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Pensacola Mexican restaurant temporarily closed after restaurant inspection
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of July 22-28. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, one restaurant was temporarily closed, three received high priority violations and 42 restaurants passed their first inspection with zero...
Wawa sets opening date for 2 Alabama stores, including Mobile's first
Convenience store chain Wawa has set an opening date for its next two stores in southwest Alabama, with locations in Robertsdale and west Mobile to open in late August. According to information provided by the chain, new stores at 7095 Cottage Hill Road in Mobile and 21022 Ala. 59 in Robertsdale both will open on Thursday, Aug. 29.
A Moisturizing Bar That Repels Bugs Made By Local Islander
Have you ever been in need of a bug repellent that is easy to use but doesn't make you smell like the medicine cabinet? Gail Cole, a local entrepreneur who lives in Fort Morgan, has turned a personal quest for outdoor comfort into a new business with her idea for an all-natural bug repellent bar called “Keep Away”. Gail developed the product by experimenting with various essential oils, the lotion bars offer a chemical-free solution to repel pesky insects such as gnats, mosquitoes, no-see-ems, and yellow flies.
Pensacola area bar named one of best in U.S. Everything to know before you go
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival is an annual event at Flora-Bama. Flora-Bama, the iconic Perdido Key honky-tonk where legendary musicians and beach bums alike party in harmony on the Florida-Alabama state line, made national news this week as one of the 27...
Pensacola area bars: 6 of the most unique, from a secret tiki bar to a 70s inspired arcade
USA TODAY released its first-ever 2024 USA TODAY Bars of the Year list on Monday, tracking down some of the best beach bars, dives and swanky cocktail lounges across the country. Perdido Key’s famous Flora-Bama scored a spot on the list. But if you’ve lived in Pensacola long enough, you know there are plenty more weird and wonderful bars to explore. ...
Pensacola's Five Sisters Blues Café 1 of 50 U.S. restaurants to receive $50K grant
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Five Sisters Blues Café in Pensacola has received $50,000 from the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program." Five Sisters’ is one of 50 historic small restaurants across the country to receive a grant -- and the only one in the state of Florida. The program is presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
Fishing team reels in nearly 500-pound bull shark during Alabama tournament
Just winning the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo would have been more than enough for the Bon Secour Butchers, but the team of four got more than they bargained for recently. The Butchers, in fact, reeled in a state-record 494.5-pound bull shark during the recent tourney at Dauphin Island. The previous Alabama state record for a bull shark was 448 pounds in 2015.
Coastal Alabama Murals Brighten the Gulf Coast
The Swiger brothers are making waves along the Gulf Coast, literally and figuratively, with their combined talents as they continue taking deep dives into the world of murals. Explore over 40 locations across coastal Alabama towns as we navigate some of the public locations. Both brothers raised on the 32-mile...
Pensacola Beach celebrates first sea turtle hatch of the season
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is celebrating the first sea turtle hatch of the season on Pensacola Beach. The hatch occurred this past weekend, with 59 hatchlings reported entering the Gulf of Mexico. Despite challenges from artificial lighting and weather events, the hatchlings were safely recovered and released following...
An Angel champions youth creativity at First City Art Center in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- From the time she could hold a pencil and a paint brush, Raylene Solis was creating art. It wasn't until her teen years that she discovered a place with kindred spirits to encourage her. Now, she's taking charge for the next generation, keeping the arts alive. "Back...
Welcome to The Loft at The Mercantile
Celebrate the art of gathering at Rusted Arrow Mercantile’s newest boutique event venue, The Loft, located in the heart of Downtown Pensacola — just above their gift shop to be exact. Last week, the ladies gave me a sneak peek of their newest endeavor in the lead up...
Short Film: It’s Clinical
It’s Clinical, a short film dedicated to raising mental health awareness, premieres at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the 850 Event Center, 2148 Delano Street. This impactful film is brought to life by the dynamic duo, writer and producer Jermaine Williams and Shawn Yabui. It’s Clinical...
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