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Hi Pensacola, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: A preservation guild for historic sites, a true crime murder mystery dinner, and a Friday the 13th tattoo special + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Grassroots push to restore heritage: Pensacola builder Nannette Chandler is working to form a Preservation Guild to crowd fund saving historic sites. The first project could be the once-endangered house at 1182 E. Lakeview Avenue — get all the details.
Live performances take center stage: WSRE’s StudioAmped 16th season kicked off March 5 at Pensacola State College with the first of six concerts. The music series continues on Thursdays at 9 p.m. each week — get all the details.
Early season beach safety update: Pensacola Beach Lifeguards returned Feb. 28 for preseason patrols. Hours are adjusted for Daylight Saving Time. Full coverage is expected Memorial Day weekend. Watch the flags and swim with caution — see adjusted hours and dates.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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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💎 Local business spotlight
Cue the curtain call: Whether you’re into musicals, quick-witted comedies, or an easy family night, Pensacola Little Theatre keeps the stage lively. A new production opens this week…local performers bringing the spark that makes live theatre still hit different.
Where to snag a snap: Dog House Pensacola serves Chicago-style builds, chili-slaw hounds, and a build-your-own lineup with your exact toppings. It’s an easy lunch or midweek fix, fast and satisfying… the kind of bite you squeeze in and celebrate later.
Your next read awaits: Open Books is a volunteer-run nonprofit bookstore turning your impulse paperbacks into real community impact through its Prison Book Project, while you browse eclectic shelves, chat with friendly locals, and feel just a bit better about that towering TBR pile.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Pensacola for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎷 Cat Daddy Blues Duo @ Five Sisters Blues Cafe | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Swing by for Blues on the Blocks as the Cat Daddy Blues Duo warms up your Thursday, and your joints, nicely. It’s the early weekend cheat we all deserve, easy listening, good neighbors, and just enough groove to count as exercise.
🖋 Friday the 13th @ Saints Ink Tattoos LLC. | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – Ready for the second Friday the 13th this year? Saints Ink is rolling out tattoos, piercings, henna, and yes, free food, so you can tempt fate and leave full. Pick a flash, swap spooky stories, and call it time well spent. Details on their page.
🌱 Mixed Plant Potting Design Workshop @ Bailey’s Produce & Nursery | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – If your porch pots look like they lost a bar fight with August, come learn container design in the garden. They’ll cover sun vs. shade picks, pairing plants with similar needs, and Gulf Coast tricks so your planters thrive, not just limp along.
🕵 True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Trade your true crime podcast for the real thing, and solve a whodunit between courses. At this interactive dinner, the actors hide in plain sight, the laughs are generous, and you might be the prime suspect by dessert, so bring your best poker face.
🏆 Stamped Film Festival Oscar Party 2026 @ Dorothy’s | Sunday (3/15) at 5:30 PM – Stamped is taking over Dorothy’s for an Oscars watch party with drink specials and Steel Pony food, plus a $10 suggested donation that keeps the fest free. Call the most winners, get your name on the trophy, and wear red carpet or couch chic.
🎤 Comedy Night @ Seville Quarter | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Think you know stand-up beyond Netflix? Nashville by way of Brooklyn comic Will Abeles hits town with sharp stories, a chart-topping iTunes album, and YouTube specials you can actually show your friends. Grab a drink, laugh loudly, pretend this counts as culture.
👒 Sip & Craft Hat Painting Party @ Maker’s Loft | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Trade the usual dinner-and-a-movie for a sip and craft night at Maker’s Loft, where you paint a vegan suede hat. Pick a beginner-friendly design, add a band, charm, or feather, and make something you will actually wear. Message For the Love of Hats to reserve.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Pensacola report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 87%
Showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
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