John Horton & Sharon Oakes 

Susan Clark, Tiffany Finelli & Jackie Hayes

Carol Standifer & Logan Hundley

Marte Picker & Tricia Wible

Deanna Genung & Juanda Battle

T

he Blake at Pensacola hosted their offi cial “Hard Hat Tour” media day on Tuesday, 
July 10.  Members of the management team were in attendance to discuss details of 
the amenities offered, provide guests with a guided walk-through of the grounds, 
and see the progress of the construction on site.  Executive Director Loresa 

Harris, Director of Sales Tiffany Finelli, and the Director of Wellness were all on hand to grant 
interviews and deliver details on the upcoming plans for the retirement community at the Blake

This Media Day was intended to give future residents and guests an opportunity to tour the 

grounds and garner a fi rst look at what the community will have to offer.  Over seventy-fi ve 
percent of the residences are already reserved.  The Blake offers personalized fl oor plans that 
range from light fi lled studios to two-bedroom residences with options to include balconies and 
porches that overlook the courtyard.  Their unique options for each resident include concierge 
management of hospitality services, reliable and convenient transportation, dining service that 
includes three chef- prepared meals daily, and a fully customizable wellness program with a 
twenty-four hour nurse on staff. 

Recreational features at the Blake include a piano bar and lounge, coffee shop and ice cream 

parlor, lavish courtyards with an outdoor fi re pavilion, custom putting greens, a full-feature 
theatre room, fi tness center and spa/beauty salon, library, and business center.  The Blake is 
opening early Summer 2018 at 428 Airport Blvd.  It is named for Blake Barclay, son of Glenn 
and Jackie Barclay who are Gulf Breeze residents and co-founders of Blake Management Group.

Hard Hat Tours 

Media Day 

photos & story by

 

Kristina Wright 

Caroline Barry & Blake Barclay

   VIP Pensacola at The Blake at Pensacola

Mike Bates, Andrew McKay & JC Wilson

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