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Hi Pensacola, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Wild West Piratefest, Mahler’s “Resurrection” symphony, and National Day of Unplugging + plenty of reasons to put on real pants 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
Fresh flavors in town: Chef Eddy’s Thai Express opened Feb. 20 at 7700 W. Fairfield Dr. in Pensacola, serving Crispy Pad Thai with shrimp, Ramen Hotpot Seafood, and Eddy’s Fried Rice — read the full story.
Spotlighting tech’s hidden toll: Escambia County Public Schools will observe the National Day of Unplugging on March 6, encouraging students to put devices aside for activities and conversations that build mental health and connection — read the full story.
Parish dinners for neighbors: Friday Lenten fish frys continue 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Thomas by the Sea, Orange Beach, benefiting charities, with gatherings at Our Lady of the Gulf and Holy Spirit — get menu and locations.
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
Smash-burger fix: At Harry’s Proper Burger, smash patties arrive with lacy edges and a deep, salty sear, alongside hand-cut fries cooked in beef tallow worth defending. It’s weeknight-easy and hangout-friendly… the kind of reliably craveable meal you reach for when you don’t want to overthink dinner.
Lace up and roll: Dreamland Skate Center keeps Pensacola gliding on a smooth, baby-blue floor, with arcade prizes and cosmic light-and-sound skates that turn laps into a mini concert. Perfect for a midweek reset, the vibe is easy, the groove comes naturally, and the nostalgia hits just right.
Planes up close: At National Naval Aviation Museum, wander among historic aircraft, hop into flight simulators, and catch a giant-screen flick, perfect for a midweek reset or weekend wander. Even if it’s been a while, the galleries still deliver that time-travel buzz right here in Pensacola.
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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📆 Pensacola for grown ups
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🌴 Palm and Tropical Recovery Workshop @ Bailey’s Produce & Nursery | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Cold snap turn your palms crispy? Bailey’s Produce hosts a recovery workshop to sort what’s toast and what’s just playing possum, when to prune, when to step away, and how to nurse those tropical divas back, no chainsaw bravado required, just practical, local know-how.
🥣 Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl @ Brownsville Community Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Pick a handmade bowl, sip wine, and sample the best local soups, all while your ticket funds 30 meals for neighbors who need them. Come for the slurp and pottery demo, leave with art you’ll actually use, and feel pleasantly self-righteous.
🎷 Charlie & the Hammerheads @ Five Sisters Blues Cafe | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Blues is back on the Blocks, and 5 Sisters Blues Cafe is serving it hot with Charlie & the Hammerheads. Slide in for smoky riffs, strong pours, and that sweet spot between toe-tapping and slow-swaying. Consider it therapy you can dance to, no appointment required.
🌳 Arbor Day Market @ UWF Edward Ball Nature Trail | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – UWF’s Arbor Day Market lets you roam the trail, snag free native fruit trees, and hear Master Gardeners tell you what your yard wants. Expect guided walks and the Fire & Nature Festival with food trucks and live burn demos, limit two trees per household.
☠ 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.
🍷 Wine on the Water @ Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re a rosé loyalist or a craft beer contrarian, the Grand Tasting at Blue Wahoos Stadium pours wine, bubbles, craft beer, mocktails, and bites with a Pensacola Bay backdrop. Second annual, and every dollar benefits Sacred Heart’s care for local women, and kids.
🎼 Mahler Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” @ Saenger Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to feel something real, Mahler’s Resurrection delivers. Massive orchestra, offstage brass, UWF Singers and Choral Society of Pensacola, plus Martha Guth and Susan Platts, in a sweeping, no intermission performance ending in goosebumps, so skip the big soda.
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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: 65°F – Precip: 14%
Partly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. 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.
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