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Hello Pensacola! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Veterans SkillBridge expansion, a long-stalled Superfund cleanup, and Wild West Piratefest + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Wider routes into local government: Veterans Florida and the City of Pensacola have expanded their SkillBridge partnership, adding a citywide agreement that places transitioning servicemembers in training and internships across departments to kickstart civilian careers — see what’s in the agreement.
Decades-old pollution plan advances: After 43 years on the Superfund list, Sanders Beach’s creosote site could see yard cleanups this summer, with bids expected this month, though a funding gap still threatens full cleanup — see timeline and funding outlook.
Coastal restoration moves forward: A $35 million effort to rebuild 8.1 miles of Pensacola Beach is nearing completion, as crews install the last sand pipeline, the first renourishment here in a decade — read about both beach projects.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Time to upgrade gear: When your weekend plan includes Blackwater trails, bay paddles, or a spontaneous climb, Weatherford’s has the know-how and gear to dial in your kit without drama. Friendly folks, legit brands, and a laid-back vibe make this your nudge to finally retire that frayed pack.
Tapas, but make it Asian: Craving crisp tuna tataki, shareable Southeast Asian bites, or a roll that just hits? Khon’s on Palafox is a relaxed downtown hang for splitting plates, clinking cocktails, and treating the Palafox strip like your living room, only with better lighting.
Stay-close screen time: Stick close with The Ridge Cinema 8, showing first-run flicks and 3D when it lands, minus the multiplex chaos. It’s the no-fuss move for a weeknight escape or a spur-of-the-moment matinee when the couch calls but your brain wants popcorn.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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👑 Six: Teen Edition @ Pensacola Little Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Think you know your Tudor gossip? Local teens turn it into a pop concert in SIX: Teen Edition at Treehouse Theatre, with six queens swapping footnotes for mic drops, fierce choreography, and real-deal girl power. Bring your teens, your curiosity, and your inner backup dancer.
🛍 Palafox Market @ Downtown Pensacola | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to brave downtown construction on a Saturday, this is it. The award-winning Palafox Market rolls on, rain or shine, across MLK Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand with 200+ local vendors, live music, and ways to support local.
☠ Wild West Piratefest @ Five Flags Speedway | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been craving a time machine that runs on turkey legs and mead, Five Flags is hosting a mashup of jousting knights, pirate shanties, and Wild West showdowns. Expect firebreathers, camel rides, Irish pub tunes, a craft bazaar, and dangerously good fair food.
🏀 Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships Fan Fest @ Pensacola Bay Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Sun Belt hoops is back, so bring the crew to Bay Center for Fan Fest, free, with games, food, and bands. Kids 3–12 can burn energy on the Dribble Drive, snag a free ball and two tickets, then dribble into the arena; only 750 spots.
💵 Chump Change @ Odd Colony Brewing Co. | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Back for year four, bring couch-cushion fortune to Odd Colony for a school carnival raising money for local teachers. Big Jerk Soda is dropping a limited release soda, Lensea Film shows slick video, plus bake sale, pizza party, and all nostalgia, minus the PTA drama.
🏰 Jay Moody @ Five Flags Speedway | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire gets a soundtrack upgrade when Jay Moody goes full medieval with rowdy pub tunes, rebel songs, sea shanties, and more. It’s the perfect excuse to clutch a turkey leg, hum along, and pretend your HOA never happened.
🥗 Second Sunday Salad @ Headz Up Beauty and Barber | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Second Sunday calls for salad that, for once, does something. Grab a bowl, make a donation, or spread the word, and help fund Creative Handz of Pensacola’s life skills, confidence, and cosmetology education for local girls. Turns love into purpose, one forkful at a time.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Pensacola report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 1%
Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Areas of fog after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 13%
Areas of fog before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
At Admirals Row on the southern tip of Palafox Street, this completed 2-bed, 2-bath waterfront residence is one of only two ready now, showcasing views of Pensacola Bay, Palafox Marina, and Blue Wahoos Stadium. Ten-foot ceilings and glass walls meet concrete and steel. A Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove kitchen shines. Two gated garage spaces and private climate-controlled storage add ease.
Take a peek inside →
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