Health and Wellness presented by Portofino Island and the Andrews Institute

This fall is the perfect time to focus on your health while getting R&R in a beautiful setting. While vacationing at Portofino Island, a luxurious five-star resort on Pensacola Beach, you can hear from a team of world-renowned doctors at Andrews Institute on the latest anti-aging practices and wellness coaching.
During the week, you’ll meet with various physicians and experts on nutrition, exercise, energy medicine, life management, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and injury prevention. Plus, you’ll still have time for activities at the resort such as kayaking, sailing and tennis, or around the area on an afternoon cruise, deep-sea fishing trip, golf outing, a trip to the National Naval Aviation Museum or a tour of Pensacola Historic Village.

Sessions are Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Oct. 7-9, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 21-23 and Oct. 28-30. The price is $1,790 per person and includes a four-night stay at Portofino Island, eight gourmet meals, six medical sessions, $100 spa credit, fishing and golfing outings, and optional excursions. Those who act fast will receive a 10 percent discount. Come relax and rejuvenate!
For more information go to http://www.goldenvitaretreat.com/Schedule.html.
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Free Cooking Classes Begin At The Fish House

The Fish House and Atlas Oyster House are once again offering the Sweet Tea, Southern Cooking series to preserve the art and tradition of fine Southern cooking. Fish House and Atlas chefs will demonstrate traditional Southern cooking methods and suggest ways to modernize each recipe without losing its roots.

Classes are limited to first come, first served. There is also a happy hour available on the Deck Bar for guests to enjoy before and during the class. Although classes are free, participants are encouraged to make a donation to Manna Food Pantry.

Proposed schedule (all classes are the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. on the Deck Bar):

• October 13
  "The real nitty-gritty" - How to properly cook grits.
• November 10
  "To grandmother's house we go" - How to cook Thanksgiving sides the way your grandmother did.
• December 8
  "What do you mean they're on their way over here now" - Quick holiday party punches and easy appetizers.
• January 12
  "Putting on your game face" - Tailgating favorites
• February 9
  "Give me some sugar" - How to cook something sweet for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day.

For more information go to www.goodgrits.com.

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Save the Date for Fall Festivals in Pensacola

Summer might be over, but there is still plenty to celebrate in the Pensacola Bay Area. We’re kicking off Sept. 25 with the 32nd Annual Seafood Festival, which was just featured in Oprah magazine. Bring the family to picturesque Seville Square for fresh seafood, live entertainment and arts and crafts Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The weekend of Oct. 2, enjoy original music and fine art and wine at two events on Pensacola Beach. The beach’s first ever songwriters festival is Oct. 2-4. Hear some of your favorite songs straight from the writer’s mouth, including George Cummings, songwriter for Stevie Ray Vaughn; Jim Pasquale, songwriter for Ray Charles; Lisa Carver, songwriter for Jewel, Sugarland and Willie Nelson; and Jim McBride, CMA award-winning songwriter for Alan Jackson and Johnny Cash. Artists will perform at The Paradise Bar and Grill, The Sand Shaker, The Sabine Sand Bar and Lillo’s.

Oct. 3 and 4 is Art and Wine Weekend. Enjoy free tastings of diverse and flavorful wines along with art demonstrations such as jewelry making and tiki carving. Kids will also be entertained with their own activities and projects in the Island Kids’ Kiosk.

For either event, plan to stay for the long weekend at one of the area’s b&b’s, hotels, condos, campsites or beach houses. Find great deals at www.VisitPensacola.com/coupons.

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