Pensacola Beat

10/05/2023

A long-planned major development in Downtown Pensacola has been redesigned and expanded to 9 stories. We've got the first look at the new plans. 🏗️

The Waverly Pensacola by Bearing Point Properties is set to break ground in early 2024.

One of the longest-planned major developments in downtown Pensacola has yet another update. The Waverly Pensacola, a condominium development being planned at the corner of Spring and Romana streets, is undergoing significant changes to accommodate the growing interest from potential buyers, accordin...

09/30/2023

Bring on the seafood! 🦀🦞🦐🦪

The Fiesta Pensacola Seafood Festival is set to make its highly-anticipated return for its annual celebration of all things seafood. The event, which has become a staple of the Pensacola community, promises to satisfy the taste buds of seafood aficionados and festival-goers alike. With a wealth of c...

09/27/2023

The more than $12 million project to transform Bruce Beach in Downtown Pensacola into a new park has certainly made progress — but don't get too excited just yet, as the City of Pensacola says the new park won't be opened until later next year.

Over the last several years, Pensacolians and visitors have eagerly awaited the reopening of Bruce Beach at the foot of Main and A streets in downtown Pensacola. Last year, construction officially kicked off on the first phase of the more than $12 million dollar project. While the first phase is nea...

09/27/2023

🌟 Big News! 🌟

The first phase of construction at Bruce Beach in Downtown Pensacola is nearly done. Phase 2 will begin next month and city officials told us that the park will reopen to the public in Fall 2024 🍂🌳

09/20/2023

The City of Pensacola is poised to become one of the few cities in the state to discontinue its curbside recycling program, effective October 1, leaving many residents wondering how they can continue their eco-friendly habits. ♻️

Thankfully, you can still continue to recycle while city figures out what to do next — you may just have to put in a little more legwork.

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Publix Escambia County Keep Pensacola Beautiful

The City of Pensacola is poised to become one of the few cities in the state to discontinue its curbside recycling program, effective October 1, leaving many residents wondering how they can continue their eco-friendly habits. While this may be disheartening news for many residents, there are opport...

09/19/2023

The Pensacola Ice Flyers join forces with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for a first-ever three-year partnership 🇺🇸 Get ready for 'Blue Angels Night' on Veterans Day this season! 🗓️

The Pensacola Ice Flyers, a prominent team in the Southern Professional Hockey League with four championships under their belt, have unveiled a three-year license agreement with the celebrated U.S. Navy Blue Angels. This agreement, set to extend until September 2026, promises a significant collabora...

09/18/2023

🏗️ A Louisiana development group's plans for a new 6-story mixed-used apartment building in Downtown Pensacola at the East Garden District has won conceptual approval from the City of Pensacola Architectural Review board.

Revised design plans from Stoa Group and Fifth Dimension Architecture call for 242 market-rate apartments, a multi-story parking garage, retail and restaurants, and a large coworking space.

The Pensacola Architectural Review Board has unanimously approved the conceptual design of a proposed six-story apartment project at Garden and Tarragona streets. The development, called The Heights at East Garden District, would encompass most of the large city block bounded by Garden, Jefferson, C...

09/17/2023

Got a knack for storytelling and a heart for our city? We need your voice!

We’re a new hyperlocal start-up news magazine here to tell Pensacola’s story to the world. If you’re interested in economic development, urban planning, history, progressive public policy, or cultural affairs and have a strong writing voice, we want you to come write for us.

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09/16/2023

Amidst the lingering uncertainties surrounding the JFK assassination, raised by a former Secret Service agent present in Dallas six decades ago, we delve deep into one of the most enigmatic theories linked to that fateful day. Brace yourselves for a riveting tale involving a resident of Pensacola, a shattered window, and a web of secrets and suspicion. 🕵️‍♂️🔦🤐

Hank Killam is a name that’s likely unfamiliar to most Pensacolians. While most today may not recognize his name, half a century ago, his mysterious death thrust this coastal city into the shadows of conspiracy and intrigue. What's the astonishing link between Hank Killam and the shocking assassin...

09/16/2023

☕ + 😺 = Purrrfectly Pensacola! Get ready for a new Feline Paradise at Coastal Cat Cafe! ☕🐾 Read more for the scoop on Pensacola's first feline-friendly coffee spot opening soon in Downtown Pensacola! ☕😻

The Tanyard Community Panhandle Animal Welfare Society

In the heart of Pensacola, a unique establishment is gearing up to redefine the way we enjoy our daily dose of caffeine. Coastal Cat Cafe, set to open its doors this October at 1508 West Garden St., promises not only exceptional coffee but also a heartwarming experience that's bound to leave a lasti...

09/15/2023

Are you ready for some healthy salad bowls and margaritas? 🥗🍹

There's a new to-go and pick-up restaurant and bar concept opening soon in Downtown Pensacola. We spoke with John Mascia, who is opening Salad N' Dash at the former Wells Fargo drive-thru on Jefferson Street.

You may have noticed that the downtown Wells Fargo bank drive-thru has shuttered, and there's been ongoing construction work near the southeast corner of Jefferson and Garden streets. A new to-go and pick-up restaurant space is currently under construction at the site, with the aim of repurposing th...

09/15/2023

Out with the old and in with the new: A Tennessee development group wants to build a 9-story Hilton dual-brand hotel (with a rooftop pool and bar) at a historic site in Downtown Pensacola. Those are going to be some killer views! 🏗️🌇

Plans have been filed for a major new development on South Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola that would bring another hotel to the city's urban core, further cementing the downtown area's growth in tourism. Chattanooga-0based 3H Group has submitted plan review documents for a new 9-story, 231-key...

12/06/2022

Over the years, Pensacola Beach has evolved from an isolated wild outpost only accessible by boat to a world-acclaimed destination.

Take a look back at the history of our local gem through these vintage historical photos .🏖️📷

Pensacolians and visitors alike have always been drawn to the beach no matter what era. While beach lovers have been a constant for more than a century, there have been many changes to Pensacola Beach, which today is recognized as one of the best beaches in America. Let’s take a look at Pensacola ...

11/30/2022

The City of Pensacola is looking for your input to make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more inclusive throughout the city. 🚲🚶♿🚍

Those who prticipate in the survey can be entered to win gift cards to local businesses.

Downtown PensacolaMayor D.C. ReevesTeniadé Broughton

If Pensacola's walkability or bikeability isn’t quite up to one’s taste (and there's plenty of evidence it isn't), the city is accepting public input on ideas and improvements citywide for its new active transportation plan. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Active Transportati...

11/30/2022

Come take a drive down memory lane with us as we look back at a collection of vintage photos of service stations, touring a much simpler time in Pensacola history.

A century ago in 1922, the price of gas was just around 22 cents per gallon and the sight of a passing automobile was still a relatively new phenomenon. With it, the rise of automobiles brought a whole new set of maintenance and expenses to their owners, including gasoline stations and repair shops....