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Volume IX,XIV, Number Number 10 3 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida SeptemberMay 29, 3, 20132018 NoBizarre Star Andrew ‘Canes Zimmern Comes To The Beach Wooly Booger Social Club’s Keep The Hurricanes Away Bawl Set For Sunday

Look Inside Linden Holdman is a thirdfor generation Wooly BoogerTasty Times and Special Section has been crowned as Princess The Pensacola Beach Chamber has a recipe for success using star power and culinary talentsShugah. to amp up the SixthThe Annual three-year-old Taste of the Beach, Saturday and Sun- day, September 14 and 15 at Casino Beach. Andrew Zimmern, center, is a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer, teacher and is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the food world. He’s the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World, andsweetheart his new series, Bizarre Foods is America.Queen Zimmern Shugah will be at Taste of the Beach Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The festival, which showcases Pensacola Beach’s restaurants includes a dessert contest. Chef John Flaningam of Crab’s, top left, earned fi rst place in 2012. His Bushwacker Pie earned him a spot in the fi nalsAndrea which will be Saturday Stanley’s at 3 p.m. Tropical granddaughter. birds and racing hermit crabs will delight young guests. Pensacola Beach resident Laken Harvey, top right, has been to Taste of the Beach every year. Look for her in the Mermaid Parade on Sunday and the Hula Hoop contest in the Children’s Area. Rev up your engines! George SmithPage and his 2 brother-in-law has the Mike wholeCook, bottom right,story. proudly mug the camera next to Smith’s entry in the Life’s A Vette on the Beach car show. The show is Saturday from 10 to 3 p.m. The Sauce Boss lays down some serious blues on the Gulfside Pavilion stage, bottom left. He sings and cooks a giant pot of gumbo. It delicious entertainment. The full list of ingredients for the two day buffet of fun is on Page 2 and in Tasty Times, a special four page festival, pull-out section. PAGE 2 Island Times May 29, 2018 Hurricane Haters, Beach Lovers Gather For Wooly Booger Bawl The storms should just give charge to attend. Sheriff ’s Badges: A bad Boogers host a “Kiss The Hur- only responsible for veering up. Throw in the towel. Spin Pensacola Beach has long lawman used wooly booger as a ricane Season Goodbye Bawl” hurricanes to the east or west of themselves into oblivion. attracted the free spirited, warm derogatory term for beach resi- in November. The red lips are Pensacola Beach. Queen Shugah Andrea hearted inhabitants who fi nd dents. (see story on this page). the “kiss.” Queen The fancy Stanley, who is typically warm the devastation that hurricanes As a nod to history, plastic and Shugah Becky Shear- forecasters and hospitable, says “Don’t bring to be too much of an in- metal badges are decorated and man bestowed cus- have predicted come here. You are not wel- terruption to their idyllic way worn. tom, giant red lip a generous come on Pensacola Beach.” of life. There’s only one way to Spray Painted Sheets: pillows on her fellow amount of pow- She’s referring to the not- battle an unpredictable force of Think of it as Wooly Booger queens. erful hurricanes yet-formed hurricanes. nature – with a party, dancing texting. Long gone beach tra- Beads, Com- and three to Her task as the Wooly and celebrating. dition of hanging a sheet from passes, Hurricane four will make Booger Social Club’s Queen is Don’t be shy. The event your balcony usually with a Charms, Sandspurs, landfall in the to repel storms from Pensacola is open to all Wooly Boogers, party invitation spray painted Drinking Cups, U.S. Names Beach. Not an easy job. Queen Woulda-Been, Shoulda Been, upon it. T-shirts, a Wooly like Debby, Andrea has some help from Coulda Been, Almost Wooly Storm Busters: It was Booger hurricane Florence, Isaac, the oh-so-powerful sweetness and Wooly-in-Waiting. Show Wooly Booger Queen Judy song, sonnet and the Nadine and of her granddaughter Linden up. See your favorite bartender. L’Oignon who emphatically list goes on. It takes Oscar sound Holdman. The three-year-old is Dance to Kim Carson and The stated, “There will be no storms a great deal of good WB Pierce Traer and 2012 tough until you too young to know much about Real Deal. Visit Queen Shugah during my reign!” That sweep- luck to get through a Queen Shugah Christine put them up storms, but she’s a third gen- and bring her a small token of ing statement laid the heavy tropical season with- Hewerdine against Andrea eration Wooly Booger. She likes your appreciation. weight of protecting the island- out a hurricane. and Linden wearing a tiara and hanging out The Wooly Boogers started ers from hurricanes upon the Just Hurricanes: Although plus the beach’s Wooly Booger at the beach. Two important a tradition of bestowing a small shoulders of the tribe’s Queen the tropical storms are pesky, nation. Could it be as simple as traits for a princess to have. good luck charm upon the Shugah. the Wooly Booger Queen is “Blow and Believe?” Queen Shugah Andrea asks reigning queen to help her ward Blow and Believe: Queen for your help. She requests your off any unwanted storms. Once Shugah Kathi Lewis coined the Wooly Booger Social Club records show 163 Founding presence at the Keep The Hur- again, the Queen will be ac- phrase. She directed beachlings and Charter Members in 1996. Here are a few Royal Woolies: ricanes Away Bawl, Sunday, cepting your well-wishes, good to face south and exhale with Originally, it was thought that Queen Shugah should have a King to June 3 at Paradise Bar and Grill luck charms and any other kind all their might to send storms assist her...that went by the wooly-wayside. beginning at 3 p.m. You don’t of gris-gris or storm busting away. Add in the power of posi- 1996-1997 Wooly Booger Queen Shugah I Glenda McCleary need an engraved invitation to talismans. tive thinking and a dry martini. “Her Royal Sweetness, The Benevolent and Adorable Titular Ruler this royal aff air. You don’t even As the royal family of Queen Shugah Liz Hewson fol- of the Great Sandspur Republic.” have to wear shoes. The Wooly beach bum queens grows, the lowed that with a “Blow and Royal Consort Sir Dude I Barry McCleary Boogers welcome anyone who traditions accumulate. Here are Believe” storm towel and fl ag. Ex-King Wild and Wooly I Kenny Williams loves Pensacola Beach and a few items guests might notice Long may it wave. 1997-1998 Wooly Booger Queen Shugah II Louise Turner hates hurricanes. There is no which are seemingly unusual: Red Lips: The Wooly Royal Consort Sir Dude II JR Turner, Royal and Loyal High Duke of SugarBowl Ex-King Wild and Wooly II Manny Friedman, His Royal Idleness and Epitome of Fear of Responsibility Islanders Get Wooly Booger Moniker 1999 Chuck and Judy LeBum L’Oignon From The Islander Newspaper... of the Wooly Booger,” “Wooly them for a job well done. 2000 Lynn Edwards and Joy Domm In June of 1980 the Boogers Vote,” and “Wooly As it turned out, the Woo- 2001 Rita Love Perry and Bernie Grimes great Wooly Booger caper was Boogers Pay Taxes – Twice.” ly Boogers prevailed. After a raging. The sub-station offi cer Wooly Boogers gathered at their Grand Jury investigation of the The Wooly Boogers went into hiding. No one knows where, but the in charge, Sgt. Roy Wilson, favorite hangouts and “Wooly beach deputies and the election Hurricanes launched an assault on the island, which awakened them. started the whole thing when Booger” fever spread like a ris- of Sheriff Vince Seely, all the 2007 Paulette Provost he told a Pensacola News Jour- ing tide. beach citizens relaxed and en- 2008 Renee Mack nal columnist that “he blamed Everyone who resided on joyed the protection, fair treat- 2009 Kathi Lewis most complaints on the beach Pensacola Beach in June of ment and decency of a well run 2010 Shelley Johnson bums and businesses which ca- 1980 began to take a side in the law enforcement department. 2011 Deb Friedman ter to young people. The wooly Sheriff ’s controversy. Some res- The rift between the Wooly 2012 Christine Bunkie Hewerdine boogers don’t like us,” he said. idents let it be known that they Boogers and the non Wooly 2013 Jayne Drees Redmond When these remarks ap- were “non-wooly boogers” and Boogers healed, and to this day, 2014 Melanie Waite peared in the June 3 edition they signed a petition in support the Escambia County deputies 2015 Liz Hewson of The Journal, wooly booger of the deputies on the beach, stationed on the beach, are held 2016 Becky Shearman signs erupted all over the stating that they commended in high esteem by the majority 2017 Alice Ramsey with Princess Hailey Mardis Beach. Things like “Beware of the resident population. 2018 Andrea Stanley with Princess Linden Holdman

Mark Your Calendar Island Times EVENT HOUSE: Thursday, May 31, 5:30 p.m. at Beach Community Church. Hosted by Pensacola Beach Advocates, open to the public. Discussion, Information about large vacation rentals, event houses BCC: Thursday, June 7, Agenda Review, 9 a.m.; Public Forum, 4:30 p.m.; Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Post Offi ce Box 844 Shelley W. Johnson 221 Palafox Place. www.myescambia.com, Questions? District Four 850-595-4940 Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Publisher SRIA: Wednesday, June 13, 5 p.m. SRIA Boardroom, #1 Via de Luna. Full Board Meeting. Agenda 850-748-6878 available at www.sria-fl a.com Circulation: Diana Harvey [email protected] Columnists: Kathi Lewis, BCC: Thursday, June 14. Committee of the Whole. 5:30 p.m. 221 Palafox Place. www.myescambia. www.MyIslandTimes.com DJ Zemenick, Terri McKamey, com, Questions? District Four 850-595-4940 Charles Gheen, Rick O’Connor, Published every other Tuesday SRIA: Wednesday, June 27, 5 p.m. SRIA Boardroom, #1 Via de Luna. Santa Rosa Island Authority No portion of this publication may be reproduced Susan Haselton-Barr, Joe Stukey, Committee Meeting. Agenda available at www.sria-fl a.com without the consent of the publisher. Terry Preston, Sharla Gorder May 29, 2018 Island Times PAGE 3 Forever...Barefoot on the Beach As a tribute to Jane Waters who passed away January 10, 2012 Island Times will continue to run some of Jane’s favorite columns for your enjoyment The Islander Newspaper a high price to assure us that thumb. Their determination and ment. This includes the residents unanswered questions. This is July 3, 1992 we would not ever be enslaved, courage to fi ght tyrannies such of Pensacola Beach. one way, through the freedom Freedom did not come eas- never be conquered, captured, as taxation without consent, This year, the beach is un- we enjoy, to get answers to those ily to the people of this country. and held in bondage. meetings out of the sunshine, dergoing monumental changes, questions. Attend the public Since the signing of the Dec- The fi fty-six signers of the taking away charters, abolishing through decisions made by the hearing at the County Commis- laration of Independence, July Declaration, who represented valuable laws, and altering fun- Board of County Commission- sion on Tuesday. The Declaration 4, 1776, the United States has the Continental Congress, listed damentally the forms of govern- ers. While the fi nancial changes, of Independence has guaranteed protected freedom for all through numerous grievances against ment set a precedent insuring the which directly aff ect the Beach, the right of citizens to voice foreign wars and through its own the King of England, who kept citizens of this country the right appear to be beneficial, most their opinions if they feel any bitter civil war. Our warriors paid the colonies trapped under his to challenge inequities in govern- residents have a whole string of government action will affect them adversely. If we are to have any control The Pensacola Beach Wom- over our destiny on this island, an’s Club chose six local non- profi ts to receive the proceeds we must exercise the rights the from their annual fundraising founders of this country handed campaign. The donations were to us two hundred and sixteen made at the May 17 luncheon and years ago. business meeting at the Beach If we have doubts, ques- Church’s Randle Hall. At the ceremony were (front row, L to tions, even grievances, we must R): Laurie Rodgers, PACE Center present them in person to the for Girls; Julie Luttrell, Dream Board of County Commission- Center; Rev. Jim Coyl, Pensacola ers. If you cannot leave your job Beach Church; Nicholas McIver and Dave Greenwood, Pensacola next Tuesday morning, write Beach Junior Lifeguard program; a letter, send a fax, or make a and Jeff Castleberry, Pensacola phone call to your commissioner. Beach Elementary School. Back Now is not the time to sit back row, (L to R): Montana Minck, in the local bistros and coff ee Whiskers and Tails; Pensacola Beach Woman’s Club Board Mem- houses and complain about what bers Carla Rich, Mary Lee, Diana is happening. If we do not show Davis and Barbara Fleischman. up either in person or by mes- sages in reasonably large num- bers, the commissioners will take our silence to mean we approve PBA To Host Event House Informational Meeting their actions. The Pensacola Beach Advo- homes. mation on ordinances already in integrity of their neighborhoods.” If ever, we who live on this cates are issuing an open invita- After Beach residents cited place in Escambia County and The meeting is open to the island, need to exercise the rights tion to an Event House infor- concerns about the noise, onstreet steps that our neighboring com- public. guaranteed in the Declaration of mational meeting on Thursday, parking, and commercial use of munities have taken to protect the For more, PBAdvocates.org. Independence, it is this very week. May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Beach residential areas, the Pensacola Community Church, located at Beach Advocates Board has Avenida 18 and Via de Luna. researched zoning information, Raw Lunch The meeting will address ordinances and other sources. Oysters Specials large homes being constructed, “Bring any friends, members Mon- Fri 11-2 advertised and used for large or not, who are aff ected by event Fresh gatherings and event destinations. houses,” said Pensacola Beach Gulf Dinner These homes are located within Advocates Board Chair Terry Seafood Specials areas zoned for single family Preston. “We will share infor- Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM DeLuna Lands on Beach Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Heralded by a flotilla of Boardwalk Saturday, June 2 at 3 decorated boats and the wildly p.m. A ceremony of questionable CATCH IT ALL! colorful Mayokis dancing, Don historic accuracy follows. It’s OPEN EVERYDAY Tristan de Luna and his court worth watching. For the Fiesta at 11am will arrive at Pensacola Beach schedule, FiestaPensacola.org. Sports Our latitude will WINGS in Hi Def Pensacola change your attitude 40 TVs 79c Beach To Go! Blue Sky Every Thursday Gift Shoppe  Waterfront Dining  Specials 8 Big Screens 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite 850-932-7100  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness Gift Shop Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster Specials Pensacola Beach Always On 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinespensacola.com PAGE 4 Island Times May 29, 2018 ? ?? ? ???? ? PEOPLE rivia? ? ? ?? ? T Beach, Sheldons. mittees. The membership com- Put on your dunce cap. Stay was ok to call the beach resi- LONGTIME LOVE Residents Bob and Wendy mittee had to amend their report, after school for tutoring. The dents Wooly Boogers. Maybe BIG TEN adding Pensacola Beach resident Trivia Master is beaming that he he thought they could not read. Brandon celebrated their fifty- Bob “Shubob” Seymour fifth wedding anniversary, May sends special happy birthday Pam Scott to their rolls. The Club outsmarted, outwitted and outdid They could. They did. So, it’s has 119 members. all the trivia players and want-to- time for the Wooly Boogers to 11. The anniversary celebration wishes to be smart guys. The two-part ques- drink a few cold ones, pen a included dinner and a special cake his sweet REEL EM IN tion, “What year did the first class letter to the Hurricane Factory shared among 14 family members daughter According to blind graduate from Gulf Breeze High off the African coast cancelling on Pensacola Beach. Stella. She angler Robbie Louhier, School and how many students any special deliveries sent this BEARS FOR HER turns ten- Emerald Coast Boat were in the class?” way. The Trivia Master is feeling Angeli McMillan, who years-old Captain Kevin Keenan Stumped them all. It was not kinda wooly and boogerish, so he likes to play Island Times Trivia, on June runs a world-class op- rocket science, nor physics. places the photo below for your missed the previous deadline. She 11. Stella eration. Robbie was Carolyn Morgan, Gulf consideration. said she knew the answer, but re- is a ris- aboard the charter boat Breeze High School Principal’s Where is this marker? cently moved and did not pick up ing fourth May 20. He has a fish secretary, confirmed this, “The If you want to win you must her copy of the paper. Other than grader tale to tell about a huge first graduating class was 1971 be quick and very specific in de- missing Island Times, she reports at A.K. shark that got away. and there were 55 seniors.” scribing its location. Send your that her new house in Holley is Suter in For those who ped- Those grads are approaching answer to shelley@myisland- visited by bears on a daily basis. Pensacola. al around the island, social security age now, so they times.com with Trivia in the sub- (Here’s a hint, Angeli. You can According Capt. Kevin Keenan get to be seniors all over again. ject line. Include your name, too. read Island Times online) to her dad, is the son of Michael History repeats itself. The first person to correctly Stella has Keenan for whom the So here’s some beach history. identify the location is going to PHARM WORKER big plans Bike Path is dedicated. Can you dig it? win an Island Times t-shirt. Pensacola Beach’s Henry to fish, READY FOR The daily rag quoted the Put down your beer and type! Baker III (Trey) graduated from crab and Happy Birthday Stella! beach lawman who thought it The deadline is Tuesday, June 5. FAMU College of Pharmacy in swim all SUMMER May. He is now a PharmD. He summer. Richard Hicks is will continue his career with CVS Go see the Fun Store guy. He along with his favorite pastime as Shubob behind the bar at Floun- gets folks moving around the the Team Captain of Southbound der’s and he will tell you all about island by land and by sea. Not Fishing Team. Mom Jacquelyn his best girl. all of his customers are tourists, Baker is admittedly very proud. by the way. He commented at NEW CLUBBER the Chamber After Hours that it BEACH BOUND The Pensacola Beach Wom- is very easy to bring your family John and Betty Sheldon an’s Club is the oldest civic to his shop at Soundside Market, are planning a get-away trip to organization on Pensacola Beach rent four bicycles and be ready Pensacola Beach. Until they can having been founded in 1954. to roll immediately. No checking get their toes in the sand, they They concluded their 2017-2018 tires, no loading or unloading. continue to read Island Times at business year with a review from Just fun and done. He’s open home in Kentucky. See you on the all board departments and com- everyday. Food & Fun Go Where The Locals Go Chef John’s Daily Lunch & Dinner Music Specials Friday, June 1, 6 pm Sit in the ~ Tyler Mac sand Full Saturday, June 2, 6 pm Dine by the Service Paxton Norris Band Sound Bar ~ Sunday, June 3, 3 pm Friendly Kim Carson & The Real Deal This dedication marker is somewhere on the island. Staff Do you know where? Hurry. You could win an Island Times Tuesday, June 5, 6 pm t-shirt. Send your answer to [email protected]. Kim Carson & The Real Deal Friday, June 8, 6 pm Sauce Boss Pensacola’s Oldest Name in Retail Saturday, June 9, 6 pm Downtown since 1910 Live Music Sunday, June 10, 3 pm Swingtown events REYNALDS Steve Miller Tribute Band Collectibles & Antique Mall Monday, June 11, 6 pm Sunday Fun Day inn Nouveaux Honkies Come as you are Stay and Play Mid-Century Modern Furniture Tuesday, June 12, 6 pm by bike, boat or car. Special Rates Chairs, Art, Tables & More Keep The Hurricanes Away Bawl Reservations Nouveaux Honkies 850-932-2319 Bar Ware • Vintage Military Items Friday, June 15, 6 pm Sunday, June 3, 3 pm True Blue Band Everyone is welcome. 21 Via de Luna Bring a good luck charm to Queen Shugah. 36 E. Garden Street • Pensacola Saturday, June 16, 6 pm Pensacola Paxton Norris Band Beach 850-438-1628 www.rcaamall.com www.paradisebar-grill.com 850-916-5087 May 29, 2018 Island Times PAGE 5 SRIA Proposes Dog Park Increase Dogs and their masters will also asked for signage with Ani- porter of the Dog Park’s creation, Taste of the Beach Earns get more room to spread out at mal Control’s phone number. She said that this amenity is used by the Dog Park on the eastern end said she walks the beach through many Escambia County citizens. Top Event Recognition of Pensacola Beach. The Santa the Dog Park and some dogs are “When I bring my three big It’s delicious news. Southeast Tourism Society has named Rosa Island Authority Develop- not leashed. dogs, there are families with their the Pensacola Beach Chamber’s Taste of the Beach as one of ment and Leasing Committee at Ghio agreed that Animal umbrellas, chairs and coolers, en- the STS Top 20 Events in the Southeast for September 2018. . their May 23 meeting approved Control’s phone number should joying the beach with their dogs.” Taste of the Beach is Pensacola Beach’s premier food festi- 100 feet be added to the eastern be posted and the sign will be an The Committee recommend- val showcasing restaurants, chefs and their signature dishes. The and western boundaries to make action item. ed that the sunset provision be event includes a VIP ticketed dinner, Friday, September 7 and a the park 500 feet long. Committee Chair Tammy removed, so the Dog Park Ordi- day long festival at Casino Beach, September 15. SRIA Executive Director Bohannon said the additional nance would continue to exist. “The Southeast is home to unique and memorable events Paolo Ghio told his board that the space is safer and avoids confron- The Board can seek to amend or throughout the year. In spotlighting the Top 20 festivals and events increase was necessary due to the tation between dogs. remove the ordinance at any time. each month, STS is not only giving these events the recognition popularity of the Park. Ghio commented that Pen- The recommendation will go they deserve but we’re also creating a quick reference guide to Carlene Smith, a Portofi no sacola Beach is 43,000 linear feet to the SRIA Full Board for review some of the best festivals in the Southeast,” said Bill Hardman, resident, asked that the Board of Gulf front and this is 500 feet, on Wednesday, June 13 at 5 p.m. president and CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society. “These consider adding the 200 feet to to put it in perspective. The meetings are open to events are important to the economic vitality of our communities the eastern edge thus making it SRIA Board Member Karen the public. Agendas are available and this is a way for us to acknowledge the time and resources further from her residence. She Sindel, who was the original sup- online at sria-fl a.com organizers have tirelessly spent to create memories for their at- tendees.” The Beat Goes On - Bands on The Beach Events considered for the STS Top 20 recognition must be at least three years old and have attendance of at least 1,000. The Gulfside Pavilion is the Ted Nugent, John Rich, to name June 19 Moderate Chop For more information about Taste of the Beach, call Chamber most popular place on the island a few. Mac has toured the world June 26 Category 4 President Alison Westmoreland at 850-932-1500 or go to www. Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. and his debut album “Already July 3 Johnny Earthquake & the PensacolaBeachChamber.com. The free outdoor concert series, Home” was nominated by the Moondogs July 10 Reunion Band Bands on the Beach, continues “The Blues411 Annual ‘Jimi July 17 Bay Bridge Band weekly through October 30. Awards.’” July 24 The Rowdies Heating up the stage Tues- There is no charge to attend July 31 Mr. Big and the Rhythm day, May 29 are I’magene, a the concerts. Bands on the Beach Sisters Florida Panhandle-based four- is funded by the businesses and Aug. 7 Emerald Gold piece band, who describe their residents on Pensacola Beach and Aug. 14 Deja Vu style as Retro Electro Soul. coordinated by the Santa Rosa Is- Aug. 21 The Astronauts Aug. 28 ClassX Tyler Mac brings the rock land Authority. Beach restaurants Sept. 4 John Hart Project to Bands on the Beach, Tuesday, are open before, during and after Sept. 11 Chloe Channell June 5. Born in Indiana, Mac the concert to serve you. Sept. 18 Dr. Breeze started his professional career Spectators are encouraged to Sept. 25 Touch of Gray at the age of 13 and touring in- bring lawn chairs, but leave glass For more information, call ternationally at age 18. He has and pets at home. the SRIA at 850-932-2257, go to shared the stage or opened for Van Upcoming Concerts: www.visitpensacolabeach.com or Morrison, The Allman Brothers, June 5 Tyler Mac tune to Cat Country 98.7 for the Johnny Winter, Joe Bonamassa, June 12 Elvis Remembered latest updates. PAGE 6 Island Times May 29, 2018 peas, porridge and a dry martini by Kathi Lewis

Our adventure to Tunica, It is not like Biloxi people! entertainment and the video/ Mississippi and to the Kris Krist- The hotel had a printed list of whatever could be shown and offerson Concert was definitely what each item cost from the used for their purposes in the worth it, despite our late start. I washclothes to the lamp, in case future. Not that it would have still don't understand how things something went missing. We matter had I noticed before...lol. that seem so simple always did not even have one of those Thank you God, Kris, Ben and change so quickly the minute we cheap plastic one-cup coffee the other excellent band mem- leave home. The first time was makers, but instead were given a bers 'cause I had the time of my my fault for reading and not pay- Starbucks coupon each for each life. (And no "Restraining Or- ing attention because Husband day we were booked. So, get up, der") Pensacola Beach Woman’s Clubbers never miss a chance to cel- Bill missed the Highway 98 turn get dressed and go downstairs in I know y'all enjoyed every ebrate. A rousing round of Happy Birthday was sung at the May 17 meet- off of I-65 in Mobile. I'm also the public every morning? single thing on the island that ing at the Beach Church to the following May birthday celebrants (L Thank God I had packed I missed being gone. So I have to R): Rita Murrell, Dianna Davis, Cindy Curran, Mary Jo Tibbitts, Bobbi gonna blame the Alabama DOT Cunningham and Kathy Christoff. because of the construction tak- our downstairs coffeepot and ac- some catching up to do. I plan ing place at that exact exit. The cessories because I need coffee to start with the Wooly Booger one we've taken for years. in order to leave the room! I had "Keep the Hurricanes Away this We did cross a very cool to wonder what sort of clientele year Bawl" featuring our Queen native cafe bridge which should have been they were used to, but everyone Shugah Andrea Stanley and OPEN EVERYDAY my first clue (having never seen I encountered was friendly, po- Princess Shugah Linden Leigh. 7:30 am to 3 pm it before). We even remarked lite and just like us. It's gonna be a hard year, but I on the bridge, but my mind was Bill and I had third row have great faith in Queen Shugah Daily Specials really on seeing Kris again in seats on the end with excellent Andrea. Just gotta round up my a couple of days. It was only views of the stage. We have "Blow and Believe" cache of an- Homemade Soups when Bill mentioned Sara- only seen Kris perform once be- nointed items, plan my outfit and land and Spanish Fort that I fore. That was at the IP in Biloxi grab my "No Hurricanes" beads! Fresh Fish Tacos came outta my Kris Coma long and he was completely alone on I lost the previous Queen Shugah enough to realize we needed to stage. It was unforgettable and Becky's big-headed fan. It must 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 turn around. we were sort of expecting the be around here somewhere. Over the many miles we've same. Come join us for the best traveled together, Bill and I now The lights dim, the stage is Bawl. It takes a lot of help recognize the patterns which set and in walks the famous, leg- for any Queen Shugah to suc- will guide us to our destina- endary Kris Kristofferson. But ceed. Miss it and if we do have tion. Does anyone else use the he is not alone this time. He is a destructive storm, you will be orange barrels? Once during a surrounded with the late Merle blamed and added to the Wall of “rush” trip to St. Louis driving Haggard's Band, including Mer- Shame! at night through thunderstorms, le's son. They go straight into Save this recipe because tornadoes (yes, we stopped for "Okie from Muscogee" as we all it is melt-in-your-mouth-good. gas and the clerk said a tornado stand; clapping, screaming and Shared with us by Paulette Pro- had come through about 10 min- cheering! vost. So let's cook. utes before), unfamiliar territory Our First Sisters’ Trip took Tomato (Pizza) Pie and orange barrels, we reached us to Jacksonville, Florida so 1 can Grand biscuits (with 5 a point in the road construction Brenda could see Merle Hag- biscuit in can) 3/4 stick butter where signs were posted that ac- gard. Merle introduced his youngest son Ben (stressing 3 or 4 tomatoes, thinly sliced tually read "$10,000 for hitting a 1 large onion, finely chopped construction worker." “son” and not grandson) on 1 medium Bell pepper, finely 850-261-2462 I said, "Wow, they must stage that night saying it was chopped have a lot of turn-over personnel his twenty-first birthday. Funny 2 stalks celery, finely chopped in that job if you get $10 grand thing because I see Ben Hag- Italian Seasoning for each one you hit!" Lack of a gard perform on his twenty-first 2 Cups Mozzarella cheese, 4-letter word "fine" changed the birthday and Kris Kristofferson shredded names, logos, custom art meaning. turned 21 on the day I was born 1 Cup mayonnaise Same thing happened on (June 22, 1954). Something Spray deep dish pie plate small or large quantities with Pam, then line bottom and one of our trips to Biloxi. On 'bout that number. Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com I-10 the State had posted a large Well, when Kris sang “Me side with biscuits. (TIP: flakey is ready to keep sign announcing their new "Miss and Bobby McGee,” I could not layer biscuits work best). Press you in stitches! [email protected] Vietnam Memorial." I know it sit still. I was so proudly wear- and pinch dough to cover and had to be more than just Bill ing my $5 fake, but almost real seal. Saute onions, peppers who freaked until I explained leather pants plus my beloved t- and celery (the “Holy Trinity”) the "Miss" stood for Missis- shirt that states: Kris Kristoffer- in butter until onions are trans- Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market lucent. Begin layering: adding sippi. A few months later, a new son for President with “hey, hey, Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! sign was erected that spelled out hey Bobby McGee” in smaller tomatoes and Italian season- ing, then Holy Trinity, making Fresh from the boats daily "Mississippi" in full. letters underneath. I went right We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. We made it to Tunica and up to center stage as soon as the two layers on biscuit crust. Mix checked in the Horseshoe Ca- song ended and showed him my cheese and mayonnaise. Put • Red Snapper and Triggerfish sino. The concert would be held t-shirt! Kris asked if that was mixture on top of layers. Bake • Grouper and Flounder one of his t-shirts and I said it in 350 degree oven for 20-30 • Oysters and Shrimp at Bluesville, their performance • Much More! arena. Bill was ready for bed, could be if he wanted it! Lucky minutes until brown and bubbly. 621 Cervantes Street for me, he just answered "okay." Enjoy, share and please be but I, of course had to go play. Pensacola • 432-4999 Mon - Sat 8 am - 7 pm After all, we were in a casino. I forgot that our tickets said kind! Sunday 8 am - 6 pm we agreed to be filmed for live See ya in the kitchen... Call for directions from the Beach May 29, 2018 Island Times PAGE 7 Hopefuls Swim, Run To Qualify For Junior Lifeguard Program Do you swim fast, run in the 400-yard open water swim in gram, running from 9 a.m. to sand and have a super hero’s at- waist-deep water, followed by 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for titude? Then check this out. The a one-mile run on the sand. Ap- two weeks each. Session one is

Pensacola Beach Junior Life- plicants must attend the tryout to June 18-29 and Session two is PBA guard program is seeking aspiring be considered for the program. July 16-28. lifeguards between the ages of During the program, junior The program cost is $200 per 13 and 15 to join an exciting and lifeguards will learn about ocean person, and parents are asked to challenging two-week training rescue and medical care, par- bring a checkbook to the tryout. session this summer. ticipate in rescue drills, shadow A parent must be present at the A tryout for the Junior Life- Pensacola Beach Lifeguards and tryout. guard Program is Saturday, June enjoy beach recreation time. For more information, con- 9 at 7 a.m. at Quietwater Beach There will be two program tact Water Safety Deputy Chief picnic pavilions. The tryout will options for applicants accepted Alexander Johnson at adjohn- consist of an approximately into the Junior Lifeguard Pro- [email protected]. Craig Warner from Acworth, Georgia, earned the top spot in the Pro Am Ski GP Division of the Pro Watercross National Tour, May 13 on Fort Pickens Rangers Host Pensacola Beach. The races were held at Casino Beach as the second Educational Summer Events stop on the Tour. Gulf Islands National Sea- sible for all. Program includes involves walking on uneven sur- shore announces its ranger pro- fi ring demonstrations when staff faces, sandy walkways, and steps. gram schedule for Fort Pickens is available. Stargazing hosted by the located at the western tip of Santa • Fort Pickens: Stories of Escambia Amateur Astronomers Rosa Island. Brick and Mortar. Presented daily Association at Battery Worth is • Nature Walk: Life on a at 1 p.m. Meet at the Fort Pick- Friday, June 15 and July 13 at Barrier Island. Daily at 9:30 a.m. ens Bookstore for this 30 minute 8 p.m. and Friday, August 10 at Meet at the Fort Pickens Book- program. It involves walking 7:30 p.m. Get an up close view store for this 45 minute program. on uneven surfaces, sandy walk- of some celestial objects and Fun for families, children must be ways, and steps. learn more about the night sky. accompanied by an adult. • Sunset on Santa Rosa Is- Telescopes will be available for • School of the Soldier. land. Friday, June 15 and July 13 use. Weather permitting. Thursdays through Sundays at at 7 p.m.; and Friday, August 10 There is an entrance fee to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Meet at the at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the old Fort the Fort Pickens Area, but pro- Fort Pickens Bookstore for this Pickens Campground Store park- grams are free. For additional 30 minute program. It's acces- ing lot. This 30 minute program information, contact the national Racers in the Pro Am Ski GP Division of the Pro Watercross National seashore at 850-934-2600, www. Tour, had nearly perfect conditions on May 13 on Pensacola Beach. Jimmy nps.gov/guis, on Facebook www. Wilson rode his Yamaha through the waves with a camera perched atop facebook.com/GulfIslandsNPS. of his helmet. Wilson, from Charlotte, North Carolina, fi nished second.

1404 Via de Luna $524,900 BEAUTIFUL Quade Brown aboard jet ski 82 rounds the buoy ahead of Brock Austin during the Pro Watercross National Tour on Pensacola Beach May Three level 3BR/3 BA beach house. Lots of very nice touches. 13. Brown hails from Christchurch, New Zealand and Austin from Utah. MLS #524038 Yacht Club Sails Into Junior Olympics Pensacola Yacht Club has training event for the Optimist CONTACT OUR AGENTS announced the annual 2018 USA Nationals scheduled at PYC July Joe Billingsly · Megan Bithos 13-22. In that week, some 400 Nancy Born • Jennifer Cole · Rick Golden · Ginger Green Junior Olympic Sailing Festival Nance “Robby” Greene • Ardythe Haas will be June 29 - July 1. Racing sailors, 8-15 years old, will be Stephanie Harrington · Dominic Lauber for Lasers, Club 420's and Op- racing for the top Opti prizes on Jennifer McCrary · David Owens timists is scheduled for June 30 Pensacola Bay. Kathy Billingsly Ray · Fen Shi • Fred Simmons and July 1. The Notice of Race and entry joe Stanton • Sandy Zern · Kevin Hayes Young Optimist Dinghy forms are available at www.regat- sailors will use this regatta as a tanetwork.com/event/16850 See all our listings at paradisecoastalrealty.com or call 1.850.932.0067 PAGE 8 Island Times May 29, 2018 The School Bell Rings HISTORIC WIN FOR Max and Macy are both National College (4.0). She is majoring in Stage/Acting Studio in Dallas. Maddie, Macy and Max are MATEER; FAMILY History Day Champion title hold- Musical Theatre and minoring She is teaching acting, singing, graduates of Pensacola Beach TRADITION CONTINUES ers and Optimist International in habilitation for the deaf. She dancing and audition techniques Elementary School. Pensacola Beach resident Oratorical Contest winners. hopes to sign on Broadway or at in weekly classes. Beach School Calendar Max Mateer, a freshman in the Macy Mateer just graduated Deaf West in Los Angeles. This Maddie volunteers to give Friday, June 1: Last day of Pensacola High School IB Pro- from Gulf Breeze High School past year she was part of the cast weekly campus tours, serve as a classes, early release. gram, took home first place in with a 4.68 GPA and will attend in Fiddler on the Roof and Gypsy. student host at alumni events and Monday, August 13: First the Individual Performance of the University of Notre Dame to Maddie is working for the Lyric assist with Athletic Recruiting. Day of School the Florida History Fair for his pursue a double degree in History “Pushing the Pawn from the and Film/Television/Theatre. Purchase to the Pacific.” He ad- Macy served as the President vances to compete in Nationals in of Gulf Breeze High School’s Maryland in June. National Honor Society where Max has had a great year ac- she embarked on a year long cording to his parents Craig and campaign of “Character: Integrity Lesley. He was inducted into the and Inclusion.” Macy was voted Science National Honor Society, “Most Spirited” by her Senior competed on the Academic Team classmates and inducted into and Tennis Team. He was on the GBHS’s Hall of Fame. Macy Homecoming Court and was was recently awarded the “Youth elected Sophomore Class Vice Volunteer of the Year Award” President. from PBES. Max is currently a third In addition to coaching and degree level four Black Belt in teaching her peers, Macy is an Taekwondo, but is preparing to accomplished actress and singer. test for his Junior Fourth Degree Perhaps she is following in PBA Black Belt. the footsteps of her older sister, Max also volunteers as a Maddie. Maddie is a Junior at tutor and co-hosts oratorical Texas Christian University and workshops with his sister Macy. part of the John V. Roach Honors MESS Hall Brews Up Scientific Summer Camps For Children Ignite scientific curiosity Who Code and EcoQuest. with themed camps this sum- Registration, scheduling, and mer! Weeklong, half-day camps pricing can all be found online as explore a variety of topics. Camp well as more info on programs - session dates run through August www.PensacolaMESSHall.org. 3. Young scientists will explore Stop by during summer hours for favorites like Robot Set Code open exploration. Admission is and Materials Matter (a full day $8 for everyone ages 3 years and collaboration with First City Art up. For additional inquiries call Center), and new topics like Girls 1-877-YES-MESS. Diplomacy Council Seeks Host Homes For Exchange Students Gulf Coast Diplomacy Coun- There is no need to have cil is seeking host homes for children or teens currently living exchange students visiting this at home, but you do need to have summer. Are you interested in a warm heart, a safe environ- welcoming a student, age 15 - 17, ment, and plenty of curiosity. The into your home for 12 days this students all speak English and summer? The program which is are leaders in their communities. set for July 21 - August 2 brings They are coming to the United students from Mexico to North- States on an exchange program west Florida. sponsored by the U.S. Depart- “We will keep him or her ment of State. busy during the work day,” said If you are interested in learn- Courtney Boren, Program Coor- ing more, please email cboren@ dinator. “And you will get to learn gulfcoastdiplomacy.org for de- a great deal about Mexico.” tails. Sea Turtle Baby Shower Saturday, August 11 @ 11 Landshark Landing May 29, 2018 Island Times PAGE 9 Shaker Hosts Rum Festival Fifty Rums, Music, Bikini Contest Add To Fun Fifty rums, ten hours of live Liquor vendors from all Bikini Contest. The winner will music, a bikini contest and lots of along the coast supply a selection be crowned at 6 p.m. followed by giveaways. That is what awaits of rums to taste and learn about. the Chris Winward Band on stage fans at the third annual Pensacola There will be a special "Festival until 10 p.m. Philo brings their Beach Rum Festival, Saturday, Drink Menu" highlighting 5 dif- classic rock sound to The Shaker, June 9 at The Sandshaker Lounge ferent rums in a special concoc- so get ready to hit the dance fl oor from 2 p.m. until late. tion exclusively picked by the after 10 p.m. While there is no charge to distributors and available at the This is a celebration of rum, get in and listen to the music, the festival. music, food and fun at the Shaker. Rum Tasting is ticketed. Tickets There’s no charge to listen Proceeds from the event benefi t are $35 at the door for the VIP to Ben Loftin perform on the the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Rum Tasting which features over Shaker Stage from 2 to 5 p.m. The Sandshaker is located at 731 50 rums and lots of give-aways. The entertainment heats up at 5 Pensacola Beach Blvd., across The Voodoo Fix will perform at Bamboo Willie’s on Pensacola The tasting will be hosted from p.m. for the fi rst-ever Rum Fes- from the traffi c light. For more, Beach Boardwalk, June 1-2. Wielding a balance of youthful energy and 3 to 5 p.m. tival Bikini Coast International pensacolabeachrumfest.com. old-school show business, the band leaves crowds ecstatic, energized, and wanting more. Now with two European tours under their belt, a packed schedule across the US, and a new record under way, The Wrecks Royalty Rolls Into Town Voodoo Fix are cementing their place in rock and roll while growing Krewe Members Welcome To Join an empire built on one undeniable live show. The Krewe of Wrecks, Pen- Alex Goldberger and First Mate The ball theme is Krewe RadioLive Concert Series Continues sacola Beach’s original Mardi Alice Ramsey will be presented, Wars. Dress in krewe costume, WUWF's RadioLive, the of the new generation of Ameri- Gras krewe, is gearing up to at- as will King and Queen of Coma wear a theme-oriented costume, popular monthly acoustic concert can folk singers. Webb Wilder tend the Fiesta of Five Flags All Len and Rhonda Henry. or semi-formal. series returns Thursday, June 7 brings an offbeat twist to the Krewe Ball, Thursday, June 7, at Talented Wrecks designer Krewe of Wrecks Treasurer to the Museum of Commerce evening. the Hadji Shrine Temple on Nine Trish Tierney has created an Kathy Christoff is the contact in Historic Pensacola with Amy Doors open at 5 p.m. The Mile Road, at 7 p.m. incredible entry for their table for tickets. She can be reached at Speace, Webb Wilder, Edie Carey, Show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are The Krewe of Wrecks Board decoration. The $35 ticket in- kathychristoff [email protected] or and Tina & Her Pony. $10 and available at radiolive. encourages members to purchase cludes heavy hors d’oeuvres 850-748-7133. Amy Speace has been her- org. Tickets are non-refundable a ball ticket for $35 and support and entertainment by the Chris For more information on Fi- alded as one of the leading voices and non-exchangeable. the festivities. Wrecks Captain Windward Band. esta events, FiestaPensacola.org. Bud Light Fishing Rodeo Opens Registration Weigh In Set For Flounder’s Beach The 2018 Pensacola Bud June 22, with late registration seats for the weigh-in action, Light Fishing Rodeo is set for and the captains meeting at leaderboard changes as well as June 22-25. This year’s event Flounder’s on Pensacola Beach. full service by the Flounder’s JuneJune includes a general rodeo, the Fishing is all day Saturday and friendly staff who will deliver Entertainment 1 9pm The VooDoo Fix 19 2pm Robbie Paynter Synovus In-Shore Challenge, Sunday with the scales being food and drinks to your sound- 2 3pm Panzacola 8pm Grape Drink the Vince Whibbs Automotive open each day at Flounder’s. On front table. 9pm The VooDoo Fix 20 2pm Tim Spencer King Mackerel Challenge, and Monday, an awards ceremony Get your tackle box ready 3 3pm L.A. Strangers 8pm Tyler Livingston & 4 7pm Nick Andrews the Absolutes the Academy Junior Rodeo. will be held at Flounder’s. Over and mark your calendar for the 5 2pm Robbie Paynter 21 2pm Alexa Burroughs Registration is currently $15,000 in prizes will be award- beach’s premier fi shing tourney. 8pm Tim O’Donovan 8pm Raising Karma open online at PensacolaFishin- ed for the top three fi sh weights There is no charge to cheer. To 6 2pm Matt Slowik 22 9pm Pop Fiction gRodeo.com. in 20 fi sh species. register or for more information, 8pm Sunset East 23 3pm Parker Houston 7 2pm Alexa Burroughs 9pm Pop Fiction The event kicks off Friday, Spectators have front row visit pensacolafi shingrodeo.com. 8pm Tyler Livingston & the Absolutes 24 3pm Black Mouth Cur 8 2pm Jordan Richards 25 Tim O’Donovan 9pm Whiskey Kiss 26 2pm Robbie Paynter 9 3pm Panzacola 8pm Scoot & Jeremy 9pm Whiskey Kiss 27 2pm Matt Slowik 10 3pm Tyler Livingston & the Absolutes 8pm Sunny Vaiden 11 7pm Tim O’Donovan 28 2pm Alexa Burroughs 12 2pm Robbie Paynter 8pm Grape Drink 8pm Grape Drink 29 2pm Justin Tuberville 13 2pm Tim O’Donovan 9pm Local Broadcast 8pm JOJO Pres 30 3pm Scenic Heights 14 2pm David Meadows 9pm Local Broadcast 8pm Nobius 15 2pm Matt Slowik 9pm Goldy Locks 16 3pm Dusty Sanderson 9pm Goldy Locks 17 3pm Black Mouth Cur 18 7pm Nick Andrews Hottest LIVE In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Pensacola coordinated a variety of events. Tour- ism workers from Escambia County volunteered May 10 in the Holiday Inn Pensacola Beach’s second fl oor conference room to assemble personal hygiene kits to deliver to Loaves and Fishes. Part of the crew included MusicMusic (L to R): SRIA Director of Administration Robbie Schrock, SRIA Events Director Kara Gauntt, Visit Pensacola Marketing Director Nicole Stacey, Pensacola Beach Chamber President Alison Westmoreland and Beach Cham- www.BambooWillies.com ber Membership Director Kailey Weiner. 400 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach, FL PAGE 10 Island Times May 29, 2018 By Joe Stukey, Bytes & Bits Your Computer Pal Q: Why Is My Phone Call- telemarketers and scammers al- tomer survey. Scammers pre- ing Me? low them to display any phone tending to be the IRS may put A: Yes, that does happen. I number that they choose. In the the actual IRS phone number on was busy working one day last last few months I have been re- the Caller ID, hoping that the week when my phone rang. I ceiving calls from our area code call will appear to be legitimate. was surprised to see that the (850) that turn out to be tele- Again, we can no longer be number on the caller ID display marketers. The scammers hope sure who is calling, especially was my own phone number. I to have more calls answered when we appear to be calling suspected that it was a robocall, because the calls appear to be ourselves. If you get a call from so I carefully answered the call from the phone owner's local yourself, don't answer it. by saying, "What?" That woke area. However, in my case, the This article was provided by up the robot on the other end. end result is always the same - I Joe Stukey, of the Stukey Group. The robot then said something hang up. Contact Joe at jstukey@mchsi. The United States Navy’s flight demonstration team, about me being an AT&T cus- Displaying a fake phone com, by phone at 850- 206-3156, Blue Angels, will be the star of Pensacola Beach’s Red, tomer and asked me to provide number also allows the caller or look Joe up on Facebook. White and Blues Week, July 11 - 14. the last four digits of my social to get past call blocking fea- security number. The phone tures, in addition to hiding their call disconnected when I didn't identity from law enforcement. respond. Such calls are illegal, so try The reality today is that to ignore them. Don't talk to we really cannot know for sure them. Don't press buttons to be who is calling. In the past, we taken off their list, or try to call could guess that a call com- them back. By not responding, ing from a blocked number or we make them fail. Wooly Booger from an 800 number was prob- Some of the scam callers Bawl www.ritecourse.com Mike Doman ably a telemarketer or a scam. pretend to be legitimate compa- June 3 @ 3 pm REALTOR® Now, new apps available to nies asking if they can do a cus- Paradise Bar [email protected] 850-910-2589 Give An Hour - Help The Beach Call for a FREE Valuation – You may be surprised! Ocean Hour organizers are Parkway; and Bob Sikes Fish- seeking volunteers for a one ing Bridge, north end in Gulf hour clean up on Pensacola Breeze. Beach, Saturday, June 2 at the To date, Ocean Hour vol- foot of the Bob Sikes Fishing unteers have collected 6,580 Bridge. Volunteers should meet pounds of trash. at 8:45 a.m. near The Grand They applaud efforts by lo- Marlin Parking lot. cal businesses: Paradise Bar and The clean up will last from Grill, Red Fish Blue Fish, and 9 to 10 a.m. Ocean Hour sup- Margaritaville for transitioning plies all the buckets, bags, grab- from plastic to paper straws. bers and gloves. Organizers Crab’s on the Beach and Floun- suggest that you bring water, der’s have both gone strawless sunscreen and wear closed toe and supply paper straws on re- shoes. quest. Additional clean up areas For more information call on June 2 include the Naval 850-450-1112 and leave a mes- Live Oaks Gulf Islands Nation- sage or find Ocean Hour on al Seashore at 1801 Gulf Breeze Facebook. Blue Angels Beach Stay Up For Grabs One lucky winner will en- raiser will further the mission joy a four day, three night week- of empowering people who end stay at the Pensacola Beach are blind or visually impaired Hilton Gulfront in a beautiful in Northwest Florida to achieve beach front suite during the maximum independence. Blue Angels weekend July 12, Tickets can be purchased 13 and 14. Independence for the online at http://ibwest.org or by Blind of West Florida Inc. is of- calling 850-477-2663. fering tickets at $5 each through The drawing will be held June 19. Tuesday, June 19, at the Gulf- Ticket packages offer dis- side Pavilion between 7 and counts. Three tickets for $10, 9 p.m. during Bands on the six for $20, fifteen for $50 and Beach. While it would be ex- 30 tickets for $100. citing to hear your name an- The proceeds of this Inde- nounced, you do not have to be pendence for the Blind fund- present to win. May 29, 2018 Island Times PAGE 11 Book Club Features Strout Sharla Dawn At Dawn Novel At June Meeting The Gulf Breeze Book Club’s extraordinary writer shows how monthly meeting is Monday, June a simple hospital visit becomes 25, at 6:30 p.m., at the Pensacola a portal to the most tender rela- Pensacola Beach’s Sharla Dawn Gorder is the author of “My Vices Collide, A Celebration of Being Beach Elk's Lodge. tionship of all—the one between a Little Messed Up.” The book is available at Geronimo’s on Pensacola Beach and Pizazz in Gulf Breeze. “We will be discussing Eliza- mother and daughter.” beth Strout's My Name Is Lucy This Club welcomes visitors Barton,” said Book Club Or- to join the meeting and discus- Boundaries. Lately, it has literally, restorative. little house here on the Gulf ganizer Donna Jones. “A book sion. The meeting is held on the come to my attention (repeatedly) Fences like this one, simple of Mexico from falling into it. which deals with complex rela- third fl oor of the Pensacola Beach that I’m pretty lousy at setting stakes of lightweight wood joined Relentless southeast winds were tionships.” Elk’s Lodge, 661 Pensacola them. This is not good. together with wire, and hundreds threatening to undermine the very The author’s website de- Beach Blvd. For additional in- The word itself makes me un- of others along our beach, are foundation of our home. So, we scribes the book by Pulitzer Prize formation contact Donna Jones comfortable. Boundary—sounds crucial to the preservation of our erected a maze of sand fences to winner Elizabeth Strout, “Now, at [email protected] or so limiting and nationalistic and dunes. They encourage drifting encourage the sand to stay—and in My Name Is Lucy Barton, this 850-932-8620. unfriendly. Its synonyms are sand to accumulate in eroded with it, new vegetation, which troublesome too: constraint, bar- areas by creating drag as the wind further stabilizes our yard. rier, and fence, as you see here—a blows through the slats, causing But perhaps, most impor- sand fence. sand and sediment to be deposited tantly, in the aftermath of tropi- And suddenly I get it. at the base of the fence. cal storms, these fences help us Sometimes fences are quite They also help to keep my restore this sandbar we inhabit. When hurricanes wash our dunes away—and the island becomes a vast featureless plateau—we build fences, not to constrain or inhibit, but to replenish. After great storms, these fences aid in the recovery process of our island. Island living at They aid in the recovery Regency Towers process. Boundaries. I think I get it. My heart has been through a great storm. My foundation has been eroded by winds that won’t stop blowing. It’s too much. I’m weary. I need a little time to replenish—perhaps a strategically placed sand fence. It’s not a permanent Unit 606 West structure. $330,000 MLS# 535226 Pensacola Beach’s Sharla Dawn Gorder is the author of “My Vices Collide, A Celebration of Being Kim Gibbons, Broker/Beach Specialist a Little Messed Up.” The book is available at Geronimo’s on Pensacola Beach and Pizazz in Gulf Breeze. 850-912-9826 Emerald-Coast.org

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The Hurricane Season storms move closer to shore. short offi cially runs from June 1 to Cars can exit the island via November 30. Preparation is the Bob Sikes Bridge into to read the best protection against the Gulf Breeze or drive east to dangers of a hurricane. Before Navarre Beach via 399/Beach boring storm season begins, take these Road accessing Highway 98 actions: via the Navarre Beach Bridge. stuff  Make a plan.  Prepare your disaster sup-  Include a family communi- ply kit, in advance. cation plan, evacuation routes  Review your insurance. Get Island Times in your mailbox and destinations.  Detail a step-by-step plan Send $32 to: Shelley Ink, PO Box 844, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0844  Know your zone. Santa for protecting, securing your NAME:______Rosa Island - Pensacola Beach property. Tasks can be di- - is in Evacuation Zone “A.” vided by priority based on the ADDRESS: ______ Estimate how much time storm’s distance and projected you will need to complete landfall. your preparations and evacu-  Condo owners should re- CITY: ______ate. Children, seniors and pets view Homeowners Associa- require extra care and added tion Hurricane Preparation STATE: ______ZIP: ______time. Traffi c increases as Guidelines and Procedures. PAGE 12 Island Times May 29, 2018 Seeing Stars...... this week’s horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April LEO (July 23 to August 22) SAGITTARIUS (November 19) Lots of possibilities begin to Being ignored is difficult for any 22 to December 21) You might be open up by midweek. Some seem proud Leo or Leona. But pushing upset by some of your critics. But more appealing than others. But yourself back into the spotlight most of your associates continue wait for more facts to emerge later might be unwise. Instead, let to have faith in your ability to get on before you consider which to things work themselves out at the job done, and done well. choose. their own pace. CAPRICORN (December TAURUS (April 20 to May VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- 22 to January 19) A workplace 20) Bravo to the determined tember 22) Trying to uncover goal that suddenly seems out of Bovine. While others might give a colleague's secret under the reach is no problem for the sure- up, you continue to search for pretext of showing concern is ill- footed Goat, who moves steadily Computer answers. Expect your Taurean advised. Control your curiosity forward despite any obstacles tenacity to begin paying off by to avoid raising resentment in the placed in his or her way. Repair week's end. workplace. AQUARIUS (January 20 to GEMINI (May 21 to June LIBRA (September 23 to February 18) Uncertainty about in Your Home 20) You might want to consider October 22) Expect to hear good who is right and who isn't might stepping back from the task at news about a loved one. Also, keep you from making a clear-cut hand for a while. This could help be prepared for some changes in decision. Wait until you know you get a better perspective on several family relationships that more about what you're being www.ycpals.com 850-206-3156 what you've done and what still could develop from this lucky asked to decide. Joe Stukey needs to be done. turn of events. PISCES (February 19 to [email protected] CANCER (June 21 to July SCORPIO (October 23 to March 20) Be careful to keep your 22) Your keen Cancerian insight November 21) Some surprises are emotions in check when dealing should help you determine wheth- expected to accompany a number with a demanding personal situ- er a new offer is solid or just more of changes that will continue ation. You need to set an example fluff 'n' stuff. The clues are all through part of next week. At of strength for others to follow. there waiting for you to find them. least one could involve a romantic situation. Sunrise and Sunset by Susan Haselton-Barr with Safari-Su Jambo (Hello everybody)! American entrepreneur spirit. I “For each review I receive, I will will definitely continue to pur- find a public place to spontane- chase from these public dancing “Mom you are my sunshine and ously dance in your honor.” vendors. How creative! I am your sun. Mimi you are my What a daring idea! 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I have asked resi- Our fi rst nest of the season comment, “People love sea turtles can literally save hundreds of something diff erent… alligator dents in Montana “where I can was discovered May 18 on Pen- until they have to turn out their hatchlings from disorienting tracks. This is not something you go to see a grizzly bear?” sacola Beach by a fisherman. lights.” This year your choice to inland. see every day, the sandy tracks of With puzzled looks, I usu- We were very excited to learn turn out lights, use turtle-friendly Until next time, my friends, an animal who does not live in ally get suggestions. I have a the nest was a Kemp's ridley, lighting, and draw your curtains, Lights Out! the Gulf. However, it did happen bucket of wildlife I would like the most critically endangered and has happened in the past. to see just like everyone else. I of the marine turtles. Kemp's Your fi rst reaction may be have checked off roadrunner and ridley are day-nesters, so it was a The Andra Morgan Team “My goodness, an alligator on elk, bighorn sheep and bison, still rare experience for the fi sherman Professionals You Can Trust Pensacola Beach? This is not have not seen a grizzly, and have who witnessed her come ashore what I bargain for,” when in fact on my list for this summer the and nest! alligators have always inhabited western diamondback rattlesnake Kemp's ridley sea turtles are Buying? Selling? barrier islands along the Gulf of and saguaro cactus. Everyone the smallest of the seven species, Contact Mexico. They are freshwater has their animal they have to see. weighing around 100 pounds animals, but there are freshwater However with the more when they reach adulthood. The us! ponds on the islands, and they dangerous wildlife, there are cau- majority of sea turtles that nest in do quite well there. Their ven- tions that must be taken, and this our area are loggerheads, which 17 years tures into the Gulf are usually would include the rattlesnake. weigh anywhere from 200 to experience in triggered by the lack of some of There are numerous reports of over 300 pounds at adulthood, Pensacola Beach these freshwater sources. Many tourists out west trying to take so you can imagine the diff erence Real Estate of the ponds are ephemeral, and selfi es with bears – some did not between the track impressions of dry up during drought times. We end well. the two species. With all the foot TOPGUNProperty.com have not had rain, until recently, An alligator has a natural traffi c on Pensacola Beach and Andra Morgan Kathy Dreadin for several weeks. Some alliga- fear of humans – we are trouble the possibility of rain overnight, Owner/Broker Realtor tors, usually the younger ones, for them. I was recently pad- the smaller crawl and nest of the 850-450-8844 850-982-8140 venture out. They enter the Gulf dling the Wakulla River and Kemp's ridley could have been [email protected] but have no way of desalinating saw several alligators. When missed without the report from seawater so eventually leave for approached, and I would not ap- the fi sherman. “greener pastures”. This is when proach one directly, the alligators Due to some great drone vid- turtle patrol member Caroline will stop and hope you do not eos by Steve Luppert, a resident Harper found and photographed see them. If you continue past, of Pensacola Beach, we know the tracks of one. For reference, they will submerge. This can sea turtles are swimming just off Caroline found them near the be concerning to most paddlers; shore between the fi rst and second entrance gate to Ft. Pickens. you do not know where they are. sandbars. As the water tempera- So should we be concerned However, they are not stalking ture gets warmer, nesting will in- about our vacation plans with al- you from beneath. They seek out crease and your actions are more ligators on the beach? No! the deeper parts of the river and important than ever to save our It is interesting when we lie on the bottom hoping you will nests this year. The new protocols travel to other parts of the coun- go past. In the clear waters of the which have been set in place by try when we are both interested Wakulla, you could see them on Florida Fish & Wildlife (FWC) and concerned about seeing the bottom trying to hide. Alli- stress less human interaction and wildlife. Mountain lions in gators become dangerous when letting nature takes its course. It's Colorado, grizzlies in Montana, they lose their fear of us, and this critical to keep the beaches dark at rattlesnakes in Arizona, and I am typically happens when humans night and remove obstacles which sure there is something danger- have fed them. It is a felony in could interfere with female turtles ous in Rhode Island – just cannot Florida to do so. when they come ashore to nest. think of it at the moment, but With that thought, you Please take note of the FWC travelers like to see wildlife – should treat each alligator en- Hotline in the event you witness albeit some of them from a car. counter cautiously. Observe and such an event: 888-404-FWCC Elk in the Smoky Mountains photograph from a distance. Do (888-404-3922). Cellular phone have been quite a draw in recent not approach them. They may users can call *FWC or #FWC. years. Here in Florida, folks think they are being stalked and It's difficult to understand would love to see a dolphin, or could defend themselves. such policies when our hearts sea turtle, or our iconic manatee Not everyone agrees, but I tell us to save the endangered (they have been spotted in the think having wildlife in the area species we have worked so hard area recently). But they are also is a good thing. Alligators swim- for decades to protect. Scientists interested in capturing a glimpse ming in the Gulf is not common, and biologists who put these of a panther, python, or our state so no concerns about swimming. rules in place may live far from reptile the alligator. Honestly, alligators swimming in our area and be unaware of how I had a woman ask me once, the Sound are not common either. diff erent the Panhandle beaches “Where can I go to see an alliga- It is cool to know they are around are from those in the peninsula. tor? We are from New York and and to view one could be the Unfortunately pleas and tears my fi ve-year-old son wants to see highlight of your trip. You will will not influence government an alligator.” certainly talk about it fi rst when entities, nor save our hatchlings You can imagine I was you get home. when researchers are looking for stumped for a moment; alligators So enjoy the sun and surf, numbers on a spreadsheet. are not as common here as they and our “Wild Florida.” Someone recently made the PAGE 14 Island Times May 29, 2018 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Calendar CLASSIFIED ADS are $5 for 20 words. Additional words are 10 cents each. 19: Bands on the Beach, free con- Send ad with check made payable to: Shelley Ink, P.O. Box 844, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. MAY 2018 9: Junior Lifeguard Tryouts. 7 a.m. 29: Innerlight Surf Camp, behind Quietwater Pavilion Area. https:// cert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring Crab’s Pensacola Beach. Innerlight- www.myescambia.com/pensacola- a lawn chair. No glass or pets. Visit- Antiques and Such For Sale Real Estate For Sale surf.com. 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BNO JOKE, NO SMOKEBthe beach location on Pensacola Pensacola area and to gain the to the kids waiting onshore. The a fun, boutique style hotel called Owners of the Sandshaker Beach Blvd. It overlooks the Pen- leadership skills necessary to school children do not know who Surf & Sand. Guests can count Lounge are pleased to announce sacola Beach Marina and there is resolve them. the Good Samaritan was, but they on fun amenities, like free beach that the iconic Shaker Bar is going elevator service should you need CATCHING THE BALL are grateful. cruiser bicycles, paddleboards smoke-free. As of June 1, smok- a ride up. Erin Olson’s fourth grade NEW OLD NAME and kayaks; fl oats in silly shapes; ing will not be allowed inside the LEAPER class has a favorite blue ball that Innisfree’s Hilton and and free ice for coolers, creating building. The decks and outside Pensacola Beach Chamber they use when they play kickball Soundside Shopping Center sit a relaxed vibe. patio will be open to smoking. President Alison Westmoreland on the Gulf front beach. After an on the former location of the Surf ONE BILLION The Shaker has been serving graduated with the 2018 Leader- errant kick on a windy day, the and Sand Cottages. The old cinder Pensacola Beach’s Levin Pensacola Beach since 1973. ship Pensacola Class. Leadership ball ended up in the Gulf quickly block buildings are long gone, Rinke Realty has been in the real TEE UP Pensacola, a program of the Pen- making its way off shore. All was but the hospitality corporation estate industry more than 20 years Almost like art, the newest sacola Chamber Foundation, aims not lost. A Cobia fi sherman saw has recycled the name. They are and has sold more than $1 billion t-shirts at Innerlight Surf Shop to develop community-minded the ball, scooped it up and headed also the owners of the Travelodge, in real estate. The brokerage is have iconic Pensacola Beach leaders during its 10-month-long as close inshore as his boat would which they have rebranded into locally owned and operated. images. Add a Pensacola Beach program. It is designed to help allow. With a lot of gesturing and fi sh sign or Blue Angels t-shirt participants acquire an under- a mighty kick from the boat deck, Volunteers Needed to Foster Homeless Pets to your wardrobe. Just stop by standing of the issues facing the the fi sherman returned the ball You can help give a homeless provide training and advice, cat, dog, kitten or puppy a new veterinary care, medications, life by off ering your love and at- medical supplies, carriers and any tention for a few days, weeks or other necessary equipment. Foster months. The Pensacola Humane parents must be able to transport Society is in constant need of in- animals to and from the Humane dividuals and families willing to Society or to a vet as needed. open their homes to animals that For more information visit are not quite ready for adoption. http://pensacolahumane.org/be- The Humane Society will come-a-foster.

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It’s a wetsuit legal event, available at www.santarosais- of the Leftover Four Miler Run, but most of the competitors don’t landtriathlon.com. May 19 on Pensacola Beach. seem to wear them. Tri The Island Triathlon She crossed the fi nish line in After the short, furious and Returns In 2019 fourth place overall out of 148 very cold swim, you bike off In the fi rst two years of its entries. Her time was 26:23. down a steep hill (you’ll have to existence, the popular and fun Tri This event is a departure come back up it on the return to The Island Triathlon sold out. The from race traditions in that The Freedom To Tri the runners bibs, swag and The July Fourth time-frame Transition) and then head down a short and fast course had proven awards are all “Leftover” from is very special for road races two-lane country highway. After popular with both fi rst-time and other races. The race distance and triathlons in the Southeast. you return and rack your bike, experienced triathletes in 2016 is four miles rather than fi ve Locally, the Firecracker 5K will you will run down (and up) the and 2017. Swimming in Santa kilometers and the entry fee be run in downtown Pensacola same hill for a 5K run that seems Rosa Sound obviously seemed is lower than typical 5K races. to benefi t the Ronald McDonald longer. less daunting to the newbie mul- Post race party and As cold as the water is start- tisport athlete than the Gulf of awards ceremony were well- House. executed at Crab’s on Pen- In Birmingham, the grueling ing out, the temperature soars Mexico as over 100 registered sacola Beach. Plenty of food Peavine Falls 15K poses a signifi - during the bike and you need to for each of those fi rst two races. and drinks for participants cant challenge for what is usually be ready for a blistering hot run. This year there simply were and spectators. a very hot morning. In that race More information and registra- no Saturdays available for events Photo by Pete Rand you run straight up Oak Mountain tion details are available at www. in April or May, so the race could for about 4.5 miles and then an beachblasttriathlon.com. not be scheduled. That was very equal distance back down the SRI TRI Set For October 6 disappointing to many. Now the mountain before veering off into The twenty-third Santa Rosa permits have already been sub- the woods for a short trail run be- Island Triathlon (SRI TRI) will mitted and the fi rst preparations fore hitting the Finish Line. After be held this year on October 6 are beginning. It should be a I ran that one for the fi rst time I and registration will open on great early season race that will June 1. An email will be sent to be a “must tri” for area athletes. • Men & Women’s CasualMen’s & andOutdoor Clothing swore I would never do it again. Women’s With an obviously short memory all past participants announcing More information will be sent to • Hiking & BackpackingCasual Gear & I did return the next year and ran the details and providing a link previously-registered athletes in • Snow Ski Apparel Outdoor up and down the mountain again. to enter the race. Several changes the coming months. • Rock Climbing Gear,Clothing Ropes & Shoes After that I wised up.…until the are planned for this edition of the Stay tuned to this column • Kayaks next time. classic event that should prove for more. • Men & Women’sHiking & CasualBackpacking & Outdoor Clothing Snow Ski Apparel An important race for me • HikingRock Climbing & Backpacking Gear, GearRopes & Shoes is the Peachtree Road Race in Monie Russo, left, • Snow IndoorSki Apparel Rock Climbing Wall Atlanta. It’s always held on July HATS chats and prepares • Rockwww.weatherfords.net Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes Fourth no matter which day of the to treat herself to • Kayaks week that falls on. This year it’s some of the delica- 30093009 East East CervantesCervantes • 433-2822 • 433-2822 on Wednesday and I’ll be there cies prepared by with 55,000 of my closest friends Crab’s chefs for the HATS to run 10,000 meters from the Leftover Run Post Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead Race Party, May to Piedmont Park in mid-town. 300919. The awards East cer- Cervantes • 433-2822 Along the way I’ll run downhill emony and party for the first 5K on Peachtree are hosted at the Street and then comes the fi rst Gulfside patio and SURF SHOP real challenge. stage. After the low point of the Photo by Pete Rand race, topology-wise, I’ll run up 41 Fort Pickens Rd a serious rise near Piedmont on the Pensacola Beach Pier Hospital which is called Cardiac Hill. That sucks the air out of my 850-677-8911 lungs and then there are rolling hills all the way to 10th Avenue. There I’ll take a hard left and run -Board Rentals over another rise and then down -Lessons to the fi nish. I can’t wait! Here’s a little bit about the -Beach gear Freedom Springs Triathlon in Marianna, Florida. It’s on the Saturday of the Fourth of July www.innerlightsurf.com week. This year that’s July 7. It’s best to drive over on Friday and spend the night because the race starts at 7 the next morning. After rising early you’ll drive inland to the Blue Springs Recre- ation Park in the dark. There will Andy Frech of Gulf Breeze, earned second place in his age category be fog and ground haze as you at the Leftover Four Mile Run, May 19. The post race party was at Crab’s. Photo by Pete Rand NOW OPEN!! May 29, 2018 Island Times PAGE 19

Now that summer is just a too. Don’t forget to grab a kid Sailors Compete In Sea Buoy Race few weeks away and schools are and go fi shing, camping, hiking The Pensacola Beach Yacht Kim Kaminski, Helldiver, Navy Yacht Club dismissing for the year, take the or exploring at Fort Pickens this Club hosted the Sea Buoy Race, Non-spinnaker: Rick Adams, Valkerie, PBYC time to make those memories, summer! May 12 under nearly perfect weather conditions. The results Multi-Hull Here’s a little story from Capt. Joseph Dewberry out of Fish Frenzy follow: Chuck Beverly, PBYC Doug Klem, Key Sailing Charters. It doesn’t get any better than this. Spinnaker A John Mathis, Forerunner, PBYC Michael McNeir, Ocean Springs Yacht By I don’t even know where to start about today. What an epic trip! Started Rick Zern, Coyote, PBYC Club Terri out kinda slow. We did catch a couple of nice Kings and on the last 30 LeAyn Dubar, Trytonite, PBYC For more information about McKamey minutes of the trip, we decided to make one last stop for some Spanish Spinnaker B the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club Mackerel. We saw a GIANT Cobia, tossed a live bait in front of the fi sh and Bob Patroni, Bob’s New Boat, PBYC events, racing and membership, The fishing is fierce right it was game on. Stephen Nichols, Phoenix, PYC check out their Facebook page. now - everywhere! From Na- We went through some crazy obstacles including a dive boat’s anchor varre to Pensacola Beach and Fort rope and fi nally got the fi sh away from them, where we stood a chance. Chuck Beverly, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, rounds Pickens to Perdido Key, now is My buddy Dylan was fi shing next to us and jumped on my boat to the Sea Buoy. the time to get out and wet a line. help out. We put two gaffs in the beast and the rest is history. The Cobia From surf fi shing to the grass fl ats weighed 80.5 pounds although lots of people said the fi sh was bigger. We’re to the piers, inshore, nearshore not complaining. What a great day with the Novick family from Memphis! and offshore - everyone's out Pictures and smiles are worth a thousand words! there and the fi shing is good. The variety is awesome: King mack- erel, Spanish Mackerel, Whiting, Pompano, Jacks, Cobia, Redfi sh and the list goes on. I fi nally got a chance to enjoy the beach out at Perdido Key the other day. My daughter and I took her twins, who are three-and-one- half-years-old, out for a day play- rd ing and spending time together. 3 Annual Pensacola Rum Festival June 9 • 2 PM They spent the day playing in Beach the surf, running in and out of the water in time with the waves. We collected shells, built sandcastles and they even saw their fi rst baby stingray! Days like these are to be thoroughly enjoyed and create memories. Years from now, they may remember that day when they saw a baby stingray in the water. A Smoke Free Pensacola inside bar Beach One Stop Shop for the Watersports Enthusiasts June 1 tradition since 1973 SALES Pensacola Beach RENTALS& at the Boardwalk RUm Festival Sandshaker.com PARASAILING KAYAKS 850-932-2211 SINGLE/TANDEM Sat June 9 SMILE HIGH CLUB 2-5 Ben Loftin Feel the Thrill ~ Join the Club! 5-6 bikini Coast Contest Something’s You won’t stop smiling - 6-10 Chris Winward Band always Shakin even if you try 10 Philo at the Shaker Bar WAVERUNNERS Fri-Sat June 1-2: 9 PM - 1 AM Monday: 10 AM -Close “Class X” Half Price Drinks/Shots for Sun, June 3 BARE Customers. Trivia, 9PM FAST 850-932-5520 “Lektric Mullet” Tuesday: Karaoke w/ & FUN www.KeySailing.com 4 PM - 8 PM Becky 8 PM LIP SYNC Karaoke with Becky ENTER LIP SYNC CONTEST Tues, 9 PM 9 PM - Midnight GROUPS, SINGLES OPEN 9 to 6 Whisky weather permitting Fri-Sat, June 8-9 Wednesday: $5 Crown HOBIE CATS PONTOON BOATS 9 PM-1 AM Rentals & Shots 7 PM-Close SAIL AWAY HOURLY/DAILY “Philo” Tyler Mac Band, 8 PM Include: Sun, June 10: All safety gear paddle Throwback Thurs: Expert boards “Ultra Violet” 1/2 Price Drinks w/Shaker instruction 4 PM - 8 PM Shirt, 7PM-Close Ask about Karaoke with Becky 5/31 Paul Killough 8 PM NEW! Video Your Vacation. eco kayak 9 PM - Midnight 6/7 Southern Breeze 8 PM Waterproof Cam tours 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd • across from Boardwalk PAGE 20 Island Times May 29, 2018