A nice break from the sun on your summer vacation is shopping for exciting fashions and accessories at Ladies’ Quarter. This established boutique is located at Harbourtown in Gulf Breeze, and is a well-known leader in women’s fashion. Ladies’ Quarter features a selection of all natural fabrics including linen, cotton and tencil (a fabric made from tree bark), which are all perfect for the warmer, summer climate.

Linda Merting, a native of Pensacola, opened Ladies’ Quarter twenty-six years ago, offering each customer personal service with her extensive fashion experience. Shop for any occasion, including casual, dressy, and sporty, with sizes 2-1X. Designer brands include Brighton, Boho Chic, Mesmerize, Staples, Callisto of California Shoes, Samuel Dong, Alison Sheri, Barbara Lesser and Spanx. These designers, along with many more featured at this fine boutique, are the ideal fit for the trendy woman desiring both style and comfort.

Our fabrics are easy-care, washable, climate conscious, and travel friendly to make packing and versatility a breeze. Fashion choices range from funky off-the-shoulder tops, comfortable lightweight quilted jackets, wearable linens, and stylish career wear to tropical print dresses. You’re sure to find something to add to your wardrobe. Be sure to check out our three new designer lines Mesmerize, Staples and Alison Sheri.

Mesmerize features a great fitting Capri pant in a stretch fabric. Trendy, print tops compliment their Capri pants. Staples spring theme is a selection of natural colors in a silk and linen blend as well as cotton in black and white. Their jackets, vests and capris are a must have.

Shoes (sizes 5-10), handbags and jewelry selections will compliment that special outfit and add the perfect finishing touch. Ladies’ Quarter carries a large selection of Brighton accessories known for delivering a special message for lasting memories, and features products that coordinate from head to toe. New from Brighton this spring are multi-colored flip flops with their signature ornament. We also stock the John Michael Richarson jewelry which is handcrafted in his Rhode Island studio.

Shop Ladies’ Quarter in the Harbourtown Shopping Village at 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. #1. Open Mon.-Fri. from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gift wrapping is available and the parking is extremely convenient to the store. Ask about our special orders, layaway and special appointment opportunities. Call 850- 932-3165.

LADIES’ QUARTER This established boutique is located at Harbourtown in Gulf Breeze, and is a well-known leader in women’s fashion. Shop for any occasion including casual, dressy, sporty or elegant. Brighton, Boho Chic, French Dressing Jeans, Callisto of California Shoes, Lynn Ritchie, Barbara Lesser and Cyrus are just a sampling of the designer lines at this boutique. The shoes, handbags and jewelry selection will compliment that special outfit and add a finishing touch. Come shop at Ladies’ Quarter in the Harbourtown Shopping Village at 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. #1. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 850-932-3165.

PIZZAZ-PERSONALIZED GIFTS & EVENTS Whether you’re looking for a personalized wedding or baby shower gift, a fun, inexpensive teacher’s gift, or an over-the-top gift for the woman who has everything, Pizzaz is the place. Besides offering monogramming, Pizzaz offers imprintable stationery and invitations and can help plan your next party. Impeccable service in a relaxed setting and complimentary gift wrap are just a few of the benefits of shopping at Pizzaz. You’ll find the perfect treasured heirloom or gift for your family and friends at Pizzaz – we’re so much more than a monogram store! Located in the Publix Sea Shell Shopping Center in Gulf Breeze at 832 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Call 850-934-3436 or visit www.pizzazgifts.com. Open Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

SANTINO’S PIZZA & GRINDERS Choose from a variety of pizzas, subs, salads and more. Experience a specialty pizza like the Mama’s Pride loaded with pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, ham, sausage, black olives and a special blend of cheeses on dough made from scratch. Dine in or call for delivery (minimum order applies) seven days a week starting at 10:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Located in the Bruno’s Shopping Center, next to the baseball fields in Gulf Breeze, and in the Target Shopping Center in Pensacola on Bayou Blvd. Call 850-474-0400 for Pensacola, Call 850-932-1211 for Gulf Breeze, Call 850-474-0400 for Pace. Web site: www.santinospizza.net.

What can you buy for a dollar? A dollar at the tollbooth of the Pensacola Beach Bridge gets you a beach, a bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

The hub of activity surrounds one traffic light at Fort Pickens Road and Via de Luna. The restaurants, bars, shops, fishing pier, marinas, watersports and beaches are walking distance from each other, and sandals and flip-flops will get you where you want to go. If walking isn’t your thing, free trolleys run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Pensacola Beach is truly a beach town. There are no fast food chains, big grocery stores or box stores as you may find on other beaches. The beach and local businesses are the attractions here, so stock up on all your beach-going needs over the bridge in Gulf Breeze!

Gulf Breeze isn’t just the city you drive through to get to Pensacola Beach. A closer look reveals a bustling little town with quiet neighborhoods, Live Oak lined streets and beautiful homes. Explore the area by road or launch your boat and explore the bayous, Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

Gulf Breeze is also home to the Naval Live Oak Reservation on the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The park boasts some of the most beautiful Live Oaks in the country.

Both Pensacola beach and Gulf Breeze offer a variety of sporting opportunities including fishing piers, boat-launching sites, tennis courts, skateboard parks and hiking trails.

Tiger Point Golf Club at 3630 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Call 850-484-1564.

Downtown Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. This 15K course takes runners over two bridges crossing Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. A 5K course welcomes both runners and walkers beginning in Gulf Breeze and finishing on Pensacola Beach. $30-35. Call 850-434-2800 or visit www.doublebridgerun.com.

Gulf Breeze High School from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 850-932-7888.

There’s something to please everyone. The extensive menu covers lots of familiar Japanese cuisine territory with teriyaki, tempura and udon noodles. With over 50 sushi rolls to choose from, popular sushi choices include the California roll, Dragon roll (eel & cucumber with avocado and eel sauce), Bomb Lobster Roll (lobster tempura, mango, cucumber inside with lobster salad on top), and the Shan Kishi King roll (soft shell crab with special dragon roll). There are many appetizers to choose from including edamame and Haru Maki, spring rolls. The hibachi entrees are fun to watch cook and include fried or white rice, shrimp appetizer, vegetables, salad and onion soup. The menu also includes tempura, katsu, teriyaki and Japanese noodle options. Try the green tea ice cream or the tempura banana for dessert.

The menu includes daily lunch specials for sushi or the hibachi lunch. Take out orders may be placed.
Shan Kishi is located in the Seashell Shopping Center next to the Publix at 808 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Call 850-932-8188. Fax 850-932-8488. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sat. 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

Downtown Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. This 15K course takes runners over two bridges crossing Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. A 5K course welcomes both runners and walkers, and a Kids’ Fun Run wraps up the action along the Gulf of Mexico. Call: 850-434-2800. Web site: www.doublebridgerun.com.