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L I F E S T Y L E ™

THE PUPPY PIPELINESO YOU WANNA TRI?

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The ad on the adoption site Petfinder.com  showed a cute, playful "Dalmation-Lab" puppy, not much bigger

than a football.

Then the fosters showed up. Apparently, they didn't update their web site too often. The 75-pound hound sauntered in, swishing his tail with a laid-back sway. He paused to stand on his hind legs, like a bear, to lick the kitchen counter top,

paws-free. I was about to question how the dog could grow so quickly in the space of 40 minutes, but the dog ambled over toward me, put his jowls in my face and gave me a lick. Then he went to check the rest of the place out. Sold.

That was my first meeting with my first adoptee. A neighbor swears he's a foxhound. His name is Ringo. And he's stuck with me.

There is a lot to learn about dog ownership. I learned never to leave the peanut butter out, or the bread, or bags of doughnuts, potato chips, anything rubber or leather — or my college diploma and transcripts. I also learned that sago palms have no place in a dog's yard (toxic) — proof of the $700 bill from the emergency clinic.

It's a great way to meet people, for sure. I was walking Ringo recently when a man saw the little black plastic bags I was carrying.

"Good deal, you're carrying poop bags," he said. "I carry them too!"

I paused to explain that these bags were for the dog, but he didn't seem to understand.The foster family that brought me Ringo had him for six months before finding him a "Forever Home." They had three other dogs. Think of the selfless effort. They're provid-ing a home, training, feeding, and hoping. It's all volunteer, and some say thankless. I thank them — even when Ringo ate the plastic top of my Yeti tumbler.

In this issue, we talk about some folks who have committed themselves to helping find homes for homeless dogs and cats. There are so many people like them, so many stories. Rebecca Ross wrote about the amazing Dogs with a Drawl program and the Puppy Pipe-line to ship homeless dogs and cats to Massachusetts — where the shelters are no-kill.The reason? That state has strict spay and neuter laws, so the strays aren't overwhelming the shelters. Something to think about.

Keep sending us your story ideas and send us your pics. Meanwhile, I'm going to wrap this up and finish my sandwich ... aw, hey. Ringo!

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September 2016

Departments8 Good Times

12 Around Town

14 Giving Back

16 Healthy Lifestyle

18 Local’s Choice

24 Food & Wine

26 Water & Woods

28 Inspired By

30 Local Limelight

31 Sold Properties

32 Lifestyle Calendar

34 Parting Thoughts

16 So You Wanna Try a Tri Gulf Breeze biz duo coach swim, bike run.

20 The Puppy Pipeline Dogs with a Drawl moves hounds north.

28 YMCA Dream Turns Real... Soon! Downtown Center Y nearly complete.

34 Beer Me ... It’s for Charity Emerald Coast festival set for September

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Good Times

A Summer of FiestaMore than 450 years ago, conquistador Don Tristan DeLuna founded what became the first European settlement in the

United States. The Fiesta of Five Flags annual celebration culminated in the coronation of Fiesta Queen Elizabeth McIver Major and Don Tristan de Luna LXVII, Dr. Robert Frost Patton.

The Fiesta ESC Lot Party.

Don Tristan de Luna LXVII Dr. Robert Frost Patton

Fiesta Court members prepare to sail for the DeLuna Landing.

The Fiesta ESC Lot Party.

Fiesta Queen Elizabeth McIver Major celebration coffee.

Elizabeth McIver Major and Don Tristan de Luna LXVII Dr. Robert Frost Patton

The DeLuna Landing Celebration.

The Krewe Ball

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Race for Roses WinnersPensacola Beach Yacht Club celebrated Race for the Roses regatta with all-female crews on Pensacola Bay.

Spinnaker: 1. Atlantic Union, Rachael Gillette; 2. Reach Around, Ellen Hunt; 3. Helldiver, Kim KaminskiNon-Spinnaker: 1. Ariande, Linda Thompson; 2. White Shell Woman, Julie Connerly; 3. Jes B Me, Belinda Joble

Linda Thompson and the crew of Ariande celebrate winning the Non-Spinnaker Class.

Rachael Gillette and the crew of Atlantic Union captured the perennial trophy for the Spinnaker division.

Julie Connerly and the crew of White Shell Woman.

Kim Kaminski and the crew of Helldiver.

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Bow Ties and Tiaras for Healthy StartThe Bow Ties and Tiaras event at New World Landing raised more than $8,000 for the Escambia County Healthy Start

Coalition. Chef Gus Silivos of Skopelos set the plates with courses of paneed lionfish, seared scamp and medallions of beef tenderloin — paired with wine from Breakthru Beverages.

Nathan Smith and David Chmiel

Aimee Wilson and Joe Abston

Jamel Arrington and Debbie Horne

Mike Smiley and Chandra Smiley, who is the director of Clinical Services for Healthy Start in Santa Rosa County.

Cali Scully, Andrew McKay, Wendy and Steve Glover

Studer Group: Genevieve Kurpuis, Lacey Tober, Lauren Clark, Kelly O’Quin and Ashley Chisholm.

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Contact: Dan Verda, Panhandle Warrior Partnership executive director 850.708.5996

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PENSACOLA STATE STUDENT RECEIVES MILITARY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

Pensacola State College student Christopher Porquaido recently was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

A petty officer third class in the U.S. Navy, Porquaido received the commendation for his service as a dental technician from April 2013 to April 2016 at the United States Naval Hospital (USNH) in Yokosuka, Japan. He enrolled in Pensacola State’s dental hygiene program in May.

Capt. Glen C. Crawford, USNH’s former commanding officer, asked Pensacola State President Ed Meadows to present Porquaido the medal on his behalf. Crawford is now chief of staff at Navy Medicine West in San Diego. 

“Many of our students are active and retired military who have made significant sacrifices for our country,” Meadows said. “I was so hum-bled to have the opportunity to present the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to such a deserving member of our military.”

NINTH ANNUAL BAG IT LUNCHEON BENEFITING PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

• When: Oct. 20 – 11:30-1 p.m. • Where: The home of Amy and Tim Falzone in Gulf Breeze • Get Tickets Now: $35 per person, includes drinks and a tasty

bag lunchWhat do you get when you combine shopping for designer bags

with your friends and supporting girls in your community? PACE Center for Girls’ ninth annual Bag It Luncheon, of course!

Spend a breezy October afternoon beside the water at the Gulf Breeze home of Amy and Tim Falzone while bidding on vintage, gently loved and new designer handbags donated by area fashion-istas and local retailers.

PANHANDLE WARRIOR PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS VETERAN OUTREACH EFFORTS

Headquartered in Pensacola, Panhandle Warrior Partnership (PWP) serves all veterans throughout Northwest Florida  The group's holistic approach serves vets with a one-stop-shop that will connect them and their families with all the resources they need.

More than 180,000 veterans reside in the Panhandle —  the larg-est veteran population in the nation. Many of these vets are young

warriors, men and women who put off college, fami-lies and careers to serve their coun-try. A recent USC study showed that for young return-ing warriors, post-9/11 warriors, the biggest problem is confusion. “Where do I go for help? What help is available for me?” That’s where Panhandle

Warrior Partnership comes in and the public can help too. Plenty of resources exist, like non-profits that help with housing, job placement and mental health services abound. The trouble is that many of them are small operations with little interaction.

After serving over 4,500 veterans in the last 15 months by using a seed grant provided by AWP, it is essential to incorporate community support. America’s Warrior Partnership initially awarded Panhandle Warrior Partnership with a $1.6 million Community Integration Grant, but the need is bigger. Empowering veterans strengthens the com-munity and your support is vital to continue successfully providing our local veterans with much needed services. 

“We are ready to engage community leaders and businesses who are dedicated to effectively serving veterans,” stated Dan Verda, Executive Director of Panhandle Warrior Partnership. “Panhandle Warrior Partnership welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to share our successes and discuss opportunities for partnership first-hand.” Let’s work together to strengthen our community by empow-ering our nation’s heroes here at home.

Around Town

AROUND TOWN

Recently, PWP worked with 222 new veterans — 15% who were unemployed. PWP gave customized services to help them work toward obtaining gainful employment.

Christopher Porquaido holds the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal he was presented by Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows. Also pictured are Pensacola State Board of Trustee Chairwoman Margie Moore, far left,

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Back again this year is an opportunity drawing for a Limited Edition sparkling Swarovski crystal-pavéd Judith Leiber clutch. Opportunity Tickets are $50 each for this stunner generously donated by Jeweler’s Trade Shop.

The Bag It Luncheon is attended by more than 150 women annu-ally and raises funds to support PACE’s mission to provide girls and young women with an opportunity for a better future through educa-tion, counseling, training and advocacy.

Laurie Rodgers, executive director at PACE Center for Girls Escambia – Santa Rosa, believes that “every girl in our community deserves the opportunity to find her voice and achieve her full poten-tial. The support we receive from the community and through fund-raisers, like Bag It, provides us with the resources to help our girls become their best selves.”

An EARLY BIRD SPECIAL combination is available for a limited time; Take advantage of this discounted price of $80 for one admis-sion AND one opportunity ticket for the Judith Leiber clutch in our chance drawing (a savings of $5 per combo). This offer will not be available at the door for walk-up sales.

Details/tickets: PACE Center for Girls: 850.478.7060

UWF SOCIAL WORK AND NURSING STUDENTS TAKE SERVICE-LEARNING TRIP TO GUATEMALA

Students from the UWF Departments of Social Work and Nursing headed to Guatemala for a service-learning trip as part of the UWF Emerge program. This program was created by the College of Education and Professional Studies to encourage faculty to integrate high-impact educational practices into coursework.

“Two recognized high-impact practices are study abroad and ser-vice learning,” said Dr. Chris Cotten, assistant professor of social work and Emerge faculty fellow. “This trip is both a service learning and cultural enrichment experience for UWF students. Each student who participates in the trip will take two suitcases to Guatemala – the first is their own belongings; the second is packed with donations.

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“We bring clothing, shoes, hygiene products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toys - whatever we can collect.”

UWF students traveled with Hearts in Motion – an Indiana-based nongovernmental organization that has provided humanitarian ser-vices throughout Central and South America for more than 25 years. 

“The Emerge Guatemala trip is a natural fit for Nursing students because nursing is service driven – providing protection, promotion and optimization of health to individuals, families, groups, and com-munities,” said Dr. Brandy Strahan, assistant professor and director of the UWF BSN Program.

Sandra Lechuga Corrales, who participated last year and returned as Cotten’s assistant and interpreter, saw how the students learn how they make a difference.

“This trip opens the opportunity for students to experience another culture while doing activities that are meaningful and incredibly rewarding,” said “It demonstrates that, yes, we can all be agents of change. We tend to think that one person can hardly make a dif-ference to decrease poverty and injustice in the world, but in this particular Emerge program, the student can see how one person can truly create change – one person at a time,” Lechuga Corrales said.

Details, visit uwf.edu/emerge.

UWF social work and nursing students take service-learning trip to Guatemala.

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Collier Merrill runs the "Pad-dle-Raise," which helped garner more than $8,000 for the event.

Giving Back

Aiming to reverse a sad, haunting statistic, the Healthy Start Coalition is starting to make a difference in Escambia County.

An inaugural fundraiser, Bow Ties and Tiaras, helped make a vital injection by raising more than $8,000 for Healthy Start.

The event at New World Landing featured special courses prepared by Chef Gus Silivos of Skopelos Restaurant and wine pairings presented by Justin Williams of Breakthru Beverages.

Courtney Bell Martin, Fundraising Chair, was stunned by the response of the nearly 90 guests at New World Landing. Collier Merrill conducted a special paddle-raise that helped energize the donations.

SEAN SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN SMITH

&TiarasINAUGURAL DINING FUNDRAISER AT SKOPELOS KICKSTARTS HEALTHY START

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Theresa Chmiel with Mayor Ashton Hayward and his wife An Hayward.

Chef Gus Silivos of Skopelos

“For this to have been the organization's f irst big fundraiser, we were blown away by the number of peo-ple who attended and funds raised,” Bell-Martin said. “Our monetary goal was completely surpassed, but more importantly, our ultimate goal: creating and spread-ing awareness about the high infant mortality rate in Escambia County, was the main purpose of this fund-raiser. We feel we def initely accomplished that.”

Last year, Escambia County was stricken by a sad reminder of poverty and a gap in healthcare and health education. A total of 30 babies died before their first birthday; another 28 died before they were born.

These stats were a factor why the county ranks 55th out of 67 counties for overall health in Florida.

Theresa Chmiel, executive director of Healthy Start, pointed out the hard work being conducted on the front lines. Dr. Marian Stewart opened a new clinic in Century, providing much-needed resources to the rural northern part of the county.

The clinic currently serves nearly 150 women and young children every month, offering a wide array of education and support services. Programs include helping pregnant women access medical care, providing needed equipment to at-risk infants, and supporting bereaved families, Chmiel said.

“The Healthy Start Coalition’s mission is to reduce infant mortality with your help we can do just that,” Chmiel said as she addressed the guests. “Our Clinic in Century addresses the needs of a rural community providing quality pediatric and obstetric health care and nutrition counseling within walking distance.”

Lack of early and consistent prenatal care can lead to poor birth outcomes including preterm delivery, low birth weight babies, and birth defects. 

To address the high infant mortality and pre-term birth rate, the group formed an Infant Mortality Task Force – chaired by Dr. Sidney Stuart.  Dr. Stuart is joined in the effort by committed stakeholders from across the community including Rep. Clay Ingram, Mayor Ashton Hayward, Dr. Ramak Amjad, Dr. Rex Northup and Commissioner Lumon May.  

Through a partnership with Escambia Community Clinics – Healthy Start soon will be able to offer Dental and Obstetric services.

Chmiel praised the teamwork in coordinating the fund-raiser and education event, and she pointed to the hard road ahead.

“Courtney (Martin) recruited an amazing group of people to help on her committee: Annie Malone, Laura Koontz and Lia Bullock,” Chmiel said. “They rallied behind a cause they knew little about and made this pos-sible – enlisting family and friends.”

Getting a Healthy Start

The Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition contracts Care Coordination services with the Department of Health Healthy Start program. Services include help finding a doctor, nutrition education, help with quitting smoking, childbirth classes, breast-feeding support and education, and inter-conception care.Office Phone: 850.696.2291Email: [email protected]: 1804 W Garden St, Pensacola , Fla.Details: healthystart.info

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TRIATHLON?TRI POSSIBILITIES COACH GUIDES FIRST-TIMERS TO BE TRIATHLETES

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Healthy Lifestyle

So You Wanna Do a Triathlon…But you don’t have the time.  You definitely don’t have the skills.

There is so much to learn that you wouldn’t even know where to begin.  Triathletes do triathlons, and you are not a triathlete.   Triathletes are crazy, and they are superhuman.  

Wrong.With a few key ingredients, ANYONE can do a triathlon.

Enlist partners – We are social beasts.  We thrive on companionship, and we care about others.  Find friends who might like to join your crazy adventure.  Or, if you prefer to go it alone, at least find friends who will support you and

hold you accountable. Find an event, and register – Do not wait until you are ready.  You will never be ‘ready’. There are several local races for all skill levels and readiness. Pick a realistic goal, and focus.

Make a plan – Daily training is certainly not a requirement, but training is.  If you set a path for yourself, all of a sudden the goal becomes attainable.    

Train consistently.  Going on vacation?  Find a pool nearby and sneak in a few laps before your family begins their day.  Bring running shoes, they fit nicely in your luggage.  Rough day at work?  Go

for a bike ride on the beach with your spouse.  Schedule appointments to train and focus on your health. The benefits are too numerous to count. 

Do NOT go out and buy the most expensive gear — do your research and buy the RIGHT gear!  You can buy speed, but you can’t buy fitness.  A really great fitting pair of goggles,

absolutely! A drag chute for swim training, no way.  A good solid bike that can be fitted to your body for a comfortable ride, yes.  The latest and greatest pair of $400 bike shoes that

the winner of Ironman Kona 2015 wore, no!  Matching run outfits for every day of the week, heck no.  A good solid pair of running shoes that complement your specific

running style, yes. Proper nutrition and hydration –  It’s not what you think it is!   Again, research.  Dieting is not an option, but eating like an athlete can be fun!  When

you burn calories during training, you have to replenish them, and how you do so is critical to your training as well as to your health, and hey – your

family could stand to change their eating habits as well. Build strength into your training – A strong core translates into

greater gains for a triathlete. Conditioning your muscles with functional strength training leads to decreased injuries. There are numerous gyms

and fitness facilities that offer functional strength training, many even target triathletes specifically. With guidance and little to no

gear, you can even do strength training at home.  It’s worth it. Have FUN, and maintain LIFE BALANCE!  When it stops being fun, it’s time to re-focus.   Triathlons

aren’t for everyone, and this race might be a ‘one and done’.  But what if it’s not…wouldn’t you like to find

out?  On the flip side, allowing the sport of triath-lon to tip your life balance is not healthy, and not

recommended in the least!

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LOCAL TRIATHLON RESOURCES

About TriPossibilities: Coaches Dom Risola and Helen Cain of Gulf Breeze are veteran triath-letes and certified USA Triathlon coaches, with specialty in Ironman, running and swim events.

• Details: tripossibilities.com• Facebook.com/TriPossibilitiesTriathlon Club: Tri Gulf Coast trigulfcoast.org,

our local triathlon club -- Mere Mortals training Sundays at 6:30 a.m.PENSACOLA RACES:  

Santa Rosa Island Triathlon/Tri the Island— santarosaislandtriathlon.comPensacola Beach Triathlon — multisport.comPortofino Triathlon Series — teammpi.com/eventsPensacola Triathlon – new in 2017— tripensacola.com

LOCAL TRI SHOP:

Gulf Coast Cycle and Tri — gulfcoastcycleandtri.org

Triathletes are a little crazy.  Triathletes have at least one loose screw, but it’s a great loose screw to have.  

Dom Risola and Helen, certified USAT coaches,

founded Tri-Possibilities to teach the sport.

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BEN BROWN, M.D.

As the summer comes to an end and the holiday season approaches, we typically see an increasing number of con-

sultations for facial rejuvenation. Many patients mention that they want to look younger and refreshed before their holiday parties and events.  Since recovering from facial cosmetic surgery is more of a “social” recovery than a physical recovery, it is important to plan these procedures around important social events.  

There are three components of facial aging: skin tone and texture changes, shrinking fat compartments and downward migration of the facial tissues (skin). Skin tone and texture changes refer to wrinkling and blemishes that arise as we age, especially for those of us who enjoy the sun.

There are an endless number of lotions and potions that claim to treat this component of aging.   A pharmaceutical-grade skincare regimen is the best place to start.  These regimens typically include cleansers, sunscreens, retinols and growth factors — tailored to your skin.  

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-ablative treatment that is very effective for treating skin tone blemishes such as red and brown spots.

In order to treat wrinkles, the deeper layer of the skin (dermis) needs to be encouraged to regenerate.  We deliver this “encourage-ment” with fractional ablative lasers or chemical peels.  There are different levels of treatments, and your level of treatment is deter-mined by your desired results.

Deep treatments require longer recovery, but they produce bet-ter results.  Be skeptical of anyone who tells you otherwise.  There are other treatments for wrinkles that do not require long recovery. Botox does an excellent job of temporarily treating dynamic wrinkles caused by underlying facial muscles. Botox indirectly treats the over-lying wrinkles by weakening the underlying facial muscles. There are also fillers which are injected into the wrinkles to help fill in creases.

Atrophy (shrinking) of the facial fat compartments has only recently become appreciated as a component of facial aging. 

You will see this happen in some individuals as they age. There is a loss of fat (vol-ume), especially around the upper face along the cheek bones. An indi-vidual ’s weight does not determine whether or not they will have atrophy of fat compartments in their face.  The most effective way to permanently f ix this loss of volume is by a procedure called fat grafting.  We do this by performing liposuc-tion in an area of unwanted excess fat, usually the abdomen, hips or thighs.

The fat is processed and injected into the areas of your face that are deficient in volume.  This can be done under local anesthesia in our office or in the operating room under sedation or general anes-thesia.  The swelling and bruising typically resolves over the course of approximately 2 weeks. 

The downward migration of facial tissues is caused by both time and gravity. Modern facelift techniques lift falling tissue of the face.   This procedure brings these tissues up where they belong. A facelift can be performed in the office under local anesthesia or in the operating room under general anesthesia.  The bruising and swelling after a facelift generally takes 2-3 weeks to subside. We tell our patients, “no recovery = no result.”

We can help you with your desires to look younger and refreshed. Take time out for yourself, plan accordingly and call us to help you meet your desired results.

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PUPPY PIPELINE S

ometimes, it's a long haul to a new home. On a hot summer morning, volunteers

with Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter load a precious cargo.

Dozens of pups pant excitedly and cats yowl as their crates are eased into waiting vehicles. Most vol-unteers wipe away a sentimental tear or two, along with sweat, as the doors close.

It's the first step of a furtastic voyage.So far this year, the non-profit group's Dawgs with

a Drawl program has sent 74 homeless dogs and cats up north.  FOTECAS transports the lucky critters to the no-kill Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Mass., for a chance at a better life.

It's a partnership with mutual benefits, said Kim Rainer, vice president of FOTECAS. 

"The Salem shelter has a shortage of adoptable animals. Massachusetts has extremely strict spay and neuter laws that have helped control their animal population," she explained. "We primarily pull from the overcrowded Escambia shelter for our transport pooches and kitties."

FOTECAS also works with local rescues to send some of their pooches north. They, in turn, are able to pull animals from the Escambia shelter. 

A typical transport is a team effort.One volunteer family donates their time and RV,

which can carry 15 to 20 dogs. The group also has three or four personal vehicles carrying animals.

After loading up, the caravan of volunteers and critters heads to Birmingham, Ala. where they meet the Puppy Pipeline. This rescue group specializes in "shelter to shelter" transport and drives the animals the remaining distance to the Northeast Animal Shelter.

It's a huge undertaking for a small nonprofit. But big changes can start with one person.

Laura Booth founded Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter in July 2015. 

She had been volunteering at the Pensacola shel-ter for about a year and saw firsthand the effects of pet overpopulation.

FINDS NORTHERN HOME FOR SOUTHERN PUPS

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"The amount of animals being dropped off at our shelter every day is staggering," Booth said. "And that is a community issue, not a shelter issue." 

She was inspired to organize some helping hands."I realized there were a lot of areas of opportunity for the ani-

mals in this community to be better served with the help and part-nership of a non-profit organization dedicated strictly to helping those at the shelter," Booth explained.

That help began with Booth, Rainer, and Lori Eddins. Their goal was, and is, to meet the ancillary needs of the animals at the Escambia County Animal Shelter by providing supplementary medical care and enrichment programs.

"We also hope to educate the community about proper care of their animal companions, such as spay and neuter and heartworm prevention," Rainer added.

She described her work with FOTECAS as a joy."I'm a hobbyist photographer and have a public relations and

marketing background, as well as some fundraising experience, so I was able to contribute those things to the group," Rainer said. "Plus, I'm a lifelong animal advocate and crazy dog lady, so why not contribute?"  

The dedicated group can rate their first year a success.Through the support of followers, or "Friends," they have been able

to help 150 animals with everything from heartworm treatments to necessary leg amputations. Through fundraising and grants, they provide $250 sponsorships to heartworm positive dogs upon their adoption, which helps with treatment costs.

"It provides incentive to adopt the dogs who are often overlooked," Rainer noted. 

Other followers have donated toys and treats to the shelter inhabitants, along with  love and attention.

Social media has played a key role in getting the friendly word -- and adorable pet pics -- out.

"Through our Facebook page, we've been able to show the community what's happening at the shelter and have given them an opportunity to get to know some of the animals a little more," Rainer said. "We share videos of the animals and hundreds of photos."

Recently, they've been sharing photos of their road "dawgs" (and cats, of course). 

Seeing those furry faces in happy new homes is a comfort to FOTECAS foster families.

The local volunteers take the hand-selected animals into their homes for a couple of weeks of medical vetting and cuddles prior to transport. 

"Through fostering, I am thrilled to be a part of something that has the potential to impact hundreds of animals each year," Teresa Wirth Helms said. "It's making a difference in changing the fate of animals brought to our local shelter and potentially changing its status as a kill shelter."

Sarabeth Thomas Gordon has pups of her own but is also happy to help.

"I believe in adopting from shelters or through rescue groups," she said. "While I can't adopt any more dogs at the moment, I can foster to save that dog's life and the life of another dog who now has a place in the shelter."

An adorable pup called Scruffy found a temporary haven with Elaine King before his trek to Salem in June.

"There are so many stray and abandoned animals in our area that deserve a chance for a better life," she said. "Fostering means they have a safe and loving home until they find their forever home."

Laura, Kim, & Lori and the Puppy Pipeline Express.

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Foster John Harding with Aramis.

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Katie King is flanked by Minnie, Bauer and Brie, a foster.

Katie King still hurt from losing Riley. For 13 years she tamed a 100-pound, thunder-shy golden retriever with an appetite for

anything not bolted down — and a few things that were. When Riley passed, she wasn’t ready for another pet.

Katie, an Account Executive for E.W. Bullock, and her boyfriend Ben Twingley, soon found a way to heal.

Michelle Cramer, president of the Great Dane Rescue of Northwest Florida, suggested she try fostering a dog.

“First off, I credit my mother for caring about animals this way,” Katie said. “Ever since growing up — we lived in a zoo. I was bring-ing home stray dogs and cats; mom was bringing them home too — we had birds, rabbits, turtles, even hermit crabs, which I wouldn’t recommend. I was surrounded by unconditional love.”

She met Bauer, a Great Dane confiscated from its owner for neglect. What should have been a beautiful harlequin coat draped over skin and bones. He weighed 87 pounds and couldn't climb the stairs on his

greater danesKatie’s

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own. He had just about every known parasite or worm a Florida dog could have.

“He was just so sickly and malnourished. It was heartbreaking,” Katie said. “The first thing we had to do was just keep him alive.”

After a medical regimen to deworm and clear his system, Katie and Ben set to work on his weight. The answer, Satin balls — a grotesque-sounding recipe of raw ground beef, raw eggs, molasses and bread crumbs. It’s doggy comfort food.

Bauer’s breed, Harlequin Great Dane, made him a dog in demand on the foster websites. The calls were non-stop. 

But Ben, who had never owned a dog, before joining Katie’s Riley, saw what they had with Bauer. Now 140 pounds, Bauer was a really cool customer. Every dog was a friend. Every inch of the sofa was his. And the bed, you better get there first.

“I was on a one-track mode to get him healthy, but Ben saw what a perfect dog he was,” Katie said, “”And how perfect he was for us. Bauer was so very chill and cool. Finally, when people called on adopting him, Ben responded to say, ‘No, he’s not going anywhere.’”

Three years and nearly 60 pounds later, Bauer has the run of the house. And he has been joined by Minnie, a small Great Dane (110 pounds), who was supposed to be a fos-ter but now is home.

Most recently, they were joined by Brie, a sweet-natured 120-pound 7-year-old Great Dane that they plan to foster — for now.

The trio of Great Danes frolic at nearby Bayview Park, or otherwise can be seen on

walks. Look for the woman who looks as if she his escorting Lipizzaner Stallions. She's heard all the quips: Where's your saddle? Are they walking you? How much do they eat? A lot.

Great Danes are a tricky breed. They are finicky eaters and can have skin and digestive issues. But veterinarian care has improved the quality of life for Great Danes in recent years. They are living longer and staying healthier.

Better diets and vet care have pushed the average lifespan of Great Danes to about 10 years, Katie said.

In the past three years, Katie — and Ben — have fostered about a dozen dogs, mostly large breeds, including a Landseer Newfoundland, Australian shepherd, all sorts of retrievers, and of course, Great Danes. 

Katie King and Bauer.

She joins a network of transporters who move big dogs from pounds to homes or no-kill shelters. Katie once took part in a transport that made national headlines, to help reunite a pit bull, Smoke, with his owner. The story first went viral on social media when a California man’s dog was found through his microchip, two years after going missing, in a Miami shelter. Soon after, a national volunteer transport was orga-nized where relay drivers, taking 90-mile legs, worked together to get Smoke from a shelter in South Florida to his dad in Los Angeles.

Katie and her friend, Jessica Baskeyfield, took Smoke for a 180-mile jaunt through Northwest Florida and southern Alabama and Mississippi. Katie still keeps in touch with Smoke’s owner, Eric.

For every sweet story like Bauer and Smoke, there are thousands of heartbreaks.

One of the biggest problems in Northwest Florida is pet overpopulation — mainly because of a lack of spaying and neutering pets.

“The first step of any rescue worker I know — spay and neuter is vital to owning a pet— it’s part of the responsibility,” Katie said. “Besides keeping down the popula-tion, there is a lot of research  that shows it reduces the risk of cancer. It brings down their aggression. It calms them down.”

Another issue with breeds like Great Danes are breeders who target a particular coat. Some of the dogs have hearing or eyesight issues and end up in pounds or rescue centers.

And finally, the training. People who have paid thousands for their pure-bred dogs end up with more than they can handle. 

Since June 1, the rescue center has taken in 20 Great Danes — all seeking a loving home.

Proper training is critical for any dog, but especially large breeds like Great Danes, and high-energy dogs.

“People purchase them as puppies — then a year goes by and they have a 100-pound puppy knocking their children over because the parents never spent time with the dog,” Katie said. “If you train the dog you won’t have those issues. Great Danes are loyal, gentle giants, but they belong inside a house and not chained in the yard.”

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Understanding Great Danes:Train and socialize your Dane!

How much do they eat? A lot. About 6 cups of the good stuff, please.

Understand health problems related to Great Danes. They are prone to bone cancer and bloat. Learn the signs and

symptoms of bloat.  Size: A male Great Dane can grow to 30

to 34 inches with an average weight of 120 to 160 pounds. Females:  weigh between

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Facebook.com/NWFLGDRDonate — volunteer, help transport rescues

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Food & WineLocal Celebrity Chefs take the center stage

FOODIES STORM THE PENSACOLA SHORES

If your ideal vacation is f lip-f lops and a fork, we’ ll see you on the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach in September

for Taste of the Beach! This annual foodie festival showcases taste-tempting coastal delights made by Pensacola Beach’s best restaurants.

It’s Florida’s best seafood meets Florida’s best beach. Not “with a beach view.” We’re talking feet in the sand, crashing waves, sunshine and shrimp. 

Taste of the Beach brings the restaurants right down to the sandy shoreline for a day-long celebration of all things Southern, sea-food, savory and sweet.

Presented by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, the festival is a chance to highlight the dozens of restau-rants where locals eat on a daily basis, form-ing the base of our culinary scene. 

So if you’re a Gulf Coast seafood junkie, you’re not going to want to miss it.

The 9th annual Taste of the Beach opens Saturday, Sept. 24,  at 11 a.m. when 22 of the beach’s favorite casual and fine dining restau-rants, stationed in booths overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, begin serving sample-size portions of their signature dishes for $5 each throughout the day. 

The menu changes every year, but you’ll also find landlubber fair such as sliders, sandwiches and sweets. And yes, beer, wine and frozen alcoholic concoctions will also be available for purchase.

On center stage, an epic battle ensues at 11 a.m. with the Chef ’s Challenge competition. Although every cook is accustomed to intensity in the kitchen, add to that the pressure of a live audi-ence that’s judging your abilities, and it’s enough to make even a seasoned pro sweat.

This year, six Pensacola Beach and two downtown Pensacola chefs will be pitted against one another to see who can create the best

seafood dish in under an hour using a secret ingredient. The winning chef will walk away with a cash prize, a trophy and bragging rights for the year. 

Pensacola’s Celebrity Chefs headline this year’s Taste of the Beach, taking the Gulfside Pavilion stage at 1 p.m. to spice up the food and crowds with simultaneous live cooking demonstrations. 

The Pensacola Celebrity Chefs include Dan Dunn of H2O at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, Irv Miller of Jackson's Steakhouse, Jim Shirley of The Fish House, Gus Silivos of Skopelos at New World and Frank Taylor of Global Grill.  The chefs regularly represent and promote Pensacola cuisine on a national stage.

The f ive celebrity chefs will have an hour to show off their very best skills to thou-sands of hungry, mouth-watering attendees. Heads up though! Only a select few will get to sample the dishes! So, hint hint: if you’re wanting an opportunity to actually sample each celebrity chef ’s dish — attendees have the option of pre-purchasing wristbands for $20 on the website.

From 5 to 7 p.m., festival-goers can sample nearly two dozen beers from six different local breweries. Wristbands can be purchased on the website.

Guests are encouraged to view the live cook-ing demos, competitions and entertainment acts while strolling around the grounds, enjoying the signature dishes, beer, wine and frozen drinks for sale.

Tagged as “The World’s Greatest ‘80’s Experience,” glam-rock cover band, The Molly Ringwalds, return this year to close out the festival, once again, with a free concert at 7 p.m.

Taste of the Beach -  it’s a foodie paradise wrapped in a beach paradise – with live music and a side of sunset. 

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Sample a Taste of The BeachWhat: Taste of the Beach featuring the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs.

When: Sept. 24Where: Gulfside Pavilion on

Casino Beach.Cost: Free to get in. Signature dishes

$5 each. $20 wristband for Celebrity Chef samplings. $12 wristband

for beer sampling.Details: tasteofpensacolabeach.com

TASTE OF THE BEACH

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Roses The 29th Race for the Roses once again saw competitive

racing and tactics as experienced all-female crews took to Pensacola Bay.

Rachael Gillette woke early on race day to run a spreadsheet of the PHRF-ratings, calculating how much time her boat Atlantic Union would need to give the opposition.

The race-start is a ballet of sails as the boats tack and turn in an effort to get the prime starting position — and a full sail.

But in the end, Atlantic Union pulled away from the f leet in the second and deciding race — a four-mile course — to breeze past the nearest competitor.

“We sailed really well as a team. We went out early before the race and went through everything and talked all the way through it,” Gillette said. “Communication is so important.”

Skipper Linda Thompson guided the Ariande to sweep the non-spinnaker class boats to capture her division.

Water & WoodsRachel Gillette takes a victory swig after Atlantic Union sealed the win.

RacedThey for the

SEAN SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN SMITH

The crew of Cloud 9 joined the race from New Orleans.

Atlantic Union sports the St. George's Cross spinnaker.

Ellen Hunt and the crew of Reach Around took second in the race.

ATLANTIC UNION, ARIANDE WIN ALL-FEMALE REGATTA

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clubs from Houston to St. Petersburg, plus seven affiliate clubs.

But the qual-ity of sailing, and the sight of young sailors joining the crews, shows prom-ise for the sport. The youngest crew member was 13, while other young sailors had several

years of sailing under their caps.“Most women don’t get a chance to own a boat

and have to borrow from other owners,” said Kim Kaminski, skipper of Helldiver. “Every year they get better and better. I usually try to bring new people out to the boat and introduce them to the sport. But you can see the skill of the sailors is getting better and better.”

Linda Thompson and the crew of Ariande get set for the start.

The 29th running of the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club event didn’t go into the books as the largest fleet, with seven boats taking to Pensacola Bay — the average is about 10.

It’s one of the few all-female sailing events along the Gulf Coast. Some 30 years ago, Ellen Hunt brought up the idea to have an all-female event, instead of the 50-50 events such as Bikini Cup.

The first Race for Roses was held in 1988.“We just decided we wanted to have an all-girl

race,” Hunt said. “It’s been a huge success and I’ve been very happy to say how great it is seeing women sailing as teams. It’s empowering.”

Julie Connerly has raced her own boat every year of the regatta and seen it grow. One positive sign is when the Gulf Yachting Association made Race for the Roses the GYA Women's PHRF Championship. The GYA has 33 member yacht

Working thew sails at fore-deck and mid-deck demand top skills.

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With every passing moment, Andrea Rosenbaum is seeing the dream come true.

A new YMCA — bigger, modernized — soon will trans-form Downtown Pensacola. The 52,000-square-foot building at Intendencia and Tarragona streets is set for completion by the end of September. It is expected to open before the end of the year with a grand opening on Jan. 1

It replaces the outdated 33,000-square-foot center on North Palafox Street that has served residents for more than 65 years.

Rosenbaum, who has worked at the Y for 15 years, handles fund-raising, marketing and will help drive membership efforts.

The YMCA is the oldest Y in the state of Florida, tracing its roots to the early 1880s. The first building was in 1903 — replaced by the current building in 1951.

“One of the concepts we really try to embrace is that the Y is more than a building. The building

is a tool,” she said. “The Y lives outside of those 4 walls so if we do this right we are

welcoming people inside the building but also outside the building.”

YMCA Dream Coming to LifeNEW YMCA NEARS COMPLETION IN DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA

The exterior of the YMCA in this conceptual drawing.

Inspired By

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one more dollar we can give back to the community.”“The current Y is not designed the the needs of today’s com-

munity,” Rosenbaum said. “There are huge accessibility issues. Some of the people who most need the Y can’t navigate it.”

And the new?“People can see the value of a modern, vibrant Y. These

people are helping to anchor what’s going on downtown,” she said. “Even people who have never been a member see the value to drive the foot traffic and create an amenity down-town. It’s designed to be as flexible as possible so more than one thing can happen in the space.”

THE NEW Y AT A GLANCE:

• Much larger Aquatic Center• Locked-in membership rates for those who join this month• Increased Multi-Use Areas to serve different needs• A Juice Bar/CafeCurrently the YMCA has a membership of about 4,200,

but officials expect up to 10,000 members.“One of the concepts we really try to embrace is that the

Y is more than a building. The building is a tool,” she said. “The Y lives outside of those four walls so if we do this right we are welcoming people inside the building but also outside the building.”

Baptist Healthcare, including the Andrews Institute, will serve as the primary rehabilitation partner with a dedicated 4,000 square-foot space. Baptist Health Care has partnered with the organization to provide holistic health programs. 

YMCA members and nonmembers will be able to take dia-betes prevention and  consult with wellness coaches.

Rosenbaum said she was humbled by how many people have stepped up, starting with Quint and Rishy Studer, who primed the project with a $5 million donation. Donations began pouring in.

“Every dollar we raise is one less dollar we have to borrow,” Rosenbaum said. “And every dollar we don’t have to borrow is

YMCA Dream Coming to LifeNEW YMCA NEARS COMPLETION IN DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA

New building, new equipment.

Kids Center offers daycare

The Aquatic Center will essentially double in size.

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Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is recruiting volunteers for its third annual Women Build, an event that brings women (and a few men)

together to advocate for affordable, decent housing in our community. Since forming teams in June the teams will raise the funds to build a house for a deserving local family – approximately $72,000 – and then, in October (specifically, Oct. 15 through Oct, 22), they will build that house. 

“Although full-on Women Builders – who will raise money and hit the construction site for a day of building – are critical, help is needed in many other areas to make this build a success,” notes Aly Coleman, a Women Build organizer. “We are looking for people who are willing to serve solely as fundraisers, coffee and/or lunch sponsors, or corporate sponsors to round out our Women Build roster.”

Fundraisers can support a specific team or Women Build as a whole, but do not need to journey to the construction site to build. Coffee and/or lunch sponsors do as their name suggests, donating coffee and/or lunch for the volunteers on a day (or multiple days) of the build. Further, corporate sponsors contribute $1,500 or more to the build, and, like coffee and/or lunch sponsors, they receive recognition (both online and in print) for their support.

All volunteers are welcome to assist with the painting and landscap-ing that will take place after the build.

“We have a great group of volunteers who are passionate about help-ing people and bettering the community,” said Melanie Jacobi, Director of Volunteer Services at Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and a Women Build organizer. “I’m excited to see what they’ll be able to accomplish when more volunteers join them.”

Women Build Ramps Up for Fall

Pensacola's Habitat for HumanityTo register as a volunteer for Women Build,

please visit pensacolahabitat.org/volunteernow. For more information, please contact Aly Coleman at 850.434.5456, ext. 132 or [email protected]

Founded in 1981, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian ministry whose purpose is to improve communities through sustainable partnerships, such as through their HomeBuyer Program. Housing and local economic issues are important focuses for the organization, especially with families of modest to moderate income in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

Having built and renovated over 1,200 homes, Pensacola Habitat seeks new and innovative ways to positively impact the community through various meaningful projects, including their Neighborhood Revitalization program. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and its programs are not free; their products are earned by qualified mem-bers of the local community. For more information, visit pensacolahabitat.org. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PENSACOLA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S EFFORT

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Villa Primera $1,567,000 $1,488,650 162 4 3.1

Harbourview $1,495,000 $1,465,000 25 4 4.1

Texar Manor $1,795,000 $1,420,000 245 4 4.2

Deer Point $1,399,000 $1,350,000 1210 3 2.1

Deluna Point $1,390,000 $1,277,000 47 4 3.1

Woodlawn Shores $1,235,000 $1,200,000 52 4 3.1

Deer Point $1,250,000 $1,140,000 240 4 4

Villa Segunda $1,295,000 $1,100,000 192 4 3

Driftwood $1,199,000 $1,100,000 205 5 4.1

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Lakeview $1,144,900 $1,020,000 97 4 3.1

*Properties from MLS recently sold listings *DOM=Days on Market.

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SEPTEMBER 10DRAGON BOAT FESTIVALBAYVIEW PARK PENSACOLARow, row, row your dragons! Bayview Park hosts the annual Dragon Boat Festival, a Northeast Pensacola Sertoma fundraiser for Gulf Coast Kids House. Sign up your team today at PensacolaDragonBoatFestival.com!

SEPT. 20 AND SEPT. 21 AT 7 P.M.WIDESPREAD PANIC IN CONCERTPENSACOLA SAENGER THEATREWidespread Panic invades the Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Following in the steps of other Southern rock jam bands such as The Allman Brothers Band, they draw influences from the Southern rock, blues-rock, progressive rock, funk and hard rock genres. Tickets, $57. De-tails: pensacolasaenger.com.

SEPTEMBER 22ANNIE MOSES BAND IN CONCERTPENSACOLA SAENGER THEATREAnnie Moses Band in concert. Tickets, $25-$50. A  classical-cross-over ensemble of six siblings, known for their virtuosic string playing, eclectic vocals and stylistically diverse arrange-ments. Details: pensacolasaenger.com.

SEP. 23 THROUGH OCT. 2DEARLY DEPARTED -- A PLT EVENTPENSACOLA LITTLE THEATREPensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. A Southern family unites for funeral. Details: 850.432.2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

SEPTEMBER 26GARRISON KEILLORPENSACOLA SAENGER THEATRESpend an evening with a great American storyteller. The  storytell-er, humorist, radio actor, voice ac-tor, and radio personality  is known as creator of the Minnesota Public Radio show A Prairie Home Com-panion.  Tickets, $51-$78. Details: pensacolasaenger.com.

SEPTEMBER 1ABC BEVERAGE TASTING CLASSFISH HOUSEClass cost is $20 per person (plus tax and gratuity), per class, which gets each participant one tasting of each of the featured beverages.

SATURDAY NIGHTS THROUGH SEPT. 17SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: THE STINGPENSACOLA SAENGER THEATRECatch a classic film on the big screen. Tickets, $5.Sept.3 — The Sting.Sept. 10 —  Citizen Kane Sept. 17 —Gone With the WindTickets, $5. Details: pensacolasaenger.com.

SEPTEMBER 3GULF COAST SUMMER FEST JAZZ EDITIONCOMMUNITY MARITIME PARKEight hours of non-stop jazz. Tickets, $65. Nationally acclaimed art-ists on the line-up are Gerald Albright, Steve Cole, Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun, Pieces of a Dream, Brian Simpson and Alex Bugnon.Details: gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com.

SEPTEMBER 4BLUES ANGEL MUSIC BLUES ON THE BAY CONCERT FEATUR-ING NOT QUITE FABHUNTER AMPHITHEATRE, COMMUNITY MARITIME PARKIt's the Not Quite Fab. Yes, they look and sound like the Beatles. But they're not. Free admission. Details: 850.436.5670.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY UNTIL OCT. 8THE LIFE AND ART OF MARY PETTYPENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ARTMary Petty was the creator of the Peabody family featured on over 40 covers for The New Yorker Magazine.

SEPT. 9-17TIME STANDS STILLPENSACOLA LITTLE THEATREPensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Adventurous couple confronts conventional life. Details: 850.432.2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHYAislinn Kate Photography(850) 912-4888aislinnkatephotography.com

BANKINGHancock Bank(850) 444-3220hancockbank.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICSEmerald Coast Smiles by Design(850) 479-2525emeraldcoastsmiles.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIESBluetique(850) 696-1264bluetiquepensacola.com

HEALTH & WELLNESSChill Cryotherapy LLC Pensacola(850) 972-8488chillpensacola.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERSKevin Russell Builders(850) 466-5946kevinrussellhomes.com

Superior Granite(850) 941-0270superiorgranite.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGSDuh(850) 439-0640duhpensacola.com

HOME SERVICESDavid Padgett Cooling & Heating(850) 393-3165

HOSPITALSBaptist Health Care(850) 434-4080ebaptisthealthcare.org/mayo

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIESBrooks Foot & Ankle Associates(850) 479-6250feetareneat.com

Coastal Vein Institute(850) 912-8249coastalveininstitute.com

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REAL ESTATEBerkshire Hathaway Home Services-PenFed Realty(850) 434-2244Www.bhhspenfed.com

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RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGECasino Beach Bar and Grill(850) 932-6313casinobeachbar.com

Joe Patti’s Seafood(850) 432-3315joepattis.com

Pensacola Bay Brewery(850) 434-3353pbbrew.com

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

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICESSummer Vista Assisted Living(850) 434-3232summervista.com

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Once again, the Emerald Coast Beer Festival  returns to the world famous "Rosie

O' Grady's Good Time Emporium" entertainment complex in Seville Quarter. There are seven different rooms and two courtyards, each dedicated to its own unique style of entertainment. This is the best street party in Pensacola!

On Thursday Sept.8, the beer pairing dinner will be held in the Apple Annie's Room, and Friday September 9, 2016 the beer tasting will take place through out the entire complex and Government Street.

You may buy them in advance from a club member or by mail for $25, or from a ticket outlet for $30. On the day of the event tickets will be $40. VIP tickets will be available from a club member or by mail for $50, or from a ticket outlet for $55. On the day of the event VIP tick-

ets will be $60 if available.The charities supported by the 2016 Festival:

• Alfred-Washburn Center  is a ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serving the homeless and

poorer members of our community. • Seville Rotary Club  works locally, regionally, and

internationally to combat hunger, improve health and san-itation, provide education and job training, promote peace,

and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.An event designed to allow the public to taste a large variety

of beers. This is an opportunity to sample all styles of beer and determine your preferences. Beers from microbreweries, specialty

bottled beers and homebrewed beers will be available for tasting. The event will also include food vendors and free entertainment. Souvenir

tasting glass included with Full Admission ticket purchase.Then on Friday, Sept. 9, a Beer-Tasting event will take place in Apple

Annie's inside Seville Quarter. A VIP event will be held in Heritage Hall, on the east side of the complex.

EMERALD COAST BEER FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SEVILLE

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BEER ME!It’s for Charity

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