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Volume IX,XIV, Number Number 10 6 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida SeptemberJuly 10, 3, 20132018 Bizarre Star Andrew Zimmern Comes To The Beach The Blues

Look Inside for Tasty Times Special Section Cheers erupt from the crowds on the sand when the United States Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels The Pensacolascream Beachthrough Chamber the skies has a aboverecipe for Pensacola success using Beach. star powerThe annual and culinary Red, talents White to and amp Blues up the weekSixth Annual featuring Taste the of theworld Beach, famous Saturday Blue and Sun- day, SeptemberAngels kicks 14 and off 15 Wednesday,at Casino Beach. July Andrew 11 with Zimmern, Circle center,and Arrival is a James maneuvers Beard Award-winning at 8 a.m. followed TV personality, by a 2 p.m. chef, performancefood writer, teacher on Thurs- 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,day, Bizarre July 12. Foods Friday’s with Andrew dress Zimmern,rehearsal Andrew is a full Zimmern’s blown air Bizarre show World, with andcivilian his new pilots series, at noonBizarre and Foods the America. Blue Angels Zimmern at 2will p.m. be atSatur- Taste of the Beachday Saturday is the from big 1 day to 4 whenp.m. The Pensacola festival, which Beach showcases turns into Pensacola Air Show Beach’s Central. restaurants The island includes is a populated dessert contest. early Chef with John air Flaningamshow fans of who Crab’s, top left, earnedarrive fi rstby placeland andin 2012. by Hissea. Bushwacker It’s a spectacular Pie earned day him fi alled spot with in the aerial fi nals entertainment, which will be Saturday fans, friendsat 3 p.m. andTropical a grand birds senseand racing of American hermit crabs will delight young guests. Pensacola Beach resident Laken Harvey, top right, has been to Taste of the Beach every U.S. year. Navy PhotoLook by for Petty her Offi incer the 1st ClassMermaid Ian Cotter Parade on Sundaypatriotism. and the Hula Fly Hoop over contest to page in the 2 Children’sfor air show Area. details, Rev up yourtips engines!and tricks. 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 July 10, 2018 Blue Angels Show Delights Crowds It’s all eyes on the skies fl y at 2 p.m. centerpoint is near the Gulf Pier. Hear ye, Hear ye: will line the show site with ki- during the Red, White and Blues It all leads up to Saturday, Be mindful of your surround- Bonnie and David McDon- osks and hands on activities for Week, July 11-14 on Pensacola July 14 when the Casino Beach ings. Don’t walk or stand on ald bring the power of Boogie, all ages. United States Marine Beach. The stars of the show are is turned into Show Central with the dunes. And, leave only your Inc. to the Air Show. Everything Corps recruiters are a big hit with the United States Navy’s Flight vendors and kiosks opening well footprints on the beach. from weather announcements, young and old off ering prizes to Demonstration Team, The Blue in advance of the noon start time Keep Your Cool: lost children and the offi cial- strong armed visitors at their Angels. It’s a week for pride and for the 2018 Pensacola Beach The Gulf is open for swim- sounding Blue Angels narrators chin–up bar. Look for the giant patriotism. Air Show. ming under the watchful eye of will be broadcast to the specta- infl atable Marine. Navy pride Have Breakfast with the Here are a few other things the Pensacola Beach lifeguards tors through their speakers. They soars with a number of kiosks, Blues on Wednesday, July 11. to know about: except during the air show per- let you know when the Gulf lots of free stuff , too. Army and While the Navy’s Flight Dem- Your Arrival Maneuver: formances. The Gulf closes from closes to swimming and give the U.S. Air Force will be part of the onstration Team performs their Come early. Plan to stay all 11:45 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. reopens all-clear to get back in. Show Central fun. The Search Circle and Arrival maneuvers at day. Parking is free in the public until 1:45, then closes at 1:45 At the conclusion of the and Rescue helicopter will land 8 a.m. over the white sands of areas and fi lls up fast. It is not p.m. until after the Blue Angels Blue Angels performance, in in the western parking lot. Pensacola Beach, you can enjoy unusual for the Casino Beach performance. All other water a moment of pure patriotism, Float My Boat breakfast at one of the beach’s res- parking lot to reach capacity at remains available for swimming crowds pause to listen to the The waterways around the taurants or pack a beach picnic. 6:30 a.m. The only entrance into – after all, this is an island. There national anthem. The Ameri- island are packed with vessels. The Blue Angels command Casino Beach parking lot is on will be a giant water mister set can fl ags fl uttering in the beach If you plan to boat, arrive early. the sky on Thursday, July 12 for Via de Luna, next to Sidelines. up at the Casino Beach. breeze make a perfect ending to Use care. a practice show. The Blue An- Residents will tell you, ride the Stay hydrated. Offi cials a great day. The U.S. Coast Guard ves- gels jets scream across the hori- trolley, bike or walk to the show stress the importance of water Mole Patrol: sel will serve as centerpoint out zon at 2 p.m. site. Good advice. Special Trol- all day long. The Krewe of Ba- The Baptist Cancer Institute in the Gulf. As always, it’s worth A Blue Angels fl ight dem- ley service begins at 10 a.m. Fri- nanimals will be selling ice cold is sponsoring a skin screening for walking over to see the fl otilla onstration showcases choreo- day, running the regular routes bottled water to benefi t the Santa the thirteenth in the Sound and graphed refi nements of skills until midnight. Rosa Kids House. consecutive Little Sabine Bay. possessed by all Naval aviators. At 7 a.m. Saturday, three Helpers: year. The Swimmers should It includes the graceful aero- trolleys and ten busses will If you feel the eff ects of the skin can- use caution near the batic maneuvers of the four-jet whisk you where you need to heat such as dizziness, headache cer check hundreds of plea- Diamond Formation, in concert go. The routes will be extended or worse, trained staff is on site station, af- sure craft. with the fast-paced, high-per- to Park East, located a mile east to help. Emergency medical fectionately Clean Beach: formance maneuvers of its two of Portofi no and Park West at the personnel are plentiful and will referred to Leave only solo pilots. The team illustrates end of Fort Pickens Road. The know just what to do. as The Mole your footprints. the pinnacle of precision fl ying, service will run all day. At the Escambia County Public Patrol, will That means take performing maneuvers locked as conclusion of the air show, you Safety Director Mike Weaver operate on everything home a unit in the renowned, six-jet will want to be on the fi rst set of and Escambia County Sheriff ’s Friday, July with you. Do not Delta Formation. busses and trolleys, otherwise it Offi ce are staffi ng in anticipa- 13 from 8 leave beach sup- The Air Show dress rehears- is a long wait for them to return. tion of a record breaking crowd. to noon. Let plies, cigarette al is Friday, July 13. Spectators Transportation to Park East ends There will be more than 50 Pen- them look butts, trash or your are entertained from noon until 2 at 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., the three sacola Beach Lifeguards on the you over. No kids for someone p.m. by an impressive list of ci- beach trolleys run the regular site, and a full corps of deputies appointment else to deal with. vilian pilots. Pensacola Beach’s route until midnight. to keep everyone safe. necessary. Exit Strategy: air show civilian line up includes What To Bring: First responders typically Show Central: Chill out. If you don’t have the Veterans Flight crew fl y- A load of patience and a get a large amount of medical Pensacola Beach Chamber to rush, don’t. Walk to a nearby ing their WWII era Stearmans; cooler full of water. Sunscreen calls on Blue Angel Weekend – coordinates a mini-marketplace beach restaurant. Get in the air Pensacola Beach Hotelier Ju- and snacks. Beach chairs and many are heat and alcohol relat- under the oversized white tent. conditioning. Go shopping. Go lian MacQueen fl ying his Grun- umbrellas. Beach businesses ed. They advise to stay hydrated, Shop. Blue Angels souvenirs man Widgeon G-44 amphibious will be open and serving before, wear sunscreen, and be aware will be available. Sip. Grab a swimming. plane; the Redline Sports Team during and after the show. Come of what to do in an emergency. bite. The Relay For Life Team If you are compelled to fl ying RV-8 speed demons; Gary early and browse some of the There will be a medical tent set will be raising funds through leave immediately, use care. Be Ward fl ying the MX2, an unlim- gifts shops. Flo Flounders has up at the Public Safety Building. food sales. Cool off with a Dixon patient. Be sober. ited aerobatic aircraft that spins everything you need for a great “In the event of bad weath- Shaved Ice, Venice Gelato or a Deputies will direct traffi c. and rotates at high speeds; Kevin beach day. er, especially lightning, have a Pensacola Beach favorite Kona Use courtesy when driving. If Coleman fl ying a one-of-a-kind Where to sit: plan,” cautioned Public Safety Ice. There will be giveaways you are on your bicycle or on Extra 300SHP; and Skip Stewart The show can be viewed Director Mike Weaver. “Listen from JJ Talbot Law and Home- foot, the same things apply. fl ying Prometheus, a biplane that from almost any vantage point to offi cials. Seek shelter in a town Contractors. For more information, go to roars and races. The Blue Angels on the sand and beyond. The sturdy building or your vehicle.” Branches of the military www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

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Terry Preston, Sharla Gorder Stranded or disoriented turtle on the beach: 1-888-404-3922, #FWC or *FWC July 10, 2018 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 The Islander Newspaper any dog chow package. calmly munching on her bowl well-worn socks in her bed, and the pup lightly and say “No. No.” August 18, 1993 It’s been such a long time of food. Not even the resulting after a short stroll, I tucked her Not anymore. You put fi fteen pen- A newcomer moved into my since I had a puppy, I had almost wet paw prints all over the fl oor in. She promptly fell asleep and nies in a soda can. (Not 14 or 16, house over the weekend. She has forgotten how much pleasure mars the joy of watching this didn’t wake up until about 3 a.m. but 15 pennies.) Each time the long, velvety ears, a sprinkle of their unrehearsed comedy rou- performance. She didn’t cry. She just played. pup is to be reprimanded, you freckles on her nose and her ten tines can bring. The first night a puppy is She chased the dirty socks around say “No. No.” and shake the can. pound body is covered with soft Talk about a stress buster. separated from her siblings and the bedroom and ventured off into So far, I have not put this device chocolate and white fur. She has Just watching Page, my new removed to unfamiliar surround- other rooms in the house. I soon together and I just say, “No. No” funny little bronze colored eye- English Springer pup, eat break- ings, inhabited by strangers, fell asleep and did not awaken and give her a puppy toy to chew. brows and green eyes. Most of fast takes all thoughts of pres- usually guarantees a traumatic until she tugged on the comforter She seems agreeable to this pro- the time she looks sad although sure off my mind. How funny experience, so I was prepared to at 6 a.m. So much for the lonely, cess, so I may never have to resort she is a hundred percent happy. it is to see a little pup standing spend Sunday night comforting scared puppy. to such a deterrent as shaking a She is defi nitely a model type. with both feet in her water bowl, a scared, lonely, little animals. There’s a whole lot of new can of fi fteen pennies in her face. She could grace the outside of dragging her ears in as well, and First, I put a pair of Jeremy’s stuff going on with dogs now. I’m not sure I needed a dog to It’s best not to run to the grocery add to the chaos which constantly and buy some standard brand of surrounds me. At least, last week, food. There’s a Science Diet and I wasn’t sure I needed a dog. But, according to all the “dog experts” today, I guess I have changed my in my family, it is mandatory that mind. How did I ever get along Page have this expensive stuff , without this little bundle of fur to measured in the proper quantity play with, to cuddle, to love? And into her bowl at specifi c times of how could I have forgotten how the day. And don’t they warn, ever quickly a devoted animals sends let a table scrap fall on the fl oor back the love you give it. within her reach. If she should And so I must freely admit eat a bite of chicken or hot dog, that I did, indeed, need a dog. she could get a stomach ache and Not just any dog. Only this little probably would be traumatized Springer who obviously was des- for life by the experience. I’m tined to become my companion. trying. I promise that Page will Page moved into my house this be raised properly as the dog of weekend - - and into my heart the nineties. forever. And I promise to serve Pensacola Beach Woman’s Club installed a new board offi cers at their June 21 lun- Time was that whenever only the prescribed Science Diet, cheon at the Beach Church Fellowship Hall. President Andra Morgan, back, welcomed the dog committed a criminal in the proper amounts, at the the 2018-19 Board (L to R): Treasurer Sharon Loper, Secretary Mary Lee, Second Vice act such as chewing up leather proper time. But, forget the 15 President Janet Mays, First Vice President Barbara Fleischman, and President Barbara slippers or gouging the sofa, you penny jangling pop can school of Landfair. Assistant Treasurer Carla Rich was absent. could roll up a newspaper, tap canine obedience.

Raw Lunch Humane Society Cleans Oysters Specials Mon- Fri 11-2 Fresh Your Pooch At Bathe In Gulf Dinner for a one dollar donation. Bowser needs a good, long Seafood Specials In addition to providing a bath and a fl ea treatment to get Nightly through the dog days of summer! service to pet owners, the Bathe- OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM The Pensacola Humane Society Ins are an important fundraising continues its 2018 Doggie Bathe- activity for the Humane Society, Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs In season Saturday, July 21, from providing a substantial portion 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bathe-Ins off er of the shelter’s revenue. The events are run by shelter staff CATCH IT ALL! low-cost dog bathing and fl ea dips OPEN EVERYDAY during the warm weather season, and volunteers. New volunteers at 11am and groomings are available on a and experienced groomers are fi rst come, fi rst served basis. always needed. Those interested Sports Events are held the third in helping should contact the vol- Our latitude will WINGS Saturday of the month through unteer coordinator at volunteer@ in Hi Def October and will also be held pensacolahumane.org. change your attitude 40 TVs 79c August 18, September 15 and The Pensacola Humane Every Thursday October 20. Charges for baths and Society is located at 5 North Q  Waterfront Dining  Specials 8 Big Screens groomings are based on the dog’s Street, Pensacola, FL 32505. For Monday - Cajun Nite weight. Please bring your own more information go to www.  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles towels or you may rent a towel pensacolahumane.org.  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness Gift Shop Sea Turtle Baby Shower Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster Sat Aug 11 Specials Pensacola Beach Always On 11 to 2 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 Landshark Landing 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinespensacola.com PAGE 4 Island Times July 10, 2018 ? ?? ? ???? ? PEOPLE rivia? ? ? ?? ? TLila Cox answered the dual It’s all eyes on the skies for team. Those are the guys who couple! DOUBLE TWOs question trivia so quickly it could this edition. The Trivia Master Congratulations to Joe and haul a carefully balanced dozen lounge chairs through the soft FIRECRACKER GIRLS make your head spin. She wrote, goes super sonic with a Blue Jeanette Baron who celebrated Karen Cook goes red, white sand to their proper location. Of “Tommy Grice hosted the Wa- Angels Pop Quiz. their twenty-second wedding an- and blue for her July 3 birthday. 1. Who created the U.S. Navy’s course, there’s the umbrellas that termelon Suck-Off;” in answer niversary on June 22. The Villa Mary Ann Claus and the United Flight Demonstration Team? go between each chair. Then, they to the question, “what was the Sabine couple met in a support States of America share a birth- A. Captain Albert Marshall take them all back again at the end iconic Fourth of July party hosted group after losing their respective day. The vivacious gal blew out B. Admiral Chester Nimitz of the day. When Ryland returns for forty years by a beach char- spouses. Love is grand! birthday candles on July Fourth. acter.” Yes, she’s right. And, the C. Colonel Harry J. Hewson for football season at Gulf Breeze watermelon concoction sucked D. President Harry S. Truman BEST DAD High, his physical conditioning SUMMER JOURNAL up through a straw would make 2. What year were the Blue Angels The Krewe of Brewe hosts a should be up to par. Beach School Kindergarten your head spin. formed? Father’s Day Bash at the Shaker Teacher Jennifer Neal is always A. 1922 where dads compete in super cra- AIR SHOW ANNIVERSARY thinking about her friends, even While the sucking began in Frank and Pam Templeton, B. 1939 zy tasks to earn bragging rights. the ones who are in upper grades. 1972, Tommy Grice hosted his who live at the top of South C. 1946 Eric Johnson was named best dad She said she was looking forward final Watermelon Suck Off six Harbour, throw a big party each D. 1952 with John Reifsnyder placing sec- to reading her former students’ years ago. All Hail the King of year during the Blue Angels Air 3. Where did the name Blue Angels ond. The Krewe of Brewe would summer journals, where they are the Melons! He really is a beach Show. It’s not your usual air show originate? like to extend a special thanks to to record a little story each day. It character. shindig; it’s celebrating their A. Pilot’s Nickname Keeling Villar who reluctantly keeps them in the swing of writ- Another guy who stands out anniversary. They were married B. New York Nightclub participated at the request of his ing, reading and illustrating. How among the beach characters is prior to the show on their balcony C. Religious Order wife Sara. The proceeds from the many of those little beachlings Glenn Windham. By day he is a overlooking Sabine Bay. Happy D. Contest event are donated to the Building are journaling? She will find out well-respected number cruncher Anniversary to this fun loving and the rest of the time he dabbles 4. What’s the significance of Cou- Homes for Heroes, a non-profit when school opens August 13. at being a beach bum. He knew gar, Tiger, Panther and Hornet to the organization supporting veterans. it was Tommy and the infamous Blue Angels? A. Personality Traits SPECIAL GUEST Pensacola’s Oldest Name in Retail Watermelon Suck-Off. Then Mel- Chrissy Cook was a proud anie Waite sent her answer with B. Squadron Mascots Downtown since 1910 C. Totem Animals mom at the Pensacola Beach a dismissive “Too easy. Tommy Woman’s Club. During the guest Grice’s Watermelon Suck-Off.” D. Aircraft Flown 5. Where was the first Blue Angels introduction, she introduced her Felicia Fisher was correct as well. REYNALDS flight demonstration? daughter Stephanie Rodriguez Bruce Clark knew it was Collectibles & Antique Mall A. Pensacola, Florida who was visiting from Texas. Tommy Grice’s party but fumbled B. Washington, DC The rest of the gang - Emma, with the correct name. Fourth of Mid-Century Modern Furniture C. San Diego, California Jared and their dad - were at home Chairs, Art, Tables & More July Bash, then Wooly Booger keeping husband Mike company. D. Jacksonville, Florida Bar Ware • Vintage Military Items Fourth were his two submissions. 6. Since their inception, how many Beach gal Carol Headly knew SAND STRONG spectators have seen the Blue Angels Beach guy Ryland McCurdy not the name but thought Harry shows? Gowens and Wally Pecevich were is working hard this summer 36 E. Garden Street • Pensacola A. 1.3 million as part of the Lazy Days rental the hosts. Nope, that was the end B. 500,000 850-438-1628 www.rcaamall.com of summer party. C. 500 million A correct answer snuck in D. 1.6 billion from the Land of the Woefully 7. During 1992 the team performed Go Where The Locals Go Incorrect’s Queen of Wrong 16 shows in eight countries throughout Answers Joanne Brooks. Some Asia and Europe. The Blue Angels things just have to be common became the first U.S. military flight dem- Music knowledge. “Tommy Grice and onstration team to perform in: Thursday July 12, 6 pm John Hart Project The Great Watermelon Suck- A. France, Germany, and Ireland Friday July 13, 6 pm John Hart Project Off.” Sounds like the Pensacola B. Russia, Romania, Bulgaria Saturday July 14, 6 pm Tyler Mac Beach version of “Charlie Brown C. Russia, Georgia and Armenia Sunday July 15, 3 pm Uncle Ben’s Remedy and The Great Pumpkin.” D. Poland, Switzerland and France Jim Knell knew it was Tom- 8. Where do the Blue Angels cur- Wednesday July 18, 6 pm Josh Garrett Band my Grice and his Watermelon rently conduct their winter training? Thursday July 19, 6 pm Josh Garrett Band Suck Off. Or, perhaps Lovely A. El Centro, California Friday July 20, 6 pm True Blue Band Lynda steered him to the right B. Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday July 21, 6 pm Live Music answer. C. Key West, Florida Food & Fun Big Bob Dority is not to be D. Tuscon, Arizona Chef John’s Daily Sunday July 22, 3 pm Corporate America outdone. He knew it was Tommy 9. How much extra pay do the pilots Lunch & Dinner Grice’s Watermelon Suck Off. receive? Specials Events Liz Hewson submitted an answer A. $50,000 ~ Red White & Blues Week via a chatty phone call which B. Nothing Full Service & Tiki Bar Wednesday, July 11 Blue Angels fly 8 a.m. included way too much informa- C. $150,000 ~ D. $12,000 Thursday, July 12 Blue Angels fly 2 p.m. tion, some half truths, a report on Friendly Staff who has the best lunch on the is- 10. Which maneuver is performed Friday, July 13 Air Show begins noon land and a bunch of gossip. In the as low as 50 feet? Stay and Play Saturday, July 14 Air Show begins noon course of her answer, she talked A. Diamond Roll Special Rates Upcoming about old beach, fish sandwiches B. Sneak Pass inn Reservations Sunday, July 29, 3 pm Sam Price & The True Believers 850-932-2319 and a dog named Pete. The Trivia C. Low Man 21 Via de Luna Tuesday, July 31, 6 pm Sam Price & The True Believers Pensacola Master wanted to disqualify her, D. Flat Out Wed -Thurs, Aug. 15-16, 6 pm The Rev. Billy C. Wirtz but instead will give her a water- Are you are Blue Angels Ace? Beach 850-916-5087 melon for her efforts. Answers are on page five. www.paradisebar-grill.com July 10, 2018 Island Times PAGE 5 Island Authority Committees The Trivia Master’s Blue Angels Pop Quiz Answers Approve Two New Businesses Here are the answers to the 8. El Centro, California Blue Angels Pop Quiz from since 1967. Key West, Florida Page 4. from 1958-1962. Tuscon, Ari- Full Board Completes 2019 Budget 1. Admiral Chester Nimitz, zona from 1963 to 1966. Santa Rosa Island Authority 2019 Budget anticipates revenue The Budget was unanimous- Chief of Naval Operations 9. Nothing. Personnel Committees approved relaxation from commercial lease fees at ly approved with Board Member 2. April 24, 1946 volunteer to serve and consider and recreation based service pro- $2,609,618. Commercial lease Tammy Bohannon absent. The 3. New York Nightclub. it an honor to be part of the viders at their June 27 meetings. fees are tied to the businesses’ Budget will be sent to the Es- The original team members came team. The Development and Leasing gross revenue, so the collections cambia County Board of Com- across the name of the nightclub 10. Sneak pass performed Committee gave the nod to Ma- are greater when business is missioners prior to the July 1 in the New Yorker magazine by the Lead Solo rina Quirk who submitted plans booming. By comparison, income deadline. The County staff will 4. Aircraft flown. F9F-8 Count up your correct an- to open Soleilune Massage and generate from commercial leases review and present the SRIA bud- Cougar, 1955-57. F11F-1 Tiger, swers out of a total of ten. Spa in an open air location at was $2,976,903 in FY 2017. get for adoption at the September 1957-68. F9F2 and F9F5 Panther, How did you do? the Pensacola Beach RV Resort. Residential lease fees are 20 Commission meeting. 1949-55. F/A-18 Hornet, 1986 to 10/10 Blue Angels Ace The Committee also approved a more easily estimated. The 2019 The Santa Rosa Island Au- present. 9/10 Soaring in rare air request from Robert Rinke to al- residential lease fee income is an- thority Full Board will meet 5. Jacksonville, Florida. 8/10 Super sonic low Parsons Marine and Dolphin ticipated to be 1,363,688; which Wednesday, July 11 at 5 p.m. at Craig Field, June 15, 1946. 7/10 You get wings Cruises to off er dolphin-sightsee- is the same amount budgeted #1 Via de Luna. The meetings are 6. 500 million. The Blue 6/10 Sit in the back seat 5/10 Half Hitch ing cruises from Portofi no, and at from 2018. The actual collection open to the public and agendas are Angels perform for an estimated 4/10 Brush up on your facts Premier Adventure Park as soon during FY 2017 was $1,659,485. online at www.sria-fl a.com. 12 million spectators a year. 3/10 Head in the clouds as their dock is completed. 7. Russia, Romania and 2/10 Try harder next time The Administrative Commit- Bulgaria 1/10 Crash landing tee heard good news from SRIA Free Concert Series Continues Finance Director Dottie Ford who The Gulfside Pavilion is the bring lawn chairs, but leave glass reported that lease fee collections most popular place on the island and pets at home. from April 2018 were trending up. Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Upcoming Concerts: The $447,423 in revenue was ten The free outdoor concert series, July 10 Reunion Band percent higher than April 2017. Bands on the Beach, continues July 17 Bay Bridge Band The collections for the fi scal year weekly through October 30. July 24 The Rowdies are 3.5 percent above last year. There is no charge to attend July 31 Mr. Big and the Rhythm Expenses were 4 percent less than Sisters the concerts. Bands on the Beach Aug. 7 Emerald Gold expected. is funded by the businesses and At the conclusion of the Aug. 14 Deja Vu residents on Pensacola Beach and Aug. 21 The Astronauts Committee Meetings, a Budget coordinated by the Santa Rosa Is- Aug. 28 ClassX Workshop was followed by a land Authority. Beach restaurants For more information, call Special Full Board Meeting. are open before, during and after 850-932-2257, go tovisitpensaco- Ford presented a fi nal draft of the the concert to serve you. labeach.com or tune to Cat Coun- 2019 Budget to the Board. The Spectators are encouraged to try 98.7 for the latest updates. PAGE 6 Island Times July 10, 2018 peas, porridge and a dry martini by Kathi Lewis

Have you ever had one of other and to do that you need with Sissy, Dakota and Mel. It those days when you wished you to be in the moment, not on a was certainly the highlight of my had just stayed in bed? Well, I cell phone. They could go back day and I would have missed it did. It started with my first cup to their phones when we parted if had I stayed in bed! I know of coffee. I set it on the sink in company. But we were gonna the girls will long remember the my bathroom the same as every talk and enjoy every moment experience, even if it's because it day. Then I watched as it slid off and feel how wonderful it actu- was the day Nanny asked them into the sink basin and shattered! ally is to have a pedicure. to put down their phones. So there goes my favorite coffee The Elite Salon staff are I hope y'all made some cup. very good at their profession wonderful memories with fam- Pensacola Beach Woman’s Clubbers toasted the members with Y'all know I'm not a morn- and were happy to see three gen- ily and friends while celebrat- June Birthdays at their June 21 luncheon meeting at the Beach Church ing person, but I rallied and after erations having fun. I had called ing the Birth of America and Fellowship Hall. Honorees are (L to R): Chrissy Cook, Barbara Altemeyer, fumbling in the kitchen cabinets, Bettie Lee Sundstrom and Barbara Fleischman. The Club meets socially to tell them I was running late. the spectacular "Fire in the Sky" during the summer and will resume business meetings in the fall. found what will now serve as my The Owner/Manager was very Fireworks display. I hope y'all next favorite coffee cup. Prob- accommodating. (Of course make even more while enjoying lem solved. So get over it and they loved the “cell phone com- and sharing the experience of move on. mandment” and everyone except our awe-inspiring Blue Angels native cafe I had made an appointment me, was a little shocked at how Show. OPEN EVERYDAY for my daughter Mel, grand quickly the girls put their phones Remember to live in the 7:30 am to 3 pm daughter Sissy, her friend Da- away without complaint.) moment, take photos of each kota Renfroe and me to have Sissy, Dakota and I sat at the other then put down those cell- Daily Specials mani-pedi's together at a lo- “drying” table (with its tempting phones and feel the joy. We love cal salon. I took a shower, got array of suckers), Mel would our Blue Angels so it's okay if Homemade Soups dressed and gathered what I open them for us and then toss you take a couple of photos of needed to complete errands af- our sticks away when we were them, too. Fresh Fish Tacos terward. I had to scramble and done. Renee and Jim Mack If you are running short on rush because my body is also walked in just then and I said, time (like me) with guests arriv- 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 slower in the morning. "Check it out. We brought our ing any minute, try this Chicken Of course when I try to own waitress," referring to Mel. Salad. This is my best tried and hurry, simple things go haywire; Everyone was still laughing true recipe! such as my hair brush flying out when we left. So, let's cook..... of my hand across the room and I ran my errands but true to Easy Chicken Salad landing behind whatever is clos- the beginning of my day, I did not Croissants est to the wall and almost impos- have my list. I “guess shopped” lettuce (optional) sible to move. More time spent and I have no idea what I missed. 2 large cans chicken, white locating and picking up every Heading home in the increasing and/or dark (I've used one thing I touch so it begins to feel traffic, I told myself I had done of each before) like I'm hunting Easter Eggs. But the best I could under the cir- 1 cup mayonnaise (add I'm finally ready. Everything's cumstances. (See? Being late is more if chicken salad is too looking good and I should arrive not always my fault; sometimes dry) exactly on time! Whew. the universe conspires against 2 stalks celery, chopped As soon as I get to my car, me.) 1 can cashews, chopped I realize I do not have keys. Back home, we continued Drain chicken and put in So back up the stairs for keys. the search for my missing keys. large mixing bowl. Add mayon- They're not hanging on the key I even called Gail and asked that naise, celery and cashews. Mix 850-261-2462 hook. I ask my husband Bill and Rod search the CaddyWagon until well blended, adding more yes, he did have them the day just in case. No luck there ei- mayonnaise if needed. Heat before. ther. They'll turn up because croissants at 350 degrees until My sister Gail and Hector Bill never left with the keys. In lightly crisp, slicing before heat- “Rod” Rodriguez (from Geor- the meantime, I'll be driving his ing. Add chicken salad to crois- names, logos, custom art gia) had been here since Thurs- Blazer in Biloxi during my birth- ant and top with lettuce leaf, if small or large quantities day. Rod came to help Bill with day gambling trip. desired. Chicken Salad can be car stuff (gave him Old Blue the As I finally relaxed and the made a day or so early and kept Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com CaddyWagon). They were also little guys with the hammers tightly sealed in refrigerator. is ready to keep doing some work on our grand- pounding the inside of my head (May need more mayonnaise be- you in stitches! [email protected] son Jesiah's car. So Bill had tak- all day finally settled down, I fore serving.) en my keys thinking he needed a could only think of how much Enjoy, share and always be tool from my trunk. Now, he has joy it brought me spending time kind. See ya in the kitchen... no idea what he did with them. Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market We searched the entire yard, Terrific Tips by JoAnn Derson Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! around, in and under all vehicles. Fresh from the boats daily P A paintbrush makes it really easy to clean out the We searched the house. Noth- We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. ing. So now I'm late and have to crevices in your car. You can tape it to a ruler to get a lon- resort to taking Bill's Blazer. ger reach and use it between the chairs and the center con- • Red Snapper and Triggerfish The mani-pedi's were won- sole, where there are a lot of crumbs but it's hard to reach. • Grouper and Flounder • Oysters and Shrimp derful. I also made Sissy and P • Much More! Dakota put their cell phones For fun pancake shapes, use a turkey baster. Fill it with pan- cake batter, then spell or draw on a heated and oiled pan. Just make 621 Cervantes Street down. I explained to them we Pensacola • 432-4999 Mon - Sat 8 am - 7 pm were all together to enjoy each sure your letters are backward to start with; they look better when Sunday 8 am - 6 pm flipped! Call for directions from the Beach July 10, 2018 Island Times PAGE 7

CheckMat Florida hosted their Summer Jiu Jitsu Summer Festival at the Gulfside Pavilion, June 23. The event featured seminars from international and local masters. Students ages ranged from 4 years old and up; and abilities from beginners to those training to fi ght in the UFC. The organizers and instructors are (L to R): Janilson Bie of Gulf Breeze CheckMat, internationally known Leo Vieira originally from Brazil who now works in California, Paulo Mushu and Chico Mendes of CheckMat.

Eight-year-old Billie Thomas was the fi rst angler to weigh a catch at the Pensacola Bud Light Fishing Rodeo, June 23 at Spend An Hour - Help The Beach Flounder's. Her Redfi sh weighed 4.11 pounds and earned her a third place in the Junior Angler Ten and Under Redfi sh category. Ocean Hour organizers are It is very important to re- plies. Buckets, grabbers, gloves She also won fi rst place in White Trout, second place Ladyfi sh. Her seeking volunteers to assist with member that it is bird nesting and trash bags will be distributed brother Ethan won the Ladyfi sh category and earned second place a clean up at Fort Pickens, Satur- season. Please observe the posted to volunteers. Attendees should for his .34 pound Croaker. Big Brother Jared Thomas weighed in day, July 28. Registration begins speed limit and be aware of areas dress appropriate for the weather top three winners in Croaker, Catfi sh, White Trout, Pinfi sh, Hardtail at 8:45 a.m. The clean up is just that are cordoned off as nesting and bring water, bug spray and and Ladyfi sh in the Juniors 11-16 age category. one hour - from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. sights. sunscreen as needed. Shoes may Fort Pickens is located at The clean up area is typically get wet if cleaning near shoreline. 1400 Fort Pickens Road, at the near the Fort Pickens fi shing pier, For more information or westernmost end of Pensacola but please confi rm via emailing to be added to the Ocean Hour Beach. Drive to the Ranger Sta- volunteer@oceanhourfl .com or weekly email list, volunteer@ tion and let the Ranger at the gate calling 850-450-1112, and leave oceanhourfl .com; or www.ocean- know that you are an Ocean Hour a message. hourfl .com or at Facebook.com/ Clean Up Volunteer. Ocean Hour provides all sup- oceanhourfl .

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See all our listings at paradisecoastalrealty.com or call 1.850.932.0067 PAGE 8 Island Times July 10, 2018 Ski and Travel Club Announces August Expo Pensacola Ski and Travel River or amble the streets of Cor- It’s free for members and $20 for Club is all about adventure. For- tina, Italy? Then, the Pensacola non-members. merly the Pensacola Ski Club, Ski and Travel Club is a perfect Beer, wine, fruit, cheese and the group recently changed their fi t for you. desserts will be served. Reserva- name to better reflect the pro- Learn more about their events tions to attend are due by July 25 grams they off er. at the annual Expo, Thursday, to [email protected]. Would you like to ski the August 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Membership information is Colorado slopes, tour Europe by at the Museum of Commerce, available at www.pensacolaski- bike and barge, sail the Rhine 201 E. Zaragosa in Pensacola. andtravelclub.com

Gulf Breeze U-10 Baseball Coach Nathan VanMeter with two of his players Miller Caldwell, left, and Trey Hanson at the USSSA Opening Ceremonies, June 20 at the Gulfside Pavilion. It was a lighthearted moment, but these kids are all business on the baseball diamond. They vanquished most of their opponents during the three day Gulf Coast Drafted League Championship tournament and brought home sec- ond place trophy. Trey Hanson’s proud grandparents are Fran and Tom Grow of Pensacola Beach. Photo courtesy of Megan Hanson PBA Pensacola Beach To Go! Blue Sky Gift Shoppe 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 850-932-7100

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Unit 606 West $330,000 MLS# 535226 Kim Gibbons, Broker/Beach Specialist 850-912-9826 Emerald-Coast.org Sea Turtle Baby Shower Saturday, August 11 @ 11 Landshark Landing July 10, 2018 Island Times PAGE 9 July Events Jam Calendar Free Trolley Service: Daily from 4 p.m. to sky. Telescopes will be available for use. Fee to enter membership in Tri Gulf Coast. Every Sunday through midnight. The best way to get around on the island the park, but star gaze is free. October. Check it out TriGulfCoast.org is to take a free ride on the Pensacola Beach trolleys. Pearl Clarkin Concert at the Spaceship Vacation Bible School: Monday, July 23 Three trolleys run east-west and core area routes. The House on Pensacola Beach. Friday, July 13, 5 to 8 through Friday, July 27 from 9 a.m. until noon. last pick up is at 11:30 p.m. Trolley stop maps are p.m. Pensacola Beach’s Pearl Clarkin is a singer- Pensacola Beach Community Church. Via de Luna available at the Pensacola Beach Visitor’s Informa- songwriter who now resides in Nashville, Tenn. She and Avenida 18. Kids, ages 3 to 10, are welcome to tion Center. Go online to VisitPensacolaBeach.com will be in town, hosting a private concert at one of attend at no charge. Visitors welcome. www.the- to learn more or to find the Trolley Tracker. the most talked about and photographed homes on beachchurch.com, 850-932-6628 for more details. Bands on the Beach: Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. the beach. Ticket required. https://www.facebook. Bands on the Beach: Tuesday, July 24, 7 p.m. Free concert at Gulfside Pavilion. The Reunion Band. com/events/561150984261697/ Free concert at Gulfside Pavilion. The Rowdies play. The group was Mere Mortals Triath- Bring a chair. Leave glass and pets at home. Each formed in the lon Training: Sunday, July Tuesday through October. VisitPensacolaBeach.com summer of 15, 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavil- Race for the Roses: Saturday, July 28. All fe- 1989, and its The Reunion Band ion. This requires mem- male regatta hosted by the Pensacola Beach Yacht song list pre- bership in Tri Gulf Coast. Club. Part of a trilogy of women’s regattas. dominantly Every Sunday through Oc- Note these upcoming events: features rock tober. Check it out TriGulf- Bushwacker 5K Run, Saturday, August 4 at and rhythm Coast.org 7:30 a.m. Starts in Gulf Breeze, ends at the Board- & blues from Beach Eco Walk: walk. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. the 1960s and Sunday, July 15 at 8 a.m. Hosted by Capt’n Fun Runners. www.werunwild. 1970s. Mem- Meet at the parking lot 27 com for more. bers of the B across from Portofino. Sea Turtle Baby Shower, Saturday, August 11 group include The walk lasts about one at 11 at Landshark Landing. No charge to enter. Fun, Jeff Byrd (lead hour, is at a leisurely pace. games. Learn about the Sea Turtles who hatch on our guitar), Billy Led by environmental- shores. Meet a mermaid. Take the Sea Turtle Oath. Harrell (vo- ist Christian Wagley, it is Taste of the Beach, Saturday, September 15, cals), Charlyne open to the public at no 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Casino Beach. A premier food Kilpatrick (vo- charge. Kids will like it. festival featuring signature dishes from 20 Pensac- cals), Ed Nick- Wear swimsuit or shorts, ola Beach restaurants. inson (guitar/vocals), Larry Northup (drums), Ross sunscreen. Bring water. You might get wet and sandy. Chef competitions, Orenstein (keyboards/vocals), and David White 850-687-9968 or [email protected]. cooking demos. Beer (bass). Bring a chair. Leave glass and pets at home. Art on the Boardwalk: Sunday, July 15 from Tasting. Ticketed Each Tuesday through October. VisitPensacola- noon to 6 p.m. at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Fam- Chef’s tasting. Live Beach.com ily friendly event. Unique craft goods and artwork. music. Souvenir Wa- School of the Soldier: Thursdays through Sun- No charge to browse. ter Tumblers, t-shirts. days at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Fort Pickens which is Sunset Beach Yoga: Sunday, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Hosted by the Pensac- located at the westernmost tip of the island. Meet at Bring a sheet, large towel or mat, water and an open ola Beach Chamber of the Fort Pickens Bookstore for this 30 minute pro- mind. Behind the Hilton. Nominal charge. Each Commerce. Pensaco- gram. It is accessible. School of the Soldier includes Sunday, weather permitting. 850-723-2792 laBeachChamber.com firing demonstrations when staff is available. The Innerlight Surf Camp: Monday, July 16. New Pensacola Beach program is free, however, there is an entrance fee of session begins. For strong swimmers aged 8 and old- Songwriters Festival, $20 per car at Fort Pickens. (If you arrive by ferry, er. Learn to surf, sharpen your skills. Surf etiquette. October 4-7. Fans can there is no entrance fee.) 850-934-2600, www.NPS. Wave information. Fun. For registration, instructions, meet the hitmakers. gov/GUIS innerlightsurf.com. One day passes available. Hundreds of perfor- Red, White and Blues Week on Pensacola Bands on the Beach: Tuesday, July 17, 7 p.m. mances, a variety of Beach. Wednesday, July 11, Circle and Arrival Ma- Free concert at Gulfside Pavilion. Baybridge Band. venues. Military Song- neuvers around 8 a.m. Thursday, July 12 Blue Angels Bring a chair. Leave glass and pets at home. Each writers’ Events, cruise, fly at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13 Tuesday through October. VisitPensacolaBeach.com kids songwriting. show starts at noon with Sidewalk Star Gaze: PensacolaBeach- Blue Angels at 2 p.m. Sat- Friday, July 20 and Sat- SongwritersFestival. urday, July 14 Show starts urday, July 21, just south com at noon, Blues fly at 2 p.m. of the Gulfside Pavilion. Santa Rosa Island Triathlon, Saturday, October See page 2, for more. Escambia Amateur As- 6 at 7 a.m. This is the 23rd running of this popular Stargazing: Friday, tronomers set up tele- multi-sport event. Gulf Swim, bike and run course July 13 at 8 p.m. in Fort scopes and binoculars so on island streets. Enter at www.SantaRosaIsland- Pickens at the Battery Worth guests can see the moon, Triathlon.com Picnic Area stars, planets and other Trot For Thought, Thursday, November 22 at Join park staff and vol- celestial bodies. There 8:30 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion. 5K on Turkey Day to unteers from the Escambia is no charge, but is de- benefit brain cancer research. www.pensacolabeach- Amateur Astronomer’s As- pendent on weather. Star turkeytrot.com and register today! sociation (EAAA) for a fun Fat Albert flies past The Entertainer toward show central on Gaze begins at dark. Pensacola Beach Chamber’s Lighted Boat Pensacola Beach during the 2016 Air Show. night out under the stars. Mere Mortals Tri- Parade, Saturday, December 1. From Little Sabine Get an up close view of athlon Training: Sun- Bay to Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. After sundown. some celestial objects and learn more about the night day, July 22, 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion. This requires Meet Santa. PensacolaBeachChamber.com PAGE 10 Island Times July 10, 2018 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.

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.

“I’m so excited, and I just enough food to feed everyone elite team is mind-boggling in can’t hide it…” we know—and a few that we itself—but that’s not what gets I just can’t explain it either! don’t. (We started a tradition me all weepy and goose-pimply The beach is so quiet this morn- of sharing ice-cold watermelon every year. The Blue Angels as they soar above Sharla Dawn’s ing, but that’s about to change, with the tourists on the beach It’s the unity. The trust. It’s gulf front viewing spot. The display of military power and and I can’t wait. after the show.) the fearless faith these individu- precision fl ying have awed millions over the years. You see, I’m usually not one The show—though I’ve seen als have in the whole. The Blue for huge crowds. Neither am I it dozens of times in my life—is Angels’ trademark Diamond drawn to things that go fast—and still an emotional experience for formation leaves only 18 inches loud noises really stress me out. me. And it’s not so much the for error, a foot-and-a-half of So why, pray tell, is it that awesome, even terrifying, dis- space from wingtip to canopy— I fi nd myself giddy with excite- play of military might (though I hurtling hundreds of miles per ment, crushed amidst a throng would hate to be on the opposing hour. In perfect unison. Wow. of sunburned tourists, awaiting team in any kind of skirmish with Yeah, that moves me for that fi rst roaring, 400 mph pass? these guys—they can be combat some reason. It seems I’m always the last to ready in 72 hours). No, it’s As does that damned 700- spy them—at fi rst a tiny smudge www.ritecourse.com Mike Doman something else, something more mph sneak pass toward the end REALTOR® way out over the Gulf, then a like respect, even admiration. of the show. Gets me every time! Diamond-shaped blur, and at last There are people in those Every time! That one moves [email protected] 850-910-2589 a mighty escadrille of thunder- machines! Real live men and me too, in an entirely diff erent ing mechanical might—right in women in those cockpits. I know way. Ha! Call for a FREE Valuation – You may be surprised! my face! it, I’ve actually seen them as they Blue Angel weekend is the tear past. A couple of maneuvers biggest event at our house all bank so close to our house, I year. My husband takes the swear I can see their profi les. whole week off now; he can’t The amount of discipline, bear to miss even the prac- persistence, and self-confi dence tice shows. Together we cook it must take to earn a spot on that Let’s See A Show Saenger Summer Classic Movie Series Begins Classic movies shown in the and Wendell Corey gracious opulence of the Saenger 8/18 Wizard of Oz Theatre in downtown Pensacola Starring Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, is a popular summer treat. The Ray Bolger and Jack Haley Classic Movie Series begins July 8/25 The Sound of Music 21. The seventh season for the Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher movie series is chocked-full of Plummer and Eleanor Parker the most-popular classic Hol- “I was really excited to see lywood actors and actresses in- the movie schedule this year,” cluding Julie Andrews, James said Kathy Summerlin, Director Stewart, Burt Reynolds, Bette of Booking and Marketing for Davis, Henry Fonda, Grace Kel- the Saenger Theatre. She contin- ly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sina- ued “We are looking forward to tra. There are murder mysteries, another record-breaking season love stories, comedies and musi- mostly attributed to the over- cals—something for everyone, whelming support of the com- in addition to another favorite munity and our sponsors.” Hitchcock movie: Tickets for the Saenger 7/21 High Society Classic Movie Series will go Starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly on sale to the public on Friday, and Frank Sinatra July 13 at noon at the Saenger 7/28 Jezebel Theatre Box Offi ce located at Starring Bette Davis, Henry Fonda 22 East Intendencia or on the and George Brent night of each movie beginning at 8/4 Smokey and the Bandit 6 p.m. Prices for admission re- Starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field main at $5 per person for general and Jerry Reed admission seating. Tickets are 8/11 Rear Window only available for purchase at the Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly Saenger Theatre Box Offi ce. July 10, 2018 Island Times PAGE 11 Commissioners, Island Authority Dosh Gives Disaster Updates To Hold Joint Board Meeting Network, will be the featured Members of the Pensacola has 140 members and welcomed The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and speaker. Breakfast is served at Beach Chamber were updated the following new members: the Santa Rosa Island Authority will hold a joint meeting Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. for $5; the meeting about storm readiness by Escam- Hang Ten Helicopters, Gulf Coast July 17 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Board starts at 8 a.m. Guests are wel- bia County’s Emergency Man- Maritime Services and The Arc Chambers, Room 100, in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government come to attend. For guest passes, agement Chief John Dosh at their Gateway, Inc. Building at 221 Palafox Place. please call 850-932-1500 or email June 21 meeting at Our Lady’s The Beach Chamber meets Escambia County Commission Chairman Jeff Bergosh has Chamber Membership Services Hunt Hall. Dosh distributed cop- next on Thursday, August 16 at four items that he will bring forward for discussion. The items Director Kailey Weiner at info@ ies of the 2018 Disaster Guide. Our Lady’s Hunt Hall. Chris- include: considering a full automation of and price reduction at visitpensacolabeach.com. In his presentation he reminded tian Wagley, Gulf Restoration the Bob Sikes Toll Facility to ease congestion at the toll plaza; business owners that planning to achieve a revenue-neutral outcome of a toll price reduction, was key to managing disaster consider the addition of some paid, premium parking; with regard preparedness. to Lease Renewals, work toward equity between and among beach The guide which includes all leaseholders; and a discussion about the proposed Roundabouts disasters has a section dedicated to determine whether residents believe they are necessary and to hurricanes. Noting that all of desirable. Pensacola Beach is a Zone A, The meeting is open to the public and beach residents are Dosh said he encourages busi- encouraged to attend. nesses and individuals to com- This meeting can be viewed live on MyEscambia.com/ectv, plete an emergency plan. channel 98 for Mediacom subscribers and channel 99 for AT&T “We evacuate to save lives,” U-verse subscribers, or watched anytime at ECTV On Demand. said Dosh. “In the case of hur- Board of Commissioners ricanes, be ready to leave when Jeff Bergosh, District 1 (Chairman) [email protected] the evacuation order is made. Doug Underhill, District 2 [email protected] Don’t wait.” Lumon May, District 3 (Vice Chairman) [email protected] Dosh reminded Chamber Grover C. Robinson, IV, District 4 [email protected] members that there are more re- Steven Barry, District 5 [email protected] sources available at BeReadyEs- Santa Rosa Island Authority cambia.com and the new MyEs- Thomas Campanella, elected thomas_campanella@sria-fl a.com cambia app for cell phones. The Brigette Brooks, Dist. 1 appointee brigette_brooks@sria-fl a.com Karen Sindel, District 2 appointee karen_sindel@sria-fl a.com 2018 Escambia County Disaster Jerry Watson, District 3 appointee jerry_watson@sria-fl a.com Guides are available at no charge Tammy Bohannon Dist. 4 appointee tammy_bohannon@sria-fl a.com at the Beach Visitor’s Center. Janice Gilley, District 5 Appointee janice_gilley@sria-fl a.com Pensacola Beach Chamber Escambia County’s Emergency Management Chief John Dosh

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If he or she doesn't ask favor closer family relationships help provide better insight into for help, be sure you step up and this week. Take time for visits, those persistent problems. Use make the first move. Also, check whether in person, by phone, by Computer your keen Taurean logic to cut out a new career possibility. mail or in cyberspace. Let them through the double-talk. LIBRA (September 23 to know how important they are Repair GEMINI (May 21 to June October 22) You might have to you. 20) Taking some time off could difficulty getting your opinions AQUARIUS (January 20 to in Your Home be the best way to get through heard because of all the noise February 18) A missed opportuni- that seemingly endless round of being made by the other side. ty isn't always a negative. Maybe demands. You'll return refreshed But hang in there. 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There is a warning here Although this may be a normal wanders toward artifi cial light, it door lights and close your curtains. time finding one. But today, though. Over 370 species of call in Hollywood, lights and fl ash takes a heavy toll. If you see a disoriented sea turtle because of the protection they creatures use this burrow to get photography on the beach can dis- JJ Waters, a long-time resi- or hatchlings, please call FWC's have been aff orded by the state, out of the weather along with the rupt sea turtle action during nest- dent of Pensacola Beach, recently Wildlife Hotline at 1-888-404- they are becoming more com- tortoise – one of them is the dia- ing season. Despite the progress came across evidence of this type 3922, #FWC or *FWC. mon. This is certainly an animal mondback rattlesnake. So do not we've made with turtle friendly disorientation during a morning Nest Update for Pensacola you might see visiting one of our stick your hand or your face into lighting in the past few years, we walk. Her video showed the turtle Beach and Gulf Islands National state parks. the entrance seeking a tortoise. continue to fi nd many false crawls had wandered away from the Gulf Seashore as of June 25, 2018: The gopher tortoise is one Most of the creatures sharing and have had multiple incidences once she fi nished nesting, at least Perdido Key GINS 5 of only two true land dwelling the burrow are insects but there of post-nesting disorientation this a block away, undoubtedly drawn Pensacola Beach 13 turtles in our area and is in a fam- are others such as the gopher Ft. Pickens GINS 10 season. Much of the problem can toward a home with unshielded Santa Rosa GINS 6 ily all to its own. They are miners, frog and the gopher mouse. One be related to lighting. lights. Total nests - 34 digging large burrows that can interesting member of the bur- False crawls occur when extend up to a depth of 7 feet and row family is the Eastern Indigo female sea turtles come ashore to a length of 15 feet underground. Snake. This is the largest native nest and something disturbs them However, tortoises are not very snake to North America, reach- or does not feel right, so they re- good at digging up towards the ing a length of eight feet, and is turn to the water without nesting. surface, so there is only the one a beautiful iridescent black color. Post-nesting disorientation occurs entrance in and out of the burrow. The indigo is not dangerous at when female sea turtles come The burrow of the tortoise can be all, actually it feeds on venom- ashore, nest, and then become distinguished from other burrow- ous snakes and it is a good one disoriented as they try to get back ing animals, such as armadillos, to have around. to the Gulf. in that the bottom line of the Federal and state laws pro- An adult loggerhead sea opening is fl at – a straight line – tect the indigo, as with the gopher turtle, the species that most fre- and the top is domed or arched frog and mouse. All of these quently nests in our area, may shaped; mammalian burrows are animals have declined in number weigh 200-350 pounds or more. typically round – circular. The over the past few decades. This This beautiful creature which general rule is one burrow equals is primarily due to loss of the swims so gracefully in the sea one tortoise, though this is not needed gopher tortoise burrows, feels the weight of gravity as she always true. Some burrows are, which have declined because the crawls ashore, but focuses on her at times, shared by more than one tortoises have declined, and this is task. If she's satisfi ed with the area, and some may not be occupied due to habitat loss and harvesting. she cups her rear fl ippers like little at all. Again, tortoises like dry sandy shovels and begins to dig a hole, The tortoise itself is rather soils for digging burrows. The alternating her fl ippers to scoop large, shell lengths reaching 15 longleaf pine forest is historically out sand. When the hole has got- inches. They can be distinguished the place to fi nd them but they are ten as deep as her fl ippers can dig, from the other land dwelling found in coastal areas where such she lays her eggs and uses her rear turtle, the box turtle, by having a open wooded areas exist - even fl ippers to fi ll in the nest and tap more fl attened dome to the shell Pensacola Beach. the sand down. At that point she and large elephant like legs. The All of the members of the switches to her front fl ippers and forelimbs are more muscular than tortoise community are still pro- uses them to throw sand back over the hind and possess large claws tected by state, and – in the case of her carapace and camoufl age the for digging the burrow. the indigo snake – federal law, so nest from predators. The nesting Tortoises prefer dry sandy you must not disturb them if seen. process has taken about an hour soils in areas where it is more Photos are great and you should and she is tired, ready to return open and there are plenty of feel lucky to have viewed one. to her natural environment and young plants to eat; box turtles are fans of more dense brush and wooded areas. Tortoises spend most of the The Andra Morgan Team day within their burrows – which Professionals You Can Trust remain in the 70°F range. Usually when it is cooler, early morning or late afternoon, or during a rain Buying? 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