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Real News: Hospitality heroes, Ice cream and Short films

   May 10, 2023

On “Real News” today, we celebrated the people and events that make Pensacola special.

Why it matters: Our people make this place special.

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Visit Pensacola has kicked off National Travel and Tourism Week, the national annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, with a series of events. The Hospitality Hero Awards Ceremony and Luncheon is Thursday, May 11. The event honors deserving hospitality and tourism employees exceeding in the community. The winners will be announced on Thursday, May 11, at the Hospitality Hero Award Ceremony and Luncheon. Tickets are available here.

Paula Shell of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida talks about this weekend’s fundraiser, The Big Scoop, at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13.  Buy tickets here.

Mountainfilm on Tour brings the inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado, to the Pensacola Little Theatre on Saturday, May 13.

The show kicks off on May 13 with doors opening at 6 pm for live music by Michael Demaria, with films beginning at 7 pm. Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in Pensacola can be purchased online through the tour schedule page of the Mountainfilm website at www.mountainfilm.org.

And the full show – including how Gizmo did on his “Best in Show” bets:

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