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n the evening of February 7, FavorHouse of Northwest Florida hosted Love at First Bite at V. Paul’s
Italian Ristorante. Guests were invited to enjoy a variety of sweet treat samples from local area chefs,
bakeries and restaurants; including displays by Emerald Coast Custom Cakes, Small Cakes, Cactus
Flower, Jay’s Bakery, Sherry’s Cake Shop, Grover T’s, Delectable Delights by Tarolyn, and V. Paul’s
Italian Ristorante. A cash bar was available along with a signature cocktail for the evening.
A raffle was held with unique items, and door prizes given away from several local businesses. All proceeds from
the evening benefit the FavorHouse of Northwest Florida. FavorHouse is the only safe haven for women and children
afflicted by domestic violence in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. As a Certified Domestic Violence Center,
FavorHouse has developed a 12-week class designed to address problems without labeling men or women as either
victims or batterers. The class, “The Dynamics of an Abuse-Free Relationship,” is designed to serve as an early
intervention tool to educate men and women on how to develop, maintain, and practice healthy relationships.
photos & story by
Kristina Wright
VIP Pensacola at V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante
Love at First Bite
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Kelly Macleod & Alicia Ahern
Bill Cross & Catherine Jehle
Dora Omerico & Phil Woolley
Jessica Kelly & Kathy Hough
Jo Dee Cattrell & Rachel McLarty
Sena Madison & Rick Outzen
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