New Additions

We would like to welcome this weeks recent additions, businesses that have the insight to recognize that all of you out there want more information at your fingertips. Anytime Fitness has come on board as our first fitness center. They are located in the Marketplace at Tiger Point, the shopping plaza just west of Walmart. This place is really nice with all new equipment and a really friendly staff. The coolest thing about Anytime Fitness is that as a member, you can go workout anytime...hence the name. Office hours are M-F 10-7 and by appointment on the weekend, but once you join, you get a key that allows you access 24/7. If you are looking for a little help or motivation to get started, the gym manager, Jessica Stremer, is also an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and can help you get started. Her services are also available by the hour if you need someone to keep you on track. One other thing about Anytime Fitness, they also offer tanning. This might be of special interest to those of you who used to go to Electric Beach. Yes, I am sad to say that the ecomony has taken its toll on another small business. I am not sure if they have plans to reopen at some point but if I hear anything, I will definitely let everyone know. Another recent addition is Shoreline International Market and Deli. Shoreline has many of the great offerings of its downtown parent but in a slightly smaller package. You can still find many of the gourmet goodies that you used to drive the distance for and you can also get one of the best sandwiches in town here at lunch time.

Most of you already know about the excellent food offered by Aegean Breeze, the area's favorite Greek restaurant. Now, you can see images of some of their delicious offerings in their photogallery and both their lunch and dinner menus are now online. If you find this feature useful, make sure you tell them...its the best way to make sure that this feature stays available.

I would also like to let everyone know that Felecia Henderson Hair Designs has relocated to Snips of London in the Breeze Plaza across from Oriole Beach Road. And finally, from Pensacola Beach, I want to welcome Joe, Kevin, Amy and the rest of the krewe at Paradise Beach Homes, the premier source for vacation rentals on the island. They are also one of the major sponsors of alohasurf.net the original live beach cam on Pensacola Beach, providing location and internet for the primary cam.

Commings and Goings

As I mentioned above, the ecomony and uncertainty of what the future holds now that the elections are over have taken their toll. I have seen a number of local businesses close in the past couple of months. Verde, the italian restaurant behind Billy Bobs has closed its doors as have Cabo Grille on the boardwalk and Dagwoods Sandwhich shop in the Marketplace at Tiger Point. The TCBY near Walmart has been replaced by Fusion Wine and Liquors...I am still collecting data on that business.

There have been some new businesses as well though...Nikki's Pizza has opened next to Office Depot. You might remember them from a few years back when they were located in the old Delchamps Shopping Center that has sat vacant for several years now.
Charlie Bananas although not new, has reopened under new management and owners. It earned a bad rep over the past year as financial problems wore on the staff but it's time to put that in the history folder. The new owners and management really seem to know what they are doing and are taking the time and making the effort to see that the new Charlie Bananas is not just a tourist eatery but an establishment that will earn the trust and business of the local community. I really get the feeling that come next summer, this is going to be the spot to eat on Pensacola Beach.

The Top 25

Below is the list of the top 25 business searches. These are the businesses that you, the visitors, have looked at most. If you are one of the businesses on this list, it's time to come on board and give the people what they are asking for...MORE INFO!

1. Aegean Breeze 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (331)
2. A Proper Cut Hair and Nail Studio 81 B Nightingale Ln (301)
3. A Ticket To Ride Travel Agency Inc 1101 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (290)
4. Innerlight Surf & Skate 203 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (285)
5. Bay Breeze Aquatics and Dive Center 49 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (277)
6. Baskin Robbins Gulf Breeze 205 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (261)
7. Gulf Breeze Bait & Tackle 825 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (248)
8. Shang Hai 364 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (246)
9. Subway Sandwiches & Salads 213 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (245)
10. Taco Bell 122 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (241)
11. Anytime Fitness 3729 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (240)
12. McDonald's Restaurant 201 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (240)
13. Proper Pilates 372 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (238)
14. CLOSED - Cabo Grill 400 Quietwater Beach Rd (236)
15. Pensacola Beach Marina 657 Pensacola Bch Blvd (232)
16. Key Sailing 400 Quietwater Beach Rd (230)
17. Ace Hardware of Gulf Breeze 0 1131 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (229)
18. Quality Inn & Suites 51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (228)
19. Nikis Restaurant *new* 1153 B Gulf Breeze Pkwy (226)
20. Unique Gift Shoppe 211 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (224)
21. Acapulco Bar & Grille 3080 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (223)
22. Sports Connection 360 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (222)
23. Santinos Gulf Breeze 368 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (219)
24. Gulf Breeze Aerobics & Fitness 1147 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (211)
25. Pizza Hut Delivery 1169 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (205)