2025 Symphony Sparks & Stars

Host Rick Outzen sits down with attorney Peter Mougey to discuss Pensacola's beloved 4th of July Symphony celebration, now in its ninth year. Mougey shares the inspiring story of how he and his wife Katrina revived this community tradition after it had faded due to budget constraints, personally signing a three-year, $100,000 contract to bring the symphony back from playing in nearby towns to performing at Pensacola's waterfront amphitheater.The conversation also explores Mougey's other community initiatives, including the legal community's sponsorship of downtown plantings along Palafox Street and his groundbreaking "Food is Medicine" program. A heartwarming episode about community leadership, patriotic celebration, and the power of individuals stepping up to make their city better.