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Monument to Women Veterans and Everdean have Partnered

We have partnered with a United Methodist Church in Dulac, Lousiana, whose community was hit hard by Hurricane Ida, to collect much needed supplies for them to share with their neighbors. Several of you have been asking what we can do to help, and this is a great way for us to respond and get others around us to do the same. My hope is to completely fill our church trailer with the requested items and bring it to them the week of September 27th. This means that we need to quickly share this list and

Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center Earns Advanced Orthopaedic Certification

GULF BREEZE, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2021) – The Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center (AIASC) has earned the Advanced Orthopaedic Certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The exclusive designation makes AIASC one of only 16 stand-alone surgery centers in the United States to earn the certification.  “We’re so proud of this achievement,” said Tammy Jarvis, interim administrator at AIASC. “It represents a great deal of hard work and dedication to ensuring we provide

Lee Family Donates $250,000 to Baptist Health Care Foundation for Chapel at New Hospital

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2021) – Jessica Lee, the Lee family and Kia AutoSport of Pensacola are donating $250,000 to the new Baptist Health Care campus located on the corner of Brent Lane and I-110. The donation will go towards the chapel located inside in the new hospital.“Our faith is important to my family,” said Jessica Lee, who serves on the Foundation board of directors. “So this was an easy decision for us to make and put our donation to a tangible site where faith can live on.”Jessica Lee and her

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business” 9.13.21

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business”  PENSACOLA, FL — September 13, 2021 — You have an idea for a business. What’s the first step? Take the idea that has been forming in your head and see if you can turn it into an actual business! The Florida SBDC at UWF offers the “Starting a Business” workshop on Friday, October 1st from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Attendees will learn the essentials of getting started in business: idea evaluation, legal business structures, regulations & licensing, business plan

Job Fair

Job Fair Full details: www.srimgt.com/events 10am-3pm 3450 Wimbledon Drive Pensacola, FL 32504

Gulf Winds Donates $15,000 Worth of Supplies for Hurricane Ida Relief

Pensacola, FL. (September 9, 2021) – Gulf Winds Credit Union stands with our neighbors to the west in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Guided by the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, Gulf Winds provided $15,000 worth of supplies to the New Orleans community and our friends at OnPath Federal Credit Union. These items included 12 generators, 90 gallons of fuel, tarps, water, nonperishable food and other relief supplies that might be needed by those impacted by the storm. Team members Johan

9-11 20th anniversary remembrance event to encourage unity

Pensacola, Fla. -- September 11, 2021 marks 20 years since the World Trade Center attack. To honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 who died, the more than 7,000 military who have died in response to the attack, and the more than 30,000 military who have taken their own lives over the past 20 years, the public is invited to attend a free event that celebrates America, honors our military, first responders and Gold Star & Surviving Families. The family-friendly event will feature patriotic speakers and music,

WKRG News 5 Names Caroline Carithers as Weekday Morning Meteorologist

MOBILE, Alabama- Caroline Carithers has been named a Weekday Morning Meteorologist of WKRG News 5. The announcement was made today by Jesse Grear, WKRG Vice President and General Manager. “Caroline has really shined the last few months during hurricane season,” Grear said. “We have seen her mature into an expert on Gulf Coast weather during her time here, and viewers trust her. Caroline will be a great addition to the morning show alongside her former teacher and mentor, Meteorologist John Nodar.” “Caroline

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “How to Build Your Business Brand” – FWB

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

Milton, FL – September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time for us to think about ways we can help prevent suicide. The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County would like everyone to consider ways “to be there” for someone who might be struggling or is in crisis. Examples of how someone can be there include:• Check in with a friend by phone or text message to see how they are doing. • Invite a friend to meet for a physically distanced coffee or meal together. • Send a handwritten card to

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute Earns Combined Re-accreditation by Intersocietal Accreditation Co

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2021) – Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute (BHVI) was the first in the nation to earn accreditation in both cardiovascular catheterization and cardiac electrophysiology through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in 2017 and is now re-accredited in the following areas:  IAC Cardiovascular Catheterization AccreditationAdult Diagnostic Catheterization Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Valve Interventions Structural Heart Interventions  IAC Cardiac

Gulf Islands Reopens Sites Following Hurricane Ida

GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen J. Earle Bowden Way/Highway 399 in a limited capacity, today September 2, 2020. The road is open to passenger vehicles and remains temporarily closed to oversized vehicles due to damages from Hurricane Sally. Passenger vehicles traveling this road should also exercise caution due to sand covering sections of roadway.    Tomorrow, September 3, 2021, the main parking lot and beach areas at Perdido Key/Johnson Beach will be reopened.  Johnson

Baptist Medical Group Welcomes Family Medicine Physician David Echeverri, M.D.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2021) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome family medicine physician David Echeverri, M.D., to its multispecialty physician network. Dr. Echeverri is a highly skilled family medicine physician who provides quality care to the entire family.  Dr. Echeverri joins Baptist from Foley, Alabama, where he completed his residency in family medicine at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth,

Pensacola State College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021 induction ceremony and 2021 Pirate Exp

 Where:Pensacola State College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021 induction ceremony and 2021 Pirate ExperienceWhen:Thursday, Sept. 9. Pirate Experience begins at 6 p.m. Hall of Fame induction starts at approximately 7 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 9. Pirate Experience begins at 6 p.m. Hall of Fame induction starts at approximately 7 p.m.  Pensacola State CollegeLou Ross Center, Bldg. 31000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL     Sen. Doug Broxson, Catherine Gifford, Gerald McArthur and Mark Whitten will be

Baptist Medical Group – Endocrinology Welcomes Chris Wilson, PA-C

Pensacola, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2021) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Chris Wilson, PA-C, to its multispecialty physician network. Wilson offers quality, convenient treatment to adult patients at Baptist Medical Group – Endocrinology.Wilson earned his Bachelor of Science in athletic training at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, completed the Emergency Medical Technician Program at Pensacola State College in Pensacola and completed his physician

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Intro to Facebook Advertising” – Online Webinar

PENSACOLA, FL — August 16, 2021 —   Do you have a Facebook page for your business and think there's an opportunity to reach more customers by running ads?  Find out by joining our live, online webinar, “Intro to Facebook Advertising”, on September 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  This introductory webinar will teach you the basics of what Facebook advertising looks like, how you get started, and how to track the success of your ads. No fee. Register at www.sbdc.uwf.edu under “Training & Events”.  A link for

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “How to Build Your Business Brand” – Online Webinar

PENSACOLA, FL — August 16, 2021 Have you ever considered how your business is portrayed to customers and the general-public? How you display, interact, and showcase who and what your business is will go into building your brand image. Join us on September 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for the webinar “How to Build Your Business Brand”.  Whether your company's goal is to portray professional and neutral, or your brand highlights personality and originality, branding is important to help connect with your

‘Dream State’ on display at Pensacola State through Dec. 10

The tranquil artwork, “Lauren Woods: Dream State,” is on display in the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Art’s Lamar Studio Gallery through Friday, Dec. 10, on Pensacola State College’s Pensacola campus. A multi-faceted artist, Woods’s “Dream State” exhibit combines fabricated and observed reality with mutable narratives – much like what happens during a dream. The imagery and themes explored in these works include a woman as an archetypal hunter in control of her destiny and world, envisioned

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY FOR SHORELINE PARK AND NAVARRE PARK IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Milton, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a water quality advisory for the following locations:Shoreline Park located on Shoreline Drive in Gulf Breeze, FloridaNavarre Park located at 8513 Navarre Parkway in Navarre, FloridaThe health department advises against any water-related activities at this location due to the potential for high bacteria levels.  Bacteriological sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of

Call to Artists Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair

Perdido Key, FL  The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an outdoor Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 13th, at Innerarity Point Park, located at 5828 Cruzat Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507.  "To celebrate and promote Shop Local Saturday, we are hosting this outdoor craft fair, followed by a free holiday-themed outdoor movie," said Dana Pagador, President and CEO of the Chamber. "We are excited to offer this opportunity for artists and small businesses to connect with