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Volume IX,XIV, Number Number 10 4 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida SeptemberJune 12, 3, 20132018 Bizarre Star Andrew Zimmern Comes To The Beach Wave

Look Inside for Tasty Times Special Section

The Pensacola Beach Chamber has a recipe for success using star power and culinary talents to amp up the Sixth Annual Taste of the Beach, Saturday and Sun- day, September 14 and 15 at Casino Beach. Andrew Zimmern, center, is a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer, teacher and is widely Ridersregarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the food world. He’s the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World, and his new series, Bizarre Foods America. Zimmern will be at Taste of the Beach Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The festival, which showcases Pensacola Beach’s restaurants includes a dessert contest. Chef John Flaningam of Crab’s, top left, earned fi rst place in 2012. His Bushwacker Pie earned him a spot in the fi nals which will be Saturday at 3 p.m. Tropical birds and racing hermit crabs will delight young guests. Pensacola Beach resident Laken Harvey, top right, has been to Taste of the Beach every year. Look for her in the Mermaid Parade on Summer’sSunday and here the Hulaand Hoopsurf’s contest up for kidsin the who Children’s catch Area.the wave Rev ofup funyour at engines! Innerlight’s George Surf Smith Camp. and Pensacola his brother-in-law Beach’s Mike Rachel Cook, Roscovius, bottom right, above, proudly shows mug offthe hercamera style next at last to Smith’s year’s entrysurf camp. in the Life’sThe Beach A Vette School on the Beachstudent car is show. a quick The study. show Surf is Saturday Camp sessionsfrom 10 to are 3 p.m. three The mornings Sauce Boss per lays week down on somethe beach serious behind blues Crab’son the Gulfsidewhere kids Pavilion attempt stage, to bottommaster left. the Hewaves, sings learn and cooks surf etiquettea giant pot and of gumbo. have a It great delicious time. entertainment. There’s more, The turn full to list page of ingredients 2. for the two day buffet of fun is on Page 2 and in Tasty Times, a special four page festival, pull-out section. PAGE 2 Island Times June 12, 2018 Kids Surf Into Summer Vacation The books slammed shut. light Surf Competition this past and commented that he was 70 Surf camp runs weekly you’ve been there before still lis- The classroom door is locked. October. I absolutely attribute years older than one of his fellow through August 6. The cost is ten, you might learn new things. Beach kids dove into summer of- her success to her start at Inner- campers. And, just so you know, $170 per session with discounts And if you fall off , keep trying!” fi cially at noon on June 1. There light Surf Camp. Each time she’s yes, he stood up and surfed. for families and multi-week sign Innerlight Marketing Man- are seventy-one days of summer attended it has been a positive, Campers come from across ups. In an eff ort to accommodate ager Shannon Hampton compli- vacation. Why not learn to surf? supportive and learning experi- the country and as close as Pen- every one, Innerlight will even mented Rachel for her great at- With the encouragement of ence for her.” sacola Beach. The instructors, allow campers to sign up for a titude and how much fun she had her parents Steve and Melissa, In addition to all that instruc- who work with small groups, are single day of camp for $65. The at Surf Camp. Hampton’s chil- Rachel Roscovius signed up for tion, it is just plain fun. Campers able to make sessions fun and dates are listed online at www. dren have attended camp and she Surf Camp. The three day ses- gain skills, new friends, a camp meaningful for a range of abili- innerlightsurf.com/pages/surf- recommends it to any youngsters sions are a mixture of dry land t-shirt and a swag bag stuff ed full ties and age groups. camp-2018-1-day. who are interested. and water based lessons. Inner- of stickers, coupons, and other Camp is from 9 a.m. to 1 Rachel is an honor roll “Rachel Roscovius partici- light along with international goodies. Those are among the p.m. so campers must pack a student at Pensacola Beach El- pated in multiple camps,” said surf clothing and accessories campers favorite things includ- lunch or snack, sunscreen and ementary School. She will be in Hampton. “And always has a company Billabong host the Surf ing Rachel. plenty of water. Innerlight sup- fourth grade next fall, and used smile on her face.” Camp. Campers receive instruc- “My favorite thing about plies the surfboards designed for some of her classroom skills dur- Ready to catch a wave? Reg- tion from top-notch coaches in surf camp is seeing other kids beginning surfers, and partici- ing her Surf Camp sessions. She istration forms and payment op- Surfi ng etiquette, culture, train- and learning to surf,” she said. pants should arrive in swimsuits gives some good advice for surf- tions are at www.innerlightsurf. ing and techniques. It’s not all “The instructors are always nice and wear a rashguard top to pro- ing and life in general, “My ad- com. For information,surfcamp@ hang ten in the water, there are and the gift bags are pretty cool!” tect from rubbing and the sun. vice is to always listen. Even if innerlightsurf.com. also lessons in ocean science Innerlight has moved their such as info on waves, tides and Surf Camp location from the marine biology. east end of the island to the core Rachel, who was eight- area. The surf instruction will Best In The State years-old at last summer’s camp, take place behind Crab’s on quickly gained the basic skills Pensacola Beach. Residents and needed for surfi ng. tourists are welcome to sign up “I’ve learned water safety, for Surf Camp. Campers have to how to keep my balance on the be at least 8 years old and strong board and which board to choose swimmers. When Innerlight offi - for my abilities,” commented cials note that camp is for every Rachel. age, they mean it. Former Beach Her mother, Melissa added, resident Morrie Drees attended “Ray got fi rst place in the Inner- the Surf Camp a few years ago Robinson Hosts Town Hall Meeting Includes Public Use, Beach Access Topics

District 4 County Commis- will be preserving beach access sioner Grover Robinson will and public use. More than one Pensacola Beach Elementary School’s third grade class is the best in the state. They host a town hall meeting Mon- commissioner may attend. outpaced everyone in the Florida Standards Assessments. Scoring ranges from 1 to 5, with day, June 18 from 6-8 p.m. in The town hall can be viewed a score of 3 or above being acceptable. The entire third grade class scored 3 and above. the Board Chambers of the Ernie live on MyEscambia.com/ectv, Notably, forty-three percent of the class scored 5s. By comparison, Gulf Breeze Elemen- Lee Magaha Government Build- Channel 98 for Mediacom (Pen- tary had fourteen percent of their third graders score 5s. This is a credit to the students, ing, 221 Palafox Place. This sacola Beach) subscribers and teachers, administrators and parents. open forum meeting provides channel 99 for AT&T U-verse Members of the 2017-2018 third grade class are (Seated, L to R): Mena Patroni, Char- residents with an opportunity to subscribers. Or watch anytime at lotte Hunter, Jakub Alibasic, Carter Jenkins, Suri Amjad, Sawyer Asmar and Devon Uni- get updated information about ECTV On Demand. acke. (Kneeling, L to R): Sara Peterman, Nic Brewster, Kian Patel, Clara Campus, Cole community issues and voice For more information, email Stewart, Cameron Hoeft and Cayman Tidwell. (Standing, L to R):David Grosso, Anna Grace their concerns or questions. [email protected] or Pennington, Aubrey McMillion, Jack Cerone, Chase Baker, Rachel Roscovius, Samantha The focus of this meeting call 850-595-4940. Budzowski, Lily Asmar and Heath Asmar. Their teacher, back row, is Joy McLaurine.

Mark Your Calendar SRIA: Wednesday, June 13, 5 p.m. SRIA Boardroom, #1 Via de Luna. Full Board Meeting. Agenda available at Island Times www.sria-fl a.com BCC: Thursday, June 14. Committee of the Whole. 5:30 p.m. 221 Palafox Place. www.myescambia.com BCC: Thursday, June 21, Agenda Review, 9 a.m.; Public Forum, 4:30 p.m.; Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. 221 Palafox Post Offi ce Box 844 Shelley W. Johnson Place. www.myescambia.com, Questions? District Four 850-595-4940 Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Publisher SRIA: Wednesday, June 27, 5 p.m. SRIA Boardroom, #1 Via de Luna. Santa Rosa Island Authority Committee 850-748-6878 Meeting. Agenda available at www.sria-fl a.com Circulation: Diana Harvey [email protected] Columnists: Kathi Lewis, Helpful Contact Numbers www.MyIslandTimes.com DJ Zemenick, Terri McKamey, Escambia County Sheriff’s Offi ce Non-Emergency Dispatcher: 850-436-9620 (9-1-1 for emergencies) Charles Gheen, Rick O’Connor, Animal Control Pensacola Beach: 850-595-0097 Published every other Tuesday No portion of this publication may be reproduced Susan Haselton-Barr, Joe Stukey, Santa Rosa Island Authority: 850-932-2257 (Report unpermitted construction to Developmental Services) without the consent of the publisher. Terry Preston, Sharla Gorder Stranded or disoriented turtle on the beach: 1-888-404-3922, #FWC or *FWC June 12, 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 ways been to nurture and protect For openers we live in a fragile understand what it takes to protect What about the island’s pro- June 14, 1992 the island? environment, which demands and revitalize the dune system? motional ventures? Some are I have been bombarded by It is my opinion that a cluster constant surveillance. Solutions What it takes to clean the beaches commercially produced and some questions this week. I only wish of 3,500 residents whose needs to environmental problems are not on almost a 24 hour a day basis? are socially produced. The SRIA I knew the answers. The one and goals are unlike those in any reached by wishful thinking and What it takes to halt serious ero- has always played an active role that pops up most often is what other part of Escambia County, rhetoric but by the energies and sion on Santa Rosa Sound? What in Krewe of Wrecks festivities, is going to happen to the Island still require and are entitled to a money of the people who care the it takes to clean up Little Sabine the Festival of Five Flags, the Authority? Has the County, in its governing body which is sensitive most. The people who really care Bay? What it takes to educate Elk’s Lodge parades and the bond refi nancing frenzy, elimi- to those needs and goals. are those who live on Pensacola people so they will build and live Seafood Festival. They created nated the need for a Board of There’s a lot more to this is- Beach. Will the County Commis- compatibly within the island’s and sponsor the annual Christmas Directors whose duties have al- land than a sewer plant and bridge. sion have the time and the desire to natural restrictions? parade. Will the county have the background knowledge to know which events should be sanc- Family Beach Fest Brings Good Tunes, Good Vibes To Memorial Day Weekend tioned and bolstered and which Family Beach Fest was Kutless return this year, and in- should be tossed away? hosted Saturday, May 26 at the troduced Jon Foreman of Switch- The Island Authority Board Gulfside Pavilion at Casino foot to Pensacola Beach. We are fi elds a barrage of requests and is- Beach. The day long festival looking forward to seeing them sues at every meeting. New board seeks to celebrate the blessings both next year!” members from the mainland must of music, fellowship and honor Mark your calendars for always become acquainted with the military’s sacrifi ce during the May 25, 2019. The event orga- the unique needs and concerns Memorial Day weekend. nizers are looking for feedback of island people. As they become Pensacola Beach’s Stephe- and input about Family Beach oriented in that direction, they nie Allen shared this, “What a Fest including suggestions for always tend to vote in the best fun turnout we had this year for headliners, and entertainment. interest of the islanders. Some of the second annual Family Beach Allen hopes to see Beach their decisions do not please the Fest, hosted by Christian Surf- Fest grow to a multi-day event. commissioners who appointed ers Pensacola! We had over 16 She encourages others to send them. Think, then, what we can tents set up by local supporting their thoughts and get involved look forward to when the county churches and businesses, giving as a volunteer or sponsor. is making all the decision which away free coff ee, cookies, sun- Input, questions and volun- aff ect Pensacola Beach. screen, and various kid friendly teers for next year, please contact My answer to the question, activities to try out. Ben Martin at Innerlightben@ is yes, we really do need an We were honored to have gmail.com or 850-324-0316. Island Authority until the day we are able to incorporate and Jon Foreman of Switchfoot plays on the Gulfside Pavil- take control of our own destiny ion stage Saturday, May 26 during the Beach Family Fest through our own elected govern- hosted by the Christian Surfers of Pensacola. mental body.

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TSteve Headley is an islander was once the heart of the beach. refused to look at the answers, Board as well as endless hours SUN SHINES ON JJ and runner, so he hoofed through Big Bob Dority had a star- It’s no secret that JJ Waters is which are published on page 14. with her retired educators groups. the Sandspur Republic about one studded Memorial Day weekend. passionate about the beach, water Not too shabby, particularly since She also is a sea turtle nest moni- million times while it existed. He While he was standing pat at his and protecting the Earth’s natural he is just a kid. Adam is a rising tor. The gals should have a fantas- knew exactly where the monu- spot on Casino Beach watching resources. She volunteered to third grader at the Beach School. tic time. Dad Jim and brother Kye ment was erected, “The Sandspur the circus of local and national serve as the chairman for the SUMMER JOBS are left at home along with little Republic Marker is located at the weather celebrities, he sent this, Surfrider Emerald Coast Chapter. College kids like Christy sister Belle Sessions, who accord- Soundside Market.” “At the campground on Via de She puts her heart and soul into Newkirk and Harry Hewson have ing to Grandma, is old enough to Good work, Steve. You win. Luna.” That location is where the these efforts. After a bunch of returned to work on Pensacola tell them when she is hungry or The Sandspur Republic was Fred Bates Memorial Marker lies. research JJ has once again aligned Beach for the summer. Competi- thirsty, but that’s about all. Should the former location of the Surf He was wooly. Very wooly. her ecological efforts with her tive swimmer Grace Matthews be a fun nine days. and Sand Cottages. The Surf Felicia Fisher gave this very career goals. She has accepted has joined the corps of lifeguards CHIEFLY TO PARTY and Sand property went from the specific and detailed answer, “I a position with Solar SUN and who protect swimmers on Pen- Congratulations to the 2018 Soundfront south to the shore of truly think it is near the sidewalk Sunshine State Solar. She has all sacola Beach. Meanwhile, some Chief Mayoki and Queen White the Gulf of Mexico. Residential that is in front of the place that kinds of info to share about going folks pack up and work in the Dove, Robert and Laura Dees; cottages, daily rentals and some used to be the Daiquiri Factory solar. Ask her more about it, the park service like DD Hebert who and to Shea and Sherry Morris, businesses were located there which is beside what was once a next time you see her. returned to Blackwater National Mayoki Medicine Man and Witch along with the fiercest patches of tennis court. You know, it's a resi- BOOGERED UP Wildlife Refuge in Maryland. Woman. They presided over the sandspurs. Iconic businesses like dence, still standing, across the Linda Fogel will once again be dancing and DeLuna landing street from The Wooly Booger Royal Family lineage got twisted up in her lifeguard chair in the Cape ceremonies at Quietwater Am- the Junk Yard Cod National Seashore. phitheater June 2. Café.” A and was short a princess in the memorable, last edition of Island Times. Her BIRTHDAY WISHES SYMPATHIES but wrong Sweetness Savannah “Sassy” Beach youngster Bindy Nita Family and friends bid a tear- answer. Glover assisted Becky Shearman turned 8-years-old on June 2. ful farewell to Skylar Farej,14, The during the 2017 storm season. She has big brothers Brennden, who passed away June 3 from Trivia Mas- Sassy was Princess Shugah II, Blain and little brother Brody to injuries sustained in a house fire. ter swept the after Queen Alice Ramsey and the celebrate with. Happy Birthday Skylar, who attended Pensacola sand off an original Princess Shugah Hailey Bindy. Beach Elementary before moving old copy of Mardis busted storms in 2016. up to Gulf Breeze Middle, is the Of course, 2018 season will be OH CANADA The Islander Darby Sessions heads to daughter of former Beach School Newspaper reigned over by Andrea Stanley teacher Meghan Farej and Wally and her granddaughter Linden. Canada for her senior trip, but and hap- she’s not alone. Her sister Cayle Farej. Her siblings are Vanessa, pened upon CROSSWORDS and Mom Celene are on the nine Taylor and Kyle Farej. She was a high falutin Adam Hough announced day Banff trip. She even arranged a cherished friend, outstanding Bobby D’s, The Sundeck Saloon title given to a beach guy, “Father that he had almost completed for her busy grandmother Melanie athlete and honor roll student and Sidewalk Café, Island Style, of the Year.” the King’s Crossword in the last Waite to make the trip. Melanie with a warm, captivating smile. A Dazzle Dogs, Danah’s Hair Salon, Could he change a diaper edition of Island Times. He was serves on the Krewe of Wrecks memorial service was held June 9 Surf and Sail, and The Islander with one hand and hold a fishing lacking two or three words. He at Hemingway’s. Newspaper glued themselves to- rod with the other? Did he have gether in the Sandspur Republic. a bike seat on his rusted beach It was the hub of many long gone cruiser? Who were the rugrats events, promotions and the roots that vaulted him into this rare air? Go Where The Locals Go of many that still exist today. The first dear old dad was The Surf and Sand lease honored as The Islander Father Music was sold to Innisfree Hotels and of the Year in 1982. Do you know Tuesday June 12, 6 pm Nouveaux Honkies the time to redevelop was appar- his name? Send your answer to Friday June 15, 6 pm True Blue Band ent. But, Innisfree owner Julian [email protected] Saturday June 16, 6 pm Paxton Norris Band MacQueen was true to his word with Trivia in the subject line. Go Sunday June 17, 3 pm Mia Borders promising to honor the Sand- ahead and guess. Tuesday June 19, 6 pm Mia Borders spur Republic with a permanent Here’s a hint: his first born Wednesday June 20, 6 pm The Prestage Brothers marker. So, it stands in a place of has the same name as he. Thursday June 21, 6 pm The Prestage Brothers prominence along the multiuse Deadline to answer is Tues- Saturday June 23, 6 pm John Hart Project path in the heart of the area that day, June 19. Good luck! Food & Fun Sunday June 24, 3 pm Johnny Sansone Chef John’s Daily Tuesday June 26, 6 pm Johnny Sansone Pensacola’s Oldest Name in Retail Lunch & Dinner Downtown since 1910 Specials ~ Events Full Service & Tiki Bar Sunday Fun Day Father’s Day June 17 REYNALDS ~ Bring Dad to Paradise. Food, Fun. Swim. Hang out. 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By Terry Preston Board of Directors Chair Pensacola Beach Advocates PBA UPDATES The Pensacola Beach Ad- ordinance were discussed. Events sometimes had to endure verbal 1. To request an outright ers Chambers on Monday, June vocates held an open meeting on are defined by the SRIA as any abuse and profanities after asking alcohol ban on all beaches during 18 from 6-8 p.m. to discuss the Thursday, May 31 to discuss the gathering of over 35 people. renters to control their behavior. Spring Break. future of Pensacola Beach, in- problems that have been increas- Some of these properties adver- SRIA Director of Admin- 2. Create a list of the busi- cluding how best to preserve the ing with event houses and group tise that they sleep more than istration Robbie Schrock re- nesses (hometels) posing as public access, conservation and rentals on Pensacola Beach in 35 people, so in essence, they sponded to questions or referred residences and demand action. recreation areas on Pensacola recent years. PBA Chair Terry should be applying for an event other questions to the proper staff There are a lot of good ideas out Beach for future generations. The Preston facilitated the meeting. permit every time they book to member. Dr. Thomas Campanella there including filing a class ac- group "Save Pensacola Beach" is Members Liz Hewson and Scott capacity. We also informed those attended part of the meeting. He tion lawsuit. demanding a county-wide vote Evans contributed information. assembled that event permits do asserted that the SRIA has ad- 3. Monitor and seek to to prevent any transfer of title to Our goal was to discuss the spe- not allow the person holding the dressed all of these issues and ensure that all events (more than existing leaseholders regardless cific problems that beach lease- permit to violate any ordinance. all we needed to do was improve 35 people) are permitted and fol- of whether or not they have what holders have been encountering, Noise associated with bands and enforcement. low the rules. Seek further input the Florida Supreme Court has the businesses posing as single DJs at these rental houses regu- Recommendations which regarding whether events should called "equitable ownership" in family homes, and ideas to return larly exceeds the 65 decibel noise resulted from the meeting are: be permitted on the beaches dur- perpetuity. They plan to attend to a peaceful existence in our level (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.), yet is not • Residents need to be more ing critical bird and turtle nesting this meeting in great numbers to neighborhoods. enforced. proactive in calling the Sheriff's seasons. push their agenda and denigrate Residents discussed the We also discussed what Des- office with problems In other news, Ecambia the conservation referendum that problems they've had, which tin and Panama City Beach have • Residents should report County Commissioner Grover Commissioner Robinson pro- have dramatically increased dur- done to regain some control over non-compliant houses to the Robinson is hosting a Pensacola posed in May. ing the last two Spring Breaks and short term rentals in their com- SRIA for follow-up Beach Town Hall meeting at the Your attendance at this meet- we showed a slide presentation of munities. Additionally, the State • Residents should report Board of County Commission- ing is encouraged. event and mega houses. There are requires that all short term rentals events that do not comply with the two houses that are advertised as be registered and adhere to spe- SRIA requirements to the SRIA “resorts” offering amenities such cial rules, regardless of whether • Enforcement of the Noise as extra kitchens on the ground it's one property or many. Ordinance would result in many floor, tables, chairs, catering In addition to all of the is- of the noisy events moving in- services, and even spray-painting sues presented, residents shared doors "Graffitti Rocks." encounters that included people Island Times will publish The presentation included urinating in their yards in front number to report parking and photographs of on-street parking of their minor children, stealing noise. Escambia County Sheriff’s problems that occur regularly items from their yards, using Department Non-Emergency despite recent Santa Rosa Island leasehold property for parking Dispatch 850-436-9620. Authority and Escambia County and/or set-up, walking in the Additionally, PBA formed Sheriff’s Office promises to work middle of the roadways and re- committees that will collect infor- toward a solution on Ariola Drive. fusing to yield to people trying mation and prepare presentations Event permits and the noise to access their homes. Residents to follow three paths: PAGE 6 Island Times June 12, 2018 peas, porridge and a dry martini by Kathi Lewis

I've been writing all my Do you realize each human too much time looking for stuff. life. I have hundreds of small has a body temperature of 98.6 I can never remember where or notebooks dating back to 2004 degrees? How many people do if I put something away. I have at least. Paging through them - you know that are full of hot air? the ability to lose items, includ- when I happen to find a couple Combined in a large blow to ing paperwork and checkbooks now and then - is like a stroll the South, it will make the Gulf without moving from my couch. through my life during that time- of Mexico seem much cooler And, of course, everything that frame. They remind me of times than it is, so the storm will head enters my purse has to first pass of joy and happiness, as well as for warmer water. That's my through a black hole. the other side of those, and prove story and I'm sticking to it! Try Paulette Provost started I am a survivor. Most are noth- it or it will be your fault if a ma- calling me “Digger.” “Oh, she's ing special or important (except jor storm happens to reach our just digging around again.” Christy Newkirk,left, greets Harry Hewson at Key Sailing. They are to me) than the usual endless list shores. We have to laugh, it's the beach residents who are home from college and working on the beach. of things I have “To Do.” A lot of As we say in the South, I only thing keeping us sane! these to-dos tended to roll over “shore” wish my Daddy was here I hope you'll dig this week’s from day to day until I gave up to celebrate Father's Day just one recipe. According to our fishing and just stopped writing them more time. I have missed him for expert, Terri McKamey “Off the native cafe down. They remain in my head, 23 years and 27 days but I still Hook,” there are all types of fish OPEN EVERYDAY but a person can only do so much tell him (and Mom) every single in our waters right now. I didn't 7:30 am to 3 pm before it's time to rest and enjoy day that I love and miss them. see this particular one listed, but life. However, I am more grateful it would be great with just about Daily Specials My beloved Wooly Booger that I had him in my life for 40 any type fish. Social Club was definitely en- years and 30 days. Both Mom So, let's cook..... Homemade Soups joying life during the “Keep the and Dad made us feel loved and Teriyaki Tuna Steaks Hurricanes Away This Season wanted; and that is the one thing 2 - 5 oz. tuna steaks Fresh Fish Tacos Bawl” hosted by Queen Shugah needed by every single person (Swordfish is great, too) Andrea “Honey” Stanley. Thanks worldwide. 8 oz. can pineapple chunks 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 to Paradise and their great staff. I am so Blessed that having in juice What a terrific Band and crowd God in our lives was a way of 4 tbsp. teriyaki sauce of guests! I use the term “guest” life taught to us by my parents 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger because quite a number of long- actions and not just words. It's 1/4 tsp. salt time Wooly Boogers are no meant to be shared, so let your 1 cup frozen mixed stir fry longer participating or support- love (light) shine this Father's vegetables ing our efforts to continue the Day and do something kind for Preheat oven to 450 de- legacy of our unique traditions a stranger, especially if your Dad grees or grill to medium high. and events that made this island is still with you. Do it in his Center each steak on foil paper a community.... and fun. honor. with non-stick (dull) side toward While that saddens me, I am I am so excited that Bands food; top with pineapple chunks. heartened and delighted by the on the Beach is hosting "Elvis Combine teriyaki sauce, ginger new people who attend or just Remembered" June 12 and I and salt; spoon over pineapple. happen to be there. Once ex- plan to actually get there early. Spread veggies beside tuna. plained, everybody gets happy I know, it is unlikely, but I have Bring up foil sides and double and becomes a Wooly Booger. been known to surprise some fold to seal packet, but leave It doesn't matter where you live people. Did you know that I ac- room for heat circulation inside. and only one thing is asked of tually interviewed one of Elvis Repeat, making 2 packets. Bake 850-261-2462 you, “When there is a storm that Presley’s cooks and his nurse? 16 - 18 minutes on cookie sheet threatens our Island, our Queen Yep. Printed in this very news- in oven or grill 8 - 10 minutes on Shugah Andrea and Her Royal paper. covered grill. Princess Shugah Linden will get I still have a promised inter- Enjoy, share and please be the word out via social media view "on hold" with a gentlemen kind! See ya in the kitchen..... names, logos, custom art and coconut telegraph. She will who actually worked for Colo- small or large quantities name a date and time for support nel Parker. You really don't get from all Wooly Boogers to step many chances to interview any- Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com outside and "Blow and Believe!" one who worked so exclusively is ready to keep (Need I say, blow to the south?) with the Colonel. you in stitches! [email protected] Now I know there are people I hope I don't ruin it by wait- who think it's silly or ridiculous. ing too long, but the days and It's not the lip whistles or seashell time spent with my sister Brenda whistles that have any power. It are more important to me than Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market is the power of Belief. And we anything on earth right now. Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! are joined together in the power She has dementia. It's possible Fresh from the boats daily of Belief in God, from whom all I'd turn down an interview with We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. things come. And in my book, my other love - Willie Nelson. that's never a bad thing. Lucky that's one choice I'm pret- • Red Snapper and Triggerfish • Grouper and Flounder To the Naysayers who claim ty sure I'll never have to make. • Oysters and Shrimp we're gonna have a “Big H” this Brenda and I get along so • Much More! year, I say you are wrong! Yes, well together because we're so Alice Ramsey, left, helps Queen Shugah Andrea Stanley 621 Cervantes Street I do know the temperature of the much alike. I plain just can’t re- decorate the cake June 3 Wooly Mon - Sat 8 am - 7 pm Pensacola • 432-4999 Sunday 8 am - 6 pm Gulf of Mexico. member anything. I spend way Booger Bawl at Paradise. Call for directions from the Beach June 12, 2018 Island Times PAGE 7 Krewe Conducts Contest For Best Dad The Krewe of Brewe will their families. The organization Brewe makes an annual contribu- put a few dads to the test at their gifts mortgage-free homes that tion to this organization. annual Father’s Day Bash. If meet the needs of the men and As soon as the contests you think your dad is worthy women who have selflessly heat up, so will the dance fl oor. of the “Best Dad on the Beach served our country. These homes Lektric Mullet takes the stage 2018” title, bring him to the not only help to remove the fami- at 4 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, Sunday, ly’s fi nancial burden, they help to “Everyone is welcome to June 17 at 3 p.m. The contest pits restore the individual’s freedom, join us at the Shaker on Father’s dads against each other in some and enable the veteran to lead a Day,” said Templeton. There is zany games. more independent and produc- no charge to enter and parking Krewe organizer Pam Tem- tive civilian life. The Krewe of is free. pleton said, “There will be fun games for fathers and really the games are even more fun to watch.” There is no charge to enter The Seagulls Sing the contest and the winner will receive a prize, and the title of “Best Dad.” Your Song In addition to the Best Dad contest, the Krewe will be selling By Mike Willett hamburgers and hot dogs along with Jello shots to raise money I saw a guitar that had no strings for their charity, Building Homes like the soul of a man in many Dead Kings. for Heroes. Forced to accept the choices he had made. Since 2006, Building Homes Forced to make up the bed on which he laid. for Heroes® has been at the fore- Just trying on the mortar board for size, Carlee Amberson, Then I saw the same man do what was right. left, and Jace Amberson, center, congratulate Blair, who gradu- front of making a signifi cant dif- He bought some strings at the store and he wound them up tight ated from Gulf Breeze High School May 26. The siblings, who were ference in the lives of wounded Tuned his soul to his ear he played his own song. raised on Pensacola Beach and attended the Beach School, are American service members and Only he would ever know if he played it all wrong. back home in Villa Sabine with parents Scott and Kristin. In the fall, Carlee will begin her senior year at Gulf Breeze High. Blair, Each time that he played, it all sounded the same. who is an academic and athletic standout, will join Jace at Mis- Sea Turtle Like a voice in the distance calling his name. sissippi State University in Starkville. Baby Shower Then he learned about octaves and harmonic existence. Saturday, August 11 His name became diff erent in twelve ways of persistence. @ 11 The best thing he could do was sing his own song When he sang it with truth, He could not sing it wrong. Landshark How happy he felt to be free of the fear. Landing To be able to Love, with his vision always clear.

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See all our listings at paradisecoastalrealty.com or call 1.850.932.0067 PAGE 8 Island Times June 12, 2018 The School Bell Rings GORDER GRADUATES Cooper Christensen Sidney Flemming Susan McLeod and Rachel Kate Westholm Pensacola Beach resident Chloe Ciolino Julia Hills Armentrout’s Fifth Grade A-B Honor Roll Taylor Gorder earned his Bach- Bindy Nita Stella Keigley A Honor Roll Taylor Brody elor of Arts in Digital Media - Ella Reaves Jack Cromey Brody Hills Maggie Corley Game Design from the University Amari Lovelace Graham Pennington Carter Hoeft Austin Mickler of Central Florida, May 3. He will Rylee Fenech Mason Simpson Lily Montgomery Daniel Satterfield continue his education in Orlando Kate Crittenden Lily Roltsch Buck Trammell Savannah Slusher at at the Florida Interactive Enter- Adam Hough Lily Walker Dima Webber Gabbi Virant tainment Academy. He is enrolled Alex Leshnov Blain Nita in their Masters of Science in In- Phare Newlin teractive Media degree program. Max Work His sights are set on working in A-B Honor Roll the game development industry. Nia Campbell His proud parents are Ted and Chloe Churchward Sharla Gorder. Natalie McMullen FINISH STRONG Ayden McNorton Congratulations to the fol- Cruz McNulty lowing Pensacola Beach Elemen- Kenzley Vaughn tary School students who earned Cannon Mason a place on the Honor Roll for the Joy McLaurine’s final quarter of the 2017-2018 Third Grade school year. A Honor Roll Rebecca Davis’ First Grade Heath Asmar A Honor Roll Lily Asmar Ella Ambler Sawyer Asmar Dylan Budzowski Nic Brewster PBA Landon Burke Carter Jenkins Will Cromey Aubrey McMillion Eliana Demming Devon Uniacke Lilliaunna Downham A-B Honor Roll Daniel Garza Jakub Alibasic Sloan Jenkins Suri Amjad Matthew Jobe Chase Baker Parker Jobe Samantha Budzowski Lauren Kalb David Grosso Bella Grace Martinez Cameron Hoeft Bella McKinney Charlotte Hunter Malloy Nilssen Kian Patel Silas Richmond Anna Grace Pennington Victoria Samii Sara Peterman Marley Satterfield Rachel Roscovius Evan Wright Erin Olson’s Fourth Grade A-B Honor Roll A Honor Roll Lamija Alibasic Ava Biland Alijah Arceneaux Bella Ciolino Aubri Brady Chloe Hargraves Isabella Castellano Lauren Olson Violet Norris Estelle Reese Jordan McKinney’s Ania Uszok Second Grade Brayden Dadisman A Honor Roll Nick Jenkins Aubrey Barden Ryan Kalb Noah Brewster A-B Honor Roll Max Burgoon Kayla Cote

Pensacola Beach resi- dent Savanah Haynes was selected as Captain for the Gulf Breeze High School Varsity Cheer Team. Savanah will be a senior at Gulf Breeze High in the fall. She is an honor roll student. Her parents are David and Joanne Haynes. June 12, 2018 Island Times PAGE 9

Wooly Boogers Richard Johnson, Judy L’Oignon and Paulette Provost 2018 Krewe of Coma King Len Henry, left, and former Krewe of Wrecks at the Keep the Hurricanes Away Bawl at Paradise, June 3. Captain Glenn Windham are ready to Keep the Hurricanes away.

Matt Drees returned home Saturday, June 2 after eight months at Fort Sill in Okla- homa. Drees graduated from Warrant Officer training where coursework includes problem solving, computer enhanced technology, counterfire opera- tions, intelligence preparation of the battle field, Army target- ing and the military decision making process. His wife Dawn and daughter Macy are happy Former Queens Shugah Deb Wooly Boogers Denise Taylor, Kathi Lewis,left, and Marie Steele, right, laugh at Queen Shugah to have him back home in Gulf Friedman, left and Jayne Redmond, left, and Liz Hewson promise to Andrea Stanely and her red lip whistle at the Keep the Hurricanes Away Breeze. had a great time June 3. protect the Island against storms. Bawl at Paradise, June 3

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Dispelling Myths The Save Pensacola Beach group insists on including a vote on November’s ballot that will block any future attempts to About Fee Simple convey our 99 year leaseholds to fee-simple title. They plan to fill this meeting with their supporters. If you support allowing people to own the homes they live in and Title are taxed on, PLEASE come to this meeting and be heard! Beach Issues & Updates Don’t let others decide the fate of our community.... PBAdvocates.org please attend. PAGE 10 Island Times June 12, 2018 By Joe Stukey, country great. However, Rep. Bytes & Bits Your Computer Pal Matt Gaetz is proud to represent the same American ideals such as Q: What Is The New Scam phone number. The "technician" onds after the computer started patriotism, conservatism, and per- That's Affecting Windows 10 on the other end of the line was up, a message appeared on the sonal responsibility as I person- Users? Letters in fact the hacker himself. My screen. It said that Windows 10 ally promote in my high school A: This week I visited a customer gave the hacker remote was updating, and the percent To The and community. customer who had been the vic- access to his computer so that complete counted down on the Allison McGaugh, Pensacola tim of a hacker. The problem he could fix the "problem." Up screen. Next, a screen appeared Editor had started while he was using to that point, there was nothing showing a fake Windows 10 li- •••••• his Facebook account. When he wrong with his the computer. cense number, indicating that the I commend Rep. Matt Gaetz Submit via email to shelley@ clicked on one of the ads in the While the hacker was roaming Windows 10 license number had for advocating Americanism here myislandtimes.com, 200 words Facebook sidebar, a message ap- around in the computer files, expired. The screen was locked. in Northwest Florida. I find this or less. Submission must include peared on his screen, saying that he also installed a program that Of course, there was also anoth- refreshing. Too many politicians your name and phone # (phone # his Facebook account had been would later cause a big problem. er phone number to call to get a today only talk about themselves will not be printed) hacked. He was instructed to The hacker told my cus- new license. and fail to talk about defending Letters are subject to review, call a phone number to resolve tomer that there would be a fee Since the scam caused the the Constitution and American and are printed as space is the problem. (Don't expect to be for fixing the computer. At that computer screen to freeze so ideals which have made our available. able to call Facebook). point my customer became sus- quickly, I had to restore the com- His Facebook account had picious, quickly ended the phone puter to an earlier date. That not been compromised. At that call, and turned off his computer. procedure is used to remove pro- point, he should have simply When he turned the com- grams that have been installed turned his computer off and on puter on again, he saw what the after a certain date. again. Instead, he called that hacker had done. About 30 sec- Calling those phone num- bers never ends well, so com- puter users should never respond to instructions to call any phone numbers. www.ritecourse.com Mike Doman This article was provided by REALTOR® Joe Stukey, of the Stukey Group. [email protected] Contact Joe at jstukey@mchsi. 850-910-2589 com, by phone at 850-206-3156, Call for a FREE Valuation – You may be surprised! or look Joe up on Facebook.

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But we walked to- also hand in hand, Tay-Tay and gether they are wading into the gether for a while. It didn’t hurt Ted, and enjoying this very same into the rippling surf. this time to miss him like I do. stretch of beach. This photo moves me to It felt okay to imagine him there I love this picture. It looks tears—I’m not sure why. Maybe with me—his big farmer’s hand like they are going out to play in it’s the juxtaposition of their in mine, just walking along the the tiny waves. It is not clear who beautiful backs—Ted’s shoul- beach with me. He wasn’t even in is leading whom. But it is clear ders so broad and strong, Tay’s so narrow and new. I see calm confi dence in Ted’s silhouette, de- licious excitement in Tay-Tay’s. That Gulf must seem so big to Taylor, so scary. But he has his father’s hand, and that makes the Island living at adventure irresistible. He could never do this scary Regency Towers thing alone. He doesn’t have to, does he? I don’t have to, do I? 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Tires checked, formation serviced, fueled PAGE 12 Island Times June 12, 2018 Seeing Stars...... this week’s horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April LEO (July 23 to August 22) SAGITTARIUS (November 19) Cheer up, Lamb. Your emo- With your enthusiasm soaring 22 to December 21) Your ener- tional impasse will lift once you again, you feel ready to tackle gies are high, and so are your allow your highly tuned sense of a tough new assignment. Good aspirations. But be careful not to justice to guide you on what to do for you! And remember: Don't let work dominate the week. It's about an associate's questionable be too proud to accept help when also important to spend time with behavior. it's offered. family and friends. TAURUS (April 20 to May VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- CAPRICORN (December 20) News about a project you tember 22) Cupid rules the week 22 to January 19) It's a good hoped to work on might need for single Virgos eager to make time to set aside your pride and more clarification. 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We dried up along the shore of both the offi cial 2018 hurricane season Hotline number handy if you see shore as of June 5, 2018: see many creatures when we are the Gulf and the bay and popular had even begun, the fi rst named a stranded or disoriented turtle Perdido Key - GINS 0 out and about; one that has been items to take home after a fun day storm of the year developed and on the beach: 1-888-404-3922, Pensacola Beach 3 quite common all over the bay has at the beach. targeted the Florida Panhandle #FWC or *FWC. Ft. Pickens - GINS 4 been the “stingray.” Stingrays, this is the one we over the Memorial Day Week- Santa Rosa - GINS 1 These are intimidating crea- are concerned about. Stingrays end. Fortunately Tropical Storm tures. Everyone knows how they can be found on both sides of our Alberto was a non-event for our can infl ict a painful wound using barrier islands and like to hide area when it veered 85 miles The Andra Morgan Team the spine in their tail, but many are beneath the sand to ambush their east of Pensacola Beach and Professionals You Can Trust not aware that not all “stingrays” prey. More often than not, when was downgraded to a subtropical can actually use a spine to drive we approach they detect this and storm shortly before landfall. Buying? Selling? you off – actually, not all “rays” leave. However, sometimes they Our dazzling sugar-white are “stingrays.” will remain. If a swimmer steps beach, calm surf, and stunning Contact So what is a ray? on a stingray, it whips its long water color which is produced First, they are fi sh – but diff er tail over and drives the serrated from sunlight refl ecting off the us! from most fi sh in that they lack a spine into your foot. The pierc- sand of our shallow water, all bony skeleton. Rather it is carti- ing is painful and spine (which combine to make the Gulf Coast 17 years laginous, which makes them close is actually a modifi ed tooth) pos- special to beachgoers. But even experience in cousins of the sharks. sesses glands that contain a toxic a tropical storm which misses Pensacola Beach There are eight families and substance. our area can have a considerable Real Estate 19 species of rays found in the Butterfly ray is a strange impact on the gently sloping Gulf of Mexico. looking fi sh and easy to recognize. beaches of the Gulf due to storm TOPGUNProperty.com Sawfi sh are large tube-shaped The wide pectoral fi ns and small Andra Morgan Kathy Dreadin surge. A sea turtle nest can endure Owner/Broker Realtor rays with a well-developed caudal tail gives it the appearance of a an occasional wash-over during fi n. They are easily recognized butterfl y. Despite the small tail, 850-450-8844 850-982-8140 high tide, but a storm surge can [email protected] by their large rostrum possessing it does possess a spine. However, destroy low-lying nests if they “teeth” giving them their common the small tail makes it difficult are submerged under water for a name. Walking the halls of Sacred for the butterfl y ray to pierce you lengthy time. Heart Hospital in Pensacola, you with it. Only three sea turtle nests will see photos of fi shermen pos- Eagle rays are one of the were laid before Memorial Day, ing next to monsters they have few groups of rays that actually one of which was a Kemp's ridley, captured. Sawfish can reach swim in the middle of the water the smallest and most critically lengths of 18 feet… truly intimi- column instead of sitting on the endangered of the seven sea turtle dating. However, they are very ocean fl oor. They can get quite species. This nest was located slow and lethargic fi sh. Today large and often mistaken for manta only 37 ft. from the water, but they are diffi cult to fi nd and are rays. Eagle rays lack the palps under Florida Fish and Wildlife protected. (“horns”) that the manta ray pos- rules and regulations, nest reloca- Guitarfi sh are tube-shaped sesses. Rather they have a blunt tion is considered a "management rays that are very elongated. They shaped head and feed on mollusk. technique of last resort." Nests appear to be sharks, albeit their They do have venomous spines may now only be relocated for heads are pretty fl at. They are but, as with the butterfl y ray, their conservation purposes if they more common in the Gulf than the tails are too short to extend and use "are below the daily high tide line bay and, at times, will congregate it the way stingrays do. and will be inundated every day." near our reefs and fi shing piers to Last but not least is the very This is defi nitely a problem for breed. They have rounded teeth large Manta ray. This large beast our low-lying turtle nests. and prefer crustaceans and mol- can reach 22 feet from wingtip to The Kemp's ridley nest was lusk to fi sh. wing tip. Like eagle rays, they washed over by Alberto's storm Torpedo rays can deliver swim through the ocean rather surge and a small tidal pool an electric shock – about 35 volts than sit on the bottom. They have formed behind the nest for a of one. Though there are stories to large “horns” (called palps) that period of time, but there is no of these shocking folks to death, help funnel plankton into their accurate way to know how it I am not aware of any fatalities. mouths. These horns give them impacted the clutch of eggs. It Nonetheless, the shock can be se- one of their common names – the will be a wait-and-see situation. rious and beach goers are warned devilfi sh. Mantas, like eagle and The exciting news is that the to be cautious. I once mistook one butterfl y rays, do have whip-like day after T.S. Alberto moved in- buried in the sand for a shell. Let tails and a venomous spine, but land, the sea turtles at Ft. Pickens us just say the jolt got my attention. like the above, their tails are much were ready to nest. We had a nest Skates look just like stingrays shorter and so eff ective placement four days in a row! It's exciting – but they lack the whip-like tail of the spine in your foot is diffi cult. to see them fi nally coming ashore. and the venomous spine that goes Many are concerned when After the record 180 nests we had with it. They are very common in they see rays – thinking that all last year, we are curious to see the inshore waters of the Florida can infl ict a painful spine into your what the new season will bring. Panhandle. They do possess a foot – but rays are actually really The most important thing series of small thorn-like spine on neat animals. Now that you know we can do for our sea turtles this the back that can be painful to the more, you may be very excited to year is to turn out lights to help bare foot of a swimmer. Skates see them. prevent false crawls and prevent PAGE 14 Island Times June 12, 2018 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Calendar CLASSIFIED ADS are $5 for 20 words. Additional words are 10 cents each. Luna. Open to the public. Agendas Send ad with check made payable to: Shelley Ink, P.O. Box 844, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. JUNE 2018 Installation of Offi cers. 11 a.m. Beach 12: Bands on the Beach, free con- Church. For info, andra@topgunre- available at www.sria-fl a.com cert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring alty.com 28: Aaron Lewis, Eat, Drink and Antiques and Such For Sale Real Estate For Sale a lawn chair. No glass or pets. Visit- 22: Pensacola Bay Ferry Service Flounder Concert Series. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets, $35/$75 1705 Ensenada Uno, Pensacola Are you looking for an interesting sou- PensacolaBeach.com begins. 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Capital Improvements for the funds raised at their an- SOUTHERN CARES at the Beach School Fall Festival, Southern Rentals and Real Finance Director Dottie Ford 2018 are: playground devel- nual Kentucky Derby Party. This the Chamber’s Surfing Santa Estate has launched their South- presented the Board with a $5.2 opments, $118,000; Splash year’s party was attended by 155 Parade and the Kids and Kritters ern Cares program, an initiative million proposed budget for Fis- pad, $43,000; Iconic Pensacola guests and raised almost $1,500 Mardi Gras parade. aimed at furthering their vision to cal Year 2018-2019. Beach Sign Frame replacement, to support their youth-based proj- be the most caring company along The FY 18-19 Budget es- $75,000; and multi-use path ects. Pensacola Beach Elementary SIGNS UP Check out the shiny new let- the Gulf Coast. For more than 20 timates lease fee collections from Avenida 10 to Portofino School is among those who will tering and signage on The Grand years, Southern owners and staff from commercial leaseholders repair and upgrades $570,000. benefi t from this success. Marlin. The elevation and loca- have worked hard at contribut- of $2,609,618. Residential lease The dune walkover replacement NEW MAP tion of the sign require a tall crane ing to and making a diff erence in fees are anticipated to be $1,262, project, $300,000 and dredging Boating and angling guides and a brave installer. But it was their communities. Southern is 688. By comparison, the SRIA Little Sabine Basin, $320,000 are for Santa Rosa and Escambia worth it. It’s the gateway to Pen- proud to collaborate with the Al- collected $2,976,903 in commer- budgeted for 2019. County will be available for pick sacola Beach and it looks grand! zheimer’s Association, Alabama/ cial lease fees and $1,659,485 in The fi fteen page document up at the Pensacola Beach Visitors Florida Panhandle Chapter, and residential lease fees during FY can be viewed at www.sria-fl a. Information Center, according to TEE IT UP 2016-2017. Beginning working com. The next Budget Workshops When Linda and Wally the Ronald McDonald Charities Escambia County Marine Re- capital is set at $1,361,808 with are June 13 and June 27 with the Schiessl aren’t taking care of of Northwest Florida. sources Director Robert Turpin. the Island Improvement Fund anticipation that the vote to adopt their customers at the UPS Store The guide includes a map of the BEACH TOY BOX collections at $249,268. the budget will come at a special in Gulf Breeze proper, they hit the Ocean Hour is taking a great Pensacola Bay system depicting The SRIA has four depart- board meeting on June 27. golf course. Not even the threat idea from Navarre Beach Sea main channels, seagrasses, off - ments with a total operating The budget is then sent to of a tropical storm stops Linda Turtle Conservation Center and shore artifi cial reefs, submerged expenses of $3,270,288. Ad- the Escambia County Board of from playing. She was going to installing borrow bins on Pen- aquatic vegetation and aquatic ministration and Leasing, Fi- Commissioners for review and enjoy one of her few days off , so sacola Beach. Borrow bins house preserves. Information about nance and Environmental and approval at the September 17 she “got in 18” on Memorial Day used, lost, or donated sand toys. public boat ramps, fi shing piers, Developmental Services which Commission Meeting. Weekend. Any child at the beach is welcome boating safety, ethical angling and to use and return. The new bins waterway markers are provided, CHILL OUT AT LOWE’S will be at Quietwater and Casino as well as information about the The annual Senior Chill Out, Beach. Waterfront restaurants importance of conserving local a one-day donation drive to col- Your Island Advisor often have sand toys for kids, too. habitats and species. lect new air conditioners, fans and/or funds to help seniors beat The bin will keep sand toys from Richard Wright, RICP® DANCING DELIGHT the heat, will be at Lowe’s Home being thrown away or abandoned Financial Advisor Monette Hodges turns little 4455 Bayou Blvd. Suite A Improvement on Highway 98 and washed into the surf. girls into tiny dancers. She then Pensacola, FL 32503 choreographs and stages a Spring (850) 478-6390 Ext 112 sand toy borrow bin Production showcasing her stu- [email protected]

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I was the fi rst offi cial to as my alarm went off at 3:15 a.m. arrive and there were just a few Rolling over, I groggily sat on the volunteers moving around in the side of the bed in the dark. After a dark with headlamps. Transition few minutes I stood up, shuffl ed would not open until 5:30 a.m., to the bathroom and used the light so there was not a lot of activity How To Get Started on my cell phone to get my shav- yet. Soon I met with the other Recently, a new acquain- ing equipment ready. three members (all of whom are tance told me she had always Still using the same small more experienced and “senior” wanted to run a triathlon. She light I went downstairs and put to me as offi cials) of our team. said she thought that would be food and fresh water in the cats’ We went over the assignments, an important accomplishment bowls. After making a cup of measured the water temperature, for her. I said yes it would coff ee I walked back upstairs and were introduced to key staff for and it could lead to being in fi nally fl ipped on a light. I realized the race and then began checking better shape over the coming I was moving too slowly and I Transition. We wanted to ensure years, eating properly and be- needed to speed up dramatically that all bikes were racked in the ing healthier for the rest of your if I was going to get out the door proper places, that they had the life. She hadn’t thought of those by 4 a.m. required brakes, that the athletes’ Teresa Hess, president of TriGulfCoast, welcomes triathletes to the things, but agreed that crossing I shaved quickly, but thor- gear was properly placed and that the Finish Line could yield sev- fi rst session of Mere Mortals training, June 3 at the Pensacola Beach oughly, and then put on my USA the bikes had bar end plugs. Boardwalk Amphitheatre. The Mere Mortals kick off was delayed by eral benefi ts that would be very Triathlon official’s “uniform” The race went smoothly important to her. Tropical Storm Alberto. The group will meet each Sunday at 6 a.m. (blue hat, red shirt, khaki pants, and the weather was fine with for training leading up to the Santa Rosa Island Triathlon in October. Like many who are begin- athletic shoes). I have recently a cooling wind from the west ning the sport (“newbies” “fi rst- been certifi ed as an offi cial and off of Mobile Bay. Three of the timers”), she was concerned about am working races to help improve offi cials, including me, rode as • Men & Women’s CasualMen’s & andOutdoor Clothing the swim. I told her I couldn’t the sport of triathlon and to en- passengers on motorcycles to Women’s • Hiking & Backpacking Gear swim when I began triathlon and hance my level of certifi cation. monitor the bicycle course. Our Casual & I consider it my strength now. 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The Rock Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes that anecdote interesting and we • Snow IndoorSki Apparel Rock Climbing Wall and my laptop were stuffed in athletes had to be careful about HATS talked about how to get a bike, my backpack in the seat next to the positioning of their bikes as • Rockwww.weatherfords.net Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes how to choose shoes, where to me as I drove toward I-10. My they were riding along the route. • Kayaks train and a few other details. I thoughts were all over the map Sooner than I anticipated, the 30093009 East East CervantesCervantes • 433-2822 • 433-2822 gave her the URL for a fi rst-timers as I headed west toward Fairhope race was over. Our team met for website (www.trinewbies.com) for this year’s event. I was a little a post-race discussion and paper- HATS that I have always enjoyed. nervous because I wanted to per- work. As I said, I incurred several Again, the conversation form my offi cial duties properly. I mixed feelings at the race, but I turned to swimming and I tried was somewhat anxious as I knew think my3009 team’s role East as offi cials Cervantes • 433-2822 to explain some simple steps to what the Race Director, the staff representing the national govern- start: get in the water, learn to and the volunteers were going ing body of triathlon was crucial blow out under the water and through that morning and how to a well-run event. I certainly SURF SHOP draw in oxygen above the water. hard they wanted everything to go look forward to these opportuni- “You mean I have to put perfectly. I was feeling a bit guilty ties in the future. 41 Fort Pickens Rd my face under the surface,” she on the Pensacola Beach Pier asked? “Yes, you do.” Wagley Leads Beach Eco Walk “Can’t I just fl oat on top?” Learn About Shifting Sand, Critters, Litter 850-677-8911 You mean like “dog pad- Christian Wagley of Gulf ters. We’ll also learn about ways dling”? She nodded in the af- Restoration Network is hosting to keep our beaches and the Gulf -Board Rentals fi rmative. a Beach Ecology Walk, of Mexico healthy and clean.” “No, no, you can’t,” I said. Sunday June 17 at 8 a.m. The walk is one hour -Lessons “You need to actually learn how He encourages everyone to long at a leisurely pace along -Beach gear to swim, it will change your life, join him for a walk along the beach, and is suitable for believe me.” the shifting shores of Santa children. Participants should So, I went home and the Rosa Island. meet at the beach walkover www.innerlightsurf.com next time I saw her I gave her “We’ll learn where 27 B at 1865 Via De Luna, a backpack, a wet bag, a swim beach sand comes from, across from Portofi no Island cap, a triathlon shirt, a visor and where it’s going, and Resort. a couple of triathlon magazines. what shapes our beaches There is no charge to at- We agreed that the Tri The Island and dunes,” said Wagley. tend. 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Fish and Speckled Trout all over must have State Gulf Reef Fish the grass fl ats, a few Ladyfi sh, Charter on their license. Spanish Mackerel and Jacks have The federal season for for- been seen as well. While artifi cial hire operations with a valid fed- baits can catch these fi sh, live bait eral reef fi sh permit will be June is the way to go. Rarely does a 1- July 21.” live large Shrimp fail to land a Mahi have been spotted off By Redfi sh. They work very well on the piers and are always a fun Terri Trout and Spanish, too. catch. Won't be long before I hear McKamey The buzz right now is all reports of Tarpon, too. about Red Snapper and the season And, of course, there are is offi cially open. These are some King Mackerel. I love early mornings on the of the best eating fi sh I've ever Surf fi shing is going to land water, it's my favorite time to fi sh. had and if you haven't been out you Whiting, Pompano, Spanish, I love the solitude, before most on the boats to catch one, book a Ladyfi sh, and Jacks. Always a people even wake up. trip now! You'll have a fantastic fun day on the beach. I get to enjoy the beach day and a wonderful dinner, too. Wherever you decide to fi sh, mostly to myself. I love watch- Florida Fish and Wildlife June is the perfect month for a ing the beach come alive. The sun regulations are posted at My- wide variety of fi sh. Keep these dances off the water shimmering FWC.com. Here’s what they have things in mind as you plan your like diamonds as the sun begins to Calvin Lirette, owner of Avalon Bait and Tackle, shows off new boating to say about Red Snapper season: trip. Sunscreen is a must, as is and angler guide. The guide includes a map of the Pensacola Bay system light this beautiful paradise. I love “The recreational red snap- hydration. Make sure to pack depicting main channels, seagrasses, off shore artifi cial reefs, submerged hearing the sounds of the breeze per season for both Gulf state and both. Polarized sunglasses will aquatic vegetation and aquatic preserves. Information about public boat off the water and the grasses and federal waters will open June 11- let you see fi sh in the water and ramps, fi shing piers, boating safety, ethical angling and waterway markers movements as the birds swoop July 20, closing July 21. waves easier. Pop are provided, as well as information about the importance of conserving down looking for breakfast. As This recreational Robbie up thunderstorms local habitats and species such as manatees, sea turtles, shorebirds. The the beach slowly begins to wake I season includes those Louhier can and do happen, map is available at the Beach Visitors Center. with two Red love watching the dolphins move fi shing for red snapper Snapper so be prepared. Of- up and down the shoreline and from private recreational ten it storms in town the occasional big fi sh breaking vessels. Recreational and the sun stays out Krewe of Father’s Day Bash, June 17 the water with baitfi sh all around. participants must have here on the beach. Brewe Most people will tell you Gulf Reef Fish Angler But they can pop how much they love sunsets, but on their license before up especially late I love sunrise. It's a beginning fi shing for snapper from afternoons, so keep and I get to be an observer of life Gulf waters. this in mind reawakening all along the water. For-hire operations Whatever your You'd be surprised at just how that do not have a federal summer plans are, peaceful and energizing it can be reef fi sh permit are also included make sure fi shing is high on your at the same time. but are limited to targeting reef list. Grab a kid and enjoy days on Early mornings bring Red fi sh in Gulf state waters only and the beach! A Smoke Pensacola Free Beach One Stop Shop for the Watersports Enthusiasts inside bar tradition since 1973 SALES Pensacola Beach RENTALS& at the Boardwalk Father’s Day BASH Sandshaker.com PARASAILING KAYAKS 850-932-2211 SMILE HIGH CLUB SINGLE/TANDEM SUN June 17 Feel the Thrill ~ Join the Club! 3 pm Something’s Games, Prizes. fun. You won’t stop smiling - always Shakin even if you try benefi ts Building Homes for Heroes at the Shaker Bar WAVERUNNERS Fri-Sat June 15-16: 9 PM - 1 AM Monday: 10 AM -Close “Shazam” Half Price Drinks/Shots for Sun, June 3 BARE Customers. 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