Home to beautiful beaches, 

rich cultural history and a lively 

metropolitan community, the 

waterfront city of Pensacola has a lot 

to offer to vacationers. But as you read 

VIP this month, realizing others travel 

to relax and unwind here, ask yourself 

a few questions. When was the last 

time you booked a day at Still Waters 

Day & Medical Spa just to relax? How 

long has it been since you went boating 

on a Saturday feeling the wind on your 

face? You are within minutes of a fun 

night out at Cordova Lanes or The 

Oar House- why not enjoy that which 

others travel to experience! 

Sometimes we become accustomed to our surroundings and forget 

to appreciate the beauty of our beaches, resorts and attractions. 

I challenge myself and you to stop for a few minutes in our busy 

routine and enjoy all Pensacola has to offer.

If you need some fashion suggestions before you head out into the 

City of Five Flags, you can rest assured our 

Style feature is filled 

with the latest resort wear and getaway trends. While looking your 

best, don’t forget to stop for a bite to eat. Then consider topping 

off the evening with a drink from Scenic Hills Country Club where 

you’ll find the perfect friendly bar after a game of golf- check out 

what they’re all about in 

Swizzle on page 32.

I Am Pensacola rounds out our Resort and Spa issue with some 

words from Mary Anne Aanestad, ARNP, a local of over 25 

years who specializes in helping people look and feel their best. 

She reminds us that the best thing about Pensacola isn’t just 

the “incredible beaches, pristine water and eclectic downtown 

shopping,” it’s also the people.

We should stop and smell the 

roses, so to speak, of our very own 

resorts and spas within reach of our 

daily activities. I hope to see you 

out soon enjoying Pensacola!

letter from the Associate Publisher

PUBLISHER

GREG ALEXANDER

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

VERLA PRICE

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STEVE BARBER

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ERIC SANDERS

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PRISCILLA ATKINS

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SHEILA MACDIARMID

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WRITERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS

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KRISTINA WRIGHT

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photo by Zhalman Harris

Verla Price - Associate Publisher, Greg Alexander - Publisher, 

Steve Barber - Editor

Verla Price

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