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Volume IX,XIV, Number Number 10 9 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida SeptemberAugust 21, 3, 20132018 BizarreBathtub Star Andrew Zimmern Racers Comes To The Beach Battle With A Paddle

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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- Bathtubday, September racers will14 and raft 15 up at on Casino the soundfront Beach. Andrew starting Zimmern, line Sunday, center, isSeptember a James Beard 2 at 2 Award-winning p.m. Teams armed TV personality, with paddles chef, and food courage writer, teacherwill guide and unwieldy is widely flregarded oating bathtubs as one of around the most the versatile race course. and knowledgeable The winners personalities earn awards in andthe foodbragging world. rights He’s the as creator, the beach’s host and best co-executive bathtub captains. producer Beach of Travel School Channel’s PTA Vice-Presidenthit series, Bizarre Tasha Foods Tidwell with Andrew splashed Zimmern, her way Andrew around Zimmern’s the Bath Bizarre Tub race World, course, and hislast new year series, with her Bizarre deckhands Foods America. Kinley Tidwell, Zimmern left, will and be at Susie Taste Haag. of the Beach Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The festival, which showcases Pensacola Beach’s restaurants includes a dessert contest. Chef John Flaningam of Crab’s, top Theleft, proceedsearned fi rst from place the in Bathtub2012. His Races Bushwacker are donated Pie earned to Pensacola him a spot Beach in the fiElementary nals which willSchool. be Saturday at 3 p.m. Tropical birds and racing hermit crabs will Labordelight Day young Weekend guests. on Pensacola Pensacola Beach Beach resident is awash Laken with Harvey, events top on right, the haswater been and to on Taste the ofsand. the BeachTurn to every page year. 2 for Look more. for her in the Mermaid Parade on Sunday and the Hula Hoop contest in the Children’s Area. Rev up your engines! George Smith and his brother-in-law Mike Cook, bottom right, proudly mug the camera next to Smith’s entry in the Life’s A Vette on the Beach car show. The show is Saturday from 10 to 3 p.m. The Sauce Boss lays down some serious blues on the Gulfside Pavilion stage, bottom left. He sings and cooks a giant pot of gumbo. It delicious entertainment. The full list of ingredients for the two day buffet of fun is on Page 2 and in Tasty Times, a special four page festival, pull-out section. PAGE 2 Island Times August 21, 2018 Music Fest Tunes Up For Labor Day Weekend, Bathtub Races Benefi t Beach ElementarySchool Music. Sun. Fun. please, according to race orga- University of New Orleans. His John Callahan, and Chris Cantin All of the proceeds from the en- Forget about work and fi ll nizers. repertoire includes everything on drums. try fee are donated to Pensacola your soul with music Labor Day Registration is currently from Gershwin to the Beatles The salty and the silly can Beach Elementary School. Weekend on Pensacola Beach. open online at werunwild.com, and Jason Mraz to Zac Brown, sign up for the annual Bath- There are awards for the Bamboo Willie’s is hosting their but late entries will be accepted He has a following of fans from tub Races. Registration opens winners. It’s a feat to complete annual Music Fest weekend on race day until 7:30 a.m. New Orleans to Destin. at noon. Racing starts at 2 p.m. the course sometimes. Not all full of events, September 1-2. After the cannon sounds at Race Awards will be pre- Bamboo Willie’s continues the do. But, don’t worry. There’s The Bamboo Willie’s stage and 8 a.m., runners will travel east sented to overall top male and fe- decades-old tradition of chal- an award for the Most Dramatic the Amphitheater on Pensacola down Via de Luna, follow the male winners, the top 3 men and lenging teams of two to paddle a Sinker. Beach Boardwalk will off er course through the beach’s resi- women in each age group along fl oating bathtub around a course The awards ceremony fol- eleven performances, open to the dential streets and return along with the top 3 men and women set in the shallow waters of San- lows the completion of racing. public at no charge. the same route. The fi nish line is in the walking division. The ta Rosa Sound. For the $35 entry Skies Sizzle “We have so many talented also at the Gulfside Pavilion. awards ceremony immediately fee, each team will be assigned a The Sunday skies above local musicians,” said Bamboo The post race party and follows the race conclusion. bathtub and two paddles. Teams Santa Rosa Sound will send Willie’s General Manager Rob- awards ceremony will be at Bam- Don’t leave, there’s more. race in heats with the prelimi- the Labor Day Weekend crowd ert Gleim. “It was easy to fi ll up boo Willie’s on the Boardwalk The music continues and so does nary round winners facing off in into a chorus of oohs and ahhs. our entire two-day Music Fest with food and refreshments. the racing. a tub-to-tub fi nal heat. The free fireworks show be- schedule with local acts.” Nick Andrews will take the stage Nobius will bring their mod- Boats and spectators line the gins Sunday, September 2 at 8 Parker Houston Project to entertain racers beginning at 8 ern fl air of the funky and jazzy perimeter of the course, some- p.m. Grab a patch of sand any- brings the jazz, blues and funk a.m. Andrews is an award-win- to the Bamboo Willie’s stage at times armed with squirt guns. where along the Sound to se- sound to Fest stage at noon on ning vocalist, guitarist, and pia- noon. The six man band includes There’s no charge to cheer. cure your front row seats. It’s Saturday, while Robbie Paynter nist. He graduated summa cum Miguel Aldahondo, Jacob Palm- Racers can sign up prior to a spectacular way to salute the starts strumming in the Amphi- laude in Music Studies from the er, Zach Callahan, Trevor King, the race or right up to race time. holiday weekend. theater at 2 p.m. The music con- tinues all weekend: Bamboo Willies Stage Saturday, Sept. 1 Noon Parker Houston ECUA Water Line Project Postponed 5 p.m. The John Hart Project 10 p.m. Dusty Sanderson No Impact To Pensacola Beach Customers Anticipated Sunday, Sept. 2 8 a.m. Nick Andrews Emerald Coast Utilities Au- service. We also have prepared continue to have uninterrupted However, Island Times is Noon Nobius thority alerts Pensacola Beach a communication plan to contact water service and it is not an- in close communication with the 5 p.m. Tyler Livingston and residents that there is a pending our customers should we need to ticipated that there will be any utility and will post updates at The Absolutes Water Line Project Day tied to the share additional information.” impact. www.myislandtimes.com as well 10 p.m. Local Broadcast new Three Mile Bridge construc- During the project, the util- Due to circumstances out of as our Facebook page. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk tion. The intended August 20 ity will likely request that large, ECUA’s control the project date ECUA can be reached at Amphitheater Stage start date was scrapped; and the Saturday, Sept. 1 commercial customers monitor has been changed, postponed; www.ECUA.fl .gov, 850-476- 2 p.m. Robbie Paynter project is slated for September 10 their water use. and the exact start date was not 0480, or customer.service@ 7 p.m. Scenic Heights or later. Residential customers will available at press time. ecua.fl .gov. Sunday, Sept. 2 The proposed project time- 2 p.m. Robbie Paynter line indicates the utility will need 7 p.m. Sandy Roots about 14 hours to complete a wa- Local Organizations Get Grant Packets Race. Relax. Repeat. ter service line change. There will Gulf Breeze philanthropic ing to raise awareness about the the Beach Family Fest hosted Lace up your running shoes be a few hours of fl ushing lines organization Will Do and Is- Will Do grant program and an- by the Christian Surfers orga- and pull on your swimsuit Sun- followed by two days of routine land Times hosted a grant work- swer any questions potential ap- nization. She commented, “The day, September 2 for the Board- bacteriological sampling. shop and meeting at the Beach plicants might have. She gave a Beach Family Fest is hosted on shorts and Bikinis 5K with an 8 ECUA Board Member Dale Church’s Randle Hall, August 7. brief presentation about the grant Memorial Day weekend at the a.m. start time at the Gulfside Perkins, whose district includes Fifteen beach non-profi t and civ- process. Gulfside Pavilion and has al- Pavilion. The fl at, fast course is Pensacola Beach, said, “ECUA ic organizations received grant Requests for grant money ready booked the band Kutless open to runners and walkers. As has put multiple safeguards in packets and instructions from must fall between $1,000 and again for next year. Grant money the name suggests, proper attire place to plan for contingencies to Will Do Board President Susan $10,000. Applications are due would help tremendously.” includes bikinis and boardshorts, assure that Pensacola Beach cus- Nitteraurer. September 17. For more information, but runners can dress as they tomers will have uninterrupted She requested the meet- Stephenie Allen represented www.WillDoGulfBreeze.org.

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Terry Preston, Sharla Gorder Stranded/disoriented turtle: 1-888-404-3922, #FWC or *FWC or 850-916-5636 (NPS Wildlife Response) August 21, 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 September 8, 1993 rules of protocol were followed abide by, and that was the pink party, the SOBs chose up sides needs help, or if there is a com- The Islander Newspaper at these nocturnal gatherings. curler tradition. Each Sister rolled and played charades. munity project, the Sisters are When I fi rst met the SOBs, First off , no guys. If husbands or one pink curler into her hair, and Another SOB tradition is the there. Over the years, they have they were always pulling the most boyfriends showed up, they were there it remained all night long. annual Christmas party. Restau- collected thousands of dollars for outrageous capers. Every year hissed out of sight. Every Sister If anyone brought gifts to these rants usually welcome the beach friends who were ill or injured or about this time they researched brought her best culinary concoc- birthday slumber parties or if ladies because their antics enter- who were just plain down on their the birthdays in their group and tion, most of which they washed anyone ever fell asleep, I can’t tain the rest of the lunch crowd. At luck. And the goodness in these since there are, or were, lots of down with their trademark drink, remember. The SOBs slumber Christmas they have a tendency girls extends to the community. September and October birthday a lethal punch. As nearly as I can party thrived on gossip, calorie to break into song and reminisce A couple a weeks ago, the girls, they honored themselves by remember, there was only one laden foods, and gallons of punch. about historic SOB gatherings. SOB’s took their gigantic “catch” throwing a slumber party. Certain other rule the sisterhood had to If a dull moment tried to crash the One year, they rented a school to the Elk’s Lodge, and hosted bus, kidnapped Nasty John to a fundraiser for the Pensacola drive it for them, and invaded Beach Suns Street Hockey Team. Local Author Pens Seville Quarter for their Christ- In addition to supplying the fi sh, mas luncheon. A wreath which they volunteered their time and Science Fiction Novel was part of Seville’s decorations eff ort to make the event a tre- was passed around and each SOB mendous success. At the end of Gateway To Humanity - either looked through it, put it the day, they gave the Suns $650, on her head or wrist, or tossed along with their love and good The Mertean Papers it Frisbee style down the table, wishes for victory. Former Island Times columnist Candace Segar and while one Sister took photos of It’s terrific to realize that her co-author Shelley Barnett have released this month’s the spontaneous entertainment! when many beach traditions and must-read novel, "Gateway To Humanity - The Mertean John, the designated driver, re- customs are crumbling and fading Papers.” mained outside with the bus, away completely, the Sisters still The human race is on a crash course of extinction. which seemed to be the safest take their self-imposed obliga- But there is hope. For centuries, a highly advanced alien place for him. tions seriously. They love the society secretly watches us. They cannot interfere with Over the years, the SOBs beach and its people. When the human evolution, and must wait for The Chosen One to have pretty much grown up. time comes to work hard to help discover The Mertean Papers, hidden on earth since the Many of their sons and daughters someone, they are never afraid to 14th century. And it’s during this time that Alays and her are teenagers, so the Sisters have step up and be counted. family receive the Mertean symbol and Papers with no developed a certain degree of This newspaper, which has understanding of what they represent. maturity. Now, they even rise at always supported the Sisters and For six centuries everything stays under the radar dawn and go deep sea fi shing on a all their projects, whatever their until New Orleans artist, Ronnie Weaver paints the futur- regular basis. So, they have given purpose, would like to publicly istic Mertean symbol unknowingly into all of her artwork. up some of their earlier, more thank them for being who they All factions both good and bad wake up. raucous behavior. But, through are and doing what they do. A What common thread ties these two women to the Chosen One? For it’s only The Chosen One – half it all, there is one tradition they little piece of the old beach lives human, half Mertean – who can understand and implement the alien technology that will save our world, have never altered. If someone on in their hearts. and ourselves. And everybody’s waiting! About the author: Raw Lunch Candace Segar grew up Oysters Specials in New Orleans and at the age Mon- Fri 11-2 of six months went to her fi rst Fresh Mardi Gras. By fi ve, she was Gulf Dinner a seasoned veteran and could Seafood Specials catch beads and doubloons Nightly with the best of them. She OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM knew her way around the French Quarter, but was Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs always partial to the Café du Monde. CATCH IT ALL! After graduating OPEN EVERYDAY twice from the University at 11am of New Orleans because she couldn’t figure out Sports if she wanted to write or Our latitude will WINGS test motors, she opted in Hi Def for the power industry. change your attitude 40 TVs 79c It readily paid the bills. Every Thursday Apparently  Waterfront Dining  Specials 8 Big Screens though, her passion and Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite heart were submerged in writ-  Oyster Bar “Gateway To Hu- ing. It was during one contract  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness manity - The Mertean power assignment, when these Gift Shop strange Mertean aliens were Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports Papers” is available on calling out to her. She met with Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster Amazon for Kindle and her friend Shelley Barnett, and Specials Pensacola Beach Always On in paperback, published the result was “Gateway To Hu- 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 by Short on Time Books. manity – The Mertean Papers.” 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinespensacola.com PAGE 4 Island Times August 21, 2018 ? ?? ? ???? ? ? ?? ??? PEOPLE rivia? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ?? HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAKEN and Amelia are cheering “War ? Eagle” for Abby who is a Gulf TOne glance at the big sand towers.) heeled history buff set aside Laken Harvey is celebrating point sticking out into Santa Rosa His neighbor Rhonda Henry her thoughts of the American all kinds of landmarks this month. Breeze High grad and former Sound gave it away. All the salty recognized and rang in with a Revolution to quiz the TM about Her fi rst day of high school was Beach School student. dogs on the beach knew the aerial correct answer, too. the Restaurant Evolution on August 13 and her birthday was CHI TOWN WEEKEND photo was shot prior to Portofi no A regal gal who always goes Pensacola Beach. Amid a banter August 20. What will she do for Karen Cook and Diane Tyson Resort being developed. The fi rst astray, The Queen of Wrong An- about pirates, mermaids, fandom an encore on each of the follow- are jetsetters. They found a good S.D. to send the correct answer swers Joanne Brooks, submitted a and jocks, she asked what year ing Mondays? deal on airline tickets and fl ew was Betsy Walker who works correct guess. The Queen left her Sidelines Restaurant and Sports NEW BEACH CITIZEN to Chicago for a girls weekend. at Pensacola Beach Marina and throne room in the Land of the Bar was opened? Little Noah Christopher has You can take the beach girls Charters. Her offi ce overlooks the Woefully Incorrect unattended, so Do you know? Can you score a new baby sister to teach the away from the beach, but they charter fl eet on Little Sabine Bay, Melanie Waite snuck in. Melanie or will you punt? Go for the end fi ne art of being a beach kid. Koa still managed to fi nd a bar named, just downstairs from Innerlight surmised the photo was Villa zone and send your answer to was born July 18 and is settling “Sand Bar, the Island Party Hut” Surf Shop. Sabine. Queen Jo allows visitors [email protected]. in nicely to beach life with Mom in Chicago. Anne Geisel whispered her from time to time, as long as they The fi rst person to email the cor- Maria and Dad Ryan. Welcome to TEN GRANDS answer, so as not to tip off others; are rightfully wrong. Melanie rect answer will get an Island the world, Koa. Beach Business owner Sandy but it was no secret. Long time is rarely wrong, so she will not Times t-shirt, suitable for wearing SADIE MEETS STELLA Petrovits traveled to Greece for beach resident Steve Headley sent even claim a royal title. Give her while watching Saints games, Santa Rosa Island Author- the birth of her tenth grandchild “Portofi no” - - the development a visitor’s pass and she will be darts or the sport of your choice. ity Director of Administration on August 10. Oddly, her ninth is within sight of his beach house. gone before sundown. Deadline to answer is August Robbie Schrock wrapped up her grand was born on the ninth day Bruce Clark has been around A lipstick-wearing high- 28. Good luck. work with the Beach’s Air Show of his birth month and the eighth the beach for a decades, so he just in time for the biggest event was born on the eighth day of his was quick to answer. Not quick of her summer season - Sadie birth month. Makes it easy for enough for the shirt that he needs Reece Shrock was born July 25. Grandma to remember. Kosti, to add to his wardrobe, however. Eliana and their new baby girl are Jersey Girl Gwen Foster is Betsy Walker was the fi rst She joins big sister Stella and Dad to correctly identify this marked Adam who all live in Gulf Breeze. all fi ne at home. Stop in a Spyros a Turned-Around Snowbird. She Gyros and congratulate Sandy. and Wild Walt migrate to the area as the current location of BEACH WAR EAGLE beach each summer. Even after Portofi no Resort. Dr. Richard Jacobs proudly TIED THE KNOT whining about sweat dripping shows off a photo of a #7 Auburn Congratulations to Craig onto her phone’s tiny screen, the University soccer jersey that be- Barrow and Sam Schneider. The Jersey Girl sent in the correct longs to his daughter Abby. He long time beach couple tied the answer. and his wife Kim along with Anna knot in July. Best wishes! Dr. Larry Smith who resides on that patch of sand, sent his cor- rect answer with a bonus photo. Davis Winston Drees He has the original photo with October 7, 1966 - July 31,2018 marks added for eight towers. in any movie he had seen, Eight! (The fi ve current towers which was a lot. Davis loved will be joined by two additional life and had a great passion for Pensacola Beach, cars and his dogs. He was an excellent cook and worked Go Where The Locals Go for many local restaurants and off shore rigs. Music He had a heart of gold. Tuesday Aug 21, 6 PM Keith Stone He will be missed by all that Wednesday Aug 22, 6 PM The Nace Brothers knew him. He is proceeded in Thursday Aug 23, 6 PM The Nace Brothers death by his mother, Mary Friday Aug 24, 6 PM Guitar Shorty Drees. Saturday Aug 25, 6 PM Paxton Norris Band Davis is survived by Sunday Aug 26, 3 PM Skyla Burrell his father, Morrie; his wife of 13 happy years, Kim; his Tuesday Aug 28, 6 PM Skyla Burrell Davis Winston Drees passed daughter, Marrissa Lintag; Food & Fun Thursday Aug 30, 6 PM Ben Prestage away peacefully July 31, 2018. stepsons, Ricky Lee II (Jes- Chef John’s Daily Friday Aug 31, 6 PM Ben Prestage sica), Nathaniel Bryan (Hayley) He was born at Baptist Hospital in Lunch & Dinner Saturday Sep 1, 6 PM Live Music Pensacola on October 7, 1966 to and Richard William Bingham; Sunday Sep 2, 3 PM Louisiana’s LeRoux sisters Amy (Patrick Keeley), Specials CDR Morris C. and Mary Drees. ~ Monday Sep 3, 6 PM Louisiana’s LeRoux Davis was a very happy go Jayne (Johnny Redmond); broth- ers, Matthew (Dawn Drees) and Full Service & Tiki Bar Upcoming on the Paradise stage lucky person to all who knew him. ~ He was an awesome husband, Robert Drees; four Grandchil- Fri, Sept. 14, 6 PM Jeff Jensen Friendly Staff son, father, brother and stepdad. dren, Colby, Blake, Addyson He loved to make you laugh with and Saria, among many other Stay and Play relatives. Services were held Wear Your Black & Gold - Geaux Saints! him and not at him, (sometimes). Special Rates Watch the game with us. He attended Kindergarten in Kiel, at the Pensacola Beach Commu- inn Reservations nity Church’s Randle Hall. If Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 PM VS. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Germany where he learned to 21 Via de Luna 850-932-2319 Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 PM VS. LOS ANGELES RAMS speak fl uent German at the age of desired, donations can be made in Pensacola Sunday, Sept. 9 at Noon VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS three. He was a movie guru and his name to the Pensacola Beach Beach could quote just about any line Community Church. 850-916-5087 www.paradisebar-grill.com August 21, 2018 Island Times PAGE 5 Deadline To Remove Items From Right Of Way Extended September 15 is the new phone, in person or by mail. bia County’s Road Department to In other business: • Pensacola Beach Board- deadline for Pensacola Beach “I came away with a positive request that they clear the sand • Christian Wagley of the walk developers received fi nal residents to remove hardscape feeling that those in attendance that has encroached on the street, Gulf Restoration Network up- approval to combine two retail and landscape from the right- agreed that objects in the right- as well as to discuss the mounded dated the Board on a proposed spaces into one larger unit. of-way. The Santa Rosa Island of-way needed to be removed for up sand in the right-of-way. Ad- Constitutional Amendment to ban The SRIA Committees meet Authority Full Board extended public safety reasons,” said Ghio ditionally, Ghio has requested off shore drilling. He requested Wednesday, August 22 at 5 p.m. the deadline at their August 8 about the Monday night forum. Escambia County prepare a GIS that the Board review the amend- The meetings are open to the pub- meeting, allowing residents ad- “Their objections revolve around map showing each leaseholder’s ment and consider taking a posi- lic. Agendas are available online ditional time to remove pilings, parking issues.” property line. This document, tion in favor of the amendment. at www.sria-fl a.com. timbers, sand piles, boulders and Residents who attended the when complete, will be made other immovable objects. The let- forum were also at the SRIA available online and at the SRIA ter sent to leaseholders islandwide August 8. Beach Leaseholder offi ce to assist leaseholders who gave an initial deadline of August Michael Craighead voiced con- are uncertain where the right-of- Pensacola 8, but Board members agreed cerns about the SRIA’s inability to way starts. Beach To Go! Blue Sky that an extension was warranted make it fair for everyone, and felt Ghio noted that ordinances Gift Shoppe due to some misinformation and like the only real fi x is to elimi- do not restrict the width of con- confusion. nate with all on-street parking. crete driveways, which are al- 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy SRIA Vice Chairman Karen Karin Zimmerman chastised lowed to cross into the right-of- 850-932-7100 Sindel told the attendees that the the board for allowing residents to way. Residents must have access Board’s priority is public safety, invest in landscaping only to turn to their homes. allowing fi rst responders access around and tell them to remove Additionally, mature trees to the road and shoulders should it. She felt it would end badly growing in the right-of-way will they need it. SRIA Executive in court for the SRIA. Attorney be addressed on a case by case Director Paolo Ghio reminded Mike Stebbins, who represents basis. the Board that the fi rst phase is the Board, noted that neither the Board Member and Island solely to clear the right-of-way SRIA nor County had waived any Resident Tammy Bohannon has of immovable objects. After that rights to the right-of-way. Thus, long voiced concerns about the is accomplished, then a review of the request to clear it stands. deteriorating condition of Ariola whether shoulders can be hard- Lloyd Mattair, who has en- Drive. She is also a proponent of ened, where and at what cost can gaged his Panferio Drive neigh- requiring a home to have adequate be brought forward. bors in this topic, agreed that parking based on the number of In order to assist the lease- public safety on Ariola Drive bedrooms or occupancy. holders, Ghio hosted a two hour needed to be addressed. He added Sindel thanked the lease- meeting August 6. It was an open that it is not a problem on other holders for their attendance. She forum for leaseholders to address streets, but parking laws should instructed staff to make concise, concerns and ask questions. At be enforced. He asked the Board clear instructions which can be that meeting, Ghio encouraged to create a plan which should easily accessed by everyone anyone who had questions or involve engineers and other pro- online or in person regarding needed additional time to comply fessionals. clearing objects from the right- to contact his office by email, Ghio is meeting with Escam- of-way. PAGE 6 Island Times August 21, 2018 peas, porridge Real Women Radio Hosts and a dry martini Soul Beach Mini Music Fest by Kathi Lewis Real Women Radio and Le- have music tributes, skits, dance, We were in Nashville, of the music genre. Bill and I delayed our Nash- var Entertainment present, Soul freestyle DJ sessions, highlights again. This time Bill and I were (I, however, cannot carry a ville trip so we would be avail- Beach Sunday "Unity in Music" of instruments, live vocalists, a celebrating our Thirtieth Anni- note in a bucket.) able to help and hopefully com- Mini Festival, Sunday, 2 to 9 light and video show and other versary and my sister Gail's Au- Drake Inn is now on the fort our dear friends the Drees p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion on entertainment. gust 13 Birthday. We left home edge of the City Center which Family in their recent loss. The Pensacola Beach. This is a free, Organizers commented, on Sunday headed to Albany, was perfect for us. (As an Is- Celebration of Life for Davis family-friendly concert and will “We believe music is a univer- Georgia where we stayed over- lander, I'm happier on the fringe Drees took place on Aug. 12 feature a variety of music genres sal language and this will be an night with Gail and her husband until I want to be in the City and we needed to be there. My from Frank Sinatra to Usher. event for the books. Bring your Rod, so we could begin our next Center.) There is plenty of pub- Baby Jayne was jonesing for Pensacola Redd Diamondz, coolers, lawn chairs, glow de- adventure together. lic transportation to anywhere some Lemon Bars; she musta Big V, Pensacola Police Of- vices, and a big smile!” We arrived in Nashville you want. We had reservations mentioned them a thousand ficer Mike Woods, DJ Cory T For updates, https:// Monday around 5 or 6 p.m. at the Famous Blue Bird, where times. So, just for her I actually are among the presenters and www.facebook.com/ and checked into the infamous famous musicians love to come cooked this week's recipe. performers. The showcase will events/392691397922494/ Drake Inn. It's billed as not and jam when in town. You Unfortunately, they didn't only one of the oldest motels in never know who will show up. make it to the reception because Nashville, but also "Where the We had so many things to I couldn't get them out of the Stars Stayed." In fact, the room do, places to go and meals to dang pan. native cafe where Gail and Rod were stay- consume over our five days in Luckily Chrissy Cook also OPEN EVERYDAY ing was the room where Elvis Nashville. Then it was back to cooked Lemon Bars. She said Presley stayed. Oh yeah, I was Georgia, where Bill and I stayed she had the same problem but 7:30 am to 3 pm bummed for half a second and several days with my sister bravely plowed through and Gail offered to let me have the Brenda before returning to our delivered. She claimed they Daily Specials room. But it was their first trip own piece of Paradise. weren't pretty, but I thought to Nashville and her birthday, so I can hardly wait for the they looked great and I know Homemade Soups I wanted her to have it. Taste of the Beach this year they were good. Chrissy is a Fresh Fish Tacos I'm sure Elvis was pretty and I'll be bringing plenty of wonderful cook, among the young when he stayed here (as my own take-home containers, many other hats she wears. 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 were the other stars). After liv- September 15. There's no way But right now, it's time to ing in a very small house while I could have something from cook...... growing up, it probably felt like each our delicious eateries oth- Lemon Bars a mansion to him. On Nov. 11, erwise. I buy the signature dish 1 Cup All Purpose Flour 2009 local Artist Diana Fenritz from my favorites and try a few painted quite an impressive mu- new ones, too. Always way too 1/2 Cup Butter, softened ral on the walls of the room de- much good food at this festival, 1/4 Cup Confectioners Sugar picting Elvis in various scenes so I take some home. It sure Filling: and perfectly capturing the look makes a nice smorgasbord for of the King at his best. Okay, our dinner. 2 Eggs I was beginning to get another We have so many events 1 Cup Sugar wee bit of envy because my sis- happening on our little island, I’m 2 Tbsp. flour glad I got to recharge my batteries ter was sleeping with Elvis and 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder I wasn’t. while in Nashville. I'm looking I think Bill and I must have at the calendar for the next couple 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice had the "Patsy Cline" room even of months, but it's making me 1 tsp. grated lemon peel though there were no pictures tired so I'm gonna stop. 1. Combine the flour, butter or artistic paintings suggesting Thank God for Paulette and confectioners sugar. Mix 850-261-2462 that. But hey, a girl can dream Provost (our hostess at her Per- thoroughly until you can form a can't she? fect Patio) and Elaine Mitchell ball. Pat into an ***ungreased The motel promotes im- (our Chef who caters mouth- 8" baking dish and bake at 350 ages of its clientele and I could watering meals from appetizers degrees for 20 minutes. imagine such greats playing, to dessert) for Mental Health ***TIP: ungreased is swimming and otherwise loung- Night. I cannot imagine sur- where we had a problem. I sug- names, logos, custom art ing around the pool, cocktails in viving without the wonderful gest that you at least spray the small or large quantities hand. (If only the walls could support of this sometimes per- baking pan with Pam for easier Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com talk.) The office was lined with sonalized, but always fun group removal. is ready to keep signed photos of such superstars therapy. Time may heal, but 2. For filling, using a mix- you in stitches! [email protected] as Hank Williams, Sr., Minnie so does laughter. And we can ing bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar, Pearl, Waylon Jennings, Reba crack ourselves and each other flour, baking powder, lemon McIntyre, Alan Jackson and up with such simplicity you juice and peel; beat until frothy. Charlie Daniels to name a few. wouldn't believe it. Pour over the crust and bake Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market There was a life-size cardboard We do have just a few 25 more minutes in a 350 de- "Dolly Parton" along with a gui- subjects that are off-limits and gree oven or until light golden Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! tar donated and signed by Dar- never to be mentioned: politics, brown. Fresh from the boats daily ryl Worley enclosed in a glass religion and money. 3. Cool on wire rack. We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. case. Guests to Mental Health 4. Dust with confectioners • Red Snapper and Triggerfish Of course, it doesn't look Night are added to a Waiting sugar before cutting into bars. • Grouper and Flounder exactly as it did in the 1950s, List and yes, we do have one. Makes 9 bars, but easy to dou- • Oysters and Shrimp but it has, at least, not been de- Isn't that crazy? To have so ble. • Much More! stroyed but maintained nicely. many friends, you just can't ac- Enjoy, share and always be 621 Cervantes Street Mon - Sat 8 am - 7 pm It was perfect for us and I loved commodate them all...... what a kind. Pensacola • 432-4999 Sunday 8 am - 6 pm the feel of being in the history wonderful, blessed dilemma. See ya in the kitchen..... Call for directions from the Beach August 21, 2018 Island Times PAGE 7 Residents And Businesses Hail Public Works Efforts During Air Show Weekend

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CONTACT OUR AGENTS Joe Billingsly · Megan Bithos At the Santa Rosa Island Authority Meeting August 8 are (L to R): Nancy Born • Jennifer Cole · Rick Golden · Ginger Green Escambia County Public Works on Pensacola Beach Department 's Charlie Nance “Robby” Greene • Ardythe Haas Morgan, Don Vinyard and (far right) Adel Tomasek who accepted the letter Stephanie Harrington · Susan Kennedy of appreciation from Beach resident Elizabeth Hewson and SRIA Executive Dominic Lauber · David Owens Director Paolo Ghio (center). Kathy Billingsly Ray · Fen Shi • Fred Simmons A letter of appreciation public record. The SRIA Board joe Stanton • Sandy Zern · Kevin Hayes spearheaded by resident Eliza- wholeheartedly agreed with the beth Hewson was presented to the accolades. See all our listings at paradisecoastalrealty.com or call 1.850.932.0067 Escambia County Public Works Department on Pensacola Beach during the August 8 Santa Rosa Island Authority Meeting to rec- ognize the County's department performance during and after the Red, White and Blues Week. “On both Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15, Pensacola Beach was fi lled to capacity by Red, White and Blues celebrants. The official traffic count from Escambia County showed that 39,491 vehicles passed through the toll booth...Unfortunately, this record breaking crowd left more than their footprints behind on the white sands of Pensacola Beach and parking lots, thus becoming your responsibility to clean up after them. It was brought to my attention that the entire station worked trash patrol, day and night during this event, and within 90 minutes of the last aerobatic maneuver, you were clearing the trash from the Casino Beach park- ing lot. Your valiant eff ort was noted by residents like myself, the Pensacola Beach Advocates and the Pensacola Beach Cham- ber of Commerce. Everyone was stunned and totally appreciative that by 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 16, you had returned Pensacola Beach to its natural and pristine beauty.” Santa Rosa Island Author- ity Executive Director Paolo Ghio read the letter into the

School starts Monday, August 13. Drivers should use caution. School Zone speed limit is 20 miles per hour. PAGE 8 Island Times August 21, 2018 The School Bell Rings FOUR IN FOURTH kinson, Landon Suarez, Charlie MAGGIE’S GOAL of South Alabama in fall 2019 and Becky Grace. Becky retired on Pensacola Beach Elementary Coyl and Isabella Hoffman. Pensacola Beach teenager hopes to pursue a biology or bio- August 10 after 28 years of work- School opened its doors August SAFE AND SOUND Maggie Braun is dual enrolled medical degree in college. ing at the middle school. 13 and they have a full house. New safety protocols are be- at Gulf Breeze High School and BECKY RETIRES NO SCHOOL Fourth grade teacher Erin Olson ing instituted at Pensacola Beach Pensacola State College. She When beach kids arrived at There will be no classes on is welcoming returning Beach Elementary School. All visitors spent her summer working at Gulf Breeze Middle School one Monday, September 3, Labor Schoolers along with four new must check in at the office, and Jacobs Chiropractic. She’s set her of the first friendly staff members Day. Wednesday, September 12 students: Emily Tillar, Isaac Ad- all classroom doors are locked. sights on attending the University they encountered was always is an early release day. PBA

The first ever Happy Hatcher Relay Race was hosted during the Sea Turtle Baby Shower, August 10 at Landshark Landing. The race involved crawling through the sand, and delivering 12 tiny turtle replicas to the finish line. The champion Happy Hatcher team consists of (L to R): Nia Campbell, Heath Asmar, Max Burgoon, and Erin Burgoon. Photo courtesy of Christine Brewster Photography

Revel and Rio Floria are a partying pair of fifteen-month-olds who were having a blast at the Sea Turtle Baby Shower, August 10 at Land- shark Landing. Parents Rob and Katie Floria, who have just relocated to Pensacola from Austin, Texas, brought the kids to participate in the family friendly beach event. August 21, 2018 Island Times PAGE 9

As I write this column, the County policies? YES or NO. a lot of misinformation going Commissioners will be voting on PBA is in full support of the around about who this applies to. the fi nal draft of the referendum first sentence, but opposes the The SRIA Board affi rmed that the UPDATES going on the November ballot. 1947 deed affi rmation language requirement applies Island-wide, The following is referendum lan- because these activists have made with the exception of private guage developed as a compromise no secret of their plan to use this roads, and extended the compli-

PBA with the pro-referendum "Save vote to prevent future commis- ance deadline to September 15. By Terry Preston, PBA Board Chairman Pensacola Beach" group. sioners from ever endorsing fee They also said that trees need not The PBA has been busy over feverishly to counter the mis- On June 21, 2018, the Es- simple title again. be removed until a later date. We the last few weeks! information being spread about cambia County Board of County Right of Way Issues are researching what happens if Commissioners adopted a policy Sea Turtle Baby Shower fee simple ownership leading to The other issue that we're one chooses to ignore the notice The Sea Turtle Baby Shower loss of public access on Pensac- to prohibit any privatization following is the notice sent out and leaves obstacles in the ROW, had the biggest turnout since its ola Beach, with little success. It through sale or lease of currently by the SRIA regarding clearing and code enforcement is called. inception with over 900 attend- seems that if you appear at every un-leased properties, especially obstacles out of the Right of Way For more about PBA, go ing. The weather was perfect for County Commission meeting and conservation and preservation (ROW). There still seems to be online to PBAdvocates.org. the games and activities our won- scream and shout about wanting properties on Santa Rosa Island. derful staff of volunteers put on. a vote on the future of Pensacola The Board also affi rms the 1947 deed giving Santa Rosa Island to County Referendum Beach, eventually the Commis- Our Government Affairs sioners will give in, and that is the citizens of Escambia County. committee has been working what has happened. Do you support these Escambia

Sea Turtle Baby Show- er hosts and sponsors Margaritaville Beach Hotel General Manager Joe Mc- Cay, left, and Holiday Inn Express General Manager See Beach Properties Beverly McCay, right, do- nated the proceeds from the paid parking and water booth sales to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conser- vation Center. Accept- ing the $1,702 donation is Conservation Center Executive Director Cathy Holmes, center. The Au- gust 10 event attracted 900 attendees. PensacolaBeachFLA.com

Mia the Mermaid told her fateful tale about her sea turtle friend at the Sea Turtle Baby Shower, August 11 at Landshark Landing. Mia was played by Christen Barden of Pensacola Beach. PAGE 10 Island Times August 21, 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 wanted to make a citizen’s tains. Ha! arrest the other day. Is that really That could a thing—I mean outside of me- have been dieval England? Could I march because I Ocean Hour’s Jen Deubler, left, and Boy Scout Bryce Boudreau at myself right down to the beach, was small the installation of the beach sand toy borrow bin at Holiday Inn Express, just at the edge of the wooden and had nev- August 2. Bins are also located at Casino Beach and Quietwater Beach walkover, and shout, “Freeze! er been north for toys to be recycled, re-used and returned. You are under arrest! Drop of Mont- Pensacola’s Oldest Name in Retail that sea oat and show me your gomery. But Downtown since 1910 hands!” those dunes, See, this guy, probably not specifically any older than 20, broke the law, the ones REYNALDS right there in broad daylight, lining the Collectibles & Antique Mall while I watched from my deck. beach road to Navarre, The smoking gun—or in this Mid-Century Modern Furniture case, the broken sea oat—was seemed so Chairs, Art, Tables & More still in his right hand, a Miller majestic Bar Ware • Vintage Military Items Lite in his left. (Another broken to me with wondrous sandbar that is Pen- law!—no, two more; the beer their amber crowns of lush sea sacola Beach. oats. The Island, in the 1960s, was in a glass bottle!) But leave the sea oats alone. 36 E. Garden Street • Pensacola I wanted to throw the book had had no total wash-out storms I’m watching. at this guy, but alas, he dropped for decades. At that time, the last 850-438-1628 www.rcaamall.com the evidence before I could get Cat 3 hurricane to hit us directly to him. He had no use for the was way back in 1926 before we sea oat; he had absentmindedly even started naming the things. grabbed it as he ambled down The dunes had had a chance to the walkover. He still had use fl ourish. And the sea oats helped for his beer, however, but I didn’t them grow into those glistening care so much about that. white “mountains” of my child- I do, however, care about hood. Chapter 161, Section 242 of the But then came Eloise and Florida Statutes that “prohibits Frederick and Elena and Erin the cutting, collecting, break- and Opal and Ivan and Dennis ing or otherwise destroying of and…did I miss anyone? Who’s sea oat plants”—and not just up next? because I think they’re pretty. It is such a helpless feeling They’re also helpful in keeping watching those monsters spin my house from washing away in on the green screen on channel the next storm. Their extensive 28—especially if you happen to root systems hold the dunes to- live, as we do, on a barrier island gether and those dunes in turn in their path. But this Island is off er a bit of a buff er between a miracle. Fourteen years ago, the sea and me. They also pro- it had been reduced to a fl at fea- vide essential habitat to nesting tureless plateau by Ivan and his shorebirds and sea turtles. punk cousin Dennis. But look at I remember, as a child, it now. thinking sand dunes were moun- Look at it now! Enjoy this AHERO Hosts Vets For Beach Weekend Dave Glassman, Lt. Col. etwater and Grand Marlin piers USMC retired, and his team of for a day of fi shing. Veterans and volunteers will host the AHERO guests will have a catered din- Hook-Up events from August ner and fi sh fry at Santa Rosa 23-26 on Pensacola Beach. Yacht Club Friday night. Satur- AHERO connects Veterans with day events include an AHERO patriotic members of local com- luncheon, beach time and dinner munities by organizing outdoor at the Beach Elk’s Lodge. AHE- events and social activities. RO guests will attend Sunday The kick-off and welcome services followed by brunch at is hosted at The Grand Marlin on Flounder’s. Thursday, followed by an early For more information con- morning launch from the Qui- tact [email protected]. August 21, 2018 Island Times PAGE 11 Beach Festival Season Starts In September September 1-2 urday, Weigh In at Pier Parking Bamboo Willie’s and Pensacola Crossfit Contest, Casino Beach. Poker Tournament, Sept. 29, 3 Bamboo Willie’s Music Fes- lot. 3-6 p.m. Beach Boardwalk Fri-Sun. p.m. at Paradise. Donation is $20. tival, includes 5K Run, Bath Tub AHERO Boardwalk Music September 28-30 Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun Proceeds benefit Pensacola Beach Races, Fireworks. See story, and Art Fest, Sept. 22, 3 to 10 p.m. Fall Brawl on the Beach Celebration 4444 Education Elementary’s Music Department. page 2. September 8 Vettes on the Beach Corvette Show, Casino Beach, 10-2. Mira- cleStripCorvette.com September 14- 15 Star Gaze, Fri and Sat, at dusk at the Gulfside Pavilion. Telescopes, Escambia Amateur Astronomers volunteers. No charge. Weather permitting. Taste of the Beach, Casino Beach, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 20 beach restaurants, pro and team cooking challenges, chef’s demo and sampling, beer tasting, Pop Fiction in concert. www. TasteofPensacolaBeach.com September 21-23 Breezers Music Fes- tival, Sandshaker. Variety of free concerts. Local favorites. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1117321731656543/ King of the Island Offshore Kayak Fishing Tournament, Sat- PAGE 12 Island Times August 21, 2018 Seeing Stars...... this week’s horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April completing an important project. doubters are likely to back off 19) Impatience with those who Best advice: Deal with them now, if you demand they show solid don't keep up with you can cause before they can create costly proof why they think your ideas resistance, which, in turn, can delays. won't work. lead to more delays. Best to be VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- CAPRICORN (December helpful and supportive if you tember 22) Your aspect continues 22 to January 19) A temporary want results. to favor an expanding vista. This setback might cause the usually TAURUS (April 20 to May could be a good time to make a sure-footed Goat some unset- 20) A surprise announcement career move, and taking an out- tling moments. But keep going. from a colleague could put you on of-town job could be a good way The path ahead gets easier as you the defensive. Gather your facts to do it. move forward. and respond. You'll soon find the LIBRA (September 23 to AQUARIUS (January 20 to Computer situation shifting in your favor. October 22) Disruptive family February 18) There's welcome Repair GEMINI (May 21 to June disputes need to be settled so that news from the workplace. There 20) Time spent away from a proj- everyone can move on. Avoid as- also could be good news involv- in Your Home ect pays off with a new awareness suming this burden alone, though. ing a relationship that has long of options you hadn't considered Ask for -- no, demand -- help with held a special meaning for you. before. Weigh them carefully this problem. PISCES (February 19 to before deciding which to choose. SCORPIO (October 23 to March 20) You might still need to www.ycpals.com 850-206-3156 CANCER (June 21 to July November 21) Patience is called cut some lingering ties to a situa- 22) Consider confronting that for as you await word on an im- tion that no longer has the appeal [email protected] Joe Stukey personal conflict while there's portant workplace situation. A it once held. In the meantime, still time to work things out. A personal circumstance, however, you can start to explore other op- delay can cause more problems. could benefit by your taking im- portunities. A longtime colleague might offer mediate action. BORN THIS WEEK: Your to mediate. SAGITTARIUS (November sense of what's right can inspire LEO (July 23 to August 22) 22 to December 21) Don't lose others if you remember not to Some emerging matters could confidence in yourself. Those push too hard to make your case. impede the Lion's progress in Moderation works best for you. Sunrise and Sunset by Susan Haselton-Barr with Safari-Su Jambo (Hello everybody). outside, got back on the man’s Recycling. Arthur James, taught bicycle and rode home. classics at Eton for years. He TIP: thread in the world. That does not could quote great works of an- 1. Show hair some love. mean you always have to pull it. cient Greece and Rome from Revive dry summer strands with Try throwing kindness memory. a deep conditioning mask that around like confetti. You never After retiring he was plagued also helps fight frizz and smooth know where it will land. by senior moments. One day, flyways. V-8 Powered James was cycling home, he met 2. Hydrate from the inside Steam Clean a friend who noted that James out. Caffeinated drinks like cof- Process had gotten a new bicycle. James fee and tea can be dehydrating, so looked down in confusion and be sure to drink plenty of water realized that he must have taken to help look and feel your finest. LIVING BRINGS IT IN. WE TAKE IT OUT. the postmaster’s bicycle by mis- Recycle: Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner take. So he cycled to the post We are stewards of our beach. Area and Oriental Rugs • Tile & Grout office, which was seven miles Either properly dispose of items Marble, Vinyl & Hardwood • Cars, Boats & RV Interiors away, leaned the bicycle against or take them home. Hopefully, the wall, went inside, apologized with the correct owner. Don’t 932-7670 • 934-1913 to the postmaster, went back There is always a loose forget Audubon Society Hosts Birding Field Trip The local chapter of the contributions are appreciated. All Audubon Society is hosting a experience levels are welcome. new name, same great service Birding Field Trip to Fort Pick- Bring binoculars and/or a spot- 15 McClure Drive ens, Saturday, September 8. Meet ting scope. Sun screen, insect Call 850-879-2112 protection, appropriate shoes, hat, today 850-932-2323 Gulf Breeze at 7:30 a.m. in the last parking lot to order before entering Ft. Pickens. There water, and snacks or lunch are Susan Haselton-Barr is a $15 entrance fee to the Fort. recommended on all trips. Boat Parking Great Rates Lucy and Bob Duncan will Please refrain from wearing 850-934-3865 Drive Up Access Safe, Clean & Secure lead the group looking for Neo- scented cologne, perfumes or Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant tropical migrants and early winter after shave on field trips. Carpool- www.MaryKay.com/shaselton Moving & Packing Supplies 24/7 Digital Surveillance birds at Ft. Pickens. ing is encouraged, as is sharing Climate Controlled Self Storage Professional Management gas expenses with the driver. Field trips are open to the Order by phone or online public and free of charge, but More at FMWAudubon.org FREE Delivery www.extraspace.com August 21, 2018 Island Times PAGE 13 Nature Notes By Rick O’Connor Sea Grant Agent University of Florida IFAS/Escambia Extension After Shark Week - What Visitors Need to Know About Sharks By DJ Zemenick In recent weeks, the country Records on human shark at- has heard about shark attacks tacks are kept at the International Sea turtles have nested on agree, however, that this year endangered species to go un- off the Carolina coast and great Shark Attack File at the Florida our beach for centuries, long is probably the most discour- protected by "letting nature take whites off the northern coast of Museum of Natural History in before humans set foot on Santa aging sea turtle season since its course" when humans are the the Gulf of Mexico – then of Gainesville. This data set only Rosa Island. How pristine and the oil spill. We are dealing ones who have created this un- course, we just completed “Shark logs unprovoked attacks. quiet it must have been for them with a considerable increase in tenable situation? The hardest Week.” This sometimes makes Currently, we are averaging before we arrived. Throughout coyote population, especially part is to attempt to make our visitors to our beaches a bit un- between 70 and 100 shark attacks time they have managed to at Ft. Pickens, which are pre- argument for sea turtle conser- nerved about swimming. Each worldwide and between 5-15 of survive both natural and man- dating nests of both sea turtles vation with facts, not emotion, year we hear about how other these are fatal. It is true that most made disasters, but sometimes and shorebirds. Also, as I have when at a fundamental level activities we engage in are much of the shark attacks worldwide are it seems like they are losing frequently mentioned, we have we see a failure in our moral more dangerous than swimming in the United States (46 percent) ground. the new protocols from Florida obligation to a creature we pas- in the Gulf where there are sharks and that most in the U.S. are in Hurricanes and tropical Fish and Wildlife Conserva- sionately love. – and this is true – but we may Florida (56 percent). However, it storms can destroy a huge per- tion Commission which allow Please be on the alert for still have a concern in the back is believed that this is due to the centage of nests when they hit neither night monitoring of our disoriented hatchlings which of our minds. number of Americans (and Florid- during peak nesting season, but nests, nor, in most cases, the use may have gone toward lights First, what kind of sharks ians) who enjoy water activities. erosion of the sea turtles' natural of screens. Screens to release in the residential areas and are in the Gulf and how common A few things swimmers can nesting areas can be a problem hatchlings which may emerge call FWC's Wildlife Hotline at are they? do to reduce their risk: which lasts for years. would be deadly under current 1-888-404-3922, or #FWC or According to Dr. Hoese and • Do not swim alone – all Marine debris which can circumstances since we can no *FWC on your smart phone. Dr. Moore from Texas A&M, predators will try and isolate an entangle sea turtles or be in- longer monitor nests during the ~ ~ ~ there are 30 species of sharks individual from a group before gested will never go away in night. Nest Update as of August 14, who have been found in the Gulf they attack – much easier to attack our lifetime and it is a continual The loss of nests which 2018: of Mexico – and this includes the an individual than a group problem with which turtle res- have been predated and those Perdido Key GINS 20 great white. They range in size • Do not swim near dusk cue and rehab facilities deal. which have hatched and dis- Pensacola Beach 23 from the Cuban Dogfi sh (3 ft.) to or after dark – to increase their Urban runoff from chemi- oriented toward artifi cial light Ft. Pickens GINS 23 the whale shark (60 ft. in length). chance of hunting success, sharks cals, fertilizers and petroleum take a heavy toll on our team Santa Rosa GINS 17 Each has their own niche. Some, are more actively hunting in low all contribute to water pollution emotionally. How can we stand like the large whale sharks, are light conditions and algae blooms which are back and allow threatened and Total nests 83 plankton feeders. Others, like the • Remove shiny objec- toxic to both humans and marine blue and mako, are open ocean tives like jewelry – sunlight hit- life. Photos of sea turtles, mana- travelers covering large stretches ting metal objectives can appear tees and fi sh kills from south of water hunting prey. Others, to be baitfi sh to a shark Florida are being shown in the like the blacktip and spinner, are • Avoid blood in the water news daily right now. more common near shore – close – it is true they have an excellent The Deepwater Horizon/BP to estuary outfalls where food sense of smell – small amounts of oil spill which aff ected our area is plentiful. And others still, blood in the water can be detected is considered to be the largest like nurses sharks, are bottom as far away as 100 feet suggest- marine oil spill in the history dwellers feeding on slow fi sh and ing easy prey nearby. Avoid of the petroleum industry. Its crustaceans. swimming near fi shing activity clean-up included controlled What type of prey do sharks where bait and fi sh blood may be burns and almost 2 million gal- prefer and how to do they select discharged into the water lons of oil dispersants, which and hunt for them? I have been swimming in the studies later claimed was car- This, of course, varies from Gulf all of my life. It is too much diotoxic, causing death, illness species to species. Plankton fun to worry about a low risk and deformity. It took a heavy feeding whale sharks generally encounter with a shark. Follow toll on sea turtles and other cruise slowly through the water the simple rules suggested by the marine life. column fi ltering small fi sh and ISAF and you should not have My fellow patrollers and I crustaceans – the same as the any problems. great whales. Bottom dwelling sharks feed on benthic creatures like fl ounder and crabs. The Andra Morgan Team Many species of sharks are Professionals You Can Trust what we call “ram-jetters.” This means they do not have a pump Buying? Selling? system to pump water over their gills. So, in order to breath, they Contact must swim forward. Swimming us! continuously requires a lot of energy. Most of them are what 17 years we call opportunistic feeders – experience in meaning they will grab what they Pensacola Beach can. Stomach analysis of such sharks find primarily fish and Real Estate squid, but other creatures have TOPGUNProperty.com been found – such as birds and Andra Morgan Kathy Dreadin even other sharks. Owner/Broker Realtor How often do shark attacks 850-450-8844 850-982-8140 on humans actually occur? [email protected] PAGE 14 Island Times August 21, 2018 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Calendar CLASSIFIED ADS are $5 for 20 words. Additional words are 10 cents each. 4: Bands on the Beach, free concert. Send ad with check made payable to: Shelley Ink, P.O. Box 844, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. AUGUST School Board Meeting, 6 p.m. On 21: Life on a Barrier Island Nature Campus 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a Walk. 9:30 a.m. Daily thru August 31. 28: Primary Voting Day. Beach Pre- lawn chair. No glass or pets. Visit- Antiques and Such For Sale Real Estate For Sale Meet at Fort PIckens Bookstore. 850- cint at Beach Community Church. PensacolaBeach.com 7: School of the Soldier, Fort Pick- Buy this beach house! Are you looking for an interesting sou- 934-2612 EscambiaVotes.com 334 Panferio Drive. 3/3.5. 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You’ve done thought this was proving some your fi nal bathroom visit, you’ve kind of toughness when I did it. wriggled into your wetsuit (if Then, there is Middletown, the water temperature allows New Jersey’s Justin Lippert. that) and now you’re going to Lippert, a 22 year-old com- walk over near the water’s edge petitor who is already a veteran, to await your turn to race. Then Double Your Pleasure didn’t show up on the shores you’ll immediately rush into At Nationals of Lake Erie just to fi nish both the ocean (gulf, bay, river, lake, Many athletes have run races. He won the olympic dis- pool) and start thrashing away “doubles” over the years when tance on Saturday by 42 seconds with your fellow competitors at two races are almost on top of in a tense duel that saw him pull nearly top speed. Adrenalin is each other and their proxim- away at the end. That certainly rushing through your body. First female to fi nish the ity allows participation in both. was not enough for him and on I would say that doesn’t August 4 Bushwacker 5K was Sunday he “toed the line” for the sound too smart, but I’ll go fourteen-year-old Presley Miles Disney has made an industry of Bushwacker 5K runner having one event after the other sprint distance. further and state that it sounds from Montgomery, Alabama. Presley’s time of 19:09 earned Micah Kemp, 21 of Pensac- with extra medals for the partici- The current and the waves scary and could be dangerous. in Lake Erie were deemed too You want to arrive early at the her fi rst place among women ola crossed the fi nish line pants. They initiated their Goofy runners and ninth in the entire in 16:15 to win the race Au- Challenge years ago with people rough that morning and the swim Start line and do some dynamic fi eld. The race, which is hosted was cancelled. The race then was stretching (forward and reverse gust 4 on Pensacola Beach. completing the Disney Half- by Capt’n Fun Runners, be- Kemp outpaced 750 entries marathon one day and the Disney turned into a time trial duathlon. shoulder circles for example). gins in Gulf Breeze and takes That was hard to swallow for Then go into the water near the securing the win ahead of Marathon the next. You got three runners over the Bob Sikes second place fi nisher Alan medals if you did this “double” the athletes, but Lippert was swim course and warm up prop- Bridge to the fi nish line in the determined. He gave it his best erly. Put your face in the water Sandshaker parking lot. Ash of Atmore, Alabama. with a medal for each of the races Photo by Julie Connerley and you received an extra one for eff ort to eke out a victory by 4 to ensure your goggles are not Photo by Julie Connerley completing both of them. seconds. 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This would prove to be even stroke in a calm, methodical One year I ran the Grandman more true in the swim because manner. Besides, you’re going to Triathlon in the morning, had a you’re in a fl uid medium that blast by them on the bike, right? 41 Fort Pickens Rd on the Pensacola Beach Pier huge mid-day meal in Fairhope requires that you keep moving Be safe out there. before leaving Lower Alabama and then ran a sunset 5K in 850-677-8911 downtown Pensacola that after- noon. It was incredibly hot and humid that day and during the -Board Rentals race I almost got to see my lunch -Lessons for the second time. Fortunately, that didn’t happen and I crossed -Beach gear the Finish line without any em- barrassing public displays. This past weekend was a www.innerlightsurf.com huge celebration for the sport of triathlon. USA Triathlon held the Age Group National Cham- pionships in Cleveland for the olympic and sprint distances Capt’n Fun Runners hosted the Bushwacker 5K Run August 4 on and over 5,400 athletes, total, Pensacola Beach. The group has donated over $200,000 to local charities. were registered for the two races. This year was no exception. The proceeds from the event, which boasted 125 volunteers and 750 entries, benefi tted Big Brothers Big Sisters of Many in the fi eld ran both events Northwest Florida. Photo by Julie Connerley NOW OPEN!! August 21, 2018 Island Times PAGE 19

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