There it sits…in the public parking lot right next to Harris Insurance: The Gulfview Hotel. Growing what looks to be a heavy moss on the roof, the hotel is supposed to become a welcome center, the Billy Bowlegs museum and include leased office and meeting space. According to the Northwest Florida Daily News, the 112-year-old building’s renovation needs will cost roughly $500,000.
https://twitter.com/Tonyjnwfdn/status/1026980218261708802
The City Council voted 5-1 on Tuesday to allow City Manager Michael Beedie to negotiate and execute a contract with Triple R Construction Inc. of Navarre for the job, with Councilman David Schmidt casting the only “no” vote. (Schmidt has been an advocate for not using taxpayer money for the renovations.) To read more on the issue, click here.
Coach John Lavin back at FWBHS?
In a tweet on Wednesday, August 8th, Coach Lavin wrote: “Lavin wave lives on. Had to come back for my Seniors.” He continued, “Too much history. Got to see it through. #MyPeeps.”
https://twitter.com/coachjlav/status/1027231832285347842
After 21 years, Coach Lavin made the decision to step down this past school year but it looks like he’s coming back for his Seniors. One senior, Alexis Nicole, tweeted, “Got up at 6am just to make my senior schedule & found out I’ll still be in @coachjlav wave. Here’s to 4 years going strong!! #lavwavebestwave”.
got up at 6am just to make my senior schedule & found out ill still be in @coachjlav wave. here’s to 4 years going strong!! #lavwavebestwave
— alexis nicole (@lexnic0) August 8, 2018
A quick look at the school’s website does indeed list him as a current faculty member. We’ve reached out to Coach Lavin for more info but in the meantime…Welcome back Coach!
Food For Thought needs your help!
This amazing non-profit is in serious need of food for their pantry. In a photo caption posted on their Facebook Page, the organization wrote: “Friends, we truly need your help. The pantries are literally bare and we are starting back to school, our most critical time of the year. Please find a way to help – volunteer your time, financially sponsor a student or school, or donate food or funds. We very much need your support right now. So many children are depending on people just like you and you can make all the difference in the world.”
My wife and I helped pack backpacks at Food For Thought for a while and I got to see just how much of an impact this organization has on those young kids who need weekly access to healthy, easy to prepare meals. To read more about Food For Thought’s needs this year, click here. Or head right over to their website.
NOAA’s updated hurricane outlook
Thanks to El Niño, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be “below-normal”, according to WEAR TV. While these are only predictions and the hurricane season is far from over, NOAA has predicted 9-13 named storms, 4-7 hurricanes & 0-2 major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher. Even with a “below-normal” prediction, it is still wise to be prepared!
Some events for the weekend that we covered on the “Everything Show”
Thanks to Eglin Federal Credit Union for being our sponsor and making this happen!
Emerald Coast Poker Run: Friday is the Rockin’ the Docks Captains’ party at AJ’s in Destin. Saturday is the official Poker Run from 9am-4pm. Sunday wraps it all up with just a fun day to chill at the Crab Island Round-Up! Click here for more info.
Hot Summer BBQ: What’s Up Dog is hosting a Hot Summer BBQ on Sunday, August 12th from noon-5pm to raise money for the Pawsitive Love Foundation. Proceeds go towards helping Veterans and children in need of a properly trained service dogs. Click here for more info.
Mary Poppins: The Pensacola Little Theatre is putting on the beloved Disney Broadway musical, Mary Poppins now through August 12th. Tickets are $33 but check out Theatre Thursdays and pay only $17! This production is a can’t miss so get your tickets now before they disappear. Click here for more info.
That’s all we’ve got for this week. Make sure you follow us on Facebook and the ‘gram over the weekend for other awesome shareable content! See ya Monday!