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JUNE 2016 publisher

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ou Only Live Once. It’s the message scrawled on the side of the paddle board gracing our cover.

Aislinn Kate Photography captured the aptly-named Yolo boards from Coastal Paddle Company at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. It inspires this month’s theme: a Summer Bucket List.

Summer, like life, passes too quickly. It’s too easy to miss out on the simple joys that Pensacola and the Gulf Coast can offer. How a long run along the water can clear the mind; how wonderfully a SUP paddle on a calm morning can feed the soul.

This summer we are going to embrace the joy of life along the Gulf Coast, and the colors, character and strength of our community that makes it all possible. We are going to share stories of fashion, style and fun, and wrap it with beautiful imagery that abounds here in Pensacola.

Six months ago, Sharmane Adams and Sloane Stephens Cox launched Pensacola Lifestyle Magazine to inspire community and to share the remarkable energy of Pensacola.

It’s not just the downtown scene, our Community Maritime Park, baseball and the flavors of exciting new restaurants. There’s a growing vibrancy.

In our first issue we shared how Tom and Carol Patterson did something special with their 52-foot sailboat, Satori, which had carried them across oceans. They donated Satori to Pensacola Yacht Club to teach children the joy of sailing.

It’s that kind of community spirit that is part of the fabric of Pensacola.

Our new publisher, Michael McCabe, is committed to sharing your inspiration. Our community gets stronger despite the difficulties we all have faced. Hurricane Ivan. Recession. Deepwater Horizon. Every time, we have picked ourselves back up.

We lift our neighbors.

It’s that spirit is within all of us. It's part of our fabric.

This summer we are going to share the beauty and joy of life on the Gulf Coast, and we are also going to share the lights of inspiration that are making this community stronger.

We would love to share your stories.

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June 2016

Departments

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16 Summer Dining at Jackson’s

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Food & Wine

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Local’s Choice

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Driver’s Notebook

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Inspired By

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Sold Properties

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Renovate & Refine

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Celebrate a summer fusion with oysters, scallops and bacon and lumpia!

18 Pensacola Bay Brewery

Take a break from what’s ailing you and grab some ale at this downtown venue.

20 Sizzling Summer To-Do's

From dining to dancing and docking, check these activities off your bucket list.

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Good Times

Market Basket 2016: Shop. Sip. Savor.

The Junior League of Pensacola brought back Market Basket to 5eleven South as an intimate, upscale tasting and shopping experience: Shop. Sip. Savor. The event benefitted three Junior League focus areas : Kids in the Kitchen, Girls on the Run and the project to end Human Trafficking.

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Good Times

Celebrating with Mudbugs at Hancock Bank!

It's crawfish season (well, it's pretty much always crawfish season). Hancock Bank invited some friends and family to the Garden Street office, connecting with subject-matter experts from Broussard's Bayou Grill and Cajun Market.

A street party commenced. PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN M.J. SMITH.

Gina Thackerson and Monica Sherman

Alan and Kandy McGinnis; April and Cody Busby

Felicia Toler and Cindy Fell

Mimi Bass

Keisha Clinard, Mickey Clinard, Caron Sjoberg, Brian Baggett

Pam and Lonnie Gilmore and Bo Marks

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A Thrill, a Grill and a Hill

Barbecue teams brought their A-grills to vie for the Golden Spatula at Episcopal Day School’s annual Grill on the Hill BBQ and auctions to raise $40,000 for school funds. PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN M.J. SMITH.

Jackie Dockery, Lonnie Isom, Ricky Harris, Darryl Betts

John and Beckie Share, Lucy and Rob Brabham

Collier Merrill leads the auction.

Jay Saiter, Bret Shiflett, Ken Simpler, David Richardson

Missa Speck and Lacey Adair

James Hosman, John Pytynia, Jay Bradshaw

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

hospital to provide care for more children, increase access to specialized pediatric and maternity care and consolidate pediatric services in one convenient location.

The opening of the new Children’s Hospital is expected to add 100 Sacred Heart jobs for the local community. This growth of healthcare services will also enable recruitment of new pediatric specialists.

Phase 1 of construction is scheduled for completion in late 2017.

Phase 2 will focus on renovating the third floor of the current Children's Hospital, which will remain home to pediatric services such as the pediatric intensive care unit, child life playrooms and pediatric satellite pharmacy. New services coming to the third floor include a pediatric inpatient rehabilitation gym.

Phase 2 will also include a complete renovation and expansion of Sacred Heart’s Maternity Center, the most preferred birthing center in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The renovation of the Maternity Center will grow the number of beds for mothers needing specialized maternity care with an expansion to the hospital’s OB Emergency Care Center, postpartum beds and surgical suites for mothers needing Cesarean sections.

Details: 850.416.4660 or Sacred-Heart.org.

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SACRED HEART’S NEW CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL UNDER CONSTRUCTION Construction for a new five-story children’s hospital in Pensacola is underway. The groundbreaking ceremony, held in May 3, marks the beginning of a two-phase expansion of Sacred Heart Hospital.

The first phase focuses on the 120,000 square-foot Children’s Hospital at 5151 N. Ninth Ave. It is being constructed in front of the existing Children’s Hospital, extending from the current pediatric transport ambulance bay into the parking lot. The new building will connect to the current Children’s Hospital by a ground-level, glass-covered walkway and will include a Pediatric Emergency Department and

PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 'S NEW SUMMER FLIGHTS TAKE OFF

Trauma Center, an expansion and relocation of Sacred Heart’s current

Beginning June 11, Southwest will offer a non-stop Saturday flight to

Pediatric Emergency Department; Pediatric Surgery, with six new

Dallas, Texas, and a non-stop Saturday flight to Kansas City, Missouri.

pediatric-dedicated operating rooms; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

These flights will be available through the end of July.

(NICU); Pediatric Oncology, with an expanded inpatient unit to provide specialized, inpatient care for children with cancer; and Extended stay/ observation beds will represent a new inpatient unit.

Phase 1 will also include an expansion to Sacred Heart’s Regional Perinatal Center, an inpatient unit for expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies. This expansion will be built off of the current perinatal

Flight times are as follows: KANSAS CITY

• FLT 5052 Depart PNS 1:50 PM Arrive MCI 3:55 PM • FLT 438 Depart MCI 3:00 PM Arrive PNS 4:55 PM DALLAS

• FLT 6161 Depart PNS 11:30 AM Arrive DAL 1:25 PM

wing and will allow space for more expectant mothers, many of whom

• FLT 1276 Depart DAL 9:10 AM Arrive PNS 11:00 AM

stay in the unit for weeks or even months until their babies arrive.

These two Saturday flights will be in addition to the daily non-stop

Sacred Heart is the region’s only Perinatal Center—one of only 11 in

Houston and Nashville service already provided by Southwest, and in

the state—and Northwest Florida’s only center designed for women

addition to the Saturday non-stop service to Chicago that Southwest

with high-risk pregnancies.

will be bringing back in mid-March.

The children’s hospital at Sacred Heart is the region’s only children’s

This additional service is reflective of the City of Pensacola’s commit-

hospital, serving families across Northwest Florida, South Alabama

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and South Georgia. The expanded children’s hospital will allow the

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(CON TI N U ED)

UWF RECOGNIZES STUDENT EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

sophomore Kishane Patel with the Deborah L. Ford Emerging Leader Award. Named for a former vice president for student affairs, the award

The University of West Florida recently honored more than 250

is presented annually to a freshman or sophomore who demonstrates

students at the 28th annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet,

a genuine commitment to the University, specifically in the area of

hosted by the Division of Student Affairs. Students were recognized

student life.

for various achievements, including completing thousands of hours

Patel serves as chief of staff for the Student Government Association’s

of community service, managing millions of dollars in funding and

president’s cabinet and as sponsorship chair for the Campus Activity

embracing leadership roles that benefit campus life.

Board. He also is an active member of UWF MEN. In 2016-17, Patel will

Fourteen awards honored students for their leadership on campus, in the community and beyond.

serve as SGA Vice President.

Zimmern recognized junior Brandon Robinson with the Outstanding

SUSTAINED LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Student Leader Award, given to a junior or senior who demonstrates a

The Awards for Sustained Leadership and Service, named for two

collegiate record of leadership and service to the University and campus life.

long-serving leaders in the University’s Division of Student Affairs,

Robinson serves as Senate president for the Student Government

Linda O. Dye and Kenneth L. Curtis, recognize two seniors for their

Association; president, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; public relations chair,

significant contributions, sustained leadership and service to campus

African American Student Association; and involvement navigator,

life. Each award includes a $500 scholarship.

Student Involvement.

Marissa Frangione received the Linda O. Dye Award, and Michael Krueger received the Kenneth L. Curtis Award.

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER

Zimmern also presented Lori Lombardo with the Outstanding

Frangione was honored for leadership in her sorority, Alpha Gamma

Graduate Student Leader Award, recognizing a collegiate record

Delta, and the College Panhellenic Council, as well as her work as a

of leadership and service to UWF and the Pensacola community.

student admissions representative and Argo Camp leader.

Lombardo serves as president of the Graduate Student Social Work

Krueger was acknowledged for his involvement with the Campus Activity Board, UWF MEN and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He also interned with the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.

Dr. Kevin Bailey, vice president for student affairs, presented the inaugural Vice President’s Excellence Award to Chris Thrasher, the Student Government Association’s longest-serving senator and four-time chair-

Organization and traveled to Guatemala, where she presented on the American social work curriculum.

University College Assistant Dean for High-Impact Learning Rachel Hendrix presented Angie Pinglo Briceno of Peru with the International Student Award for her efforts in welcoming international students and mentoring and tutoring her peers.

STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP AWARDS

person of the Budget and Allocations Committee. During his tenure,

Aisley Carter, compliance coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics,

Thrasher oversaw more than $14 million in distributions to students and

awarded Student-Athlete Leadership Awards to men’s basketball player

their organizations and spent more than 5,000 hours completing his duties.

Justin Williams and women’s volleyball player Autumn Duyn.

“Chris is one of the most dedicated, passionate and genuine student

Williams, team co-captain and academic standout, led the Student-

leaders I have ever had the pleasure to advise,” said Robin Zimmern,

Athlete Advisory Committee as vice president and volunteered in the

associate dean of students. “Chris has made a tremendous impact and

community and abroad. Duyn, the only player in program history to rank

has made UWF a better place for his fellow students.”

in the top two in both career digs and career kills, was the first player in

HAL CROSBY LEADERSHIP AWARDS

program history to be named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team.

Student Government Association President Daniel McBurney was

Director of Recreation and Sports Services Bill Healey inducted

recognized with the Hal Crosby Leadership Award. Named for the

students Davis Hagen and Sabrina Youngman into the Intramural Hall

University’s founding president, the award honors a graduating senior

of Fame. Hagen competed in every intramural sport offered, winning

whose sustained leadership and service to the campus and community

three championships and accumulating a winning percentage of 65.

leave a substantial and positive impact.

Youngman earned a winning percentage of 79 and three championships.

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Healey also presented Erik Winfree with the Sport Club Leader of the Year Award for his work with the UWF Running Club.

Connor Wagner received the William M. Healey Leadership Award, named for the recreation director, and was given a $500 scholarship.

The award honors a recreational sports participant or employee who demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship and integrity while advancing the mission of Recreation and Sports Services.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator Jessica Ryan presented the Fraternal Excellence Awards, designed to honor graduating seniors for exceptional leadership. Ryan honored Fran Adams of Phi Sigma Sigma; Allyse Rolle-Polk, Alpha Kappa Alpha; Marisa Palumbo, Kappa Delta; Kali Richardson, Alpha Phi Alpha; Kelly McMahon, Alpha Gamma Delta; Hector Constanzo, Sigma Alpha Mu; and Larry Antoine, Phi Beta Sigma.

CANNON CITATIONS

Dr. Ben Stubbs, associate director of university commons and student involvement, awarded Cannon Citations to Hakeem Douglas, Marisa Palumbo, Synthia Jean, Ruby Gregory, Ryan Lavoie and Cheyenne Biggerstaff. Inspired by alumnus Robert Annin, who retrieved the cannon that stands on the Pensacola campus’ Cannon Green from Pensacola Pass, the award recognizes significant student achievement and lasting impact.

The program also recognized 126 students named among Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and 24 inductees of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.

Thirteen student organizations and 93 individuals were honored for their community service with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, created in 2003 by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation under President George W. Bush “to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve.”

7,500 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Collectively, students in these organizations recorded more than 7,500 hours of community service in 2015. Six groups received the Bronze Award for 200-499 hours of service; five received the Silver Award for 500-999 hours; and two received the Gold Award for more than 1,000 hours. These organizations included eight chapters of the University’s Fraternity & Sorority Life community, the Kugelman Honors Program, and four academic- or interest-based student organizations. Students who completed 20 hours of service or more were recognized individually for their contributions.

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Food & Wine

Jackson’s LAUNCHES A NEW SUMMER MENU

Scallops, Duck And Benton’s Bacon, Oh My

ARTICLE SEAN SMITH

Moroccan Style Duck Breast

PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN SMITH

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hef Irv Miller loves fusion. And this spring

Along with the new menu launch,

Miller: “I’m a huge oyster fan— especially

and summer, he’s uniting ingredients from

Jackson's mixologists paired the signature

oyster from the Gulf. The remoulade sauce we

summer cocktails.

created is full of ingredients. It’s bangin’! So you

around the globe — from land, sea and air — to create a flavor that’s down-home in this region.

Jackson’s Steakhouse in Pensacola has

Miller shared the menu, some samples and some insights with Pensacola Lifestyles:

mix that with grilled tomatoes and greens and thick Benton’s bacon to set off the oysters.”

launched the spring and summer menu,

Scallops and Pearls — Watermelon radish,

French Feta Plate — Heirloom tomatoes,

bringing together some unlikely plate-mates.

charred pineapple, cassava pearls, passionfruit

brandy-soaked black currants, Nicoise olives,

Miller brought together Benton’s bacon from

vinaigrette and plantain chips.

sweet basil, caper berry and garlic confit.

Miller:

from

Moroccan Style Duck Breast — Local

another pairing lands deepwater diver’s scal-

Massachusetts. But we did them in herbs so we

greens, couscous salad, tupelo honey and

lops from the cold waters of Massachusetts

can keep them island style. We usually go exotic

harissa glaze and toasted pistachios.

with shimmering, lively tapioca pearls. It’s a

with scallops because they are so

flavorful coalition. It’s a beautiful thing.

light and meaty and flavorful. The

Alabama and oysters from the Southeast, while

“We

have

scallops

“Anyone who knows my style knows that it’s

pearls — it was a fun thing to keep

global in nature but really honed down on the

the dish creative and artsy. These

region,” said Miller, executive chef for Jackson’s

tapioca pearls are so beautiful.

Steakhouse in downtown Pensacola. “We

They look like real pearls.”

wanted to bring together these unique flavors and create something special.”

Miller founded Jackson’s in 1999 and turned it into a Pensacola downtown fine-dining staple.

Steakhouse

Lumpia

—

Slow-cooked beef and potato spring rolls, Florida slaw and Dixie relish.

He sold Jackson’s to Great Southern Restaurants

Fried Oyster BLT — Benton’s

in 2008 but stayed on as executive chef. This

bacon, local greens, grilled

allows Miller allowing to devote time to his real

Roma tomatoes and house

passion: creating a special dining experience.

remoulade.

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Chef Irv Miller

SUMMER COCKTAILS

Bama Buck — Clyde May’s Alabama Whiskey, muddled strawberry, fresh-squeezed citrus, house-made demerara syrup, The Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas Bitters and Gosling’s Ginger Beer Jalisco Collins — Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, fresh-squeezed citrus, agave syrup and sparkling water Beverage Director Josh Goldman serves up a Bama Buck

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the sixth annual “Dinner with Strings Attached” on Thursday, June 23, at Jackson’s Steakhouse.

Newcomers and symphony enthusiasts alike can enjoy an evening dinner performance by a stellar duo of Pensacola Symphony musicians: Katie Ott on harp and Stephanie Riegle on the flute. Musical selections for the evening will feature a variety of favorite classics and light pops. They will serve guests a delightful range of music.

The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is entering its 91st season, and bringing the symphony to Jackson’s ensures that beautiful symphonic music reaches as many listeners as possible.

Engaging enrichment programs bring the orchestra to all, spreading enthusiasm through free concerts, programs for families, and

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There will be two seatings for this event: 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Jackson’s is offering its full dinner menu and has launched a new summer menu. Chef Irv Miller has prepared a special feature for the event: sliced flat iron steak, salsa verde, cornmeal-crusted oysters, Smokehaus blue cheese crema, and wilted kale.

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A BREW BY THE BAY

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ome 4,000 years after the first sips of beer were reported in Mesopotamia, brewmaster Mark Robertson and his team have refined the brewing art in Pensacola.

Five years and some change after tapping Maiden Voyage — a DeLuna Kolsch, Pensacola Bay Brewery has expanded its taps with 17 varieties. The popular Lil’ Napoleon IPA and Riptide Amber Ale are poured in bars and restaurants throughout the Pensacola Bay Area.

Robertson, co-owner of PBB, is a lifelong brewer who has turned his passion into a popular stop along Pensacola Bay. More importantly, kegs and bottles of the brewery crafted products are rolling out of the historic downtown building and into bars, restaurants and grocery stores.

And recently, the brewery began bottling its popular brews and has employed the team at ARC Gateway to assist with prepping the boxes.

“It’s been crazy fun how we have been embraced by this community,” Robertson said. “Just thinking of how far we have come and how we came out of the chute. It’s been amazing but we give back. We support what we can afford to support — charity and involvement in the community go a long way.”

Robertson started backyard brewing in 1985 when he was a contractor working for the Air Force. But it was a trip to Milwaukee and the Lakefront Brewery a few years later where he found inspiration.

He bought a growler of beer — an oversized refillable bottle with a resealable rubber stopper — and the seed was planted.

“I was like, man, I want to brew my own beer,” Robertson said. “But it’s so difficult to take backyard brewing up to the next level.”

Moving to Pensacola, he was one of 12 members in the Escambia Bay Homebrewers Association. The dues covered the annual party. The group now has grown exponentially and hosts the massive Emerald Coast Beer Festival at Seville Quarter to raise funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.

“I learned so much from them. Some brewers would astound you with what they can do,” he said. “The good thing about craft brew is everyone tries to help each other — our goal is to make all craft beer good — so we can help consumers enjoy our product. Taking beer brewing up to the next level to run a plant is completely different.”

After securing the property at Seville Quarter — no small feat given its management under the Historic Trust — Robertson and his team began brewing in 2010 with a Kolsch aptly named Maiden Voyage.

“The first batch was a learning experience— getting the mash efficiency and the runoff rate correct,” Robertson said. “We learned the math of the system and began refining the brews.”

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Pensacola Bay Brewery Taps New Growth ARTICLE SEAN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY AISLINN KATE PHOTOGRAPHY

BEER FACT: Hops define the beer. the Berliner Weisse has as little as 3 pounds of hops for 30 barrels. A typical IPA uses 40 pounds for 30 barrels.

THE TAP FIVE:

Riptide Amber — smooth and flavorful amber ale, 5.5% Menu Pairings: Burgers and Fries; Drunken Mussels; Sharp cheeses like Bleu, Cheddar and Gruyere; Black Bean Nachos Lil’ Napoleon — A good balanced beer with a powerful hoppy zip. 6.8% Menu Pairings: Thai food; Spicy Jerk Chicken; Nutty cheeses like Parmesan and Colby; Onion Rings Lighthouse Porter — The Lighthouse Porter is flavorful, without

Robertson and the team insisted on quality first. The team discusses new recipes and how to make them, long before a brew reaches the taps.

Like sharing a good wine, Pensacola Bay Brewery has worked hard to establish a rapport with area restaurants and hosting food pairings.

“Our guys are very tight on making good beer and very critical of the process,” Robertson said. “Our motto is quality before profits and with quality, profits will follow. Give people a reason to like your beer.”

being heavy. 5.8%.

Menu Pairings: Grilled Balsamic Steak, Porter Ice Cream Sundae; Smoked meats and sausages; Buttery cheeses like Brie and Gouda Sawgrass Wheat — Crisp, refreshing wheat beer, geared for the spring and summer seasons. 5.2 % Menu Pairings: Barbecue Salmon; Beer Popsicles; Spicy Jerk Chicken with Cheese Grits; Peppery cheeses like Monterey and Pepper Jack; Lemon Meringue Pie Pensacola ESB — Richly flavored Extra Special Bitter has a strong hoppy flavor, without the bitterness of its name. 5.8%.

Menu pairings: Buttery cheeses like Brie, Gouda and Havarti; Barbeque; Grilled Portobello Burger

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST

ARTICLE SEAN SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY AISLINN KATE PHOTOGRAPHY

100, 99, 98 ... Things you just gotta do before school's back in session

Summer is here and the kids are out of school. The mercury rises. You’re contemplating a Netflix binge and a cool glass of ice tea as the four-ton air conditioner rolls into overdrive. Stop. Summer beckons. You only have 100 days. Here’s a bucket list of things to do between the holidays.

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Dine.

Roam.

Dance.

Step out and savor some local flavors. Fancy some steamed Gulf shrimp? Ice them down and plunge them into tangy cocktail sauce—or steam them and dip them in butter.

Whether your grabbing a passport and reaching a far-off spot or taking a local “stay-cation,” find your idyll. Don’t forget to forget your cell phone.

It’s time to get plugged in at Pensacola Beach for Bands on the Beach. Bring your beach chair and kick off your flip flops. Dance like you don’t have a care as the stars come out.

Check out our calendar for the skinny on the concert series at Pensacola Beach.

Paddle.

Soak.

Kayak or SUP? There’s a whole other world out there when you push away from shore and the only noise comes from the gentle swish of your paddle.

Find yourself a sandy spot on the Gulf of

Mexico. Feel the crystal sand rub between your toes. Our beaches have won national acclaim,

but there is plenty of sand to go around — even in the bustle of summer.

SAILING CALENDAR June 4—Fiesta Boat Parade Pensacola YC June 4-5—GYA Flying Scot Candler Regatta; Flying Scot/Capdevielle June 8—Start of PJrYC Wednesday Night Small Boat Racing, Pensacola YC, One-Design, Young & Old June 11-12—Navy Cup Regatta, Navy YC, PHRF, One Design June 18-26—Rally & Raft Up to Apalachicola Boats, RV's, …etc.

June 17-19—GYA Offshore Challenge Cup Regatta Gulfport YC PHRF June 19—Father's Day Regatta Pensacola YC One Design, Young & Old June 24-26—Gulfport-Pensacola Race (Bay Champ #8) & YC Social (NOS) Gulfport-PYC Offshore PHRF, Multihull Contact Dave Oerting, PYC Fleet Captain, jdoertin@southernco.com

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST

(CON TI N U ED)

Fore!

Grill. Share.

From Lost Key on Perdido Key to Hidden Creek and Tiger Point on the Santa Rosa peninsula, there’s a course with a balmy Gulf breeze to lure your sand wedge.

Poolside, balcony or back garden, invite some friends and fire up the grill with hot skewers—along with some cool cocktails.

Send us your selfies and fun photos. We’ll run the top pics through this summer as we share some of our adventures with you. Got an event or a hot spot? Invite our photographers and writers to share your fun! Email us at Sean.Smith@Lifestylepubs.com.

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Anchor Plunge Dock, dine. Raft up in Pensacola Bay or beach yourself at Fort McRee. Don't feed the pelicans. OK, maybe just this once.

Snorkel or scuba, there’s a whole other world below that crystal clear surface. Try the

artificial reefs close to shore or the sunken reefs offshore.

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Local’s Choice

ELEMENTS OF STYLE

Dee McDavid’s Picks ARTICLE SLOANE STEPHENS COX | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Think of your home as you would your favorite outfit: “an eclectic combination of design elements that express who you are while making you feel great,” says designer Dee McDavid, owner of Dee McDavid Interiors in Pensacola.

Natural fiber rugs. “They are ideal for our climate, come in varied colors and weaves, are relatively inexpensive and can be custom ordered.”

Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon, a multicolored linen with strong, rich colors.

“Splurge on designer fabrics for a favorite chair, accent pillows or an ottoman.”

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Bungalow 5 table. For a décor that’s refreshing, updated and stylish, Dee suggests mixing traditional with modern. For example, pair vintage dining chairs with a sleek modern table to add interest to the room.

Original Annie Sloan™ chalk paint. “Turn old furniture in to treasures with one of the latest trends: chalk paint. It makes refreshing and repurposing dated furniture simple.”

The “Jennifer” chair by CRLaine. “Well-made sofas and chairs retain their shape and look good for years.”

Table lamp designed by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort. “Lighting has a dual purpose: to be both functional and decorative.”

Lafco candle, Meditation Room / Mint Tisane.

“After stylishly personalizing your space, light a candle, sip a glass of wine and enjoy.”

Statement wall décor. “Abstract works are popular and complement varied room styles.

If you do not have a large piece, then create a gallery wall using several small canvases or prints for the same effect.”

Dee’s Inspirations

Her Tips:

Design blogs. “They are the new books—the sources of ideas and the places where you can

Basic design rules can guide you, but

expose yourself to other cultures and lifestyles through fabrics, tiles and furnishings.”

a space should reflect the spirit of its occupant. Additionally, the architectural

“The world around me,” she says. “My curiosity and willingness to experiment drive me, and

structure plays an important role in

I thrive on challenges. The end result is always thrilling.”

qualifying what is possible in that space.

1. Natural fiber rugs. “They are ideal for our climate, come in varied colors and weaves, are relatively inexpensive and can be custom ordered.”

2. Bungalow 5 table. For a décor that’s refreshing, updated and stylish, Dee suggests mixing traditional with modern. For example, pair vintage dining chairs with a sleek modern table to add interest to the room.

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3. Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon, a multicolored linen with strong, rich colors. “Splurge on designer fabrics for a favorite chair, accent pillows or an ottoman.”

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Driver’s Notebook

JAGUAR’S REDESIGNED XF KEEPS ITS SPORTS-CAR SOUL ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TOM STRONGMAN

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2016 JAGUAR XF S ENGINE:

3.0-liter, 380-horsepower V-6

TRANSMISSION:

Eight-speed automatic

Rear-wheel drive WHEELBASE:

116.5 inches

CURB WEIGHT: BASE PRICE: AS-DRIVEN:

$62,700 $75,145

MPG RATING:

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3,770 pounds

20 in the city, 30 on the highway

he Jaguar XF has been redesigned for 2016 with a new aluminum-intensive architecture, revised exterior and the choice of two supercharged V-6 engines.

Jaguar has often used aluminum to reduce weight, and the allwheel-drive XF is 265 pounds lighter than the outgoing model.

The rear-wheel-drive version is 132 pounds lighter. Lighter weight means better fuel economy and the new car is rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

In addition to the new aluminum-intensive architecture, other changes include a more vertical front end, shorter front overhang, a 2-inch longer wheelbase and new rear quarter windows.

The XF still has the soul of a sports car lurking inside its svelte sedan body. Nearly ideal weight distribution enables the car to tackle turns with confidence and security. Jaguar’s press materials

indicate that “aerodynamics are improved by using vents in the front bumper to channel air over the front wheels. This helps to prevent the turbulent wheel wake from disturbing the smooth laminar airflow passing around the car.”

There are four trim levels, each available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Prices start at $51,900 for the 340-horsepower Premium and top out at $65,700 for the 380-horsepower allwheel-drive S. The car I drove from Jaguar’s press fleet was a rear-wheel-drive S with the 380-horsepower, supercharged V-6 and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

For added security in all the warmest of climates, I would opt for the all-wheel-drive version as long as the additional $3,000 is not a wallet buster.

Performance and handling are balanced with comfort and enough room for four people to ride comfortably. Thanks to supercharging, the power band is wide enough so that you don’t have to work the engine hard in everyday traffic.

The eight-speed automatic transmission is a perfect match for this engine. Jaguar says it shifts “in just 200 milliseconds, or four times faster than the average human resting heartbeat.” Shift paddles on the steering wheel enable the driver to take control at any time.

The test car’s cabin was pleasant and serene. The instrument panel now has a curved design that is similar to that of the XJ, and it extends into the door panels. Vents in the instrument panel open when the car is started and close when it is turned off.

The main instrument cluster is a thin-film-transistor LCD panel that looks like an analog speedometer but its appearance and function can be changed. The audio and navigation systems are controlled through a 10.2-inch touch screen or by knobs on the lower part of the instrument panel. Jaguar’s menu system always seems a bit complex so having redundant switches for the climate control is helpful.

Wind and road noise are nicely muted and the seats are widely adjustable. The leather seats have excellent lateral and lumbar support. Keyless entry, heated front seats, split-folding rear seats and a Meridian audio system were part of the test car’s standard equipment.

Navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Sirius satellite radio, blind-spot monitor and a rearview camera were also included.

The test car’s base price was $62,700. Options included black metallic paint, black trim, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, electric rear sunshade, four-zone climate control, suede cloth headliner, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, park assist, head-up display and black 20-inch wheels. The sticker price was $75,145.

WARRANTY: Five years or 60,000 miles POINT: The restyled XF S bears a strong resemblance to the previous model but it is sleeker, lighter, longer and better looking. The supercharged V-6 delivers ample power at all speeds. The aluminum architecture saves more than 200 pounds and that results in improved fuel economy.

COUNTERPOINT: The all-black test car needed some bright accents to give it more personality.

PRICE:

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Inspired By "Yes, dear, we are just hiking in the woods. It's perfectly safe."

STUFF HAPPENS ON DAD’S WATCH ARTICLE DENISE SNOWDELL

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all me either sexist or a keen observer, but I have a notion to blurt: When men are solo supervisors of kids, dust is more likely fly off the first aid kit.

This is neither good nor bad. There isn’t enough room here to share all evidence of this Fiasco Theory. But here’s an anecdotal glimpse, from my life, of what tends to happen when manhood goes eye to eye with childhood.

THE HISTORY

THE 3 A.M. CALL

“He broke his leg.”

No mother wants to hear this about her teen, especially crackling through a phone line in the middle of the night. My husband took our boys on a little ski trip—their first one. The disaster happened on a more “advanced” slope of a rather bunny-ish place. It seemed the weather had turned the “snow” into an ice-coated crash course.

Long story short, it was a bad break. Mom wasn’t there. Dad was.

My grandparents raised six children during the Great Depression.

Grandma was full of pep. I always gathered, from stories, she needed frequent escape hatches. Botanical garden visits. Part-time work.

Perhaps a walk around the block for a private scream. According to legend, when grandpa took over, there would be frequent kid-related debacles. Grandma was known to say, “Things happen when dads are in charge.” Like a family heirloom, my mother has handed down this line to me. It’s quilted with subtext. Namely, the word “things” smells like an ace bandage.

MISCELLANEOUS

THE BEACH

There are two sides to every band aid…the smooth and the sticky.

I’m generalizing here, but what I’m saying is moms tend to visualize, in HDTV clarity, the worst physical outcomes. We anticipate danger, whereas the fathers I know see adventure. Perhaps when men are with children, they want to show kids how to LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE, how to barrel ahead and explore. They want to show youngsters what ice packs are for. Men help strike a perfect balance on how to approach the world.

Things happen when dads are in charge, indeed. And (most of the time) these things are magical. Happy Father’s Day.

I grew up near the ocean. When I was 7, my father and uncle took me and my two brothers to the beach. My older brother and I were building a sand castle when we noticed a gathering of agitated adults.

Our 3-year-old brother was missing! The lifeguard instructed us that lost kids usually walk with their backs to the sun. (Take note on that golden info nugget.) A search posse exploded across the shore. What seemed like a lifetime later, somebody found my brother. To this day, I can never relax when I sit on sand, yet my kids are grown.

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My sons have had blisters, tick bites, bad sunburns on the edges of their ears and the worst junk food ever to pass their lips. Never on my watch. Then there’s poison ivy. It’s everywhere, even in our own yard. I frequently point it out. It remains untouched. But let me tell you: A kid might get a decent urushiol rash on his face while floating on a body of water. It turns out a father/son canoe can slide under a fallen log that happens to have dangling leaves of three. Who knew?

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Renovate & Refine

Raised bed

gardening ARTICLE KENDRA MATHEWSON

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reating a raised bed can bring out the artist, the chef or the mathematician in us. Now is a great time to create the ideal design and concoct the perfect soil.

CONSTRUCTIONAND CONSTRUCTION ANDDESIGN DESIGNINSPIRATION INSPIRATION

The great thing about designing a raised bed is that you can be as structured or as imaginative as you like. Create beautiful geometric designs with a range of shapes from simple squares and rectangles or more elaborate L-shaped beds, diamonds or octagons. Remember doing dot-to-dot pictures as a kid?

Creating a raised bed is like bringing a dot-to-dot picture to life in your garden. Plot it out and then fill it in.

If a practical approach is preferred, find a kit at your local do-it-yourself center or online. A simple square is easy to construct yourself at any size or height. You can find specific guidelines for size and depth or you can build to suit your need. An average size is 4’ x 4’ with a minimum depth of 6 inches of soil. Cedar wood is best for the walls because of its rot resistant qualities, but kits also come in durable composite and plastic.

CREATING THE THEIDEAL IDEAL SOIL CREATING SOIL

The key to successful raised bed gardening is soil preparation.

This is where the cook in me gets excited! Here’s my recipe for soil that works great for vegetables and herbs. Like in the kitchen, this recipe can be followed to a “T,” or combined with your own experience and finessed.

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if there are signs of salt crusting on surface, the soil is hard and doesn’t crumble easily, if it feels gritty (indicates sandy) or sticky (indicates clay), and color is light or white (contains salt or lime).

COMPOST – Everyone has their favorite, and mine is cotton burr.

It’s loaded with nutrients and a wide range of micro-organisms so important to a sustainable organic environment. This compost is made from cotton plants. As cotton grows, it absorbs nutrients that end up in pods called “bolls” or “burrs” that are not used and end up as “trash” that has become garden “treasure.” It has twice the nutrient value as manure composts but with no e-coli issues.

VERMICULITE– This ingredient helps seeds germinate, stimulates root growth, and helps plant anchorage and nutrient intake. It also aids in watering. Since you are creating the ideal soil rather than combatting a poor soil, you don’t use as much. Just sprinkle it in, like adding salt to a recipe.

WORM CASTINGS– This is my secret super ingredient. Worm castings are a concentrated natural fertilizer that won’t burn your plants. They contain excellent soluble mineral content, thus making vegetables and herbs flourish. This is the most expensive ingredient on my list so I add it last, only applying it to the area where roots will be growing rather than adding it to the whole soil mixture.

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Lifestyle Calendar

June JUNE 2

claimed the land in the name of Spain, and Pensacola became the first European settlement in America. The DeLuna Landing Ceremony is a lighthearted reenactment of what might have happened when Don Tristan DeLuna landed. Starts at 3 p.m.

JUNE 7 BANDS ON THE BEACH

A.B.C. BEVERAGE CLASS

GULFSIDE PAVILION

ATLAS OYSTER HOUSE

Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico,

Hop over to Domestic Spirits (part 4): “Art in the Age Liqueurs.” Art in

this weekly series features regional artists performing a wide variety

the Age is a unique craft distillery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that

of music. Bring your lawn chair and join us this summer for hot music,

has created a range of very special American-made liqueurs. Starts

smooth grooves and a whole lot of good times. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday nights.

at 6 p.m. Details: 850.516.2324 and GreatSouthernRestaurants.com.

JUNE 3 - AUGUST 31 TOAST AT THE TOP TOUR PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE This romantic tour is for couples only. Reservations include ambient music, sparkling non-alcoholic wine in keepsake champagne flutes, and light hors d'oeuvres. Space is limited, reservations required, and tours are weather permitting. Backless/open toed shoes and high heels not permitted. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up only. Please arrive more than 15 minutes before tour.

JUNE 3 GRAND FIESTA DAY PARADE DOWNTOWN SPRING & GARDEN STREETS Join in the festivities for the 67th annual Pen Air Federal Credit Union Fiesta Day Parade. Come catch some beads and enjoy watching beautiful floats parade through downtown. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Details: 850.433.6512.

JUNE 3

JUNE 15 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS WITH CHEF IRV JACKSON'S STEAKHOUSE

STARGAZING AT FORT PICKENS

Each class costs $45 per person, which covers the cooking demon-

FORT PICKENS, PENSACOLA BEACH

stration, tastings of the recipes, wine pairings, and a take-home recipe

Join park staff and volunteers from the Escambia Amateur Astrono-

booklet so you can try your hand at Miller's recipes in the comfort of your

mers Association for a fun night under the stars. Get an up-close view

own home. Reservations are required. Classes are 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

of celestial objects and learn more about the night sky. Telescopes available for use. Starts at 7 p.m. Details: 850.934.2600 and NPS.Gov.

JUNE 4

JUNE 17 GALLERY NIGHT DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA

CENTENNIAL IMPORTS FIESTA BOAT PARADE

The streets of Downtown Pensacola come alive for Gallery Night. Visitors

BAYOU CHICO BRIDGE, BARRANCAS AVENUE

and locals come together to enjoy music, art and cuisine provided by

The parade sets sail from the Pensacola Yacht Club, where more than 25

dozens of local businesses. Starts at 5 p.m.

marine vessels will make their way to the Quietwater Boardwalk. The community is encouraged to join Don Tristan DeLuna's procession.

JUNE 25

He will be welcomed by Chief Mayoki, his Queen, White Dove, and

DODGEBRAWL

tribe at the DeLuna Landing Ceremony. Details: 850.433.6512.

PENSACOLA BAY CENTER

JUNE 4

Dodgebrawl is a fun, double-elimination dodge ball tournament on the arena floor of Pensacola Bay Center. Teams of 6-10 adults, ages

DELUNA LANDING CEREMONY

18-65, playing for annual bragging rights and winning money for a

QUIETWATER BEACH AMPHITHEATER, PORTOFINO BOARDWALK

local charity of their choice. Late Team Registration by June 10: $30/

More than 450 years ago, conquistador Don Tristan DeLuna sailed

person; $30/coach; Subject to Availability (64 teams max). Starts at 11

into the beautiful waters surrounding what is now Pensacola. He

a.m. Details: 850.432.0800 ext 231.

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business directory

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE Aislinn Kate Photography (850) 912-4888 aislinnkatephotography.com

Thompson-Walden Insurance (850) 478-0401 morechoicesins.com

BANKING

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

Hancock Bank (850) 444-3220 hancockbank.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS Emerald Coast Smiles

by Design (850) 479-2525 emeraldcoastsmiles.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Bluetique (850) 696-1264 bluetiquepensacola.com Toad Hall (850) 542-7548 toadhallantiques.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

Elite Crete of the Gulf Coast (850) 696-2838 elitecretegulfcoast.com Kevin Russell Builders (850) 466-5946 kevinrussellhomes.com Superior Granite (850) 941-0270 superiorgranite.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Brooks Foot & Ankle Associates (850) 479-6250 feetareneat.com Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery (850) 476-3223 gulfcoastplasticsurgery.com

OTHER

Coastal Moving and Storage (850) 433-8308 mycoastalmoving.com

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REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker ResidentialDee Dee Richards (850) 677-8008 DeeDeeRichards.cbintouch.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Casino Beach Bar and Grill (850) 932-6313 casinobeachbar.com Joe Patti’s Seafood (850) 432-3315 joepattis.com Pensacola Bay Brewery (850) 434-3353 pbbrew.com

SALONS & SPAS

Duh (850) 439-0640 duhpensacola.com

Beauty Mark by Abigail Whitaker (850) 438-8308 beautymark.myonlineappointment.com

Gray Horse Interiors (850) 346-6236 grayhorseinteriorsnwfl.com

Still Waters Day & Medical Spa (850) 432-6772 stillwatersmedspa.com

HOME SERVICES

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

David Padgett Cooling & Heating (850) 393-3165

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Parting Thoughts

Brilliant white catches the eye.

The Artisan.

White and light-colored stone with designs are the hot trend.

Intricate, custom work with vivid stone.

OLD STONE, NEW STYLES CUSTOM, INTRICATE WORK A SPECIALTY AT SUPERIOR GRANITE ARTICLE SEAN SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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ranite is just about the oldest substance on earth, but people are constantly seeking new ways to make it shine in the kitchen.

Light colors are the hot trends in cold stone. The key is getting a stone that looks like white like marble but doesn’t act like marble, said Wally Kader, co-owner of Superior Granite.

“Aesthetically, marble is the most beautiful thing you can look at, but it is not the most practical element in a kitchen because it will etch,” Kader said. “So we found some products that are much harder than marble and that are much more practical.”

Owned by brothers Wally, Sam and Mike Kader, Superior Granite has established itself on the leading edge of the industry because they specialize in slab and stone. The sprawling 10,000 square-foot facility off Pine Forest Road can only fully be appreciated by drone.

As direct importers of natural stone, Superior Granite uses only book matched slabs in order to provide the most seamless look possible.

Stocks of granite, soapstone and quartz are bolstered by “floating stocks” of containers in transit from India, Spain, Brazil and other areas.

Superior Granite imports all its own stone, getting it straight from the sources. The business also runs its own processing and finishing, using state-of-the-art Computer Numeric Controls to ensure precise finishes and has a full-time Computer-Aided Design department.

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in intricate work. As a result, we handle stones that most people won’t touch—they are very delicate. We get into marble projects that require extreme attention-to-detail.”

As a result of this expertise, Superior Granite does all its own work and will not subcontract its projects. Their work is featured in the Artisan luxury condos in downtown Pensacola and even in production homes throughout the area.

One of the most important projects Superior Granite was involved with was a Fallen Soldier memorial to honor special forces at Duke Field.

They are currently sourcing stone from Spain for a historic monument in downtown Pensacola.

Customers often don’t consider the quality of the work when shopping for stone, and they are instead shopping for the color they love.

“We feel like the quality of work should be the first thing they question before the material itself,” Kader said. “It’s a tough business because you are trying to perfect something that is imperfect by nature. So you have to do it right. Stone has hard spots and soft spots so you have to work as hard as you can to get it right.”

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