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Far Out Costumes and Scary Fun Parties R iv ers Gu rney h as a big adv antag e w h en it comes to costu ming , h er mom H ay ley is a p rof essional mak e- u p artist. Tog eth er th ey cre- ated th e ou t- of - th is- w orld look and landed at th e Pensacola B each sp acesh ip h ou se f or a f ew p h otos. Transp ort y ou rself to p ag e 2 f or more on costu me contests and oth er treats. PAGE 2 Island Times October 27, 2020 Beach Haunts Host Halloween Parties, Contests Hey Ghouls and Guys! Are stories/ 2747461. The Z oom link to visit the eatery that bears his too. Outdoor, Gulf front seating food, music, candy. Costumes you hunting for a haunting? The will magically arrive. name? Have a few beers and lis- under a full moon on Halloween. encouraged. There will be food full moon rises over Pensacola Halloween Happenings ten carefully. That’s a treat. and drink available for purchase. Beach on Halloween to illumi- Are you shaking with fear at Is Rover a red-caped super If costumes and candy corn Beach raised Craig Chamberlin, nate your path to parties and the thought of the biggest Hal- dog? Red Fish Blue Fish has aren’t your thing, Chase Cole who is the Gulf Breeze Neigh- contests. loween Bash on the beach? It’s treats for costumed canines and says Flounder’s chefs have a borhood Services Coordinator, Frightful Friday happening at The Sandshaker! other pets, too. K ids in costume full menu of seafood, sushi and is in charge! More info: https: / / Shaggy’s gets the weekend Dress in your best costume and eat free all day at Red Fish Blue steaks. No tricks, just good food. cityofgulfbreeze.us/ bargeoween/ started on Friday, October 30 follow the sounds of Horseshoe Fish and at their next door neigh- Score three dozen college All Saints Day with a three-day freebie. K ids in K itty to the Shaker stage at 9 bor, Water Pig BBQ. football match-ups on Saturday, The Natives are up early, costume eat free at their Pensac- p.m. As the clock strikes mid- Sales and Catering Manager October 31 at Sidelines. Treat cooking fall fare like Pumpkin ola Beach location Friday, Satur- night, the Costume Contest will Cheryl Maniscalco says, “We yourself to wings, nachos and ecan uffi ns. arm with a cup day and Sunday to celebrate the begin. Are you ghoulish enough love kids. Of course there will be the best view of the stadium. of coff ee. r stop by for lunch. Halloween Weekend. Stop by to win? Bring your friends to candy! Plus, spooky drink spe- Barge-O-Ween, hosted by Mama J oyce’s Butternut Squash on Halloween for candy for all cheer for you. The Shaker is cials for adults at night at both the City of Gulf Breeze at Dol- Soup is on the stove. trick-or-treaters. handing out $500 in cash prizes. waterfront locations.” phin Stadium, is from 4 to 8 p.m. Perhaps you need a water- Since the Pensacola Beach Bar opens at 10 a.m. if you need If you wear your costume to Not on the beach, but everyone front view, a bloody mary and Elementary School Fall Festival to get a very early start. Crab’s on the Gulf, you won’t be is welcome to attend. Bring your Frisky Dolphin’s eggs benedict was cancelled due to the pan- Bamboo Willie’s General alone. Crab’s K im Pemberton, mask. Enter the decorated pump- the day after Hallween. Find an demic, the PTA is hosting an in- Manager Robert Gleim declared who is in charge of fun, says the kin contest. It’s a unique trick or outdoor seat, overlooking Little school Spooktacular. K ids at the 2020 too scary already, so the staff will be wearing costumes, treat style event that includes Sabine Bay. Beach School will be treated to soundfront bar is hosting a Hal- a Trunk-or-Treat from 8 a.m. to loween Beach Party. Sip a drink 11 a.m. on campus, October 30, and gaze at a full moon over Advocates Tap New Board, Set Neighborhood Program followed by special events in the the water. it the dance oor The Pensacola Beach Advo- home needs to be refi ned and forward to represent a condo, a classrooms. The PTA is award- at 8 p.m. High Demand will cates elected a new board, intro- consistent. The issues of park- few blocks or an entire neighbor- ing a $50 gift card to the best rock the palapa covered stage. duced a neighborhood program ing, noise and occupant capacity hood,” said Dorfman. “We want decorated trunk. Check this out at 11 p.m. – the and discussed ongoing issues at also need to be addressed. Pres- them to talk to their neighbors The K rewe of Bananimals Costume Contest categories are their annual October 15 annual ton told the membership that in and bring ideas to our meet- have set their annual Halloween Best Mermaid, Best Surfer, Best meeting at the Beach Church. her neighborhood the lease pro- ings. It allows the PBA to ar- Party and Costume Contest to Lifeguard, Best Flip Flops and PBA President J amie Crit- hibits homes being used as vaca- ticulate that information to the start at 7 p.m. on October 30 at Best Tacky Tourist. ( Disclaimer, tenden welcomed 48 members tion rentals, and residents ended SRIA, County and others. And, The Break. The Bananimal who Bamboo Willie’s loves tourists, to the in-person meeting which up in court. it allows PBA to work for you to keeps everyone informed, Sta- so please come to the Beach was also being broadcast live Preston added that residents make Pensacola Beach a better cey Wright, says “What' s better Party.) Winners are going home online. In an overview of his have been left with the time community.” than a K rewe event where masks with cash and prizes. term he cited the PBA’s suc- consuming and unsavory task Most recently the PBA ap- ARE encouraged? Halloween “We’ve been kinda dead,” cesses in bringing government, of repeatedly contacting law en- peared before the SRIA to op- masks, that is. The spookier, the joked Paradise’s Renee Mack law enforcement, businesses and forcement, code enforcement, pose a lease fee increase. An better! ” Horseshoe K itty plays when she recounted the weeks citizens together to ensure a safe the SRIA and the County to incremental increase, which was at 8 and the costume contest is leading up to Halloween. All Spring Break. Additionally, the complain and report these situa- approved by the SRIA, is to be at 9 p.m. K eep partying because kidding aside, she invites every- PBA heard from members via tions. She feels like it is time for used for beach renourishment. the prizes are handed out at 10 one to Paradise Bar and Grill on surveys where results showed offi cials to help the citizens by Additional issues intro- p.m. and you have to be there to Halloween night. Open air bar support of retaining the Santa enforcing the regulations. Pres- duced during discussion: get one. Want to be a Bananimal and dining room, plus Mike Nor- Rosa Island Authority, and dis- ton pointed out that quality of • SRIA have more control or re- and party like a wild bat? www. ris playing songs you know the approved of roundabouts in the life and safety are at stake. establish powers granted to them K reweofBananimals.com words to. “Breezers and Beach core area. Crittenden noted that “We need help,” she said. • Enforcement of parking rules Chills by the Campfi re is a people, get a costume and come the continued investigation into “We are asking for help.” for weddings/ large events virtual ghost tour event hosted to Paradise,” commanded Re- the unregulated use of residential The topic of vacation rentals • Citizens are weary of calling on All Hallow’s Eve at 8 p.m. nee. “Music starts early, around leased properties would carry being occupied during a state-or- law enforcement, code enforce- U WF Historic Trust’s Wendi Da- 6 p.m .” over to the next board. dered shut down due to COVID; ment for violations vis dares you to sign up for the There is a beach fable that A slate of new board mem- and before, during and after Hur- • Prohibit on-street parking when murder and mayhem ghost sto- those who go to PegLeg’s on bers for the 2021 year was ap- ricane Sally was also discussed. a tropical storm watch is issued ries presented by a virtual camp- Halloween can hear the distinct proved by the membership. Crittenden said, “We know • Prohibit on-street parking when fi re. he cost is . egister and sounds made by a heavy boot and Board members will be Rhonda these homes are not going away. post storm debris collection is pay at https: / / historicpensacola. a wooden peg walking along the Dorfman, Glenn Windham, Lyn We need to create a balance for taking place doubleknot.com/ event/ chills- dock. Does PegLeg Pete moor Castel, J ack Womack and Bill residents.” • U pdate on the right-of-way by-the-campfire-virtual-ghost- his ghost ship in LaFitte Cove Ray. Terry Preston, Lauren Cam- Crittenden reminded the clearing program panella and Liz Hewson serve as membership that communica- • A thank you to Escambia Coun- committee chairs. tion is ey. n an eff ort to better ty Sheriff s eputies for staying Governmental ff airs Com understand what challenges exist on the island before, during and mittee Chair Terry Preston pre- in each neighborhood or area of after Hurricane Sally. The Fire Island Times sented an overview of the unreg- the beach, the PBA has instituted Department evacuated. ulated use of residential leased a Neighborhood and Street Rep • Suggestion that SRIA pass their properties which centers around program. Vice President Rhonda power over to Escambia County. Post Offi ce Box 844 S large homes being used as va- orfman spearheaded this eff ort. For more information Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 P cation rentals. She reported that “We have about 20 vol- PBAdvocates.org or call Dorf- 850-748-6878 the defi nition of a single family unteers so far who have come man at 661- 496- 4573. C D Columnists: Kathi Lewis, Liz Hewson, M I T Terri McKamey, Sharla Gorder From The Publisher Cancellations, postponements and other changes that occur after our deadline may P T Charles Gheen, Rick O’Connor, N Susan Haselton-Barr, Joe Stukey not be refl ected in our print edition. We will use our website and social media platforms DJ Zemenick, Melanie Waite to publish updates. Thanks for being part of the Island Times family of readers! October 27, 2020 Island Times PAGE 3 ...Barefoot on the Beach F������ s a i e ane a e s as sed a a ana I sland Times ill n ine n s m e ane s a i e l m ns en men T he I slander N ewspaper plight – that they may well have tion, requesting the necessary are battling for the single seat on mation, which can only lead to a N ov em be r 1, 1983 been the last outpost of civiliza- amendment to the Santa Rosa the Island Authority. Their views more open, available, interested If you are hanging out read- tion which had taxation without Island Authority Charter to allow are diff erent, but their desires are SRIA board – a Board which will ing “Barefoot” and you haven’t representation. This year, beach the election of a beach resident sincere. Each, in his or her own listen to the residents with some been to the Beach Church yet to sandals got a bare toe in the door to the SRIA board. It happened. way, vows to protect this Shangri- degree of compassion. cast your vote, run on now, and of government. The Pensacola It actually did happen. Today, La from the crunching jaws of It is possible that some of do your thing. For this, at last, is Beach Business Association November 1, 1983, is a history overdevelopment and commer- our tax dollars will fi nd their way the moment of truth. Islanders made a strong plea to the North- making moment for the beach. cialism. Any of these candidates back to the Island, and we will have long lamented their sad west Florida Legislative Delega- Amazingly, six contenders would fi ght ceaselessly toward no longer be brushed off as one that end. It is the one theme which percent of the voting population, runs through all six platforms. and therefore, not entitled to any A nd rad e Hosts Hurricane S ally T own Hall Beyond that, their views tax monies. Perhaps, the SRIA State Representative Alex es that have been aff ected by the will be in attendance. and stands on various beach budget will undergo changes, Andrade will host a Town Hall damage to the Pensacola Bay “It is heartbreaking to see problems and policies do diff er. so local income will be used for Meeting highlighting the Hurri- Bridge. Rep. Andrade will discuss these lo- Many of these candidates have local projects. cane Sally recovery eff ort, Friday, businesses resources and provide cally studied the needs of the beach The possibilities are endless. October 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the updates on the status of repairs. owned and have come up with truly This is the year of the island man Hilton Pensacola Beach. Florida Department of business- valuable ideas to improve the and woman. We can make our The event, which includes Transportation, Escambia es, stores, island lifestyle. Above the fact paradise an even greater place information and Q&A sessions, County Commissioner Robert and res- that beach residents will have to live. Our district is four. Our will focus primarily on Pensacola Bender, Gulf Breeze Mayor taurants their voting member, they can precinct is 94. Our polling place Beach and Gulf Breeze business- Cherry Fitch, and other offi cials kept on glean from the platforms of these is the Pensacola Beach Church. life sup- six individuals outstanding infor- The polls are open until 7 tonight. port the Representative Alex Andrade last six months due to COVID and now sud- Blue Sky Gift denly see another six months of a complete standstill,” commented Shoppe Andrade. “There is almost no traf- Gif ts f or Gators fi c driving through Gulf Breeze D T C and Pensacola Beach, so if you have the opportunity to visit these N communities please do so.” Representative Andrade will 3 4 79 Gu lf B reez e Pk w y be prepared to answer any ques- 8 5 0- 9 3 2- 71 00 tions and follow up on issues Tig er Plaza brought up by those in attendance. N ex t to S onic

R L O S Elk s care. Elk s sh are. Pensacola B each Elk ’ s L odg e Ex alted R u ler M F Dan Smith, right, presents a check to Principal Jeff Castleberry, October F 9 at Pensacola B each Elementary S ch ool. G D S S By T he N um b ers N OPEN EV ER Y D AY at 1 1 AM Here are the stats for the number of cars that passed through the Bob Sikes Toll Facility : W ing s • B u rg ers • S eaf ood • R ibs Sat Mar 21 6,108 Sat Oct 10 6,348 Sun Oct 11 7,619 Sat July 4 16,776 Sat July 11 20,233 Mon Oct 12 7,282 CATCH IT ALL! Sat Aug 8 19,893 Tue Oct 13 7,118 OPEN EVERYDAY Sat Sept 5 21,759 Wed Oct 14 7,290 Thu Oct 15 7,822 Wed Oct 7 6,899 Fri Oct 16 8,579 Sports Thu Oct 8 6,997 Sat Oct 17 8,279 Our latitude will WINGS Fri Oct 9 7,497 Sun Oct 18 7,653 in Hi Def change your attitude 40 TVs 79 c E T  D  S  8 Big Screens  O T P M C N  L M T S T R O MM MM G S S V L All Sports K P T O S P Always On Curbside To Go Orders F P R P 45 A Via de Luna 850-934-4848 PAGE 4 Island Times October 27, 2020

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? riv? ia ? TThe Trivia Master would packed with souvenirs, swim They cast their votes for the very wander past this place on his way wear and, well, sundries. If you first elected member of the Santa to a local watering hole. He asked didn’t see what you wanted or Rosa Island Authority. There PEOPLE if anyone else could remember what you needed, sometimes all were six names on the ballot for NAUTICAL TRIVIA beach guy played on the J unior the name of the retail shop that you had to do was ask Elsie or the non-partisan election. Then, Salty Michael Craighead slid Varsity squad in the recent win Elsie Wolters owned in the Via one of her very able sales ladies. as it is today, the candidate must up next to the Trivia Master with a over Milton. de Luna Shopping Center. J ayne During her summer break from be a Pensacola Beach resident. nautical tidbit of forgotten lore. He PUMPKINS FOR KIDS Drees Redmond immediately school teaching, J ean Curtis Can you name two of the candi- said, “If you look photo of Lauren The K rewe of Bananimals, answered, “Island Sundry Shop! ” would work in the busy little dates who ran for the Santa Rosa Willams with the lobster, you can Lunch Bunch and Debra and J ayne added, “She always shop until it closed for the season. Island Authority in 1983? see my boat.” Seems Mary, Eddie Clyde Patroni are full of Hallow- had the perfect summer swimsuit J ean worked there so many sum- he first person to correctly and the girls were hanging out in een spirit! They sponsored and for me and my sister Amy even mers that she referred to Elsie as name two of the six candidates the K eys with Craighead. Y ep, that delivered enough pumpkins for though I wanted one of those “Mom.” will win a special 2 02 0 Island might be shirt-worthy. each child at Sacred Heart Hospi- macrame bikinis Mom wouldn’t Here’s to mom and apple pie. Times t-shirt. Not sold in stores, tal. They bought all the supplies to let me have! ” It’s election time. so you will want this one. ALL SPORTS GUY So, J ayne is the winner of an See if you can be victorious Send your answers via email Noah Allen is a quintessen- decorate the jack-o-lanterns, too! Island Times t-shirt. If the Trivia with this question: to shelley@ myislandtimes.com tial surfer. He carves up waves in GET OUT TO VOTE Master knew where to obtain a The beach residents who and put Trivia in the subject line. the Gulf, swims lie a fish and The Beach Community vintage macrame bikini, he would arrived at the polling location at Hurry the deadline to answer is has a shock of long, blonde hair. Church will serve as the poll- have awarded that to J ayne. the Beach church on November 1, Tuesday, November 3. e doesnt confine himself to the ing place, Tuesday, November 3 The Island Sundry Shop was 1983 took part in a historic event. Good luck! saltwater. He is a member of the from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are Gulf Breeze High School Dolphin reminded to bring their mask and football team. The ninth grade photo and signature ID. Chamber Launches Indulge Campaign The Pensacola Beach Premier Event Cards to anyone said Patty Spradling, Executive Chamber of Commerce wants who drops by the Visitor Informa- Director of the Beach Chamber. to indulge you on the island tion Center the week of Novem- “By patronizing your favorite November 1-7. ber . hese cards offer special businesses, you’ll be helping In an effort to boost the discounts and incentives valid our beautiful beach community Pensacola Beach business com- November 1-7 at participating recover.” munity, which has seen a sharp restaurants, shops, bars, attrac- The Pensacola Beach Visi- decline in visitor traffic thans tions and services on the island. tor Information Center is open to COVID-19 and Hurricane The event card is good for the Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. Indulge Sally, the “Indulge” on Pensacola entire family. To redeem the dis- to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 ON PENSACOLA BEACH! Beach campaign was created to count or incentive, simply show a.m. to 3 p.m. help drive traffic to beach busi- the card at participating business. The Chamber is planning nesses. “Come out to Pensacola another Indulge week in February November 1-7 The Pensacola Beach Cham- Beach to shop, eat, drink and 2 02 1. For more log on to www. ber of Commerce is offering free explore our beautiful island,” PensacolaBeachChamber.com Go Where The Locals Go

The Pensacola Beach Chamber We are open invites you to come out and We are working hard to return to 100%. INDULGE during this special Our kitchen is open and staffed. week-long event. Enjoy special The bartenders are ready discounts from participating to serve your favorite drinks. restaurants, shops, bars, Stop in and see us! attractions and services! Wishing strength to all those Pick up your free PREMIER card who have weathered the storm. at the Pensacola Beach Visitor inn There’s no place like Paradise! Center and INDULGE! S tay & Play R eserv ations updates FOR MORE DETAILS 8 5 0- 9 3 2- 23 1 9 CALL 85O-932-15OO. ParadiseB arandGrillPensacolaB each w w w . ParadiseB ar- Grill. com hours have fun, be safe M on- Th u rs: 1 1 to 7 ISHOPndulge • DRINK • DINE • PLAY • STAY check out our F ri- S at- S u n: 1 1 to 8 : 3 0 lunch specials 21 V ia de L u na Pensacola B each 8 5 0- 9 1 6 - 5 08 7 October 27, 2020 Island Times PAGE 5 SRIA Approves Lease Fee Increase, National Search For New Director The Santa Rosa Island Au- immediately. Board member a two-month transition period are open to the public with limited the meetings to attend via tele- thority at their October 14 full K aren Sindel was opposed to any prior to Ghios departure. fter seating in the boardroom. Inter- phone. Instructions and agendas board meeting approved an in- increase and added that beach the unanimous approval, Board ested parties may also dial into are available at www.sriaa.com cremental lease fee increase that nourishment should not be a Chairman Brigette Broos said, accumulates to 7.7 percent over financial burden carried entirely r. Ghio, go on and go for- the next five years. he Board by the leaseholders. ward.” SRIA Conducts Quasi Judicial Hearing voted to , with Board ember ensacola Beach esident Board ember erry atson K aren Sindel dissenting, to in- Terry Preston represented the brought forward the recom- N ew R estaurant, Beachside A menities crease lease fees on the following ensacola Beach dvocates re- mendation of the Sharp Point To O pen A t Former C astaw ays L ocation schedule zero increase the first uest that the Board vote against Beach ourishment Selection year, 1.7 percent increase in year any increase. Review Committee. K elley' s ttorney ie Stebbins prep station, kids' play area, beach two, 2 percent increases in years “Y ou could not have picked elding and xcavation, nc.s guided the Santa Rosa Island chairs, a stage and dance oor. three, four and five. a worse year to consider an bid of $58,1 13.39 was accepted uthority Board through a uasi ue to the irregular shape The increase, which is tied increase,” said Preston. “We and approved by the Board. he udicial earing, ctober of the parcel, which is confined to the Consumer Price Index, strongly recommend that you soundfront beach renourishment which resulted in approval of a by Santa Rosa Sound, a hardship comes under review every five vote no.” project should commence next variance request to accommodate variance was requested. The years. Not all leases are subject Board ember Bubba e- month. beachside amenities for a new S staff put the reuest through to the increase. Leases which ters noted that the current bridge he final push to complete business. the necessary vigorous scrutiny were written prior to 1975 do not closure, hurricane and pandemic the elevation of two homes under The approval reduced the to assure it met the criteria out- have the escalation clause in their have adversely impacted the citi- a special grant program received setback from 50 feet to 15 feet lined in the and evelopment wording. There are 815 single zens. He also noted that there has the Boards approval for a time in order to construct outdoor Code. They presented these docu- family and 2 ,6 80 condominium been no increase since 2005 and extension, budget increase to the amenities adjacent to a proposed ments and findings of fact for the units along with 71 commercial the CPI has increased 35 percent. Federal Funds, and modification new restaurant in the former Boards consideration. dacent leases which will see increases In light of those considerations, of the scope of work. The eleva- Castaways location on ensacola neighboring businesses, Circle over the fiveyear period. he presented the incremental tion of beach houses at 222 Via Beach Boardwal. he leased and Flounders, did not obect lected S ember r. increases that the board approved. de Luna and 1303 Panferio must area extends from the empty to the variance notice. The public homas Campanella said at first, In other business, SRIA Ex- be complete by arch. here restaurants beach to the beach access will remain. he was against the idea. After ecutive irector aolo Ghio was were ten properties on Pensacola area behind the Circle K building. hisy oes has other Flor- considering that the funds were tased by the Board to engage Beach which were elevated with Specialty estaurant Group, nc. ida locations in ort ichey, i- earmarked for beach nourish- an executive search firm to con- grant funding. will open a hisy oes Bar and ami, ampa and anatee iver. ment, lease fees had been reduced duct a national search for his The Santa Rosa Island Au- Grill and intends to develop an Based on the presentation, by 50 percent and the total dollar replacement. he Board allocated thoritys committees will meet outdoor recreational area on its the Board approved the variance amount was minimal, he was in , to have the position filled Wednesday, October 28 at 5 p.m. adjacent land. There will be ad- which must be acted upon by favor of a 7.7 percent increase by February 1, 2 02 1 to allow at #1 Via de Luna. 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For Beach, with the last stop at 8: 50 and riders should expect a trip my own special language. I al- Of course, he arrived earli- right now, sharing this recipe p.m. The route from Pensacola that is approximately an hour. ways wanted to speak another er than scheduled without even will prove our love. But, it’s not Beach starts at Pensacola Beach GoEcat.com for more details. language and it’s too hard bothering to send a text. I was for the faint of heart. to learn another one, so this up much earlier to adjust to his S u nrise C h erry Pie works for me. time, but not early enough. He 8 oz . can cru sh ed p ineap - Another great talent has spent a hair more than one hour p le in h eav y sy ru p joined that Heavenly Choir with here; walking around snapping 8 oz . p ack ag e of cream his amazing music, the great photos ( inside and out) with ch eese, sof tened J ohn Prine. He passed away his cellphone. 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He comes from deck, she mentioned they cer- Halloween good people. tainly had a few of our shingles, So where do Insurance Ad- if we wanted them back! We justers come from? They are have witnesses to our shingle neither good nor bad people. loss. Gotta remember, it’s early They are just working for the In- and I’m not my best early ( for surance Company and not you. anything.) We have been through so many The adjuster was in a storms and I’ve fought my way hurry because he was meet- through every insurance com- ing a friend for lunch in Gulf pany who held a policy. And I Breeze, although this was his have done it by myself. I got first time in our area. After tied of doing that, so Bill and I that, he was headed to Gulf SAT • OCT 31 have hired a public adjuster. I’ll Shores and then home to Ne- under the full moon let you know if it works out. braska ( or somewhere in that The adjuster hired by area.) Bill asked if they get a High Demand our insurance company went lot of tornadoes in that area. through our house and prop- The young man said yes, but plays at 8PM Costume erty with close to the speed of there was never any damage. a hurricane. We made contact Every morning I pray, “God on a Saturday night and I was help us all.” In the meantime, Contest,11 PM told he had a property to inspect I’ll continue to focus on the • Best Flip Flops in Navarre on Sunday. This beauty that surrounds me and Ca$h • Best Tacky Tourist young man ( yeah, I know they enjoy each extraordinary day Door are all younger than me) tells that God gives me. The quiet • Best Mermaids Prizes me that he will send me a text is unbelievable for now, so I’m Prizes upon leaving Navarre and will taking advantage of that. The • Best Lifeguard be at our house at 12 : 15 p.m. hammering will begin soon… • Best Surfer When I suggested a later time, I hope we all continue to I was told that was “the only help each other and our so pre- bamboowillies.com • at the Boardwalk October 27, 2020 Island Times PAGE 7 Nature Notes B y R ick O’ C onnor S G A U F IFAS E E Howling C oyotes known to eat small birds, reptiles, lie Santa osa, are no diff erent. It’s Halloween… amphibians, rabbits, squirrels, They are more active at dawn The time of year we think of and even fruit. Out west, work- and dusk ( crepuscular) and spend werewolves, warlocks, witches, ing in teams, they can take down their days and late nights in a den and full moon evenings. But larger prey – such as deer, and somewhere. Occasionally people 1 1 Ensenada M arbella $ 8 9 9 ,5 00 there is another creature who likes can do so here in the east as well. will see them in the middle of to howl at the moon this time of But their large prey targets are the day, or hear a yelp or howl GOR GEOU S GU L F F R ON T H OM E year – the coyote. usually smaller members of the around 2 a .m., but it is more of a 4BR/3BA home in gated subdivision with community pool Actually, coyotes howl all herd, sick or old ones. They have sunrise and sunset deal for them. and unobstructed, panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. throughout the year, and they are also learned to feed on road kills They can remain motionless MLS 572844 not specifi cally howling at the of these animals. and undetected when people are moon. The name “coyote” is a Then there are humans. We around and will often run if we Native American term meaning provide an abundance of gar- get too close. Many are not sure CONTACT OUR AGENTS “singing dog” or “barking dog.” bage which they have learned to whether they are seeing a coyote Joe Billingsly They are famous for their early scavenge through. Pet food left or a German shepherd when they Jennifer Cole • Rick Golden evening and early morning calls. outside, gardens with produce, see one, both being about the Nance “Robby” Greene Howls, barks, yelps, and yaps are small livestock, and even pet cats same size. Coyotes tend to run Ardythe Haas very familiar to those living out and small dogs have been added with their tails down, unlike dogs Stephanie Harrington west – and now for those living in to their menu. We have made and wolves who prefer to run with Susan Kennedy • Kris Kessler the eastern U nited States. their world much better. their tails up. David Owens It is believed the animal With their numbers increas- All of this said, there have Kathy Billingsly Ray · Fen Shi originated in the grasslands and ing in human populated areas, been attacks on people – mostly Fred Simmons deserts of the American south- like Santa Rosa Island, people are out west and in southern Califor- Joe Stanton • Sandy Zern west feeding on a variety of becoming a bit nervous around nia in particular. In most cases, Kevin Hayes rodents. They have successfully them. The image of the toothed the animals have either intention- dispersed across the country and predator howling at the harvest ally or unintentionally been fed S ee all ou r listing s at p aradisecoastalrealty . com can now be found in almost any moon on Halloween night in a by people. When this happens, or call 1 . 8 5 0. 9 3 2. 006 7 habitat in the continental U nited pack with others makes us a bit they lose their fear of us and re- States – including barrier islands. uneasy. turn for another easy meal. Though they owe much of their So, how dangerous are they? They are wild animals and success to their ability to adapt to Not very. being cornered by people or dogs diff erent foods and habitats, they Coyotes are intelligent ani- ( intentionally or unintentionally) also owe some of their success mals, and though they have can lead to defensive behaviors to humans. We have reduced learned to live and hunt within that could include attacks. To their primary predators – bears, our neighborhoods, they are still avoid this, we should not ap- wolves, and mountain lions – to afraid of us – they consider us proach any coyote. K eep your a level where they could move trouble. On a recent trip to Colo- trash secured and in cans that around more safely. There have rado I was hiking down a trail would be diffi cult for coyotes to been efforts to restore these and saw what appeared to be two access. Bring your pet food in at predator populations in some sets of pointed ears in the grass. night and do not let pet cats and localized areas of the U .S., but My guess was coyote but was not small dogs out in the evenings those are localized, and the pro- sure – so I began to walk towards without supervision. cess has been slow. All the while them. Three coyotes immediately Bad encounters with these the coyote has enjoyed a more got up and moved off across the howling animals are rare, and predator free world. next ridge. They wanted nothing with a little education and behav- They are also opportunitistic to do with me. And that is how ior changes on our part, should feeders. Though the bulk of their it should be. remain so. diet is small rodents, they are Those on barrier islands, Happy Halloween!

Pensacola B each Op timist C lu b members h ad dinner at C rab' s on Pensacola B each October 1 3 f ollow ed by a onation ceremony to Pensacola each lementary School rom the procees o the a e in the Castle 2020 f u ndraiser. At th e ch eck p resentation are ( L to R ) : J an M u ndle, M ary Ann C lau s, Pat S p encer, Op timist Presient ettie ee Snstrom presenting a check to Principal Jeff Castleberry, Debbie Campanella, Jane crath, sabella ller, oise reenley an Dan crath PAGE 8 Island Times October 27, 2020

the nest, so we will see if any tiny Here' s hoping for a much dig when they leave the beach. stragglers will be found in the better sea turtle season in 2 02 1. These are things over which we BY D J Z E M E N I C K roots and released. I' m also very Let' s use our time until then have some control and which TurtleWe end our 2 02 0 sea turtle Pensacola Trax Beach, the Pensacola curious to see the total number of educating visitors about the ef- may mae a difference to our sea season on a happier note with Beach nest is the only green one eggs that were in the nest since fects of light pollution, to keep turtles in the future. news that the last nest laid on we know of that survived. In only 50 or so appeared to have the beach clear of obstructions at U ntil next sea turtle season, Pensacola Beach, which also August the mama green crawled hatched made it into the Gulf. night, and fill in any holes they my friends: LIGHTS OU T! happened to be a green turtle high on the beach and dug her nest, survived all the storms. Ap- nest atop a dune which saved it proximately 50 green sea turtle from the storm surges of Hur- hatchlings put in an appearance ricanes Sally and Delta, but a late Saturday night/ early Sunday different set of worries come morning and made their way into with nests laid in dunes. the Gulf of Mexico in the dark of It is not uncommon for the a new moon. tenacious roots of sea oats to bit of magic befittingly invade sea turtle nests in the heralded their arrival. With a dunes. Eggs can be punctured darkened sky, it was a beauti- by the roots or hatchlings may ful evening to observe shooting find themselves trapped beneath stars, and bioluminescence, a heavy mat of roots and unable which is usually seen more of- to escape. Green sea turtles aver- ten during summer months. It age 110 eggs per clutch [ ames abounded that evening offering illa ea T les] , though these special hatchlings a spec- it' s not unusual for us to discover tacular welcome to the sea. over 150 eggs in our green nests Of the four green sea turtle here. Seventy-two hours after nests this year, three in the the emergence of the hatchlings, National Seashore and one on an assessment will be made of

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Th e Pensacola B ay B ridg e w as closed du e to damag e su stained du r- ing H u rricane S ally w h en S k ansk a constru ction barg es slammed into th e B ridg e. Th e B ridg e h as a targ eted re- op ening date of early M arch 2021 , as annou nced by F D OT on October 1 5 . Th e desig n is u nderw ay f or th e permanent repairs an reestablishment o or lanes o trac on the brige w ith a f ocu s on su bstru ctu re rep airs w h ich inclu des th e p iers. D u rability , and ensu ring th ere is absolu tely no redu ction in th e bridg e’ s streng th as a resu lt of th e rep airs, remains p aramou nt in th e desig n p lans. October 27, 2020 Island Times PAGE 9 PAGE 1 0 Island Times October 27, 2020 Sharla Dawn At Dawn What Jibes B y Eliza beth K . H ew son y fi rst true introduction to was limited at best and it just the U S audience with a predicted the America' s Cup was in 1995. easier to watch a Super Bowl or time frame of 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. W orst Y ear E v er? and night, that lasted the entire I was living in San Diego and it get wrapped up in March Mad- The America’s Cup will also Sunshine. This is why I’m year, and half of the next. Tem- was the 29t h America' s Cup. The ness. Now I am pleased to share make extensive live coverage, here, why I came back. peratures dropped, crops failed, winner of the 1995 Citizen Cup, that the 36 th America' s Cup is race highlights and clips avail- Of course, the glistening entire populations starved. The Team Dennis Conner, with the sailing to a digital screen near able online for free via www. Gulf and the squeaky white sand “Dark Ages” had begun. Plague yacht Y oung America, and the you. es, for the fi rst time ever, americascup.com. were a draw, as was the slowed- was up next, claiming, by some winner of the 1995 Louis Vuit- sailing fans on the Gulf coast will The PRADA Cup, the chal- down pace of beach living—t he accounts, the lives of nearly half ton Cup, Team New Z ealand, be able to watch the America' s lenger selection series, begins on small-town vibe of things here on of the world’s population. with the yacht Black Magic, were Cup via all forms of media on J anuary 15, 2021. The winner of the Island. But what really lured The devastating dearth of set to race the best of nine. My every type of screen in 2020 and the PRADA Cup will meet the me back here, back home, after a sunlight in 536 AD is thought husband and I would drive out 2 02 1. The primary objective of defender, Emirates Team New 2 0-year absence, was the memory to explain the deposition of to Point Loma, set up a picnic the live broadcast of the 36 th Z ealand, in the 36 th America' s and promise of abundant sun- hoards— not of toilet paper or and tune into the local AM sta- America’s Cup is to make this Cup Match starting on March 6, shine. Seattle winters were too hand sanitizer, but—of gold, an tion where if we were lucky we the most viewed and accessible 2021. We can only hope that all long and gray for our little family. off ering to the gods to bring bac could make out some of what was America’s Cup competition in that winter training in our local We came back for the sunshine the sun. being broadcast. We hoped the history and for the world to see sailing waters is what will propel when the boys were little. The year 2 02 0— myriad champion would be determined the power and grace of the AC75s Team American Magic racing on And now, perhaps more than “dread portents” notwithstand- by a ninth race and a last minute in head to head racing. Patriot to both a PRADA Cup and ever, I appreciate it. Maybe it’s a ing—i s truly not “the worst year gust of wind. U nfortunately, New To get you ready for the an America' s Cup victory. I think vitamin D thing—t he sun is our ever.” For the sun still shines. ealand swept all fi ve races and America' s Cup, many national we can all agree it' s time to bring best natural source. Or maybe it’s And it shines for you. It is before we could even make a dent " free-to-air" channels and major the oldest international sporting the warmth it provides. Maybe located at precisely the right dis- in our case of Two Buck Chuck pay networks will show all the trophy back to America. it’s the vibrancy and color; I’ve tance from you to be of service— ( $2 bottles of wine from Trader events of the PRADA America' s I think we can also agree that matched nearly every crayon neither too close ( you’d fry) nor J oe' s) , the 2 9th America' s Cup Cup World Series Auckland, the there is no better time to be part from my Crayola 64 box to the too distant ( you’d freeze) . And was headed off to iwiland. PRADA Christmas Race ( De- of our local sailing community hues that can be spied in the sky this time of year, it is especially After that my interest in the cember 17-20) , the PRADA Cup, by joining the Pensacola Beach as the sun rises from the Gulf. benevolent. Nathaniel Haw- America' s Cup waned as media and the 36 th America' s Cup. NBC Y acht Club. For more, www. The sunshine is my Prozac. thorne wrote: “I cannot endure coverage throughout the years Sports will carry the events for pensacolabeachyachtclub.com. And lord knows, we all need to waste anything so precious as a little serotonin boost these days. autumnal sunshine by staying in These are tough times. the house.” I came across an article this Can you? morning referring to “the begin- Pensacola Beach’s Sharla Dawn ning of one of the worst periods Gorder is the author of “My Vices to be alive, if not the worst year.” Collide, A Celebration of Being a Little And I was encouraged—ye s Messed Up.” Available at Geronimo’s encouraged! Historian Michael on the Beach and Pizazz in Gulf McCormick was not referring to Breeze. the year 2 02 0. No, contrary to popular opinion, this is not “the Beach Chamber worst year ever.” No, historians tend to agree, Accepts Peanut that dubious distinction goes not to Covid-cursed 2 02 0, or the Butter Challenge rise of Hitler in 1933 or even the The Pensacola Beach Cham- Black Death of 1349. No, the ber is collecting peanut butter as worst year in human history, by part of the F xtension ff fi ces unanimous consensus, was 536 Peanut Butter Challenge. The AD. Byzantine historian, Pro- project was conceived as a way to copious, reported, “during this feed hungry families ahead of the year a most dread portent took holidays in addition to promoting place. For the sun gave forth its a Florida-grown crop. light without brightness… ”A lease drop off ars of pea dense, dry fog had plunged all nut butter at the Beach Visitors of Europe and much of Asia Information Center before Nov. into a mysterious darkness, day 25. The center is open daily. 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TAU RU S ( April 20 to May VIRGO ( August 23 to Sep- CAPRICORN ( December 20) That marriage ' twixt the arts tember 2 2 ) Y ou might want to get 22 to J anuary 19) If you' re in one and practicality that Taureans ex- advice from someone who' s been of those " the Goat knows best" cel at once again highlights your there and knows these situations periods, you might want to ease enjoyment of much of the week. better than you do, before invest- up and try listening to what oth- However, you need to watch any ing time or money ( or both) in a ers have to say. Y ou could learn sudden urge to splurge. questionable matter. something. GEMINI ( May 2 1 to J une LIBRA ( September 2 3 to AQU ARIU S ( J anuary 20 to 2 0) Even with all the plusses October 22) Be careful how you February 18) That new challenge apparently outweighing the mi- handle a workplace matter that is getting closer, and you should 1 8 V ia de L u na, # 1 8 01 nuses, you still might want to seems out of place in the schedule be out there now showing facts B each C lu b C ondos $ 2,4 00,000 defer an important decision to you' ve prepared. Before you act, and fi gures to potential allies to M L S # 5 75 6 4 5 make sure you have all the facts one way or another, fi nd out who help persuade them to rally to you need. set it up and why. your support. Good luck. CANCER ( J une 2 1 to J uly SCORPIO ( October 2 3 to PISCES ( February 19 to 22) One or two problems might November 2 1) Y our entertain- March 2 0) Getting a head start on threaten to derail otherwise ment aspect is strong this week. holiday plans could help free up smoothly running situations at Besides providing a wonderful some time later to spend on other work or at home. But a few well- break from everyday obligations, projects. Meanwhile, a colleague placed words should help get sharing fun times brings you has some ideas that you might PENSACOLA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS things back on track quickly. closer to those you care for. fi nd worth discussing. Sunrise and Sunset b y S u san H asel ton- Barr with Safari-Su J ambo ( ell e d ) ! extended respect to these forgot- in America Project in Virginia Say My Name: ten veterans. not only locates, identifi es and As Veteran’s Day approaches Seventeen interment services inters the unclaimed cremains we need to remember our MIA’s. took place at Quantico National of veterans and their eligible de- The Missing in America Veterans Cemetery in Triangle on Octo- pendents, but also provides tours Recovery Program ( MIAP) is a ber 2 9, 2 012 , during Hurricane of Quantico National Cemetery, nonprofi t organization that con Sandy. Needless to say it was a where most of the cremains ducts massive, nationwide eff orts little moist that day, but it was placed are located in Section 22 to locate, identify and inter the a huge honor to recognize these of the cemetery. unclaimed cremains of American veterans for their service to our MIAP has been entrusted by A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BY veterans. country with dignity and respect. the National Park Service to take The program began after the For example, during MIAP’s possession and inter with honor discovery of cremains in a locked second mission, Raymond C. cremains that have been left at Joanna Murray-Smith storage unit in Meridian, Idaho of Purvis, a former corporal with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sgt. Richard Trueman who earned the U .S. Army was laid to rest. in Washington, D.C. To date, they dIRECTED BY BILLY BUFF two Purple Hearts in K orea. Rich The Quantico grounds worker have provided this service for 84 Cesler, director of the Idaho State who placed Purvis’s urn in the veterans. Next time you visit our Veterans Cemetery, gave him a ground that day was named Dan- own Wall South in Pensacola, Say proper interment. iel Purvis. That evening when he My Name. n the fi rst year, the cemetery told his family how strange it was Try throwing kindness interred the cremains of 21 for- to bury a man named Raymond around like confetti. gotten veterans with full military Purvis, his grandmother told him Let’s look to the past only as honors. “It’s the Right Thing to that Raymond C. Purvis was his it gives us pleasure. Let’s look to Do” is the program motto. NS- grandfather’s brother whom Dan the future only as it gives us hope. is a supporting organization had never known. But after learn- of MIAP. Virginia’s American ing of the relationship, he has OCTOBER 30-31 and november 1, 5-7 Legion Riders in the Williams- visited Raymond’s grave many WED NOV 11 burg area supported the recovery times. Pensacola Beach 850/432/2042 and interment of 18 veterans. The In Virginia, MIAP volun- Elk’s Lodge Bucktrout Funeral Home in Wil- teers have located more than 700 Veteran’s Day Ceremony liamsburg, graciously provided veterans. Each of those “found” POW/MIA Recognition PENSACOLALITTLETHEATRE.COM a chapel and a hearse for the were unique individuals with SWITZERLAND is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. interment service. More than 80 their own histories, backgrounds Public Welcome people came to the service and and circumstances. The Missing (time to be announced) Recycle! Share this newspaper with a friend! PAGE 1 2 Island Times October 27, 2020

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I ( lessons) and then doing it over we worked hard at interval train- almost all the drills in my swim- don’t have particularly good form and over again. Improving your ing and we also did certain drills ming routine. I warmed up prop- and I’ll never be that fast, but fitness through physical training to improve and strengthen our B y C h arles Gh een erly, I cooled down properly and when I did speed repeats, I was and drills) means you can go all form and stride. USAT Certified Race Director I swam my desired lengths in the best I could be in water. out on the tennis court, run down After warming up with a ST Certified Official between. I used a kick board. I I also found this approach to every shot from your opponent two-mile jog, we would run a used a pull buoy and I alternated be true in cycling. I usually just and win matches through your series of sprints starting with 200 between the two strokes at which went for semi-long or long ( long improved speed and conditioning. meters, followed by 200 meters I was reasonably proficient. I to me) road sessions. When I went If you want to get seriously better, of slow jogging or walking and swam lengths of the pool under- to spin classes which involved you will go both routes. then repeat that routine again water. I would not do the hated sprints, “climbs” and other drills, Golf is much the same way. and again. Later, we would move fist drill, still won’t. I did get I got better. So the bottom line is G o F aster Y ou can be a golfer with an 18 to groups of three for 300 meter stronger and I got faster up to a you have to change in all sports, It’s the fall season and it’s handicap who plays once a week. sprints followed by 100 meters of point before I, once again, hit the including our beloved triathlon, to not so monstrously hot outside. Y ou can play seven days a week jogging. The small group would dreaded plateau. get better. To get faster and more Athletes can now think about for years and still be an 18 handi- compete throughout that series When I started doing interval fit, you will have to incorporate ramping up their training without cap golfer. To get better you have of intervals. Then we would do a training in a pool I immediately regular speed work into your having to worry about pacing to change something. Y ou have to cool-down mile of jogging around improved and it was fun and training. J ust running, cycling and themselves in the heat, getting de- improve your strokes and your the track and the 75-minute work- easy. I quickly swam either 2 5 swimming your normal workout hydrated and hitting the dreaded skill level probably through les- out was done. I got stronger, my or 50 meter intervals, did the more quickly than the last one wall. It’s a great time to think sons and practice. Additionally, lungs and heart handled the stress short rest period afterwards and will not do it. about getting faster and better at you can ramp up your strength better and I got faster. then did it again and again. My Try it, I think you’ll be sur- your particular sport. Or “sports,” and endurance through weight I taught myself to swim, cardiovascular and pulmonary prised at the difference and youll if triathlon is your “game.” training and aerobic activities so swam for several months, got capacities quickly improved. My enjoy our sport more. So, how do you improve? that you can hit the ball further somewhat better and that was it. shoulder and arm strength got The simple answer is you have and be strong throughout the I had quickly hit my personal pla- better as well. PE A N U T BU T T E R to change something or some entire round. teau. I asked a very good triathlete nother benefit of swimming things about your training or So it is with triathlon as how to get faster. She said “swim CO L L E CT I O N fast and powerfully is it causes practice. Take tennis for ex- well. I had been a runner for faster.” That answer seemed kind you to use your best stroke. I ample. Tennis players have two years and I improved to a point of smart-alecky, but I knew what D onate learned that on the track. Humans avenues to improve. They can and never got faster. Fortunately, that person was trying to say. at were meant to run fast, to sprint. improve their strokes through when I took up triathlon, I joined Y ou had to learn how to put a When they are doing that, they Beach technique and repetition or they a coached running group to do greater aerobic load and physical usually, naturally, have their best can improve their fitness. The speed work. When I joined the stress on your body so you could V isitors form. The same is true in sprints Center

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reels. I’ve already pulled in two will most defi nitely be some good nice redfi sh although did release fi shing when it does. them afterward. If you are planning a trip out Pompano, Flounder, and to the Beach, check with the guys even a few Sheepshead have been and girls at Gulf Breeze Bait and hitting out here, too. Any of those Tackle or call the guys at Hot three are always a nice catch. Spots. They can and will clue you I have been hearing of large in on all the action and the even B y schools of Mullet especially out point you to exactly where you Terri at Fort Pickens. ( Y ou can get to will have the best luck. M cK amey the surrounding water via boat, It’s almost November and the It’s such a beautiful morning but the Fort Pickens area, pier weather and fi shing could not be here on the beach and I am so and campground are closed.) I better. So what are you waiting grateful to have a chance to just sit can’t wait for it to reopen; there for Grab a id and go fi shing here and soak up the sunshine. It was a little bit of a drive but there The Krewe of SWAT made the white sands of Pensacola Beach their are no crowds and the weather walking path for the October 17 “Walk To Remember” hosted to support is perfect this morning. I have a Covenant Care. Each team of fundraisers walked in remote locations due rod out in the water watching the to the pandemic. Krewe members participating are (L to R): Elizabeth sun rise and sparkle as it dances Baer, Mark Baer, Madrina Ciano, Heather Lassiter, Melissa Arceneaux, across the Gulf. There is a slight Tina Bosso and Tina Hicks. breeze and it’s just so quiet; the only sounds are the birds and the water along the shore. Y ou just Aim High At Science Performance can’t ask for a better place, than he ensacola SS all will present he ir Show, an explora our little slice of paradise, right tion of the force of air and the components of ight, Saturday, ov. here on Pensacola Beach. at 2 p.m. at Shoreline Park. The performances will be geared toward Y ou want to be out here this learners in elementary school and their families. time of year for the ambiance For more information, about the MESS Hall and its programs, and it couldn’t be a better time of visit pensacolamesshall.org. year to be fi shing. he water tem Tony Faggioni, owner of FishGum, landed this bounty of Pompano peratures are about seventyeight and Whiting in two hours October 16 while fi shing in Navarre Beach. degrees and the fi shing is good. T A M G T edfi sh are moving and the bull reds are defi nitely here. can M en’ s and see baitfi sh in small schools and W omen’ s there are plenty of redfi sh taing C asu al & advantage of them. This doesn’t Ou tdoor mean that they won’t hit your C loth ing

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