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Volume IX,XV, Number Number 10 6 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida SeptemberJuly 3,9, 20132019 AllBizarre EyesStar Andrew On Zimmern The Comes SkiesTo The Beach United States Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team Performs At Pensacola Beach Air Show

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The Pensacola Beach Chamber has a recipe for success using 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 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, and his new series, Bizarre Foods America. Zimmern will be at Taste of the AreBeach you Saturday ready for from the 1 Sneak to 4 p.m. Pass The when festival, the which Blue Angelsshowcases jet comesPensacola screaming Beach’s acrossrestaurants the beachincludes at athe dessert lowest contest. altitude Chef allowable? John Flaningam It’s impressive of Crab’s, and top startlingleft, earned for fi therst placethrongs in 2012. of air His show Bushwacker novices Pie and earned veterans him aalike. spot inThe the Pensacola fi nals which Beach will be Air Saturday Show promisesat 3 p.m. Tropical chills and birds thrills and racing as the hermit United crabs States will Navy’sdelight Flightyoung Demonstrationguests. Pensacola Team Beach takes resident to the Laken skies Harvey, along withtop right, a list hasof civilian been to pilots, Taste ofJuly the 10-13. Beach It every is estimated year. Look that for 11 her million in the peopleMermaid worldwide Parade on willSunday attend and Blue the Hula Angels Hoop Air contest Shows in this the Children’syear. Will youArea. be Rev one up of your them? engines! Then, George fl y over Smith to page and his two brother-in-law for air show Mikeschedules, Cook, bottom tips and right, tricks. 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 ingredientsPhoto courtesy for the of twoUSN day buffet of fun is on Page 2 and in Tasty Times, a special four page festival, pull-out section. PAGE 2 Island Times July 9, 2019 Blue Angels Thrill Air Show Fans Fans will get thrills and Veterans Flight Team fl ying their you where you need to go. The water to benefi t the Santa Rosa Cool off with a Dixon Shaved chills during Pensacola Beach WWII era Stearmans; Pensacola routes will be extended to Park Kids House. Ice or a Pensacola Beach favor- Air Show Week, July 9-13. The Beach Hotelier Julian MacQueen East, located a mile east of Por- Helpers: ite Kona Ice. There will be give- sky is fi lled with screaming jets, fl ying his Grunman Widgeon tofi no and Park West at the end of If you feel the eff ects of the aways from JJ Talbot Law, Vision acrobatic aircraft, celestial stars G-44 amphibious plane; Ken Fort Pickens Road. The service heat such as dizziness, headache Auto Glass, AT&T, Advanced and twangy music. It’s fi ve days Rieder and Shaun Roessner of will run all day. At the conclusion or worse, trained staff is on site to Dermatology and Levin Rinke of family-friendly, free entertain- the Redline Aerobatic Team fl y- of the air show, you will want to help. Emergency medical person- Realtor Chip Reynolds. ment on the white sands of Pen- ing RV-8 speed demons; Kevin be on the fi rst set of busses and nel are plentiful and will know Branches of the military sacola Beach. Coleman fl ying a one-of-a-kind trolleys, otherwise it is a long just what to do. will line the show site with ki- The Modern Eldorados will Extra 300SHP; Mark Sorenson wait for them to return. Transpor- Escambia County Public osks and hands on activities blast onto the Gulfside Pavilion and Mark Nowosielski with Ti- tation to Park East ends at 6 p.m. Safety and Escambia County for all ages. United States Ma- stage for Bands on the Beach. ger Airshows: and Skip Stewart After 6 p.m., only the three beach Sheriff ’s Offi ce are staffi ng in rine Corps recruiters are a big The free concert begins at 7 p.m. fl ying Prometheus, a biplane that trolleys run the regular route until anticipation of a record breaking hit with young and old off er- Tuesday, July 9. Music fans will roars and races. In addition, and midnight. crowd. There will be 57 Pensac- ing prizes to strong armed visi- experience country and rock ‘n’ the U.S. Coast Guard will per- What To Bring: ola Beach Lifeguards on the site, tors at their chin–up bar. Look roll the way it used be. Sit in your form a helicopter search and res- A load of patience and a cool- and a full corps of deputies to for the giant infl atable Marine. beach chair or hit dance fl oor. cue (SAR) demonstration next to er full of water. Sunscreen and keep everyone safe. Navy pride soars with a number Have Breakfast with the the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. snacks. Beach chairs and umbrel- First responders typically get of kiosks, lots of free stuff , too. Blues on Wednesday, July 10. The Blue Angels fl y at 2 p.m. las. Beach businesses will be open a large amount of medical calls Army and U.S. Air Force will While the Navy’s Flight Dem- It all leads up to Saturday, and serving before, during and on Blue Angel Weekend – many be part of the Show Central fun. onstration Team performs their July 13 when the Casino Beach after the show. Come early and are heat and alcohol related. They The Search and Rescue helicop- Circle and Arrival maneuvers is turned into Show Central browse some of the gifts shops. advise to stay hydrated, wear sun- ter will land in the western park- at 8 a.m. over the white sands with vendors and kiosks open- Flo Flounders has everything you screen, and be aware of what to ing lot after their demo. of Pensacola Beach, you can ing well in advance of the noon need for a great beach day. do in an emergency. There will be Float My Boat: enjoy breakfast at one of the start time for the 2019 Pensac- Northwest Florida Great a medical tent set up at the Public The waterways around the beach’s restaurants or pack a ola Beach Air Show. Dane Rescue’s Katie King warns, Safety Building. island are packed with vessels. beach picnic. After the sun sets Friday and “This is not an occasion for Fido, “In the event of bad weather, If you plan to boat, arrive early. The Blue Angels command Saturday, join the Escambia Am- or any other pets for that matter. especially lightning, have a plan,” Use care. the sky on Thursday, July 11 for ateur Astronomers club members Dogs are only allowed at the two cautioned Greenwood. “Listen to The U.S. Coast Guard ves- a warm-up performance, often at their Star Gaze. They set up designated dog beaches on ei- offi cials. Seek shelter in a sturdy sel will serve as centerpoint mirroring the actual show. The telescopes at the Gulfside Pavil- ther side of the island, neither of building or your vehicle. Large out in the Gulf. As always, it’s Blue Angels jets scream across ion and invite everyone to see the which are a great vantage point groups should make a plan and worth walking over to see the the horizon at 2 p.m. moon, stars and planets. for the air show. Pets are not al- have a rendezvous point should fl otilla in the Sound and Little A Blue Angels fl ight dem- To Plan Your Air Show Day: lowed anywhere else. And any they become separated.” Sabine Bay. Swimmers should onstration showcases choreo- Your Arrival Maneuver: person found leaving a pet un- Hear ye, Hear ye: use caution near the hundreds graphed refi nements Come early. Plan to attended in a vehicle may face Bonnie and David McDon- of pleasure craft. of skills possessed by stay all day. Parking is criminal charges.” ald bring the power of Boogie, Clean Beach: all Naval aviators. It free in the public areas Where to sit: Inc. to the Air Show. Everything Leave only your footprints. includes the graceful and fi lls up fast. It is not The show can be viewed from weather announcements, That means take everything home aerobatic maneuvers of unusual for the Casino from almost any vantage point lost children and the offi cial- with you. Do not leave beach the four-jet Diamond Beach parking lot to reach on the sand and beyond. The cen- sounding Blue Angels narrators supplies, cigarette butts, trash Formation, in concert capacity at 6:30 a.m. The terpoint is near the Gulf Pier. Be will be broadcast to the spectators or your kids for someone else to with the fast-paced, fi rst entrance into Ca- mindful of your surroundings. through their speakers. They let deal with. high-performance ma- sino Beach parking lot is Don’t walk or stand on the dunes. you know when the Gulf closes to Exit Strategy: neuvers of its two solo Blue Angel #1 on Via de Luna, next to And, leave only your footprints swimming and give the all-clear Chill out. If you don’t have pilots. The team illus- Capt. Eric Doyle, USN Sidelines. You can access on the beach. to get back in. to rush, don’t. Walk to a nearby trates the pinnacle of parking from Fort Pickens Keep Your Cool: At the conclusion of the Blue beach restaurant. Get in the air precision fl ying, performing ma- Road in a new entrance past the The Gulf is open for swim- Angels performance, in a moment conditioning. Go shopping. Go neuvers locked as a unit in the re- Sheriff ’s substation. Residents ming under the watchful eye of of pure patriotism, crowds pause swimming. nowned, six-jet Delta Formation. will tell you, ride the trolley, bike the Pensacola Beach lifeguards to listen to the national anthem. If you are compelled to leave The Air Show dress rehears- or walk to the show site. Good except during the air show per- The American fl ags fl uttering in immediately, use care. Be patient. al is Friday, July 12. Spectators advice. Special Trolley service formances. The Gulf closes from the beach breeze make a perfect Be sober. are entertained from noon until 2 begins at 7 a.m. Friday, running 11:45 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. reopens ending to a great day. Deputies will direct traffi c. p.m. by an impressive list of civil- the regular routes until midnight. until 1:45, then closes at 1:45 Mole Patrol: Use courtesy when driving. If ian pilots. Pensacola Beach’s air At 6 a.m. Saturday, three p.m. until after the Blue Angels The Baptist Cancer Insti- you are on your bicycle or on show civilian line up includes the trolleys and ten busses will whisk performance. All other water re- tute is sponsoring a skin screen- foot, the same things apply. mains available for swimming – ing for the thirteenth consecu- The Pensacola Beach Air after all, this is an island. There tive year. The skin cancer check Show is hosted by the Santa Rosa will be a giant water mister set up station, located at the Public Island Authority. Island Times at the Casino Beach. Safety building, will operate on “The Pensacola Beach Air Stay hydrated. Offi cials Friday, July 12 from 8 to noon. Show is a fantastic spectacle and stress the importance of water Let them look you over. No ap- attraction for tourists and locals all day long. Dave Greenwood pointment necessary. alike to be able to enjoy every Post Offi ce Box 844 Shelley W. Johnson Escambia County’s Water Safety Show Central: summer,” said Santa Rosa Island Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Publisher Chief, “As a rule of thumb on a Pensacola Beach Chamber Authority Executive Director 850-748-6878 Circulation: Diana Harvey typical day a person needs at least coordinates a mini-marketplace Paolo Ghio. “We welcome ev- [email protected] Columnists: Kathi Lewis, Liz Hewson, two quarts of water. Then factor under the oversized white tent. eryone to come experience the www.MyIslandTimes.com DJ Zemenick, Terri McKamey, in extra for work performed or Shop. Blue Angels souvenirs will magic of fl ight along our pristine, environmental conditions.” be available. Sip. Grab a bite. sugar-white shores.” Published every other Tuesday Charles Gheen, Rick O’Connor, No portion of this publication may be reproduced Susan Haselton-Barr, Joe Stukey, The Krewe of Bananimals The Relay For Life Team will be For more information, go to without the consent of the publisher. Terry Preston, Sharla Gorder will be selling ice cold bottled raising funds through food sales. www.visitpensacolabeach.com. July 9, 2019 Island Times PAGE 3 ...Barefoot on the Beach F������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 July 28, 1993 ricade the motorist’s entrance at some point, there is a break no way to get there without A golf course may or may The Islander Newspaper to prevent further desecration down that would prohibit that the assistance of a four-wheel not materialize on the 372 acres. Environmentalists are al- of the dunes. This has been a construction, the Authority will drive? George walks back there The tract may or may not be ready fi ghting a battle against a partial deterrent. look at alternative plans. and finds pieces of pottery placed in preservation. Recom- golf course on Pensacola Beach, Who, then, enjoys one of Although some Escam- which indicate the presence of mendations will come from the although the matter of what may the island’s most beautiful sites? bia County citizens like SRIA Indians living there hundreds SRIA, based on the combined fi nally happen in the 372 acre In an eff ort to fi nd the best use Board Member George Eckes of years ago. Is there a means results of environmental and war has not yet come before for the land, the SRIA hired are able to roam through the of developing the area to allow economic studies. Isn’t it a little the Santa Rosa Island Authority. Wallace, Roberts and Todd to site without harming the dunes, nature loving residents to have bit too soon to fi re shots in a Gabriella Faddis, in an eloquent conduct an environmental study. how many are there who have an easy access? battle that hasn’t even begun? editorial in Sunday’s Pensacola The study found that the area is News Journal, pleas for the enjoyed by birds, animals and end of the golf course concept, various flora and fauna. The leaving the acreage just as it is study located the wetlands for for generations and generations the Authority, but it did not rule of children and their children’s out the possibility that a golf children to enjoy. course could be built and used all Leaving the area “just as it within environmentally sensitive is” has led to some strange prac- constraints. John Fernsler, who tices which have wounded the made the presentation, did tell dunes and placed the abandoned the SRIA that securing permits fi sh hatchery under a siege of tar- for the golf course would be bur- get practices with loaded guns. densome and time consuming. Empty shells and broken pieces The study has been fi led for the of glass sparkle in the pine time being, while the Authority needles which carpet the area. awaits the results of an economic Four wheel drive owners have feasibility study which is still in constructed their own roads, progress. If the economic study cutting thoughtlessly through produces favorable results, there the dunes wherever they chose. is little doubt that the Authority The Island Authority, during the will pursue the possibility of Plastic Symptoms Bryan Galvin and Heather Bolint hiked 1200 miles of Florida coastline picking up past year, has attempted to bar- constructing the golf course. If, plastic debris. Their environmental awareness effort concluded on Santa Rosa Island, June 30. The strangers became friends on a mission, so they teamed up for four months of cleaning up plastic, sharing their story. They walked along the Gulf’s sandy shores, shoving the plastic into a burlap sack, adding it to the previous Mark Your Calendar day’s haul, stored in their truck bed. All this effort is to accomplish their mission to inspire and promote an SRIA: Wednesday, July 10, SRIA Full Board Meeting, 5 p.m. SRIA Board- eco-conscious lifestyle while sharing data from the fi eld to build solutions and alternatives to our dependence room, #1 Via de Luna. Agenda available at sria-fl a.com on plastic. Plastic Symptoms sends a message to rethink and refuse single use plastics. BCC: Thursday, July 11, Budget Committee of the Whole, 9 a.m. 221 Michael and Pam Craighead, who are friends of Galvin’s mom, hosted them on Pensacola Beach. Palafox Place. myescambia.com. For more, 850-595-4940 BCC: Thursday, July 18, Public Forum 8:30 a.m. Board Meeting, 9 a.m. 221 Palafox Place. myescambia.com, Questions? District Four 850-595- Raw Lunch 4940 Oysters Specials SRIA: Wednesday, July 24, 5 p.m. Committee Meeting. SRIA Boardroom, Mon- Fri 11-2 #1 Via de Luna. Agenda available at sria-fl a.com Fresh Helpful Contact Numbers Gulf Dinner Escambia County Sheriff’s Offi ce Non-Emergency Dispatcher: 850-436-9620 Seafood Specials (9-1-1 for emergencies) Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM Animal Control Pensacola Beach: 850-595-0097 Santa Rosa Island Authority: 850-932-2257 (Report unpermitted construction to Developmental Services) Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Stranded/disoriented turtle: 1-888-404-3922, #FWC or *FWC or 850- 916-5636 (NPS Wildlife Response) CATCH IT ALL! OPEN EVERYDAY at 11am native cafe Our latitude will Sports WINGS OPEN EVERYDAY in Hi Def 7:30 am to 3 pm change your attitude 40 TVs 79c Daily Specials Every Thursday  Waterfront Dining  Specials 8 Big Screens Homemade Soups  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite Fresh Fish Tacos  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness Gift Shop Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster Specials Pensacola Beach Always On Be kind to the Beach. 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 Reuse • Reduce • Recycle 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinespensacola.com PAGE 4 Island Times July 9, 2019 ? ?? ? ?????????? Trivia? ? ?? ? PEOPLE The Trivia Master is fi nding razz-ma-tazz of the air show. He graduate with a Master’s Degree water. Unfortunately it was the a cool spot to hang out while the bought the next round, so the TM BIG WEEKEND Congratulations to Sam and in marketing and public relations, winds at 30,000 feet that took the beach goes air show crazy. One was obligated to remain seated. after only four years in college. air out of his sails. Complications of his drinking buddies pounded Bar room etiquette. Anita Fare from Milton. They won the Blue Angels Weekend Her proud mom Kristen says Jill with his international flight to his fi st on the bar and spouted Everyone else is planning plans to go to law school. Antigua, where he is now train- off just like he does every year, their strategy for surviving the drawing hosted by Independence for the Blind. According to Tim ing, forced him to miss the Junior “Paint those planes grey and send week’s end.If you have Blue SIZZLING JULY Olympics. Gil hated to miss this Goodman, who helps orchestrate Mary Ann Claus is celebrat- them to the fl eet.” Apparently, Angel Fever, there’s no cure. So, regatta hosted by the Pensacola the Independence for the Blind ing July in a big way. She rolled that former chopper pilot thinks pack your ice chest and see if you Yacht Club as he knows and loves fundraiser, this the fi rst time the into the month as the hostess for there’s way to much ado over the can answer these questions. the water here. At least he was Fares made a ticket donation. The the Santa Rosa Towers supper able to spend some time at home lucky couple will be enjoying club. It’s a group, started by Harry 1. When was the Blue Angels Team established? with his family and friends. the air show weekend from their Purcell, who meets monthly to 2. Where was the fi rst Blue Angels Air Show? gulf front room at the Hilton on enjoy dinner and a bunch of wine. TWO CENTS ON TOLL 3. How many Blue Angels pilots have there been? Pensacola Beach. Each member takes a turn as host. Michael DeGiacomo moved 4. On average how many people view the Blue TRAVEL TALES The party did not stop there. Mary his family to Gulf Breeze last Ann’s birthday is Fourth of July. year. He wrote to Island Times, “I Angels each year? Melanie Waite and daugh- ter Celene Sessions traveled to Next up - Blue Angels weekend. never realized how bad the traffi c 5. Do the Blue Angels perform overseas? Scotland for a week of tours and The party never ends. gets. As an outsider I think I see 6. How do the jets get to each show site? feasts. The launch of the trip was things diff erently. ROCK STAR May I suggest that you rocky and included being strand- Karen Cook commanded the 7. How far can the F/A-18 fl y on a full load of move the toll booths to the Exit ed by weather in Atlanta. When stage on July 2. It’s her birthday fuel or with external fuel tanks? side of the bridge? This would they fi nally got to Scotland and eve, so she started at Crab’s with surely relieve the town of the 8. How much does an F/A-18 cost? their wet luggage caught up with friends for happy hour. Then, beach toll back up traffi c prob- them, they toured famous castles, she was a special guest of the 9. What are the lowest and highest maneuver lem. Then people can monitor the hit golf balls at St. Andrews Golf band, Johnny Earthquake and heights performed during an air show? traffi c visually or by an app, and Course and had their fi ll of sticky The Moondogs. Karen got her 15 leave at their own convenience. 10. What is the closest distance the jets fl y to pudding. Melanie laments that the minutes of fame during Bands on Or Plan 2: put the toll fi rst day’s delay kept her from the Beach while throwing Mardi each other? booths on the north side of the getting to the scotch distillery. Gras beads to the crowds. She’s bridge where you can widen the Maybe next time. perfected that throw after all her road to four lanes. Right now years in the Krewe of Banani- STRAIGHT As there are two lanes on the bridge ANSWERS mals. What will she do next? 1. The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Pensacola Beach resident Jill that slowly go into a four lane Marks is making her mark at the NO GO FOR J.O. toll booth. ordered the establishment of the team on April 24, 1946. University of Alabama where she Gulf Breeze sailor and Island I don’t know if my two cents 2. Craig Field, Jacksonville, Florida, on June 15, 1946 was named to the President’s List. Times cover boy Gil Hackel can helps but it is cheaper than an 3. Including the 2019 season, there have been 267 demon- The rising senior scored straight easily tackle any winds on the engineering study.” stration pilots and 37 Flight Leaders/Commanding Offi cers As in the spring term and is set to 4. An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron dur- ing air shows each year. Additionally, the Blue Angels visit more than 50,000 people a show season (March through November) Go Where The Locals Go during school and hospital visits. From local acts to bands from across the 5. Yes. Throughout the years, the Blue Angels have had world, Paradise hosts a variety of music styles ranging from blues to roots to funk. limited opportunities to perform overseas. In 1992, the team Check online at ParadiseBar-Grill.com Land here completed a European tour performing in Sweden, Finland, or just come on down. for Russia, Bulgaria, Italy, the United Kingdom, Romania, Spain Blue Angels Upcoming... Air Show and Germany. The most recent overseas trip occurred in 2018 Thurs - Fri - Sat to perform in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. July 11-13 6. The demonstration pilots fl y the jets to each show site Thurs - Fri - Sat 7. The F/A-18 can travel approximately 1,000 miles on a full Food & Fun July 11-13, 6 PM load of fuel without external tanks. Adding the external tanks Chef John’s Daily John Hart, Tyler Mac, extends the range to approximately 1,200 miles. Lunch & Dinner Paxton Norris and Friends 8. The basic acquisition price of a single F/A-18 A Hornet is Specials Sun, July 14, 3 PM approximately $21 million. The cost of additional weapons- ~ The Blenders Full Service & Tiki Bar Thurs, July 18, 6 PM BIN related equipment varies according to the confi guration, and MondaysG 7-9O use of each aircraft can signifi cantly increase the total price. ~ Chauncy Crandall Friendly Staff Fri, July 19, 6 PM PM 9. This varies due to weather conditions. The highest is the Big Al & The Heavyweights vertical roll, performed by the Opposing Solo (up to 15,000 Stay and Play inn Special Rates Sat, July 20, 6 PM Come as feet) and the lowest is the Sneak Pass (as low as 50 feet) Reservations you are 850-932-2319 True Blue performed by the Lead Solo. Sun, July 21, 3 PM by bike, 10. The closest the planes will fl y to each other is 18 inches 21 Via de Luna Pensacola Beach Corporate America boat or during the Diamond 360 maneuver. 850-916-5087 paradisebar-grill.com car. July 9, 2019 Island Times PAGE 5 SRIA Board Discusses Lease Renewals, Draft Ordinance Leases were the featured tion will be further discussed at to Congress. Board Chairman Karen Sin- from the audience. topic of the Santa Rosa Island the next Board workshop. “There is no reason for you del concluded the discussion by The Santa Rosa Island Au- Authority June 26 Board work- The second workshop topic guys not to pass an ordinance,” tasking the staff and attorney to thority Full Board will meet, shop. Discussion on standardizing delved into a draft ordinance she railed. “Let’s move forward review, compile documents with Wednesday, July 10 at 5 p.m. at the renewal process for non- which was passed down from on this. No more delay tactics.” regard to the input received and #1 Via de Luna. The meetings are negotiable leases earned consen- the Escambia County Commis- Pensacola Beach Advocates schedule another workshop. She open to the public. Agendas are sus among the Board members. sion to the SRIA. The SRIA was President Terry Preston asked accepted no further comments online at www.sria-fla.com. Non-negotiable leases typically asked to review or re-write the the SRIA Board to consider three are renewable under like terms draft which prohibits the sale things – is the ordinance neces- and conditions for additional 99 or lease of unleased properties sary to accomplish something year terms and are subject to ad and reaffirms the 1947 deed. new, does it meet your mission valorem taxation on both land and The proposed ordinance was re- and is it enforceable. She noted improvements. quested by the members of Save that the proposed ordinance re- The SRIA Board sched- Pensacola Beach on the heels of states law that is already being uled a series of workshops to a non-binding referendum which adhered to. discuss lease renewals after the was overwhelmingly supported The PBA supports the pres- Beach Club Condominium’s by the voters in November 2018. ervation and conservation of lease was renewed by the SRIA While the SRIA board can public land, and the retention of on like terms and conditions. The weigh in on the wording of this the current dwelling cap which Beach Club lease’s low fees drew ordinance, they are not able to prohibits unfettered development. criticism from Escambia County enact an ordinance. That is the The PBA wants to compel the Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and task of the County Commission. Board of County Commission- the Commissioners demanded to The SRIA, however, was created ers to require a unanimous vote review each lease’s renewal terms by and has statutorily prescribed before any change could be made from that point forward. powers given to them in the to the cap of 4,126 dwelling units The SRIA has most recently Special Act in Chapter 24500. It or any transfer of excess building approved renewal of two non- is their oath to comply with the units from one property to an- negotiable residential leases that Special Act. other. This, according to Preston, have passed through the County Mike Stebbins, attorney for preserves the nature of Pensacola without comment. To renew, a the SRIA, removed wording “to Beach and protects the public’s leaseholder must engage an attor- prohibit any privatization through access to the sandy beaches. ney to draft a renewal and bring sale or lease of currently unleased Board member Brigette that to the SRIA for approval. properties, especially conserva- Brooks said, “I appreciate ev- Board member Janice Gilley tion and preservation properties eryone’s goal to preserve and wanted to make sure everyone on Santa Rosa Island” from the I appreciate your vigilance. I understood the differences in draft ordinance. He notes, “In my must support the ordinance as negotiable and non-negotiable opinion this infringes upon and presented by our attorney since it Santa Rosa Island Authority Executive Director Paolo Ghio, right, leases noting that some leases restricts the authority delegated does not conflict with the Special shares a lighthearted moment with outgoing board member Janice Gilley are subject to an adjustment in to the SRIA under Section 3 of Act. I would like to address the fees upon renewal; others are not. the Special Act.” current dwelling cap for possible at a farewell reception, June 26. Gilley, who served on the SRIA Board She added that the SRIA board In essence, the remaining inclusion.” for seven years, is now the Escambia County Administrator. needs to watch out for those that language merely reaffirmed the can be negotiated so as not to be restrictions of the 1947 deed. viewed as derelict in increasing Board members accepted their bottom line. the attorney’s opinion. Board Beach resident Darell Mc- member Janice Gilley noted that Intyre asked the board to give it is the SRIA’s responsibility to subleaseholders equal footing remain in sync with the Special when it comes to renewing a Act that created the SRIA. master lease. He said the master Elected member Dr. Thomas leaseholder has no reasonable ex- Campanella commented, “Chap- pectation of an automatic renewal ter 24500 is the ruling statute and thus the SRIA could incentiv- that we operate by. The Special ize the master leaseholder to offer Act trumps and supersedes any a buyout to those subleasees. ordinance.” Leaseholder Bill McMillion Save Pensacola Beach touted suggested rather than the current the November referendum to double taxation, offering fee sim- preserve the public’s access to ple title or incorporating as a city Pensacola Beach, but their speak- would end the discussion about ers’ concerns centered around standardizing lease renewals. fee simple title. Save Pensacola Ariola Drive resident Eliza- Beach member John Nixon feared beth Hewson told the Board, “You what goes on behind the scenes, are my landlord and I am the ten- calling for the ordinance to of- ant, yet I had to pay almost $500 fer protection against a billion to get my lease renewal drafted dollar land grab. Save Pensacola and recorded. A landlord should Beach’s Dianne Krumel vehe- provide the lease, not the tenant. mently protested the new word- However, I am willing to give you ing and said the ordinance was that renewal language to use as necessary to add protection and a template for renewing leases.” time for the public to react should Lease renewal standardiza- another bill for fee simple be sent PAGE 6 Island Times July 9, 2019 �ea�, p�r�id�� �n� � ��� m�� ��� BY KATHI LEWIS I was feeling proud of my sweet thought and warmed my animals (especially deer) away nephew Drew Abercrombie heart with even more love. from the dark, two lane roads from Albany, Georgia as he wait- Then the DJ cranked up after between Dothan and my family's ed underneath the arch decorated dinner was served and the dance homes. for his Mom and Dad's Renewal fl oor quickly fi lled with my great I pray that God continues of Vows at their Fiftieth Wedding nieces, nephews and kids of all to guide and protect our special Anniversary. His parents are my ages who were ready to blow off "Boys in Blue," the world re- sister Sharon and hubby Gerald. a little energy, tired of having to knowned and pride of our Navy I was feeling pretty proud of be still and quiet. What fun we - The Blue Angels! It's impos- them, too because I believe that had 'cause you know yours truly sible to see them perform too in my immediate family, they had to get out there with the kids! many times. There's no such are the fi rst to make it to their I was so happy and thank- thing. It's not just watching fi ftieth. (Unfortunately our Dad ful to be there. My husband them, it's also feeling it. Lord, passed on to his heavenly home Bill, did not get to go, but has they stir up so many emotions in 18 months before he and Mama completed his treatment and is me I end up trembling on weak reached their fi ftieth.) Gerald healing well. I knew he was in knees. Not knowing how to had our cousin Wayne Allen as good hands with our grandson feel, if I'm gonna pass out, grab Best Man and Sharon was es- Jesiah staying with him. We are another cold something or hang corted down the aisle by her also extremely proud of Jesiah. on for the ride. My eyes are con- daughters, Cindy Wiggins and And I am extremely proud of stantly searching the skies for Florida Beach Bar awarded Paradise Bar and Grill their Top Ten Kay Ray. Everyone was beauti- my husband who was told by his sight of them and still they man- Beach Bar plaque in a June 30 ceremony. Paradise Owner Fred Sim- ful enough to bring tears to my oncologist that the esophageal age to sneak up on me from be- mons, left, and General Manager Renee Mack accepted the award on eyes. Drew quickly dried them cancer has been killed "deader 'n hind. How is that even possible? behalf of their entire staff . The bar continues to earn a top spot in the as he said, "Daddy face Mama. a door nail." I'm not sure where Don't know after 35 years and statewide contest with its genuinely unique beach atmosphere welcom- Mama face Daddy" and we all that particular adage came from don't think the answer's coming ing locals and tourists year round. erupted in laughter. or even exactly what it means.... anytime soon. Sharon and Gerald's daugh- but it was sure fun to say! For these precious and spe- ters along with their loving hus- I had planned a short three- cial Navy Pilots, I off er the best Blue Angels Ornament bands and families got together day trip to Georgia, but my Southern recipe I know - hot or and planned everything. Not air conditioner quit and it was cold, topped with ice cream or only that, they created magic cheaper to order online and not, it's one of my favorites and with the perfect decor compli- wait for parts. Rod, my almost grows best in my home state of Blue menting their parents and the brother (he's married to my sis- Georgia. (I'm so happy I copied beautiful Church Sanctuary. ter Gail), always rescues me and these from Brenda's recipe box Sky Their creativity extended into repairs whatever's broken when so I can share them.) the Reception and Social Hall I'm there. I ended up staying 9 So, let's cook...... Gift where the party began. wonderful, special, loving, shar- Easy Peach Cobbler Cousin Wayne's Daddy used ing, healing days of remember- 1 Cup fl our to be our favorite Uncle. Uncle ing and being able to talk about 3/4 Cup sugar Shoppe 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Coy would give you a nickel if our Brenda, who left us in Febru- 3/4 Cup evaporated milk 850-932-7100 Tiger Plaza Next to Sonic you let him rub your head! We ary. My niece Melissa said she 2 - large cans sliced peach- loved getting that nickel. What was sorry my car broke, but she es, undrained we didn't know was Daddy was sure was enjoying the extra time 1/2 stick butter doing the same thing with our with me. Mix together fl our, sugar cousins. Wayne certainly inher- We agreed God knew we and evaporated milk. Melt but- ited his sense of humor from his needed more than 3 days. Some- ter in 9 x 11 baking pan in oven Dad. He picked up the micro- one always asks if I travel alone at 350 degrees. Pour peaches phone and stated: "I understand to Georgia and my response is over melted butter, then pour as the Best Man I am required to always, "No. I have God the Fa- fl our-sugar-milk mixture over make a toast to the Groom and ther, His son Jesus and the Holy the peaches. Do not stir! Bake his Bride. Well, to tell the truth Spirit with me. God protects me at 350 for 45-60 minutes. Serve I'm not much into making toast with an invisible shield when my hot or cold. Add ice cream or so let's just get this over with!" speed goes a bit over the limit. whipped cream. Store left-overs At that instant he grabbed Thank You Jesus who often has in refrigerator. a plastic bag from inside his tux to “take the wheel” from me and Enjoy, share and please be jacket and casually slung it to the Holy Spirit gently guides all kind.....See ya in the kitchen Gerald. It delivered a single slice of toasted bread! As the whole room erupted in laughter for the Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market second time that day, my family Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! and I knew his Daddy and our Fresh from the boats daily Daddy were very proud of him. We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. So were we...that was classic. I was honored by Drew who • RED SNAPPER AND TRIGGERFISH said, "We have another very spe- • GROUPER AND FLOUNDER cial lady with us today and it • OYSTERS AND SHRIMP 850-261-2462 happens to be her birthday. So • MUCH MORE! 621 Cervantes Street cajunstitchery.net • [email protected] we are all going to sing Happy MON - SAT 8 AM - 7 PM Birthday to her." It was a very Pensacola • 432-4999 SUNDAY 8 AM - 6 PM cajunstitchery.etsy.com • cajunstitchery.blogspot.com Call for directions from the Beach July 9, 2019 Island Times PAGE 7 Nature Notes By Rick O’Connor Sea Grant Agent University of Florida IFAS/Escambia Extension The Thing About Sharks [This is the fi rst of a two part probability of it happening. We worldwide. And not all of those series on sharks attacks.] all take risks every day – riding in died. Most did not. The recent attacks on swim- a car, smoking, drinking alcohol, Which state? mers in North Carolina have eating bad food – which can lead • Since 1837, 828 attacks 9 W Galvez Ct. $859,000 once again brought up the topic to heart issues and the number one (57%) occurred in Florida. This of sharks. And of course, “Shark DELUNA POINT killer of humans worldwide, and equates to 4.5 attacks per year. Panoramic unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico Week” is coming up. It is under- more. Many of these we do not • Florida is number one, fol- from this post-modern 4BR/3BA home. standable why people are con- consider risky. We feel we are lowed by Hawaii and California. MLS 545829 cerned about swimming in waters in control, understand the risks, What about counties in Florida? were animals weighing several and are managing them. Those • Since 1882 there have been CONTACT OUR AGENTS hundred pounds with rows of risks we have little control over 303 attacks (36%) in Volusia Joe Billingsly · Megan Bithos sharp, sometimes serrated, teeth – shark attacks – seem more of County. This equates to 2.2 at- Nancy Born • Jennifer Cole are lurking. It is also understand- a risk than they really are. The tacks per year. Rick Golden · Ginger Green able that local tourism groups car is far more dangerous, yet we • The total number of attacks Nance “Robby” Greene are concerned that visitors are do not hesitate to zoom onto the in Florida panhandle counties Ardythe Haas concerned. Sounds like the movie interstate. since 1882 have been 25 – this is Stephanie Harrington "Jaws" all over again. Let’s conduct a simple risk 0.2 attacks per year for the entire Susan Kennedy • Dominic Lauber So, what is the risk? assessment of shark attacks… panhandle. David Owens It is good question to ask What is the hazard of concern? Enjoy your time here on the Kathy Billingsly Ray · Fen Shi for anything we feel uncomfort- • Being attacked by a shark Gulf coast. Be careful driving and Fred Simmons able with. Hiking in Rockies • Dying from the shark attack try to eat healthier. Joe Stanton • Sandy Zern where bears might roam. Hik- How likely is the event? Be sure to read Part II of Kevin Hayes ing in wetlands of • The Inter- "The Thing About Sharks" in our Florida or deserts national Shark July 23 edition. 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There is no entry fee. The event events/1025928670893785/ PAGE 8 Island Times July 9, 2019 Innerlight Hosts Clean The Sabine Innerlight Surf Shop is host- Drowsy Poet, overlook Little propriate for the weather, bring Dog House Deli is providing Little Sabine Bay. ing a litter pick up event, “Help Sabine Bay are keenly aware of sunscreen and a refillable water free red beans and rice after the Gincauskas, who coordinates clean up the Sabine,” Sunday, the need to keep waterways clean. bottle. clean up. Ocean Hour’s weekly clean-ups July 14 at 4:30 p.m. Meet at While there is no surf in Little There will be prizes, pro- Sharon Gincauskas of Ocean commented, “Innerlight has done Pensacola Beach Marina, 655 Sabine, it is frequented by paddle- vided by Red Fish Blue Fish, Hour encourages everyone to at- a wonderful job of organizing and Pensacola Beach Blvd., and vol- boarders, fishermen, sailors and Crab’s on the Beach, Drowsy Poet tend this clean up. 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Petty Officer 3rd Class Katherine Baker a Gulf Breeze native and 2016 Gulf Breeze High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Whidbey Island, a warship which transports and launches U.S. Marines from sea to shore as part of amphibi- ous assault operations. Baker is an electronics techni- cian aboard the dock landing ship operating out of Little Creek, Virginia. A Navy electronics technician is responsible for keeping the communi- cations, radar and navigation systems online along with other electronics onboard the ship. July 9, 2019 Island Times PAGE 9 SRIA Unveils Mobi Mats Sharla Dawn At Dawn Pensacola Beach’s Sharla Dawn Gorder is the author of “My Vices Collide, A Celebration of Being a Little Messed Up.” The book is available at Geronimo’s on Pensacola Beach and Pizazz in Gulf Breeze.

Refl ections Refl ections, so compelling, yet always a bit distorted. I must remember that. The way I remember things, be they the happiest days of my life or The Santa Rosa Island Authority unveiled its new Mobi-Mats on Pensacola Beach the grimmest, do not necessar- June 28 at an offi cial ribbon cutting ceremony at Casino Beach. At the ceremony are (L to ily “refl ect” the absolute truth of R): SRIA Executive Director Paolo Ghio, SRIA Board Chairperson Karen Sindel, Escambia those days. Commissioner Robert Bender, Center for Independent Living Executive Director Carolyn And that’s okay. In fact, Grawi along with Kathy Wilks and John Collins, Pensacola Beach Chamber President from a psychological perspective, Alison Westmoreland, SRIA Director of Administration Robbie Schrock, Susan Foster and Danny Broxson from Center for Independent Living. it’s more than okay. It’s neuro- A Mobi-Mat is a portable rollout, non-slip matting that is temporarily or permanently logically expedient. According laid down on the ground to provide grip and access for all wheelchairs, strollers, and to psychologist Daniel Gilbert, pedestrians on mobility-resistant sand, grass or other soft and unstable surfaces. in his brilliant (hilarious) book on Funded by the SRIA and deployed by Escambia County Public Works, the mats the tricky workings of the human will be at Casino Beach: east of the Public Safety Building and one is stationed west of mind, Stumbling on Happiness, The Dock Bar; Park West: One mat is located on the sound (north) side near the two our brains do not so much retrieve pavilions; Moms Beach (Quietwater Beach): A Mobi-Mat is stationed near the lifeguard tower; Boardwalk Beach: A mat is located just east of the Quietwater Beach shell; and memories, as they reweave them. Baby Beach: A Mobi-Mat is located off Avenida 18 on the sound side. If you’ve ever been baffl ed my wedding day as having been Think on these things, y’all. After the ceremony, Ghio assisted Wilks into the Gulf in the new fl oating wheelchair. by a family member’s account among the best days of my life. Life is what we make it—and as it The Mobi-Mat and the fl oating chair gave her an opportunity to experience fl oating in the of a past event because you were (And it was mostly lovely.) But turns out—how we refl ect upon it. Gulf for the very fi rst time. there, and that’s NOT the way it it’s all of the subsequent infor- happened, you don’t need to call mation about this union—and them out. Believe it or not, their this man I wed—that colors this “tapestry” is probably no less memory with the bright hues of fabricated than yours. happiness and fulfi llment. Mar- Not that we’re all pathologi- rying Ted may have been among cal liars. But we are all somewhat the best decisions of my life, but pseudo-logical when it comes to the day itself was—as weddings recollection. Our brains take mil- tend to be—somewhat stressful, lions upon millions of snapshots and ultimately exhausting. (And day after day, year after year. I may have drunk a tad bit too That little glob of gray matter be- much champagne.) tween our ears cannot store every Gilbert sums up this “fi lling- single sight, sound, smell, taste in trick” of the brain beautifully— and texture of each occurrence in “Perceptions are portraits, not our long lives. It compresses our photographs, and their form memories with clips, key phrases reveals the artist’s hand every bit or features, then fi lls in the rest as much as it refl ects the things retrospectively. portrayed.” This is yet another And the really interesting case arguing in favor of optimism, thing about this “remembering,” of hope, of faith. If my current is that information that is taken perceptions eff ect not only my in after an event greatly alters the present reality, but my past remi- memory of the event itself. Our niscences as well, let my “artist brains are so adept at doing this, hand” learn to paint “whatsoever that we don’t even notice. For things are lovely” as the Apostle example, it would be “pseudo- Paul in the Bible encouraged us logical” for me to “remember” to do. Theatre Presents Once Upon A Shoe The Pensacola Little Theatre comfortable shoe—and move to proudly presents “Once Upon a an old sneaker across the tracks. Shoe or The Rhymes and Mimes The children decide to "put on of Mother Goose and Her Trav- a show" to save their shoe, and eling Troubadours,” by Joseph in Garland and Rooney tradi- Robinette. The show will run July tion, they enact eight of Mother 20-21, 27-28. Goose's best poems. Mother Goose sadly an- Tickets are $7-$13. Visit nounces to her children that they www.pensacolalittletheatre.com must leave their home—a large, to purchase. PAGE 10 Island Times July 9, 2019 Leap Class Includes Beach Teacher Sunrise and Sunset The Pensacola Chamber leaders to gain an understanding by Susan Haselton-Barr Foundation announced the Lead- of the issues facing the Greater with Safari-Su ership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of Pensacola area and develop the Jambo (Hello Everybody)! many women prefer to keep the 2020. Participants were carefully leadership skills necessary to selected for their professional Fingers, nose, eyes and toes-- toe nails short, there are some to push back the cuticle. Make address them. To date, more than Close the door and here we goes. who like to have the nails stylish achievements, commitment to the 1,500 individuals have com- sure you do not remove them Northwest Florida community, This was my mantra to my chil- and beautiful. However, while completely, you don't want to pleted the Leadership Pensacola dren after getting in the car. filing the nails, make sure you do leadership skills and potential. program. injure the nail fold as it may lead Among the 2020 Class is Pen- Here is Part Two of my not cut them too short. to infection. Participants accepted into Fingers-Toes Tips for summer: Every few weeks, trim your sacola Beach Elementary School LeaP are involved in a combina- Massage your feet with teacher Jordan McKinney. How to do a Pedicure toenails to keep them healthy and moisturizer. It will keep them tion of retreats, day-long seminars Wash your hands before you strong. Trimming them the wrong Founded in the fall of 1982, and at least one community proj- from drying out. LeaP is a 10-month-long program start with your feet. We already way results in ingrown toenails, Let’s look to the past only as ect for which the class uses its discussed the foot soak recipes which can be quite painful. Trim designed to identify, foster and resources and talents to enhance it gives us pleasure. Let’s look to inspire current and emerging last week. them straight across, rather than the future only as it gives us hope. the Greater Pensacola region. 1. Remove nail polish. trimming the edges into a curve. 2. Remove the dead skin. Reminder: avoid trimming Dry the foot with a clean towel. them too short! File to remove Scrub the dead skin particularly the hard to reach callus between off of the heels. This will be easy the toes, without causing injury after soaking. to the surrounding skin. 3. Trim your toenails prop- 4. Soak your feet again for erly. Trim your nails just like 10 minutes. Gently push back the you do during a manicure. While cuticles. Use a wooden nail stick

The Pensacola Beach Woman’s Club celebrated members with birthdays in June at their June 26 meeting at the Pensacola Beach Church Fellowship Hall. Celebrants included (L to R): Pam Allen, Carla Rich, Barbara Harris, Barbara Fleischman, Chrissy Cook, Barbara Altemeyer and Bettie Lee Sundstrom. Library Offers Programs For Teens and Tweens Tech Club and Bibliobabblers Meet Monthly The Gulf Breeze Library of- p.m. This group is open to ninth fers programs for young techies through twelfth graders who are and readers this month. The 14-18 years old to discuss the Tween/Teen Tech Club meets read-of-the-month with friends Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m. at at the Gulf Breeze Library. the Library. It’s open to tweens This month’s selection is and teens, ages 10-17, who are “Across the Universe” by Beth interested in robotics, coding, Revis. It’s a sci-fi novel which Arduino, virtual reality, and all earned a place on the New York things tech-related. Times bestseller list and is the Beginners through expert first of Revis’ triology. level are invited to this robot- The Gulf Breeze Library ics and tech club. Meetings are is located at 1060 Shoreline held the fourth Tuesday of each Drive, just across the bridge month. from Pensacola Beach. Find Also for teenagers, the Bib- additional information at www. liobabblers Teen Book Club santarosa.fl.gov/libraries or call meets Tuesday, July 30 at 6 850-981-7323. July 9, 2019 Island Times PAGE 11 PAGE 12 Island Times July 9, 2019 Zero Miles Marathon Adds Seeing Stars...... Contests, Pub Crawl To this week’s horoscopes August Event Schedule ARIES (March 21 to April your Leonine logic to get you to So, follow your instincts and feel 19) Don't be surprised if, in spite agree to "favors" that you would assured they will lead you to the Get your drink on before and ined event and includes a Beer of your well-made plans, some- normally avoid. Take a new look right decision. Good luck. after you complete the first ever Belly Contest, Mankini Swimsuit thing goes awry. But don't worry. at what you've been asked to do CAPRICORN (December 22 Pensacola Beach 0.0K Marathon, Contest, Fill the Cooler Sand Your knowledge of the facts plus and see if you've been misled. to January 19) Hold off on mak- Saturday, August 24. This event is Race followed by a Pub Crawl your Arian charm will help you VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- ing a personal commitment until great for beginning runners who to The Dock, Casino Beach Bar, work it out. tember 22) Try to keep that you find out what it really entails enjoy the pre-party and after- Paddy O’Leary’s, Paradise Bar TAURUS (April 20 to May emerging "judgmental" aspect and whose interests are actually party more than running. and Grill, The Tiki Bar and The 20) A personal relationship seems in check this week. Too many involved. There could be hidden Organizers are promoting Sandshaker. to be demanding more than you critiques on relatively unimport- facts you need to know. this non-athletic endeavor as Different levels of tickets are feel you're able to give. Best ant issues could create a lot of AQUARIUS (January 20 to “We Don’t available, but advice: Confront the issue. You negative bounce-back reactions. February 18) A new friend offers Run - We Have the race, con- could find the situation surpris- LIBRA (September 23 to an unexpected opportunity that Fun” and offer tests and shirt ingly easy to work through. October 22) Facing unpleasant could lead to a career change. absolutely no are just $35. GEMINI (May 21 to June facts about an associate isn't easy. Check it out carefully and con- prizes for the Proceeds ben- 20) Resist being pressured into But ignoring them isn't wise. Ask sider getting an assessment from fastest time or efit the Friends meeting your self-imposed dead- a trusted (and neutral) friend to someone familiar with this field. top places. Ev- of the Escambia line. This is important if you re- help guide you on what to do and PISCES (February 19 to eryone gets a County Animal ally feel that taking more time to how you might do it. March 20) A surprising discovery medal to prove Shelter. finish a project could save time in SCORPIO (October 23 to leads to mixed reactions from they were part Tickets the long run. November 21) A shift in opinion those involved in the "revelation." of this inaugu- are available at CANCER (June 21 to July regarding a workplace situation But as you come to appreciate the ral event along with a 0.0K Beer https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ 22) A vacation choice seems less could go a long way in vindicat- truth, you'll be able to come to Run decal. pensacola-beach-0k-beer-run- interesting than when you first ing the stand you've taken. But be terms with your feelings. This is a Glenn Dorsey imag- pub-crawl-tickets-61570662509 made it. Could it be a matter of aware that a satisfactory resolu- BORN THIS WEEK: Your the place or the people going with tion could still be a long way off. love of travel helps you appreci- you? Find out before you consider SAGITTARIUS (November ate the wonders of the world. You a change of plans. 22 to December 21) It's not like would find a satisfying career in LEO (July 23 to August 22) you to choose the easy way rather any travel-related industry. Someone might be overriding than the right way to do things. Vacation Bible School Will Do Members Socialize Monday-Friday Members of Gulf Breeze codes 32561 and 32563. To date, July 29 - Aug 2 Will Do had a social outing on the club has donated nearly a Ages 3 to 10 Thursday, June 13 hosted by quarter of a million dollars to a Aegean Breeze Restaurant in broad range of efforts. hosted by Harbourtown Shopping Center. During last year’s grant cy- The Beach Church Periodically, the group schedules cle, Morgan Park on Pensacola Upper Room Church social get-togethers as a way to Beach was awarded a partial grant thebeachchurch.com enjoy the company of other com- to purchase two educational signs upperroompensacola.com munity minded women. for the Soundfront park. The woman’s philanthropy Grants will be awarded Computer group pools its $250 per year from $1,000 to $10,000. Grant membership money to award applications are due Sept. 30 Repair grants to deserving causes ben- and can be downloaded from efitting Gulf Breeze, Pensacola the group’s website, www.gulf- in Your Home Beach and Tiger Point in zip breezewilldo.org. www.ycpals.com 850-206-3156 [email protected] Joe Stukey

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TriGulfCoast.com August 4: Art Walk, Pensacola events/522767938248967/ September 2: Labor Day, Trolley Beach.com July 21: Art Walk, Pensacola Beach Beach Boardwalk and Amphithe- August 18: Art Walk, Pensacola service season ends July 10: Circle and Arrival Maneu- Boardwalk and Amphitheater, 11-6 ater, 11-6 p.m. No charge to browse. Beach Boardwalk and Amphithe- September 3: Bands on the Beach, vers, United States Navy’s Blue An- p.m. No charge to browse. August 6: Bands on the Beach, free ater, 11-6 p.m. No charge to browse. free concert series. Gulfside Pavil- gels, 8 a.m. July 22: Surf Camp. Beachfront concert series. Gulfside Pavilion, August 20: Bands on the Beach, ion, 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers July 10: Santa Rosa Island Authority south of Crab’s. Sign up at Inner- 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers ok. free concert series. Gulfside Pavil- ok. No pets or glass. VisitPensaco- Meeting, 5 p.m. Committee Meet- lightsurf.com No pets or glass. VisitPensacola- ion, 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers laBeach.com ing. Agenda available www.sria-fl a. July 23: Bands on the Beach, free Beach.com ok. No pets or glass. VisitPensaco- September 6: Sidewalk Star Gaze, com concert series. Gulfside Pavilion, August 9: Sidewalk Star Gaze, laBeach.com South of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. July 11: Blue Angels fl y practice ma- 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers ok. South of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. August 24: Sunpass Sales at Gulf- Hosted by Escambia Amateur As- neauvers, 2 p.m. No pets or glass. VisitPensacola- Hosted by Escambia Amateur As- side Pavilion, 10-3 tronomers at No charge. Weather July 12: Pensacola Beach Air Show Beach.com tronomers at No charge. Weather August 24: Cornhole Tournament, permitting. Rehearsal. Civilian pilots, noon. July 23: Pensacola Beach Chamber permitting. Casino Beach Bar, 9 to 5. September 7: Powerboat P1 USA Blue Angels, 2 p.m. VisitPensacola- Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. Tiki August 9: Preseason Saints vs. Vi- August 24: Pensacola Beach 0.0K Grand Prix in Gulf. Beach.com Culture Bar at PB RV Resort. Guest kings, 7 p.m. Marathon, contests and pub crawl. September 7: Sidewalk Star Gaze, July 12: Sidewalk Star Gaze, South Passes available 850-932-1500. August 10: Sunpass Sales at Gulf- 11 a.m. South of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. Hosted July 24: Santa Rosa Island Author- side Pavilion, 10-3 August 25: Argo (University of West Hosted by Escambia Amateur As- by Escambia Amateur Astronomers ity Meeting, 5 p.m. Agenda available August 10: Sea Turtle Baby Florida) Beach Bash at Park East. tronomers at No charge. Weather at No charge. Weather permitting. sria-fl a.com Shower, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Land- August 25: Baptism West side of permitting. July 13: Pensacola Beach Air Show. July 27: Ocean Hour Beach Clean shark Landing at Margaritaville Gulf Pier, 5 to 7 p.m. September 10: Bands on the Beach, Civilian acts at noon. Blue Angels, 2 Up, Park West and the Fort Pickens Beach Hotel. No charge. Games, August 27: Bands on the Beach, free concert series. Gulfside Pavil- p.m. VisitPensacolaBeach.com Road Dog Park location, 8:45 a.m. Fun, Educational. Bring the free concert series. Gulfside Pavil- ion, 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers July 13: Sidewalk Star Gaze, South sign in. Clean up 9 to 10 a.m. www. whole family. www.facebook.com/ ion, 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers ok. No pets or glass. VisitPensaco- of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. Hosted OceanHourFL.com events/2863101840582601/ ok. No pets or glass. VisitPensaco- laBeach.com by Escambia Amateur Astronomers July 27: Sunpass Sales at Gulfside August 10: Sidewalk Star Gaze, laBeach.com September 11: Santa Rosa Island at No charge. Weather permitting. Pavilion, 10-3 South of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. August 28: Santa Rosa Island Au- Authority Meeting, 5 p.m. Agenda July 15: Surf Camp. Beachfront July 28; Mere Mortals Triathlon Hosted by Escambia Amateur As- thority Meeting, 5 p.m. Agenda available sria-fl a.com south of Crab’s. Sign up at Inner- Training Group. Each Sunday. Mem- tronomers at No charge. Weather available sria-fl a.com lightsurf.com bership required. TriGulfCoast.com permitting. August 31: Children’s Triathlon clinic July 15: Junior Lifeguard Program. July 29: Vacation Bible School, 9 August 12: First Day of School. for Sea Turtle Triathlon, Park East Program ends July 26. Water Safety a.m. to Noon, through Aug. 2. Host- PBES.org Parking Lot G. tgcyouthmultisport. Deputy Chief Alexander Johnson at ed by Upper Room Church and the August 13: Bands on the Beach, org [email protected] for Beach Church. 850-932-6628, the- free concert series. Gulfside Pavil- August 31: Sunpass Sales at Gulf- information. beachchurch.com for more. Open to ion, 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers side Pavilion, 10-3 July 16: Bands on the Beach, free locals and visitors. No charge. ok. No pets or glass. VisitPensaco- August 31: Bamboo Willie’s Labor concert series. Gulfside Pavilion, July 29: Surf Camp. Beachfront laBeach.com Day Weekend Music Festival, on PB 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers ok. south of Crab’s. Sign up at Inner- August 14: Santa Rosa Island Au- Boardwalk. Sunday, too. No pets or glass. VisitPensacola- lightsurf.com thority Meeting, 5 p.m. Agenda September 1: Boardshorts and Biki- Beach.com July 30: Bands on the Beach, free available www.sria-fl a.com nis 5K, 8 a.m., benefi ts Pensacola July 20: Pensacola Beach Yacht concert series. Gulfside Pavilion, August 17: Man of War Crucible, Beach Elementary School Club’s Race for the Roses, all fe- 7-9 p.m. Bring a chair, coolers ok. Park East/29A, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, September 1: Bathtub Rac- male regatta. See page 13, or Pen- No pets or glass. VisitPensacola- Conde Combat Arts, Inc. es, Bamboo Willie’s. Benefi ts Beach sacolaBeach-yc.org for more. Beach.com August 17: Sunpass Sales at Gulf- School. Reg. at Noon. Races start July 20: Sunpass Sales at Gulfside August 3: Bushwacker 5K, Capt’n side Pavilion, 10-3 at 2 p.m.

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By Terry Preston, PBA Bytes & Bits Board President By Joe Stukey UPDATES however, respond positively to Your Computer Pal our proposal to require the Com- Q: How Are Fake Emails Then the hacker would provide mission to have a unanimous vote before allowing increases to the Sent From My Account? details about how to send the PBA A: That scam has been cash. Unfortunately, some people building cap or trades of capped around for a long time, but it send the money. SRIA Meeting leaseholder was well-received. units from one property to an- must be effective because it The hacker also creates The Pensacola Beach Ad- Unfortunately, when the SRIA's other. We'll continue to monitor keeps reappearing. It starts "email filters," so that some vocates were well-represented at attorney delivered his amended this as they prepare for another when people in your contact list incoming mail is directed to go the Santa Rosa Island Authority ordinance from the County Com- workshop. receive emails indicating that straight to the Trash bin. That Lease and Ordinance Workshop. mission, he took out the one sec- Sea Turtle Baby Shower you are in some kind of trouble. filter keeps you from seeing any Thanks to all who came to the tion that both PBA and the Save Please join us for the Sea The messages often say that you of the hacker's emails that were meeting to show that more people Pensacola Beach yellow shirts Turtle Baby Shower on Sat- are either stranded in a foreign rejected as "undeliverable." The than just “the Save Pensacola wanted: namely the prohibition urday, August 10 from 11-2 at country, have been robbed, had hacker then begins sending the Beach yellow shirts" care about of sale or lease of any unleased Landshark Landing. This event an accident, or are in jail. The emails to everyone in your con- the beach! Our suggestion to properties on Pensacola Beach, is always a great family day with message says that, if the person tact list. Once that is completed streamline lease renewals and not especially those already desig- activities for all ages and lots of receiving the email would only the hacker deletes all of the con- put the financial burden of draft- nated for recreation, public access great information on our unique send cash to you, your problems tacts in your address book, to ing the renewal language on the and conservation. The SRIA did, winged and flippered visitors. would be solved. make it more difficult for you to The real situation is that the follow up with them after discov- hacker has gained access to your ering the scam. email account by figuring out To clean up after that scam, your password. Once into your your email password must be account, the hacker changes some changed. Then your email ac- settings in the account. count settings must be fixed. First, the hacker creates a When repairing the account, the new "Reply To" address. Normal- filters and the fake email reply-to ly your email address is the "reply address must be deleted. Your to" address. The new address contacts will have to be estab- will be slightly different from lished again, one at a time. your address, maybe by just one This article was provided by letter. For example, if your email Joe Stukey, of the Stukey Group. address contains the word "Con- Contact Joe at jstukey@mchsi. nie" the hacker might change it com , by phone at 850-206-3156, to "Conniie". The hacker then or look Joe up on Facebook. creates an email account to match the new address. RECYCLE Because the reply setting was changed, the person receiving an Share this email from you would be replying newspaper Karen Choate, left, conducted the Pensacola Beach Woman’s Club Installation of Officers, June 27 at the Beach Church Fellow- to the hacker's new email address. ship Hall. Serving on the Board are (L to R): President Barbara Landfair, Second Vice President Janet Mays, Treasurer Sharon Loper, with a friend! Secretary Mary Lee and First Vice President Barbara Fleischman. (Not in photo:) Assistant Treasurer, Kathy Christoff PAGE 16 Island Times July 9, 2019

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They’ve been By Charles Gheen lished a large study over ten years competitive in winning numerous USAT Certifi ed Race Director ago that showed this to be false. races over the years, but they’re Santa Rosa Island Triathlon I thought everyone was clued in 37 and 38 years-old respectively. on this, but apparently not since Both have enjoyed recent suc- so much money is still expended cess in longer courses and niche every year on this “cure.” events, but the years have a way Finally of the three I focused of catching up with the bodies of on, is the use of fi sh oil in the form aging athletes. of omega-3 fatty acids in treating The United States also had a heart disease. It has been noted, “kid” named Katie Zaferes, but I Sunfi sh Triathlon Saturday anecdotally, that people who eat felt that she would always be an The 34th Sunfi sh Triathlon is fatty fi sh regularly are “protected” also-ran. She seemed to run out set for July 13 in Meridian, Mis- from heart disease. 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Beach are Brian Kennedy, Gregory Wilcox and Jeremaia Bolabasaga. mortality. fourth, third and second in the SRITRI Fee Increases Soon So, whether you’re taking world rankings in 2015 through Registration for the 2019 supplements, contemplating sur- 2018. Santa Rosa Island Triathlon is go- Pensacola Beach’s Jim gery or are taking other steps for This year she is easily the ing very well and we’re heading Knell fi shed in the Bud- your wellness, always do your number one ranked female triath- toward another sold-out fi eld for Light Pensacola Fish- own research. Based on the cur- lete and solidifi ed that position in ing Rodeo, June 22. The the race on October 5. We want to rent studies, you’re being a good the recent World Triathlon Series weigh-in was at Floun- alert all the athletes that our entry steward of your health by being (WTS) race in Montreal. Zaferes der’s Beach. Knowing his fee will increase on July 16, so skeptical. Meanwhile, I’ll con- surged on the 5K run and regis- catch was not a winner, he you’ll want to get in on the action donated it to the educa- tinue to swim after I eat. tered an astounding 16:58 to take by registering now. Go to www. tion table so kids could Zaferes Continues As #1 home the victory. It was her fourth santarosaislandtriathlon.com to learn about different spe- When world champion win in the fi rst fi ve events of the get the lowest price. See you on cies of fi sh. Gwen Jorgensen won the Olym- WTS season. the fi rst Saturday in October! pic gold medal and then turned With three races yet to be Medical Myth Busting to marathon running, I won- contested before the season- Don’t you love it when you dered if American women ending WTS Championship, she discover that something you’ve would be able to again reach the has a vice-like grip on the points always heard was true is not? It’s apex of elite multi-sport in the lead. 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off the docks might be just the though. I usually head out about ticket. It’s so peaceful at least 4-ish and am there to greet the until the fi sh hit and then it’s just sunrise. It’s a perfect start to the fun. For some reason I have had day. The fi shing is not bad either. a lot of luck with Red Fish and Whatever your plans are for Flounder when I fi sh late night. July make sure to enjoy the sea- I tend to be the morning per- son. Happy Blues Week! Grab a By son around my house most times kid and go fi shing. Terri McKamey What a fantastic week it’s going to be! I am taking the time to drink my coff ee and catch up with y’all before I head out this afternoon to get in some much needed fishing. I won’t get another chance until the Blue Angels have fl own. I can’t wait! I’ve been watching them ever since I was stationed here a very, very long time ago in the Navy. I never get tired of watching them. So many thrills with precision fl ying. In the midst of Snapper season, Island Times fi shing Ok, so let’s get on with the columnist Terri McKamey says, “Just for a change of pace, fi shing. It’s been good and contin- here’s a Triple Tail caught by Joseph Dewberry.” ues to be. Snapper season is all the talk right now and lots of charters with our local captains going out every day. If you haven’t been Blue Angels Weekend Party out on a charter, it’s defi nitely the time to book one. Plenty of action on the piers and docks early in the morning with Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi and always a Shark or two. Great reports coming from the guys out at Na- Party with us! varre pier; they say the action just about and after daybreak is really THURS - SAT nice. You can try late afternoon July 11-13 The Waters girls love fi shing. Romy Lou, left, Sailor and their dad, just about an hour or so before 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd MUSIC sunset for some hits, too. Jeffrey Waters (who captained the boat) were on the top of the charts Open Air Deck If you’re the late night owl at the Pensacola Fishing Rodeo weigh-in at Flounder’s, June 21. Romy Monday: around your house and need a fi nished third in the Juniors Flounder category and Sailor took home 10 AM - til Half Price Drinks little “e time,” late night fi shing second place with her 1.65 pound Ladyfi sh. & Shots for BARE, Trivia, 9 PM Tuesday: Pensacola Karaoke Party! 8:30 PM Celebrating Wacky Wednesday: 45 Years Beach $4 Jerry Wackers & Stoli of at the Great Times Boardwalk 7 to close 7/10 Southern Breeze featuring Crystal 8 PM 7/17 Tyler Mac Band 8 PM Throwback Thursday: Half Price Drinks w/Shaker Shirt, 7 til One Stop Shop for the 7/11 Raising Karma 8 PM to 12 7/18 Raising Karma 8 PM to 12 Watersports Enthusiasts Friday-Saturday-Sunday 7/12-13 Buzzcut, 9 PM Also Shakin’ SMILE HIGH CLUB 7/14 Second Wind, 4 PM at Feel the Thrill SALES & RENTALS The Wharf KARAOKE PARTY! 9 PM in Alabama 7/19-20 Horseshoe Kitty, 9 PM Parasailing • Kayaks • Hobie Cats • Waverunners e with 7/21 The Dizzy Juke ad Ka M h Rentals Include: Paddleboards • Pontoon Boats Band, 4 PM lu All safety gear Ask about KARAOKE PARTY! a Expert instruction Snorkel FUN! 9 PM Tours 850-932-5520 Dolphin www.KeySailing.com Sandshaker.com SMOKE Cruises FREE OPEN 9 to 6 weather permitting 850-932-2211 INSIDE PAGE 20 Island Times July 9, 2019