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Volume IX,X, NumberNumber 510 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida SeptemberJune 24, 3, 20132014 Bizarre Star Andrew Zimmern ComesHappy To The Beach Birthday America!

Look Inside for Tasty Times Special Section Tommy Grice is beach famous for celebrating the Fourth of July with a few friends sipping from liquor Theinfused Pensacola watermelons. Beach Chamber What has a startedrecipe for as success a casual using Beach star power and culinary talents to amp up the Sixth Annual 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 regardedparty inas one1972 of thewith most about versatile 8 people, and knowledgeable developed personalities into a in the food world. He’s the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s hitBeach series, Bizarretradition Foods with with hundreds Andrew Zimmern, of invited Andrew guests. Zimmern’s The Bizarre World, and his new series, Bizarre Foods America. Zimmern 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,gregarious earned fi rst hostplace hasin 2012. retired His Bushwacker his party, Pie but earned the tradition him a spot in the fi nals which will be Saturday at 3 p.m. Tropical birds and racing hermit crabs will delightcontinues. young guests. For more Pensacola on Pensacola Beach resident Beach’s Laken Harvey, Fourth top of right, has been to Taste of the Beach every year. Look for her in the Mermaid Parade on SundayJuly celebrations,and the Hula Hoop turn contest to pagein the Children’s2. Area. Rev up your engines! George Smith and his brother-in-law Mike Cook, bottom right, 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 June 24, 2014 Beach Declares Its Independence From The Mundane Fourth of July Weekend Events Set To Dazzle We hold these truths to be at the Gulfside Pavilion from 7 Friday, July 4 the sky ablaze with a fi reworks yc.org. self-evident that all who stand to 9 p.m. The regionally famous  Kids are cool at Shag- extravaganza beginning at 8:30  Castaway Bay Beach on the white sands of Pensac- show band from Louisiana fea- gy’s. Dangle a line in the wa- p.m. The pyrotechnics are care- Bash caters to the tween set ola Beach during the Fourth of tures talented vocalists with a ter or your feet from the dock. fully choreographed by Pyro with a kid-friendly DJ, water July weekend celebration are funky horn section. Tuned up Fishing poles provided. Miss Show of Tennessee and Cumulus balloon toss, limbo and hula equal in the pursuit of happi- for high-energy rock, R&B, Elaine says there will be games radio will sync up a soundtrack hoop contests. Waterslides and ness. Feast your eyes on fi re- swing, soul, zydeco, country and maybe a few magic tricks. of patriotic songs to be broadcast free prize give-aways. It’s ok works, heavenly bodies and and just about any other genre’  The zaniest thing you’ve on Soft Rock, 94.1. The fi re- to bring the whole family. Par- bikini contestants. Satiate your of music you can imagine. ever seen – Crab Racing at Cr- works are launched from a barge ents can sip and observe all the soul in salty waves and acts Dancing encouraged. A Second ab’s on the Beach. Seadog has in Santa Rosa Sound, but can fun from the comfort of the Tiki of eco-kindness. Glad hand a Line might form. Bring a lawn a black belt in funny. He serves be seen islandwide. Grab your Bar. Starts about noon and goes Moondog or pet a racing crab. chair and a cooler, but leave as the CrabMaster. Post time, 6 patch of sand. The Santa Rosa til 6 p.m. at Castaways. Located It’s an all American celebra- your pets and glass containers p.m. Kids, Oldsters and in be- Island Authority sponsors this at the southernmost end of the tion marking the two hundred at home. tween are welcome to step up twenty minute spectacular. The Portofi no Boardwalk. and thirty-eight years since the to the red circle, name a crab grand fi nale will dazzle you.  Watermelon Suck Off. founding fathers signed the Wednesday, July 2  The sizzle doesn’t fi zzle. Naughty name, innocent fun.  Kowabunga! Catch a and get ready to race. Come Declaration of Independence Portofi no Resort fi res up their Here’s the history… founded by wave at Innerlight Surf Camp back for more on Saturday and and you are invited. spectacular show at 9 p.m. The Tommy Grice, the party was by or check out the grommets Sunday evenings. Pinch-E and The Island’s chefs are resort is open to guests only, but invitation only. Coveted invi- learning to carve up the Gulf. She’s Got Leggs should be on making special meals to her- the sky high excitement is easy tees, drop bys, lookie-loos and Just west of Portofi no. Inner- the winner’s podium. ald one of summer’s busiest  to see from almost anywhere on throngs of party crashers made lightsurf.com for details. Sun sets at 7:55 p.m. weekends. The pubs and bars  Keep your eyes on the the east end of the island. it legendary. Jeff Goudey per- have live music, and libations Thursday, July 3 sky. The Escambia Amateur  Keep the fun factor fected the mash and mix ratio to quench your thirst.  Beach Church Bingo Astronomer’s Club sets up tele- high but remember to use com- of melon to tequila. No invite Here’s just a few of the of- is open to the public. Located scopes and high powered binoc- mon sense and follow the rules. required this year… the event ferings to get the party started: at the corner of Avenida 18 ulars at dusk at the Gulfside Pa- Florida law allows for sparklers, will be hosted at the Sandshaker and Via de Luna. Trolley stops vilion. They are generous with noisemakers and smoke for per- Lounge from 3 to 7 p.m. Open Tuesday, July 1 right out front. Games starts  Take a Free Ride on the their knowledge. Free and open sonal use. Nothing that explodes. to fun-loving people who are 21 at 7 p.m. Bring your friends.  Beach Trolleys. Service is 4 to the public to see the heavenly Fly By Radio at Floun- and older. Poke your straw in a Bingo, $20. Enter the Septem- bodies in the inky sky above der’s. Go early. The fans are spiked watermelon drink. Juke p.m. to Midnight, seven days ber 21 Custom Golf Cart give per week. Air conditioned and Pensacola Beach. They’ll be set crazy for this 80s cover band. to the Joe and Dave Show Band. away drawing. Tickets, $10 up on Saturday night, too. In the mood for some Guns N’ Collector’s edition t-shirts. Will open air seating available. and you need not be present to   The Pensacola Beach Roses or AC/DC? The Birming- there be a royal coronation for Johnny Earthquake and win. Feeling lucky? The Moondogs live in concert Chamber of Commerce sets ham based band brings it all. the Sultan of Slurp? A portion Good show and good hosts. En- of the proceeds will benefi t the core performance on Saturday Krewe of Wrecks. night. Sand dance fl oor.  Oh say can you see…the Saturday, July 5 runway at Bamboo Willie’s as  Wade, paddle or walk the annual Red, White and Blue along the Soundfront shoreline Bikini Contest models parade in to pick up litter. A group will front of the judges as the clock start from Red Fish Blue Fish at strikes fi ve! Preliminary and fi - 10 a.m. You can participate any- nal rounds, so fi nd a good spot where on the island. Be kind to to view the action. Hip Kitty the beach. plays at 8 p.m.  Patriots Regatta, hosted Sunday, July 6 by the Pensacola Beach Yacht  Mere Mortals practicing Club, just for the fun of it. First the very American sport of tri- warning 11:55 a.m. Captains try athlon. Arrive at the Gulfside Pa- to capture the fi ckle winds in vilion around 6 a.m. Gulf swim, the Spinnaker, Non Spin, and 14 miles cycling and one mile Multihull, Hobie Wave classes. run. TriGulfCoast.org for mem- Johnny Earthquake, center, and The Moondogs will perform at Bands on the Beach, Tuesday, July 1. Want to race? PensacolaBeach- bership. Only $40 to join. Campanella, Preston To Run For Santa Rosa Island Authority Island Times The Santa Rosa Island on the SRIA board for 12 years. the inaugural election in 1983. Authority is comprised of six Terry Preston offi cially en- The SRIA elected seat will members. Each of the fi ve Es- tered the race on June 20. Pres- appear on the General Election cambia County Commissioners ton serves as the president of Ballot, Tuesday, November 4. Post Offi ce Box 844 Shelley W. Johnson have an appointee and one SRIA the Pensacola Beach Advocates The Pensacola Beach Com- Publisher Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 member is elected by Pensacola and has been a Pensacola Beach munity Church serves as the 850-748-6878 Staff Writer: Madison Penico Circulation: Diana Harvey Beach voters. The position can leaseholder since 1979 and full Beach’s polling place. [email protected] Columnists: Kathi Lewis, Tom only be fi lled by a Beach resi- time resident for 7 years. Escambia County residents www.MyIslandTimes.com Garrison, Elizabeth Hewson, dent. The term is two years. The Santa Rosa Island Au- can log on to EscambiaVotes. DJ Zemenick, Terri McKamey, Dr. Thomas Campanella thority board composition was com for information about voter Published every other Tuesday No portion of this publication may be reproduced Charles Gheen, Susan Haselton- is the incumbent. Campanella amended by the State Legisla- registration, candidates, cam- without the consent of the publisher. Barr, Rick O’Connor, Joe Stukey lives in Villa Sabine has been ture and McGuire Martin won paign profi les and election dates. June 24, 2014 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 get it to turn. When my children I am at my worst with wine while wine spews out the top part company. I knew that gas May 17, 1983 were small, the manufacturers bottle corks. Imagine sitting at of the bottle like the Trevalon cap could be removed because If the world was full of had just begun putting those lids the head of the table desper- Fountain. You laugh. Don’t. the station attendant had been people like me, there would on medicine bottles that turn ately trying to open a bottle of This actually happens to me. putting gasoline in the truck for never be a need for tamper-proof around and turn around and turn wine, only to find bits of cork Often. Truthfully, one the two months. True. It could be re- containers. I can’t even open around until you press down at floating in the wine and pop- or three occasions when I have moved, but not by me. Finally, conventional kinds of packag- the arrow to open. I always had ping out on the table. Suddenly, successfully extracted a cork someone told me to turn it ing. Invariably, if the top of to ask the kids to get the lids off the irascible corkscrew gouges in its entirety from a bottle of counter clockwise, and it would a jar is a screw-on type with those bottles, so I could give the rest of the cork straight wine, I have become so emo- pop right off. I’ve never had threads, I have to pop it a bit them whatever it was they were into the wine bottle where it tional, I felt like just sitting the courage to try. Clockwise with a bottle opener before I can supposed to be taking. bobs and bobs and leers at me, there patting the cork, softly. or counter clockwise, lids, gas So much for cork screws. caps, corks and twist-on wires How do you open a plastic bag have all got my number. filled with vegetables or fruits So, it has come time to Beach Organizations Spread Good Cheer or alfalfa sprouts? Simple. You take stock of myself. I can usu- The Mardi Gras floats are Happy Sands. mists host an oratorical contest, twist the little closure gadget ally open egg cartons without still and the champagne fl utes are “We make sure that the poster contest and bike rodeo to the right or left or some way breaking the eggs. Most of the empty, but the work of Pensacola children in need have something at the School. They are also until it frees the top of the bag. time, I am able to unseal enve- Beach’s original krewe goes on. under the Christmas tree and Partners-in-Education. No matter which way I twist, lopes without tearing the con- The Krewe of Wrecks board a colorful basket full of Eas- The Pensacola Beach Wom- it tightens. I gave up on that tents inside. I can open an old remains active year round and re- ter goodies,” said Karen Cook an’s Club hosts one fundraiser process a long time ago. I tear fashioned box of cough drops, cently announced their charitable Cowen, krewe founder. annually. The Luck of the Irish holes in plastic bags, and drag but I am totally baffled by the giving campaign. Three local Bananimals volunteers will Fashion Show and Extravaganza the contents out through the kind packaged in the plastic organizations - Good Samaritan sell ice cold bottled water under allowed the Club to make sizeable hold. That’s easier than aspirin backed by foil. I cannot open Clinic, Manna Food Bank and the Beach Chamber’s Air Show donations to fi ve local groups. tops and beats wine corks by a baby gates, or remove trays Covenant Hospice were given Vendors Tent, July 11-12. The Recipients of the one thousand whole bunch. I like the mastery from high chairs. I am more $1,000 each. The Elk’s Youth proceeds will benefi t the Santa dollar donations are: Pensacola I feel over plastic bags. like to run into a Martian than Camp received a $500 donation Rosa Kids House. Beach Elementary School, Our Not too long ago, I stopped solve Rubik’s Cube. Well, you from the Wrecks. The Pensacola Beach Opti- Lady of the Assumption Catholic in a station which was self know, those tiny aspirin boxes The Krewe of Bananimals mists support youth activities, so Church, Pensacola Beach Com- serve. That meant I had to jump with the red arrows on the top at dedicates their contributions to the proceeds from their Kentucky munity Church, Junior Lifeguard out of my truck, disengage the the rear which say “Push Here the Santa Rosa Kid’s House, Derby Party will be dedicated to Program, and the Northwest gas cap, put the nozzle in the to Open”? Well, all I can say is children in foster care and the Pensacola Beach Elementary Florida Wildlife Sanctuary. The opening, fill ‘er up, pay the sta- it’s a good thing I don’t have most recently supported Camp School, among others. The Opti- Woman’s Club is celebrating six- tion and take off. All I did was headaches. ty years of service on Pensacola take off. The gas cap was one There is some consola- Beach which makes them the lon- of those that goes around and tion to a bumblehead like me. gest standing civic organization around and loosely clings to Everyone knows I wasn’t the on the island. The Club awarded the tank…not once planning to Tylenol murderer. checks at their June 19 luncheon.

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Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 They will take a two month break before resuming the hard task 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com of partying and good deeds. www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PAGE 4 Island Times June 24, 2014 ? ?? ? ???? ?? ? ? ?? ??? PEOPLE rivia? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ?? TThe doctor is in! Dr. Fran they weren’t last to answer either. ing the only wrong answer out of Albert hunted and pecked and The Trivia Master received dozens received. ALBERT GRADUATES Simmons and Jeremy Johnson, quickly discovered that the only an answer from Laura “The See if you can answer this in Pensacola Beach native both Beach Realtors, blow out state’s name that can be typed on Rookie” Jansen. Good work. a timely fashion. The sky will be Michelle Albert graduated from candles on June 24 and June 25, a single row of the keyboard is No shirt. Send your next answer on fi re on the Fourth of July with the University of North Florida respectively. Alaska. He was the fi rst person faster, Rookie. Kim Snooks, who pyrotechnics. The cadre of profes- in April with a degree in Health GINNY’S BACK to correctly answer the question works at Gulf Blue Vacations, sional fi refi ghters will be ready Science. She’s just 21-years-old. which bordered between data en- knew it was Alaska, too. to douse any errant embers. The Did you miss Ginny? Ginny try and geographical knowledge. There is a shroud of confu- Beach’s fi re department, although Sister Melanie, who works full- Sheehan has been on medical time at McGuire’s, is working The Trivia Master will look for a sion surrounding Gwen Foster’s at fi rst only volunteers, has been leave from the Beach Visitor’s special Island Times shirt for the correct answer and Walt Foster’s around a long time. How many toward a psychology degree at Center but is back at her post. the University of West Florida. longtime newspaper fan. wrong answer. At fi rst glance it years has Pensacola Beach had a Stop by and say hello to her. The Roundtable Royalty appeared “Ohio” was submitted fi re department? Their parents are Dr. Fran Albert She’ll give you an Eco Tour map and Monica Kellner. were in fi ne form although Lady by Wild Walt Foster. Whoa Walt. Move with a sense of ur- or a Trolley Times as a souvenir. Kim of the House of Cole could Then, up pops an email from his gency to send your very best KARATE CHOP PEANUT GALLERY not consult her Wise One. He is bride, Gwen saying she has “been guess to islandtimes@bellsouth. Rising Fifth Grader Jack What’s fun during the sum- not a typer. She nailed it anyway. out of school for one million net. Put Trivia in the subject line Landis has been a martial artist mer? The Thompson kids – Lau- The Queen of Wrong Answers years and did not correctly read and include your name and phone for seven years. He earned a black ren, Josh, Reilly and Madison Joanne Brooks sullied her record the question, so my fi nal answer number with your answer. The belt last week. Jack, whose proud – followed their dad Mark to with the correct answer. She is Alaska.” Good answer, way fi rst correct answer wins an Island parents are Dr. John and Lisa Lan- the Beach School gazebo to must abdicate her throne if she late, and stay away from your Times shirt. The deadline to play dis trains at Sexton Taekwondo. watch the oversized crane lift continues this trend of rightfully hubby’s phone if you are send- is Tuesday, July 1. Good Luck. He and little brother Jonah are the modular classrooms into answering. Pensacola Beach Elementary place June 10. Mark serves on Big Bob Dority popped up School students. the Pensacola Beach Elementary with the answer after thirty sec- Tops in Dance at ACES School’s board of directors. It onds of research. was a big day in Beach School Good to hear from Angeli According to Saltwater Rick JAZZ Monette Hodges’ Uzdevenes, Pete Falgout is a history. McMillan and Monika Cosson, bar game expert. Pete, who’s no who were eager to earn a shirt. BATON KIDS ROCK Sue Garnjobst is looking for stranger to the Texas Hold ‘Em Longtime Portofi no residents TAP Dancingly honorable mention and a t-shirt. 4444 Fun winner’s circle, won Floyd and Clara Smith usually HIP-HOP Kathy Christoff blamed her late the Sandshaker Pool Tourney, favor the peace and quiet of the answer on the scoundrel who hid BALLET Yours June 2. Pete has recently joined winter months at Portofi no. As the Island Times in a basket under his brother Freddy as a volunteer such, they were apprehensive TUMBLING the table in the foyer. Jean Luke driver to assist veterans in get- about the surge of 2,400 children and Jayne Drees weren’t fi rst but Pre-Register now for Fall 850-934-5821 ting to appointments and to run who stayed at the resort from errands. Texas. However, Floyd and Clara DRY DAY were mollifi ed by the children’s When Scott Luebcke took behavior. They hope to soon Darla Richardson to be his wife hear the pitter patter of little feet through the Portofi no halls as they two years ago, the rain poured Come as you are Dance in the sand Go where all day long. It was a deluge but await the visit of their nephew and the clouds parted and allowed grandchildren. Bike, boat or car Eat by the Sound the locals go the sweet couple to tie the knot. DOWN TIME 21 Via de Luna Darla reported that she, Scott and Monika Renee Cosson is ON STAGE Pensacola Beach daughter Brittany celebrated all Dave Jordan...Tues, June 24 at 6 PM settling down after a busy couple 850-916-5087 day culminating with dinner at of weeks. Monika volunteered True Blue...Thurs and Fri, June 26-27 at 6 PM McGuire’s. “Dry. Not a drop of at the Beach Church’s Vacation Tips for Lucy...Sat, June 28 at 6 PM paradisebar-grill.com rain all day,” laughed Darla. Bible School. Then she realized Chris Klein and The Boulevards...Sun, June 29 at 3 exactly how big her family was BIRTHDAY BRIGADE PM Monday Night Blues at the Cosson Family Reunion. BAR The June Birthday partiers w/host John Hart...Mon, June 30 at 6 PM Top 10 Florida should get together and have a After all of the fun and action, Beach Bars Chris Klein and The Boulevards... big blowout shindig. All kinds Monika is looking forward to Full Service of birthday cakes are being some time with her feet kicked Tues, July 1 at 6 PM Open Air munched this month. Anita up this summer. Bryan Lee...Thurs, July 3 at 6 PM Remesch was the guest of honor BEACH FIT The Last Straw...Fri, July 4 at 6 PM June 21 at a beachside bash Jessica Koch is always one to FIREWORKS...FRI, 4TH OF JULY AT 8:30 FOOD hosted by her husband Dennis keep it fresh. After fi nishing her FRONT ROW SEATS Remesch. Guests fl ew in from fi rst year at the University of West Try a Fred Burger Tips for Lucy...Sat, July 5 at 6 PM across the country according to Florida, Jessica has experimented or Sun, July 6 at 3 PM Dennis. Kathi Lewis, who dishes with new ways to go healthy for The Renunion Band... Renee’s Famous up a helping of gossip accompa- the summer. She just completed a Monday Night Blues w/host John Hart...Mon, July 7 at 6 PM nied by a recipe in “Peas, Por- Shrimp Salad strict 24 day diet challenge elimi- BEST FLORIDA BEACH BAR AWARDS ridge and a Dry Martini,” added nating such things as all-purpose Sunday, June 29 at 4 PM another year June 22. She’s fl our. Following her completion Paradise is #3 in the State of Florida! scheduling her annual gambling of the challenge, Jessica is still INN junket with the Sisters of the trying out different healthy reci- Stay and Play Beach to toast the day. Fred pes and staying fi t. Reservations • 850-932-2319 June 24, 2014 Island Times PAGE 5 SRIA Board Tackles Future After Taxes Board Member Ed Guernsey the tax litigation with Shell, Flem- Supreme Court issued their ruling like to continue to contest the abolished. There is no definitive brought the topic of ad valorem ing, Davis and Menge Attorney in March. taxation of the leasehold land. We plan before the Board on how a taxation, lease fees and the future Danny Kepner, who represented “Mr. Kepner has sent a letter should know the result in a couple future SRIA would be structured of the Santa Rosa Island Author- leaseholders on Pensacola Beach. to his clients stating their firm is of weeks.” or funded. Board Member Janice ity to the Board Member’s Forum Guernsey noted that Kepner’s no longer pursuing the improve- SRIA Attorney Mike Steb- Gilley believes that a planner who June 11. Guernsey advised the clients will no longer be contest- ment tax case,” said Guernsey. bins and Escambia County At- specializes in this type of transition board that he had discussed the ing the tax on improvements “The letter asked for the client’s torney Alison Rogers have been should be hired. recent Supreme Court ruling on to leasehold property since the decision on whether they would researching with some difficulty Executive Director Buck the way the transition from leases Lee noted that the lawsuits are to fee simple title transpired in far from over. Okaloosa County. Additionally, “The Portofino Homeowners SRIA Says Dog Parks Stay the recent flooding event paired Associations voted to move for- with the explosion at the County ward with their suit with regard to Leash Holders Need To Follow Rules jail have consumed the legal staff the land,” said Lee. “I would not in Escambia County. give up the ship just yet. But, we Kids, tourists and con- and supported his stance with a Vice-Chairman Janice Gil- In light of this information, can come up with a plan.” cerned beach residents filled speech well beyond his years. ley said none of the remarks Guernsey recommended that the According to Lee, the dis- the Santa Rosa Island Author- “We have two lovely dogs made her change her mind about Board task Stebbins to take the lead cussion should be on the August ity boardroom June 11 to talk and we love the dog park,” said the location and status of the dog in identifying legal issues. Committee agenda. about dog parks on Pensacola Marks. “We are responsible. We parks, however, she noted that The Santa Rosa Island Au- The SRIA meetings are open Beach. A number of residents pick up poop. I am all for getting it is incumbent on dog owners thority budget is funded through to the public. The next meeting is voiced safety, health and lack permits and acting responsibly.” to act responsibly and assist in the collection of lease fees, and Wednesday, June 25 at 5 p.m. in of enforcement concerns about The Board heard from nine policing the dog parks. should that funding source be re- the boardroom, #1 Via de Luna. the Dog Park located near their speakers and ultimately decided The parks are open from 7 duced or erased, then the SRIA and The agenda is available online at homes on Fort Pickens Road. that the two parks, located at a.m. to sunset, daily. Dogs are to its services will also be reduced or www.sria-fla.com. DeLuna Point residents parking lot “B” on Ft. Pickens remain leashed at all times and Tom and Patricia Wirth are Road and parking lot “E” past within the dog park boundaries. not opposed to dog parks, but Portofino would remain open Owners are required to clean up would like to see the one park and in their current location. after their pets. More informa- relocated. Board member Dave Pav- tion is available at VisitPensaco- “If dogs have to be on the lock wants more education and laBeach.com. beach, it should not be near information about the dog park a residential area,” said Tom locations and rules to be dis- Wirth. “It should not be where seminated. Free Star Gaze kids play. One of these days a SRIA Public Safety Direc- Fri & Sat little kid is going to get a fatal tor Bob West commented that disease and then we will all be there are too many residents and July 4 - 5 Dusk hanging our heads.” visitors who are allowing their Twelve-year-old Drew dogs to run on the beach which Gulfside Pavilion Marks was among the residents is prohibited, but he has not who favored the dog park concept fielded one report of a dog bite. Weather permitting PAGE 6 Island Times June 24, 2014

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We were healthy, happy This week’s recipe should tinue my beauty regimen, which and fi lled this island with life and also be treasured. I’m going Linda Taylor Murphy of course requires a certain many great traditions (some of make it as a celebration of any quantity of Vodka (not to men- which have grown tremendously fresh fi sh or seafood dish all 850-748-0865 tion the fun of getting there). I and contribute greatly to our summer! It’s better than hush Women’s Council of Realtors will keep dancing until my legs economy). We looked after each puppies. So, let’s cook…… refuse, then I will “chair dance” other, our children, our homes Crawfi sh Cornbread 2012 REALTOR of the Year (something I luckily perfected and our community. Our society 1 ¾ cups Cornmeal ¼ cup Flour (self-rising) in the Tiki Days when copious had no social boundaries and our 1 tsp. salt [email protected] liquid libations kept me glued to children played together (as did 1 tsp. baking soda LindaMurphyRealtor.com 6 eggs a bar stool in its prized location we), swam in every pool on the Mobile App: http://app.kw.com/KWF9096F independently owned and operated of Derelict’s Corner). And I am island and eventually grew up to- 1 medium onion, fi nely chopped ½ cup jalapeno peppers, chopped determined to continue enjoying gether. Even our Beach Deputies 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese (16 oz.) life, which quality may depend took care of us and gave everyone 2/3 cup vegetable oil Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market on my beloved Body Mainte- the same two choices: 1) get in 2 cans cream corn (14 oz.) Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! nance Specialist (whose name the front seat for a ride home or, 2 lbs. crawfi sh tails Fresh from the boats daily will not be mentioned in order to 2) get in the back seat for a ride In bowl, combine cornmeal, We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. protect the innocent). to jail. fl our, salt and baking powder. Refl ective? I have certainly In those bright sun-fi lled In medium bowl, beat eggs, • RED SNAPPER AND TRIGGERFISH been refl ecting on the enormous days of dancing in the sand, chopped onion and jalapeno • GROUPER AND FLOUNDER amount of friends and family the tourists were drawn to the pepper. Add cheese, oil, corn • OYSTERS AND SHRIMP who have predeceased me; some locals and went home thrilled and crawfi sh to beaten egg mix- • MUCH MORE! ture. Combine this mixture with 621 Cervantes Street beyond imagination. As each of with the stories and the unforget- MON - SAT 8 AM - 7 PM my beloved friends and relatives table memories. It was a time of cornmeal mixture and mix well. Pensacola • 432-4999 SUNDAY 8 AM - 6 PM have passed on to their next ad- halcyon days when the property Pour into greased 9 x 13 baking Call for directions from the Beach venture beyond this life, I have was leased and the Land Leases dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 55 asked, implored and shamelessly were honored, in addition to be- minutes or until golden brown. begged each one to please save ing legal and binding contracts Serves 10 or more. native cafe me a bar stool in that Great Tiki until their expiration. (I still re- If you were born in 1954, Serving Breakfast & Lunch in the Sky. That is surely gonna ceive correspondence addressed please contact me at kathilew- be one Helluva House Band. to: Leaseholder. I keep waiting [email protected] for a Grand 7:30 am to 3 pm Refl ecting on my life re- for the one addressed to: Land Celebration Party to honor all minds me how Blessed I have Owner. And I’ve seen the one of us entering our Sixth Decade. Homemade Soup been (and still am) to have lived addressed to: Taxpayer.) Party to be announced later this Hot fresh soups daily an extraordinary 60 years. Pain- Once again, as I have done year. ful losses and life lessons, along many birthdays, I decided to start Enjoy, share and have a Gumbo • Red Beans with the best of loving, giving this one by celebrating the day Happy Birthday America! Shrimp Chowder and caring parents, family and before. After all, it is the young- See ya in the kitchen…… 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 June 24, 2014 Island Times PAGE 7 SRIA Extends Trolley Routes Friends and Beach School classmates Pey- for Beach Air Show Weekend ton Bunting, left, and Madison Penico the car behind, Park East, located Natalia Dadisman spent Island Times just over a mile east of Portofino, some of their summer Parking is an eternally dif- caters to the event with plenty of days attending Vacation ficult issue during the Pensacola open parking spaces. Park East Bible School at the Beach Beach Air Show weekend, July will be included in Trolley routes Church. Friday, June 13 11-12. Island natives will advise until 6 p.m. The only catch to was declared “Water you to forgo the car and take the parking in this area is to make Day” where campers trolley, bike or walk to the site of certain to catch the last trolley at were treated to a water- the show. Trolley service begins 5:45 p.m. Otherwise, the return slide and aquatic games. at 7 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. journey to Park East will be a Mother Nature even got During this time, multiple trolleys long walk. into the act providing a will be running along the special No matter the chosen method deluge during the activi- weekend trolley route which has of transportation for the event, all ties. Peyton and Natalia been expanded to include Park Air Show spectators should arrive will be fifth graders at the East. Additionally, two busses early and fully prepared for a day Beach School in the Fall. will added to Saturday’s routes. on the beach. That means plenty After the end of the air show, two of water and plenty of sunscreen. trolleys will run from 6 p.m. until Complete Air Show details, midnight on the regular trolley schedules, pilot photos and help- route from Portofino to Park West. ful hints will appear in the July 8 PSC Jazzed About If it’s impossible to leave edition of Island Times. Marsalis Performance Jennifer Byrom, P.A. Attorney At Law Pensacola State College Environmental Tips Wills, Estates and Probate • Marital and Family by Jim Roberts presents jazz icon Wynton Mar- salis performing with Jazz at Lin- Law Child Custody • Juvenile Law ECUA, Public Information Officer Civil Litigation • Guardianship Law coln Center Orchestra at 8 p.m. Did you know…to recycle water your lawn or garden. 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Pet waste contains to classical. yogurt drink bottles. Rinse these bacteria, viruses and parasites that All proceeds from ticket thoroughly and remove the final can make water unsafe for swim- sales benefit PSC Performing Arts contents. Wash and squash before ming or drinking. Do not flush programs and student scholar- placing in your recycling bin. For pet waste. For more information ships. To purchase VIP tickets, more information visit ecua.fl.gov visit ecua.fl.gov call 850-484-1847 or reserved seats at pensacolasaenger.com.

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The Lizzard’s Tongue... by Elizabeth K. Hewson roll making ingredients, and microwave was ticking off the ness. The very nice customer for your current product." pushed the lever to 2. As she seconds to my gastronomical service agent asked me a litany My new KitchenAid just started to mix, I sauntered over reign. My kitchen kingdom of questions and within minutes arrived, so once again all are to the refrigerator. Actually I would all but crumble without she explained to me what was cooking for QUOKA. As she walked the four steps and pulled KitchenAid. So I called her going to happen next. "Mrs. takes her stand on the counter, I have officially designated out a bag of oranges which I service number, prepared to Hewson, in a few days, FedEx ready to mix it up at a moment's myself Queen of the Kitchen Ap- had to slice in order to manu- pay to have her fixed, and was will be delivering a brand new notice, I can only ask, “Cinna- pliances. Now there is no need ally juice with a hand press that immediately welcomed into the free standing mixer to you, along mon rolls anyone?” for a coronation parade to honor I bought while vacationing in KitchenAid Kingdom of Kind- with packaging and return labels Until next time. me, QUOKA; but I must share Ensenada, Mexico before the a story about my culinary king- Kid was ever born. dom. I am a kind and benevolent The next thing I know wielder of the greasy spoon. I try flames are shooting out of my to treat each of my loyal servants free standing mixer and black to only the freshest ingredients smoke is billowing throughout followed by a warm soapy water the upstairs of my house. Quick- rinse and a gentle wipe down ly I unplugged it and placed it with the softest of cloths. My outside of my house. Of course, faithful subjects display such I was relieved that I didn't have family names as Farberware, to call 911 as I am never quite Crock-Pot, Hamilton Beach, sure how many cars are parked Emerson, Keurig, Oster, Black at the corner of Avenida 18 and & Decker, Cuisinart and Sun- Ariola Drive and, if indeed, beam. I am even on a first name when it's parked in could a fire basis with a few -- Jack (LaL- truck actually make that turn. anne Juicer), George (Forman Following the only rule of my Grill), Jimmy (Margaritaville kitchen kingdom -- never fret Blender), and Mr. Myagi (Japa- over spilled wine, the liquor nese Steamer). This tragic tale, store is just down the street however, is about none other -- breakfast quickly became than the KitchenAid. Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with It all began when I moved fresh, but not from concentrate back to Pensacola Beach, to a pure Florida orange juice. No kitchen that was half the size I bacon. What can I say, I was was used to and with none of the distraught. storage. I was forced to choose. Eventually KitchenAid One by one, I sent my seldom cooled off and I brought her used, but much loved not so back into the house. I thought small kitchen appliances away. maybe 2 years in kitchen ap- Meat slicer. Pasta maker. 14-cup pliances was like 50 years in food processor. Just to name a human terms and she was just few. Each relocated to another having a hot flash. I removed her Julia Childs wanna be. I could mixing bowl and cleaned off the not, however, part with my brand black soot the best I could She new KitchenAid still in the box had oil dripping down her sides. free standing mixer. So it was I thought maybe she just needed one of the larger kitchen appli- a rest and would be good as new ances to make the move and has in a few days. I waited patiently, stood sentry on my countertop even hand mixed meatballs until just the other day. for dinner one night. Finally, I It was a glorious morning. summoned the courage to plug The kind that makes you want to her in. I got nothing. She had serve your teenager, in my case kneaded her last dough, fluffed the Kid, fresh squeezed orange her last eggs. No pun intended, juice, homemade cinnamon rolls she was toast. with a side of thick, crisp bacon. This sliced and diced me So I pulled out my KitchenAid, to my culinary core. It was as tossed in some flour and other if the countdown timer on the

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Jambo (Hello) Everybody! cial security age.” Laughing I could see in her eyes as she was out loud because it’s true. Of staring at me, that she was won- course, there is a broad age unusual and unique assortment dering, “How old is that woman?” range for collecting those won- of individuals. I am, of course, Standing in the queue at the Gulf derful “monies” as my grand- referring to our local paradise Breeze Post Office proves in- daughter calls them. So I let my residents. valuable for the casual observer. line-mate do the math. Drawn to this area for a va- Long lines are now my new best Declaring my life is just riety of reasons, but seem to live friend. These lines provide the beginning, I realize I have de- slightly outside of the box when rare privilege to visit with people cades ahead and decades have compared to societal norms. So I and learn more about myself than passed. Surveying the variety am not out of step while march- them, honestly. of humans standing in the lobby, ing to my own drummer. Like Turning to the cute younger it became apparent that remark- my best childhood lovey, this woman, I told her I am “of so- able wisdom comes from this community brings me comfort. WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE - Non-native to Pensacola I saw a very well dressed Beach, Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is native to the young woman disparagingly western Pacifi c shore. Do you have this growing in your scoffi ng at a young mother in yard? If so, contact Sea Grant Agent Rick O’Connor at 850- Nature Notes line. She had two young chil- 595-0012 or email roc1@ufl .edu for instructions and help By Rick O’Connor dren in tow and was desperately in eradicating this agressive plant. Florida Sea Grant , University of Florida / IFAS Escambia County trying to maintain order. The rebellious young boys were hav- ing none of proper Post Offi ce Pensacola’s Oldest Name in Retail a fibrous net-like root system etiquette. I looked at the well Downtown since 1910 good for trapping wind-blown coiffed woman and thought to The Invasion sand, vitex extends above ground myself, just wait until you have rhizomes from a taproot system. children of your own. You will REYNALDS Of Another The plant has become such put up a blanket apology to the Collectibles & Antique Mall a problem in the Carolina’s that Universe. I know I have. Alien Invader… a state task force has been devel- I made a decision as I exited Furniture • Art • Glassware oped to remove it. It has spread the Post Offi ce. I am going to in- Beach Vitex north to Virginia and south to the Dishes • Lamps Florida is no stranger to vite friends over more often for Daytona Beach area. It has been dinner, even though the house is & more exotic plants and animals, thou- found in south Alabama and in sands are brought here every year. not clean, the carpet is stained, Escambia County – on Santa the sofa has a blanket covering 36 E. Garden Street • Pensacola However some of these have Rosa Island. I have logged 22 lo- caused problems for the local the faded cushions and windows 850-438-1628 www.rcaamall.com cations on Pensacola Beach, most have years of dirt on them. I am environment and sometimes… of it small single plants or small the local economy. so excited for the new discover- groups of plants. [See photo, top ies the next decades will bring. Beach Vitex (Vitex rotun- of this page] difolia) is native to the western What magic and joy will come If you have this plant and your way? Pacific shore. It was brought are interested in removing it you to North and South Carolina in Make lines your new best can contact Sea Grant Agent Rick friend. You never know what the 1980s to restore dunes after O’Connor at 850-595-0012 or heavy hurricane seasons. The you will learn about yourself. email roc1@ufl .edu for informa- Quaharini (Until we meet again.) plant is low growing, extends tion on how to do so. long runner (rhizomes) along the surface of the sand, and produces a purple fl ower. The planting ex- tended over much of the Carolina We have gone back to coast and then problems began basics. Historic Pensacola to occur. Expect the same Step into our History One, the plant is quite ag- gressive. It extends its rhizomes incredible quality food in all directions and even across delivered in less time. Historic Pensacola Village sidewalks. It releases chemicals • that inhibit its competition, in SUMMER SPECIALS Pensacola Children’s this case native sea oats and • Buffalo Bleu Burger... Museum panic grasses. This results in thick quarter pounder toppped monocultures of the plant. with chicken strips, bleu T. T. 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PADDY O’LEARY’S IRISH PUB THE ISLANDER LOUNGE AND PACKAGE May the luck of the Irish be with you as you enter A bit of history. The oldest the Beach’s authentic Irish lounge on Pensacola Beach lo- Pub. Happy bartenders serv- cated in the Via de Luna Shop- ing Happy Hour priced drinks ping Center, about one mile east Monday thru Friday from 11 of the traffi c light. Specials, a.m. to 7 p.m. Have you tried daily. Dance on the pole. drink a Car Bomb? Electronic Darts. a shot. Shuffl eboard. Upstairs Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun. Live Cypress Room and Sundeck. music. All kinds of shenanigans. Live music. Just steps away Located in the historic district from The Break., our sister of Pensacola Beach, 49 Via de establishment. Open everyday Luna. Call 850-916-9808. www. for fun. 850-932-9011. PaddyOLearysIrishPub.com.

SIDELINE’S SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT BAMBOO WILLIE’S BEACHSIDE BAR SHAGGY’S WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL Score! Don’t miss a point. See it all in high defi nition - 11 A beach experience under the giant thatched roof. Open air Fresh seafood served overlooking Little Sabine Bay. big screens, 42 televisions. If it runs, jumps, races, it’s here. bar serving your favorites. Specialty Fat Tuesday frozen drinks Breezes are free to fl oat Famous for Thursday Wing Night. Burgers. Seafood and Ribs. like the Octane through the open air din- Kids menu for the 190. Live music ing room and side bar. JV players. Full on stage. Bikini Laid back, funky, family bar. Indoor or out- contests. Craw- friendly. Arrive by boat or door seating. Video fi sh Boil on Sun- car, bike or on foot. Open sports games. day afternoons. everyday at 11 a.m. in the Centrally lo- Willie’s Wear big red building on Pen- cated on Via de Gift Shop. Wa- sacola Beach Boulevard. 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Seeing Stars... this week’s horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April setting mode. However, you "offers" that sound too good to 19) Get your facts together and might need to be a little more be true. So continue to be skepti- become familiar with them realistic about some of your cal about anything that can't be before you have to face up aims. Best to reach for what is backed up with provable facts. to that interview. The better currently doable. The rest will CAPRICORN (December prepared you are, the easier it follow. 22 to January 19) Thrift is still will be to make that important VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- dominant this week. What you impression. tember 22) A setback is never don't spend on what you don't TAURUS (April 20 to May easy to deal with. But it could need will be available for you to 20) New information might be a boon in disguise. Recheck draw on should a possible (albe- warrant changing your mind your proposal, and strengthen it temporary) money crunch hit. about a recently made decision. the weak spots. Seek advice AQUARIUS (January 20 Never mind the temporary con- from someone who has "been to February 18) Staying close fusion it might cause. Acting on there and done that." to home early in the week al- the truth is always preferable. LIBRA (September 23 to lows for some introspection GEMINI (May 21 to June October 22) Coming up with a about your social life. Sort out 20) Creating a loving atmo- new way of handling a tedious your feelings before rejoining sphere for those you care for job-regulated chore could lead your fun-time fellows on the could pay off in many ways. to more than just a congratulato- weekend. Expect to hear some unexpected ry memo once the word reaches PISCES (February 19 to but very welcome news that the "right people." Good luck. March 20) It can be a bit daunt- can make a big difference in SCORPIO (October 23 to ing as well as exciting to find your life. November 21) What you might yourself finally taking action CANCER (June 21 to July call determination someone on a long-delayed move for a 22) Stepping away from an old else might regard as stubborn- change. It helps to stay with and seemingly insoluble prob- ness. Look for ways to reach a it when others rally to support lem might be helpful. Use the compromise that won't require you. time to take a new look at the a major shift of views on your BORN THIS WEEK: Your situation and perhaps work out part. love of home and family provide a new method of dealing with it. SAGITTARIUS (November you with the emotional support LEO (July 23 to August 22) 22 to December 21) You're still you need to find success in the You're still in a favorable goal- in a vulnerable mode vis-a-vis outside world. PAGE 16 Island Times June 24, 2014

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Siri also be the correct route. After going Engineering Firm To Present Improvement Draft To SRIA Serving Gulf Breeze and the Beaches since 1987 Baskerville Donovan Engi- current codes. neer Mike Langston will present The engineering fi rm, which • WILLS, TRUSTS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY a draft and review of potential is under contract with the SRIA, • PROBATE/ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES projects to the Santa Rosa Is- was tasked with developing a • INHERITANCE DISPUTES land Authority at the June 25 program for continued review Committee Meetings. The is- and implementation to address • REAL ESTATE LAW sues included in the report will needs on Pensacola Beach. • CONDOMINIUM AND HOA LAW be public access to facilities, The meeting begins at 5 p.m. • GUARDIANSHIP AND SENIOR LAW stormwater and drainage, trans- at #1 Via de Luna and is open to John S. Bordelon portation elements, roadways, the public. The agenda is avail- • SELECT PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS Master of Laws parking and compliance with able online at www.sria-fl a.com. 2721 Gulf Breeze Parkway 850-934-1000 www.lawbordelon.com PAGE 18 Island Times June 24, 2014 Never Hurts To Tri motion will keep us limber and sented by the Capt’n Fun Runners By Charles Gheen motion will keep us “young.” (CFRs), is a signature Pensacola usiness uzz USAT Certifi ed Race Director If you’re walking that’s fi ne. If Beach event annually for runners B•••••••••••• B ••••• Santa Rosa Island Triathlon you’re swimming, biking, paddle and walkers. It features a great boarding, surfing, doing yoga, course from Gulf Breeze across BE OUR GUEST Venues Today announced the list pilates, yard work or some other the Bob Sikes Bridge that ends Pensacola Beach Chamber with the Pensacola theatre top- type of aerobic activity, it’s all in the Pensacola Beach Visitors President Nicole Stacey reminds ping out at $2.5 million for the good. Just stay in motion. Sitting Center parking lot. Over the years Beach residents that the Visi- year. is your enemy. The more you sit, the CFRs have raised lots of mon- tor’s Center is open seven days NEW POST the harder it is to get up and get in ey for the Big Brothers Big Sisters per week at 9 a.m. If you have If you have been to Cast- You Don’t Have To Run motion. You want to slow down of Northwest Florida through this house guests or visitors, please aways and noticed a familiar face, Yesterday, I went to the your aging? Stop sitting! race. It’s on August 2, starting at bring them to the Center for an it’s Buck Lee, Jr. He’s the new Laundromat because, well, some- People ask me, often, how to 7:30 a.m. and registration is now offi cial welcome. The Center of- manager handling band bookings times you just have to. I went to get started exercising, how to get open. The race details can be fers maps, brochures and details and entertainment. wash four pairs of running shoes in shape, how to take up running found at www.bbbsnwfl .org. As on events. HILL’S REPORT in a front-end loading machine or triathlon, how to lose weight, a long-time member of this great BAND VISIT State Representative Mike since my conventional washer how to get motivated? The brutal group, I’ll be volunteering on the After JP Soars played their Hill returned from Tallahassee doesn’t do a good job on them. I truth is it’s easy – you decide that race course and I certainly hope gig at Paradise in June, they with a long list of accomplish- was still dressed in athletic gear you want to change what you’re to see you there! popped in to see the music gurus ments. His letter highlighting from going to the gym and an doing. You decide that you’re not The Sandestin Triathlon at Reynaulds Music Store in Pen- the session is available online older woman said, “well, you going to accept your norm any is coming up on August 23 at sacola. The band was pleasantly at myislandtimes.com. You can must be a runner” and I acknowl- longer. You decide you are not the Sandestin Resort in Destin. surprised by the big selection of email the Legislator at Mike. edged that I do run, albeit slowly. going to settle for your current This is one of the longer “sprint” antiques and objects d’art. Hill@myfl oridahouse.gov “I wish I could run” she said, level of activity any longer. You triathlons and one of the harder decide you’re going to raise your ones because it’s always very hot CROSSWALK WONDER YOU’RE INVITED “but I can only walk.” Jenny Schaller Leidner is a standards. And then you take the and humid. You swim a half-mile, Massage Envy is hosting The truth is none of us re- concerned citizen and wants to hardest step in running (or walk- bike 20 miles and then run four a Grand Opening Celebration ally have to, or need to, run. We ensure the safety of pedestrians ing, etc.)…..that fi rst step out the miles. I have run this race a few Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30-7 all just need to stay in motion, on Pensacola Beach. To that end back door. times and I’m impressed with the p.m. at their new location across the more intense the motion, the she has created an online cam- Do you need discipline? Do job the organizers do in putting from the Andrews Institute. Enjoy better. Motion is good for us, paign to gain support and encour- you need motivation? Do you it on. You can fi nd all the details massages, prizes, food and drink. age Escambia County to enhance need support? Yes, yes and yes, and register at www.sandestintri- the safety of island crosswalks. BLUE SKIES but you can do it. You can do it athlon.com. The Red, White and Blues Her Facebook page is Improve Lady Skippers for yourself. You really can. Don’t forget the Don Mc- Week on Pensacola Beach begins Pensacola Beach Crosswalks. This year the Ronald Mc- Closkey Seafood Festival 5K is with the Blue Angels Circle and Good work, Jenny. Ready Their Donald House of Northwest Flor- on September 27. It promises to, Arrival Maneuvers, Wednesday, ida will again hold its Firecracker once again, be a classic down- TOP SPOT July 9. It’s followed by daily prac- Crews For All 5K race in downtown Pensacola. town road race. This is one of the Congrats to the staff and tices and dress rehearsals up to Usually held around the Fourth Pensacola Runners Association’s management at the Saenger The- the Air Show Day, July 12. Look of July, it will be on June 28 this largest races and features a fast, atre for having the highest gross for all the details in the upcoming Female Race year at 7:30 a.m. It’s usually the fl at run/walk course and a great box offi ce sales in the state of edition of Island Times, July 8. Early registration is now hottest road race of the year and post-race celebration at Seville Florida. The industry publication open for the 2014 Race for the I’ll be volunteering at one of the Quarter. This is a “don’t miss” Roses Regatta & Gulf Yachting water stops to ensure our runners event for your fall race calendar Association (GYA) Women's and walkers stay hydrated. More and you’ll want to be a part of the PHRF Championship, held Au- information is available at http:// action. Registration information gust 2 and 3 at Pensacola Beach www.rmhc-nwfl .org/. is available at www.pensacola- Yacht Club. The Bushwacker 5K, pre- runners.com. The Race for the Roses is open to all boats with a valid GYA PHRF rating and will be Happy Hour held August 2. Entry fees are $50 Mon-Fri • 11 to 7 per boat. The GYA regatta, held August 3, is open to all spinnaker boats with a valid GYA PHRF Texas Hold’Em rating. Registration to sail both events is $75. There will also be • Trivia • Darts • a women's Hobie Wave regatta on Stunning Gulf Breeze Waterfront Home August 3 with an entry fee of $40. 4/3.5 High end features and attention to detail. $999,900 MLS #448434 For entry forms or more 49 Via de Luna information, visit www.pensaco- paddyolearysirishpub.com labeach-yc.org. An early bird 916-9808 Call discount of $10 per boat will be given to all who register by July Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun Dennis Remesch 25. Check-in and late registration will be held at 5 p.m., August 1 850-324-2667 850-384-7607 at Pensacola Beach Yacht Club Monday: Sandshaker, 7 PM www.denrem.com followed by a skippers' meeting. [email protected] Proceeds from the events Tuesday: Sabine Sandbar, 7 PM help support women's sailing and Wednesday: The Islander Lounge, 7 PM the Escambia-Santa Rosa Special Thursday: Paddy O’Leary’s, 7PM Olympics sailing team. June 24, 2014 Island Times PAGE 19

Sertoma Hosts Family Fishing Rodeo Mark Soprano shows off the big Event includes education program, art vendors and silent auction Red Snapper he Enjoy a weekend of fi shing top three Lion Fish anglers. gifts and certificates. All the landed opening with your family and friends The leader board will be on- details of the Silent Auction day, June 1, on- June 28-29 at the twenty-fourth line at www.familyfi shingrodeo. and Raffl e items are listed on board the Chief. annual Sertoma Family Fishing com and updated from 1-5 p.m. the Rodeo website. If you are Mark says be care- Rodeo at Gulf Breeze South each day. looking for unusual marine art, ful not to hold the Shoreline Park. There’s plenty of refresh- the vendors area includes ten still lively fi sh too Anglers will be weighing in ments. Fried fish Plates will our local artists exhibiting at the close to your body beginning at 1 p.m. daily hoping sell for $5. There will be free Rodeo site. as the tail could be to capture the top spot in one of hot dogs and hamburgers for All proceeds of the Rodeo used as a weapon sixteen fi sh categories. New this all entrants. Soft drinks are also go to the support of many local of last resort by year is a Lion Fish category, so available for sale. youth projects and the youth the fi sh. spear fi shermen are encouraged There is a Silent Auction services agencies in Santa Rosa to enter. with items totaling over $6,000 and Escambia Counties. The youth fi shing scene is in value. Items include overnight The entry tickets at Gulf always hot. There are 13 cat- and two night stays in New Breeze Bait and Tackle, Hotspots egories for anglers aged 14 and Orleans, Biloxi and Pensacola Bait and Tackle, Pensacola younger. Beach, four night stays at resort Beach Fishing Pier, online at “We are having a youth hotels, merchandise baskets, www.familyfi shingrodeo.com. Fishing Educational Program for dinner certifi cates for many lo- All the details of the Rodeo, our Junior Anglers presented by cal restaurants, merchandise and including schedules, Rodeo Fish Florida,” said Wil Pergande, services certifi cates. Program, Score Board, and event committee. “This is a very If you feel lucky, there will about Sertoma can be found on educational experience and will also be a Raffl e with premium familyfi shingrodeo.com. include a rod with a reel and fi shing box on completion of the course. This is a great opportu- Men’s and A beach tradition nity for our local youth interested • Men & Women’s CasualWomen’s & Outdoor Clothing SINCE 1973 in learning how to fi sh correctly • Hiking & BackpackingCasual Gear & and catch that Big One.” • Snow Ski Apparel Outdoor Awards include the coveted • Rock Climbing Gear,Clothing Ropes & Shoes Watch July 4th Skip Tanner hand hammered • Kayaks replica fi sh trophies for fi rst place • Men & Women’sHiking & CasualBackpacking & Outdoor Clothing Fireworks Snow Ski Apparel and Custom Coin Medallions for • HikingRock Climbing & Backpacking Gear, GearRopes & Shoes from our deck! second and third place with cash. • Snow IndoorSki Apparel Rock Climbing Wall HATS Merchandise gift awards can be • Rockwww.weatherfords.net Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes earned for top men’s divisions • Kayaks • Mondays • Specials and for the Lady Angler. Cash 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822 awards are being given for the 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822 All Day! 1/2 price BARE, 10 am til close. Texas PM HATS Hold Em 4444Fun & Trivia, 7 One Stop Shop for the Watersports Enthusiasts • Tuesdays • 8pm to Midnite Karaoke with Becky 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822 SALES • Wednesdays • 8pm to Midnite Live Music • Thurdays • T-shirt Nite 1/2 price drinks w/Shaker Pensacola & Beach RENTALS PM PM at the Shirt,7 to close. Hippie Radio at 8 • Sundays • 9 pm to Midnite Karaoke with Becky Boardwalk Fri, June 27 PARASAILING KAYAKS Something Huge, 9 pm SINGLE/TANDEM Sat, June 28 • 9 pm SMILE HIGH CLUB Sat, June 28 Feel the Thrill ~ Join the Club! Florida’s Best Hannah Wallace, 3-7 You won’t stop smiling - Beach Bar Party even if you try with Sun, June 29 Something Huge Dunnottar, 4-8 pm WAVERUNNERS Fri, July 4 Watermelon FAST 850-932-5520 Buzzcut Suck Off & FUN 8 pm - 1 am sponsored by www.KeySailing.com Premier Beverage Fireworks, 8:30 July 5 • 3-7 pm OPEN 9 to 6 weather permitting Sat, July 5 HOBIE CATS PONTOON BOATS Dave & Joe Show Band, 3-7 SAIL AWAY HOURLY/DAILY Rentals Buzzcut, 9 pm Include: Sun, July 6 All safety gear paddle Lektric Mullet 4-8 pm Expert boards instruction Ask about 850-932-2211 NEW! Video Your Vacation. eco kayak Sandshaker.com Waterproof Cam tours 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd PAGE 20 Island Times June 24, 2014