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winners JULIAN & KIM MACQUEEN A . A . Dixon Charter School of Excellence is gaining more community support every week. The Innisfree Hotels founder and CEO recently joined his wife, who serves on the school’s board, in adopting the school that is trying to improve the education of inner-city students that the Escambia Public School District has failed. Over 30 Innisfree employees participated in the announcement to the students on Sept. 30. JOE SCARBOROUGH Pensacola’s native son is returning to his hometown to help the Pensacola State College Annual Fund. Scarborough is Pensacola’s biggest cheerleader, continually mentioning our city on his show “Morning Joe.” During the BP spill last year, he broadcast from here to help draw attention to our rapidly shrinking summer tourist season. Thanks, Joe.
DON GAETZ Our state senator from
Niceville will be the Florida Senate president for 2013-14 . When he accepted the election by his peers, Gaetz set as two of his goals– training in higher education on the skills needed by industries moving to the state and making Florida a “safe harbor” for business to expand. The last Northwest Florida politician to be elected senate president was W. D. Childers, 1981-82.
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losers PENSACOLA CITY COUNCIL Gover-
nance by a nine-member committee doesn’t work, which is why the Pensacola voters passed the new charter. Apparently, hiring by committee doesn’t work either. Last week, the Council’s choice for its council executive, Scotty Davis, turned down the job, citing to city staff that council members privately had described the position differently.
TEAM SANTA ROSA Two years ago,
TEAM Santa Rosa was the role model for economic development. Leaders questioned why the Pensacola Chamber couldn’t be as effective in luring corporations. Its executive director, Cindy Anderson, was nearly hired away by then-Escambia County Administrator Bob McLaughlin to be his deputy administrator for economic development. Now Santa Rosa County commissioners wonder, because of a federal investigation into Team Santa Rosa and the county, if Anderson should keep her job and should the organization be abolished.
ROGER MAYO The Escambia High ath-
letic director had a bad week. His new hire for football coach, Scott Anderson, and Assistant Coach Tim Jansky were placed on administrative leave with pay after a criminal investigation was launched into whether the coaches tried to intimidate a student into dropping battery charges against a football player.
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by Rick Outzen
TOO SMALL Our politics are too small. Locally, we get caught up in the petty and ignore the bigger issues. I’ve always called our local politics a “blood sport” because we love public beheadings that never truly accomplish anything. The recent forced resignation of the Pensacola Chamber’s head of tourism is a perfect example. While the daily cried foul on a series of private, but legal, meetings with hotel owners on the handling of Escambia County’s bed taxes, it turned out to be an employee issue for the Chamber that should have been handled internally. The bigger issues were the ones the hotel owners were discussing: subsidies for the Pensacola Civic Center, more bed taxes being allocated for tourism marketing and the future of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Instead of addressing them, we’ve seen a barrage of emails between a county commissioner and the head of a minority chamber. There have been attacks on the local company that has handled tourism marketing. The daily paper even called for the resignation of the chairman of the Tourist Development Council–after all two beheadings are better than one. At Pensacola City Hall, we’ve seen a city council mired in political skirmishes over agendas, council executives, the mayor’s staff and last-minute budget amendments that never made it to a regula r council meeting. There were shouting matches, in-
sults and walkouts. The melodrama, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, rivaled “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” except the reality show has better ratings than the council workshops. Pensacola needs a cohesive team working to provide its citizens opportunities to work. It’s jobs, stupid. Council members can cry for a balance of power with the mayor, but their constituents could care less about the feelings of its council. Jobs, education, safe neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown and poverty are their most important issues, according to the Quality of Life survey conducted by the Better Pensacola Forum and PYP. Under the new charter, there is little that they can directly do on those issues, but they can be more supportive of Mayor Ashton Hayward as he works to attract new businesses and expand the existing ones. The council can pass resolutions in favor of Hayward’s efforts to get Superintendent Malcolm Thomas to clean up his closed schools and convert his bus fleet to natural gas. It’s time for the Pensacola City Council to grow up and realize that bickering has to stop. They aren’t a high school prom committee deciding how to decorate the gym for the dance. The people are hurting and told them what they want: jobs, good education, safe neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown and fight poverty. {in} rick@inweekly.net
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Today, the local advertising landscape is thriving. Pensacola has boutique and niche marketing agencies, groups that specialize in PR, branding or auto advertising, and full-service firms that do it all. Whatever their size or focus, our local ad agencies are in demand and dedicated to serving our growing community. We’re proud to work in an industry that helps businesses grow. It’s exciting to build marketing success with bright, responsive advertising. It’s fun to celebrate our industry’s creativity at the local Addy Awards. And it’s rewarding to work alongside our competitors on public service projects.
Pensacola has many fine advertising firms that create exceptional work, employ talented people and contribute to our local economy in more ways than you might think.
So who’s the real winner? It’s our community and the businesses that depend upon local ad agencies to help them succeed.
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THANK YOU, JOE SCARBOROUGH! For bringing your show “Morning Joe” to your hometown, especially when this community needed you the most during last year’s oil disaster, For helping raise funds for the Pensacola State College Foundation and its Annual Fund, and For your continuous references to Pensacola on “Morning Joe” that have introduced this area, in a positive light, to the rest of the nation. 7
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Innisfree Adopts Charter School “We always start with fun and then we get to business,” MacQueen said, before introducing a trio of pirates and huge beach balls into the assembly.
By Jeremy Morrison Students sat in their red shirts. They weren’t quite sure what they were waiting for. “I don’t think they really, really get it,” said the Rev. LuTimothy May. Outside in the A.A. Dixon Charter School of Excellence parking lot, Innisfree Hotels owner Julian MacQueen stood waiting with a crew of employees. The school is their new project. “This is more than just money,” he explained later. “This is a commitment of time and energy.” MacQueen and his staff have “adopted” the Dixon charter school. The school recently dodged closure and has been given ultimatums by the Escambia County School District. MacQueen’s wife, Kim, sits on the charter’s board of directors. “You look spiffy,” said Kim MacQueen, as she greeted May in the school hallway. The pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church was sporting a pretty smart suit. It was a big day. This could be the beginning of a big turnaround for the charter. Things are going better already. “You should see the library,” May said, jazzed on the school’s growing collection of books. A.A. Dixon was labeled a failing school by the state last year. It’s also heavily in debt. The school district has given it a year to pull its finances together and somehow get students — some of which entered the school grade levels behind — to pass the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test). Superintendent Malcolm Thomas spared the school after initially threatening a 90-day closure notice. “When the crisis became clear this summer,” Kim MacQueen explained, “my husband and I brainstormed.”
conceded is going to be a “tall order.” Can they pass state standardized tests? Can they score a C and get a pool party? “Remember, this is a challenge and a charge,” May told them. “Can you do your very best everyday?” After Innisfree treated the kids to a bit of pirate swordplay–which Colbert explained to them was the “sport of fencing” and was being done “very safely” –the hotelier took a moment aside to explain why his company chose to wade into the middle of such a struggling story. “Most companies measure their success by the bottom line,” he said. “It’s not just about the money.” MacQueen said he “watched on the sideline” for a year as his wife dealt with the charter. After Rev. May, whom he cited as a “big reason” for his involvement, began heading Dixon’s board, he felt the time was right to try and help. “It’s measurable,” he said of the project. “The scale is very, uh, I think appropriate for the size company we are.” Currently, the group from Innisfree is conducting assessments of the school. From there, they will determine how best to help the charter; it will most likely take the form of fundraising activities and volunteering. The hotel owner said he was trusting in his wife’s take on the school’s chances. “She thinks they can,” MacQueen said, adding that he was also inspired by the community’s support for the school, including teachers’ willingness to take pay cuts. “You can’t pay for that kind of commitment, that comes from the heart.” {in}
“We’re going to have hotdogs and hamburgers and pirates and lots of fun!” Kim MacQueen After a brief moment of chaos, order is returned. MacQueen then made the students an offer. If they can bring their grades up to a C on the FCAT, there’s a pool party out at the Innisfree waiting for them. Kids play with beach balls, as MacQueens and Principal Colbert “You’re going to watch. / photo by Jeremy Morrison have the biggest swimming pool party ever held!” After Principal Kathy Colbert called the MacQueen promised. “We’re going to have assembly in the cafeteria to order, the group hotdogs and hamburgers and pirates and lots from Innisfree filed in. May asked the students of fun!” to give them as loud a welcome as possible. The table off to the side was then unveiled “I want you to show me that you love to reveal gifts–water bottles, sand buckets and them!” he shouted. book bags–for the kids. A round of introductions was made. “This is for trying, this is for all the hard Julian MacQueen told the teachers and work you’re about to do,” MacQueen told students that he “couldn’t think of a the students. more worthy organization, a more worthy Rev. May then reminded the students cause.” But the kids were much more that they were being given the opportunity to interested in what was under a covered prove they could accomplish what MacQueen table off to the side.
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fun. You make or break political careers, support worthwhile charitable events and make things happen in this community. IN's Best of the Coast poll is your poll. It’s your stamp of approval for local professionals, shops, restaurants and bars. We know you love lists, and this year more people voted than ever before, causing many categories to be decided by the narrowest of margins. As always, there are a few surprises, so read on to find out the 2011 Best of the Coast results. All winners and top three runners-up are listed, but only those businesses that are IN advertisers have write-ups. After all, we have to pay the bills. {in}
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD CAJUN SPECIALTY MEATS
Ever’man Natural Foods-Winner: Best Vegetarian/ Vegan Cuisine
BILLY BOB’S BEACH BARBECUE
Winner: Best BBQ Runner Up: Best Restaurant-Gulf Breeze For the seventh consecutive year, this locally-owned restaurant has been voted Best BBQ. Billy Bob’s, with its spicy-smoked fragrance and awesome barbequed meats, has won the hearts and appetites of IN readers.
Winner: Best PoBoy Runner Up: Best Cajun Cuisine, Best Fried Foods, Best Gumbo, Best Original Menu Item-Sloppy Broussard Owners Carl and Cory Broussard have been delighting taste buds across the country since 1996 with their unique, genuine Cajun cuisine. Cajun Specialty Meats is one of the few truly Cajun food destinations in the area, and you can take your pick from among the whole deboned stuffed chickens, heat-and-eat entrees, sausages, side dishes, appetizers, gumbo, and crawfish and shrimp dishes, along with their famous Turducken.
service have been the hallmarks of the company since it was started 15 years ago. From tents, rentals and lighting to cakes, music and flowers, Classic City has you covered. Regardless of the size or type of event, they have an uncanny ability to anticipate customers’ needs and exceed expectations. Brides and their mothers can trust David Penniman to make receptions and other special events extraordinary.
CULINARY PRODUCTIONS Winner: Best Caterer Runner Up: Best Wedding Caterer Culinary Productions, Inc. executes to perfection everything from family brunches to corporate lunches, served meals to gourmet buffets, large recep-
tions and banquets, and more. Owner Mike DeSorbo puts to good use his 20 years in the industry and offers full-service catering that leaves a great impression on your guests and IN readers.
EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS
Winner: Best Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine Runner Up: Best Place To Buy Local Produce, Best Place to Count Calories, Best Independent Market This Pensacola cooperative has a whole food market that caters to the healthy and informed consumer. Its Ever’Deli is committed to “Healthy Food Fast” and offers freshly prepared meals for vegetarians, vegans and meat-lovers.
CLASSIC CITY CATERING
Winner: Best Wedding Caterer Runner Up: Best Caterer Classic City Catering, who serves clients throughout the panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast, offers gourmet, full-service catering and does everything from “BBQ to Black Tie”. Exquisite cuisine and exceptional
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The Fish House/Atlas Oyster House/The Deck-Winner: Best Uniquely Pensacola DishGrits a Ya Ya
THE FISH HOUSE ⁄ATLAS OYSTER HOUSE ⁄ THE DECK
Winner: Best Restaurant Overall, Best Uniquely Pensacola Dish-Grits a Ya Ya, Best Brunch, Best Looking Wait Staff, Best Place to Meet Friends After Work, Best Salad-MoMA Salad, Best Happy Hour, Best Ladies Night, Best Regular Gig-Lucas Crutchfield Runner Up: Best Bar to People Watch, Best Bar with a View, Best Original Drink Menu, Best Place to Eavesdrop, Best Selection of Wine by the Bottle, Best Selection of Wine by the Glass, Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests, Best Desserts, Best Fish Sandwich, Best Appetizers, Best Original Menu, Best Original Menu Item-Grits a Ya Ya, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Place for a Birthday Dinner, Best Place for a Business Lunch, Best Restaurant with a View, Best Restaurant-Downtown
Pensacola, Best Seafood Cuisine, Best Wait Staff, Best Chef-Jim Shirley, Best Bar for Live Music, Best Music Venue With its relaxed environment and spectacular view of Pensacola Bay—not to mention mouth-watering menu—it’s pretty easy to see why The Fish House has repeatedly won Best Restaurant Overall. Grits a Ya Ya, fresh sushi rolls and a jaw-dropping wait staff are just a few things you’ll find when you dine at this exquisite restaurant in the historic district. The Deck provides live entertainment almost every night of the week, and the bartenders make some of the best drinks in town. On Wednesdays, you don’t want to miss their Ladies Night. Whether you’re out with a date, friends or just someone you’d like to impress, you can’t go wrong with this area favorite.
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD FIVE SISTERS BLUES CAFE
Winner: Best Fried Chicken, Best Fried Foods, Best Soul Food Runner Up: Best Place to Blow Your Diet Five Sisters has earned the reputation for serving the best Southern cuisine along the coast. Built on the site of Gussie’s Record Shop in the
historic Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood, Five Sisters features good ole’ Southern cuisine with kicks of Creole and Caribbean flair along with regular live blues music.
THE GLOBAL GRILL
Winner: Best Restaurant-Downtown Pensacola, Best Appetizers, Best Original Menu, Best Desserts, Best Place for a Birthday Dinner, Best Place for a First Date, Best Wait Staff, Best ChefFrank Taylor Runner Up: Best Martini, Best Selection of Wine by the Bottle, Best Looking Wait Staff, Best Place to Splurge, Best Restaurant Overall, Best Romantic Dining, Best Waiter/WaitressSamantha Flood The Global Grill has long been known as one of Pensacola’s premier dining establishments, and its list of Best of the Coast awards has echoed that reputation. Jane and Chef Frank Taylor go out of their way to make your dining experience memorable. Frank is always creating new dishes that take advantage of local seafood and produce. The Taylors surround The Global Grill-Winner: Best Restaurant-Downtown Pensacola themselves with a well-
The Grand Marlin/The North Drop Bar-Winner: Best Restaurant-Pensacola Beach
trained and hospitable staff and an eclectic dining room that features dim lighting, local art pieces and soothing live music. That’s not to mention the impeccable tapas, seafood and wine selection that make it a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Be sure to save room for the Gooey Chocolate Cake.
THE GRAND MARLIN ⁄ THE NORTH DROP BAR
Winner: Best Restaurant-Pensacola Beach Runner Up: Best Bar with a View, Best Original Drink Menu, Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests, Best Desserts, Best Brunch, Best Original Menu, Best Outdoor Dining, Best
Place for a First Date, Best Restaurant Overall, Best Restaurant with a View, Best Seafood Cuisine, Best Uniquely Pensacola Dish-Blue Angel Chips, Best Salad, Best Waiter/Waitress-Kaya Hard, Best House Drink-The Taint, Best Way to Get “Cheese-y”-Truffle Mac N’ Cheese, Best Original Menu Item-Vanilla Infused Lobster Fingers The Grand Marlin has taken Pensacola Beach by storm, winning the Best Restaurant-Pensacola Beach category in only its second year. Its great atmosphere, spectacular view of Santa Rosa Sound and the unique and delicious cuisine have made The Grand Marlin one of our area’s most popular dining and nightlife spots.
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD JACKSON’S STEAKHOUSE
Winner: Best Steakhouse, Best Place to Splurge, Best Place for a Business Lunch, Best Steak Runner Up: Best Martini, Best Selection of Wine by the Bottle, Best Selection of Wine by the Glass, Best Place for a Birthday Dinner, Best Place for a First Date, Best Restaurant Overall, Best Restaurant-Downtown Pensacola, Best Romantic Dining, Best Wait Staff, Best Chef-Irv Miller, Best Up-andComing Chef, Best Waiter/Waitress The mission of Jackson’s since it opened in 1998 has been to provide “great service and great food”. IN readers have declared “mission accomplished” for this downtown res-
taurant by awarding it numerous Best of the Coast categories. Great towns have great steakhouses. Pensacola has Jackson’s.
JACO’S BAYFRONT BAR & GRILLE
Winner: Best New Restaurant-Escambia County, Best Restaurant with a View Runner Up: Best Place to Meet Friends After Work, Best Restaurant-Downtown Pensacola, Best Up-and-Coming Chef-Tricia Horton Jaco’s Bayfront Bar and Grille has a huge advantage. It overlooks Pensacola Bay at the end of Palafox Street and its seating is also designed to allow visibility from anywhere. Locals flock
Jackson’s Steakhouse-Winner: Best Steakhouse
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to view the sunsets while enjoying their favorite libations, flatbread pizzas, salads and small plates. In less than a year, Jaco’s has become a regular gathering place for friends to meet, and Chef Tricia Horton is getting rave reviews for her creations.
J’S BAKERY
Winner: Best Bakery Runner Up: Best Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, Best Cake Shop, Best Wedding Cake Designer For more than 50 years, J’s Bakery has been Pensacola’s finest bakery and go-to for sweets. Nestled in the quiet East Hill neighborhood, the shop has a long-running family history and reputation of evolving with its sweets. Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille-Winner: Best New RestauToday, J’s provides more rant-Escambia County / photo by Samantha Crooke than 200 baked items, including pies, cookies, wedLaguna have created a Pensacola ding cakes and more. It also provides Beach restaurant that has won praise large orders for special engagements from IN readers. Located on the and parties. And the best part of all, the Portofino Boardwalk, Laguna’s offers small bakery is affordable. a unique, relaxed dining experience with an original menu that rivals the LAGUNA’S downtown restaurants. Their Sunday Winner: Best Original Menu Itembrunch includes the Hopkin’s House Chicken and Waffles, Best Margarita Fried Chicken and Waffles (BOC Runner Up: Best Original Menu, Best favorite), Crab Cake Benedict and Restaurant-Pensacola Beach bottomless mimosas. Chef Rob Theriot and Sabine
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Laguna’s-Winner: Best Margarita
THE LEISURE CLUB
Winner: Best Coffee Shop, Best Cup of Coffee Runner Up: Best Place to Mooch Free Wi-Fi, Best Specialty & Iced Coffee Drinks, Best Brunch
The Leisure Club has a unique vibe that goes behind a good cup of Intelligentsia Coffee. Open seven days a week, TLC is the downtown place to hang out while enjoying not only coffee and tea, but also fine wines, craft beers and gourmet food. Check them out on Facebook for daily specials. IN readers do regularly.
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LILLIAN’S PAN PIZZA
Winner: Best Restaurant-West Pensacola/Per-
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dido Key Lillian’s Pan Pizza is where the locals eat on the “Key”. The pizza dough is made by hand every morning. Their menu also includes pasta, salads and sandwiches that will please everyone from the gourmand to the vegetarian.
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD NEW YORKER DELI
Winner: Best Deli, Best Lunch Spot Runner Up: Best Sandwich, Best Restaurant-East Pensacola/Scenic Highway, Best Soup-Beer Cheese This small, cozy cafe has a diverse menu that never fails to surprise with its creamy homemade soups, pasta, salads and unbelievable sandwiches. The menu has more items than your average deli, and everything is delicious.
OH SNAP! CUPCAKES
Winner: Best Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Runner Up: Best Desserts, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine-Vegan Cup-
Oh Snap! Cupcakes-Winner: Best Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth cakes, Best Bakery, Best Cake Shop This bakery offers gourmet cupand gluten-free, sugarless and vegan cup- you” for co-workers, loved ones or clients. cakes, custom cakes, wedding quality cakes. Oh Snap! has the perfect “Thank They even do birthday parties. cakes and cupcakes, brownies, cookies,
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PARADISE BAR & GRILL
Winner: Best Kept Local Secret Runner Up: Best Bar for Live Music, Best Bar-Pensacola Beach, Best Day-Drinking, Best Boutique or Independent Hotel/Inn-Paradise Inn, Best Hotel-Pensacola BeachParadise Inn There is no better place to sip on a margarita, kick off your sandals and leave the world behind than the open, relaxed environment of Paradise Bar & Grill. It’s also a place where you can dock your boat, grab a bite to eat and let the kids play in the sand. Paradise has long been a favorite of locals, and once again IN readers have named it one of their favorite places to drink on Pensacola Beach—morning, noon or night.
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RESTAURANTS/FOOD PORTABELLO MARKET
In an area with dozens of Asian restaurants, Shark Fin stands out. This restaurant is the place to be for casual fine dining in a swanky atmosphere. Shark Fin offers a la carte, upscale Chinese-Japanese fusion cuisine accompanied by a full bar with beers, wines and sakes from around the world.
Winner: Best Salad Bar Runner Up: Best Lunch Delivery, Best Place for a Business Lunch, Best Soup-Tomato Basil IN readers love Portabello Market, which is tucked away in the Pensacola Cultural Center. The café’s soups, sandwiches, pastas and, of course, salad bar, are favorites among the downtown lunch crowd.
ZAXBY’S
ROLY POLY
Winner: Best Lunch Delivery, Best Place to Count Calories Runner Up: Best Fast Bite, Best Take Out In 1996 the first Roly Poly Sandwich Shop opened for business in Atlanta. The Pensacola location opened this past year and its rolled-up
Portabello Market-Winner: Best Salad Bar / photo by Samantha Crooke
sandwiches are loved by IN readers. We can’t wait until we can get our Roly Poly fix in Gulf Breeze, too.
SHARK FIN CHINESE BISTRO Winner: Best Chinese Cuisine
Winner: Best Chicken Fingers Runner Up: Best Drive-Thru An alternative to typical fast food, Zaxby’s offers prepared-at-order chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads. Zaxby’s most popular items are its hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz and Jumbo Buffalo Wings, smothered in a choice of nine sauces with names like Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear and Insane. Perfect for Pensacola.
DEPUY ASR HIP IMPLANT RECALL - LEGAL CLAIMS ®
In 2007, DePuy was notified that the ASR hip was performing much more poorly than anticipated. It is now known to have a 29% revision rate after 6 years, which, accounting for over 93,000 people worldwide who have received the implant, could equate to an over 50% failure rate after 6 years, according to some experts. If you or a loved one has or needs revision surgery on a Metal on metal hip implant like the Depuy ASR, please contact our firm about your legal rights.
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5 1/2 Bar-Winner: Best Original Drink Menu, pictured is 5 1/2 bartender Patrick Bolster / photo by Matthew Coughlin
Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom-Winner: Best Bar Menu, Best Bar-Downtown Pensacola
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Winner: Best Bar to Drink Alone, Best Martini, Best Original Drink Menu, Best Place to Eavesdrop Runner Up: Best Bar Menu, Best Bar Overall, Best Bar Where it Pays to be a Regular, Best Bar-Downtown Pensacola, Best Dark Corner for PDA, Best Margarita, Best New Bar-Escambia County, Best Selection of Wine by the Glass, Best Bar Personality-Matthieu Rodriguez, Best Bartender-Matthieu Rodriguez, Best Bartender-Patrick Bolster The quiet little bar next to Pensacola’s hottest music venue, Vinyl Music Hall, scored big this year, topping several Best of the Coast categories. This
cool, intimate bar is located in the back of Vinyl with its own entrance on Garden Street. The bartenders are skilled and up to any drink-order challenge. Drop by and tell them the IN sent you.
BAMBOO WILLIE’S
Winner: Best Daiquiri Runner Up: Best Bushwacker, Best Day-Drinking, Best Place To Shake Your Stuff, Best Food Event-Crawfish Fest Bamboo Willie’s is the Portofino Boardwalk ’s spot for drinking, dancing and behaving like an island tourist. Grab a frozen concoction at the bar while grooving to Banana Republic on stage. Be sure you wear your
COYOTES SPORTS BAR
Winner: Best Bar-Cordova Area Established in 2004 , Coyotes is a sports bar next to Monterrey’s Mexican on Bayou Boulevard and near Cordova Mall. Sports, live music, karaoke and $5 pitcher specials won the hearts of IN readers. The $1 pints, $1 PBR and $1 Kamikazes for Monday Night Football didn’t hurt either.
EMERALD CITY
Winner: Best Bar for Getting Flat-Out Drunk, Best Bar Where it Pays to be a Regular, Best Cover Charge Worth Paying,
Best Place You Can’t Take Your Parents, Best Bartender-Christopher Peterson Runner Up: Best Bank for Your Buck, Best Bar to Hook Up, Best Bar to People Watch, Best Late Night Spot, Best Nightclub, Best Place to Eavesdrop, Best Place to Shake Your Stuff, Best Bar Personality-Bunnie Hopson Emerald City is the Gulf Coast’s premier high-energy dance bar, whether you’re gay or straight. The drink specials, music and entertainment have made Emerald City a favorite of IN readers, placing this night spot at or near the top of every bar category. Christopher Peterson walked away the very competitive and coveted Best Bartender award.
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BARS HOPJACKS PIZZA KITCHEN & TAPROOM
Winner: Best Bar Menu, Best BarDowntown Pensacola, Best Selection of Beer on Tap, Best Selection of Bottled Beer, Best French Fries, Best Late Night Eats Runner Up: Best Bar Overall, Best Bar Where it Pays to be a Regular, Best College Hangout, Best Happy Hour, Best Late Night Spot, Best MilitaryFriendly Bar, Best Place to Meet Friends After Work, Best Pizza, Best Local Place to Follow on Twitter, Best Shot-Sky Bomb Hopjacks delivers one of the more unique atmospheres in Pensacola. Stocked with more than 200 beers—111 on tap—in a bar that spans much of the establishment, you’ll never get thirsty—or bored. While the bar selection is top-notch, so is the pizza and their world-famous fries. The best part of all is they serve food ‘til the wee hours of the morning, just when those post-drinking munchies set in.
NEW YORK NICK’S
Winner: Best Sports Bar, Best Restaurant for Sports Fanatics Runner Up: Best Chicken Fingers, Best Wings, Best Sports Team Club Headquarters What’s Nick got that others don’t? All the games, of course. Palafox’s top sports bar has flat-screen TVs everywhere you turn—offering games and
sports that nobody else carries, including lacrosse. There is not a better place in town to catch college football or March Madness.. The wings and sauces are made in-house and the Stoney sauce is heaven on anything it touches. We recommend the Best Damn Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Char-grilled wings. You won’t be sorry. If you become a regular, Nick might even smile at you and let you change the channel to your favorite show, but it better not be Lifetime Television or “Jersey Shore”.
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THE OAR HOUSE
Winner: Best Bar-West Pensacola/ Perdido Key Runner Up: Best Military-Friendly Bar, Best Neighborhood Bar, Best PetFriendly Bar, Best Fish Sandwich, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Restaurant with a View Pensacola loves outdoor dining, and The Oar House with its big deck is a crowd pleaser. This little restaurant and bar is one of IN readers’ favorite hot spots with its relaxed atmosphere, cold drinks and excellent food. They have live music on the weekends. Located at the mouth of Bayou Chico at the former site of the Barrancas Avenue drawbridge, The Oar House has a Key West feel that is only minutes away from downtown Pensacola. Gather with friends, have a drink and enjoy one of The Oar House’s almost famous fish sandwiches, salads and seafood.
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BARS PADDY O’LEARY’S IRISH PUB Winner: Best Shot-Irish Car Bomb, Best Bar for Poker Paddy O’Leary’s fame is derived from its Irish Car Bomb shot. Once a Paddy patron reaches 100 shots, they are added to a plaque at the bar. We recommend spreading the shots over more than one day.
PLAY
The Oar House-Winner: Best Bar-West Pensacola/Perdido Key / photo by Samantha Crooke
Winner: Best New Bar-Escambia County, Best Place for Bar Games Runner Up: Best College Hangout, Best Jukebox, Best Pet-Friendly Bar, Best Shot-Big League Chew, Best Sports Team Club Headquarters-New Orleans Saints, Best Karaoke Night Edwin Banacia and Albert Lao know how to create a bar that IN readers enjoy. With rotating microbrews, a combination of vintage and new arcade games,
pool tables and skee-ball machines, Play is Pensacola’s favorite neighborhood bar with a side of fun. You want to make this one of your regular weekly stops.
SANDSHAKER LOUNGE
Winner: Best Bushwacker, Best BarPensacola Beach, Best House DrinkBushwacker Runner Up: Best Bar for Getting FlatOut Drunk, Best Bar for Poker, Best Bar to People Watch There’s no other bar on Pensacola Beach where you’ll find a more diverse crowd than the Sandshaker. The outside deck and observation tower complement the beach bum atmosphere for which this iconic bar has always been known. Grab a Bushwacker and enjoy live music, karaoke and other events throughout the week. Don’t forget the 151 shot of rum!
Thank You Gulf Coast! Runner Up: Best Hotel Bar, Best Italian Cuisine, Best Martini & Best Up and Coming Chef
NEW WORLD INN Runner Up: Best Boutique or Independent Hotel/Inn Best Hotel-Not Pensacola Beach
Winner: Best Special Event Space Runner Up: Best Wedding Caterer and Best Wedding Reception Venue
Many thanks for supporting our recommitment to quality service, beautiful surroundings, and amazing cuisine. We will continue to strive to exceed your expectations and we couldn’t have come this far without YOU!
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BARS a variety of entertainment options. From the dance club vibe of Phineas Phogg’s to the Dueling Pianos of Rosie O’ Grady’s, this Pensacola institution serves up every flavor of conceivable nightlife nightly. Seville Quarter is no slouch when it comes to special events, either. They regularly bring in national and regional acts and host dozens of weekend festivals and events throughout the year. The great thing about Seville is its ability to please everyone, so it’s no wonder Seville Quarter sits atop the bar and nightclub throne again this year. Seville Quarter-Winner: Best Bar Overall
SEVILLE QUARTER
Winner: Best Bar Overall, Best Bar to Hook Up, Best Bar to People Watch, Best College Hangout, Best MilitaryFriendly Bar, Best Nightclub, Best Place to Shake Your Stuff, Best Bar Personality-Buck Thomas, Best Sports Team Club Headquarters Runner Up: Best Bar for Live Music, Best Bar for Poker, Best Bar Where it Pays to be a Regular, Best Bar-Downtown Pensacola, Best Cover Charge Worth Paying, Best Ladies Night, Best Local Tourist Attraction, Best Chicken Fingers, Best Salad Bar, Best Music Venue, Best Cigar Shop, Best Wine Tastings, Best Reception Venue, Best Running Club, Best BartenderBuck Thomas, Best Regular Gig-Dueling Pianos, Best Special Event Space, Best Shot-Key Lime Pie, Best Karaoke Night Since opening in 1967, Seville Quarter has been a staple of Pensacola nightlife. Originally owned by Bob Snow, the entertainment complex is now under the guidance of the Mitchell family. Seville Quarter is a jack-of-alltrades establishment, offering food, drinks and October 06, 2011
WINE BAR
Winner: Best Selection of Wine by the Bottle, Best Selection of Wine by the Glass, Best Way to Get “Cheese-y”-Cheese Plates Runner Up: Best Bar Menu, Best New Bar-Escambia County, Best Place to Eavesdrop, Best Place to Meet Friends After Work, Best Sandwich, Best New Restaurant-Escambia County, Best Wine Tastings Downtown Pensacola has become the dining, shopping and entertainment district that the IN has always envisioned. The Wine Bar is a key player, which IN readers love. Wine Bar features over 350 different wines available by the bottle, 40 wines by the glass, a gourmet cheese shop and a menu consisting of sandwiches and small plates.
Wine Bar-Winner: Best Selection of Wine by the Bottle
How did we do it? We took a second look! In that short time period between the contract signing and the work beginning, several things changed. • Better storm surge protection updates were incorporated into the project design. • As the site was cleared, the perceived petroleum pollution was found to be much less than initially believed. • The removal of the Main Street Wastewater Treatment Plant offered a less expensive alternative for wastewater conveyance. And, the result of BDI’s second look? An estimated cost savings of $700,000$1,000,000 to the Maritime Park project and to this community of whom we strive to serve.
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DeLuna Fest-Winner: Best Concert or Show in 2010-2011 / photo by Hana Frenette
Vinyl Music Hall-Winner: Best Music Venue / photo by Samantha Crooke
CAT COUNTRY 98.7⁄ NEWS RADIO 1620AM
DELUNA FEST
Winner: Best Radio Station, Best Radio DJ-Brent Lane, Best Morning Show, Best Radio Talk/News HostWendi Summers
Runner Up: Best Radio Talk/News Host-Branden Rathert Cat Country has won this category for four consecutive years, thanks, in part, to its tremendous outreach in the community. Cat Country’s yellow tent and street marketing team are fixtures at every event. Sister station NewsRadio 1620AM’s Wendi Summers won Best Radio Talk/News Host.
LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD Winner: Best Regular Gig
Cat Country 98.7⁄ News Radio 1620AMWinner: Best Radio DJ-Brent Lane
Runner Up: Best Vocalist Crutchfield plays a wide range from Dave Matthews, James Morrison and Jeff Buckley to Pearl Jam and Scissor Sisters. You can hear him Tuesday–Saturday nights on The Fish House Deck.
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Winner: Best Concert or Show in 2010-2011 Runner Up: Best Annual Event, Best Thing to Look Forward to Billed as “America’s Original Beach Party”, DeLuna Fest is putting Pensacola back on the festival map. Last year, with a line-up that included Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, Dierks Bentley and Willie Nelson, the threeday music festival revived a Pensacola Beach that had seen its summer tourism season crushed by the Deepwater Horizon Spill. The music festival accomplished that mission by helping beach businesses surpass prior years’ revenues. The 2011 DeLuna Fest is Oct. 14-16, and with a lineup that includes Linkin Park, Weezer, The Shins,
Jane’s Addiction, Cake, Matt & Kim and dozens of other acts, we expect it to draw record crowds.
VINYL MUSIC HALL
Winner: Best Music Venue, Best Bar for Live Music Runner Up: Best Cover Charge Worth Paying, Best New Bar-Escambia County, Best Nightclub, Best Local Place to Follow on Twitter, Best Concert or Live Show in 2010-2011-George Clinton and Punch Brothers Music fans in Pensacola have wanted a mid-sized venue forever. Vinyl Music Hall has finally made that dream a reality, and IN readers have rewarded them this year in Best of the Coast. We anticipate it’s just going to keep getting better.
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SERVICES 5 ELEVEN PALAFOX
Convenience is key at Anytime Fitness. Its top-notch gym equipment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so whether you’re an early bird or night owl, any time can be workout time.
Winner: Best Reception Venue Runner Up: Best Special Event Space For the second year in a row, 5 Eleven Palafox has won this category, which validates its reputation as the premier location for wedding receptions and special events. On South Palafox, the building, which once housed Trader Jon’s and Big Sexy Food, offers an elegant indoor setting with a private courtyard that hosts an array of events—including Halloween and Christmas parties and gourmet mixers.
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ABHAYA YOGA CENTER
Winner: Best Yoga Nancy LaNasa opened Abhaya Yoga Center in 2006 after practicing in New York City for 20 years. Her center’s been a Best of the Coast favorite ever since. Whether you’re
Appleyard Agency-Winner: Best Local Ad Agency
a beginner or a pro, Abhaya offers a variety of classes for all levels, seven days a week.
ANYTIME FITNESS
Winner: Best 24-Hour Gym Runner Up: Best Gym Overall
Winner: Best Local Ad Agency This full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm has built its reputation on getting results by putting its experience and creativity to work for its clients. Established in 1959, the Appleyard Agency’s mission is to provide more creativity, higher productivity and better service than you can find anywhere else. Today it does over $9 million in gross annual billings and is recognized as a regional leader.
We work hard to be the best bank. Thanks for noticing. Thank you for naming Regions the Best Bank. At Regions, we’re focused each day on giving you the best banking experience possible. So it’s always nice to see that our work is appreciated. We’d like to thank the readers of the Independent News for naming Regions 2011 Best of the Coast – Best Bank. We hope that every time you visit any of our 19 convenient locations throughout Pensacola, you’ll find new reasons to expect more from your neighbors at Regions.
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SERVICES Aqua Pool & Patio
Winner: Best Pool & Spa Company Aqua Pool & Patio has grown from a small chemical and bleach company founded in 1949 to a full-service pool and patio business with over 60 employees and two locations. Today, Aqua Pool & Patio maintains or provides chemicals to 90 percent of all commercial pools in the Pensacola/Ft. Walton Beach area and services over 550 residential pools. This year, Aqua Pool & Patio added a designer to their staff to help with patio design and also launched a new in-ground pool construction division. In addition, customers can visit their retail showroom full of outdoor furniture and accessories.
BAPTIST HEALTH CARE Winner: Best Place to Work Runner Up: Best Hospital
Baptist Health Care-Winner: Best Place to Work
Pensacola loves its awardwinning health care system and so do the employees at Baptist Health Care. Employee satisfaction is a major tenet of Baptist ’s service excellence philosophy, which maintains that it takes happy employees to have happy patients. Baptist has not only consistently won the attention of IN readers, but also For tune magazine, which has
repeatedly named it to its “10 0 Best Companies to Work For ” list.
EMMANUEL SHEPPARD & CONDON
Winner: Best Law Firm Established in 1913, Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon is one of the oldest law firms in Pensacola. Its nearly 100 attorneys, paralegals and staff have made the firm one of Northwest Florida’s pre-eminent law firms recognized with MartindaleHubbell’s most prestigious AV rating. This full-service firm provides services to individuals and institutions alike with legal matters ranging from commercial litigation, real estate transactions and litigation, and estate planning to personal injury, employment, social security and worker’s compensation law.
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SERVICES Signature Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Couples Instructional Massage, Prenatal Escape and Sports Escape.
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Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon-Winner: Best Law Firm
ESCAPE WELLNESS SPA
Winner: Best Massage, Best Salon for Waxing Runner Up: Best Day Spa, Best Facial, Best Nail Salon, Best Pedicure, Best
Skin Care Overall Escape Wellness Spa offers an extensive menu of traditional massage and skin care services, as well as spa body treatments. Massages include the Escape
Winner: Best Wedding Florist Runner Up: Best Florist Owner Shannon M. Pallin opened Fiore in 2008 and quickly established herself as a rising star. Fiore is full of unique fresh florals, beautiful silk flowers, candles and much more—ever changing for whatever time of year the wedding is celebrated. Her wedding florals are stunning works of art, and many probably upstage the brides she designs for.
FITNESS ONBOARD
Winner: Best Fitness Classes, Best Non-Gym Workout Runner Up: Best Pilates, Best Yoga, Best Outdoor Boot Camp
Fitness Onboard has come up with creative ways for IN readers to stay fit, and they are constantly adding devotees to their unique paddleboard fitness classes, which include yoga, pilates and boot camp.
FIXED ON FITNESS
Winner: Best Outdoor Boot Camp Runner Up: Best Fitness Classes, Best Non-Gym Workout Three years ago, Josh and Kenzie Presnell wanted to bend the traditional workout routine and create a system that could excite those who were tired of the gym. Their six-week, outdoor boot camp involves a variety of exercises and a personalized approach, where campers are side-by-side four days a week and can help motivate each other to work harder to reach fitness goals. It looks like IN readers have felt the burn.
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SERVICES HILTON PENSACOLA BEACH GULF FRONT
Winner: Best Hotel-Pensacola Beach Runner Up: Best Hotel Bar, Best Brunch-H20 Cajun Asian Grill, Best Place to Splurge-H20 Cajun Asian Grill, Best Chef-Dan Dunn Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Fitness Onboard-Winner: Best Non-Gym Workout Front is directly service and relaxed atmosphere have on Pensacola Beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. won the respect and admiration of IN readers. This is where King Juan Its deluxe accommodations, friendly
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HULA MOON
Winner: Best Piercing Studio, Best Tattoo Studio Gabe Smith set out to reinvent the tattoo parlor in Pensacola. IN readers choose Hula Moon year after year because its tattoos are works of art. Find out why Gabe is “famous”.
MARK LEE, LEVINRINKE RESORT REALTY Winner: Best Real Estate Agent
This native Pensacolian is number one in the greater Pensacola area with over $50 million in closed sales in 20 0 9 and 2010 . Mark became the managing bro-
ker for Levin-Rinke Resor t Realt y in April 20 07. Resor t Realt y is the leading real estate company and developer in Pensacola , Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze . He ha s put together a team that is commit ted to customer satisfac tion and providing the best level of knowledge of the Pensacola , Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola real estate market.
MCMAHON & HADDER
Winner: Best Insurance Agency IN readers appreciate small, independent businesses that emerge as leaders in the community. This personal, commercial and employee benefit insurance provider has always prided itself on being “proactive” in its services and has built a high level of trust with local and regional companies.
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SERVICES NEW WORLD LANDING
Winner: Best Special Event Space Runner Up: Best Reception Venue, Best Wedding Caterer; Best Hotel Bar-600 South Italian Eatery & Wine Bar, Best Martini-600 South Italian Eatery & Wine Bar, Best Italian Cuisine-600 South Italian Eatery & Wine Bar, Best Up-andComing Chef-Nick Farkas, Best Boutique or Independent Hotel/Inn-New World Inn, Best Hotel-Not Pensacola Beach-New World Inn Whether it’s an extremely large dinner Megan K. Events-Winner: Best Wedding Planner / photo by banquet or just a small Cook Images business meeting, New World Landing is MEGAN K. EVENTS Pensacola’s choice for special events. Winner: Best Wedding Planner Runner Up: Best Place to Buy Wedding Their event specialists can create the perfect space for any event. New and Invitations improved 600 South Italian Eatery & Talent, creativity and the drive to Wine Bar is getting rave reviews for “make it happen” set Megan KenChef Nick Farkas’ menu, and its New nedy and her staff at Megan K. Events World Inn is a cozy boutique hotel apart. Megan and her team take all of the worry out of weddings by handling with uniquely decorated rooms and a quiet atmosphere. all the details.
THANK YOU to all the customers of Sandy Sansing Chevrolet, Sandy Sansing Nissan, Sandy Sansing BMW, Sandy Sansing Mazda, and MINI of Pensacola who voted our dealerships the BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP on the Coast.
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SERVICES OLDE SEVILLE CHIROPRACTIC–DR. LINDSEY JEUDEVINE, D.C.
Winner: Best Chiropractor Dr. Lindsey Jeudevine has built his practice catering to local business professionals, restaurant staff, festival goers and local residents. Located in the heart of historic downtown Pensacola, Olde Seville Chiropractic is convenient for IN readers. Stop in for thorough, prompt, affordable care.
MIKE PAPANTONIO
Winner: Best Attorney During the BP oil crisis, no one spent more time on national television defending this community and pointing out the misstatements and
missteps by the oil giant than Mike Papantonio of the law firm Levin, Papantonio , Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor. He is the premier mass torts attorney in the country and has had a lead role in some of the biggest environmental cases in the past decade.
PATSY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
Winner: Best Wedding Photography, Best Photography A picture may speak a thousand words, but so does a Best of the Coast award. Patsy Brown Photography approaches wedding and engagement photos with elegance and an ability to capture the mood.
Pen Air Federal Credit Union-Winner: Best Credit Union, pictured is CEO Ron Fields as Fiesta Day Parade's Grand Marshal
PEN AIR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Winner: Best Credit Union Runner Up: Best Place to Work, Best Rising LeaderDavid Tuyo II, Best Local Boss-Ron Fields Chartered in 1936, Pen Air Federal Credit Union initially served civil service and military employees and their immediate families but Mike Papantonio-Winner: Best Attorney / photo by Samantha has since expandCrooke ed to cover other employer groups. Pen Air FCU is the PLANET BEACH best choice for its members, regardCONTEMPO SPA less of where they live, through world- Winner: Best Tanning Salon wide service with a hometown feel. IN Runner Up: Best Day Spa readers agree. Planet Beach Contempo Spa is designed specifically for customers PILATES CORE juggling family, work and social obligaTRAINING tions, who also desire a convenient and Winner: Best Pilates affordable escape to relaxation. Planet Pilates Core Training is a complete Beach is a franchise twist on a tradiPilates studio offering all levels of tional day spa—members have unlimtraining. They use state-of the-art ited access to automated day spa serequipment for personal training as vices in private rooms and treatments well as group reformer, group tower for a modest monthly membership fee, and group mat sessions for anyone allowing them to get regular massages, interested in achieving or maintaining facials, spray tans, UV therapy and spa a toned, lean, flexible body. visits for one monthly price.
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Best Restaurant-West Pensacola/ Perdido Key
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Sacred Heart Hospital-Winner: Best Hospital
Spencer Maxwell Partington-Winner: Best Architecture Firm, pictured is Pensacola Beach Holiday Inn Resort
REGIONS BANK
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Winner: Best Bank Regions Bank has more than $137 billion in assets as of 2010, making it the 10th largest U.S.-based bank. J.D. Power & Associates gave Regions Bank in April 2011 the highest marks for retail banks in Florida. The bank had the top score with 789 points and earned five stars for customer satisfaction. IN readers agree. The bank’s slogan is “Make Life Better”. Regions has in Pensacola.
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
Winner: Best Hospital Runner Up: Best Place to Work More than 600 primary and specialty physicians practice at Sacred Heart, a not-for-profit health-care organization. Its main services include Sacred Heart Medical Group, a network of primary-care physicians, a 24-hour Emergency Trauma Center, a Pediatric Trauma Referral Center and centers of excellence specializing in women’s health, cardiac care, orthopedics, cancer care and the care of children.
Winner: Best Boutique or Independent Hotel/Inn Runner Up: Best Hotel-not Pensacola Beach Sole Inn & Suites has won this category for two years with its 45 renovated rooms and suites designed and decorated with an Art Deco flare. Located in the heart of downtown within walking distance to live entertainment, dining and shopping, Sole also features a free continental breakfast every morning, free hi-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, free happy hour meet-and-greet for guests, upscale amenities and affordable rates.
SPENCER MAXWELL PARTINGTON Winner: Best Architecture Firm This local firm provides professional services in architecture, planning, urban design, sustainable design and construction. Their expertise lies in a variety of project types including commercial office, hospitality, retail, mixed use, land planning, and single and multi-family residential projects. Spencer Maxwell Partington has played a big role in the rejuvenation of downtown Pensacola.
s Renfroe & Zieman, P.A. Thanks friends and patients for this honor. But a special thanks to my talented partner, Dr. Fred Renfroe, and wonderful staff. Without them this doesn’t happen.
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Still Waters Day & Medical Spa-Winner: Best Day Spa
STILL WATERS DAY & MEDICAL SPA
Winner: Best Day Spa, Best Facial Runner Up: Best Massage, Best Nail Salon, Best Pedicure, Best Salon for Waxing, Best Skin Care Overall Still Waters has wowed IN readers for six consecutive years with its serene atmosphere, professional staff and indulgent spa services. In addition to traditional spa treatments including massages, facials, body treatments and wraps, make-up consultation and application, spray tanning, manicures and pedicures, Still Waters also offers a full spectrum of anti-aging and appearance-enhancement options using the latest laser technology and state-of-the-art medical procedures.
Style Downtown-Winner: Best Hair Salon / photo by Tim Ludvigsen Photography
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DR. KEVIN WELCH, THE SKIN CARE CENTER
Winner: Best Skin Care Overall Runner Up: Best Facial, Best Beauty Products
STYLE DOWNTOWN
Winner: Best Hair Salon, Best Wedding Hair Salon Runner Up: Best Salon for Waxing, Best Tanning Salon, Best Hair StylistCortney Campus & Sarah Tucker, Best Wedding Hair Stylist-Cortney Campus & Sarah Tucker Style Downtown offers a variety of services including hair care, waxing, pedicures, manicures, make-up application and airbrush tanning. As a Goldwell Alliance Salon, Style October 06, 2011
Dr. Kevin Welch and his skin care center have once again been voted by our readers as the best skin care provider on the Gulf Coast. Dr. Welch and his staff offer the latest in facial rejuvenation treatments such as Botox, Dysport, Thermage, IPL, Restylane, Juvederm, acid peels, microdermabrasion and more. The office also offers an array of top-quality skin care products to address dermatological issues ranging from sunspots to scarring to wrinkles, including Obagi, Kinerase, Jane Iredale and Tilley Hats, among others. Dr. Welch is a member of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery as well as one of only 200 Platinum Plus Injectors of Botox in the United States.
DR. STEVE ZIEMAN
Dr. Kevin Welch, The Skin Care CenterWinner: Best Skin Care Overall
Winner: Best Dentist Dr. Steve Zieman and his dental practice, Renfroe and Zieman, have become Gulf Breeze institutions. For nearly 40 years, Dr. Zieman and his staff have developed a dental philosophy and practice centered on excellence in patient care, the best medical training and techniques, and lifelong service to the community. 33
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Aragon Wine Market-Winner: Best Wine Shop
Envie-Winner: Best New Retail Shop
ARAGON WINE MARKET
her customers and everything they need for their weddings. This is the third year Bridal Loft has been voted Best Bridal
Winner: Best Wine Shop, Best Wine Tastings For the third straight year, Aragon has been voted the best wine shop. Offering a variety of specialty and exotic wines (including organic), catering to individual orders and suggestions, and offering wines at all price points has made the wine shop one of the area’s most loved local businesses.
BLUE MOON ANTIQUE MALL
Winner: Best Antiques Runner Up: Best Vintage Store One of the oldest and largest antique galleries in the area, Blue Moon features a large, air-conditioned facility housing a variety of rescued, recycled
and refinished furniture and goods of all kinds. Items include home décor, dishes, furniture, artwork and more.
Store by IN readers, a testimony to its great service and elegant selection of bridal and bridesmaids dresses.
BLUES ANGEL MUSIC
Winner: Best Music Gear Opened in August 1997, Blue Angel Music has grown from a 1,000foot, one-man guitar store into a 6,500 square foot, full-line, worldclass music store offering a great selection of new, used and vintage guitars and other instruments. They even rent band instruments.
THE BRIDAL LOFT
Winner: Best Bridal Store The bridal business is often based upon referrals. That’s why Bridal Loft owner Brenda Carraway is meticulous with details, making sure she understands
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RETAIL CORDOVA CIGARS
Winner: Best Cigar Shop Cordova Cigars offers a selection of over 700 fine cigars and features three different smoking lounges and a backyard patio—without a doubt contributing to the store’s five-year reign as the area’s best cigar shop. In addition, you can find a variety of tobacco accessories, including premium lighters, cigar cutters, pipes, pipe tobacco and accessories. And if you can’t find the cigar you’re looking for, just ask. Cordova Cigars will make specialty orders to suit the needs of its customers.
ENVIE
Winner: Best New Retail Shop Envie inspires IN readers’ love for fashion by appealing to their desire to bring an individualized statement to every wardrobe. This Pensacola Beach shop considers every detail, from the quality of the fabric to the designer’s innovation and price. Don’t be EnviOUS, be Envie.
INDIGEAUX DENIM BAR & BOUTIQUE
Winner: Best Boutique Runner Up: Best New Retail Shop, Best Women’s Accessories, Best Women’s Apparel Owned and operated by motherdaughter team Kelly and Katie Rozier,
Indigeaux has been a welcome addition to downtown Pensacola. The boutique offers premium denim brands made by Paige Denim and Miss Me, as well as an organic cotton and silk blend line made by Trinity, Judith March dresses, and LA Made basics. This is Indigeaux’s first Best of the Coast win, which is remarkable since the shop hasn’t been open a full year. We expect many more awards for them.
INTRACOASTAL OUTFITTERS
Winner: Best Outdoor Apparel & Accessories Whether you’re traveling abroad or enjoying the local outdoors, Intracoastal Outfitters is your destination for premium footwear, apparel and accessories. If you’re hiking, backpacking, kayaking or sailing, they’ve got great products from Keen, Merrell, Chaco, Vibram 5-Fingers, The North Face, Royal Robbins, Patagonia and more. Operations Manager Wes Dannreuther has the expertise to outfit you perfectly. Earlier this year, Mike and Lee McLaughlin moved Lee Tracy Shoes & Apparel from Pensacola Beach to cohabit with Intracoastal Outfitters, which they also own, at 701 E. Gregory St., which has been great for both businesses.
RELAX • GLOW • RENEW Convenient, affordable spa services for total skincare, wellness and stress relief.
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RETAIL Pizzaz has been a perennial Best of the Coast winner. Their loyal customer base has propelled them to the top spot in the Best Gift Shop category for the second straight year. Their new addition, Sugarbabies by Pizzaz, is a favorite for parents and grandparents.
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Jewelers Trade Shop-Winner: Best Jeweler Overall
JEWELERS TRADE SHOP
Winner: Best Jeweler Overall Runner Up: Best Place to Buy an Engagement Ring, Best Unique Jewelry For more than 50 years, the Davis family has owned and operated Jewelers Trade Shop in historic downtown Pensacola. Owners Corbett Davis Jr. and Corbett Davis III are devoted not only to craftsmanship and quality jewelry, but to their customers’ needs. Whether it’s an engagement ring, custom-designed jewelry or a diamond watch, Jewelers Trade Shop can help you find just what you’re looking for. Their selection of bridal jewelry includes Hearts on Fire, Tacori, Ritani, JB Star, Scott Kay, Gottlieb and Sons and A. Jaffe. The store also showcases men’s and women’s watches from Tag Heuer, Tissot and Seiko, and an extensive selection of pieces from
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PENSACOLA HARDWARE
Winner: Best Hardware Store Pensacola Hardware is a locallyowned, full-service hardware store specializing in contractor and industrial supplies. However, the store also offers a variety of housewares and giftwares for the kitchen, home and garden, such as cutlery, game-day gear, grills, gourmet foods, linens, bath and body products, barware, seasonal items and more.
PIZZAZ
Winner: Best Gift Shop, Best Place to Buy Children’s Gifts/Toys (Sugarbabies by Pizzaz) Runner Up: Best Women’s Accessories, Best Place to Buy a Wedding Gift
Winner: Best Athletic Store, Best Running Club The Running Wild staff understands the runner because they are runners. Not only does Running Wild offer highquality performance shoes, apparel and athletic accessories, its employees also guide greater Pensacola-area runners and athletes in their workout regimens, whether they’re training for their first 5K or their fifth marathon.
SANDY SANSING DEALERSHIPS
Winner: Best New Car Dealership Runner Up: Best Used Car Dealership “Sandy Sansing Can!” You know his name. You know his face. And you probably know his dealerships’ reputation for great customer service if you’ve shopped for a new car in the Pensacola area. For decades, the Sansing name has been tops in vehicle sales and service, and Sansing himself has become a local icon with his TV ads showing him perched atop an elephant, kissing a chimpanzee, or publicizing various community nonprofits and organizations. IN readers are sold, Sandy.
SUSAN CAMPBELL JEWELRY
Winner: Best Unique Jewelry What sets Susan Campbell Jewelry apart from many local jewelry stores is not just great customer service, but the ability to provide a product that no one else in the area has. The boutique offers unique, handpicked pieces by Me&Ro, Saundra Messinger, Heather Moore, Catherine Weitzman, Melissa Joy Manning, Tiffany Peay, Nancy Norton, Magally, Sarah Graham, Denise Betesh, Priya Himatsingka, Studio Waterfall and others.
TRULY SPOKIN’
Winner: Best Bicycle Shop Best of the Coast two-time winner Truly Spokin’ carries the top brands to make it easy for you to choose the best new bicycle or accessories—whether you’re wanting to ride competitively or around the block. With names like Giant, Bianchi and Assos cycling apparel, Truly Spokin’ is a hub for the beginner and the advanced cyclist. Visit both Truly Spokin’ locations in Milton and Pensacola.
WATERBOYZ
Winner: Best Surf/Skate Shop A skate and surf shop has to be cool to be successful. Waterboyz is cool. This surf skate shop, which also has a skate park on site, serves up the latest surf, skate, skimboard and paddleboard gear as well as the newest styles in clothing and accessories from the top brands in the industry. They know their products because they use them.
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Ashton Hayward-Winner: Best Local Politician
ASHTON HAYWARD
Winner: Best Local Politician Runner Up: Best Community Leader Pensacola’s first strong mayor has changed the culture of city government from passive and reactive to proactive. Hayward provides the bold, decisive leadership voters have craved. His first year started slow, but he has gained momentum with every month. Hayward even figured out how to cut property taxes while improving services. He’s a new style of politician for the renaissance of Pensacola, and IN readers appreciate it. Hayward also earned the top spot on the 2011 IN Power List.
ASHTON HOWARD
Winner: Best Local Artist This son of Florida’s Gulf Coast is one of the world’s foremost Tropical Artists. His art has been represented and viewed in more than 25 of the world’s leading galleries, especially the coastal and tropical specialty studios of the continental U.S., Hawaii, Canada and Japan.
COLLIER MERRILL
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leadership and guidance. As past chairman of the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, he helped with the transition to new leaders, battle the aftermath of the BP oil spill and launch a new economic development initiative. His energy and unselfish devotion to the city, its university and a host of charities has helped him win a broad base of support. Merrill, who topped the 2008 IN Power List, is a worthy successor to M.J. Menge, Vince Whibbs Sr. and Adm. Jack Fetterman. He will set this area on a new course.
Emerald Coastkeeper-Winner: Best Local Grassroots Movement
FRED LEVIN
Winner: Best Person to Have on Your Side For decades, the people of Pensacola have had Fred Levin on their side. This Pensacola native is one of the most successful attorneys in the country. When the IN picked its first IN Power List in 2007, Levin was placed at the top. It is comforting to know that he still cares so much about this area.
PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE
This family-oriented Mardi Gras parade in historic downtown Pensacola has grown to be the largest parade in the area, thanks to Danny Zimmern, Amy Newman and their volunteers. It’s truly the people’s parade with floats from segments of the community throwing beads, doubloons and moon pies galore. This is how Pensacola celebrates Mardi Gras.
LEWIS BEAR
Winner: Best Behind the Scenes Volunteer Why was Lewis Bear named the Winner: Best Parade most powerful and influential person in the 2009 IN Power EMERALD COASTList? Because he gets things KEEPER done. As the Chamber’s vice Winner: Best Local Grassroots president for economic develMovement opment, Bear was the drivThe Northwest Florida ing force behind the Oil Spill chapter of the Waterkeeper Recovery Act that authorized Alliance has always led the fight $10 million per year for the next for our environment, and that three years for economic develwas never more evident than opment in Escambia County and during last year’s BP oil disaster. seven other northwest Florida Considering the organization counties affected by the BP oil was founded by attorney Mike spill. Also deserving recognition Papantonio with the help of his is his wife Belle, who is a cofriend Bobby Kennedy Jr., it’s no founder of Pensacola IMPACT surprise that Emerald Coast100 and a volunteer for many keeper has gotten the attention worthy causes. Belle Bear was a of decision-makers as it fights Runner Up in this category and for our right to swimmable, fishLewis Bear-Winner: Best Behind the Scenes Volunteer / the Best Volunteer category. able, drinkable waters. photo by Samantha Crooke
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COMMUNITY PAM CHILDERS Winner: Best Rising Leader Pam Childers is a CPA who has worked in the City of Pensacola’s Financial Services Department, where she is the Financial Services Manager, since 1990. She is also a Certified Government Finance Officer and served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Government Finance Officer Association from 2001-2009. She has participated in Leadership Pensacola, volunteered as a Take Stock in Children mentor and serves on the Fiesta of Five Flags Coronation Committee. Pam caught the attention of IN readers when she pre-filed as a Republican to run for the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court, a position Ernie Lee Magaha has held for decades. Rising Star vs. Veteran Politician—this will be an interesting race to watch.
rige Quality Award three years have he left to form his own healthcare consulting firm. Last year, Studer Group won the same award, a true testimonial to Quint’s leadership. His success is built on creating work environments were employees excel and provide world-class service to their patients and clients.
TERI LEVIN
Quint Studer-Winner: Best Local Boss / photo by Samantha Crooke
QUINT STUDER
Winner: Best Local Boss The founder of Studer Group led
the turnaround of Baptist Hospital in the 1990s as its president. Baptist Health Care won the Malcolm Bald-
Winner: Best Volunteer Teri Levin loves Pensacola, and she volunteers her time, talents and resources to improve the quality of life for everyone. Autism Pensacola, WSRE, Pensacola Symphony, Ballet Pensacola, American Cancer Society, Gulf Coast Kid’s House and the Council on Aging are just a few of the non-profits that Teri has helped over the years.
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WINNERS LIST Mellow Mushroom O’Riley’s Irish Pub Wisteria Best BarDowntown Pensacola Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom 5 1/2 Bar Intermission Seville Quarter Best BarMilton/Pace Winner: Ollie’s Beef O’Brady’s Berryhill Lounge Oval Office Albert Lao-Winner: Best Club DJ
BARS/NIGHTLIFE Best BanG for Your Buck Winner: Azalea Emerald City Intermission Round Up
Best Bar for Getting Flat-Out Drunk Winner: Emerald City Azalea Sandshaker Lounge Sir Richard’s Best Bar for Live Music Winner: Vinyl Music Hall Paradise Bar & Grill Seville Quarter The Fish House-The Deck Best Bar for Poker Winner: Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub Sandshaker Lounge Seville Quarter Tippy’s Tavern Best Bar for Trivia Winner: The Bridge Bar 040 4
Buffalo Wild Wings Mellow Mushroom The Ticket Best Bar Menu Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom 5 1/2 Bar Elbow Room Wine Bar Best Bar Overall Winner: Seville Quarter 5 1/2 Bar Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Intermission Best Bar Personality Winner: Seville QuarterBuck Thomas 5 1/2 Bar-Matthieu Rodriguez Emerald City-Bunnie Hopson Intermission-Mike Ashby Best Bar to Drink Alone Winner: 5 1/2 Bar Azalea Elbow Room Intermission
Best Bar to Hook Up Winner: Seville Quarter Cap’t N Fun Emerald City Intermission Best Bar to People Watch Winner: Seville Quarter Emerald City Sandshaker Lounge The Fish House Best Bar Where it Pays to be a Regular Winner: Emerald City 5 1/2 Bar Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Seville Quarter Best Bar with a View Winner: Margaritaville Beach Hotel-Landshark Landing The Bridge Bar The Fish House The Grand Marlin Best BarCordova Area Winner: Coyotes Sports Bar
Best BarNorth Pensacola/ Nine Mile Road/ UWF Winner: The Ticket Chan’s Mugs & Jugs Blue Bar Best Bar -Pensacola Beach Winner: Sandshaker Lounge Islander Paradise Bar & Grill The Break Best BarWest Pensacola/ Perdido Key Winner: Oar House Flora Bama Hub Stacey’s at the Point Jellyfish Bar Best Bartender Winner: Emerald CityChristopher Peterson 5 1/2 Bar-Matthieu Rodriguez 5 1/2 Bar-Patrick Bolster Seville QuarterBuck Thomas
Best Bushwacker Winner: Sandshaker Lounge Bamboo Willie’s Cap’t N Fun The Dock Best Club DJ Winner: Albert Lao “Tony C” Anthony Montano Dewight Barkley DJ Jay-Davis Best College Hangout Winner: Seville Quarter Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom O’Riley’s Irish Pub Play Best Cover Charge Worth Paying Winner: Emerald City Top of the Town Seville Quarter Vinyl Music Hall Best Daiquiri Winner: Bamboo Willie’s Cap’t N Fun Flounder’s Chowder House Margaritaville Beach Hotel-Landshark Landing Best Dark Corner for PDA Winner: Elbow Room 5 1/2 Bar Azalea Crowne Plaza-Cavu Club Best Day-Drinking Winner: Margaritaville
Beach Hotel-Landshark Landing Bamboo Willie’s Hub Stacey’s Downtown Paradise Bar & Grill Best Happy Hour Winner: The Fish House Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Hub Stacey’s Downtown The Other Side Best Hotel Bar Winner: Crowne PlazaCavu Club 600 South Italian Eatery & Wine Bar Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Margaritaville Beach Hotel Best House Drink Winner: Sandshaker Lounge-Bushwacker Flounder’s Chowder House-Diesel Fuel McGuire’s Irish PubIrish Wake The Grand Marlin-The Taint Best Jukebox Winner: Elbow Room Azalea Play Wisteria Best Karaoke DJ Winner: Krazy George Bonnie McDonald-Boogie, Inc. Jeremy Ward Shawn Rowe-A DJ Connection
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Best Karaoke Night Winner: Sir Richard’sSaturdays Cabaret-Thursdays Play-Tuesdays Seville Quarter-Thursdays
Best MilitaryFriendly Bar Winner: Seville Quarter Flounder’s Chowder House Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Oar House
Best Ladies Night Winner: The Fish House Hub Stacey’s Downtown McGuire’s Irish Pub Seville Quarter
Best Neighborhood Bar Winner: Wisteria Hub Stacey’s Downtown Oar House Spanish Trail
Best Late Night Spot Winner: Top of the Town Azalea Emerald City Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Best Margarita Winner: Laguna’s 5 1/2 Bar Margaritaville Beach Hotel Vallarta’s Best Martini Winner: 5 1/2 Bar 600 South Italian Eatery & Wine Bar Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse October 06, 2011
Best New BarEscambia County Winner: Play 5 1/2 Bar Vinyl Music Hall Wine Bar
Best Pet-Friendly Bar Winner: Hub Stacey’s Downtown Oar House Play The Break Best Place for Bar Games Winner: Play Elbow Room Intermission The Ticket Best Place to Eavesdrop Winner: 5 1/2 Bar Emerald City The Fish House Wine Bar
Best Nightclub Winner: Seville Quarter Cap’t N Fun Emerald City Vinyl Music Hall
Best Place to Meet Friends After Work Winner: The Fish House Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Wine Bar
Best Original Drink Menu Winner: 5 1/2 Bar Elbow Room The Fish House The Grand Marlin
Best Place to Shake Your Stuff Winner: Seville Quarter Bamboo Willie’s Emerald City Islander
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WINNERS LIST Best Place You Can’t Take Your Parents Winner: Emerald City Babe’s Handlebar Sammy’s Best Selection of Beer on Tap Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Mellow Mushroom Wisteria Woodshed Grill & Brew Pub Best Selection of Bottled Beer Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Intermission
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Pensacola Ale House Wisteria Best Selection of Wine by the Bottle Winner: Wine Bar Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse The Fish House Best Selection of Wine by the Glass Winner: Wine Bar 5 1/2 Bar Jackson’s Steakhouse The Fish House Best Shot Winner: Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub-Irish Car Bomb Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen
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Best Annual Event Winner: Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival Blue Angels Weekend DeLuna Fest Pensacola Seafood Festival Best Behind the Scenes Volunteer Winner: Lewis Bear Belle Bear Laverne Baker Lori Perkins Best Charity Event
Winner: The American Cancer Society-Relay for Life ARC Gateway-Crab Cake Cookoff Le Petits EnfantsCordova Mall Ball Pensacola Little Theatre-Cabaret Best Leader Winner: Collier Merrill Ashton Hayward Grover Robinson III Quint Studer Best Day Trip Winner: Destin Fairhope, Ala. New Orleans Seaside
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Best FOOD Event Winner: Pensacola Seafood Festival Bamboo Willie’s Crawfish Festival Greek Festival Pensacola Crawfish Festival Best Kept Local Secret Winner: Paradise Bar & Grille and Inn Blue Dot Jerry’s Drive-In Navarre Beach Best Local Artist Winner: Ashton Howard Evan Levin Margaret Biggs Nina Fritz
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WINNERS LIST Best Local Athlete That’s Gone Pro Winner: Emmet Smith Derrick Brooks Josh Sitton Roy Jones Jr. Best Local Boss Winner: Quint Studer Carol Brinkman Ron Fields Ted McCreary
Best Local Tourist Attraction Winner: Pensacola Beach Fort Pickens Naval Aviation Museum Seville Quarter
Best Neighborhood for Yard Sales Winner: East Hill Cordova Park North Hill Stonebrook
Best Outdoor Market Winner: Palafox Market Bailey’s Farmer’s Market Port City Market T&W Flea Market
Best Local Scandal Winner: Maritime Park Master Developer Billings Murder Trials BP Clean-Up DeLuna Fest Change-Up
Best Person to Have on Your Side Winner: Fred Levin Collier Merrill David Morgan Quint Studer
Best Place to Work Winner: Baptist Hospital Medical Center Clinic Pen Air Federal Credit Union Sacred Heart Hospital
Best Place to Get Stuck in Traffic Winner: Pensacola Bay Bridge Bob Sikes Bridge Davis Highway Scenic Highway Best Place to Mooch Free Wi-Fi Winner: Starbuck’s Panera Bread The Leisure Club Whataburger
Pensacola Seafood Festival-Winner: Best Food Event
Best Neighborhood Winner: East Hill Cordova Park Gulf Breeze Proper North Hill
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Best Pet-Friendly Park Winner: Bayview Dog Park Gulf Breeze Shoreline Bark Park Summit Dog Park
Best Local Grassroots Movement Winner: Emerald Coastkeeper Gay Grassroots Ron Paul for President Tea Party Best Local Politician Winner: Ashton Hayward Brian Spencer Grover Robinson III Jeff Miller
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Best Non Profit Winner: Krewe du Ya Yas ARC Gateway Impact 100 Ronald McDonald House
Best Parade Winner: Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade Christmas Parade Fiesta Parade
Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests Winner: Pensacola Beach Naval Aviation Museum
Best Public Park Winner: Bayview Park Perdido Park Seville Square Shoreline Park Best Rising Leader Winner: Pam Childers Perry Palmer Whitney Vaughn Fike David Tuyo II Best Thing to Look Forward To Winner: Maritime Park Completion Blue Angels Airshows Blue Wahoos DeLuna Fest Best Up-andComing Neighborhood Winner: Downtown Aragon Belmont-Devilliers Nature Trail
Analytical Research Chemist Pensacola, FL – Separation Systems, Inc: Study chemical composition and physical principles of liquids and gases. Conduct research on complex chemical combinations and determine effects of temperature, pressure, flow, order of elution, polarity of molecules, and other parameters and vital processes of gas chromatography. Requirements: MS in Chemistry and 2 years related experience; trustworthiness; ability to travel extensively; Email resume to afernandez@separationsystems.com. 43
WINNERS LIST Best Volunteer Winner: Teri Levin Belle Bear Betty Hooten Betty Salter Biggest Disappointment Winner: Maritime Park Delays BP Clean-Up Consolidation Downtown Improvement Board
FOOD
Best Bagel Winner: Bagelhead’s Bagels del Sol Panera Bread The Coffee House
Best BBQ Winner: Billy Bob’s Beach Barbecue Blue Dot Happy Pig Café Sonny’s BBQ
Jerry’s Drive-In McGuire’s Irish Pub Best Chicken Fingers Winner: Zaxby’s New York Nick’s Seville Quarter Sideline’s
Best Bread Winner: Joe Patti’s Apple Market Bagelhead’s Panera Bread
Best Cup of Coffee Winner: The Leisure Club Bad Ass Coffee Bagelhead’s The Leisure Club Starbucks
Best Burrito Winner: Cactus Flower La Hacienda Moe’s Taco Rock Best Cheeseburger Winner: Five Guys Blue Dot
Best Deli Winner: New Yorker Deli Apple Market City Grocery Deli Case
Best Desserts Winner: Global Grill Oh Snap! Cupcakes The Fish House The Grand Marlin Best Doughnuts Winner: Krispy Kreme Daylight Donuts Dunkin Donuts Milton Bakery Best Fish Sandwich Winner: Peg Leg Pete’s Jerry’s Drive-In Oar House The Fish House Best French Fries Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom
Five Guys Jerry’s Drive-In Surf Burger Best Fried Chicken Winner: Five Sisters Blues Café Apple Market McGuire’s Irish Pub Popeyes Best Fried Foods Winner: Five Sisters Blues Café Cajun Specialty Meats Jerry’s Drive-In Peg Leg Pete’s Best Gumbo Winner: Jerry’s Cajun Café Cajun Specialty Meats
Crab Trap Marina Oyster Barn Best Ice Cream/ Gelato Winner: Marble Slab Creamery Baskin Robbins Dolce! Joe Patti’s Best Original Menu Item Winner: Laguna’sChicken and Waffles Cajun Specialty MeatsSloppy Broussard The Fish House-Grits a Ya Ya The Grand MarlinVanilla Infused Lobster Fingers
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WINNERS LIST Best Pizza Winner: Ozone Pizza Pub Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Mellow Mushroom The Tuscan Oven
Best Sandwich Winner: Hub Stacey’s Downtown City Grocery
(Broccoli and Cheddar) Cactus Flower (Tortilla) New Yorker Deli (Beer Cheese)
Steakhouse Coach & Four McGuire’s Irish Pub Outback Steakhouse
Best Taco Winner: Cactus Flower La Hacienda Taco Rock Vallarta’s Best Uniquely Pensacola Dish Winner: The Fish House-Grits a Ya Ya Dog House DeliBayou Grits The Grand MarlinBlue Angel Chips Laguna’s-Fried Chicken and Waffles
Best Place to Buy Local Produce Winner: Bailey’s Farmer’s Market Apple Market Ever’man Natural Foods Palafox Market Best PoBoy Winner: Cajun Specialty Meats Jerry’s Cajun Café Joey Patti’s Seafood Deli Peg Leg Pete’s Best Salad Winner: The Fish House-MoMA Salad Cactus Flower-Taco Salad McGuire’s Irish PubChef Salad The Grand Marlin-Blue Cheese Wedge Best Salad Bar Winner: Portabello Market Ruby Tuesday Seville Quarter Sonny’s BBQ
Laguna's-Winner: Best Original Menu Item-Chicken and Waffles
New Yorker Deli Wine Bar
Portabello Market (Tomato Basil)
Best Soul FOOD Winner: Five Sisters Blues Café Blue Dot H&O Café Jerry’s Drive-In
Best Specialty & Iced Coffee Drinks Winner: Starbucks Bagelhead’s Drowsy Poet The Leisure Club
Best Soup Winner: Panera Bread
Best Steak Winner: Jackson’s
Best Subs Winner: Jersey Mike’s Firehouse Subs Philly’s Cheesesteak Santino’s Best Sushi Winner: Ichiban Dharma Blue Horizen Sake Café
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Dish Winner: Sluggo’sBerliner Sandwich End of the Line Café-Thursday Night Dinner Entrée Mellow MushroomMega Veggie Pizza Tudu-Tofu and Onions Best Way to Get “Cheese-y” Winner: Wine Bar-Cheese Plates Cactus Flower-Queso Melting Pot-Cheese Fondue
The Grand Marlin-Truffle Mac N’ Cheese Best Wings Winner: Sideline’s Buffalo Wild Wings Kooter Browns New York Nick’s
KIDS
Best Birthday Party Winner: FunPlex, Gulf Breeze Dreamland Skate Center Oops Alley Sam’s Fun City Best Daycare Winner: Blue Angel Early Learning Center Discovery Klub Learning Center A Touch of Love Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant Winner: Flounder’s Chowder House Chick Fil-A Peg Leg Pete’s Red Robin Best Activity That Doesn’t Bore Mom and Dad Winner: Beach Camping NAS Museum Sam’s Fun City
Ta st e o f g r e e c e i n d ow n t ow n p e n sac o l a –October 14, 15, 16– 52nd Annual Free Admission
Fri & Sat 11 AM - 10 PM Sunday Noon - 6 PM
Benefiting United Ministries of Pensacola Bring a canned good donation for Manna Food Bank
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 1720 W. Garden St. Pensacola, FL
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IN STAFF PICKS ITS FAVORITES
photo by Matthew Coughlin, Samantha's Best Photography Pick
Everybody always asks us if Best of the Coast is rigged by the IN staff. And we always laugh. Because if that was true, all of our favorite places would win big every year, and you guys would probably catch on pretty quick. Or at least we hope you would. So we decided to look over this year’s Best of the Coast winners and point out where our personal favorites didn't make the cut. So to answer your question: No, Best of the Coast isn't rigged. But if it was, it would look something like this:
Best PhotographY: As a photographer myself, I can especially attest to the amazing pool of photographic talent we have here locally. One I'd personally love to see as a BOC winner is Matthew Coughlin. He is a phenomenal creative portrait photographer, who does some stunning work with off-camera lighting. He recently posted a maternity photo shoot that makes me wish I were pregnant again, just to get some rad babybelly photos. Make sure to check out his 365 photo project if you've yet to do so. (Samantha)
Best Soup: McGuire’s Irish Pub’s Crocked Onion Soup is the best combination of salt, onions, cheese and bread— all of my favorite things. It’s a medley of onion reduction broth loaded with chopped sautéed onions, topped with toasted French bread and covered with oven-baked Swiss cheese. (Jennifer)
Best Restaurant-North Pensacola/Nine Mile/UWF: If it were up to me, Jasmine Fusion would win, hands down. As a three-year resident of Cantonment, I would say it is by far the number one perk of living so far away from normal Pensacola civilization. Their
Best Cheeseburger: Tops Choice Hamburgers. It’s dangerous that Tops is about a minute away from my house, as I’m tempted to stop by and pick up a cheeseburger—with extra cheese, no pickles or onions—for lunch and dinner, every day. Tops Cheeseburger + Chocolate Milkshake = Heaven. (Jennifer) Best Day Drinking: Sure, the small plates and flatbreads at Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille are great, but I also love to sit out on their porch on a beautiful day and have a cocktail while I admire the yachts I’ll never be able to afford. (Jennifer) Joani's Best Bartender Pick: Forrest Gaston 646 4
Rick's Best Kept Local Secret Pick: Native Cafe / photo by Samantha Crooke
seafood martini alone is good enough to break my random bouts of vegetarianism. (Samantha) Best Pizza: Oh, Founaris Brothers, maybe one day you will make the BOC list for Best Pizza. Your cheese-wheel pizza steals my cheese-loving heart. (Samantha) Best Bartender: My adorable boyfriend is a bartender at Paddy O'Leary's on the beach, so obviously if I had it my way, he would win this category. But personal biases aside, Forrest Gaston is honestly a really great bartender, and I'm sure all the Paddy's regulars would agree with me. He's super-fast, superfriendly and super-creative — especially when it comes to creating martinis and shots. If you don't believe me, just order a pop rock martini from him next time you're at Paddy's, and tell him Joani sent you. (Joani) Best Noodles: Ok, I know Best Noodles isn't even a BOC category, but it should be just so Tu-Do Vietnamese Restaurant could win it. Not only are their noodle bowls delicious and filled with fun stuff like peanut sauce and veggies, they are also super cheap. And I'm a fan of any place that has Sriracha on the table, so Tu-Do wins big in my book just for that, too. (Joani)
Best Fro Yo Bar: This isn't a BOC category, yet. But I predict it will be next year, and I predict that Berry Yogurt reigns supreme (or at least it should). Variety is key when it comes to yogurt bars, and this is where Berry Yogurt has everybody else beat. Their flavor selection ranges from the usual like Cali tart and mango to awesomely odd like taro (my personal favorite), and their topping selection doesn't disappoint either. For me, mochi is the mark of a legit yogurt bar, and Berry always has that chewy goodness on hand. (Joani) Best BBQ: IN readers know about my passion for King's BBQ. Being from the Mississippi Delta, I've eaten my share of barbecue, and King Rivers’ large pulled pork sandwich is one of the best I've ever eaten. It reminds me of Abe's in Clarksdale, Miss. (Rick) Best Kept Local Secret: Native Cafe, on Pensacola Beach, is a jewel. Their Original Fish Tacos are a delicious, healthy alternative to fast food. I haven't tried their breakfast menu yet, but the word is it's the best on the beach, maybe the best in the area. (Rick) Best Unsung Hero: John Peacock has worked behind the scenes on strong mayor and consolidation. His Panhandle Charitable Open has raised over $200,000 since he launched it 10 years ago. His latest initiative is to get the Escambia County School District to make its closed schools available for offices and meeting rooms for local non-profit organizations. (Rick) {in} inweekly.net
WINNERS LIST Best Place to Buy Children’s Gifts/ Toys Winner: Pizzaz-Sugarbabies Let’s Play Target Wild Child Best Playground Winner: Bayview Park Benny Russell Park, Milton Perdido Park Tiger Point Best Sports/Rec Program Winner: YMCA Catholic Youth League Gulf Breeze Recreational Center Seastars Aquatics
Best Concert or Live Show in 20102011 Winner: DeLuna Fest Hangout Music Fest George Clinton at Vinyl Punch Brothers at Vinyl
Best Local Person/Place to Follow on Twitter Winner: Ashley Brown Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom John Dye Vinyl Music Hall
Guys WXBM-Marty White
Best Local Band Winner: Timberhawk Eerie Rockwell Johnny Apple-Eyes This Day Will Tell
Best Local YouTube Star Winner: John Dye Blake Campbell Mark Gormley
Best Local Daily Newspaper Writer Winner: Jamie Page Julio Diaz Travis Griggs Troy Moon
Best Morning Show Winner: Cat CountryCat Pak Morning Show TK 101-Lex and Terry WABB-The Morning
Best News Personality Winner: WEAR-Mollye Barrows WEAR-Bob Solarski WEAR-Christian Garman WEAR-Sue Straughan
MEDIA/MUSIC
Best Music Venue Winner: Vinyl Music Hall Seville Quarter The Fish House-The Deck The Handlebar
Best News Story of 2011 Winner: BP Clean Up
Billings Murder Trials Maritime Park Developments UWF Baseball Team National Championship Best Person to Friend on Facebook Winner: John Dye B.J. Davis Matthieu Rodriguez Shelley Yates Best Radio DJ Winner: Cat CountryBrent Lane TK 101-Candy TK 101-Mark “The Shark” WXBM-Marty White
Best Radio Station Winner: Cat Country TK 101 WABB WUWF Best Radio Talk/ News Host Winner: AM 1620-Wendi Summers AM 1620-Branden Rathert WCOA-Don Parker WXBM-Jim Sanborn Best Reason to Pick up an IN Winner: Winners & Losers Arts & Entertainment News of the Weird Outtakes
Pensacola First Upscale Chinese Fusion Restaurant
THANK YOU PENSACOLA For voting the Grand Mardi Gras Parade the area’s best
Where you can have a great meal and a great time
Pensacola Mardi Gras Inc. is proud to begin it's 10th year of leading Pensacola's Mardi Gras Celebration
Featuring a Full Bar & a New Martini Menu
PENSACOLA 2012 MARDI GRAS January 6th - Twelth Night Mardi Gras Kick Off January 20th - Marching Band March Off at PHS Stadium January 21st - Marching Band March Off Parade Downtown February 18th - GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE February 21st - Fat Tuesday Street Party
For everything Pensacola Mardi Gras 2012 go to:
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WINNERS LIST Best Regular Gig Winner:Lucas Crutchfield at The Fish House Deck Billy Howell and Friends at The Leisure Club Dueling Pianos at Seville Quarter Timberhawk at Islander Rooftop Bar
Irv Miller The Fish House-Jim Shirley
Best Hibachi Winner: Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
Global Grill Hooters McGuire’s Irish Pub
Best Original Menu Winner: Global Grill Laguna’s The Fish House The Grand Marlin
Best TV Station Winner: WEAR FOX 10 WKRG WSRE Best Vocalist Winner: This Day Will Tell-Michael Silver Paloma-Giovanni Lugo Lucas Crutchfield Timberhawk-Jordon Richards
RESTAURANTS Best Appetizers Winner: Global Grill Bonefish Grill McGuire’s Irish Pub The Fish House
Best Breakfast Winner: The Coffee Cup Bagelhead’s Polonza Bistro Scenic 90 Café Best Brunch Winner: The Fish House H20 Cajun Asian Grill The Grand Marlin The Leisure Club Best Cajun Cuisine Winner: Jerry’s Cajun Café Cajun Specialty Meats Cub’s Crawfish Wildman’s Cafe Best Chef Winner: Global GrillFrank Taylor H20Cajun Asian GrillDan Dunn Jackson’s Steakhouse848 4
Bar & Grille Polonza Bistro Vic & Ike’s Wine Bar
Best Outdoor Dining Winner: Dharma Blue Oar House The Fish House The Grand Marlin
Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom-Winner: Best French Fries
Best Chinese Cuisine Winner: Shark Fin Chinese Bistro Chow Tyme Hunan Shang Hai Best Coffee Shop Winner: The Leisure Club Drowsy Poet Starbucks The Coffee Cup Best Drive-Thru Winner: Tops Chic-Fil-A Whataburger Zaxby’s Best Fast Bite Winner: Jerry’s Drive-In Dog House Deli Roly Poly Tops Best Greek Cuisine Winner: Aegean Breeze Founaris Brothers Mediterranean Plus Niki’s Pizza
Sake Café Shan Kishi Yamato’s Best Italian Cuisine Winner: Tre Fratelli 600 South Italian Eatery & Wine Bar Carrabba’s Italian Grill Franco’s Best Japanese Cuisine Winner: Ichiban Horizen Sake Café Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse Best Late Night Eats Winner: Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom Elbow Room Waffle House Whataburger Best Looking Wait Staff Winner: The Fish House
Best Lunch Delivery Winner: Roly Poly Cottage Café Portabello Market Steak Out Best Lunch Spot Winner: New Yorker Deli Dharma Blue Hub Stacey’s Downtown Norma’s on the Run Best Mexican Cuisine Winner: Cactus Flower Casa Ole La Hacienda Vallarta’s Best Most Missed Local Restaurant Winner: Hopkins House Madison’s Diner Marcello’s Skopelo’s on the Bay Best New RestaurantEscambia County Winner: Jaco’s Bayfront
Best Place for a Birthday Dinner Winner: Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse McGuire’s Irish Pub The Fish House Best Place for a Business Lunch Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse McGuire’s Irish Pub Portabello Market The Fish House Best Place for a First Date Winner: Global Grill Dharma Blue Jackson’s Steakhouse The Grand Marlin Best Place to Blow Your Diet Winner: McGuire’s Irish Pub Five Sisters Blue Café Jerry’s Drive-In Krispy Kreme Best Place to Count Calories Winner: Roly Poly Ever’man Natural Foods Panera Bread Sluggo’s
Best Place to Eat Like a Tourist Winner: Peg Leg Pete’s Crabs We Got’Em Flounder’s Chowder House McGuire’s Irish Pub Best Place to Feed the Whole Family Winner: Sonny’s BBQ Golden Corral Jerry’s Drive-In La Hacienda Best Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Winner: Oh Snap! Cupcakes Dolce! J’s Bakery Marble Slab Creamery Best Place to Splurge Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse Global Grill H20 Cajun Asian Grill Melting Pot Best Restaurant for Sports Fanatics Winner: New York Nick’s Buffalo Wild Wings Pensacola Ale House Sideline’s Best Restaurant Overall Winner: The Fish House Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse The Grand Marlin Best Restaurant with a View Winner: Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Oar House The Fish House The Grand Marlin inweekly.net
WINNERS LIST Best RestaurantCordova Area Winner: Bonefish Grill O’Brien’s Bistro Jerry’s Cajun Café The Tuscan Oven Best RestaurantDowntown Pensacola Winner: Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille The Fish House Best RestaurantEast Pensacola/ Scenic Highway Winner: Jerry’s Drive-In Angus Steakhouse New Yorker Deli Scenic 90 Café Best RestaurantGulf Breeze Winner: Aegean Breeze Aloha Grill Billy Bob’s Beach Barbecue Shan Kishi Best RestaurantNorth Pensacola/Nine Mile/UWF Winner: Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse Cock of the Walk Jasmine Fusion King’s Buffett Best RestaurantPace/Milton Winner: Chet’s Seafood Blackwater Bistro David’s Catfish La Hacienda Best RestaurantPensacola Beach Winner: The Grand Marlin Flounder’s Chowder House Laguna’s Peg Leg Pete’s October 06, 2011
Best RestaurantWest Pensacola/ Perdido Key Winner: Lillian’s Pan Pizza Cactus Flower West Hub Stacey’s at the Point Oyster Bar Best Romantic Dining Winner: Melting Pot Bonefish Grill Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse Best Seafood Cuisine Winner: Peg Leg Pete’s Bonefish Grill The Fish House The Grand Marlin Best Seafood Market Winner: Joe Patti’s Maria’s Seafood Best Steakhouse Winner: Jackson’s Steakhouse Coach & Four McGuire’s Irish Pub Outback Steakhouse Best Take Out Winner: Norma’s on the Run Nancy’s Haute Affairs Roly Poly Steak Out Best Thai Cuisine Winner: Siam Thai Jasmine Fusion Siam Diner The Fish House Best Up-andComing Chef Winner: Blake Rushing 600 South Italian Eatery & Wine Bar-Nick Farkas Jackson’s SteakhouseJason Perry
Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille-Tricia Horton Best Vegetarian/ Vegan Cuisine Winner: Ever’man Natural Foods End of the Line Café Oh Snap! Cupcakes Sluggo’s
Thank you for voting us Best Wedding Caterer!
Best Wait Staff Winner: Global Grill Jackson’s Steakhouse McGuire’s Irish Pub The Fish House Best Waiter/ Waitress Winner: Crabs We Got’em-Bree Pittman Global Grill-Samantha Flood Jackson’s SteakhousePat Jennings The Grand Marlin-Kaya Hard
RETAIL
Best Antiques Winner: Blue Moon Antique Mall Alyssa’s-Pace Copper Possum Poor Richard’s Best Athletic Store Winner: Running Wild Academy Sports David Bowen Sporting Goods Sports Authority Best Beauty Products Winner: Skin Beauty Boutique Clinique Mary Kay Skin Care Center at Medical Center Clinic Best Bicycle Shop Winner: Truly Spokin’ Bikes Plus Cycle Sports
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WINNERS LIST Best Boutique Winner: Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Pumps Purple Julia Scout Best Cigar Shop Winner: Cordova Cigars Grand Reserve Seville Quarter Tinder Box Best Consignment Store Winner: Rococo Elite Repeats Encore Lads & Lassies Best Furniture/ Home Décor Store
Winner: Duh! Dee McDavid Interiors Luxe Urban Objects
International Deli Apple Market Joe Patti’s Nancy’s Haute Affairs
Best Gift Shop Winner: Pizzaz Artesana Celebrations Fine Things, Milton
Best Hardware Store Winner: Pensacola Hardware Ace Hardware Gulf Breeze Home Depot Lowe’s
Best Gone-butnot-Forgotten Store Winner: Gayfers Biggs Sporting Goods Pensacola Blues Sarah’s Best Gourmet/ Specialty Food Winner: Four Winds
Best Independent Market Winner: Apple Market Bailey’s Farmer’s Market City Grocery Ever’man Natural Foods
Best Jeweler Overall Winner: Jewelers Trade Shop Bere Jewelers Elebash’s Rock Hard Designs
Best Music Gear Winner: Blues Angel Music Dollarhide’s Guitar Center Tringas Music
Best Liquor Store Winner: Richey’s East Aloha Wine & Liquor Fusion Publix
Best New Car Dealership Winner: Sandy Sansing Dealerships Bob Tyler Toyota Pete Moore Chevrolet Vince Whibbs
Best Motorcycle Shop Winner: Buell Harley Davidson D&D Pensacola Motorsports Victory
Best New Retail Shop Winner: Envie Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique The Spotted Dog Yana Apothecary
Best Nursery Winner: Floral Tree Gardens Garden Gate Pensacola Garden and Seed Woerner Best Outdoor Apparel & Accessories Winner: Intracoastal Outfitters Academy Sports Bass Pro Shops Weatherford’s Best Pet Store Winner: Pet Smart Pet Supermarket Petland The Spotted Dog
Levin-Rinke Resort Realty congratulates Mark Lee Best Realtor
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WINNERS LIST Best Place to Buy an Engagement Ring Winner: Bere Jewelers Elebash’s Jewelers Trade Shop Rock Hard Designs Best Surf/Skate Shop Winner: Waterboyz Innerlight
Best Women’s Accessories Winner: The Market/ Mainly Shoes Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Lee Tracy Shoes & Apparel Pizzaz
Best Art Gallery Winner: Artel Gallery Gallery 11 Pensacola Museum of Art Quayside Gallery Best Attorney Winner: Mike Papantonio
Best Boutique or Independent Hotel/Inn Winner: Sole Inn & Suites Lee House New World Inn Paradise Inn
Best Commercial Real Estate Agency Winner: NAI Halford Beck Property Co. Coldwell Banker United Commercial John S. Carr & Associates
Best Thrift Store Winner: Waterfront Mission Goodwill Habitat ReStore Loaves and Fishes
Best Credit Union Winner: Pen Air Federal Credit Union Central Credit Union Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union
Best Unique Jewelry Winner: Susan Campbell Jewelry Bere Jewelers Jewelers Trade Shop Rock Hard Designs Best Used Car Dealership Winner: Frontier Motors Mr. Ted Ciano’s Pete Moore Chevrolet Sandy Sansing Dealerships Best Vintage Store Winner: Years A-Go-Go Back in Tyme Blue Moon Antique Mall Marsha’s Menagerie Best Wine Shop Winner: Aragon Wine Market Aloha Wine & Liquor Anna’s Wine Shop Wine World Outlet Best Wine Tastings Winner: Aragon Wine Market City Grocery Seville Quarter Wine Bar 252 5
Jeudevine Baybridge ChiropracticDr. Kenneth Williams Gulf Coast Pain Specialists at Medical Center Clinic-Dr. Brayn Boerjan Stern Family Chiropractic-Dr. Jason Stern
Pizzaz-Winner: Best Gift Shop
Best Women’s Apparel Winner: Scout Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Lee Tracy Shoes & Apparel The Market/Mainly Shoes
SERVICES
J. Nixon Daniel III Marcus Michles Robert Kerrigan Best Bakery Winner: J’s Bakery Milton Bakery Oh Snap! Cupcakes Publix
Best 24-Hour Gym Winner: Anytime Fitness Chip’s 24-Hour Gym Omni Fitness Powerhouse
Best Bank Winner: Regions Bank Bank of America Coastal Bank & Trust Gulf Coast Community Bank
Best Architecture Firm Winner: Spencer Maxwell Partington Caldwell Associates Architects Dalrymple Sallis STOA
Best Bed and Breakfast Winner: Lee House Noble Manor Pensacola Victorian Bed and Breakfast Russell Roost Bed and Breakfast
Best Bowling Alley Winner: Oops Alley Cordova Lanes Liberty Lanes Circle Bowling Center Best Cake Shop Winner: Betty WeberCreative Confections J’s Bakery Oh Snap! Cupcakes The Cake Shoppe
Best Day Spa Winner: Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Escape Wellness Spa Planet Beach Contempo Spa Radiante Jacqueline Best Dentist Winner: Dr. Steve Zieman Dr. Jeffrey Strickland Dr. Stephanie Tilley Dr. Wesley Sherouse
Best Caterer Winner: Culinary Productions Apple Market Classic City Catering Nancy’s Haute Affairs
Best Facial Winner: Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Escape Wellness Spa Dr. Kevin Welch, The Skin Care Center, Medical Center Clinic Skin Beauty Boutique
Best Chiropractor Winner: Olde Seville Chiropractic-Dr. Lindsey
Best Fitness Classes Winner: Fitness Onboard
4 Shore Fit Fixed on Fitness Zumba Best Fitness Trend Winner: Stand Up Paddleboarding Outdoor Boot Camp P90X Zumba Best Florist Winner: Celebrations Blooms A Million Fiore Southern Floral Traditions Best Framery Winner: Aiken Picture Frames Framing by Design Just Plain Putter Pensacola Framery & Gallery Best Gym Overall Winner: Omni Fitness Anytime Fitness Pensacourt YMCA Downtown Best Hair Salon Winner: Style Downtown 10th Avenue Hair Designs Izzo & Cutter Volume One Best Hair Stylist Winner: Kelly Michelle Style Downtown-Cortney Campus Style Downtown-Sarah Tucker Volume One-Hurst Butts Best Hospital Winner: Sacred Heart Hospital Baptist Hospital Gulf Breeze Hospital West Florida Hospital inweekly.net
WINNERS LIST Best Hotel-Not Pensacola Beach Winner: Crowne Plaza Marriot Courtyard New World Inn Sole Inn & Suites Best HotelPensacola Beach Winner: Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Holiday Inn Margaritaville Beach Hotel Paradise Inn Best Insurance Agency Winner: McMahon & Hadder Insurance Fisher Brown Insurance Hiles-McLeod Insurance Kite Insurance Agency
Best Law Firm Winner: Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Rafferty & Proctor Shell Fleming Davis & Menge Best Local Ad Agency Winner: Appleyard Agency Clever Ogre Emagination Unlimited EW Bullock Best Local Interior Designer Winner: Dee McDavid
Chance Jobe Lacey Phillips Tip McAlpin Best Massage Winner: Escape Wellness Spa Massage Envy Portofino Island Resort & Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Best Movie Theatre Winner: The Rave Bayou Gulf Breeze Cinema 4 The Rave W Street The Breeze 8 Best Nail Salon Winner: Nail Lounge
Lisa’s Nails Still Waters Day & Medical Spa
Fitness Onboard Pilates by Val Proper Pilates
Best Non-Gym Workout Winner: Fitness Onboard 4 Shore Fit Cross Fit Fixed on Fitness
Best Photography Winner: Patsy Brown Photography Cook Images Documented Photography-Hara Cook Lindsey Friar Photography
Best Pool & Spa Company Winner: Aqua Pool & Patio Parker Pools Pensacola Pools Pinch a Penny
Best Outdoor Boot Camp Winner: Fixed on Fitness 4 Shore Fit Fitness Onboard YMCA Downtown
Best Piercing Studio Winner: Hula Moon Head to Toe Tattoo KAOZ Tit 4 Tat
Best Pedicure Winner: Nail Lounge Escape Wellness Spa
Best Pilates Winner: Pilates Core Training
Best Real Estate Agent Winner: Resort RealtyMark Lee Connell & ManziekKeith Harrod Gunther Properties-Fred Gunther Trademark PropertiesBuffy Mcelhany
Escape Wellness Spa Lisa’s Nails Still Waters Day & Medical Spa
Thank you, Pensacola! WInner:
Best Bar-West Pensacola/ Perdido Key
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Best Military-Friendly Bar Best Neighborhood Bar Best Pet-Friendly Bar Best Fish Sandwich Best Outdoor Dining Best Restaurant with a View October 06, 2011
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WINNERS LIST Best Residential Real Estate Agency Winner: Connell & Manziek Exit Realty NFI Remax on the Coast Resort Realty Best Running Club Winner: Running Wild Cap’t N Fun Runners McGuire’s Runners Seville Quarter Milers Best Salon for Waxing Winner: Escape Wellness Spa 10th Avenue Hair Designs
Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Style Downtown Best Skin Care Overall Winner: Dr. Welch, The Skin Care Center, Medical Center Clinic Escape Wellness Spa Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Skin Beauty Boutique Best Special Event Space Winner: New World Landing
Hula Moon-Winner: Best Tattoo Studio, tattoo by Gabe Smith
5 Eleven Palafox Paul’s on the Bay Seville Quarter-Heritage Hall
Best Tanning Salon Winner: Planet Beach Contempo Spa Club Sun Style Downtown Tropical Touch
Best Yoga Winner: Abhaya Yoga Center Breathe Yoga Studio Fitness Onboard YMCA Downtown
Best Tattoo Studio Winner: Hula Moon Black Sheep Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio Head to Toe Tattoo
Best Bridal Makeup Winner: John Dye Eliza George Creagh Proctor-Skin Beauty Boutique Tiffanie Park
Best WomenOnly Gym Winner: Tammy’s Fitness Curves Fit for Women
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The Prodigal Brothers Return To say The Smart Brothers’ absence has been sorely felt is an understatement. Last stay, they destroyed the willpower of the non-converted — winning them over with their charisma and new-wave folk music. Bars propped open doors to accommodate the masses, impromptu street performances on sidewalks turned into block parties, and if you didn’t get to the bar 30 minutes beforehand, you watched the show sober in order to get a good view. Lou and Jay Smart are the pair behind this buzz worthy group. Jay, who speaks in long, witty passages like a character out of an Aaron Sorkin show, recently took the time to chat about their upcoming homecoming show at Vinyl on Oct. 9. IN: The first time I saw you in Pensacola was performing on the corner of Palafox and Main. I thought, “Who the hell are these people?” SMART: “Yeah, the funny thing is that we’ve been doing that all over the country. And in New York, or a big city like that, it looks kind of natural, and almost gets overlooked. But on the street corners of Pensacola it seems slightly out of place and gets noticed.” IN: Some compare you to The Avett Brothers, or describe you as having a “Strokes-y” component. Have you ever been insulted by a comparison? SMART: “For me, not so much because I don’t draw that comparison. My brother was always bothered by it because obviously we want to be as original as possible. Because if you’re not original, you’re nothing. Especially nowadays, where there’s a million of this type of band, a million
... I feel like I fall in love almost too easily, so perhaps it’s lackluster in comparison. My brother is the exact opposite. He’s only fallen in love — truly — maybe once or twice in his life and both times led to periods of prolific creativity.”
genres, a million sub-genres. So we just keep working to craft something different. I mean there’s a lot of the same sort of scene (like the Avett Brothers). New wave of rowdy folk music - anti-pop, DIY in operation, old school and traditional but with energy from the Indie/Emo scene we all grew up with ... but I think (laughs) to answer your question, that we’ve never been offended by it because we’ve always seen our distinctions.” IN: How many hats do you own? SMART: “I think about 25 fedora-type hats, and my brother has three to four top hats.
We share. We got an endorsement deal with a hat shop so they gave us a bunch for free. We’ve amassed quite the collection of odd hats: paperboy hats, golf hats, I’m ashamed to say, novelty hats, like purple fedoras and such ... I tend to buy hats everywhere I go, but we also tend to give a lot away, so the number is always changing.” IN: Break-ups or falling in love. Which provides better inspiration? SMART: “For me it’s always the tension, it’s always the sad stuff
IN: Are there any songs that you just don’t like performing anymore because you associate them with certain memories you’d rather not think about? SMART: “I’m reading this book. There’s a big part about music and how it has a very strong connection with memories, perhaps more than any other artistic medium. That stuck with me. Smells are like that. Sometimes you can walk into a bar and smell just a hint of cologne and suddenly your feelings are reconfigured, just for a moment. For me (music) is like that, except on a much deeper level. I’m not afraid of taking that on, I almost relish revisiting those moments. Yes, it’s bittersweet and (singing those songs) can open up a scar. Maybe there’s no lesson in it in the end. You’re just there to observe whatever inspired it again ... so I just enjoy it.” {in}
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DeLuna Fest Pub Crawl Are you still looking for a way to get DeLuna Fest tickets? Friday (Oct. 7th) is your LAST shot! The DeLuna Fest team is hosting a Downtown Pub Crawl and you need to be there. It’s a walking event. Two tickets will be given away at each stop. Must be present to win. Games and activities at each stop. And one super lucky person will win a VIP upgrade. Here’s the lowdown: 5-6pm Atlas Oyster House 6-7pm Hub Staceys 7-8pm Seville Quarter 8-9pm Intermissions 9-10pm Play
‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’ 7:30 p.m. $10-$17. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com. ‘THE DINNER PARTY’ 7:30 p.m. $12, Reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4636 Woodbine Road. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com. PENSACOLA STATE WIND AND JAZZ ENSEMBLES 7:30 p.m. Ashmore Auditorium, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1800 or pensacolastate.edu. THOMAS LEGRAND, CLARINETIST 7:30 p.m. $5-$16. UWF Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 11000 University Blvd., Bldg 82. 875-6285 or uwf.edu. PHINEAS PHOGGETTES 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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JAZZ GUMBO 6 p.m. $7. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. Thursdays. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. GROOV BAND 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 9124856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.
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‘IT’S 5 O’ CLOCK SOMEWHERE’ MARGARITA TASTING 2 p.m. Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com. CULTURE CLUB 5 p.m. Retro Pin-ups and Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. ‘DOORWAYS OF THE FRENCH QUARTER’ RECEPTION 5 p.m. Gallery 88 in WUWF Center for Public Media, 11000 University Blvd. 474-2787 or wuwf.org. WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Thursdays. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com.
SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com. KRISTIN LONG 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. 600 South Atrium, 600 S. Palafox. 432-5254 or 600southpalafox.com. DUELING PIANOS 8 p.m. Thursdays. Rosie O’Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. DJ MR LAO 8 p.m. Thursdays. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
COLLEGE DANCE NIGHT 9 p.m. Thursdays. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. LIVE MUSIC 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. 433-6208.
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WINE TASTING AT DK 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com. COLE BROS. CIRCUS 5 p.m. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 W. Mobile Highway. WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m. Fridays. Palace Café at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5:15 p.m. Fridays. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100. WINE TASTING AT EAST HILL MARKET 5:30 p.m. Fridays. 1216 N. Ninth Ave. COMEDY ZONE AT LILLO’S 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $8-$15, reservations requested. Lillo’s Tuscan Grille, 5 Via de Luna Drive. 934-5456 or lillostuscangrille.com. SOCO MARKETPLACE GALA 6 p.m. $5. Supports local artists. Paradise Gardens, 508 W. Gregory St. 725-7189 or paradisepensacola.com. BAYFEST 6:30 p.m. Downtown Mobile, between Congress and Government streets. (251) 208-7835 or bayfest.com. PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE GHOST HUNT 6:45 p.m., 8 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $15. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org. FEAR CITY NIGHTS HAUNTED TOUR 7 p.m. $15. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. MONTE CARLO NIGHT 7 p.m. Heritage Hall at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 602-8377 or emeraldcoastkeepter.org. VAMPIRE BALL 7 p.m. $10. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. ‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’ 7:30 p.m. $10-$17. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com. ‘THE DINNER PARTY’ 7:30 p.m. $12, Reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4636 Woodbine Road. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.
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DAVE POSEY & WAYNE HALL 6 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. CAVALERA CONSPIRACY 6:30 p.m. Doors open. $20-$15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. POSI TONES 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.
DJ MR LAO 8 p.m. Fridays. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY DEMOCRATS YARD SALE 9 a.m. Democratic Headquarters, 5746 Stewart St. 623-2345.
HOLLY SHELTON AND DAVID SHELANDER 8 p.m. Fridays. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 429-9655 or ragtyme.net.
PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m. $5-$10. Quality Inn, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway. 572-4862 or unlimited-horizons.org.
MO JILES 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
MIKE EAGAN 7 p.m. 600 South Courtyard, 600 S. Palafox. 432-5254 or 600southpalafox.com.
LONG REEF 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com.
BROOK WOODS 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.
CLASS X 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.
SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.
LIVE MUSIC 9:30 p.m. Fridays. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. 433-6208.
JEREMY GIBSON 7:30 p.m. Fridays. 600 South Atrium, 600 S. Palafox. 432-5254 or 600southpalafox.com. REDDOG 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. DESTIN ATKINSON 8 p.m. Fridays. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. DUELING PIANOS 8 p.m. Fridays. Rosie O’Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
JAMES ADKINS 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.
SATURDAY 10.8
GREEN THUMB FESTIVAL 8 a.m. Escambia County Extension Office, 3740 Stefani Road. 968-6424. TIGER TROT 5K/10K 8 a.m. Midway Fire Department, 1322 College Parkway, 477-7607 or rmhc-nwfl.org. PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m. Saturdays, rain or shine, through Dec. 17. Martin Luther King Plaza on North Palafox Street between Chase and Garden streets. palafoxmarket.com.
GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH 10 a.m. Belmont Arts Center, 401 N. Reus St. 429-1222 or belmontartscenter.com. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE 10 a.m. Bob’s Bicycles, 431 Bryn Athyn Blvd. 243-5856. PASTE PAPER CLASS 12 p.m. $65. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.
COMEDY ZONE AT LILLO’S 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $8-$15 , reser vations requested. Lillo’s Tuscan Grille, 5 Via de Luna Drive. 934-5 456 or lillostuscangrille.com. DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES 6:30 p.m. $17-$47. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com. PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE GHOST HUNT 6:45 p.m., 8 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $15. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 3931561 or pensacolalighthouse.org. VAMPIRE BALL 7 p.m. $10. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
CIVIL WAR 150TH ANNIVERSARY 1 p.m. Fort Pickens, 1400 Fort Pickens Road. 934-2600 or nps.gov/guis.
FEAR CITY NIGHTS HAUNTED TOUR 7 p.m. $15. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.
BAYFEST 2 p.m. Downtown Mobile, between Congress and Government streets. (251) 208-7835 or bayfest.com.
‘THE ONLY THING WORSE YOU COULD HAVE TOLD ME’ 7:30 p.m. $15, Reservations requested. Sanctuary Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road. 912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com.
WINE TASTING AT WINE BAR 2 p.m. Saturdays. $5 goes toward rebate on featured wines. Wine Bar, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 476-3830 or chanswineworld.com. DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES 2:30 p.m. $17-$47. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com.
‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’ 7:30 p.m. $10-$17. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com. ‘THE DINNER PARTY’ 7:30 p.m. $12, Reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4636 Woodbine Road. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.
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Available On Demand October 11, Same Day As DVD Release STARRING: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb DIRECTOR: Frank Coraci GENRE: Comedy, Family, Romance MPAA RATING: Rated PG for some rude and suggestive humor, and language.
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A group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zoo keeper find love -- without opting to leave his current job for something more illustrious.
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The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets.
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Available On Demand October 4, Same Day As DVD Release STARRING: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette DIRECTOR: Wes Craven GENRE: Horror, Mystery, Thriller MPAA RATING: Rated R for strong bloody violence, language and some teen drinking.
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Ten years have passed, and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back together thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer.
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happenings ‘THE SIMONE GRANT PROJECT’ 7:30 p.m. $15. Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. 4329546 or balletpensacola.com.
DUELING PIANOS 8 p.m. Saturdays. Rosie O’Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
‘THE SIMONE GRANT PROJECT’ 2 p.m. $15. Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. 4329546 or balletpensacola.com.
DAVE POSEY & WAYNE HALL 5 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
DJ MR LAO 8 p.m. Saturdays. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’ 2:30 p.m. $10-$17. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.
BROOKS HUBBERT III 9 p.m. Sundays. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
PHINEAS PHOGGETTES 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
MO JILES 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
MONDAY 10.10
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CLASS X 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.
‘THE DINNER PARTY’ 2:30 p.m. $12, Reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4636 Woodbine Road. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.
CALYPSONUTS 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 7 p.m. Saturdays. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com. KARAOKE WITH MARK ESKEW 7 p.m. Saturdays. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Road. 4970071 or hubstaceys.com. JEREMY GIBSON 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. 600 South Atrium, 600 S. Palafox. 432-5254 or 600southpalafox.com. FORREST WILLIAMS 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. PANHANDLE ALL STARS 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.
LONG REEF 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com. LIVE MUSIC 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. 433-6208. PETTY CASH 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.
SUNDAY 10.9
‘THE ONLY THING WORSE YOU COULD HAVE TOLD ME’ 2 p.m. $15, Reservations requested. Sanctuary Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road. 9124087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com. BAYFEST 2 p.m. Downtown Mobile, between Congress and Government streets. (251) 208-7835 or bayfest.com.
‘HALLOWEEN AT YOUR LEISURE’ CABARET 6 p.m. $15, Reservations required. The Leisure Club, 126 Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. ‘HALLOWEEN AT YOUR LEISURE’ CABARET 9 p.m. $15, Reservations required. The Leisure Club, 126 Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com.
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CLARENCE BELL 11 a.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. RONNIE LEVINE 12 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. SKYLA BURRELL 3 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. THE FLYING 75 4 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.
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PEACE CORPS PRESENTATION 2 p.m. University of West Florida Conference Center, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 22. (305) 929-3066 or peacecorps.gov. GOURMET DINNER NIGHT AT LEE HOUSE 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Enjoy a fourcourse dinner prepared by Chef Blake Rushing and wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations, call 384-4333. Lee House Pensacola, 400 Bayfront Parkway. GAMER’S NIGHT 8 p.m. Mondays. Fast Eddie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com. SKEE BALL LE AGUE 9 p.m. Mondays . Play, 16 S . Palafox , Suite 20 0 . 4 66-3 0 8 0 or iplaypensacola .com.
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BILLY HOWELL & ASHLEY PENNEWILL 6 p.m. Mondays. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 9124229 or tlcdowntown.com.
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LIVIN’ THE DREAM 9 p.m. Mondays. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com. MUSICIANS’ ALLIANCE 9 p.m. Mondays. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.
TUESDAY 10.11
‘DOORWAYS OF THE FRENCH QUARTER’ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Nov. 11. Gallery 88, WUWF Center for Public Media. 474-2787 or wuwf.org. ‘DOUBLE DOSE OF FINE ART’ 8 a.m.-9 p.m. MondayThursday; 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fridays through Oct 7. Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Bldg 15. 484-2550 or pensacolastate.edu. ‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php. ‘PRETENDERS’ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Oct. 7. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. ‘SELECTIONS FROM THE WATER HYMNAL’ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Oct. 7. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. ‘EVOLUTION: A 30-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE OF ART’ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 10. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zarragossa St. 4382363 or quaysidegallery.com. ‘WATERED DOWN KEGS OF RUM’ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 12-4 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 20. TAG, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 82. 474-2696 or tag82uwf. worpress.com. ‘JAZZ GUMBO’ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 15. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. ‘JAZZED JEWELRY SHOW’ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 15. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery. com. ‘JOAN MIRO: ORDER AND CHAOS’ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 12-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Nov. 13. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 4326247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. ‘DRAWN TO THE STORY BOOK’ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 12-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Nov. 13. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.
BLUE MONDAY KARMA QUARTET 6:30 p.m. $5-$10. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. THE SMART BROTHERS HOMECOMING SHOW 7:30 p.m. Doors open. $5-$7. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.
BLUE ANGELS PR ACTICE 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Museum of Naval Aviation viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd. 452-3604 or blueangels.navy.mil. ‘PLAYING AROUND WITH THE SYMPHONY’ 5:30 p.m. $15. Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille, 997 S. Palafox. 432-5226 or jacosbayfrontbarandgrille.com. YOGA WITH BECKIE SATHRE 6 p.m. Tuesdays. $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org. ‘EVERYTHING OYSTERS!’ COOKING CLASS 6 p.m. $45, Reservations requested. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com. GOURMET DINNER NIGHT AT LEE HOUSE 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Blake Rushing and wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations, call 384-4333. Lee House Pensacola, 400 Bayfront Parkway. UWF RUNGE STRINGS CONCERT 7:30 p.m. University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Blvd., Bldg. 82. 4743247 or uwf.edu. TOSH TUESDAY 8 p.m. Tuesdays. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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JEFF GLICKMAN TRIO 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. TUESDAY JAM NIGHT 8 p.m. Tuesdays. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. Tuesdays. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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news of the weird An option for suicide “with elegance and euphoria” is how Lithuanian-born Ph.D. candidate Julijonas Urbonas (London’s Royal College of Art) described his “Euthanasia (Roller) Coaster,” currently on the drawing board. Urbonas’ model of “gravitational aesthetics” would be a third-mile-long, 1,600-foot-high thrill ride engineered to supply 10 Gs of centrifugal force (a spin at about 220 mph) to induce cerebral hypoxia, forcing blood away from the head and denying oxygen to the brain. Euphoria (and disorientation and anxiety, but not pain) are likely states to precede the brain’s shutdown. Urbonas insisted that users would have the option through the first two minutes of the three-minute ride to rethink their decision and bail out (or else to push the final “FALL” button). (Suicide is legal in four European countries and Oregon and Washington.) Government in Action! An opengovernment advocacy group’s survey of federal agencies, released in July, revealed that eight of them have unresolved Freedom of Information Act requests that are over a decade old, including one pending for more than 20 years. (The 1976 FOIA law requires resolution within 20 business days, with a 10-day extension under “unusual circumstances.”) (Also, regarding the FOIA, a June 2011 request by the city of Sioux City, Iowa, for background documents regarding the recent Postal Service decision to move jobs from Sioux City to Sioux Falls, S.D., was met promptly -- by the Postal Service’s forecast that the likely fee for the documents would be $831,000, even though under the law the first two search hours and the first 100 documents are free.) News That Sounds Like a Joke The convenience store clerk, Ms. Falguni Patel, was giving testimony in the September trial of Morgan Armstrong (charged with robbing her in Hudson, Fla., in 2009) when she began shaking and then passed out while seated in the witness box. A relative of Patel’s approached, removed her sneaker and held it to Patel’s face, without success. The relative explained that Patel was subject to such blackouts and that sniffing the sneaker often revives her. (After paramedics attended to her, Patel took the rest of the day off and went back to court the next morning.) Great Art! Although Moroccan artist Mehdi-Georges Lahlou, 27, concedes that photographs can be misinterpreted, he maintains on his website that he never wants to hurt people’s feelings. Nevertheless, he said he is proud of his photo exhibit in which he stands completely nude,
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allowing various verses of the Quran to be projected on his skin. His latest scheduled appearance was at an art fair in Marrakesh in October. • Two women were charged in September with what was likely a major art theft for Johnson City, Tenn. Connie Sumlin, 45, and Gail Johnson, 58, were identified from surveillance video as the ones who snatched two pieces of art off the wall in the entrance of a local Arby’s restaurant (a picture of some pears, and a metal art object, with an alleged combined value, according to the police report, of “$1,200”). • Earlier this year, Marion Laval-Jeantet won a notable Prix Ars Electronica award for her “hybrid” work that, she said, intends to blur the boundaries between species. LavalJeantet stepped onstage in Ljubljana, Slovenia, as a horse-human, having earlier injected herself with horse blood (after prepping her body for several months with different horse immunoglobulins). She also walked with stilts that had “hooves” affixed to the bottom. She capped the show by extracting some of her own presumably-hybrid blood, to be frozen and stored for future research. Fetishes on Parade Indecent-exposure flashers appear to be invading even off-limits sanctuaries in their quest to be seen -- in Florida, anyway. In Sarasota County in September, Shane Wheatley, 31, was arrested after a Comcast cable customer complained that Wheatley had begun fondling himself while installing the woman’s TV service. Three days earlier, in Niceville, a 14-yearold boy (whose name was not released) was charged with indecent exposure after a worshipper reported him masturbating openly during services at the First United Methodist Church. The boy admitted he had done the same thing during services the week before because he was “bored.” Least Competent Criminals In September, a jury found Terry Newman, 25, and an associate guilty of aggravated assault for a home invasion in San Antonio in 2009, thus adding insult to Newman’s injuries. Newman was shot by a resident during the initial invasion, and then again by another resident when he returned 15 minutes later to retrieve his car. Finally, after police encountered Newman following a short chase, he resisted officers and was shot again, for the third time. (None of the injuries was life-threatening.)
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Nightlife:
Emerald City. The place really does change the game of the nightclub experience. Between the staff, the shows, and the incredible DJs that both spin regularly and for special events, EC is one of the coolest clubs in the region. Check out one of the monthly Saturday Drink and Drown or themed “Club One” events and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Play is a refreshing addition to this town, too.
Outdoors:
Sundays at Pensacola Beach, for sure. Also, I love kayaking Adventures Unlimited. They take pride in their business and take care of their customers, which is why I go back every year during the summertime, almost monthly.
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Good Eats:
I have a huge passion for pizza, and although Ozone and Hopjack’s offer decent pies, it’s Tuscan Oven that gets me every time! It’s some of the best pizza I have ever had the pleasure of devouring, and their homemade creamy parmesan dressing to dip the crust in is ridiculous. I love the fresh-mex at Cactus Flower Cafe, and when I’m in complete bum mood, I’ll order wings from Wing Zone. They all bring me joy.
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Never Miss Events/Festivals:
Clothing for guys in Pensacola is unfortunately limited to a few mainstream chains in the mall, however Don Alan’s carries some really hard to find, upscale and casual brands that I like, and like most guys, I could spend hours in Best Buy getting lost in the magic.
Watering Holes:
I love visiting Dedrick out at Flounders on the weekends, when I can. He is a riot and a spectacular bartender. Bloody Marys are a bartender’s secret weapon that can really show off their skills, and my buddy Cody at Atlas/Fishhouse knows how to make them perfectly. I like The Other Side. It’s a very upscale video-bar that sets the mood for a chill day, and their Friday 6-8 bingo is a rowdy blast.
I am the biggest movie buff ever, and I’m about to start my own movie-review website! I see almost every movie that comes out so the Rave on Bayou is like my second home. It’s nice that Gulf Breeze Cinema carries the independent films that don’t make it to wide-release, and Pensacola Little Theater, Pensacola Symphony, and Gallery Nights all get my thumbs up, too!
Memorial Day weekend, Pensacola Beach. I’ve met people that travel from Alaska to experience our beaches and welcoming attitude for this weekend. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, and I think it’s really awesome that such a big and nationally known event takes place right in our own back yard.
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