean (Pensacola Pediactrics) Dr. Randall Reese (Pensacola Pediactrics) Dr. Andy White (West Florida Medical Group) BEST GENERAL CARE PHYSICIAN Winner: Dr. Lanway Ling (Lanway Ling Family Medicine) Dr. Paul Freitas (Baptist Medical Group) Dr. Christopher Rush (West Florida Medical Group) Dr. Mark Ryan (Woodlands Medical Specialists) BEST PSYCHIATRIST Winner: Dr. Cris Jagar (The Anchor Clinic) Dr. Jacobo Cruz Dr. Vince Dillon, Sr. (Psychological Associates) Dr. Venkata Sompalli (Lakeview Center/Baptist Medical Group)
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John “Jay” Fraiser as an Associate of the Firm Jay joins McDonald Fleming Moorhead after practicing for more than a decade in Atlanta, primarily in the area of real estate law. Before attending law school, Jay received a degree in accounting from Mississippi State, summa cum laude. Jay then obtained his Juris Doctorate from Tulane University School of Law and is licensed to practice in Florida, Georgia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He looks forward to serving the Pensacola community in the areas of real estate litigation, real estate development and all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.
We are proud to welcome
Jay Fraiser www.pensacolalaw.com (850) 477-0660 2 New Locations Downtown Pensacola 127 Palafox Place, Suite 500 719 South Palafox Street
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BEST OB/GYN Winner: Dr. Victor Hultstrand (Woodlands Medical Specialists) Dr. Jairan Duke-Elmore (Sacred Heart Medical Group) Dr. Julia Hoffman (The Women’s Group) Dr. Erika Schneider (Baptist Medical Group) BEST OPTOMETRIST Winner: Dr. Suzanne Day ( Mills Eye + Facial Surgery) Dr. Robert Harbour (Center For Sight) Dr. Clare Leonard (Coastal Family Eyecare ) Dr. Gene Terrezza (Terrezza & Associates) BEST DERMATOLOGIST Winner: Dr. Kevin Welch (Welch Skin Care) Dr. Scott McMartin (Medical Center Clinic) Dr. C. Wade Peters Dr. Amy Pote Watson (Dermatology Associates of Northwest Florida ) BEST PLASTIC SURGEON Winner: Dr. Nathan Patterson (Patterson Plastic Surgery) Dr. Peter Butler (Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery) Dr. Jacque LeBeau (LeBeau Clinic) Dr. Ted Ortega (Ortega Plastic Surgery)
BEST PHARMACY Winner: Pensacola Apothecary Jackson-Pace Pharmacy Rx Express Pharmacy Thrif-T Drug BEST WALK-IN CLINIC Winner: Baptist Urgent Care CVS Minute Clinic ProHealth Sacred Heart Urgent Care BEST VET Winner: Safe Harbor Animal Hospital East Hill Animal Hospital Scenic Hills Veterinary Hospital Warrington Veterinary Clinic BEST DOG GROOMER Winner: Doggy Stylz Grooming Salon Cain’s Dog House K9 Splash-N-Dash ShamPoochies BEST DOGGIE DAY CARE/ BOARDING Winner: Play ’n Stay Luxury Boarding (at Olive Branch Pet Hospital) A Home Away From Home (Spanish Trail Veterinary Hospital) Cain’s Dog House Pensacola Pet Resort (East Hill Animal Hospital) BEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Winner: Omega Construction and Design, Inc. Greenhut Construction
Gulf Coast Construction Morette Company
Betsy Tattoos Kaoz Tattoo and Piercing Studio
BEST LANDSCAPING Winner: The Wallace Company Executive Landscaping The Groundskeeper New Roots Lawn & Landscapes
BEST TATTOO ARTIST Winner: Gabe Smith a.k.a. Famous Gabe (Famous Gabe’s Hula Moon Tattoo & Piercing) Betsy Badwater (Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio/ Sweet Betsy Tattoos) Shauncey Fury (Famous Gabe’s Hula Moon Tattoo & Piercing) Brandon Price (INkSANE Asylum)
BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER Winner: Dee McDavid Interiors In Detail Interiors Lacy Phillips Designs McAlpin Interiors BEST AD AGENCY Winner: Ideaworks Appleyard Agency EW Bullock Associates idgroup BEST ART GALLERY Winner: Artel Gallery Blue Morning Gallery Mainline Quayside Art Gallery BEST FRAMERY Winner: Aiken Picture Frames South Inc. Framery & Gallery Framing By Design Just Plain Putter BEST TATTOO & PIERCING STUDIO Winner: Famous Gabe’s Hula Moon Tattoo & Piercing 3D Ink Tattoo & Art Studio Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio/ Sweet
BEST SPECIAL EVENT SPACE Winner: 5eleven Event Hosting Lee House Palafox House Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Community Center BEST BAKERY Winner: J’s Pastry Shop Adonna’s Bakery and Cafe George Artisan Bakery & Bistro Oh Snap! Cupcakes BEST CATERER Winner: Culinary Productions Inc. Classic City Catering Great Southern Catering & Events Nancy’s Catering & Events BEST FLORIST Winner: Fiore Celebrations Just Judy’s Flowers Supposey
Indie Pearl Photography Jordan Burch Photography Lindsey Friar Photography BEST MOVIE THEATRE Winner: Breeze Cinema 8 Carmike Pensacola Bayou 15 Ridge Cinema 8 Tree House Cinema BEST CAR WASH/ DETAILER Winner: Ronny’s Car Wash Express Dash Mobile Oil Change Hi-Tech Car Wash & Oil Change Simoniz Car Wash® BEST OIL CHANGE Winner: Bobby Likis Car Clinic / PreRepair® Dash Mobile Oil Change East Hill Automotive Center Pine Forest Automotive Center BEST AUTO SERVICE SHOP Winner: Bobby Likis Car Clinic / PreRepair® Able Auto Repair East Hill Automotive Center Pine Forest Automotive Center BEST NEW BUSINESS Winner: Pure Barre Pensacola East Hill Automotive Center Serendipity Skincare Studio Sparkplug Social
BEST PHOTOGRAPHY Winner: Aislinn Kate Photography
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BEST PLACE TO MEET YOUR FUTURE MR./MRS. Winner: The Fish House Deck Bar Gallery Night Pensacola Beach Seville Quarter BEST PLACE TO PROPOSE Winner: Pensacola Beach Jackson’s Steakhouse Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum Seville Square BEST PLACE TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING Winner: Jewelers Trade Shop Bere’ Jewelers Elebash’s Meadows’ Jewelers BEST CEREMONY VENUE Winner: 5eleven Event Hosting Lee House Old Christ Church Palafox Wharf Waterfront Reception Venue BEST RECEPTION VENUE Winner: Palafox Wharf Waterfront Reception Venue 5eleven Event Hosting Palafox House Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Community Center
BEST OFFICIANT Winner: Rev. Bryan Adams Jamie Hullenbaugh Chuck Randle Ed Spencer BEST BRIDAL STORE Winner: The Bridal Loft The Bridal Suite Renee’s Bridal Simply Elegant Couture Bridal and Prom BEST PLACE TO RENT A TUX Winner: Gent’s Formal Wear Men’s Wearhouse Randall’s Formal Wear Rein’s Formal Wear BEST BRIDAL MAKE-UP ARTIST Winner: Kat O’Connor Eliza George Sarah Peake Melody Weber BEST WEDDING HAIR SALON Winner: Arrow Salon & Spa Epic Inc. London W1 Vibe Inc. BEST WEDDING HAIR STYLIST Winner: Karla Varley (Volume ONE) Maxine Lyvers (Arrow Salon & Spa) Stacey Norris (Epic Inc.)
Cathy Sheldon (Arrow Salon & Spa) BEST WEDDING PLANNER Winner: Mēgan Kennedy (Mēgan K. Events) Sara Gillianne (Sara Gillianne Weddings & Events) Chloe Winchester (Supposey) Paul Silivos (Nancy’s Catering & Events)
BEST WEDDING DJ Winner: AnyDayDJ Boogie Inc. Everything and The Wedding Too First Day Entertainment BEST WEDDING CATERER Winner: Nancy’s Catering & Events Classic City Catering Culinary Productions Inc. Great Southern Catering & Events
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Winner: Patsy Brown Photography Alp & Isle Jessi Field Photography Melissa Wilson Photography
BEST WEDDING CAKE Winner: Betty Weber Cakes Cake Gallery Emerald Coast Custom Cakes Oh Snap! Cupcakes
BEST PHOTO BOOTH Winner: Emerald Coast Photo Booths, Inc. Ahh Snap It’s a Photo Booth Gulf Coast Photo Booth Pensacola Photo Booth
BEST WEDDING FLORIST Winner: Supposey Celebrations Fiore Sunshine Designs
BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY Winner: Caleb Pierce Visuals Lifetime Wedding Videos Mike Wood Productions StoryLive Productions BEST WEDDING BAND Winner: Lucky Town Chuck Lawson Clark & Company Continuum
BEST WEDDING RENTALS Winner: Supposey Hemstitch Vintage Rentals Marry Me Wedding Rentals Wedding Walls BEST WEDDING PARTY TRANSPORTATION Winner: Gulf Coast Pedicab Service Beach Bum Trolley Five Flags Trolley Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine
BEST PLACE TO BUY A WEDDING GIFT Winner: Artesana Imports Aqua Decor & Design Duh for Garden and Home Pizzaz BEST PLACE TO BUY BRIDESMAID GIFTS Winner: Pizzaz Artesana Imports Bluetique Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique BEST PLACE FOR A REHEARSAL DINNER Winner: The Fish House The Grand Marlin Hemingway’s Island Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OFTOWN GUESTS TO STAY Winner: Lee House Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel Hilton Pensacola Beach Sole Inn and Suites BEST HONEYMOON DESTINATION Winner: Hawaii Destin Margaritaville Beach Hotel St. Lucia
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BEST NON-PROFIT Winner: Gulf Coast Kid’s House Arc Gateway Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Council on Aging of West Florida BEST CHARITY EVENT Winner: Chocolate Fest (Gulf Coast Kid’s House) The BIG Gala (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida) Crab Cake Cook-Off (Arc Gateway) Life’s A Dance (Covenant Hospice) BEST VOLUNTEER Winner: Michelle Salzman Belle Bear DeeDee Davis Teri Levin BEST PLACE TO WORK Winner: Navy Federal Credit Union Baptist Hospital Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® Studer Group BEST BOSS Winner: Stacey Kostevicki (Gulf Coast Kid’s House) John Clark (Council on Aging of West Florida) Jeff Lewis (Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 1st DCA Region) Rishy Studer (Bodacious Olive)
BEST ARTIST Winner: Lindsey Gray Dave Bain Nina Fritz Ashton Howard BEST COMMUNITY LEADER Winner: Quint Studer Ashton Hayward Andrea Krieger Debbie Ritchie BEST RISING LEADER Winner: Devin Cole Meghan McCarthy Jon Shell Andy Terhaar BEST POLITICIAN Winner: Ashton Hayward Clay Ingram Jeff Miller Grover Robinson BEST PERSON TO HAVE ON YOUR SIDE Winner: Collier Merrill David Morgan Brian Spencer Quint Studer BEST COMMUNITY DISAPPOINTMENT/LETDOWN Winner: CMPA lease Ashton Hayward Confederate flag debate Lumon May traffic stop
BEST PLAYGROUND Winner: Alabama Square Bayview Park Hitzman-Optimist Park Perdido Kid’s Park
BEST PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS Winner: Downtown McGuire’s Irish Pub National Naval Aviation Museum Pensacola Beach
BEST PARADE Winner: Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade Grand Fiesta Parade Krewe of Wrecks Parade Pensacola Christmas Parade
BEST DAY TRIP Winner: Destin 30A/Seaside Fairhope New Orleans
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD Winner: East Hill Cordova Park East Pensacola Heights North Hill
BEST OUTDOOR MARKET/ FARMER’S MARKET Winner: Palafox Market Bailey’s Produce & Nursery Flora Bama Farms T & W Flea Market
BEST ANNUAL EVENT Winner: Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show Christmas on the Coast Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Pensacon
BEST UP-AND-COMING NEIGHBORHOOD Winner: Downtown East Pensacola Heights Navy Point Old East Hill
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BROTHER’S BBQ
3309 Gulf Beach Hwy. brothersbbqpensacola.com How long have you been in business? 2 years What inspired you to get started? We were inspired to open a restaurant after a strong response to our food at local events and festivals. They drive from all over the southeast to enjoy our home-cooked BBQ. Even world-famous Chef Curtis Stone has dropped in. How many employees do you have? 10 How do you define being the “best”? For us, we get here early every day to put as much love into our recipes as we possibly can, because you can taste the difference. What do you think sets you and your business apart? From the kitchen to the front-end staff, we strive every time you join us to make BBQ and customer service experiences you will always remember and want to tell your friends about. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our families, staff and clients; without them, we wouldn't be here. Thank you to all. Answers by: Owners Adam Rosenfield and Guy Gautney
CARMEN’S LUNCH BAR
407 S. Palafox, Ste. B, carmenslunchbar.com How long have you been in business? Three years. What inspired you to get started? I've always had dreams of owning my own restaurant. When Quint and Rishy Studer announced their plans for the Pensacola Business Challenge, I embraced the opportunity! The space is very small, so the design was inspired by small bars and restaurants in Europe and New Orleans. How many employees do you have? 12 How do you define being the “best”? I think that being the "best" means that you have made an impression on your customer
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for doing something differently and, most importantly, consistently. There is a huge difference between good and great. We believe in being great, so we work hard for it every day. What do you think sets you and your business apart? At Carmen's we are known for our unique menu, warm service and intimate setting. I think it is the flavorful food and colorful presentation of our dishes that make our food stand out. Carmen's has also become a meeting spot where there is a sense of community and camaraderie. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My appetite and my desire to make people happy continually inspire me to do my best. I love great food! It drives me every day. My mother was the best caterer; the power her delicious cuisine had to make people happy made me want to follow her lead. Answers by: MariCarmen Josephs, Chef/ Owner
CHRISOULA'S CHEESECAKE SHOPPE & CAFE
236 W. Garden St., Ste. 2A chrisoulascheesecakeshoppe.com How long have you been in business? Over eight years What inspired you to get started? I grew up in the restaurant business and have the knowledge of what it takes to keep a business running. I enjoy it very much. How many employees do you have? Six How do you define being the “best”? Customer satisfaction of food, service, and price What do you think sets you and your business apart? We bake all our cheesecakes in house, we use the freshest and finest ingredients — always fresh, never frozen. Whole cheesecakes are made to order. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My inspiration is my father, Spero Athanasios. Answers by: Chrisoula Athanasios Hulion, Owner/Baker
CONSTANT COFFEE & TEA
615 Scenic Hwy., constantcoffeeandtea.com How long have you been in business? Almost two years What inspired you to get started? No one would let me do all the cool stuff floating around in my brain.
How many employees do you have? Five How do you define being the “best”? Winning best of the coast. What else matters? What do you think sets you and your business apart? Passion, creativity, and a love of research. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My regulars. I want them to know their usual is always waiting. Answers by: Philip Switzer, Boss
END OF THE LINE CAFE
610 E. Wright St., eotlcafe.com How long have you been in business? 13 years What inspired you to get started? A longtime love of cooking. Creating modern healthy alternatives of our favorite foods was something I wanted to do professionally and hopefully change the way people looked at health food. How many employees do you have? A small handful. How do you define being the “best”? Honest efforts and compassionate decisions. Being humble yet professional. Hard work with continued passion for your field and a drive to work harder. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Over the years End of The Line Cafe has grown and matured into an amazing family. Over the years I have grown and matured and have an amazing family of my own. Only difference is I get to go home and make monster costumes at the end of the day. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My daughter. And the world that is consistently changing. Both of which keep me on my toes and constantly creative. Answers by: Jen Knight-Shoemaker, Owner
THE FISH HOUSE
600 S. Barracks St. greatsaouthernrestaurants.com How long have you been in business? 17 years What inspired you to get started? Collier Merrill formed Great Southern Restaurants with his brothers, Will and Burney Merrill, and Chef Jim Shirley in 1998. Their inspiration was to create a great hangout for the community serving up good fun along with good grits! How many employees do you have? 200
How do you define being the “best”? It's our goal each and every day to provide topnotch service and food. Our guests make us the best. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Located on beautiful Pensacola Bay, overlooking Seville Harbor in downtown Pensacola. Locally owned and operated and a great staff. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The community that we serve. Answers by: Maria Goldberg, Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Events
GLOBAL GRILL
25 and 27 S. Palafox globalgrillpensacola.com How long have you been in business? 12 great years and hoping for many more. What inspired you to get started? Chef Frank’s passion for food and the yearning to be our own boss. Frank’s dad was in the military, so he lived in Europe during his high school years. He loved the tapas concept, where you can try many different flavors and dishes to comprise a meal. When we opened in 2003, we were the first tapas restaurant on the Gulf Coast. With his love of several styles of cooking--Mediterranean, Asian, Cajun, Southern--Frank didn’t want to be locked into one particular style of cooking. Global Grill was born. How many employees do you have? Around 35. And we love every single one of them. Most of the time. How do you define being the “best”? Serving an excellent product with consistency and love. Paying attention to details. Keeping our employees happy, which in turn leads to making our customers happy. What do you think sets you and your business apart? It all starts with amazing food. All of our sauces, dressings, ice creams--everything is made from scratch to get the best flavors. Frank butchers our steaks in-house. We grind, stuff and smoke our own sausages. We cure and smoke our own bacon. The list goes on. Add to that our wonderful service and an upscale but laidback atmosphere, and we think the combo works. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our customers, of course! We know that there are many dining options in Pensacola, and we are grateful they choose to
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dine with us. We want to keep improving, progressing and keeping it fresh and fun. Answers by: Jane Taylor, Owner/Manager
HOPJACKS PIZZA KITCHEN & TAPROOM
10 S. Palafox, hopjacks.com How long have you been in business? Seven and a half years What inspired you to get started? Pensacola was in desperate need of a late-night food venue that wasn't a drive-through, fast-food place. Also, the craft beer movement needed to be in Pensacola. How many employees do you have? 50 How do you define being the “best”? A team of hard workers striving for a common goal and putting in 100% effort consistently to achieve what we could not achieve alone. What do you think sets you and your business apart? The diversity of our guests gave us the slogan "ties to tattoos". Everyone is welcome. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The voices in our heads. Answers by: Joe Abston, Entrepreneur
HOT SPOT BARBECUE
901 E. La Rua St. facebook.com/HotSpotPensacola How long have you been in business? Two and a quarter years What inspired you to get started? We have a spirit-led desire to serve great barbecue. How many employees do you have? 15 How do you define being the “best”? Truly blessed to have such a wonderful reputation. It is very humbling knowing that it takes a lot of people to like what we are doing and take their time to vote. What do you think sets you and your business apart? A fun and friendly atmosphere where we truly appreciate that our guests can go anywhere to eat. We strive to prove ourselves worthy every day. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our faith in God's word promising to prosper good work, and this great country, which allows us the freedom to work every day. Answers by: Jim Hlubek, General Manager and Cheri Hlubek, Catering Manager
ICHIBAN
5555 N Davis Hwy., ichibanpensacola.com How long have you been in business? 12 years What inspired you to get started? We wanted to create sushi everybody feels comfortable ordering. How many employees do you have? 25 Who or what inspires you to be your best? We like catering to individual tastes rather than insisting on our ideas only. We are always willing to go the extra mile to achieve high-quality food and excellent service with a welcoming ambiance. Answers by: Lin and Jean Hyechin, Owners
JACKSON’S STEAKHOUSE
400 S. Palafox, greatsouthernrestaurants.com How long have you been in business? 17 years What inspired you to get started? In 1998, October 15, 2015
a group of entrepreneurs were inspired to renovate the old building and open a restaurant in historic downtown. The restaurant was inspired by Andrew Jackson who, in 1821, accepted the transfer of Florida from Spain to the United States in Ferdinand Plaza directly in front of the restaurant. How many employees do you have? 45 How do you define being the “best”? It is the goal of the Merrill Brothers, Chef Irv Miller and Director of Operations Steve Ooms to provide the very best in service and food to our guests each and every day. Our customers make us the best. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Located in historic downtown Pensacola overlooking Plaza Ferdinand, locally owned and operated and our staff. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our customers inspire us to be the best. Answers by: Maria Goldberg, Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Events
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RESTAURANT IRON
22 N. Palafox St., restaurantiron.com How long have you been in business? We have been in business for a little over three years and at our new location since December. What inspired you to get started? Chef Alex, after working in some of the best restaurants in New Orleans, wanted to return to his hometown of Pensacola. He had a desire to help evolve the Pensacola community by providing a fresh, artistic approach to the culinary scene. How many employees do you have? 25 How do you define being the “best”? We think the best is defined by loving what you do and inviting other people to see that in your work. For us, being the best means waking up every day and loving what you do. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We try to obtain as many of our ingredients from a 200-mile radius as possible. We focus on local, organic, nonGMO ingredients to ensure our food is as fresh as possible. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Chef Alex draws his inspiration from other chefs, mainly Thomas Keller of The French Laundry. The Restaurant IRON staff is inspired by offering healthy food to the Pensacola and surrounding communities. Answers by: Nikki Nash, Owner
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RUBY SLIPPER CAFE
non-profit can apply for a grant at brandonus.com.
509 S. Palafox, therubyslippercafe.net How long have you been in business? Founded in May 2008, in New Orleans. Opened in Pensacola on July 4, 2015. What inspired you to get started? The Ruby Slipper Cafe was inspired by a powerful sense of homecoming when we returned to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The original location was built as part of returning buildings in our flooded neighborhood back into commerce. How many employees do you have? Altogether we have 170 employees, 35 of them are in Pensacola. How do you define being the “best”?
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Providing the best breakfast and brunch food, excellent coffee and cocktails, excellent service in a lively atmosphere. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Fresh ingredients, unique menu items, items made in-house daily, fresh roasted and brewed coffee, great (strong) cocktails and a focus on excellent customer service. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our customers! The customers in Pensacola have been gracious in their positive feedback and grateful for our restaurant opening. Answers by: Jennifer Weishaupt, Owner
on the flavor, quality and presentation of our meals. We want our food to speak for itself; that it is authentic Thai food, and I think it does just that. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Seeing reviews and hearing all the customers say our food was awesome! I'm also inspired by my mother who has given me not just her recipes, but her strong work ethic, as well. Finally, I love seeing the proud faces of my husband and daughter, who are my rocks. Answers by: Pam VanNess, Owner
How many employees do you have? 20 How do you define being the “best”? We are focused on the dynamics of a well-balanced diet and also unique flavors. We also like to make everything from scratch. Who or what inspires you to be your best? We are always looking for more ways to provide our customers with quality food. We take our business home with us each night. Answers by: Lin and Jean Hyechin, Owners
SABAI THAI CAFÉ
SAKE CAFE
4795 N. 9th Ave., sakecafepensacola.com How long have you been in business? Nine years What inspired you to get started? We were inspired to offer fine quality Asian food, which this town needed. How many employees do you have? 15 including full-time and part-time employees. What do you think sets your business apart? Japanese and Asian food is a big part of our lives. Plus our food is always fresh and good quality. Answers by: Wayan Sumadi, Chef
2130 Summit Blvd. facebook.com/SouthernLadlePensacola How long have you been in business? Since June 2015 What inspired you to get started? My grandmother. Her love of food and cooking always inspired me to be a good cook, to strive to be the best I could. She had southern charm to her core, and that is why I do what I do; to carry on her love of cooking. How many employees do you have? Four including myself. How do you define being the “best”? To me, it's about believing in yourself and putting out the best product you can. What do you think sets you and your business apart? I think I'm just like everyone else, maybe that's what is so appealing. People connect with its simplicity. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Identify and know your challenges, accept them and move past them. Answers by: Christy Rushing, Owner
4104 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, facebook.com/SabaiThaiCafe How long have you been in business? Since June 2015 What inspired you to get started? I wanted to make Thai food for the locals — delicious, fresh Thai food. My family has great recipes, and I wanted to share them with other people. My family has enjoyed creating dishes for a long time. How many employees do you have? Four team members How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is when you know what you’re doing and you do it better than anyone else. In the restaurant field, it’s when you combine your talent and your passion with a driving desire to satisfy customers. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We're not a stuffy, overlydecorated Thai restaurant; we prefer to focus
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SHARK FIN
5912 N. Davis Hwy., Ste. C sharkfinpensacola.com How long have you been in business? Five and a half years What inspired you to get started? We wanted to provide quality Chinese food, not the usual fast-food options.
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VOODOO BBQ & GRILL
1741 E. Nine Mile Road, Unit 9 voodoobbqandgrill.com How long have you been in business? VooDoo BBQ & Grill originally opened in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day 2001. We opened in Pensacola on November 11, 2014. What inspired you to get started? We love BBQ, and we love New Orleans. When we found the opportunity to combine the two, we knew it was the right concept to bring to Pensacola. How many employees do you have? 18 How do you define being the “best”? Being the best means to consistently provide outstanding food and exceptional customer service. What do you think sets you and your business apart? The quality and variety of our menu, quality cuts of meat slowsmoked in house every day, made-fromscratch Louisiana legends and signature side items. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our guests inspire us to be our best. People work hard for their money, and we view it as a true honor when our customers choose to spend their money with us. We want to make sure they receive consistent quality food and great service on every visit. Answers by: Rick West, Owner/General Manager
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THE CABARET
101 S. Jefferson St. How long have you been in business? Six years What inspired you to get started? Opportunity to preserve and grow a sector of Pensacola's community. How many employees do you have? Five How do you define being the “best”? Holding a unique level of excellence that others seek to benchmark and improve themselves. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Although business practices outside of the hospitality industry have been implemented, our customer and employee base would have to be the biggest, most enjoyable difference. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The thirst and quest for knowledge and continued betterment. Answers by: Paul Dye, Manager/Owner and Sean Sumpter, Trivia Master/Server
THE ELBOW ROOM
2213 W. Cervantes St. How long have you been in business? 52 Years How many employees do you have? Six How do you define being the “best”? We strive at the Elbow Room to deliver the best pizza and coldest beer to the Elbow Room friends and family, and every day our family grows when a new friend comes for a visit. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We aren't the average restaurant. Most people are surprised on their first visit. Most of our new friends come to The Elbow Room because someone shared how unique of a place we are. Come and experience The Elbow Room, and you will see what sets us apart. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our founder, Jim Flynn, set the standard 52 Years ago, and we strive every day to maintain the experience and service for our friends and family members of The Elbow Room. Answers by: Jonathan Owens and Lisa Touchettes, family members of The Elbow Room
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKER
5100 Bayou Blvd. mellowmushroom.com/Pensacola How long have you been in business? Inspired by the product and by a desire to work outside of a corporate structure, we opened our first location in 1994. What inspired you to get started? My wife and I were inspired to own our own business so we could work outside of the corporate October 15, 2015
structure we had been in. We wanted to be our own boss, so we took the leap. We really loved the product and Mellow atmosphere. How many employees do you have? Approximately 50 How do you define being the “best”? The best has always meant hiring the best employees and creating an enjoyable atmosphere to serve the highest-quality food with a high regard to food safety. The best in the food service industry is being the place your customers like to be. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our business is unique in the health conscious ingredients, the freshness, the organic products, the ability to serve special dietary needs and our madeto-order food by highly-trained staff. And we are funky! Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our customers are the inspiration for all our aspirations. After working in customer service in the corporate world, you realize that without your eye on the customer's wants, needs, and safety, you are just a business; not “The Business” that earns repeat business and recommendations from your customers. Answers by: Jim and Linda Livingston, Owners; Josh Flick, Supreme Manager
SEVILLE QUARTER
130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com How long have you been in business? Seville Quarter has been the Gulf Coast's Entertainment Destination since 1967. Home of the World Famous Rosie O'Grady's. What inspired you to get started? Seville Quarter was the dream of Bob Snow, who was a virtuoso trumpet player, Dixieland band leader, naturally-gifted designer, builder and energetic entrepreneur. Snow fell in love with Pensacola while in Navy Flight training. Over several years, beautiful distinctive rooms have became Pensacola’s premier entertainment and dining complex. How many employees do you have? Over the past 48 years, Seville Quarter has employed over 10,000 employees. It used to be, in Pensacola, if you worked in the hospitality business, you started at Seville Quarter. Currently, Seville Quarter has over 125 hardworking and dedicated employees. How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is what Seville Quarter and our staff does every day! Seville Quarter is only as good as the people who work here. We have the best team of loyal, long-term employees lead by a family of dedicated, hands-on owners. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Seville Quarter and the Mitchell Family are devoted to providing each guest with the highest level of customer service as outlined in "The 5 F’s:” fine quality products served in a friendly atmosphere with fast service at a fair price in a family business. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The locals of Pensacola who have made Seville Quarter their hometown En25
tertainment Destination for almost 50 years. The customer that comes into Seville Quarter for the first time and realizes that they are in one of the greatest nightclubs in the world, and they can't wait to tell their friends! Answers by: Buck Mitchell, Marketing Director
VINYL MUSIC HALL
2 S. Palafox, vinylmusichall.com How long have you been in business? Five years What inspired you to get started? A desire to bring world-class entertainment from all over the world to downtown Pensacola. How many employees do you have? Approximately 20 How do you define being the “best”? Providing a one-of-a-kind concert experience in the heart of our ever-growing downtown. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our efforts to bring not just quality, but musical diversity to downtown. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The rabid live music fans in Pensacola and the surrounding areas. Answers by: Chris Wilkes, Talent Buyer
WORLD OF BEER/BLEND LOUNGE
200 S. Palafox worldofbeer.com, blendlounge.com How long have you been in business? Personally 10 years, WOB eight years and Blend six years.
What inspired you to get started? Creating something with my best friend. How many employees do you have? 100 How do you define being the “best”? Doing your best. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Culture of constant improvement. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Family and friends; building relationships, creating opportunities and providing a great experience Answers by: Scott Zepp, Co-Founder and Co-Owner
How many employees do you have? It's just me and Amber Solnick. I think it's great that we have a small staff. We do have to work hard, but we really get to know our customers and their likes. How do you define being the “best”? We try hard! We might not always do everything perfectly, but we have good intentions. And when we mess up, we take responsibility and try to make it right. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Personal service. You can buy wine anywhere these days, from the grocery to the gas station. People come to us to support a local business and to get oneon-one help. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Of course our customers inspire us. Because we have personal relationships with many of them, we try hard to keep them happy. We recently added a wine bar to the store, because we had many customers wanting to hang out and share a glass of wine. Answers by: Charlotte Gordon, Owner
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BAMBOOZE FINE WINE & LIQUOR
27 S. Ninth Ave., aragonwinemarket.com How long have you been in business? Seven years What inspired you to get started? I always loved wine but never thought that it would be my career. I had no idea how much I would love not only being in the wine business, but how much I love the day-to-day running of a store. Having great customers makes it easy and fun.
8084 N. Davis Hwy. bamboozefinewine.com How long have you been in business? 11 years What inspired you to get started? A "thirst" for better quality wine and spirits and the opportunity to expand the Pensacola palate. How many employees do you have? Six How do you define being the “best”? In our case, "the best" directly reflects our unrelent-
ing effort to seek out top-quality spirits from around the world and introduce our customers to the pinnacle of flavor that many lesserknown, small production distilleries can offer. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Selection, selection, selection. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Family and friends. Answers by: Stephen Loveless, President
BLUETIQUE
212 S. Alcaniz St., bluetiquepensacola.com How long have you been in business? We opened in March 2013 What inspired you to get started? I have always loved retail, and when my family and I moved back to Pensacola, I knew I wanted to get back into it. I felt there was a need for a coastal-inspired woman's boutique, and I have enjoyed how our style has evolved over the years. How many employees do you have? Three How do you define being the “best”? To us, "the best" is about combining worldclass hospitality with merchandise that is characterized by quality and craftsmanship. We are all about timeless pieces with unique details. What do you think sets you and your business apart? The thing that is most important to us is our customer service. One of my favorite parts of owning Bluetique has been getting to know our customers. It's the best when you feel like good friends are walking through your door all day long.
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Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our customers. We feel so fortunate to have so many wonderful customers, and we are always trying to create an environment and inventory that we think they would like to shop. Answers by: Laura Belsinger, Owner
DUH FOR GARDEN AND HOME
501 N. 9th Avenue, duhpensacola.com How long have you been in business? Duh has been in business 15 years. But I suppose I have really been doing this my entire life. My father was an estate auctioneer, so I grew up in the business. What inspired you to get started? Duh began in a 1,500sf cinder block liquor store, using garden and home elements from around the world. We currently have 16,000sf of showrooms, courtyards and two restaurants. We really just wanted to create a shopping experience like no other with a fun and unpretentious atmosphere. How many employees do you have? Our needs are constantly evolving. In many ways, I would say Duh is a lot like Santa's workshop; we have as many elves, or Duh ninjas, as we like to call them, as we need to get the job at hand done. How do you define being the “best”? I think it's generally that we have a unique selection of home decor and gifts. We strive to select the best products on the market with the best value. We really want to offer our customers something that they won't find anywhere else. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our experience, style, creativity and a splash of the unexpected. The concept of Duh was to create a place for each individual to have an adventure for the day. We really offer everything; gifts, home decor, men's and women's clothing, items for children and pets, garden, stationery and two restaurants. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I think what inspires us is to see joy in the people we help, be it with home decor, garden, gifts or just with a personal relationship. We constantly strive to create an environment where it’s fun to shop. Answers by: Jim Rigsbee, co-owner
EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFÉ
315 W. Garden St., everman.org How long have you been in business? 42 What inspired you to get started? Ever’man was founded in order for the community to have education about health, nutrition and environmental issues; access to healthy, natural food and products at the lowest-possible prices; support for responsible, local agriculture and small business; and an example of green business practices. How many employees do you have? 80 How do you define being the “best”? At Ever’man, our policy is to provide healthier and more nutritious alternatives to conventional offerings, while providing our community with a wide variety of foods. Our buyers use a product evaluation form when October 15, 2015
bringing in new products. Items offered for sale will be expected to meet or exceed our standards. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Ever’man is dedicated to providing education to members and the community on the importance of healthy foods, environmentally- friendly products and practices, and supporting local and small businesses that provide these types of products and services. Who or what inspires you to be your best? We draw purpose from our mission; Ever’man views food as part of the chain of life with an emphasis on nutritional value and holistic health. Answers by: Maria Pinochet, Marketing Manager
FLORA BAMA FARMS
6404 Mobile Hwy. How long have you been in business? 31 years What inspired you to get started? We are honored to continue the D'amico family tradition that started in 1984. It is our deep belief that one should be able to promote local farmers, share their hard work and create sustainability for our community. How many employees do you have? 14 and growing! How do you define being the “best”? Being able to make everyone a part of the adventure every day, farm-to-table is a seriously-enriching commitment that just has to be shared to grow. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our “farmily” motto is “peace, love and collard greens.” Enough said, right? But really, we dream big. We work hard. We grow people. We share, we teach, and we do it all over again every day! Who or what inspires you to be your best? The “family”; every single person at the farm inspires daily; even our old running mates send words when the going gets tough, and farmers. Not a single person works harder than a farmer! Answers by: Sandy Veilleux, CFO, Chef and Co-Owner
MAINLINE
422 S. Palafox, mainlinearthouse.com How long have you been in business? One year What inspired you to get started? As avid travelers, Jason and I sought to bring some of our favorite experiences to downtown Pensacola. We would constantly see shops filled with great products that we couldn't find at home, and we wanted to share those experiences with the folks here. How many employees do you have? Three How do you define being the “best”? In today's world, being the "best" is so often measured by who has the most likes on Facebook or Instagram. However, for us, it's more about having great customer service and offering an experience and products that you won't find anywhere else. 27
What do you think sets you and your business apart? I think what sets Mainline apart is the approach we take to creating it. Rather than attend markets and shows, we find many of our brands and products on social media and from our customers. And rather than try to force ourselves into one genre, we've embraced several different ones. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Nothing is more inspiring than the look on a customer's face when they discover a new product or find that perfect gift they've been searching for. It's ultrarewarding to know that we've brightened someone's day and will continue to do so each time they see that product. Answers by: Mikel Traffanstead, Co-Owner and Creative Director
PENSACOLA POP COMICS
909 N. 12th Ave., Pensacolapopcomics.com How long have you been in business? Year and a half What inspired you to get started? I love comics and missed the kind of shops we used to have; the kinds that only dealt in comics instead of toys and games. How many employees do you have? Just me. How do you define being the “best”? It's not necessarily being the most popular — McDonald's sells millions of Big Macs, but that doesn't mean they're the best thing to eat. I guess it's more about being knowledge of my customers and my products and
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finding a nice meeting ground for the two. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Comic shops can be unwelcoming sometimes. I've got a pretty friendly little shop where anyone can feel comfortable, and I've got a great selection of new comics each week. Who or what inspires you to be your best? First off, my wife. She's an incredible woman, and without her, I'd be living in my store. And my customers, too. I've got a loyal fan base that could go anywhere else, or online, and if I don't take care of them, someone else could. Answers by: Harley Orr, Owner
SANDY SANSING DEALERSHIPS
6200 Pensacola Blvd.,sandysansing.com How long have you been in business? The Sandy Sansing Dealership Group was founded in 1986 with the opening of Sandy Sansing Chevrolet. What inspired you to get started? I was looking for a business opportunity and purchased Sandy Sansing Chevrolet in 1986. The rest is history! How many employees do you have? Approximately 500 How do you define being the “best”? I had three main goals when opening the dealerships: to strive to hire the best, to treat customers as I would want to be treated, and to support our community. Winning this title is an acknowledgment that we are meeting the needs of our customers.
What do you think sets you and your business apart? One of the most important purchases a family will make is their vehicle. We have focused on customer satisfaction and community involvement since our founding in 1986. Our customers can be guaranteed the money they spend with our organization stays in the local community to support and enrich our area. Who or what inspires you to be your best? We strive to provide the best experience to each and every customer. Whether they are just starting the search for a new vehicle or have been a customer for years, they are all treated as a part of our dealership family. Answers by: Lindsay Fowler, Advertising Manager
THE SEQUINED MAGNOLIA BOUTIQUE
1208 North 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503 (Located inside of Angel's Garden Unique Gifts), thesequinedmagnolia.com How long have you been in business? One year What inspired you to get started? After moving back to Pensacola, I found that the options for women's boutiques were growing, but still limited. I wanted a place where women of diverse ages and sizes could feel pretty and comfortable. How many employees do you have? Currently it is myself, but being that I am located in Angel's Garden Unique Gift Shop, my mother, Deborah Tracy, and grandmother,
Rosalie Tracy, are also typically in the store, as well. We work together to keep both The Sequined Magnolia and Angel's Garden staffed. How do you define being the “best”? Being able to have our clients happy at the end of their shopping experience. Every girl deserves to feel her best, and that is what we work toward with every client. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Ensuring that our clients not only have fun shopping, but also feel great about their purchase and how to style their new items. I strive to have items that are classic, but still on trend, along with items that are handmade or have a cause behind them. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The idea that The Sequined Magnolia started with one custom rolling rack and has grown to an entire room and a website is such a blessing. My family, friends and clients continue to inspire me to continue to grow the business and offer more. Answers by: Lauren Perry, Owner
SUSAN CAMPBELL JEWELRY
420 S. Palafox, susancampbelljewelry.com How long have you been in business? 10 years in February What inspired you to get started? At that time Pensacola was just beginning to feel the shift in young professionals, and revitalization was in the air. We just left New Orleans after Katrina and felt the bubbling Pensacola energy. It was time for
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me to go out on my own, and it was time for Pensacola. How many employees do you have? Six lovely in-house ladies who work both full and part time, two contract employees who help with writing and graphic design, two contract jewelers and a fabulous connection with a local jeweler who does the mainstay of our trade work. It takes a village. How do you define being the “best”? Balance, for me and my employees. I need time, and they need time. They also need to be active players in the business. Their opinions count, their ideas count. We work together as a team, and I think it makes our work place the best it can be. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We strive to bring new and different ideas to our community, to see art and design in new ways, and it is thrilling to us when a new friend "gets it.” It’s fun! We have few rules (but lots of structure) and love to change it up. Who or what inspires you to be your best? First it was my Aunt Susan traveling to Africa, India and China in search of special art pieces. Then it was the amazing group of female artists and designers who now show in our gallery. Now it is my daughter; may she blaze her own path. Answers by: Susan Campbell Hatler, Owner
ALL RISK INSURANCE, INC.
79 Baybridge Dr., Gulf Breeze allriskins.com How long have you been in business? Over 25 years. What inspired you to get started? Independent Agents have offered insurance to the public for over 150 years. All Risk Insurance purposes to provide more than just insurance. All Risk aims to reduce your insurance cost and to reduce the gaps you may have in your coverage. How many employees do you have? Over 15 in three convenient locations in Milton, Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. How do you define being the “best”? The All Risk team is dedicated to offering you the best company, coverage and cost to meet your individual and professional needs. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We take pride in our long-standing tradition of professional excellence. We are committed to providing quality insurance protection to both families and businesses. We have a wide array of excellent companies enabling us to give you the best value for your insurance dollar. Who or what inspires you to be your best? All Risk Insurance is a family-orientOctober 15, 2015
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ARROW SALON & SPA
3101 E. Cervantes St. facebook.com/pages/Arrow-Salon-spa How long have you been in business? 11 months What inspired you to get started? It has always been a dream to open a place that would feel like an extension of our homes, a place where we could build a team that would treat each guest with warmth and expertise. We're passionate about offering education to all service providers, merging creativity and precision to better ourselves and better the experience we provide for our clients. How many employees do you have? Eight How do you define being the “best”? It means being on target in all areas of service. It's being able to take what a person says they want and then making their vision a reality. At the end of the day, it is not about how we feel we have done, but how each guest feels when they leave our salon. What do you think sets you and your business apart? At Arrow, we truly are a team and a family. We are constantly enhancing our educational skills, fine-tuning our processes and offerings and finding new ways to grow. We love helping out our teammates, sharing our knowledge and a smile with each person who walks through the door, building relationships throughout the community. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Inspiration is all around us in the world of beauty. Working with Davines and Comfort Zone products makes the health and wellbeing of our clients’ skin and hair a top priority. These environmentally-friendly companies have off-the- charts sustainability practices and actually improve the health of hair and skin with each use. Answers by: Maxine Lyvers and Simmi Taylor, Owners
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1151 Office Woods Dr. Ste. C bikramyogapensacola.com How long have you been in business? 11 months. What inspired you to get started? It takes more than a single moment to compel someone to open a business. At the top of my list are the people. I was inspired by the goals they accomplished, myself included, with a consistent Bikram Yoga Practice. After seeing results, I knew I had to share the practice. How many employees do you have? Three How do you define being the “best”? Bikram Yoga Pensacola offers the highest quality and excellence in this specialty yoga method. We provide one of the healthiest, state-of- the art, hot yoga facilities in 29
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the country. We are a full-service studio complete with locker rooms, showers and full-time instructors dedicated to furthering your practice. What do you think sets you and your business apart? It is in fact the Bikram Yoga Method. We are the only official Bikram Yoga studio on the Gulf Coast. All of our teachers have completed the worldrenowned, nine-week, Bikram Yoga teacher training program. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The students inspire me to be my personal best. They are my teachers. Whether I am teaching class or practicing next to them, they are the reason I continue to grow. I would not be where I am today if it was not for them. Answers by: Nicole Trboyevich, Owner/ Studio Director/Bikram Yoga Instructor
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6200 N. W St., ccufl.org How long have you been in business? 53 years What inspired you to get started? Credit Unions are financial cooperatives, and Central is inspired by our membership and our community. We strive to serve the needs of our members beyond their expectations and be the credit union of choice providing financial opportunities that last a lifetime. How many employees do you have? 67 How do you define being the “best”? We are defined by our members. We offer financial solutions in a challenging economy, the latest technology and outstanding community involvement. We maintain our 5-star Bauer Rating, along with other acknowledgments of the safety and soundness of Central Credit Union. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We take pride in offering services and products in the best interest of our members. We serve those who have had financial challenges in the past and provide them with alternatives to reach their financial goals. We are not just defined by our members, but also by our community outreach. Who or what inspires you to be your best? We are inspired by our membership, and we will continue to serve our members and our community.
FIXED ON FITNESS
1218 E. Maxwell St., fixedonfitness.com How long have you been in business? Seven years. We began with a location at Bayview Park. In 2011, we expanded into Perdido, and we opened a third location in Pace in 2012. We are excited to expand into Cantonment in 2016. What inspired you to get started? Josh and I have always had a passion for fitness and the outdoors. We saw a need for a structured outdoor fitness program in Pensacola. We have such beautiful parks in our city, and we knew that FOF could help people thrive in an encouraging and challenging outdoor environment. How many employees do you have? Four How do you define being the “best”? I think that being the best in the fitness business means that you give specific attention to each and every client. We constantly strive to improve our program and help every client reach his or her fullest potential. What do you think sets you and your business apart? From the beginning, our goal has been to make a difference in the life of each client. We provide effective and challenging workouts each time we meet, but FOF is so much more than daily workouts. It is an environment that brings out the best in each individual client. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Simple...our clients! We love our clients, and many of them have been with us since the very first camp. We want to continue to help
them on their health and fitness journey. Answers by: Kenzie Presnell, Owner and Certified Personal Trainer
FRAMING BY DESIGN
4718 N. W St. framingbydesignpensacola.com How long have you been in business? 19 years now, but I have been framing since 1984. What inspired you to get started? I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from USA. My major was art with a minor in business. I started working with my previous employer in Mobile during my last quarter at USA and worked for him 11 years before buying his business in 1996. How many employees do you have? Two besides myself How do you define being the “best”? Caring about the client and making sure they have what they want, taking care of their precious memories or art so they are preserved for their future, and educating them on their choices so they can make informed decisions. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our quality and service. With Certified Picture Framers on staff, we know what it takes to take care of the items/art the client wants framed. We have over 80 years of combined experience between the three of us. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our clients inspire us. When they come to pick up their framing and we see their faces light up, or hear them say how
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GULF COAST COMMUNITY BANK
40 N. Palafox St., mygulfbank.com How long have you been in business? 12 Years What inspired you to get started? With mergers of the larger commercial banks, mega-banks were being formed. Many customers still wanted a local community bank and were looking for a banker who knew them personally. How many employees do you have? 48 employees in five locations throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. How do you define being the “best”? Going above and beyond to serve customers with all of their financial needs by being friendly, service minded, trustworthy and professional. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Personal customer service is our forte, and being locally owned and managed sets us apart from the larger corporate banks. Who or what inspires you to be your best? The positive feedback we get from our customers inspires us to continue to strive to do all we can for them. Answers by: Jean Nelson, SVP/ Marketing
GULF WINDS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
400 W. Garden St., gogulfwinds.com How long have you been in business? 61 years What inspired you to get started? Gulf Winds began as the credit union for what was then the Chemstrand Plant. After time, as we saw the increased opportunity to serve even more people, we attained a community charter and opened up our membership to anyone who lives or works in the communities we serve. How many employees do you have? 182 How do you define being the “best”? At Gulf Winds, being the best means constantly improving for our team and our members in order to raise the level of service we provide. We strive every day to deliver “Service that Soars Above.” What do you think sets you and your business apart? The personal service that we provide is what sets us apart from other financial institutions. We hear over and over again from our members that they appreciate not just being an account number. The number one compliment we receive is that we greet them by name. Who or what inspires you to be your best? In short, our members. Our number one goal is to provide our members with financial products and services that not only benefit them as individuals, but also the communities in which we live. Answers by: Nick Johnson, AVP of Marketing
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IDGROUP BRANDING
300 E. Intendencia St., idgroupbranding.com How long have you been in business? 26 years What inspired you to get started? We wanted to show that world-class creative work could be produced in Pensacola, Florida, and have fun doing it. Our goal was, and continues to be, to be a place where talented people and great clients are attracted. How many employees do you have? Eight How do you define being the “best”? Helping our clients succeed at building strong and sustainable brand reputations; supporting our employees in reaching their personal and professional goals; making a positive impact on our community and on the world. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our Whole Systems Branding from the Core process guides clients in building brand reputations by aligning who they say they are with customer experiences. This approach is anchored in research, strategy, performance metrics, and uncompromising creative execution. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our Whole Systems Branding from the Core process is built on the shoulders of some of the most amazing thinkers and researchers in the world: Wally Olins, Mary Jo Hatch, David Cooperrider and Ray Anderson. They inspire us every day to challenge our own thinking, take risks and resist mediocrity. Answers by: Mona A. Amodeo, Ph.D., Founder/President
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1514 N. 9th Ave., indetailinteriors.com How long have you been in business? 16 years What inspired you to get started? An unfortunate divorce when my children were young meant I needed gainful employment. I did not want to miss many of their activities or school events, so starting my own business was the best option. Plus, I suck as an employee. I hung out my shingle and never looked back. How many employees do you have? Five full-time team members and two part time. How do you define being the “best”? I think being the best means having a passion for what you do and to do it well, whether being a school teacher, a fireman or a designer. The day I simply "agree" with a client just to be "done" is the day I quit. What do you think sets you and your business apart? My retail shop is curated with unique treasures for anyone's home; something different, something old or something new. Our interiors approach is to create spaces with form, function and wowza for the client's specific needs and aesthetic. No cookie cutter. No catalog decorating. We do not follow trends. We lead them. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I am inspired to be my best by family and friends who get me, especially my two daughters and husband, who tolerate
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3276 Fordham Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, facebook.com/joepaceinsuranceagency How long have you been in business? 33 years What inspired you to get started? My dad was an insurance agent. Also, when I was younger we had our house catch on fire on Bay Street in Gulf Breeze, and I got to see how insurance helps people in terrible situations. "Nobody likes insurance until you need insurance." How many employees do you have? Four How do you define being the “best”? Having a good balance in your life between your business and your family. Your best is not going to be others’ definition of being the best. What do you think sets you and your business apart? The individual care that we put towards our clients. We will never be a giant agency, nor do we want to be. Think of the “Jerry Maguire” business model. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our clients and our families; if we don't do our best, they are the ones who are hurt. In the area where we live, disasters are inevitable, and we have to do our best, because one day your client will call and say, "I need some help.”
2876 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze k9splashndash.com How long have you been in business? Two years What inspired you to get started? The need of a facility in the area where the whole family can enjoy bathing their dog, or sit and wait in our comfortable waiting area while their dog is being groomed by our staff. How many employees do you have? Four How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is having a place where dogs can come for a true spa day, and the whole family can come and be a part of it, also. Our customers and their dogs have become part of our K9 family. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Definitely our six big tubs that easily accommodate dogs of any size, as well as elderly dogs or dogs with hip and back trouble. We also have an open floor plan that allows the customer to see their dog being groomed. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our furry friends with their wagging tails that greet us every day is all the inspiration we need! We enjoy seeing the smiling faces of our customers after their dogs are freshly groomed, and we will continue
3435 N. 12th Ave. and 207 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., izzocutter.com How long have you been in business? Seven years Pensacola location. Three years Gulf Breeze location. What inspired you to get started? Izzo and Cutter partnered to bring the best customer satisfaction a salon could offer in the area, priding ourselves on giving our staff every opportunity to continue to learn, grow and provide the best experience for our clients. How many employees do you have? 17 between the two locations How do you define being the “best”? Being the "best" is being recognized by our clients that we fulfilled their needs and expectations on a regular and continuing basis. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our continued desire to be giving our guests the best. Constantly evaluating our work and environment that keeps a smile on everyone's face. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Inspiration is brought to us on a regular basis whether it is from our guests or all of the team at Izzo Cutter & Compa-
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240 W. Garden St., lacyphillips.com How long have you been in business? 10 years What inspired you to get started? I had a passion for interior design early on but pursued an English degree in college. Shortly afterwards, living in Dallas, I acknowledged my career direction was off track. I enrolled in design school and became an assistant for a successful residential designer. It all made sense after that. How many employees do you have? The best team ever: Junior Designer Lindsey Lay, Project Manager Bromli Breedlove and Stacey Langston, accounting. How do you define being the “best”? I strive to provide a top-notch experience for every client. The end result should be a beautiful space where they feel at home, but also that the project was so seamless and easy, it was actually fun for them. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We consider ourselves a "full service" design business. From new construction, remodels to redecorating, we like to get involved early on in the process, sometimes before plans have even been drawn, and we are often installing the toilet paper in the end. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I have had some wonderful mentors who have taught me how to fuel my cre-
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LEVIN, PAPANTONIO, THOMAS, MITCHELL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, P.A . 316 S. Baylen St., Ste. 600, levinlaw.com How long have you been in business? 60 years What inspired you to get started? Wanting to provide the local community with world-class legal representation. How many employees do you have? 130 How do you define being the “best”? Outworking your competition and getting the results to prove it. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our dedication is to not only work on our clients’ case, but also in communicating with our clients in a way that is consistent and meets the clients’ needs. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Knowing that we are helping people in great need who need someone on their side to fight for them inspires us. Answers by: Robert Blanchard, Attorney Shareholder
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24 W. Chase St., lindseyfriar.com How long have you been in business? Five years What inspired you to get started? My ultimate inspiration that catapulted my photography business was when I had my first child. The need to capture his milestones and the joy that it brought was when I realized my passion for photography. How many employees do you have? Two—one assistant and one other photographer. How do you define being the “best”? I think having strong customer service and staying authentic and fresh are the keys to being the best. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Delivering genuine emotion in the most artistic, timely, professional way is what sets me apart from others. I put my heart and soul into every session. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Easy; my three children and husband, hands down. But a close runner up would be my amazing clients. Answers by: Lindsey Friar, Owner
MORETTE COMPANY
401 N. Baylen St., moretteco.com How long have you been in business? Morette Company has been providing construction management, development, design-build and general contracting services since 1978. What inspired you to get started? I grew up in the business watching my father, Rick. I got my BCN degree, worked for large, national firms then returned to Pensacola. When Rick passed away, it was a natural progression. AlOctober 15, 2015
lowing the company he had dedicated his life to building to end was not an option. How many employees do you have? Morette Company employs 31 people. How do you define being the “best”? Morette Company constantly strives to keep our projects client-focused. Delivering each of our projects safely, on time and under budget has allowed us to develop an extensive list of repeat clients, which we feel is a true testament to our success. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Many of our team members have been with us for over 15 years and some over 30. The knowledge, experience and integrity they have, and the partnership approach they bring to each project we undertake, results in strong relationships with clients and the highest-quality projects. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Each building we complete is a lasting legacy in the community. They are concrete testaments of Northwest Florida’s progression and growth, which we are proud to be a part of. Answers by: Michael J. Morette, President
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NAI HALFORD
24 W. Chase St., naihalford.com How long have you been in business? We have been serving the Northwest Florida business community since 1983. What inspired you to get started? The company was founded in 1983 with the goal of meeting the real estate needs of the Northwest Florida business community. It was a desire to be a part of helping to build a stronger, prosperous and livable community. How many employees do you have? 16 How do you define being the “best”? We are blessed to have a mix of agents who, through their professionalism, work ethic and market intelligence, align themselves to meet our customers’ goals. It’s peace of mind at the end of the day knowing we did our very best on our clients’ behalf. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We absolutely love what we do and feel privileged at the opportunity afforded us by our clients. Our focus is client-driven and so to best serve them, we continually work in a collaborative manner to meet their business goals. We want to always exceed their expectations. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our clients inspire us to be our best. Whether it’s a small star- up business or a large corporation, we are honored by the confidence they place in us. It’s a great feeling when you see a client’s new sign going up and our community flourishes. Answers by: Teresa Wiseman- Director Operations & Marketing
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105 E. Garden St., nealcommercial.com How long have you been in business? Seven years in January What inspired you to get started? My partners and I saw an opportunity for
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PEN AIR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
1495 E. Nine Mile Road, penair.org How long have you been in business? Since 1936 - 79 years. What inspired you to get started? U.S. Naval Pensacola Air Station Federal Credit Union for Civil Service Employees was founded in 1936, at the start of World War II, aboard NAS Pensacola due to the need for low-cost financial services. In 1953, our name changed to Pen Air Federal Credit Union. How many employees do you have? 330 How do you define being the “best”? Valuing and respecting our local communi-
ty by providing superior service and strong community support. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our "Communerosity". We are very generous when it comes to our community. Not only do we give back financially, we also volunteer for many organizations when needed and use our collective talents whenever we can. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Respect is a guiding principle at Pen Air. We all have dreams, and having an unshakeable belief in those dreams, along with the can-do attitudes to make them happen for our members, is what inspires us. Answers by: Pamela Hatt, Director of Marketing
PILATES CORE TRAINING
1310 Dunmire St., pilatescoretraining.com How long have you been in business? 16 years What inspired you to get started? Having come from a background of massage therapy with a degree in exercise science, I was amazed at how pilates integrated the benefits of both. It made such a profound change in my body that I chose to immerse myself in the philosophy of Joseph Pilates' work. How many employees do you have? Six instructors How do you define being the “best”? The best is not a popularity contest. It means that you are always on the cutting edge of knowledge; in our case, movement science. It means having integrity while
providing the service that is the best for that person for that time; not doing the same thing over and over. What do you think sets you and your business apart? It’s our commitment to staying abreast of all new information coming from the leaders in our field and delivering it to our clients in a way that they feel safe and comfortable as we work with them. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I do. I would never be satisfied with limiting myself and staying content with the status quo. When there is new information that would make a difference in how a person lives, then I need to know it. It is my philosophy—we are our brother's keepers. Answers by: Barbara Bruni, Owner/Instructor/LMT
PROHEALTH MEDICAL CARE
1100 Airport Blvd., prohealthfl.com How long have you been in business? For 30 years, ProHealth has worked diligently for the health of the people of Northwest Florida with the vision to positively impact the wellness of our clients. Five years ago, ProHealth Medical Care opened in Pensacola, treating minor emergencies and primary care. What inspired you to get started? When ProHealth owners (and sisters) Danette Krumel and Debbie DuFour saw a need for their self-pay ProHealth patients to also have a health care professional at a reasonable price, they set out to make it happen, thus launching ProHealth Medical Care locations. How many employees do you have? 35
How do you define being the “best”? Five years ago, ProHealth expanded its doors to the community in the form of a cash-pay, insurance-free clinic. We've been fortune enough to have the very BEST patients. Being the best means getting to offer the best healthcare for an affordable price to people who deserve the best. What do you think sets you and your business apart? ProHealth achieves its vision by providing preventive, convenient medical services and wellness advice at comparableto-lower cost than competitors for businesses and individuals. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our patients inspire us every day to do our best. Just last week, we received this from a patient dealing with depression: "My stress and anxiety levels have decreased tenfold. Thank you for your professionalism, care and concern." Answers by: Hannah Weinstein, Marketing Manager of ProHealth
ANISSA OTTLEY DMD, AVALON DENTAL
4272 Avalon Blvd., Milton, avalondentalfl.com How long have you been practicing? Since 2000 What inspired you to get started? I love working with people and helping them achieve a healthy beautiful smile. How many employees do you have? Five How do you define being the “best”? Exceeding a patient's expectations and recognizing that each patient is an individual
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with unique concerns. I take time to get to know my patients personally, in addition to their dental health, in order to provide care customized to their needs. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We take our time and make certain that patients' needs are met. We do not schedule several patients at the same time. Who or what inspires you to be your best? God, my family and my dental colleagues at the EscaRosa Dental Society and Seattle Study Club. Answers by: Dr. Anissa Ottley, Dentist
CONNA O'DONOVAN, REALTOR / ASSOCIATE
836 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, connaodonovan.com How long have you been in business? It has been a wonderful 25 years. What inspired you to get started? After purchasing my first home, I was inspired to explore real estate as a new way of helping people. My prior experience was in nursing home care where I found fulfillment in serving others. Real Estate became a new way to experience that joy while helping many more people. How many employees do you have? Conna O'Donovan Team Realty—The Premier Gulf Coast Real Estate Team from RE/MAX on the Coast—consists of six spectacular professionals, including Melissa Dohner, Buyer's Agent, Lori Therrell, Buyer's Agent, Catherine Schoonmaker, Administrative Assistant, Melody Overholt, Office Manager, Will Caulfield, Marketing Director, and D'Aun Johnson, Staging Director. How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is covering all your bases, satisfying everyone’s needs, and providing excellent, above-and-beyond service that brings to the business what others do not. It means providing the utmost care and professionalism and making sure that clients have a smooth, enjoyable experience when selling or buying homes. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Beyond my extensive experience and reputation in the field and in the Gulf Coast, what sets me apart as an agent is the superior professionalism of our team. With them, I am able to provide first-class attention to details and ensure no one is lost in the shuffle. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I am inspired by my family, my faith and the positive change I see my actions make in the world. Making sure that everyone has a pleasant experience with all aspects of this transition in their life and that they come out better is something I always strive for. Answers by: Conna O'Donovan, Realtor/Associate/Team Leader of Conna O'Donovan Team Realty
SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM
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request from community leaders to the Daughters of Charity to build a hospital in Pensacola in 1915. How many employees do you have? approximately 4,500 How do you define being the “best”? Providing the highest level of compassionate healthcare to all persons, with special attention to the needs of the poor and vulnerable. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our 100-year mission of service to the community to meet the healthcare needs of all persons. We have special expertise in the care of women and children, and in cardiology and cancer care. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Sacred Heart's staff continues to be driven by our faith-based mission and dedication to providing the best care from the heart. Answers by: Michael Burke, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
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433 E. Romana St., Ste.B serendipitythespa.com How long have you been in business? I’ve been in the business 10 years but opened Serendipity Skincare Studio only three months ago. What inspired you to get started? Growing up, I always loved anything to do with makeup and beauty products. I loved making homemade masks, so I ended up dabbling in skincare products to learn how and why they work. I decided to get certified in skin and nail care, and the rest is history. How many employees do you have? Just one How do you define being the “best”? I feel that being "the best" is what happens when you are doing what you love, and I never stop trying to exceed expectations. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Since I am a small skincare studio here in Pensacola, my services have to be unique and one-of-a-kind in order to stay on top of the competition. Clients can get one-of-a-kind spa treatments found in spa destinations around the world. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My clients. I am always looking to "trump" the last appointment I had with them. Answers by: Jenn Messer, Master Esthetician
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SPARKPLUG SOCIAL
427 W. Garden St., sparkplugsocial.com How long have you been in business? Less than one year What inspired you to get started? I've always wanted to be able to take my ideas to the next level and not work for just one business but multiple businesses and promote and guide them in their marketing, public relations and social media plans. How many employees do you have? One How do you define being the “best”? Continuing to do your best and making clients shine to their best. What do you think sets you and your 35
business apart? As a one-person shop, Sparkplug Social definitely treats clients like family. My clients know that I'm always available to discuss projects and ideas. It's easy to make those relationships flourish when you're working with each other so closely. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Taylor Swift. In all seriousness, she runs extremely-successful businesses and does it with grace. She's a marketing-andbranding genius who always makes time for trivial things even though she's selling out concerts every night. Answers by: Whitney Fike, Founder and CEO
STAY THE SPA
1010 N. 12th Ave., staythespa.com How long have you been in business? We have been open for three fantastic years now. What inspired you to get started? We envisioned a place in Pensacola where people could get world-class skin care and massage that are the industry's best; nail care, hair removal and spa services equal to those in California and New York with a service model that assured each guest great results. How many employees do you have? We have 12 great employees and counting. We value our employees and look at them as extended family. We support them in the causes that matter to them, and we help them grow professionally. Each one is
empowered to do whatever it takes to put a smile on a customer’s face. How do you define being the “best”? To us, being the best is not about which products you push but how you make people feel and what you are giving, not getting. Are you helping them achieve their goals? Are you supporting the causes that matter to your clients and employees? If not, you've failed. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We offer a world-class experience in a friendly, non-pretentious environment. Our people are the nicest and best trained. Our products are exclusive and the same ones that are offered in the finest spas in the world, and our prices are very reasonable. Who or what inspires you to be your best? We are inspired every day by our clients. They tell us what they need, what causes matter to them, what is going on in their lives and what stresses we can help with. When they leave, they leave smiling, and that is our inspiration. That smile. Answers by: Jennifer W., Owner
STUDER GROUP
350 W. Cedar St., Ste. 350, studergroup.com How long have you been in business? Since 1999 What inspired you to get started? Quint Studer founded Studer Group to make a difference in healthcare. We work daily to improve organizational performance and, most importantly, patient care.
How many employees do you have? 250+ How do you define being the “best”? It's about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. As Quint says, “When you know you have a solution to a problem that is causing pain for someone, you have a human responsibility to act, and to do so with all urgency.” What do you think sets you and your business apart? We remain mission-focused in all that we do: To make healthcare a better place for employees to work, physicians to practice medicine and patients to receive care. Who or what inspires you to be your best? We are inspired by the men and women of healthcare who've dedicated their lives to improving the lives of others.
SWEET BETSY TATTOOS (BETSY BADWATER/BLACK SPARROW TATTOO STUDIO)
1501 W. Garden St., sweetbetsytattoos.com How long have you been in business? Seven years What inspired you to get started? I was apprenticed by Andrew R. Trull, who encouraged me to express my artistic talents through tattooing. How many employees do you have? Two How do you define being the “best”? I do not compete with other artists in any way. Art isn't a competition. My goal, always, is to keep learning and ensure that my clients are completely happy every time. Working this way doesn't allow any ego.
What do you think sets you and your business apart? I have a background in teaching, counseling and book illustration, so my approach to tattooing is different than the typical. It's most important to me to draw the ideas out of my clients rather than completely take over the project. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I was born hardheaded and fearless. Daddy raised me as if I was his only son. I think that made me grow up to do everything all-the-way. Answers by: Betsy Badwater, Tattoo Artist
TAYLOR, WARREN, & WEIDNER, P.A.
1823 N. 9th Ave., twwlawfirm.com How long have you been in business? Our firm has been proudly serving clients throughout the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas for nine years. What inspired you to get started? We knew we could build a better practice if we focused on making our clients’ lives better for having hired us. That’s our mission today, and that was our mission when we started. How many employees do you have? We have a great team of 12 people who work at our firm, including attorneys and support staff. How do you define being the “best”? For us, being the "best" means that we helped carry or remove our clients' burdens. Sometimes that means getting a great verdict at trial, sometimes that means
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VOLUME ONE
7 W. Main St., volumeonesalon.com How long have you been in business? Volume ONE was established in 2009 What inspired you to get started? I started out in this industry managing a salon daydreaming behind the front desk. Not much time passed before I realized that I wanted to be on the other side of the desk. I apprenticed outside of Boston and then brought my knowledge back to Pensacola. How many employees do you have? We have a growing staff of 17. How do you define being the “best”? Being the "best" is continuing and always working toward being better, perfecting your craft day by day. We maintain a teamlike atmosphere here at Volume ONE. We take every opportunity to seek education, whether it is in salon training or across the globe. What do you think sets you and your business apart? I think what sets Volume ONE apart is the fact that we all really enjoy our craft and coming to work. Working together side by side and day by day has really turned "team" into "family". We love making people feel and look great. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Mentors in the industry, family, friends ant, peers, art, music, architecture, food, travel are all the things that inspire what we do every day. Also, being a part of a growing community plays a big part in keeping Volume ONE moving forward. Pensacola is thriving. Answers by: Hurst Butts, Owner and Brittany Carroll
WELCH SKIN CARE
8333 N. Davis Hwy., kevinwelchmd.com How long have you been practicing? 20 years What inspired you to get started? There was a need in Pensacola for treatments such as Botox, fillers, lasers, and physician- grade cosmetic products and skin care services supervised and delivered by a board certified Dermatologist. October 15, 2015
How many employees do you have? Approximately 40 How do you define being the “best”? Striving to be on the cutting edge of delivering cosmetic procedures in a professional and cost-effective way. What do you think sets you and your business apart? I am a Cosmetic Dermatologist. We are part of a very specialized group which focuses on constantly improving the delivery of cutting-edge cosmetic solutions. Our staff is exceptional and extremely well trained. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I am inspired by the rapid progress the field of Cosmetic Dermatology is making on a daily basis. Almost every day brings a new and stimulating idea. Answers by: Kevin Welch MD, Board Certified Dermatologist
THE WOMEN'S GROUP
2114 Airport Blvd., Ste., #1000 thewomensgroup.org How long have you been practicing? 10 years What inspired you to get started? Ever since I can remember, I wanted to become a physician in order to help others on a daily basis. I've always been passionate about women's health and was especially interested in pregnancy and gynecologic surgery. OB/GYN was a perfect fit! How many employees do you have? 40 How do you define being the “best”? I define being the best as listening and focusing on the patient as a whole, and striving to make the best medical recommendations and treatment options possible. What do you think sets you and your business apart? What sets the Women's Group apart from other businesses is that we treat our patients as if they were members of our own family. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I have always aspired to do my very best. It is a great responsibility to provide the best experience possible for such a lifechanging event as the delivery of someone's child. It's an amazing experience, and I'm honored to be a part of it. Answers by: Julia Hoffman, MD
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alpandisle.com How long have you been in business? Six years What inspired you to get started? I have always been an artist and use many mediums. Photography has been my favorite medium for communicating and immortalizing the beauty I see around me. The romantic in me looks for the love stories. My couples are like well-loved novels that I have the opportunity to illustrate. How many employees do you have? Two How do you define being the “best”? That definition is so subjective. I just set out to communicate how we, as humans, express love. My process is simple, humble really. It is an honor to have my work recognized and celebrated. What do you think sets you and your business apart? I get to know my couples and their love stories. We build a close, trusted relationship, so I am able to capture real moments and interactions from the intimate perspective of a trusted friend. This trust allows me to commemorate the best day of their lives as art.
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Who or what inspires you to be your best? I am ever so grateful for the perspective and talents God has gifted me. I am overjoyed that I can create something special and important for the families that have opened their lives to me. This inspires me. (1 Peter 4:10-11) Answers by: Emily Dorman, Owner/ Artist
best? I am inspired by the challenge that I can always be better. I desire to make my client’s event an excellent experience; the best food, period, made from scratch and prepared fresh onsite with beautiful buffets made with décor fresh from our Heirloom Organic Gardens. Answers by: David Penniman, Owner
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214 W. Intendencia St classiccitycatering.com How long have you been in business? I have been in the catering business for 31 years. I spent five years with a company in Athens, Georgia and 26 years here in Pensacola. What inspired you to get started? I am inspired by the different aspects of catering. I love the challenge of being off site and making it happen. I enjoy the excitement of cooking food that people will love and the interaction with clients from start to finish. How many employees do you have? We have up to 60 employees in our busy seasons. How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is exceeding our client’s expectations every time and continually creating new things. The best is never being satisfied with yesterday and being on the quest for perfection. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our attentive employees who care and give 100% no matter what the day brings is what sets us apart from other companies. Who or what inspires you to be your
608 E. Wright St. (Opening Late 2015/ Jan. 2016), emeraldcoastcustomcakes.com How long have you been in business? I have been creating all-occasion cakes and wedding cakes for many years. I have been in the Pensacola area for the past 2 years What inspired you to get started? For many years, I brought baked goods into work for our clients. Due to the passing of our beloved owner, I found myself without a job. Through encouragement of my family and clients, I decided to turn my dream of baking into my career. How many employees do you have? Me, myself and I How do you define being the “best”? I would define being the “best" as loving what you do. I absolutely love taking a sweet couples’ vision for their cake into an edible work of art for their special day. What do you think sets you and your business apart? I am a classically-trained French Pastry Chef with a degree in Culinary Arts. I continue to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques.
Who or what inspires you to be your best? My family and my passion for baking and decorating. Answers by: Heather Lester Pelham, Owner/ Executive Pastry Chef
FIRST DAY ENTERTAINMENT
firstdayent.com How long have you been in business? One year longer than last year. We've always been in the performing arts in one way or another since we were young—from dance, to public speaking and playing music for people—but we've been in business in Pensacola since 2007. What inspired you to get started? Knowing that the incredible couple we knew deserved better. We work very hard to be that better alternative, and keeping the number of events we do low each year allows us time to train and practice, helping us to work very hard to deliver 'better'. How many employees do you have? Two How do you define being the “best”? Best is subjective, and we admit we aren't always the 'best' choice. For those who do choose us, we hope it's because we're the best choice for them. We choose the couples we work with because we believe we can do our best work for them. What do you think sets you and your business apart? A heart. It's not just a business. Our clients and their guests become our friends, and we stay in touch. We genuinely care about these incredible people we have the honor of working with
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130 S. Palafox, iamjessifield.com How long have you been in business? Five years What inspired you to get started? I've always been the type to document things. When I became a Mom and realized just how quickly life happened, I knew that photography was what I was meant to do. Photography has given me the opportunity to pause time for others and tell a bit of their story. How many employees do you have? Myself plus one. How do you define being the “best”? Best: of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality. I got a little help from the dictionary on this one. What do you think sets you and your business apart? I love being able to document life and love. I aspire to tell people's stories in an honest, emotive, and genuine way, and do my very best to not force people to be or do something that is not true to themselves. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My tribe keeps me going and keeps me inspired, motivated and grounded. I am lucky to be surrounded by peers, friends and family who inspire me to be my best every day. Answers by: Jessi Field, Photographer and Visual Storyteller
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pensacolabeachweddings.com How long have you been in business? 20 years What inspired you to get started? With such a beautiful setting on the Gulf of Mexico and a life dedicated to sharing in the lives of others, it was a natural thing to offer wedding and vow renewal services to brides and grooms. How many employees do you have? Two How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is providing a service that meets the needs of brides and grooms and being attentive to their hopes for a "special" day. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Careful attention to detail and personable, happy-filled responses. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My daughter, who works with me in the business, loves people and wants them to have a happy wedding experience, and one of which they can be proud. Answers by: Chuck Randle, Owner
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130 S. Palafox, melissawilsonphoto.com How long have you been in business? I've been passionate about photography for almost 14 years now. My business has been in place full time for over four years. What inspired you to get started? It's really all about the love story. Everyone has a unique one to share, and I adore having the honor of capturing each and every couple I'm blessed to work with. How many employees do you have? Me, myself and I. I've always enjoyed working on my own and giving my clients a truly personal experience. How do you define being the “best”? I believe in order to deliver the very best experience possible to my sweet couples means there should be a constant passion for what I do. Capturing and preserving their love story is my passion. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Every couple deserves a beautiful experience when it comes to their wedding journey, and that includes their photography. I strive to deliver a personalized experience that allows us to create a relationship, which in turn makes for a relaxed atmosphere during our time together. Then their uniqueness can shine through. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I could talk about many inspiring photographers around the world, but when it comes right down to it, my couples are what inspire me, heart and soul. Answers by: Melissa Wilson, Owner/ Photographer
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120 S. Palafox, londonw1.net How long have you been in business? Four Years What inspired you to get started? I have been around this industry my whole life and love every aspect of it. When the opportunity came up for me to be able to open a salon and be part of this wonderful business, I just had to take a leap of faith and do it. How many employees do you have? Five How do you define being the “best”? Staying well educated on the newest trends, techniques and products in this industry. Going above and beyond to not only meet someone's expectations but to exceed them. Dedicating 200% of yourself to the service or job you are doing at that time whether it’s a client's hair or the laundry. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We have a very personal connection with our clients. We try to give each customer our undivided attention during their service and have grown to form not only professional relationships but friendships, as well. Many clients have my personal cell contact and know they can call me if they need anything.
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clients to understand their needs so we can deliver the highest level of service possible. We create relationships with our vendors to create a sense of community within our industry. We specialize in weddings, which allow us to keep our focus on our clients. Who or what inspires you to be your best? God, our families, and clients; we strive to provide the best service for each set of clients to make their day as memorable and special as possible. Answers by: Sara Gillianne, Owner/Creative Director and Leia Triplett, Owner/ Head Wedding Designer/Event Planner
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130 S. Palafox St., saragillianne.com How long have you been in business? Collectively, we have been designing weddings, planning events and coordinating fundraisers for 20 years. What inspired you to get started? We were inspired by the desire to create beautiful settings for our clients on their wedding day and being able to help alleviate stress for them during the planning process. How many employees do you have? One How do you define being the “best”? Constantly striving to better ourselves and learning every day, abiding by the "golden rule,” being humble, striving to be innovative, and putting our clients first. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We form bonds with our
SARAH PEAKE MAKEUP ARTISTRY
How long have you been in business? I have been a professional and practicing make-up artist for six years. What inspired you to get started? I grew up in the performing arts. Making myself up for productions was always something which I enjoyed and excelled in. That led to heading makeup for productions locally. I moved to New York early in my career and worked further with stage and beauty makeup. How do you define being the “best”? I define being the "best" as someone who does not focus on being better than everyone else; rather, being better than himself. Ask yourself, "Did I give it my all? Could I have done more?" Be the best you. People will notice. No one does you like you. What do you think sets you and your
business apart? What sets me apart is that I've got years of experience in many facets of my craft, such as print, film, stage, beauty and editorial. I also carry a license to provide make-up and facial services with three years as a practicing esthetician under my belt. Who or what inspires you to be your best? There is a look a bride gives when she looks in the mirror on her wedding day. There is a look a teenage girl gives when she sees herself done up for the first time for homecoming. The "first" look never gets old and inspires me very time. Answers by: Sarah Peake, Makeup Artist
our attention to personal detail. It makes time spent with us a rejuvenating experience. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Giving back inspires me to be my best; to do something bigger than you, creatively as well as philanthropy. Answers by: Amber Ellis, Owner/Artistic Director, JPMS National Educator
VIBE INC .
236 W. Garden St., Ste. 1 thevibedowntown.com How long have you been in business? In business 5 years; practicing my craft 10 years. What inspired you to get started? The creative and personal aspect of what, as hair dressers, we get to do every day is what inspired me. We get the opportunity to give people their vision of themselves, using skillful hands to create and deliver beautiful hair. I love it. How many employees do you have? Five How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is not about coming in "first" every time. It is always putting your best foot forward and giving beyond yourself. What do you think sets you and your business apart? I believe what sets Vibe apart is
BALLET PENSACOLA
400 S. Jefferson St., balletpensacola.com How long have you been in business? Formerly Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, Ballet Pensacola has been part of the community since 1978. What inspired you to get started? Ballet Pensacola began as a children's performing organization and has grown to include an academy for dance training and a professional performing company with dancers from around the world. At the heart of these operations is our mission of enhancing the cultural life of the community. How many employees do you have? There are six full-time employees and an additional six dance instructors. For nine
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months out of the year, Ballet Pensacola also employs 13 professional dancers who participate in public performances and outreach programs to area elementary schools. How do you define being the “best”? From the choreographers to the dancers and the scenic artists, there is an expectation within the organization that everyone involved should be the best that they can be. It's a matter of civic and personal dedication and pride. What do you think sets you and your business apart? As the only professional dance company in the area, Ballet Pensacola has a meaningful artistic vision that carries throughout both the academy and the performing company. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Ballet Pensacola's audiences and artists inspire the organization to be the best. From the youngest dancer to the seasoned professional, the artists inspire us to be innovative with our educational and artistic endeavors. Answers by: Richard Steinert, Artistic Director and General Manager
How long have you been in business? Council on Aging of West Florida has served seniors and their families since 1972. How many employees do you have? 60 How do you define being the “best”? For Council on Aging, the "best" is being a good steward of our resources and community partnerships to help local seniors live healthy and safe lives in their own familiar surroundings. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Council on Aging is unique in that we are one of the few agencies offering comprehensive in-home and communitybased services to the elderly in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. We have compassionate team members and partners who genuinely care about the quality of life for seniors. Who or what inspires you to be your best? We are inspired every day by those we are able to serve, not only the elderly, but the caregivers who make sacrifices to help their loved ones. We are also inspired by our donors and volunteers who invest in our mission through giving and their time. Answers by: Rachael Cox, Marketing Communications Director
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1149 Creighton Road, bbbsnwfl.org How long have you been in business? 26 years What inspired you to get started? When Navy Chaplain Elery Tyson received her orders to the NWFL area in 1989, she wanted to serve as a Big Sister. However, there was no BBBS organization. She gathered volunteers in the fall of 1989. The vision of these volunteers made possible the unparalleled success of our organization. How many employees do you have? 15 How do you define being the “best”? Having the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. What do you think sets you and your business apart? National research shows that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our programs, they: are more confident in their schoolwork, get along better with their families, are less likely to begin using illegal drugs, and are less likely to skip school. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Witnessing the success of a child graduating from high school and being the first in their family to do so; watching them experience community activities like going to the beach or a ballgame for the first time with their Big, something they may not be exposed to at home; these are things that inspire us to be our best. Answers by: Natalie Chism, Director of Marketing & Development
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875 Royce St., coawfla.org How long have you been practicing? I have been "practicing" for 41 years; hopefully I will get it correct and no longer have to practice. What inspired you to get started? Following a stint in the Air Force—with my first assignment being at Hurlburt Field—I decided to come back to this area and pursue a career in the helping profession, so I secured a MS Degree in Counseling and applied for work at the Council on Aging. How many employees do you have? 60 How do you define being the “best”? Well, first of all, I would neither consider myself the best, nor the worst. Somehow saying or thinking you are the best just seems a tad offensive. Let's just say being the best to me is doing what I can with the talents given to me. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Obviously that is the employees of the Council on Aging. Employees make or break a business, organization and its leadership. How they do their jobs, their attitude, their professionalism, everything—it really is all about the employees. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Frankly, I never want to "let down" the people who "make" the Council on Aging; my employees, the people we serve, our volunteers, and our donors. So it really is for all of them that I do what I can with the talents I have been given. Answers by: John B. Clark, President/CEO, Council on Aging of West Florida
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Coast Tours began to help revitalize downtown Pensacola by offering historical cultural activities in a fun and exciting new way. I was frustrated seeing St. Augustine or Savannah or Charleston as historical cities, but Pensacola was being marketed as a beach town. We are both. How many employees do you have? One full time; one part time and five tour guides. How do you define being the “best”? Our guests define what is the "best." We just try to have as much fun as possible with every guest and make sure they are having as much fun while with us. And learn something, too. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We have a unique and fun way to experience downtown Pensacola. Segways and bikes always make learning more fun. And for those who like to drink while learning, we have combined a traditional pub crawl with a historical walk and created our Historical Walking Pub Tours. Who or what inspires you to be your best? My wife and daughter, the city and community. I was born and raised in Pensacola and have always hated hearing people say that Pensacola has potential to be a great city. Enough with the potential; just be a great city, already. Answers by: Nic Schuck, Owner
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11000 University Pkwy., myfloridahouse.gov How long have you been in business? I was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. What inspired you to get started? I was
inspired to run for office by a strong desire to improve the economic climate of Northwest Florida. Getting our neighbors back to work after the recession has been my focus. How many employees do you have? I have two legislative employees. How do you define being the “best”? Being the best is about giving the most effort possible while always working to improve your skill set. The combination of these two things, along with genuinely caring for others, is what has helped us to be successful. What do you think sets you and your business apart? We try to put ourselves in the shoes of the constituents we are trying to help. We've all been trapped in governmental red tape, so that empathy for the constituent can make a real difference. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Being in a position of trust with the citizens of District 1 is a huge responsibility. Earning that trust every day and trying to do the best that I can for them is my inspiration. Answers by: Clay Ingram, State Representative, District 1
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6565 N. W St., mymagic106.com How long have you been in business? Bringing classic soul to the community for decades. What inspired you to get started? Sonshine is a 26-year veteran of the radio business and has been entertaining the
audience and bettering the community on Magic 106.1 for years. How many employees do you have? Eight team members on air and many more behind the scenes at Cumulus Pensacola. How do you define being the “best”? Sonshine not only talks, she’s hands-on in our community. She focuses on the issues and takes a personal part in making a difference. Sonshine’s influence does not stop at the listener’s level. She does numerous appearances in the community to educate them on social issues. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Sonshine's ability to unite people for the greater good and connect the community while entertaining them at the same time. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Bettering the community inspires Sonshine as an advocate for health-related issues and exercise. She has strong ties in the community with programs she originated, such as TAP (TeenAdvocacy Program), designed to instill educational values and to move people toward a rewarding future. Answers by: Davey Willhoit, Vice President of Sales /Market Manager
PENSACOLA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7 Casino Beach Boardwalk, pensacolabeachchamber.com How long have you been in business? Since 1984 What inspired you to get started? Our
mission is to encourage, promote, help and contribute. With that, we stand by our members and our community. It is what keeps our chamber moving forward and striving to grow our area and surrounding areas. How many employees do you have? Four How do you define being the “best”? We are only as strong as our membership, and they are the ones that help us every day to make our events what they are. We love being able to showcase the world’s greatest beaches and having the support of our community. What do you think sets you and your business apart? The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce prides itself on giving back to our beach community and Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, as a whole. Tourism and representing our partners is our number- one priority. We know that the experience we have to offer our visitors is unlike any other. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our beach community and being able to invite people from all over to the best beaches in the world. Answers by: Nicole Stacey, President/CEO
PENSACOLA PARKS AND RECREATION
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inspiration was based on my interest in officiating sports. I began officiating at the age of 18 and followed it into recreation in college. This pursuit led me to a career in recreation. How many employees do you have? 100 How do you define being the “best”? Pursuing excellence and catching it for a period of time. The longer the period of time, the more satisfying it is. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Pensacola's park system is unique, because we have 93 parks, one located within a half mile of every city residence. Not many cities are this committed to making their city parks so accessible to citizens. It speaks to Pensacola’s commitment to being a great place to live, work and play. Who or what inspires you to be your best? Our Parks and Recreation staff, fellow employees and the citizens of Pensacola. Answers by: Brian Cooper, Director of Parks and Recreation
PENSACOLA STATE KIDS' COLLEGE
1000 College Blvd., pensacolastate.edu/ce How long have you been in business? Kids' College program has been at Pensacola State College for 25 years. I have been at PSC for six years. Pensacola State College started as Pensacola Junior College (PJC) in 1948. What inspired you to get started? I was not here for the start of this program but understand that this was a way to help parents with an option for their children in the summer that would keep them challenged mentally and physically while having fun. How many employees do you have? The Continuing Education office staffs four to five people year-round for offering a variety of non-academic Recreation and Leisure courses throughout the year, as well as Kids' College in the summer. Approximately 35-40 additional teachers and support staff are hired for the 10 weeks of the Kids' College program. How do you define being the “best”? Participation from the community for 25 years. The length of time this program has existed means that kids and parents want it. Returning students bringing their friends means the kids enjoy being here, and their parents are recommending it to other parents. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Our program is on a college campus. This helps take away some of the intimidation factor of going to college later. The structure is like college, in that students can take one class or a "full load" with classes all day. Parents like the flexibility and price structure. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I love hearing the stories from the kids and parents. My PTA experience has inspired me to value the concerns of parents, while focusing on the experience for the kids. I want to create life-long pleasant October 15, 2015
memories for the kids, as we disguise learning in the fun, hands-on activities. Answers by: Frances Yeo, Coordinator, Continuing Education, Recreation and Leisure
SANTA ROSA ISLAND AUTHORITY
1 Via DeLuna, visitpensacolabeach.com How long have you been in business? The Santa Rosa Island Authority was created in 1947 by the Florida Legislature. What inspired you to get started? The mission of the Santa Rosa Island Authority is to promote tourism, manage growth and provide entertainment in a safe, clean, eco-friendly environment. How many employees do you have? 13 How do you define being the “best”? Being the best means consistently providing outstanding service to island residents and businesses, taking great care to preserve the resources and natural beauty of Santa Rosa Island and ensuring that our visitors can enjoy the beach safely. What do you think sets you and your business apart? The Santa Rosa Island Authority team is solely dedicated to the preservation and carefully-managed progress on Pensacola Beach. Our highly-specialized team is unmatched at keeping our barrier island in top shape, while managing growth and development of the business and residential sectors. Who or what inspires you to be your best? As custodians for this incredible island, SRIA leadership is inspired by the men and women on our team that strive to preserve this rare jewel. Our entire team truly loves Pensacola Beach. Their dedication inspires us to maintain excellence in all we do to serve the community. Answers by: W.A. "Buck" Lee, Executive Director
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40 S. Palafox, smp-arch.com How long have you been in business? 30 years What inspired you to get started? The capacity to improve our physical environment through design solutions continually motivates me to research successful projects throughout the world. How many employees do you have? Seven How do you define being the “best”? In this case, it obviously was an individual that is better suited for the title of best vs. finalist. What do you think sets you and your business apart? Relentless passion for design excellence. Who or what inspires you to be your best? I am inspired by skilled, experienced professionals from all fields who never abandon the opportunity to learn more. Answers by: Brian Spencer, Founding Principal
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A C E L E B R AT I O N O F D I F F E R E N C E M A K E R S I N P E N S ACO L A Pensacola has been blessed with families who have helped to mold our community, generation after generation. This series of stories celebrates the 1st generation to come to Pensacola and the legacy of contributions they started. Here’s a look back at the 1st generation of difference makers.
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The Joe Patti Seafood Company has long been a Pensacola icon. Its founder was born in Sicily at the turn of the 20th Century. By age twelve, he was at sea, and the circumstances of World War I brought him to Pensacola. Already a trained commercial fisherman, Patti soon had his own boat. Giuseppe “Joe” Patti
A Swelling Business and Family In 1928, Joe married Anna Patane from another Sicilian family. The couple sold fresh fish out of their home and began a family that would grow to six children—Frank, Joe, Sammy, Gerard, Maria and Josie. They built a new home, later incorporating with it a seafood market, which Anna managed. Joe Patti’s Seafood was relocated to the bay front and enlarged many times as its offerings were broadened.
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Helping the War Effort During World War II, when planning began for the allied invasion of Sicily, Joe assisted intelligence units with mapping, and the Pattis became seafood suppliers to the Naval Air Station and many other military units.
From Shrimping to Shipbuilding Captain Joe began building shrimp boats for the family business, and then fishing and work boats for others. Frank Patti established the Patti Shipyard on Bayou Chico in 1977 and expanded production to include tugboats, ferries and giant riverboat casinos that received national acclaim.
Built at the Patti Shipyard in 1993, the Casino Queen was the largest passenger vessel on U.S. inland waterways.
Joe Patti died in 1992, and Anna followed in 1994. By that time, the seafood market was nationally known, and all the family holdings were in good hands. The Patti Family is forever entwined with Pensacola. Joe and Anna helped chart the course of our history, sailed into our hearts (through our stomachs), and cast a wide net over the culture of our community.
Saluting 1st Generation Difference Makers: If you have a suggestion for a family to feature, email Quint@studergroup.com.
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From “Panhandle to Pan” with Chef Irv Miller by Jennifer Leigh
For three decades, Chef Irv Miller has been making the Florida Panhandle a more delicious place to dine. You’ve seen him on TV, read his food columns and, of course, enjoyed his dishes at Jackson’s Steakhouse where he is the founding executive chef. You also voted for him multiple times, including this year, in Best of the Coast. Miller just won one of this year’s top honors— Best Chef.
With his new cookbook, “Panhandle to Pan: Recipes and Stories of Florida’s New Redneck Riviera,” you can take a culinary tour of the region guided by Miller with personalized notes, stories and a timeline about the development of the cuisine in the area. As with all cookbooks, there are recipes. “Panhandle to Pan” has around 150 for every occasion, including Miller’s Coastal Crab Cakes. “They run the gamut from appetizers, salads, soups, steaks, wild game, fish…the whole board,” he said. “I don’t really think of (the recipes) as my secrets. It’s a pleasure to pass them on.” Although Miller has contributed to several cookbooks, “Panhandle to Pan” is his first culinary tome, but he shares the glory with the regional farmers and artisans who make a living producing fine quality food. “It’s not just a cookbook,” he said. “It localizes the culture and captures the folks that are a part of it. It truly is a remarkable history.” While Miller pokes fun at the region’s infamous nickname in his book, he says trends like the farm-to-table movement aren’t new in the area. “It’s been going on for decades,” he said. “Now that term is more-or-less
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THURSDAY 10.15
MARKET ON THE BEACH 4 p.m. Check out Pensacola Beach's new farmers market, held every Thursday from 4 p.m. until sunset. Casino Beach parking lot, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. facebook.com/MarketontheBeach/info WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Try something new every week at Aragon Wine Market’s regular wine tasting, only a few blocks from downtown. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com 4TH ANNUAL TOAST OF THE COASTS 5:30 p.m. The 4th Annual Toast of the Coasts is a food and wine series comprised of three wines and a 4-course dinner with Andrew McNamara. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. $65 per person. fishhousepensacola.com BALLROOM DANCING 6:30 p.m. Learn how to waltz, hustle, and tango at this weekly class, which is followed by a social dance at 8:45 p.m. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com OUR LADY PEACE 7 p.m. With Dinosaur Daze and Billy the Kid.Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $20. vinylmusichall.com
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By Jennifer Leigh WSRE has celebrated local culinary arts for more than 25 years—long before the foodie craze took hold—with the annual Wine & Food Classic. This year’s theme: Savor and Surf Southern. “When WSRE started the Wine & Food Classic, there weren’t a lot of other culinary events like there are today,” said Mary Riker, spokesperson for WSRE. “And long before there were cable shows dedicated to the kitchen, viewers relied on PBS to deliver cooking shows by chefs like Julia Child, Jacques Pepin and Pensacola’s own Earl Peyroux.” Today, PBS has even more cooking talents by way of Martha Stewart, John Besh and popular shows such as “The Great British Baking Show,” “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having,” and “A Chef’s Life.” It’s only natural that WSRE would host a fundraiser with food and wine, Riker noted. What’s new this year is the renaming of the people’s choice award to the Earl Peyroux Culinary Legacy Award to honor the late chef and host of “Gourmet Cooking.” Originally from New Orleans, Peyroux lived in Pensacola before his death in 2003 and was a culinary instructor at Pensacola Junior Col-
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delicious dishes, don’t feel guilty. It’s for a good cause. “The Wine and Food Classic supports many of WSRE’s educational outreach efforts like the Imagination Station and all of our public television programs,” said Sandy Cesaretti Ray, general manager for WSRE. “This year’s event promises to be one of the best. Join us as we sip, savor and raise money for WSRE.” {in}
FOOD & WINE CLASSIC: SAVOR SURF AND SOUTHERN WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 WHERE: Hilton Pensacola Beach, 12 Via De Luna Dr. COST: $40 DETAIL: wsre.org/wineandfood
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Silent Score
Back in the silent era, films were accompanied by a live orchestra. It was like a twofor-one show—live music and visual effects. As a throwback, and at the request of fans, Austin-based band Invincible Czars will be performing their original score alongside the 1922 German silent film “Nosferatu” at Treehouse Cinema for a one-night-only show. Invincible Czars has scored six other silent films and has garnered attention around the country for their arrangements. For their score to “Nosferatu” the fourpiece band incorporates violin, glockenspiel, organ, flute, bass clarinet, vocals, music box, loops, electric guitar, bass, singing bowl, tambourine and other hand-percussion instruments that will not just add sound to a silent movie, but creates another visual aspect to the experience. Just in time for Halloween, “Nosferatu,” which is heralded as the first vampire movie, tells the story of Hutter and Ellen, a couple traveling from the village of Wisborg to Transylvania to sell a piece of property to a Count Orlok. Hutter stays in Orlok’s castle, only to learn that he is a vampire. According to a press release from
Invincible Czars, the movie is regarded as one of the most important horror films. It was almost erased from history books when the estate of Bram Stocker sued the filmmakers for copyright infringement. Most of the prints of the movie were destroyed. The band takes cues from film and classical composers, such as Bernard Hermann, Danny Elfman and Ennio Morricone as well as modern rock bands, such as Mr. Bungle, Ween, Sonic Youth and the Dead Kennedys. For their “Nosferatu” show, the band also incorporated classical music from Bela Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances.” The Invincible Czars’ score of “Nosferatu” is a unique and high-brow excuse to celebrate Halloween, no matter how old you are. {in}
INVINCIBLE CZARS: NOSFERATU WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 WHERE: Treehouse Cinema, 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. COST: $10-$15 DETAIL: invincibleczars.com
GALLERY NIGHT 5-9 p.m.
Stroll through the charming brick walkway of downtown Pensacola to experience an eclectic array of music, art and cuisine. Explore galleries and businesses featuring works of dozens of local artists. Soak up the sounds of local musicians and the aromas of local cuisine as the energy of the evening carries you from venue to venue. Palafox St. downtownpensacola.com LATIN DANCING 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of salsa dancing. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND
8 p.m. With Seth Walker and Tyler Mac Band.Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $10. vinylmusichall.com CRUEL HAND 9 p.m. With Head Creeps, Mind Melt, Bind, and The Hammer. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $10. pensacolahandlebar. com
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calendar a.m. The Bridge to Bridge 5k spans the three-mile Bay Bridge and ends at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge in Gulf Breeze. Wayside Park/Visitor Info Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. www.b2b5k.com SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods, and live music. PARA Football Complex, Limbaugh Lane, Pace. PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market. 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 PECHAKUCHA PENSACOLA NIGHT 6:30 p.m. Volume three of PechaKucha Pensacola will celebrate International Archaeology Day. Several different experts will present 20 images, 20 seconds per image, with a beer break in between. UWF Argo Galley, Commons Building 22, UWF, 11000 University Pkwy. pechakucha.org 24-HOUR THEATRE 7:30 p.m. Six short one-act plays, cast, written, directed and performed within 24 hours. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. $10. pensacolalittletheatre.com NICK SHANAHAN 9:30 p.m. With Jack Kirton and Flossie and the Fox. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5. sluggosflorida.com
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PENSACOLA BEACH ART & WINE FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With 30 wines, six Chefs, and 20-plus artists, this year’s festival promises to be a good time. Casino Beach, 41 Fort Pickens Road. pensacolabeachchamber. com
MONDAY 10.19
COUNTRY & WESTERN DANCING 6:30 p.m. Learn the Country two-step at this weekly class, which is followed by a social dance at 8 p.m. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com THE ATOM AGE 9:30 p.m. With Glare and Aggressor. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5-$10. sluggosflorida. com
TUESDAY 10.20
TUESDAY NIGHT POETRY NIGHT 7 p.m.
Free open mic poetry event every Tuesday. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/TNPNS BANDS ON THE BEACH 7 p.m. Holly Shelton Band will perform at this week’s Bands on the Beach, which is a free outdoor concert series featuring regional artists held every Tuesday night through Oct. 27. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. visitpensacolabeach.com
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Halloween-Themed Happenings
Although it’s not Halloween—yet, here are a few select Halloween-themed events already happening to help get you in the spirit.
FRIDAY 10.16
HAUNTED HOUSE WALKING AND TROLLEY TOURS 6:309 p.m. Take your pick from the Ghastly Ghosts Seville Walking Tour, Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour, Redlight Walking Tour, and Tragedy and Terror of South Seville Walking Tour. Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. $15 adults, $8 children. historicpensacola. com
SATURDAY 10.17
BOO AT THE ZOO! 10 a.m.4 p.m. Boo at the Zoo offers scare-free fun. Join our safe zoo neighborhood of Halloween entertainment, with kid-friendly fun around every corner. Gulf Breeze
Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. gulfbreezezoo.com
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR 6 p.m. Head to the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum for dinner, a private tour, costume contest and more. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. $50. pensacolabeachchamber. com HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE TOUR 6:30 p.m. A fun, friendly and frightful event for the entire family, based on a traditional haunted house. Wear your costumes. Tower will be open, so make sure to wear appropriate clothes and shoes for climbing safety. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. $7 adults, $4 children. pensacolalighthouse.org HAUNTED HOUSE WALKING AND TROLLEY TOURS 6:309 p.m. Take your pick from the Ghastly Ghosts Seville Walking
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Tour, Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour, Redlight Walking Tour, and Tragedy and Terror of South Seville Walking Tour. Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. $15 adults, $8 children. historicpensacola. com
SUNDAY 10.18
BOO AT THE ZOO! 10 a.m.4 p.m. Boo at the Zoo offers scare-free fun. Join our safe zoo neighborhood of Halloween entertainment, with kid-friendly fun around every corner. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. gulfbreezezoo.com WITCHES BREW PAINT NITE 4 p.m. Pair artistic Halloweenthemed painting (no experience required) with drinking, eating and socializing, for a not-sotypical night out. The Wine Bar on Palafox, 16 S. Palafox. $45. paintnite.com
STRINGS AND THINGS The Strings & Things, Sealing Wax & Other Fancy Stuff is a group of artists who have joined together to have a positively good time with wood, glass, fiber and other mediums . On display from Oct. 15 through Nov. 16. Museum hours and location: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zaragossa. quaysidegallery. com THE PYRAMID SHOW Students from 5 Pyramid, Inc. schools, including Pensacola, Ft. Walton, Panama City, Tampa and
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Tallahassee Studios, will exhibit their fine works through October 17th. Museum hours and location: TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org VISIONS: THROUGH PAINTINGS, POETRY, AND PROSE An exhibition by artist Margaret Biggs that celebrates and explores Gulf Coast inspired landscapes, seascapes, still life, and holistic pieces within a stylized manner, which borders between the elements of abstraction and realism. On display from Sept. 25 through Nov. 14. Museum hours and location: TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407
S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org TERRA INCOGNITA: PHOTOGRAPHS OF AMERICA’S THIRD COAST On loan from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, this exhibit is a photographic project of 15 years duration by nationally-recognized photographer and author Richard Sexton. On display August 21-October 17. Museum hours and location: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military; members and children 11 and under are free for the rest of summer. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org
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“MAKE-YOUROWN-GLASS” CLASS 10a.m.3 p.m. Friday, October 16 and Saturday October 17. Held weekly on Friday and Saturday, First City Art Center offers weekly “MakeYour-Own-Glass” classes, no previous glassblowing skills necessary. The classes are open to anyone age 8 and older and range in price from $25-$45. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required and can be made by calling 429-1222. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, October 19.
During this weekly workshop held on Monday evenings at First City Art Center, instructor Pearl VanHoove works individually with students to develop consistency in throwing on the wheel. Participants receive an introduction to materials, equipment and throwing techniques. Each session begins with a brief demonstration followed by hands-on time at the wheel. The class is $40 and open to individuals age 14 and up. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required and can be made by calling 429-1222. Class is limited to two participants. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org
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FRIDAY
OCTOBER 23
TESLA 7:30 PM FREE SHOW
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7:00 PM FREE SHOW GATES OPEN AT 11 A.M.
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Thursdays POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road, ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road, ticketsportsbar.com Fridays DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St., emeraldcitypensacola.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road, ticketsportsbar.com Mondays TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., sandshaker. com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 October 15, 2015
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 TICKET TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road, ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road, ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 9 p.m. Hopjacks, 10 S. Palafox, hopjacks. com
GATES OPEN AT 11 A.M.
FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.
GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.
FAIR CLOSES AT 12 A.M.
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FAIR CLOSES AT 12 A.M.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bring coupon from Sept./Oct. bill for ONE FREE admission.
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM FREE SHOW
GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.
GATES OPEN AT 11 A.M.
Purchase $10 wristband, good for unlimited rides on the Midway until closing.
OCTOBER 30
7:30 PM FREE SHOW
At 8 p.m., $25 Midnight Madness Tickets go on sale for unlimited rides and FREE admission.
No exhibit buildings will be open.
Special $6 admission price for everyone. (Discounted admission tickets and passes will count as ONE ADMISSION ONLY.)
FAIR CLOSES AT 2 A.M.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
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FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.
$10 WRISTBAND
FRIDAY
COLE SWINDELL
FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.
COX DAY
OCTOBER 28
CHLOE CHANNELL
Persons 55 years of age and over will be admitted for $6 into the Fair from 2 p.m. until closing.
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 24
MEET-N-GREET
SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY
OCTOBER 31
(Highest admission price applies.)
4:30-6:00 & 7:00-8:30
(Highest admission price applies.)
OCTOBER 29
3:30 & 7:00 PM 2 FREE SHOWS
Two get in for price of one with Walgreens admission ticket.
SATURDAY
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS AND PATRICK
Ladies of all ages will be admitted FREE 7:00 PM FREE SHOW from 4 to 6 p.m. GATES OPEN FAIR CLOSES THURSDAY AT 2 P.M. AT 11 P.M.
COASTERS
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OCTOBER 27 LADIES’ DAY CHRIS
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TUESDAY
GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.
OCTOBER 22
“CATTY-OKE” FINALS
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FAIR CLOSES AT 11 P.M.
All Active & Retired military personnel and spouse with proper identification will each be admitted for $6.
GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
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Wednesdays PUB TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road, facebook.com/ goatlipsdeli WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St., cabaretpensacola.com TICKET BAR BINGO 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road, ticketsportsbar.com BAR BINGO 10 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox,
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Thursdays Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m. 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com The Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Mondays The Cabaret, 9 p.m. 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com
Tuesdays The Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com
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THURSDAY 10.15
LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St., fishhousepensacola.com GREG LYON 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Down-
town, 312 E. Government St., hubstaceys. com
FRIDAY 10.16
THE NACE BROTHERS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grille, 21 Via De Luna Dr., paradisebar.com MIKE VAN 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road, peglegpetes.com THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130
E. Government St. THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St., hubstaceys.com NICK AND THE OVEROLS 9 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St., fishhousepensacola. com
SATURDAY 10.17
THE NACE BROTHERS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grille, 21 Via De Luna Dr., paradise-bar. com THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.
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Miss Massive Snowflake Takes Piece of Pensacola Before stopping in Pensacola to play Sluggo’s next Thursday, de Leon answered a few questions from IN about his intense touring schedule and why he chose a photo of Pensacola Beach as the cover for his next album. INWEEKLY: What are the origins of Miss Massive Snowflake? DE LEON: The band started as a recording project in 2005. The initial group was called Massive Snowflake and included my mother-in-law and daughter, with our first release Shane de Leon of Miss Massive Snowflake / Courtesy Photo being a Christmas Ever play music with Mom and Dad EP that was given during the holidays? What about some to friends and family. The family band lasted Christmas tunes with the kids? For Portthree EPs and the album “Queen's Headland-based musician Shane de Leon, what ache.” The name was brainstormed during started as a Christmas project with his the Christmas EP sessions and was heavily family unfolded into a full-time gig fronting influenced by my daughter. The Miss was his band Miss Massive Snowflake. added for some vague reason in 2006. De Leon said that the band started as a family recording project in 2006, and the INWEEKLY: How long have you been initial group included de Leon's mother-inplaying and who are your band members? law and daughter. Bassist Jeanne Kennedy DE LEON: I began touring under the name Crosby joined in 2007 and shortly after, Miss Massive Snowflake in 2006. The first Andy Brown on drums. The eclectic sound tour was in Europe with my daughter and of Miss Massive Snowflake combines jazz, wife. Mostly it was me with an acoustic guifunk and psychedelic elements, with de tar, prerecorded backing tracks, along with Leon’s guitar playing and prominent vocals visuals that were semi-interactive. My famgiving him a voice as a storyteller. ily was tired of being in a band, I was tired of
malfunctioning electrical equipment, so in 2007 I began assembling a more traditional rock band. Jeanne Kennedy Crosby has been playing bass with MMS since then, and Andy Brown has been producing the albums and playing drums since 2008. We went through a few members and at one time were up to five people but have settled on the three-piece band. INWEEKLY: How did MMS evolve from a family band to a solo endeavor? DE LEON: I split with my wife in 2012 and began touring relentlessly. My last album “So Sweet” was written during and after my divorce. It is my break up album. I play around 200 to 250 shows a year since then in Europe and the US. I tour mostly solo with an electric guitar now and with the full band joining me only on the West Coast and in Europe. They have spouses and day jobs. I just keep lapping the US and Europe solo and have enjoyed seeing the world and playing music most days live. I would love to have the three-piece band with me every night, but that is not sustainable with the amount of money that I bring in. It is enough for a solo artist.
I have dreams of incorporating my love of hip hop, funk and electronic music into my stuff like Gang Starr, Kendrick Lamar, Squarepusher, Mouse on Mars, Jimi Hendrix, Funkadelic, etc. You can hear the electro influence in the earlier releases. INWEEKLY: What other mediums do you use to create? DE LEON: I have done all the album artwork. I love drawing. I chose a photo I took of my girlfriend on Pensacola Beach to be the cover of the next album (“The Final Photograph,” out in April 2016), because there are some great beach references on the album. All the album art has been drawings so far, and this is the first one with a photo. There is a song in Italian on the new album called “L'ultima Fotografia,” and the photo just fits thematically on a few levels.
“I search for real stories and moments that can transcend the mundane and make them magical.” Shane de Leon
INWEEKLY: What do you enjoy about playing in Pensacola? DE LEON: Sluggo's has a great supportive independent scene, and I just love the people who work there and show up. I am a huge supporter of DIY and independent culture, and they seem to be doing it right. The Grunge was my first stop in Pensacola, and they are great folks there, too. {in}
INWEEKLY: What influences you and your sound? DE LEON: I am a voracious music devourer and listen to many forms of music. I consider Miss Massive Snowflake to be storytelling and rock WHAT: Miss Massive Snowflake with Commumusic. In my vein, I would say I am nity Center, Nelson Gatlin and Greg Bond influenced by The Mountain Goats, WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 Smog, Flaming Lips, Bowie and Tom WHERE: Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson Waits. I search for real stories and COST: $5—$10 moments that can transcend the DETAILS: sluggosflorida.com mundane and make them magical.
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news of the weird BRIGHT IDEAS Unapparent Problem, Solved: Vladimir Laurent (an insurance executive in Coral Springs, Florida) received his U.S. patent on Sept. 29 and can proceed mass-producing "The Shield"—his brainstorm to keep men's genitalia from dragging on the inside of toilet bowls while they're seated. Laurent told the South Florida Business Journal that his device was something he "needed, personally" (though he's aware that not all males experience the sensation). The Shield is basically a cup attached to the bowl by suction that allows movement via a ball-and-socket joint. LATEST HUMAN RIGHTS Kentucky's government ethics law bars gifts from lobbyists to legislators, but state Sen. John Schickel filed a federal lawsuit in September claiming that he has a constitutional (First Amendment) right to receive them. (The laws were passed after the FBI found several Kentucky politicians selling their votes.) And in May, officials of the American Gaming (gambling) Association and the Association of Club Executives complained to the Pentagon that a threatened prohibition of the use of government credit cards at casinos and strip clubs violated card users' constitutional rights, in that protected activities (such as business strategy meetings) take place at those venues. NEW! AMAZING! AWESOME! Low-benefit (but Internet-connected!) devices now on sale (from February MacLife magazine): HAPIfork (Bluetooth-connected, alerts you if you're eating too fast); iKettle (heat water at different temperatures for different drinks, controlled by phone); an LG washing machine that lets you start washing while away (provided, of course, that you've already loaded the washer); Kolibree "smart toothbrush" (tracks and graphs "brushing habits"). Also highlighted was the Satis "smart toilet," which remotely flushes, raises and lowers the seat, and engages the bidet—features MacLife touts mainly as good for "terrorizing guests."
by Chuck Shepherd
THE JOB OF THE RESEARCHER Scientists have somehow determined that rats dream about where they want to go in the future. Dr. Hugo Spiers of University College London (and colleagues) inferred as much in a recent eLife article based on how neurons in the rodent brain's hippocampus fire up in certain patterns. They discovered similar patterns when a rat is asleep just before conquering a food "maze" as when he awakens and actually gets to the food (as if it plotted by dream). (Buried Lede: Rats have dreams.) LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES The Power of Prayer: (1) Two men with handguns walked through an open door of a Philadelphia home in July and demanded drugs and cash from the three women inside, threatening pistol-whippings. According to a Philly.com report, a 55-year-old woman in the home immediately burst into loud prayer, causing the gunmen to flee empty-handed. (2) Police in Bellevue, Ohio, initially believed that texting behind the wheel was what caused Marilyn Perry, 62, to crash and badly injure another driver. However, in July, she and her lawyer convinced a judge that she was "looking down" as she drove only because she was praying over "personal problems." LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Paul Neaverson, 61, was convicted in September in England's Maidstone Crown Court for a robbery his own lawyer called "ridiculous." He had gone to a NatWest bank in Rainham, pointed a knife at a cashier, and demanded that money be placed "on the table" or "into his account" at NatWest, according to the police report. Earlier, he had walked out of an HSBC bank when the teller balked at his robbery demand. He was sentenced to two years in prison.{in}
From Universal Press Syndicate Chuck Shepherd’s News Of The Weird © 2015 Chuck Shepherd
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