Gracie Coleman, Raegan Jones, and Mr. Lynn Coleman join the Pensacola Expert Panel to share the story of a new non-profit in our community: Pack-A-Sack. This team of two high school students and a dedicated dad is on a mission to maintain the dignity and value of our homeless population while also providing them with a sack lunch and other personal items. The young ladies are now officers in the newly formed 501(c) and talk about why this service work is meaningful to them, what they've learned since launching their philanthropic effort back in March, and where they hope to go next. Tune in to learn more about how you can support their work!

Bradley Sanders and Meghan Chapman join the Pensacola Expert Panel to share the mission of Gulf Coast Kid's House, promote the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse on November 19, and educate the community on how we can all support the work GCKH is doing to provide services to victims of child abuse in Escambia County. You can now donate and receive or gift a Kid Pin and also adopt an angel tree kid for the holidays. Learn more at www.gulfcoastkidshouse.org and www.knowchildabuse.org

Commander Quinata and Amber Southard join the Pensacola Expert Panel to give tips about keeping yourself, your purchases, and your financial information safe this holiday season.

Bob Beargy joins the Pensacola Expert Panel to discuss the current and future political landscape and the effect key election results will have on taxes (Pro tip: they probably aren't coming down any time soon), which tax increases in particular to be on the lookout for, and the best strategy for investment for the remaining months of 2020 (Pro tip: Don't panic!). Bob also covers the potential changes to step up in basis rule for inherited assets and answers listener questions about converting a 403(b) retirement plan with the state into a Roth IRA.

President of the Board Lauren Glass joins the Pensacola Expert Panel to share the story and the mission of Keep Pensacola Beautiful (KPB), programs and opportunities they host, tips for more effective recycling, and how community members can volunteer to share the responsibility of keeping our slice of paradise as beautiful as possible.

In this episode of Boat Smart presented by Key Marine, Marine Technology instructor Stefan Schmit updates the community on the programs available at George Stone Technical College and on the upcoming advisory meeting to inform instructors on how best to train students who are preparing to enter the marine services industry among many others. Stefan also highlights Key Marine's service excellence for all your Mercury and Yamaha needs including repowers and challenges listeners with a Friday the 13th trivia question: What food is considered unlucky to bring on a boat? Tune in to learn the answer!

Jesse LaCoste joins the Pensacola Expert Panel to overview all the ways the LaCoste Construction team differentiates itself in the custom construction market. LaCoste is a General Contractor acting as a design + build firm which means they are with you every step of the way with your new construction or major renovation from vision to design to financing to build to landscaping. LaCoste specializes in the unique, both residential and commercial. Jesse answers listener's questions about having a roof replaced (including trusses) and whether or not you need to have already purchased a lot before contacting LaCoste (Hint: The answer is no! Choosing a lot can become part of the whole vision and project.). Whether you're envisioning a large-scale remodel or looking to build a mother-in-law suite, LaCoste Construction will work with your dream and your budget to make it a reality.

Check them out on www.lacosteconstructiongroup.com

Dr. Neal and Dr. McMillon of the Neal Clinic join the Pensacola Expert Panel to wrap up the conversation on headaches: Tension, sinus, strain, and migraines can all be helped with structural correction. The doctors also discuss how you know when it's time to seek chiropractic evaluation and the benefit of a good ice pack on inflammation. Pop quiz: Do you know the right class of laser for best results? Tune in to find out!

Matthew Vanderford joins the Pensacola Expert Panel to elevate the insurance conversation to focus on one thing: Care for the insured. Matthew reviews how insurance carriers have restructured to include third-party administrators (TPAs) to handle claims. He also encourages listeners to remember that insurance is the mechanism to lessen the blow of a loss, and public adjusters are here to help. It's not too late to seek help with a claim from Hurricane Sally (Florida allows three years for hurricane claims; FEMA allows one year for claims), and you should act now to give yourself the best chance of success.

www.insuranceadjusterschoolhouse.com/

Pensacola is gaining a new non-profit organization focused on supporting children and families surviving bereavement and coping with the grief that follows the loss of a loved one. Valerie's House founder Angela Melvin and Pensacola chapter chair, Crista Brandt, join the Pensacola Expert Panel to share the mission of Valerie's House Pensacola, their personal stories at the heart of this work, and the vision they have for providing the northwest Florida community with a much-needed service of peer-to-peer, friend-to-friend, and caregiver-to-caregiver support.

www.valerieshouse.org