As summer fades and fall begins,
we say goodbye to the long days of
summer and eagerly look forward to
signature autumn events along the
Emerald Coast. Cultural activities,
fun festivals, lecture series, athletic
events… there’s always something
happening on our sugar-white shores,
and there’s something for everyone.
Here’s what’s up on the Emerald
Coast… October kicks off with
the 41st Annual Pensacola Seafood
Festival, 17th Annual Barktoberfest,
and the 30th Annual WSRE Wine
& Food Classic, just to name a few.
Not to be forgotten are the newer
events like the Jukebox Gala, Bag It &
Bubbles Luncheon, and Eighth Ever
Arrogant Steak Cook Off. Traditions
and annual events are what makes
our unique town familiar to our locals
and visitors alike. Our October issue
celebrates History and Heritage in
Pensacola.
Families are creating new memories and love coming to the Emerald
Coast, especially with the new tradition of spending not only spring
break and summer vacation but also fall break. We are sharing some
family memories with a special feature on local Family Businesses.
Many of our advertisers are family businesses; be sure to check out
Act 1 Flooring and Woodlands Medical Specialists’ family features.
Give Care Share profi les Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood led by Fred
and Tia Robbins and provides career and football development for
9th–12th grade student-athletes, and then, our
Style previews Fall
Fashion 2018.
This month we celebrated the winners of
Best In Pensacola at our
Black Tie Ball at Scenic Hills Country Club. It was a great night and
you will fi nd a recap in this issue of many of the winners that were in
attendance.
I Am Pensacola completes our History and Heritage issue with a
spotlight on Mayor and Pensacola native, Ashton Hayward.
Take time to enjoy the change in season, get out and enjoy all the
autumn events our area has to offer, and create your own traditions
with your loved ones. Enjoy your October issue of
VIP Pensacola…
and we look forward to seeing you again next month.
letter from the editor
PUBLISHER
GREG ALEXANDER
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
VERLA PRICE
MANAGING EDITOR
STEVE BARBER
PRODUCTION EDITOR
JESSICA GRAÑA
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BETH MANGUM
ERIC SANDERS
TRICIA WIBLE
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PRISCILLA ATKINS
DESIGN
SHEILA MACDIARMID
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WRITERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS
GREG ALEXANDER
ZHALMAN HARRIS
ALEX MASON
COURTNEY MURRAY
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LIESEL SCHMIDT
KRISTINA WRIGHT
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JEFF WATSON
VIP PENSACOLA MAGAZINE
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Steve Barber
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