Emeril Lagasse Show Sunday To Feature Pensacola On The Cooking Channel
March 15, 2013
On Sunday, celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse will feature restaurants in Pensacola on his Cooking Channel show Emeril’s Florida.
“This unique series, hosted by Chef Emeril, gives viewers the chance to experience some of the best food Florida has to offer,” said Carol Dover, president and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. “We believe this show will motivate people across the country to visit Florida and taste the state’s vibrant flavors at our wonderful restaurants.”
Emeril begins this week’s show at McGuire’s Irish Pub in Pensacola. He then heads to The Fish House restaurant and samples their various dishes. At Joe Patti’s Seafood, Frank Patti gives him a tour and shares tips on buying fish. Finally, Emeril and his son EJ head to Pensacola Beach, taking a ride on the observation wheel as well as sampling local seafood.
“He was very nice; he was in front of me getting some Beignets,” said Felicia Amerson of Walnut Hill. Amerson and her husband Alex bumped into Lagasse at Joe Patti’s as he filmed his show back in October. “He turned around, and I said ‘OMG’ I’m your biggest fan, can I have a picture with you. He said sure we gotta hurry cause I’ve got a lot of work to do.”
The show airs Sunday, March 17th, at 9:30 a.m. on the Cooking Channel, and again on Monday, March 18th, at 8:30 a.m.
Pictured: Felicia Amerson of Walnut Hill posses with chef Emeril Lagasse back in October at Joe Patti’s Seafood in Pensacola as he filmed a segment for his show that will air Sunday on the Cooking Channel. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dog Parks Open On Beach
March 15, 2013
Two new dog parks will open today on Pensacola Beach for a six month trial period.
The West End park will be located at the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf. The East End park will be at the first parking lot past Portofino. The parks will open at 6 a.m. daily until May, at which time the opening time changes to 7 a.m. due to sea turtle season.
Owners are required to keep their dogs on a leash, and signs will be posted to designate dog-friendly areas. Doggie bags, disposal bins and handy wipes will be available at both locations.
The trial period is from March 15 to September 15.
For more information on Pensacola Beach dog parks, please contact Robbie Lofty at the SRIA, (850) 932-2257.
Additional dog parks on Perdido Key are expected to be announced soon.
Molino Resident Claims $244,230 Lottery Prize
March 15, 2013
A Molino man is nearly a quarter million dollars richer after claiming a winning Fantasy 5 ticket.
Nathaniel Poties of Molino purchased the March 8 Quick Pick ticket worth $244,230.09 at the Molino First Stop at 6530 Highway 95A North, according to the Florida Lottery.
Poties’ Fantasy 5 ticket was the only winning ticket with numbers 13-28-30-32-35. There were also 299 tickets with four correct numbers worth $131.50 each, and 8,801 with three of five numbers worth $12.50 each.
Tate’s Granat Signs With Northwest Florida State College
March 15, 2013
Tate High School senior J.T. Granat has signed a baseball scholarship to play with the Northwest Florida State College Raiders in Niceville. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Arrested In Fatal Chemstrand Road Stabbing
March 14, 2013
An Escambia County man is behind bars charged with a fatal stabbing last night.
Just after 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance in the 8000 block of Chemstrand Road, just south of Nine Mile Road. Deputies said 58-year old Leonard A. Brown was in an altercation with 43-year old John James Turberville.
Turberville was stabbed twice during the altercation and transported to an area hospital were he was pronounced deceased.
Brown was arrested at the scene and charged with manslaughter with a weapon and use of a weapon during a felony. He is being held without bond in the Escambia County Jail.
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said Thursday morning that investigators do not believe the homicide was drug related.
Tuberville was in front of his home, having gone out to check his mail, as Brown was walking down the street when the altercation began for unknown reasons. Morgan said Tuberville was able to identify Brown has his assailant.
Pictured top: Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan at a late Thursday morning news conference. Courtesy image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Clinic To Double Free Medical Services; Paid Provider And Volunteers Needed
March 14, 2013
The Health and Hope Clinic has received a grant to expand their free medical services to residents in North Escambia from their Century location.
The Health and Hope Clinic quietly opened in October 2011 in the old Escambia County Health Department building at 501 Church Street in Century. It is the second location for the clinic, which was first established in Pensacola back in 2003 by the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association to meet the needs of uninsured and medically underserved in Escambia County. The clinic is entirely volunteer and donor supported.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Florida has provided a grant to open the Century clinic a second day each week, expanding from the current to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday schedule. The new hours will mostly likely be 3-7 p.m. on Tuesdays.
“They have become a great partner to our clinic and we’re so blessed to have their support and to be right in line with their desire to create healthier communities,” Health and Hope Clinic Executive Director Jessica Simpson said of the Blue Cross donation.
In order to open the second day each week, the clinic must hire a health care provider and recruit volunteers. For the paid provider (MD; DO; ARNP; PA) job description, click here. For information about volunteer opportunities, click here.
“We’re so excited to be expanding the hours of our Century clinic,” Simpson said.
The Health and Hope Clinics in Pensacola and Century have provided over $10 million worth of health care services and 14,000 patient/provider visits since 2003. The Health and Hope Clinic relies on the generosity of its contributors and volunteers to accomplish its mission of providing health and hope to the hurting”.
For more information, call (850) 479-4456 or (850) 336-4100.
Drug Charge Dropped Against Century Man
March 14, 2013
A Century man arrested by Pensacola Police in October on traffic and drug charges by the Pensacola Police Department has been sentenced.
Lorenzo John Payne, age 23 of Hudson Hill Road, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and cited for driving with a revoked license and driving with a license plate unassigned to the vehicle. The drug charge was dropped, and Payne was convicted on both traffic offenses.
He was sentenced by Judge Terrell to time served, plus $410 in costs and fines.
According to an arrest report, Payne was stopped by Pensacola Police at Davis and Baars streets when officers discovered the license plate registration did not match the vehicle Payne was driving. During the traffic stop, officers reported finding Oxycodone pills in the center console of the vehicle with Payne having no valid prescription.
Payne told police that he knew the tag on the vehicle was wrong; he said his tag was seized during a previous traffic stop. His license had been suspended for failure to pay traffic fines, the arrest report states.
Escambia 4-Year Old VPK Registration Ends Friday
March 14, 2013
Registration for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program for 4-year olds ends Friday at area elementary schools, including Bratt, Molino Park and Jim Allen.
Registration will continue through March 15 at selected Title I schools: Bratt, Ensley, Lincoln Park, Molino Park, Monclair, McMillan (Wies), Oakcrest, Semmes, and West Pensacola. Children who live in these Title I attendance zones will given priority for enrollment.
Registration will also take place at the Global Learning Academy, Jim Allen and Warrington; however, only children in the attendance zones of these schools may apply.
For complete information, including required documentation, click here (pdf). For more information, call (850) 595-6915, ext. 224 or 227.
Federal Fund Application Deadline Friday For Ag Producers In Escambia River Watershed
March 14, 2013
Agricultural producers living in the Escambia River watershed have until March 15 to apply for financial incentives from the Gulf of Mexico Initiative resulting from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Financial assistance is available to help eligible producers focus on reducing soil erosion, improving water quality, and improving wildlife habitat on cropland, pastureland, and forestland, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
NRCS and their conservation partners developed this initiative in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and President Obama’s call to help restore the waters, shores, and wildlife populations along the Gulf Coast.
All NRCS conservation programs are voluntary but participants must meet eligibility requirements. For more information about signing-up for this initiative contact Escambia County District Conservationist Josh McElhaney at 151 Highway 97 in Molino or call (850) 587-5404, ext. 3.
For a printable information sheet, click here.
Escambia Extends Lake Stone Caretaker, Management Agreement
March 14, 2013
The Escambia County Commission has extended a contract for the management of Lake Stone Campground near Century.
Since the inception of the Lake Stone Campground, the county has entered into an agreement for on-site caretaker and management services at the facility. Mervyn Simmons has served as the caretaker since February 2009.
The commission extended the agreement with Simmons until February 10, 2014. Simmons is compensated $850 per month with housing and utilities provided.