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Pensacola Habitat Hosts Annual Pride.Build with Support from National Team Up Project
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Pride Build, taking place this Thursday and Friday, June 5–6.This event brings together LGBTQ+ community members and allies to build a home alongside future homeowners, promoting inclusion and a shared purpose. This year, Pride Build is supported by a $20,000 grant from the Team Up Project, a national collaboration aimed at building bridges across different communities.You’ll find the full press release attached along with photos from last year’s Pride Build. Please
Baptist Health Care Offers Support Groups and Classes in June 2025
PENSACOLA, Fla. (June 3, 2025) – Baptist Health Care will offer the following support group meetings and classes in June. Baby Care BasicsSaturday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $20 per class Register in advance at easyschedule.com or call 448.227.1511Weight-Loss Surgery SupportTuesday, June 10, noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance by calling Weight-Loss Support at 448.227.6250.Patient and Family Cancer SupportTuesday, June 10, 4 to 5 p.m. Register in advance by calling Cancer Support Services at
Gulf Winds Names Scott Slattery as New Chief Growth Officer
Pensacola, Florida (May 29, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Scott Slattery has moved into the role of Chief Growth Officer. In this position, Scott will lead Gulf Winds’ growth strategy, overseeing Gulf Winds retail branches, Contact Center sales teams, and Marketing team, expanding reach and delivering even greater value to members. “Scott’s leadership has been instrumental in launching our Commercial Lending Department, revamping mortgage offerings, and delivering over 17
Gulf Winds Welcomes Paul Watson as New CLO
Pensacola, Florida (May 29, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Paul Watson joined the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Lending Officer, effective May 27, 2025. With more than 29 years of experience in the banking and credit union sectors, Paul brings expertise that will help drive growth and operational excellence across our lending operations. “Paul’s deep industry knowledge and proven track record in building high-performing lending teams make him the ideal leader for Gulf
Baptist Hospital Respiratory Therapist Earns PHIL Award®
PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 28, 2025) – Jackie Kelley is the 2025 recipient of the PHIL Award for outstanding contributions as a registered respiratory therapist at Baptist Hospital. The PHIL Award® is a national hospital-based recognition program dedicated to honoring outstanding respiratory therapists who provide exceptional care and treatment to patients with respiratory illnesses. With over 40 years of dedicated service, Kelley demonstrates an unwavering commitment to patient care and advocacy, and he is an
Baptist Health Care Named One of the Nation’s 15 Top Health Systems ®
PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 27, 2025) ─ Baptist Health Care is recognized as one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems® according to an independent analysis based on a scorecard provided by Premier, Inc. This national study has been used for 17 years and consists of various measures distributed across four pillars: clinical outcomes, extended outcomes, operational outcomes and patient experience. Premier’s 15 Top Health Systems® recipients were shown to have delivered better patient experiences at
Baptist Hospital Now Offers Latest Heart Valve Treatment
Pensacola, Fla. (May 21, 2025)—Baptist Hospital now offers TriClip™, the latest innovation in treating tricuspid regurgitation or TR. TR is a condition that causes serious symptoms that include swelling, extreme fatigue, difficulty breathing and diminished physical function. The first procedure at Baptist was performed in May. “Baptist is the trusted leader in structural heart interventions, having performed more than 2,000 structural heart procedures,” said Luther Carter, interventional cardiologist.
Baptist Medical Group Urologist Gilda Digman, M.D. Earns Board Certification
Baptist Medical Group is pleased to announce that Gilda Digman, M.D., earned her board certification from the American Board of Urology. Dr. Digman earned her medical degree and completed her residency training at the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She cares for her patients with skill and compassion at Baptist Medical Group—Urology, located at Baptist Hospital Campus, 125 Baptist Way, Suite 4B in Pensacola. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please visit
East Hill's Bands on the Bayou Kicks Off 2025 Free Concert Series on May 23rd
WHAT: 2025 Bands on the Bayou concert featuring local band NobiusWHEN: Friday May 23, 2025. Music from 6:30-8:30pmWHERE: Bayview Park & Community Center, 2001 E Lloyd St, Pensacola, FLPensacola, FL – May 16, 2025: On Friday May 23rd the East Hill Neighborhood Association will help the community kick off Memorial Day weekend and the first concert of its 2025 Bands on the Bayou free concert series, featuring local band Nobius. Over a thousand concert goers will enjoy the free show from Bayview’s lawn; local
News Release: 5/13/2025
Heroes Jay Hospital nurses Greg Perry and Shelly Smith came to the aid of a physician involved in a car accident on a stormy Christmas morning. Baptist Physician Enterprise population health care coordinator Lisa Davis paid a utility bill for one patient and helped another with nutrition and home care needs so they could focus on getting well. Baptist Hospital nurses Gabbi Ibarra and Carissa Foote rallied their teams to work together to grant a sacred request for a patient’s last wish. Their efforts eased
SANTA ROSA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2025
Congratulations toSara McPhersonSanta Rosa Rookie of the Year 2025! Santa Rosa County, FL – The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Sara McPherson, a CTE instructor at Navarre High School, as the 2025 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception Thursday afternoon. She was selected from a field of 36 educators with three or less years of teaching experience who were honored at this event. The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation presented Sara with a $1000
Is Franchising Right for You? The Pros and Cons You Need to Know
Starting a business from scratch can be quite a task and risky. It requires a lot of time, effort, and financial resources. However, there is an alternative way to become an entrepreneur – opening a franchise. Franchising is a business model that allows entrepreneurs to operate a business under an established brand name and with operational systems in place. Although there are pros and cons to consider, franchising can be an attractive opportunity for many. In this article, we explore the advantages and
