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OUT FRONT MAGAZINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH (850) 453-4835 Here. Your FANTASY 5 For you. gave Judy’s kids a real chance at college. ® E V E RY P L AY I S F O R Since 1997, the Florida Lottery has been creating a brighter future for Florida’s students through the Bright At Synovus, we truly understand what matters to you; that’s why we’re doing all we can to help you grow. Not just a bank, we’re your neighbors and friends. People from E D U C A T I O N. here who understand here. And we’re here. For you. Editor & Publisher Director of Operations CONTENTS Senior Associate Editor The Lifestyle Magazine on the Great Gulf Coast Volume 27 Issue 4 • December 2018/January 2019 Bobbie Weaver, (deceased 1995-2012) Contributing Editors Mamie Webb Hixon, UWF Writing Lab Staff Contributing Writers Charmere N. Gatson, Cheryl Nicholls Kelli Pogue, Robin Reshard, Yolanda Clark General Manager Marketing Manager Jamar Robinson more than 725,000 students have received financial Graphic Art Production Hilary Moreno (At-Large) Victor Mason Wallace F. LeRoy Karen Kelly (At-Large) Dick Williams (At-Large) Typesetting Spencer Administrative Solutions community and boost Florida’s economy, while helping to fund the next generation of Florida’s EDITORIAL: 04 One Man’s Opinion Music Reviews PACE Center for Girls Continues to Row and Serve Our Community with New Building Expansion 08 Cox Communications and aDoor Showcase Technology to Help Seniors Age in Place Marketing & Special Events A.l.l. Consulting Group (850) 453-4835 Special Promotions Frankie J. Stoutemire, Sylvester Jones National Marketing & Sales Representative L’Spi-Del & Associates (850) 453-4835 Circulation Kay Stevens, Director Leo Valentino, Manager Subscription Fulfillment Charter of Bishop John Ricard, Grand Assembly No. 52 EDUCATION: 14 Jade Sanders Stays on the Course to Fulfill Her College Dreams ENTERTAINMENT: 30 24 34th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Held The King Richard Foundation Celebrated Its 9 th Annual “Beauty by the Bay” Fashion Show and Dinner REALTOR SPOTLIGHT: 38 Drey Nimmo: Helping Others to Purchase their Dream Home Michele` Overman THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Founder & Publisher Emeritus 36 Admiral L. LeRoy, Jr. Members of: Synovus Bank, Member FDIC. DEPARTMENTS New Beginnings Publishing and Out Front Magazine’s 27th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Program Veterans Day Celebration Honors Raymond L. Reese Chuck Watson Must be 18 or older to play. Play responsibly. © 2016 Florida Lottery SoBran, Inc.: Integrity ~ Service ~ Excellence LRY Media Group Creating Unforgettable Experiences EntreCon 2018 Know Your Risk Factors to Improve African American Heart Health Exercise for Your Physical and Mental Health How to Stay Happy and Healthy During Cold and Flu Season Grove Named External Relations Vice President at Baptist Health Care 05 18 20 42 V.P. Dir. Marketing & Sponsorship Sales flalottery.com 26 10 34 12 28 32 16 COMMUNITY: L’Spi-Del, Jamar Robinson play, the more Florida wins. FEATURES Photography Abraham Booker, Debra Russell, Eli King students. So remember, the more you Starting on page 26 Phil Stewart, (deceased 1992-2006) Art Direction/Production they have received is allowing them to give back to the SoBran: Senior Editor Futures Scholarship Program. Through this scholarship, assistance to attend a Florida college. The education On The Cover Angelena Wheat – LRY Media Group (850) 396-1798 Greg Green 1-888-SYNOVUS | synovus.com SPECIAL ISSUE New Beginnings Publishing Company Angela Walker OUT FRONT: The Life Style Magazine on the Great Gulf Coast is published bi-monthly (6 times a year) by New Beginnings Publishing Company, Editorial office at 801 Violet Ave., Pensacola, FL 32505. Subscriptions: USA $28.00 per year, Canada and foreign subscriptions add $9.00 per year. Copyright 2018 by New Beginnings Publishing Company. Postmaster: Send address change to OUT FRONT MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 17461, Pensacola, FL 32522-7461. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any unsolicited materials and will return only those accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope.