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GREEN SCENE
MEETING YOUR LAWN’S NEEDS
Soil test dictates fertilization program
by LES HARRISON
Begin a fertilization and irrigation program in the spring to achieve a lush and enviable lawn. Every landscape is different, so take steps to ensure that the program you follow is tailored to your individual situation.
Begin by getting a soil test to determine which elements are present and which are missing. This minimizes the chances that you may apply excessive nutrients, which can become destructive runoff.
The test should determine how much of each major nutrient to apply. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (the three numbers on a fertilizer tag) are applied by weight over a specific area, usually expressed in square feet.
In Florida, it is common for soils to require little or no phosphorus. Fertilizer products with this element missing are common in the Emerald Coast area.
When purchasing fertilizers, read the analysis tag or label. This information is required by law, and the reporting format is identical from product to product.
The pH of the soil is also reported on soil test reports. The pH measures the acidity/ alkalinity on a scale of one to 14, with seven being neutral.
Turf grasses in North Florida perform best with a slightly acidic pH of 5.5 to 6.5, depending on the species. If the pH is too high, sulfur in the fertilizer will help lower the number. If it is too low, which is rare, lime will help raise the pH.
While warm-season plants are actively growing on
GOING the Emerald Coast, the winter season’s weeds have set seed and are dying. They cease to be a cosmetic
TO SEED problem in home lawns and landscapes, but they are setting the stage for next year’s weed invasion. The use of herbicides or mowing is completely pointless, and counterproductive. Each action speeds the process of distribution of the problem species. Several actions now will have positive results later. First, collect any seed where possible and remove from the landscape. If seeds are placed in the trash, be sure to secure the bag so that none escape. Absolutely do not place in a compost pile as some will germinate and reseed the landscape. Mark or note the areas where infestations of weeds occurred. When the weather cools next autumn and their growing season starts, begin a targeted treatment program.
Prune when the time is right
Refrain from pruning for now with all the regrowth and blooming that is occurring, but be prepared. Optimal pruning times vary among species of ornamental plants.
Pruning may be undertaken to manage the form and progress of the shrub, maintain the health of the plant by removing dead or diseased parts and improve flowering by stimulating new growth.
Hybrid and native azaleas complete their blooming period in spring and should be pruned soon after the flowers are gone. Waiting too late will reduce the following year’s flowering potential. July 4 is commonly cited as the cutoff date for azalea pruning if blooms are a consideration.
Clip to the desired shape and remove branches that are stunted and get too little light. These stunted branches often die and can host destructive diseases and insects. Longestablished plants should have excessively long branches with little to no foliage removed.
Complete this restoration process by mulching the beds with four inches of leaves and pine straw. Add some peat moss for good measure.
Les Harrison is a retired University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Wakulla County Extension Director.
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DEAL ESTATE
Introducing Ascension Sacred Heart Bay’s Regional Clinical Education Center
For over 70 years, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (ASH Bay) has been a pillar of the Panama City community and its environs. It was nearly destroyed when Hurricane Michael ravaged the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, but despite personal challenges, its heroic staff evacuated patients and provided emergency care throughout the storm and its aftermath. Hurricane Michael devastated this awardwinning facility. The only Level II Trauma Center between Pensacola and Tallahassee, it is a designated Primary Stroke Center of Excellence, and its cardiac catheterization laboratory received the American Heart Association’s Gold Award. It has been recognized as a “Best Hospital for Safety and Quality” among hospitals with fewer than 150 beds. With ASH Bay’s prestigious background and historic commitment to the community, the restoration process began quickly as dedicated clinicians and caregivers continued to provide critical emergency services. The structure literally was rebuilt around them. Ascension Sacred Heart was committed to bringing Bay back better than ever by adding new clinical services and enhancing existing ones. The rebuilding incorporated the technological infrastructure required to support the upgrades and additions that leadership envisioned. As a result of this future-thinking planning, ASH Bay has embarked on a project that will impact the quality of nursing care for generations: the creation of a Regional Clinical Education Center (RCEC) that provides a comprehensive training experience for every nurse joining the Ascension Sacred Heart team in that region. It combines lectures, skills modeling and real-life simulations using computerdriven manikins. In short, the next level of nursing care and clinical education has come to life on Bay’s campus this year. At 5,515 square feet, the RCEC encompasses half of the newly refurbished and upgraded Medical Office Building’s second floor. It is an all-inclusive educational setting unlike any between Pensacola and Jacksonville. Its capabilities allow all nurses to have identical experiences and preparation, whether they have been in the profession for 20 years or just received their degrees. It is designed to teach and train,
providing real-time, hands-on clinical and teamwork experiences. Traditionally, new staff at any business or organization receive a one- or two-day orientation, then go to work. The RCEC employs a holistic methodology of “onboarding,” taking into account the importance of each nurse and clinical staff member as a person. It is at least a yearlong process, including classroom and handson involvement guided by nurse educators while also featuring the latest instructional technologies. Mentoring is a critical part of the process. The RCEC’s program promotes shared, identical experiences and training through simulations, small group discussions, hands-on skills practice and Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation training. Simulations have a wide range, including falls, depression, diabetic emergencies, heart failure, strokes and end of life situations. EHRs, essential to patient care from beginning to end, ensure seamless transitions if patients need to be transferred to another Ascension facility. A centerpiece of the RCEC are highfidelity manikins — extraordinary pieces of equipment, programmable for dozens of real-life situations and emergencies. The manikins can simulate breathing and respond to physical interventions such as CPR or the application of a defibrillator. They can also react to the administration of drugs and medications. Completing the RCEC are two skills rooms for hands-on training, a lecture hall, computer lab, offices and break rooms for students and staff. The computer lab is designed so that it can be divided into two rooms, both with full video observation capabilities. The RCEC has nine faculty members drawn from the educational staffs at ASH Bay, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf. Classes also are taught virtually to take full advantage of the talents and experience of some of the best nurses on the Gulf Coast. Technicians dedicated to the Center oversee the computer lab and all technology. Once the RCEC is fully operational, recently graduated nurses participate in a Residency Program, and those planning to specialize can apply for the Fellowship Program. Both curricula will be implemented this year. In addition to onboarding new nurses, the Center offers continuing education for all nurses and clinical staff. The cost for this special training facility was substantial, approximately $750,000. We are blessed to be part of Ascension, which provided $250,000 toward the technological infrastructure and construction costs. The remaining $500,000 must be raised through philanthropy. As has been the case many times over the past 70 years, we will again ask the community to partner with us to create the RCEC. The result will impact patients and staff alike. This impact is best described by Terrie Fontenot, MSN, RN, CENP, System Chief Nursing Officer, Ascension Florida: “Across the entire healthcare continuum, no groups have a greater impact than our nurses and clinical support staff. The care they provide every day is second to none. Our new RCEC will provide them with the skills and tools to bring an even higher level of care to our patients. New nurses will be better prepared, have less anxiety and have an established professional support network when they assume their duties. Quality and safety will be improved, turnover reduced, and the joy of our profession will rise to the fore. Therefore, every Ascension Sacred Heart patient, regardless of location, will receive the same level of superior care.”
A MESSAGE FROM CAROL CARLAN
St. Francis of Assisi said, “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” The personalized, compassionate care provided by our nurses is one of the most valued aspects of Ascension Sacred Heart’s health ministry. The future of quality nursing in our communities is here with the construction of a Regional Clinical Education Center (RCEC) at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. The RCEC offers a new, in-depth form of training, including residencies and fellowships, for many nurses new to Ascension Florida, laying the groundwork for an even higher level of patient care. Substantial philanthropic support is needed to help meet the significant costs associated with the project. Our Stories from the Heart features all the details of this exciting endeavor. Emergency pediatric services at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast have recently been expanded, as another of our Stories explains. This means more sick and injured children will be treated close to home; and when necessary, they have ready access to the specialized care provided by Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. Aaron Ball’s Story from the Heart tells of his personal experience with Ascension Sacred Heart, where his beloved grandmother received care that “really was a ministry.” Aaron is a valued member of our Foundation Board and the entrepreneurial co-founder of MediaTech Direct. I extend my gratitude to those who made possible this year’s Virtual Mall Ball. It was a challenging feat and a rousing success. Many thanks to the presenting sponsor, Sandy Sansing Dealerships, and to the additional generous sponsors that made the event possible. We look forward to an in-person celebration in 2022. In keeping with the words of St. Francis — and again thanks to our committed donors — we are making possible what seemed impossible for those we serve.
Carol Carlan President, Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation
Preserving the past for a brighter future
Aaron Ball recalls sitting on the sunlit back porch of his great grandmother’s farmhouse as a young boy in Andalusia, Alabama, listening intently as the old family camcorder recorded her. His father asked the good-natured matriarch questions about her life lessons from difficult times, about her fondest memories, and about the most meaningful family heirlooms. “Back porch interviews,” as Aaron calls them, are a primary technique he now uses to capture authentic and compelling stories as an archivist and communications consultant. He explains, “The term is personal archiving. It’s about capturing details that are meaningful to individuals and companies, organizing them, and preserving the best of your culture to inspire the next generation.” Aaron is the co-founder of MediaTech Direct, Inc., a business that accomplishes this goal of archiving through consulting and publishing, using innovative technology that combines print and video. Aaron’s company, co-founded with his business partner in Melbourne, Australia, offers photo books and brochures that feature an ultra-thin video screen built inside. Aaron has served as a member of the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation board for two years, an involvement he considers an honor, particularly in light of his recent personal experience. He saw firsthand the quality and depth of personalized treatment provided by Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital when his beloved, 90-year-old grandmother was admitted. “Every member of her care team looked after my grandmother with genuine concern and compassion,” says Aaron. “Her care really was a ministry, and that’s what sets Ascension Sacred Heart apart.” Aaron is a vocal advocate for Ascension Sacred Heart. He feels it’s important to frequently remind people that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to help people in need, which is very rare: “Donors never pay for administrative costs to run the Foundation.” Aaron has published a number of personal videos online highlighting donor dollars at work — including the opening of the Studer Family Children’s Hospital. He describes his volunteer experiences with the Foundation as an invaluable opportunity to learn first-hand from the “gold standard” of area philanthropic organizations. Looking to the future, Aaron hopes the Foundation will “lean in” to even greater collaboration with causes throughout the community, saying, “We grow by helping others grow. There is no other group that has the contacts, resources and generous donor base that our Foundation has.” When not building business, Aaron lives as closely as possible to the farming lifestyle of his heritage. He and his young family reside on a 15-acre pecan orchard and animal sanctuary in Molino, Florida, which also serves as an outdoor gathering space for weddings and private events. “Family Orchard Farms is becoming a restorative destination that welcomes people from all walks of life,” he says, “especially during difficult times like these.”
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast expands pediatric emergency care
Families in Walton County and Destin in need of emergency care for their children now can find it closer to home. As of Dec. 14, 2020, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (ASH Emerald Coast) began offering expanded pediatric services within the emergency department, closely supported by Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. This new partnership allows for more direct connections between the expanded pediatric services in Miramar Beach and the specialists at Children’s Hospital, the region’s only state-of- theart facility dedicated to the care of infants and children. “Each year, our Miramar Beach campus cares for more than 4,900 children in the emergency room,” said Henry Stovall, regional president of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. “We want to ensure those children have a smooth and positive experience, plus ready access to highquality, specialized care at our Children’s Hospital in Pensacola. This expansion of children’s services in our community will help us to grow the care we are able to provide locally.” Because children’s medical needs are vastly different from those of adults, the expansion features advanced equipment specially designed for diagnosing and treating medical emergencies in kids. Four treatment rooms and three Ascension observation rooms are staffed by boardcertified, emergency care physicians available 24/7 to deliver child-centric, life-saving services. The ASH Emerald Coast team, which has received additional training from pediatric critical care specialists, also has been instructed in how to make the caregiving experience as child-friendly as possible. When necessary, medical transportation services are available through the Children’s Hospital to bring the critically ill or injured to its location in Pensacola, where specialized areas of pediatrics, such as surgery, are accessible. Ultimately, the expanded services for children at ASH Emerald Coast mean that emergency care is available right in the community where children live, learn and play. The convenience of this improved access can make a difference in the outcome of their recovery. In addition, parents no longer face the stressful drive of an hour or more when their kids need immediate medical intervention. Will Condon, president of Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, says, “As we continue to grow our children’s hospital services, we’re working hard to bring specialized healthcare closer to the communities we serve. With expanded pediatric services in Miramar Beach, fewer children and babies will need to be transferred to the Children’s Hospital in Pensacola for observation. They can be kept home in their community. This means greater convenience, improved access to healthcare and ultimately better outcomes for families of sick and injured kids.” This expansion of pediatric services within the ED follows the opening of a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Emerald Coast in the spring of 2020.
ACE HARDWARE HOLIDAY ROUND UP
Through the holidays, Ace Hardware participated in a holiday round up campaign to raise money for the kids at Studer Family Children’s Hospital. Through their monthlong efforts, Ace Hardware locations along the Gulf Coast raised over $6,484 to help children and families in our community. Thank you, Ace Hardware, for your ongoing dedication to Studer Family Children’s Hospital!
PANDA EXPRESS 2020 TOTAL
Although 2020 has been a challenging year for many, our friends at Panda Express stepped up in a big way to help sick and injured children in our community. Panda Express is a partner of Children’s Miracle Network and fundraises year-round for Studer Family Children’s Hospital. Donations are collected at Panda Express locations along the Gulf Coast through round up, cash donations and an associate giving campaign. In 2020, Panda Express raised over $86,000 for the kids. We are so thankful to partner with Panda Express, and we can’t wait to see how they help change lives in the years to come.
ABOUT THE ASCENSION SACRED HEART FOUNDATION
Since 1915, Ascension Sacred Heart has been at the heart of healing for Northwest Florida and South Alabama. Like our founders, the Daughters of Charity, Ascension Sacred Heart is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate healthcare to the citizens of our regions, regardless of their ability to pay. This steadfast commitment to our community could not have been achieved without the support and generosity of the thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations that have donated to Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. Through this charitable giving, Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation has been able to provide millions of dollars of free and low-cost healthcare to the poor, uninsured, under-insured and low-income families. With the help of generous donors, we are proud to partner in Ascension Sacred Heart’s mission of care along the Gulf Coast.
MEDICAL
Profiles
What is important to you and your family? If you say good health, you’re not alone. In this special section, Emerald Coast Magazine fills you in on dedicated health professionals, their practices and their plans for keeping you healthy. Here they discuss their specialized skills, backgrounds and how they can help you with your important health care decisions.
DR. MARK GIOVANINI
NeuroMicroSpine
WHERE MATTERS OF THE SPINE ARE INVOLVED, patients of Dr. Mark Giovanini with NeuroMicroSpine can have complete confidence that he will find a comprehensive approach that caters to your needs. Dr. Giovanini, a board-certified neurosurgeon and neuromicrospine specialist, firmly believes in putting the medical needs of his patients first in his evaluations and diagnosis.
NeuroMicroSpine primarily offers minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacements, interventional pain management and endoscopic spine procedures at their Gulf Breeze and Destin offices. The Destin office focuses not only on MIS consultations but also wellness medicine. Both centers apply to NeuroMicroSpine in two ways: promoting a healthy lifestyle to prevent surgery and maximizing postsurgical health.
The other on-staff doctor is Dr. Jason Capra, who is board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management, specializing in endoscopic spine surgery. Both doctors take a conservative approach to spine conditions while offering the most minimally invasive solution to problems.
“Our success is based on patient outcome,” said Dr. Giovanini. “As a result of being in this career for over 30 years, I have honed a practice that has minimal complications and the best outcomes in the region. I am constantly improving and trying to find the least invasive approaches to best serve my patients.”
Dr. Giovanini is a premier minimally invasive spine surgeon for treatment of simple and complex spinal problems. These MIS procedures are focused on minimal tissue disruption to allow for faster healing and quicker recovery. In experienced hands, these procedures have fewer complications. He first brought MIS to the Gulf Coast and The Andrews Institute ambulatory surgery center in 2005 in Pensacola. Since then, he has performed thousands of these procedures at many other facilities in the region and stays abreast of the changing technology by being a clinical instructor for MIS surgery nationally.
He has developed relationships with spine specialists around the country that he can readily send patients for tough problems he can’t solve. As an independent practice, not employed by a hospital, his network stems from a true alliance with physicians that he believes are the best in outsourced care.
“It is important for patients to know that we are a leader in minimally invasive spine surgery in the region and the only endoscopic program in Northwest Florida, because most people are hesitant when it comes to lumbar or spine fusion, but we can offer the highest-quality solutions and success rates that other practices don’t.”
He earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Oregon and then went on to receive his medical degree at Oregon Health Sciences University. He has since studied under renowned neurosurgeons Dr. Albert Rhoten, Dr. Arthur Day and Dr. Richard Fessler.
During his neurosurgical residency at the University of Florida, he developed treatment protocols for spinal cord injury, which resulted in the first spinal cord transplant in humans. He has published many articles on neural transplantation and methodology.
One of the primary goals of his practice is to continue promoting and educating about endoscopic spine surgery. The space of a book would be needed to encompass the expanse of his career, but his passion for the field of neurosurgery as it relates to the spine is ever-growing, which only aids in providing the most comprehensive assessment and care for each spinal patient.
9400 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE. 309, PENSACOLA | 200 CALUSA BLVD., STE. 300, DESTIN (850) 934-7545 | NEUROMICROSPINE.COM
DR. DAVID CHANDLER
Dermatology Specialists of Florida / Aqua Medical Spa / 30A Plastic Surgery
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PRACTICE? My practice
at 30A Plastic Surgery is extremely diverse. I perform the full range of cosmetic surgeries as well as complex reconstructions. During a typical week, I will devote entire days to reconstructing patients after cancer surgery or trauma, and the following day often will be devoted to patients who wish to see a return to their more youthful face or body with a facelift or tummy tuck, fat grafting, etc. Regardless of whether a patient visits me for a reconstruction or for cosmetic surgery, I know that everyone wishes to feel attractive, and I have spent decades in training and in practice to deliver upon that wish. WHAT SETS YOUR PRACTICE APART? My practice is a bit
unusual. My surgical techniques may be more modern and advanced due to the time I spent teaching at a university hospital prior to moving to this area. But from a patient care standpoint, I have always been more of an “old school” doctor. I know my patients well and develop close relationships with them. My patients have immediate access to me 24 hours a day, and I even make house calls frequently. These things certainly are not usual or common in the medical profession today but are really appreciated by my patients, and in turn, I’m humbled and grateful to my patients for choosing me to provide their care.
DR. CASI STUBBS
Stubbs Orthodontics
DR. CASI STUBBS is a hometown girl who always knew she wanted to open her own practice on the Emerald Coast. Her schooling took her throughout the state —beginning at Florida State University for a degree in chemistry, continuing at the University of Florida for dentistry before finishing her residency in orthodontics at Nova Southeastern University. Her love for her hometown is apparent as she encourages her patients to give back through incentives and prizes. This includes offering raffle tickets to patients, and her practice then matches those donations. As she has expanded her practice and enjoyed a plethora of referrals, she strives for growth and treats her patients with the utmost care. “When I’m with a patient, they are the only thing on my mind,” said Stubbs. “I want them to know how special they are and that we are making true connections. I treat every patient like a family member, and that’s what drives my treatment plans. I always go back to, ‘What would I do if this was my family?’”
4633 E. HIGHWAY 20, NICEVILLE | 11394 U.S. 98, MIRAMAR BEACH | (850) 678-8338 | STUBBSORTHO.COM
DR. KEVIN WELLS
Dr. Kevin Wells, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE? We provide iLASIK laser vision correction (no blades), comprehensive eye exams utilizing the most advanced electronic refraction system available, no “air puff” for eye pressure testing, and treatment for eye disease, infection and injury. We also fit contact lenses and have a large optical selection featuring the most sought-after designer brands and unique designers not found anywhere else in the Panhandle.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO INTO THIS INDUSTRY? Vision is so important in our lives. I have always been fascinated by how our eyes work. I am very blessed I get to help people see better every day.
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND. This is my 23rd year in practice. I attended East Central University in Oklahoma for undergraduate studies, spent a year and a half as an Active Duty Officer in the U.S. Army and then attended Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.
WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY? I give my best to every patient. I show them all of the options available. If they have a disease, infection or injury, it is important to me that they understand what is happening and how the treatment or therapy is going to help them.
WHY IS OPTOMETRY IMPORTANT? Routine, comprehensive eye exams can detect eye disease before it has progressed enough to cause any loss of sight. Oftentimes if a person waits until they are not seeing well to get an exam, it can be too late, and permanent damage has already taken place. I work with many great surgeons locally when tertiary care is needed. HOW HAS THE BUSINESS EXPANDED? Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center has recently opened a second location on Highway 331 in Santa Rosa Beach.
36086 EMERALD COAST PARKWAY, DESTIN | 24700 US HWY 331 SOUTH, SANTA ROSA BEACH (850) 424-6677 | WELLSVISIONCENTER.COM
COASTAL SKIN SURGERY & DERMATOLOGY
TELL US ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology is devoted to providing comprehensive medical, surgical and advanced cosmetic dermatologic treatments and procedures. Our focus remains on providing the highest standards of care in a private, comfortable and compassionate setting. In the past year, we welcomed the addition of two additional experienced providers: Dr. Cather McKay (board-certified dermatologist) and Sara Erdwins, PA-C (boardcertified Physician Assistant).
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE? We offer an extensive variety of dermatologic services to patients of all ages and ethnicities, and we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails. Our providers routinely perform the most up-todate cosmetic services, including laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation, hair reduction, and injectable fillers and neuromodulators. Our practice proudly offers fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgery, performed by Dr. David Adams. He has performed Mohs Surgery for over 15 years on the Gulf Coast and has completed more than 25,000 surgical cases. He is one of only three fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons serving the Emerald Coast region.
WHAT IS THE SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS? Quality is priority one. Our teams of highly trained and experienced professionals all share a passion to deliver the best quality of care within our community. We strive to make every visit a pleasant experience that exceeds expectations from start to finish. Discover why so many in our area trust the Dermatologists of Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology.
WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY? It is our goal to provide our community with the highest possible level of dermatology care. We make accessing our team of highly trained physicians easy and convenient with our four offices in Miramar Beach, Fort Walton, Niceville and Panama City Beach. All of our Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology offices are staffed with full-time, board-certified physicians, physician assistants and a caring and professional office staff. The development of long-term relationships with our patients is always our goal, and we are always accepting new patients to our practice. We welcome patients of all ages, including infants.
Miramar Beach 12469 Emerald Coast Parkway (850) 654-3376 Fort Walton Beach 912 Mar Walt Drive (850) 314-7546 Niceville 4400 Hwy. 20 E, Suite 410 (850) 897-4900 Panama City Beach 12139 Panama City Beach Parkway (850) 500-3376
COASTALSKINSURGERY.COM
EMERALD COAST COMPOUNDING PHARMACY REGINA K. JAQUESS, PHARM. D.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND. I received my doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2009. I have received post-graduate training in pharmaceutical compounding, which is my passion. I am a member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and a member of Professional Compounding Center of America (PCCA).
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? When it comes to patient health care, I believe there should be a connection between patient, physician and pharmacist. At Emerald Coast Compounding Pharmacy (ECCP), we strive to develop a comprehensive plan to improve each patient’s overall health and quality of life. Our connection with our clients has earned us for the past five years (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016) the “Best of the Emerald Coast” award for “Best Pharmacy.”
WHAT SERVICES DOES YOUR COMPANY OFFER? At ECCP we formulate your prescriptions to meet your individual needs. Our facility addresses a range of medical concerns including: anti-aging, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, dental, dermatology, gastroenterology, infertility, pain management, pediatric, podiatry, sports medicine and veterinary.
WHAT ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF WORK? I am currently a USA Water Ski team member, 10 time World Champion and 13 time World Record Holder in both Slalom and Overall. I am also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), West Florida Chapter.
1719 S. CO HWY 393, SANTA ROSA BEACH | (850) 622-5800 | ECCPHARMACY.COM
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JUNE 23–27
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Based out of Sandestin, the South’s No. 1 resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place at the height of the northern Gulf’s billfish season. Last year, the Mollie, a Destin-based G&S custom sportfishing vessel, took the top prize with a 660-pound blue and earned more than $500,000 in prize money.
Visit FishECBC.com for registration and tournament details.
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APR/MAY 2021
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MAY 14–23
Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents
→ Stow away on the Hispaniola with Long John Silver and crew as they hunt for buried treasure on a remote island. Young hero Emily encounters mutinies, treason and double-dealing in this reinvented classic production that promises twists at every turn. For ages 6 and up.
Visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org/on-stage for tickets and additional information.
APRIL 15–18 Sandestin Wine Festival
→ The award-winning Sandestin Wine Festival, now in its 35th year, is a highlight of the South Walton events season.
Ticket and additional event information can be found by visiting SandestinWineFestival.com.
REGIONAL
APRIL 9–18
LEMOYNE CHAIN OF PARKS ART FESTIVAL
→ The LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival has been expanded for 2021 and will offer new programs, including a Zerbe Zelebration, artist workshops, the FSU Opening Nights Presenting Artist event leading up to the arrival of artists in the parks on April 17 and 18.
For more information and COVID-19 safety guidelines, please visit ChainofParks.com.
PROMOTION
EASTER EXPLOSION
APRIL 3
Bounce on over to The Village of Baytowne Wharf for an Easter Explosion filled with family-friendly entertainment, lawn games, face-painting, inflatables and photos with the Easter Bunny.
BaytowneWharf.com
MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE
APRIL 9–10 The beloved children’s movie takes the stage. Follow the whimsical and often hilarious adventures of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, the mischievous penguins.
EmeraldCoastTheatre.org
NFSO: JUST ANOTHER VARIATION
APRIL 10
Led by Glen Cortese, a finalist in the North Florida Symphony Orchestra’s conductor search, the orchestra will take you on a journey of musical twists and turns with pieces based on Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dance Variations from “Fancy Free,” the popular “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” by Rachmaninoff featuring New York pianist Philip Edward Fisher, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E minor.
MattieKellyArtsCenter.org
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‘MARY POPPINS’
APRIL 16–17 The talented teens of the Emerald Coast Theatre Company present this beloved classic intertwining an irresistible story, unforgettable songs and crowd-pleasing dance numbers.
EmeraldCoastTheatre.org
MULLET MAN TRIATHLON
APRIL 17 The 24th annual Mullet Man Triathlon presented by the Flora-Bama is a delight for viewers and participants alike. The course begins with a quarter-mile swim, transitioning to a 16.5-mile bike ride and ending with a 3.9-mile run. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Florabama.com
SCHOONER’S CAJUN FESTIVAL
APRIL 19–25 The Cajun Festival at Schooners, located on the Gulf shore in Panama City Beach, will feature a Cajun beach party on Saturday and Sunday with daytime bands and a crawfish eating contest on Sunday.
schooners.com
SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL
APRIL 21–25
The Seabreeze Jazz Festival combines top national smooth-jazz artists with a full weekend of fun, sun, good times and great tunes. The event attracts thousands of fans to Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach for a performance-packed weekend of jazz.
SeaBreezeJazzFestival.com
DESTIN CHARITY WINE AUCTION FOUNDATION WEEKEND
APRIL 23–24
The 16th annual auction revives some of the weekend’s most popular activities while maintaining virtual bidding to eliminate the need for large group gatherings. The 2021 auction activities will include nine intimate wine dinners slated across the Emerald Coast in private homes and popular restaurants. The live auction will be conducted virtually, allowing people the option of attending a DCWAF watch party or enjoying the broadcast from the comfort of their home.
DCWAF.org
INTERSTATE MULLET TOSS & GULF COAST’S GREATEST BEACH PARTY
APRIL 23–25
One of the largest and most highly anticipated beach parties of the year happens at the Flora-Bama and revolves around the main event — the mullet toss. Participants compete in seeing how far they can toss a mullet over the state line. The weekend consists of fun, sun and live music including highenergy Nashville band, Summer 97.
Florabama.com/annual-events
THUNDER BEACH MOTORCYCLE RALLY
APRIL 28–MAY 2
Rev your engines for the 23rd annual spring rally. Motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy vendors’ booths, demonstrations, contests, live music, food and beverages.
ThunderBeachProductions.com
RUSSIAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS ‘SWAN LAKE’
APRIL 29 This production at the Saenger Theater will delight audiences with updated choreography by choreographer Nadezhda Kalinina, exquisite handpainted sets and dazzling costumes.
PensacolaSaenger.com
CRESCENDO! 2021 VINTNER DINNERS
APRIL 30
Hosted in elegant homes and venues throughout
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the region, these dinners feature some of the country’s most exclusive vineyards and culinary maestros from the Gulf Coast region and beyond.
SinfoniaGulfcoast.org
CRESCENDO! 2021 MAIN EVENT MOULIN (VIN) ROUGE
MAY 2
Crescendo! is an exciting cultural exchange that benefits Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community programs. This year’s theme is Moulin (vin) Rouge. Enjoy cultural and culinary arts, worldclass vintners, auctions and musical performances.
SinfoniaGulfcoast.org
BURNING UP THE BEACHES
MAY 6–8
Gearheads unite for a weekend of classic cars galore at Destin Commons and select locations throughout Destin. Enjoy the car show, vendors, parties, live entertainment, food, contests, prizes and plenty of cars to covet.
BurningUpTheBeaches.com
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
MAY 11
In celebration of the anniversary of “Abbey Road,” “RAIN” will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to early Beatles favorites. This mindblowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles.”
PensacolaSaenger.com
JEEP BEACH JAM
MAY 12–15
Jam in your Jeep for four days of fun including a parade, contests, vendors and a variety of obstacle courses at Frank Brown Park.
JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT
MAY 15
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents this actionpacked adventure that pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle of survival.
SinfoniaGulfCoast.org
↑DIGITAL GRAFFITI
MAY 15–16
The white walls of Alys Beach will come alive with vibrant colors, abstract images and pretty patterns all digitally projected by highly talented national and international artists. This year’s event will be an immersive drive-through experience. Thousands of dollars in prizes are awarded to digital artists, filmmakers, musicians, designers, photographers and producers.
DigitalGraffiti.com
WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE
MAY 22
Experience an evening of glamorous rock and roll as the White Tie Rock Ensemble presents a tribute to Rod Stewart, Elton John, David Bowie and QUEEN!
PensacolaSaenger.com
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
MAY 2–30
Kick off the long weekend right with a series of live music concerts and a Memorial Day celebration at The Village of Baytowne Wharf.
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