News: General

PetFest 2009

5/9/2008

Held at the Shoreline Bark Park. Located on the road to the boat launch/park that is directly across Shoreline Drive from the South Santa Rosa Recreation Center - 800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze. The park is divided into two sections.

Portion of the proceeds benefits the Bark Park

1,000+ visitors

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National Military Appreciation Month

4/30/2008

Military Appreciation Month Events

Pensacola Pelican Games
Throughout the month of May, the Pensacola Pelicans baseball team will be honoring active-duty military members and their families at the ball park during their home games. Come out for an evening of fun and exciting baseball as the Pensacola Pelicans open their season. Sponsored ticket packages include a ticket, hot dog, chips and a soda. Children will enjoy a special Kid's Area.

Concert aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola
A special concert featuring one of the top Country Artists is being planned for an evening during May on the grounds of NASP. typically, over 10,000 military and Civilian Fans have attended these special events.

Pensacola Runners Assoc. Fiesta 5K - 10K Run
The 34th Fiesta Run has been designated by the RRCA as the State's official 2008 10K Championship Race. The top 10 military finishers from the Double Bridge Run will be invited to compete. Marines from MATSG-21 and Naval Students from NATTC will participate in the 5K event.

Navy Band Concert and US Coast Guard Pelican
The Navy Band New Orleans will be performing at Band on the Beach, May 6, on Pensacola Beach. The US Coast Guard will also unveil their own Pensacola Pelican that evening.

Student Essay Contest
All K-12 students within Escambia County are invited to participate in our annual essay contest on subjects associated with the Military and Patriotism. Winners in the four categories will be recognized at a special luncheon at the Mustin Beach Officer's Club aboard NASP and receive a U.S. Savings Bond.

MAM Golf Outing
A special gold outing is planned for May 22 at A.C. Read Golf Course aboard NAS Pensacola. Selected military members play for free with sponsoring civilians.

Other Recognition
Throughout the month of May, service members throughout the Pensacola Area will be recognized in a variety of media outlets. Watch for special profiles in the Pensacola News Journal and on WEAR-TV3. Lamar Advertising will display photographs on electronic billboards around town. Radio Stations will also highlight outstanding Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guard Crews.

The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours will host FlightSuit Friday at the Mustin Beach Officer's Club on May 14 offering specials to Military officers in Uniform.

The Navy League is sponsoring a Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon on May 21 at the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Pensacola beach businesses are preparing a host of events for weekends throughout the month of May to entertain area military members.


Military Appreciation Month
Schedule of Events
May 3 7:30 a.m. Pensacola Runners Association 5K & 10K Run
May 6 7 - 9:00 p.m. Navy Bands New Orleans- Bands on the Beach

Unveiling of US Coast Guard Pelican
(Pensacola Beach)

May 8 & 9 9:00 a.m. Naval Aviation Symposium (National Museum of Naval Aviation)
May 8 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Opening Game
May 9 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game
May 10 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game- Naval Hospital Pensacola Night
May 11 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game
May 14 11:30 a.m. School Essay Contest Luncheon (Mustin Beach Officer's Club)
May 16 5 - 7:00 p.m. Pensacola Chamber's Business After Hours & FlightSuit Friday (Mustin Beach Officer's Club)
May 19 6:00 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game- Navy League Night
May 20 6:00 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game
May 21
Noon Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon Sponsored by the Navy League (National Museum of Naval Aviation)
May 21 6:00 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game
May 22 11:30 a.m. MAM Golf Outing (A.C. Read Golf Course)
May 22 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game
May 23 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game- Training Wing SIX Night
May 24 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game- NATTC Night
May 25 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Pelicans Game- Warrior Night
May 26 Memorial Day Services (Chapel aboard NAS Pensacola)

For more information on any MAM event,
Please contact Debi Panyko at 438-4081 ext. 227

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Archived News

• 4/28/2008 - Senator Don Gaetz Reports on Property Insurance
  Senator Gaetz reports on activities of Select Committee looking into the property tax issue in Florida.
• 4/28/2008 - High School Grading Goes Beyond FCAT
  Senate passes plan to measure high schools on industry certifications and college readiness.
  
  The Florida Senate, last week, passed legislation that changes how public high schools are evaluated under the state's accountability system.
• 4/28/2008 - Out of the Box Lunch Series
  Presented by the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce, the Out of the Box Lunch series is designed to bring together local business people and community leaders in an informal setting in which small-group conversations and questions are encouraged.
• 4/24/2008 - Short Seminars to Boost Your Sales
  This series of five (5) seminars is designed to teach you how to boost your sales through wise advertising and marketing strategies.
  
  Seating is limited to the first 20 reservations. Lunch will be provided.
  The seminars will be held from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Gulf Breeze Chamber Conference Room.
  409 Gulf Breeze Parkway
  Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
  850-932-7888 phone
  850-934-4601 fax
  
  
  Click on date above for more information.