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winners PENSACOLA OPERA National Endowment for the Arts has announced that Pensacola Opera is one of 817 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. Pensacola Opera is recommended for a $20,000 grant to support the expansion of its Artists in Residence program in 2014 to include an 11-week fall residency in addition to its regular 17-week spring residency. The program will bring six, young professional opera singers to Pensacola. NICHOLAS GUPTA The Pensacola High senior is among more than 40 high school Florida seniors that have earned a 2013 National Merit Scholarship. They are part of the first group of winners awarded scholarships this year financed by businesses. Most of the awards are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and provide annual stipends that range from $500 to $10,000 per year. Gupta’s scholarship was sponsored by the National Distillers Distributors Foundation. SUSAN RIGBY The Escambia County District Teacher of the Year was presented the Governor’s Shine Award at a recent Florida Cabinet meeting for her commitment to improving Florida’s education system. Rigby has been teaching for 13 years and currently teaches ninth-grade mathematics at Pine Forest High School. She attributes her passion for teaching to her student’s success in the classroom.

losers BARACK OBAMA The FAA began on

April 21 furloughing its 47,000 employees, including 15,000 air traffic controllers, to meet the budget cuts required under sequestration. After debating the issue for most of the week, both houses of Congress approved the legislation to give the Department of Transportation more flexibility with its budget. The president argued that the best solution to the flight delays would be to eliminate the sequester entirely, but later had to back off and concede to the FAAonly fix.

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Florence and the Machine or, even Willie Nelson. Listening to “Be Young, Be Foolish and Be Happy” might have been cool when Buck Lee was at Ole Miss, but they aren’t the concert band that will make the public forget the Blue Angels aren’t flying this summer. Maybe Banana Bob’s will have a reunion that weekend, too.

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When he was considering whether to run for House District 2, Johnson solicited the support of several African-American leaders. Not once did he ask for their opinions on eliminating the at-large seats. It would have been the proper time to get input. Councilman Brian Spencer, another supporter for reducing the size of the council, holds a council seat that has been held by African-Americans for more than a decade. District 6 is almost equally divided demographically with 2,564 whites, 2, 473 blacks and 282 other. Spencer was elected with support from the African-American community because of his promises to listen to them. He occasionally attends services in black community. He never asked for input from African-American part of his district before he endorsed the eliminating the two seats. The council leadership says that they will treat the African-American neighborhoods the same as their own districts. Yet Hayward, Johnson and Spencer did not asked for input from the African-American neighborhoods before they made the decision to push the charter amendment. The decision was made in backrooms and bars without them. Can AfricanAmerican community trust them to listen to them if the at-large council seats are eliminated? {in} rick@inweekly.net

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Council Considers the Loss of CityWide Seats by Jeremy Morrison The Pensacola City Council is currently considering if its two at-large seats should be phased out. After a second public hearing this month, the issue heads to the voters during June’s special election for the District 2 House seat left empty by the late Rep. Clay Ford. Council is split down the middle on their possible downsizing. With concerns being raised over how the loss of the atlarge seats—which serve the entire city, rather than a single district—will impact minority representation, each side of the debate contend their respective positions would prove more favorable to the AfricanAmerican community. Council President P.C. Wu recently raced home from the Southern Municipal Leadership Conference in Savannah, Ga. to cast the clinch vote that would move the issue forward.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, I would not have traveled a thousand miles if I thought it was going to hurt minorities,” Wu explained just before council cast its 5-4 vote during the first public hearing April 25. “I thought it was important enough to come 500 miles, walk in this building, vote and get in the car and drive 500 miles back.” Councilman Larry B. Johnson placed the issue on the table during the council’s April 22 Committee of the Whole meeting. He had publicly talked up the idea for a couple of weeks. The Pensacola News Journal had already issued an editorial of support. “Since I’ve been on council, I’ve been hearing from constituents: ‘our council’s too big,’” Johnson said at the COW. “We need to shrink council.” Shrinking the council wasn’t a new idea. Johnson floated it last summer, though it was never formally discussed. Other council members have also spoken out in favor of such a move, contending it would put Pensacola more in line with similarly sized cities and also provide for a more efficient local government. While some members warmly embraced Johnson’s lead, others raised concerns. They wondered if a month was enough time for adequate public digestion and input. They wondered if dropping at-large seats would eliminate a point of contact for the African-American community.

the League of Cities had advised against And they wondered why. And, why now? dropping seats. “My question is the process,” said Judge “At first she said, ‘I wouldn’t do that,’ Tom Dannheisser, “and I agree with the and they kind of ignored her,” Blackmon told Vice President, if you’re going to approach council. “And then she said, ‘if you do that, amending our charter, the first amendment that lawsuit is gonna jump wide open.’ So, to our constitution, is this the most importhere’s a reason why things happen. I do not tant issue?” want to lose anything that has been fought At-large Councilwoman Megan Pratt for, not only for me, but for my children and continued searching for answers during the my grandchildren. So, I’m totally against it, I first public hearing. think it’s wrong and unfair to the community “Ultimately, I keep asking myself, ‘what to try to sneak it on that ballot.” is the problem we’re trying to solve?’” she City Attorney Jim Messer said that the said. “Are we creating jobs with this? Are restraints of the lawsuit were no longer an we improving the lives of the citizens in this community? Are we improving city services? issue. President Wu pointed out that dropping the at-large seats would increase miI mean, usually when we take action, it’s to nority representation on the council—three try to solve a problem.” seats hail from minority-heavy districts. Both of council’s African-American “There’s a lot of scare being thrown out members—Vice President Jewel Cannadathere,” said Wu. “But if you do the numWynn and Councilman Gerald Wingate— bers—two out of seven is a heck of a lot expressed concerns about how the cut better than two out of nine, or three out of might impact the minority community. They nine, I don’t care how you slice the number. were concerned a month wasn’t enough I don’t know of anybody on council that time for public input and that the special would even entertain this notion if they election would only attract a small number thought it was going to hurt the minority of voters to the polls. community.” “I just want to say, I don’t approve of Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward said what we’re trying to do here,” Wingate after the first public hearing that he thought told his fellow members. “I really don’t see voters should have the opportunity to deany sound reason from going from nine cide the issue. If the council’s current votemembers down to seven. And I told the line holds through the second public hearing mayor earlier this morning, even Jesus had May 9, the council-reduction issue will be 12 disciples.” placed on the special election ballot. Public comment during the first public “The ultimate public input is at the balhearing, delivered primarily by Africanlot box,” Johnson said during the first public Americans, was also decidedly opposed to hearing. “That’s the ultimate.” {in} cutting the at-large seats. They raised concerns about the timeframe and the impact on minority representation. They also raised concerns about a previous federal lawsuit that resulted in mandated minorityWHAT: The final opportunity for public inheavy districts to insure equitable put, prior to placing the issue before voters representation. Georgia Blackmon in June’s special election. recalled the issue coming up during WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 the Charter Review Committee WHERE: Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St. meetings; she said an attorney from

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This aquatic-museum concept began as a tribute to Patti’s family, a local seafood institution. When he started talking to his friend Sava Varazo, who serves as the Emerald Coastkeeper, the plan began to take shape. “I said, ‘what if we opened it up?’” Varazo recalled. The Patti-family tribute quickly evolved into a community-inspired underwater gallery. In addition to the pieces Patti has commissioned from Renaissance Man, individuals and businesses are being given the opportunity to have their stainless-steel art pieces placed on the barge-reef. Initially, standard plaques are being offered Frank Patti, Jr. enjoys some of the stainless-steel art pieces topfor $600, with more custom side prior to sinking them on a barge as an artificial reef / photo jobs available for $1,000; works by Jeremy Morrison commissioned after the sinkEver see plasma cut through steel? It’s ing will be affixed periodically thereafter by pretty sweet. divers. Proceeds will go to benefit Emerald “It’s kind of like magic when it works,” said Coastkeepers and be used for environmental Kevin Marchetti, as he fired up the machine. education and restoration. In a spray of blinding sparks, the work “How many plates can you put on a barge? begins. Within a few minutes, a stainless steel A lot,” Varazo said. “You can keep this thing flounder is born in Renaissance Man’s Pace going forever and ever until the barge is full.” Boulevard workshop. In addition to netting funds for the non“The teeth kind of make it, huh?” Marprofit environmental organization, Patti and chetti admired the fish. “It is kind of funny to Varazo are hoping the new reef becomes a think I’m building all this stuff to be sunk.” destination for divers. They envision it as an In a nearby pile of scrap steel, other underwater tribute to Pensacola—right down shapes emerge. Cutouts left in the wake of to the barge, which was used during repairs to sea turtles and fish. Those are already over at the Pensacola Bay Bridge after another barge Frank Patti’s boat yard. struck the span in 1989. “I betcha somebody’s gonna gig that “So, this thing is like an ongoing memothing,” Patti laughed about the realistic quality rial,” Varazo said. of Marchetti’s work, as he talked about his big The thought of his work being appreciplans. “I’m gonna have these things coloredated at depth makes Marchetti smile. He’s out. When you go down there, it’s gonna pop!” envisioning the project as an “underwater Other stainless steel replications reside sculpture garden.” on the far end of Patti’s boat yard. There’s the “I can’t wait to dive it,” the metal worker Pensacola Beach beach-ball water tower, and said. “To see a fish going in between that the Joe-Patti fish and shrimp that famously shrimp—that’ll be pretty neat.” swim above Main Street downtown. Marchetti may not have to wait too long to “The Blue Angles are still in formation,” enjoy his handiwork on the gulf floor. While a Patti said, pointing to a squadron of stainless scuttle date has yet to be set, Varazo and Patti steel F/A-18s. are aiming to send the barge to the bottom in All of these works of industrial art will time for the summer season. soon be mounted onto an old barge and sunk “In a month or so, conceivably, people four and a half miles out in the Gulf of Mexico could be out there fishing and diving on it,” as part of Escambia County’s artificial reef Varazo said. program. They will rest in 60 feet of water, atAnyone interested in participating in the tracting fish, fishermen and scuba divers. barge-reef project should direct inquiries to “There’ll be there for hundreds of years,” the Emerald Coastkeepers at 712-9566. {in} Patti ventured. May 2, 2013

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2013 IN POWER LIST Who Gets Things Done by Rick Outzen / profiles by Jeremy Morrison / photos by Samantha Crooke

he first Power List was created in 2007 at the Atlas Oyster House when a friend asked me to list the most powerful and influential people in Pensacola. For the next hour, we bounced around names of people who really get things done in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. It was a fun exercise and we recorded our thoughts on a napkin. The next morning I dug out the napkin and tossed around the concept with the staff. What if the Independent News published the list of the most powerful people in the area? No one had ever dared rank people based on their influence. The first list was published on June 7, 2007 under the title, “Who’s the Man?” Fred Levin topped the list, followed by Judge Lacey Collier, Ted Ciano, Jim Reeves, Lewis Bear Jr. and 45 other men and women. The list was published without fanfare. Within hours of the paper hitting the newsstands, we were getting emails and phone calls. Some grateful, some upset. We knew that we

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had a hit and had created a new Independent News tradition. Since then, the list has grown to 100 people. We get more input from the community, asking past honorees and others to submit their top 40. Our staff and a committee of friends of

is a daunting challenge, especially when you didn’t grow up in that system. Sheriff Morgan has done it and doesn’t appear to be ready to coast through his second term. The rest of the list reflects the diversity in leadership that has developed over the past few years as women and minorities assume positions of power. Commissioner Lumon May and Gulf Power VP Bentina Terry are two AfricanAmerican leaders that have a huge impact on the community. Both are in the top five. This is the second year that Terry made the top 10. She is joined by Debbie Calder who also made the Top 10 for the second time. Calder is the senior vice-president for Navy Federal Credit Union, whose Pensacola facility recently announced a $200-million expansion that will create a minimum of 1,500 new jobs by 2015. Others in the top 10 are familiar names— Jim Reeves, Sandy Sansing, Mike Papantonio, Jeff Miller, Dr. Ed Meadows and Fred Donovan Jr. After them, the list got harder to rank. The degrees of separation are slight and are what make this list fun to write and debate. Enjoy. �

The degrees of separation are slight and are what make this list fun to write and debate. the paper review the nominations. For the next week or so, names are added and subtracted from the list. People are moved up and down as we get closer to publication. Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan tops the 2013 IN Power List. He won both the Republican primary and General Election by landslides, making him the most popular elected official in our two counties. Changing the direction of a large, entrenched bureaucracy like the sheriff’s office

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e comes from a simpler time and place. The humble landscape of mid-century Missouri. “Have you ever watched that television show ‘The Waltons?’ They were upper class compared to us,” Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said. “I never was a big Waltons fan. I worked shift work when that was on television.” As head of Escambia County’s sheriff’s office, Morgan is a long way from his farmboy days in Missouri. Nothing is simple. “It’s almost like living in a Salvador Dali painting—everything is askew and nothing is distinct,” Morgan reflected. “In politics, I can tell you the first casualty is truth.” In his journey into the political arena, the sheriff relies on advice his grandfather gave 010 1

him back in Missouri. It’s advice that knows not the boundaries of time or space. “He told me one time, ‘It’s hell dealing with an honest man. Make sure you’re that honest man,’” Morgan recalled. The sheriff says he never had political ambitions, prior to holding his current post. He enjoyed a career in the Air Force, worked as a private investigator and a bit in real estate. Then his mother-inlaw lit the fire. “She basically said one night, ‘You’re qualified—when are you going to stop

complaining and do something?’” Morgan recalled. “I decided I could do a better job, that’s why I ran for office.” And here he is. In his second term. And by definition and by law the sheriff is powerful. “On the low end of the spectrum I can take your freedom from you, I can take your life,” Morgan noted. But what does such power mean? And what does it demand? “Let me use what we were taught in the military—I’ll define power as respect,” the sheriff explained. “By virtue of the rank you

“Respect is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.” Sheriff David Morgan

are bestowed, the law dictates that you are bestowed with a certain amount of responsibility. You have the power to order men and women to their deaths. Tremendous amount of power.” But the sheriff goes on to say that power, and respect, must be earned. This is something that he attempts to instill in his officers. “As I tell my officers, you don’t demand respect from anyone, because what you’re demanding is fear,” Morgan said. Mohandas Gandhi—whom the sheriff is fond of quoting—took a similar approach: “Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment.” inweekly.net

2013 IN POWER LIST me how proud she is of me, and then I’m gonna go off and be a jerk? How in your face can you be?” Morgan said. “To be honest with you, I don’t know how you can betray that trust. Pretty powerful stuff, huh?”

Is it also a relay race? Is Morgan grooming a successor? “I’ve got a couple of people at the sheriff’s office that have tremendous potential,” the sheriff said. But that doesn’t mean Morgan’s necessarily ready to hand over the power. Though he considers himself a “termlimit guy,” the sheriff said he hasn’t ruled out another run. “Funny you should mention that. Even though I just started my second term, a week doesn’t go by that I don’t get asked that question,” Morgan said. “I believe in rotation in government. I would prefer not to run for a third term. But I also understand duty.” But that decision is a ways down the road. There’s plenty of political battles to fight before possibly ramping up for another campaign. “Not an easy decision,” Morgan said. “Politics are brutal. I love the job, but I hate the politics.” And how will Morgan spend his time on the job? How will he ensure that his power is worth the weight of his badge, that it actually merits respect? The sheriff points again to the people. “It’s important you stay grounded and never forget what got you where you are,” Morgan said. “The day you wake up and think the stars revolve around you, that this office couldn’t exist without you, is the day you need to resign.” {in}

“It’s important you stay grounded and never forget what got you where you are.” Sheriff David Morgan

“I don’t think I’d use that term, ‘love,’” Morgan clarified. “But I think it’s the earning of the respect. Again, power derived from fear is always short lived.” The sheriff said he knows his power— as an elected constitutional officer of the county—is derived from “the people.” It is a power that is also beholden to the people. “In Missouri we have a saying: ‘Dance with the one who brung you,’” Morgan said. “The people, you always answer to the people.”

Recently, the sheriff was standing in line at a pharmacy. A man standing nearby introduced himself and said he appreciated Morgan’s service. Out in the parking lot, the sheriff saw the man again. He called Morgan over to introduce him to his aging mother. The elderly woman also wanted to thank the sheriff. These are the people the sheriff owes his power to. These are the people he serves. “How do you betray that trust? Here’s an elderly woman who can barely speak, telling

In an effort to hold himself accountable to the people, the sheriff holds himself up to the same standards he holds everyone else to: “We all know, the hair on the back of your neck stands up when you’re about to do something you really wouldn’t want everyone knowing about. Well, don’t do it. You need to make sure you’re conducting your life in the harsh light of day.” The sheriff said he considers this—keeping the people’s faith—a daily task. Although he’s safely on the other side of an election, the work continues. Earning respect—maintaining that power—takes tending. “It’s never earned,” Morgan explained. “It’s always evolving. Respect is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.”

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hen Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May was in high school, one of his teachers asked him what he planned to do with his life. “I told him, ‘I really want to go into the Peace Corps—that’s what I’m gonna do, is help the little children in Africa, little children in a third-world country,’” May recalled. “He said, ‘Lumon, you grew up in a third-world country, you grew up in Morris Court, look at your neighborhood.’” The teacher’s words hit square on their target. They seem to serve as May’s mantra. “You don’t have to move out of your neighborhood to be successful,” the commissioner

said recently. “Success to me is defined as growing and being a good citizen and being able to change your neighborhood.” The most obvious way May is attempting to change his community for the better is through his service on the county commission—he was elected to the District 3 seat in November—but his work with the Southern Youth Sports Association perhaps provides a better illustration of such service. “The reason I stayed in the neighborhood, the reason I coach little league is because I want people to say, ‘You know what, Coach Lumon is cool, I can do all that and more,’” May explained. As coach, as much in life as on the field, May imparts some words to live by—“The four B’s: Bible, Book, Ball and Balance”—and tries to lead by example. He’s aware of the weight of being an African-American role model in a region

plagued with jarring disparity issues— “there’s not that many role models, there’s not that many Bentina Terrys”—and takes the responsibility serious. “I have a responsibility because those who came before me weren’t given that opportunity. It was just 1968 that we were being segregated. It wasn’t that long ago,” May said. “I owe it to that history, but more importantly I owe it to my contemporaries and my friends, and more importantly I owe it to my children and the kids I work with.” This is important stuff. A mission, a calling. “God only gives you a little bit of time. We only have a limited amount of time to make a difference,” May laughed, stressing again the importance of equipping the youth with “ethics, morals and values.” “That legacy passes on long after I’m gone.” {in}

“God only gives you a little bit of time. We only have a limited amount of time to make a difference.” Lumon May

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ith the sun streaming through the office window and bouncing around the executive digs, the Fridayafternoon possibilities seem endless. Outside, glints of light dance on Pensacola Bay. “This is a beautiful place,” Terry smiles. “I don’t know how you can wake up here and not be happy.” Terry is looking forward to the weekend, she plans to run a 5k charity race. “It’s a good way to get some exercise in and give some money to charity,” she explained. Terry serves as Gulf Power’s Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Services—it’s a day job. Her greater service to the community begins after hours.

The Gulf Power exec is involved with a growing number of organizations and issues, boards and committees. Recently, she was selected by Pensacola officials to represent the city on Escambia County’s RESTORE Act Advisory Committee—her peers on that committee elected her to chair the body. “I don’t shy away from my obligations,” Terry said. “I always feel like it’s so much better for you to get in there, instead of sitting on the sidelines.” Unsurprisingly, the community leader finds herself imparting advice to younger colleagues from time to time. They want to glean some of the wisdom that’s guided her along her path. “The biggest piece of advice I tell people is to be themselves,” Terry relayed. “Just be the best you you can be, don’t try to be somebody else.” And what advice might she offer to this beautiful place she serves?

“Embrace progress a little tighter,” Terry smiled, noting the area’s tendency to dwell and drag and resist. “I don’t know if it’s because we’re afraid of it or we don’t know it or what—stop trying to find the negative in everything, embrace the positive.” One negative Terry would like to see the area address is its racial disparity issues. She’s not satisfied with the degree of segregation or inequality. As an African-American executive, she’s not satisfied with being an anomaly. “I wish Pensacola was more of an inclusive community,” Terry said. “I think we’ve got to, as a community, learn how to embrace everybody. How do we help everybody rise up?” She’s still searching for that answer. It’s a common quest she shares with Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May. “We haven’t saved the world yet,” Terry said, “but we talk about it a lot.” {in}

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Teri Levin Terry Cole Dr. Joseph Marshall Robert Rinke Mark Proctor Susan Davis Steven Barry Malcolm Thomas Jeff Helms Dr. Kimberly Brown George Touart Beverly Zimmern Donnie McMahon Dick Appleyard Carol Carlan Bill Eddins Lois Benson Miller Caldwell Jr. Charles Bare John Peacock Crystal Spencer Ginny Graybiel Dee Dee Davis Bob Kerrigan Brian Spencer John Griffing, President Corbett A. Davis Jr. Bryan Aylstock Jay Bradshaw Sonny Granger Bo Carter Robert J. Kelly Michael Murdoch Charles Morris

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#4. Jim Reeves Attorney, Developer “I’m fortunate enough I have the interest and the time,” he said. “And, to be honest, the more quasi-political it is, the more fun.”

“To be honest, the more quasi-political it is, the more fun.” Jim Reeves

ow powerful is Jim Reeves? Let’s just say he never has a problem getting a table at McGuire’s. “I said, I want a table in the very, very back of the restaurant,” Reeves recalled. “All I want is a table to call my own, and I want to come through the kitchen.”

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That was back in the 80s. Back when Reeves was on the Pensacola City Council. After he’d served in the state House, but before he stepped away from politics. These day, Reeves fills his time sitting on numerous boards and committees. Everything from the Pensacola Little Theater to the Community Maritime Park Board of Trustees.

When he isn’t putting in the volunteer hours or practicing real estate law, he might be emailing back and forth with Senate President Don Gaetz. Or riding around in a 1998 Cadillac limousine with a Rick Scott bumper sticker slapped on back and an arsenal of champagne flutes waiting inside. “I have this affection for cars,” Reeves said. Speaking of cars, is that John Lennon’s white Rolls Royce parked in Reeves parking lot along Bayfront Parkway?

“I cannot confirm or deny that,” he allows the legend mercy. Reeves seems to enjoy a good what-if. Like ... what if the Irish Politicians Club really does run the whole place? “The Irish Politicians Club is strictly a social club,” he laughed. “We don’t have any meetings, we don’t have any cross-burnings.” Reeves founded the IPC more than 30 years ago. It evolved from his table at McGuire’s. They gather in the pub’s back room. They definitely are not secretly pulling all the strings. “Get me the last induction list of the last Irish Politicians Club!” Reeves called out into his office. “The one with Brian Hooper on it.” A social club, perhaps, but one with an impressively deep pool of local movers and shakers. The younger members, like Hooper—or attorney Frank White, who Reeves mentions he would have like to see run for the House District 2 seat—are already ones to watch. Reeves is. “I hate that good’ol boy business,” he said, “but if there wasn’t some old guys who know what’s happening, who’s going to teach, who’s going to pass the ball?” {in}

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#5. Sandy Sansing President/CEO, Sandy Sansing Automotive

ong ago, Sandy Sansing and partner Wallace Yost upstarted Digital Systems of Florida, offering a turn-key system of mini-computers. Pensacola’s own version of Jobs and Wozniak. The local tech partners eventually sold their company, with Sansing beginning a journey that would see him crowned as the king of car city. Today, he owns numerous dealerships and sits as the chairman of the Greater Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce. “Powerful, I’m not. I don’t want to be powerful,” Sansing said modestly. “If I’m an influence, I want to be a positive one.” The auto mogul recognizes he has attained a certain position in Pensac-

ola. He said he attempts to use whatever influence or power his position affords to better the local community. Specifically, Sansing focuses on the area’s youth. “My passion is helping children,” he explained. “Children can’t help themselves.” To that end, Sansing sponsors 55 local little league baseball teams. That makes sense, considering what an impact the game had on him as a youth—he cites coach Bill Bond as being an early mentor. “Bill Bond taught us we’re part of a team, always look out for each other,” Sansing recalled, adding that the coach also instilled other values— “being on time” ... “look sharp” ... “hustle.” In addition to Bond, Sansing points to his father as being a major influence. “My daddy, one of his favorite sayings was, ‘Son, always do your best,’” he said. “Whether that be with the talents or the treasure we’ve been given, always do your best.”

These days, Sansing finds himself imparting words of wisdom to younger members of the community. He said he encourages them to chase their dreams without fear of failing. “Part of being older is you’ve done a few things right, but we’ve all done a lot of things wrong, we’ve all made mistakes,” Sansing said. “Don’t be afraid of failure, the only way to fail is to never do anything—find your passion and go for it.” Not long ago, a young man approached Sansing. He wanted to spend some time with the community leader, wanted to learn from him. The two men began meeting regularly for breakfast. Sansing shared what he could and enjoyed the fellowship. He considered himself both teacher and student. “I’ve learned more from him than he’s learned from me,” Sansing revealed. “He’s been a wonderful role model for me.” {in}

“The only way to fail is to never do anything—find your passion and go for it.” Sandy Sansing

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Fred Levin (2007)

The flamboyant and outspoken Pensacola trial attorney has the University of Florida law school named after him. His biggest achievement was helping rewrite legislation in 1993 that led to a $13.2 billion settlement by the tobacco industry with the State of Florida.

J. Collier Merrill (2008)

This developer and restaurateur works behind the scenes for the maritime park, downtown improvement and political candidates and causes. With his brothers, Will and Burney, Merrill co-owns Merrill Land Company, a real estate development and holding firm, along with The Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and Jackson’s Steakhouse in Pensacola.

was the big champion for the Community Maritime Park. Autism Pensacola, Pensacola Business Challenge and the Pensacola Promise scholars have all benefited from his and his wife Rishy’s philanthropy.

Ashton Hayward (2011)

Pensacola’s young mayor came on in his first year as a superstar, accomplishing most of his top 20 campaign goals in his first year in office. Last year, he tackled city pensions, getting the general employees and police unions to close their plans.

Dr. Judy Bense (2012)

She is the hero of every interim officer, turning what was originally only a 12-month gig into a full-time contract that was recently extended by her board of trustees with a nice pay raise. Bense is, by far, the best politician in the Pensacola area and has substantial influence on the state level.

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Lewis Bear Jr. (2009)

It’s difficult to find a charity or community organization that hasn’t been helped by the Lewis Bear family. Bear is the driving force behind the Greater Pensacola Chamber’s economic development efforts and does a masterful job at reining the many political forces at play.

Quint Studer (2010)

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26. Buzz Ritchie, CEO, Gulf Coast Community Bank

3. Bentina Terry, VP, External Affairs, Gulf Power

27. Gene Valentino, Escambia Co. Commissioner

4. Jim Reeves, Attorney, Developer

28. Dr. Tyler Hardeman, Pastor, Antioch Missionary Baptist

5. Sandy Sansing, President/ CEO, Sandy Sansing Automotive

29. Scott Remington, Attorney

6. Mike Papantonio, Attorney; Media Pundit 7. Jeff Miller, Congressman

31. Keith Gregory, VP/Region Manager, Cox Communications

8. Debbie Calder, Senior Vice President, Navy Federal

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35. Teri Levin, Developer; Community Volunteer 36. Terry Cole, WEAR TV3 Sinclair Broadcast Group 37. Dr. Joseph Marshall, Pastor, St. John Divine Missionary 38. Robert Rinke, Developer 39. Mark Proctor, Attorney

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40. Susan Davis, CEO, Sacred Heart Health System

17. Lonnie Wesley, Pastor, Greater Little Rock Baptist

41. Steven Barry, Escambia County Commission

18. Wilson Robertson, Escambia Co. Commissioner

42. Malcolm Thomas, Escambia School Superintendent

19. Marilyn Hess, Chairman, American Fidelity

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20. Stan Connally, CEO, Gulf Power

44. Dr. Kimberly Brown, VP/ Chief of Staff, University of West Florida

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78. Sena Maddison, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 79. Mark Lee, Managing Broker, Levin-Rinke 80. Bernard Yates, Pastor, Zion Hope Primitive 81. Danny Zimmern, Pensacola Mardi Gras 82. Charles Carlan, Hatch Mott MacDonald 83. Neil Overholtz, Attorney 84. Ray Russenberger, CEO, Marina Management 85. Michael Carro, NAI Halford 86. David Peaden, Executive Director, HBA of West Florida 87. Jerry Pate, Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation 88. Andrew Rothfeder, Developer

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Julie Remke, the Chair of the 2013 Crawfish Festival believes that the mix of good food, great music, and a familyfriendly atmosphere makes the festival an annual favorite for crawfish lovers across the Southeast. “I have friends that visit from other cities and they are constantly amazed that everyone, children and adults, can hang out and have a good time,” Remke said. “It’s a Revival / photo by Ian Rawn family-friendly way to enjoy Pensacola and it’s one of the things that makes Pensacola such a great place to live.” Peter Dyson, the co-chair of the 2013 Crawfish Festival said that he has met festivalgoers that travel many miles just to enjoy Pensacola’s Crawfish Festival. FRIDAY, MAY 3 “We have people that come from Chi3 - 5 p.m. Derek Givens cago, Nashville because they love the crowd 6 - 8 p.m. Revival (tribute to and love the music,” Dyson said. Allman Brothers) Remke also believes that Bartram Park, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Cool Rayz the waterfront park where the festival is held, is the perfect way to spend a perfect SATURDAY, MAY 4 spring weekend. Nate Pennington 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. “The music is great, the food is great,” p.m. Bayou Boys 1 - 3:30 Remke said. “It’s one of the first festivals when Lil Malcolm & The 4 - 6 p.m. the weather breaks and everyone House Rockers is excited to be outside and enjoy - 8:30 p.m. Rockin Dopsie Jr. 6:30 it. People just like hanging out; Wes Bayliss & 9 - 10:30 p.m. it’s a great location.” Richochet Creek The Crawfish Festival is not only the perfect way to SUNDAY, MAY 5 enjoy time with your family; it’s a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 11 Stevie Monce an event that highlights that 12:30 - 2 p.m. Mulligan Brothers positive, unified community 3 - 5 p.m. Wayne Toups atmosphere of Pensacola. “It takes a village to put this together,” said Davis, citing that “There is something special about this hundreds of volunteers plan the festival,” Remke said. “It’s the right size and event of the entire year. this is where my favorite memories with my “This is something that is family are made. There is nothing better. by the community, for the community,” It’s such a great, fun atmosphere and I can’t said Dyson. “We have a couple hundred imagine why people would miss it. If they do, volunteers from all walks of life and it gets they are missing out.” {in} everyone community minded. It’s also heritage; it’s always been about the heritage of the town and heritage of the city. It’s all about promoting Pensacola and promoting what is right about this place.” WHEN: Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5 Whatever your motivation for WHERE: Bartram Park, 211 W. Main St. going to the festival—be it the muCOST: Free noon to 3 p.m. on Friday; $5 sic, the food, a family-friendly way per day; $10 weekend pass; Free for active to enjoy a beautiful day or a way to duty military (with ID) on Friday; Free for celebrate a Pensacola tradition—not children 12 and under only will you walk away with a full DETAILS: pensacolacrawfishfestival.com stomach, Remke is sure you’ll leave the festival with great memories.

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photo courtesy Fiesta of Five Flags Boiled, fried or in a bisque, it’s safe to say that the South loves its crawfish. More than 16,000 pounds of crawfish will be boiled at Bartram Park for the 29th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival giving festivalgoers plenty of opportunities to find their favorite method for consuming the South’s favorite crustacean. But the Crawfish Festival is more than great food. To give festival goers the complete bayou experience, 11 bands will be playing at the festival. Beej Davis, the Marketing Coordinator of Fiesta Five Flags is excited for the variety and quality of the bands playing

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“It’s a family-friendly way to enjoy Pensacola and it’s one of the things that makes Pensacola such a great place to live.” Julie Remke “We have some returning groups,” Davis said. “Wayne Toups and Rockin Dopsie Jr. will be playing at the festival again and are coming straight from Jazz Fest in New Orleans.” Davis said that, year after year, many of the festival’s bands make sure that the Crawfish Festival is an annual stop in their schedule.

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Radio on the Big Screen participating theatres throughout the U.S. Normally recorded on Thursdays in front of a live audience in Chicago, the home of the show’s parent station WBEZ, the show is broadcast via radio each weekend after being edited for time and content. The cinecast allows audiences to watch the show live and unedited from their city, rather than travelling to Chicago for the show’s live tapings, or for one of its six to 10 road shows a year outside of Chicago. “This is the first opportunity WUWF has had to participate in a cinema event,” said Trish Allison, WUWF’s Development/Membership Director. WUWF, which has carried “Wait, Wait… Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell / photo by Anthony Naglemann Don’t Tell Me” for just over 10 years, does not WUWF 88.1 is partnering with NPR to receive proceeds or funding from the event, bring "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!" live but rather provides marketing support, and on the big screen the Gulf Coast. Penbenefits intrinsically by providing listeners a sacola Carmike Bayou 15 (formerly Penchance to see a beloved radio show live. sacola Rave) and AMC Destin Commons 14 “When we heard about it, we told NPR (formerly Destin Rave) are two of over 600 and the ‘Wait, Wait…’ crew we wanted to partheatres airing the cinecast nationwide. ticipate,” said Allison, and from there, plans The May 2 cinema event will be the first were set in motion. NPR contacted theatres to ever for “Wait, Wait…” which is currently in let them know “if you will carry the cinecast, its 15th season. your local station will promote the event beThe show, dubbed “The Oddly Informacause, obviously, it will be mostly our listeners tive News Quiz,” will broadcast its cinema who attend.” event live from the NYU Skirball Center The show is a mix of trivia and humor, with for the Performing Arts in New York to the panelists spoofing current events through

impersonations, listener-supplied absurd news stories, and in a variety of segments that the “Wait, Wait...” team have developed over the years. Panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett and Mo Rocca will join Host Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell, the show’s Judge and Scorekeep-

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er, on the big screen along with surprise celebrity guests. Steve Martin will also make an appearance during the cinema event, as well as funk/soul band Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, who will provide musical entertainment between the segments. The cinecast will include several of the show’s regular bits, including “Who’s Carl This Time?” and “Bluff the Listener.” Martin will be the celebrity participant in “Not My Job,” a spot that has recently been filled by the likes of Al Gore, Jeff Bridges, Melinda Gates, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “We’re incredibly excited to do a live broadcast from New York City with Steve Martin and a live band,” WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2 (Rebroadsaid Sagal in the press announcement, cast at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7) joking, “It’ll be just like 1978, except inWHERE: Pensacola Carmike Bayou 15, stead of sitting in my pajamas watch5149 Bayou Blvd. ing, I’ll be on stage with everybody.” COST: $15 on May 2, $22 on May 7 WUWF’s Allison said the station DETAILS: wuwf.org/events/wwdtm.shtml is excited about having a hand in the

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HISTORIC PENSACOLA TROLLEY TOUR 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Pensacola Visitor Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. 941-2876 or beachbumtrolley.com. ‘LOST AND FOUND’ 10 a.m. Through May 18. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com. A.B.C. BEER TASTINGS 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Beer Glassware and Serving Techniques featuring the Craft Brew Alliance. The first series of classes, known as A.B.C. (Atlas Beer Classes), will be held on the first Thursday of the month through June and will feature a presenter discussing the highlighted craft brewery and three selections from that brewery. Classes will cover the basics as well as specific information regarding the history of the brewery and their beers. $10. Atlas Oyster House, 600 South Barracks St. 470-0003. CHRISTOPHER’S CONCERTS 6 p.m. Al Martin Group performs at the seventh season of the free Spring concert series presented by St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to listen on the lawn at this family-friendly event. Concessions are available. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. 433-0074 or scpen.org . FLIP FLOP FLING 6 p.m. The American Red Cross of Northwest Florida will hold its largest fundraising event of the year, the Flip Flop Fling, at the Pensacola Country Club. The luau-themed

evening will feature a shrimp boil style buff et specially created by nationally renowned chef, Jack McNulty, entertainment by the PensaCola Island Steel Drum Band, silent auction, networking, and good times with good friends. Proceeds raised will benefi t the local chapter’s programs and services including disaster relief and education, health and safety training, and services to the military and their families. Auction items and door prizes include Southwest airline tickets, fi ne dining gift certifi cates, vacation get-away packages, Wind Creek Casino & Hotel get-away package, Hancock Bank Club Blue Wahoos package, a canoe or tube trip, and much more! Tickets are $75 per person. Pensacola Country Club, 1500 Bayshore Dr. 432-7601 or redcross-nwfl-events.com.

VEGAN DINNER AT EOTL 6 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com. AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES 6:30 p.m. $2-$5. Gull Point Community Center, 7000 Spanish Trail. For more information contact, 291-2718, 324-4928 or hurreyupstageandfilmworks.com. PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS 7 p.m. Versus Montgomery. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 300 W Main St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com. MOMOLOGUES 7:30 p.m. Get ready for The MOMologues, the comedy about motherhood in which a cast of four mothers celebrate and laugh through conception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, caring for newborns, adjusting to a second child, discipline, picky eaters, the terrible twos and more. It reveals

the funny, secretive side of having kids and will leave you rolling in the aisles and clamoring for more. $10-$17 Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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BO ROBERTS, RHONDA HART, AND MARK SHERILL, TROY BRANNON 5 p.m. Dave and Joe Show 6 p.m. Lee Yankie Trio 9 p.m. Renn Loren & Tiki Town Castaways 10 p.m. Hung Jury 10:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. TIM SPENCER 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. paradisebar-grill.com. BRAD BARNES OPEN COLLEGE JAM 7:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com. YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND 7:30 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox, vinylmusichall.com. DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KRAZY GEORGE’S KARAOKE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT p.m. Chan's Nightclub, 610 E. Nine Mile Rd. 477-9961 or chanspensacola.com. RENO DIVORCE, SCARS AND STRIPES, GUTS FOR GLORY 8:30 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

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happenings COLLEGE DANCE NIGHT: DJ TONY C 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. ALVERADO ROAD SHOW 9 p.m. End O’ The Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. EXTREME KARAOKE WITH G.C.P.C 10 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or gulfcoastpartycrew.com.

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TAI CHI AT FLORIDA BLUE 8:30 a.m. Free. Florida Blue, 1680 Airport Blvd. For information, call 202-4188. DAUMIER: ART FOR THE MASSES 10 a.m. Through June 30. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. ‘LOST AND FOUND’ 10 a.m. Through May 18. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. STROKE AWARENESS DAY 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, West Florida Healthcare is offering a free “Stroke Awareness Day” program. This unique community education opportunity will be presented by three physicians who are specialists in diagnosing and treating stroke. The topics they will cover include “Stroke is Preventable” with Keena Risola, D.O., Neurology, “Stroke is Treatable” with Patricia Manhire, D.O., Emergency Medicine, and “Stroke is Beatable” with Glennal Verbois, M.D., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. During their presentations, the physicians will discuss how to identify signs and symptoms of a stroke, risk factor modification, and recommendations for a healthier lifestyle. In addition, how to activate emergency medical services and the emergency treatment process will also be discussed. Registration required. 7th Floor Auditorium of West Florida Hospital, 8383 North Davis Hwy. 494-3212. MAKE YOUR OWN ORNAMENT, FLOWER, PAPER WEIGHT or SWEDISH BOWL 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25-$95 The workshops offer a short but comprehensive introduction for people to become familiar with the process of working molten hot glass. Students will be able to pick out their color then design and create a piece of glass with the assistance of our professional glass artists. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. For information or to sign up for workshops call 429-1222 or visit firstcityart.org. 29TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 12 p.m.-11 p.m. We “laissez les bon temps rouler” at the Pensacola Crawfish Festival in downtown Pensacola. The festival is one of the largest crawfish boils in the state and is always held on the beautiful waterfront of Bartram Park. The Pensacola Crawfish Festival will bring a little of the Louisiana bayou right here to Pensacola Bay. There will be a wide range of Cajun fare such as crawfish poboys, crawfish pies, and over 16,000 pounds of boiled crawfish. Daily admission to the 2013 Pensacola Crawfish Festival is $5 for adults, with free admission to children 12 and under. A weekend pass for Friday, Saturday and Sunday is available for $10. Join us for lunch on Friday and get in free before 3 p.m. All active duty military with ID are free on Friday.Throughout the festival patrons will enjoy great music straight from the bayous of Louisiana. Plenty of Cajun beats are sure to get people on their feet. Bartram Park, 211 Bayfront Pkwy. fiestaoffiveflags.org. PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m. Palace Café at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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Ears & Fingers by Jason Leger

DEERHUNTER – ‘MONOMANIA’

I think it’s safe to say that our quaint town has gotten plenty of love in the world of alternative music. In 2005, David Dondero crooned about the Brownsville Revival and “a safer haven out near Alcaniz and Baylen.” On their 2004 album, “Almost Killed Me,” The Hold Steady revealed Pensacola’s love of partying with “poppers, pills, and Pepsi.” We all know Wilco ascribed our town as a good place to hide from the snow and Manchester Orchestra spent time in our bars and dirty malls. The list of honorable mentions has been expanded once again. Now, Atlanta’s Deerhunter have taken Pensacola under its wing in the

form of a freewheeling four-minute jaunt, aptly titled “Pensacola,” tucked right in the middle of new long player “Monomania.” I say “freewheeling” because being free from rules and restraint is a theme spanning the majority of this album, and seemingly much of singer/guitarist/songwriter/cross-dresser Bradford Cox’s existence. Album openers “Neon Junkyard” and “Leather Jacket II” pile on enough fuzz and reverb to make the last fi ve years of the ‘60s stand up and applaud, and let us know to shift our expectations for the rest of the album, not because we will be disappointed, but because we should know by now not to place expectations on Deerhunter. Moods on the album bounce around from the upbeat “Dream Captain,” to the minimalistic “T.H.M.,” from the relaxed slow-burner “Nitebike” to the garage glammed title track. Ultimately, Deerhunter have set aside any sense of polish, most of their desire for catchy hooks, and the fear of needing to sound catchy, in order to produce something raw, emotional, dirty, and honest. Frankly, I think we should hope for this from more of the musicians pumping music out today. “Monomania” is out May 7 via 4AD.

PHOENIX – ‘BANKRUPT!’

“Forever is for everyone else.” These words from the title track of Phoenix’s new full-length album “Bankrupt!” caught my attention on my very first listen for several reasons. It was probably the melancholy attitude over the shimmering musical backdrop that really hooked me. Also, I completely disagree with the future not being for Phoenix. This is a band that has consistently put out music with the feel of Europe’s energy along with tinges of anthem rock persona, and as such, have been rewarded by exploding to the level of festival headliners in the span of a relatively short career. It’s been four years since the band released the widely acclaimed “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” and, fortunately for us, “Bankrupt!” seems to pick up right where the former album left off, but with plenty of unforeseen direction. The album’s first single, “Entertainment,” is archetypal Phoenix, with fast-paced hooks, a climactic and captivating chorus, and introspective lyrics over a seemingly carefree composition, but where previous songs searched for pop, there has been thrown a bit of confusion. When you listen to this song, try singing along with the

“Ohhhhh” on the bridge. Good luck. It’s really Phoenix’s use of bizarre effects and gloss that have kept me relentlessly intrigued. There’s just… so much shimmer, man. So much shimmer! Personally, the absolute stand out track is “S.O.S. In Bel Air,” and not just because I immediately imagined Will Smith dancing to it—although that legitimately happened—but the track’s anxiety and sense of urgency make me reminisce over some of my favorite ‘80s artists, namely The Eurythmics and INXS. This spirit of homage to a decade past hovers over the whole 40 minutes of music, and helps the listener to understand the world, and the place in said world, where Phoenix are coming from. “Bankrupt!” is out now via V2 and Glassnote Records. {in}

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Cometbus Reading At Sluggos The literary brainchild of musician, writer, “punk anthropologist” and underground publishing hero Aaron Cometbus, the magazine was first published in 1981 when editor Cometbus was 13 years old and admittedly unselfconscious enough to corner The Ramones for an interview. The latest issue focuses on friendships rooted in Cometbus’s hometown of Berkley, CA, and maintained over decades on the road and living elsewhere. The reading is free. For those who would like a portable experience, copies of the magazine will be available for $3. {in}

COVER-TO-COVER COMETBUS READING AT SLUGGO'S Members of the Open Books collective will take to the stage at Sluggo’s this Saturday for a reading of the latest issue of “Cometbus.”

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KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com. NIC COWAN 8 p.m. $5. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox, vinylmusichall.com. THREE BEAN SOUP 8:30 p.m. Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. For more information, call 466-2103. MICHAEL RAY 9 p.m. Chan's Nightclub, 610 E. Nine Mile Rd. 477-9961 or chanspensacola.com. LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com. DJ MR. LAO 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE REZ 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. BANANA REPUBLIC 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. ALVERADO ROAD SHOW 9 p.m. End O’ The Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. JAMES ADKINS 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 20 S. Palafox. hopjacks.com.

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PILATES DAY EVENT 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Each year on the first Saturday in May, the Pilates Method Alliance celebrates Pilates Day. Pilates Day was created by the PMA to promote awareness of the many benefits that the Pilates Method brings to every age group and to promote healthy living. Pure Pilates will celebrate Pilates Day 2013 with free Classes all day (First Come, first Served) All classes begin on

the hour, starting at 9:00 a.m and will be 45 minutes in length. Classes that will be offered throughout the day include, Pilates Mat, Pilates Equipment and Yoga. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. purepilatespensacola.com. 39th ANNUAL FIESTA 10K RUN & 5K RUN/WALK 7:30 a.m. Touted as one of the best point-to-point courses in the country. Participants enjoy moderate hills through scenic residential and historic neighborhoods. With an oak tree canopy early on the course to the Confederate War Memorial to the finish line near one of the oldest churches and plazas in the nation, the Fiesta course is fantastic and loaded with history! After a few early hills, the course is all downhill to the finish. There will be 10K prize money for overall winners three deep! Professionally scored using the latest in road race scoring technology. 5K run/walk start near 12th Ave and Scott St. 10K run (no walkers!) start at Pensacola State College on College Blvd. Participant transportation via buses prior to race start leaving from parking area near the corner of Main St and Jefferson St.to both starting lines. Shuttle buses will run from 5:45 to 6:45. Last bus leaves at 6:45! No Post Race transportation. pensacolarunners.com. PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. palafoxmarket.com. PSC SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION 8 a.m. Need a golf cart, computer or dental chair? Come to the Pensacola State College Surplus Property Auction behind Kooter Brown’s at Ninth and Douglas. You can preview items from 8 to 9 a.m. Auction items include a 2002 Ford van, 1991 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck, golf carts, riding lawn mower, lawn equipment, computers, electronics, furniture, dental chairs and more.

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PYP LEADS COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS

On April 4, PYP held its first Community Beautification Project. PYP teamed up with the BelmontDevilliers Neighborhood Association, Keep Pensacola Beautiful, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. With over 70 volunteers, we were able to pick up trash, clean sidewalks, and cut back overgrowth throughout the entire Belmont-Devilliers neighborhood! In January, PYP chose three items from the Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee Report that were of great importance to the membership. One of these items was infill housing in Downtown Pensacola. PYP’s Economic Development and Government Affairs Teams decided to take a hands-on approach to this need. After considering different neighborhoods in the Community Redevelopment Area, we chose the Belmont-Devilliers neighborhood. The Belmont-Devilliers neighborhood has a variety of appealing assets and an attractive mix of residential and commercial properties, as well as a rich cultural history. PYP feels that we can make a difference with curb appeal and marketability of such neighborhoods to help promote housing infill and economic growth. After such great success with our first CBP, we are going to have a Phase II. With the collaboration of the local owners on Devilliers Street, we will work together to paint homes and install picket fences on May 11th. If you would like to join us as a volunteer, please contact Bethany Hill at bethanynhill@yahoo.com.

CHICKFILA LEADERCAST IS ALMOST HERE!

Don’t forget! The Pensacola Professional Development Institute (PPDI), a program of PYP, is proudly presenting the Chick-fil-A Leadercast on Friday, May 10, 2013. This day-long leadership event, filled with inspiration, learning, and networking, will take place at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road.

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Chick-fil-A Leadercast is one of the largest events of its kind: a simulcast from Atlanta broadcasting to hundreds of locations around the world. Speakers at this year’s event include John Maxwell, Jack Welch, Mike Krzyzewski, and Condoleezza Rice. At the Leadercast, you can expect to be challenged, inspired, and encouraged. You will learn how to improve your own leadership skills and also have the opportunity to network with other leaders in your area. Last year, about 150 people from a variety of local companies attended this event, and we expect to have a similar crowd at this year’s meeting. Through PPDI, PYP is offering tickets for this incredible experience. You can visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast. com/location/pensacola for details and ticket prices. PYP’s current corporate partners for this year’s Leadercast include Hillcrest Baptist Church, Main Street Properties, IMS Expert Services, ProHealth and Lifeguard Ambulance Service. PYP wishes to thank each of those great companies for their support of this wonderful event! We hope to see you at the Leadercast on May 10! It will be a fantastic day full of amazing inspiration and exciting creativity. Please contact Rachael Gillette at the PYP offices if you have questions: (850) 332-7820.

MEMBER OF MONTH: NATALIE SUAREZSOLIS

Natalie Suarez-Solis is our member of the month. Natalie recently took over as co-chair of membership for the 2013-2014 term. PYP recently had its quarterly meeting at the National Flight Academy and through the help of Natalie, it was a huge success! The NFA, Natalie’s employer, gave PYP members a beautiful facility to host the event, organized the event beforehand, cleaned it up after, and gave a tour of the facility. Natalie is

a persistent and dedicated member of PYP and we are very lucky to have her as a part of the PYP organization. Congratulations Natalie and thank you for everything you have done and continue to do!

LEADER OF MONTH: BETHANY HILL

May 10 Chick-fil-a Leadercast Hillcrest Baptist Church 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. May 11 Community Beautification Project: Phase II Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. May 12 PYP Volunteering Art in the Park Seville Square 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. May 14 Economic Development & Government Affairs Teams Meeting CAVU at the Grand Hotel 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Bethany Hill is the new Economic Development Chair for Pensacola Young Professionals. Bethany began her real estate career in northern Virginia; when she moved to Pensacola in 2004, she continued her passion by joining a real estate/development company of which she later became Vice President. Bethany now spends countless hours promoting community inclusion and fostering progress in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. Bethany has been a wonderful addition to PYP’s Community Development Council. Her leadership skills and “know-how” have helped the team become more efficient and effective. There was no need for transition time when Bethany stepped into her chairmanship; she hit the ground running and is already heading up some major projects, the most prominent being PYP’s Community Beautification Projects. The Economic Development Team is going to thrive under Bethany’s leadership, and we are grateful to have her!

EVENT CALENDAR

May 7 PYP Seminar Series: Nutrition & Fitness Merrill Lynch Offices 5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. May 9 Membership & Networking Teams Meeting Helen Back 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

May 20 PYP No Obligation Happy Hour Book Club 5 ½ Bar 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. May 21 PPDI Team Meeting Happy Pig Café 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. May 29 Quality of Life Team Meeting Fish House 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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by Chuck Shepherd

WELL-EARNED RETIREMENT In March, twin sisters Louise and Martine Fokkens, 70, announced their joint retirement after more than 50 years each on the job—as Amsterdam prostitutes. (In February, the minimum age for prostitutes in the Netherlands was raised to 21, but there is no maximum.) The twins estimated they had 355,000 clientvisits between them, and Martine noted that she still has one devoted regular who she’ll have to disappoint. Louise, though, appeared happier to hang up her mattress for good because of arthritis. The sisters complained about the legalization of brothels in 2000 (with East European women and pimps out-hustling the more genteel Dutch women) and ensuing taxation (which required the women to take on more clients).

pagan to be elected to office in the U.S. Halloran converted in the 1980s to medieval Theodish, whose outfits and ceremonies resemble scenes from Dungeons & Dragons— horns, sacrifices, feasts, duels using spears and public floggings. (The Village Voice reported in 2011 that Halloran was the “First Atheling” of his own Theodish tribe of 100, called New Normandy, but Halloran said in April that today he is merely an “elder.”) • The Lord Works in Strange Ways: At least 11 people were killed and 36 injured on March 15 in Tlaxcala, Mexico, when a truck full of fireworks exploded as Catholic celebrants gathered. Rather than remain in the safety of their homes, they had been moved to honor Jesus Tepactepec, the patron saint of a village named after him.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY “Traditional Taiwanese funerals (combine) somber mourning with louder, up-tempo entertainment to fire up grieving spirits,” reported BBC News in February. They are tailor-made, in other words, for Ms. Liu Jun-Lin, 30, and her Filial Daughters Band with their acrobatic dance routines because Liu has the reputation as Taiwan’s most famous professional mourner. After the musical festivities, Liu dons a white robe and crawls on her hands and knees to the coffin, where she “performs her signature wail.” • Imagine the Person Who First Suggested This: The newest beauty-treatment rage in China, according to Chinese media quoted on the Inquisitr.com website in March, is the “fire facial,” in which alcohol and a “secret elixir” are daubed on the face and set ablaze for a few seconds, then extinguished. According to “ancient Chinese medicine,” this will burn off “dull” skin—and also alleviate the common cold and reduce obesity.

WEIRDO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY The man who was “citizen of the year” in Waynesville, Ohio, in 2006, businessman Ron Kronenberger, 53, was charged in January with belt-whipping one of his tenants on his bare buttocks—though he had a good reason, he said, because the tenant was late again with the rent. A magistrate said he intended to drop the charge in six months if Kronenberger stayed out of trouble, but in March, a man who worked for Kronenberger filed a lawsuit accusing him of spanking him on four occasions, using a belt and a paddle.

LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES New York City Councilman Dan Halloran was charged in April with aiding state Sen. Malcolm Smith’s alleged bribery scheme to run for mayor—thus bringing Halloran’s extraordinary back story light as the first “open”

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Questionable Judgment: The Narcotics Task Force of Jackson County, Miss., arrested Henry Ha Nguyen, 41, in April as operator of a large marijuana grow house—a facility that would normally reek of the distinctive pot fragrance. However, Nguyen had thought of that and tried to mask the smell, but chose the alternative scent produced by buckets full of what appeared to be human feces. {in}

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