Hi Pensacola, hope you’re having a great weekend! In today's in-case-you-missed-it edition: Raising Cane’s opening, a mega pet adoption event, and a Victorian mansion listing + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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01 — Worth knowing Most popular stories this weekThe three top stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New eatery opening soon: Raising Cane’s will open Tuesday, June 16 at Cordova Mall. First 30 customers enter to win free Cane’s for a year. First 200 combo purchases get a Box Combo card -- get the full details.
New Gulf Coast connection: Breeze Airways will launch a low-cost nonstop between San Antonio and Pensacola International Airport, a seasonal summer route flying Wednesdays and Saturdays, with one-way fares advertised from 50 dollars -- see the new flight route.
Victorian landmark on market: Pensacola’s 1890 Marzoni House was listed for $2.8 million, with 7,500 square feet across two structures, 12 suites, 13 and a half baths, restored in 2014 and Five-Star Airbnb Superhost -- see the full listing details.
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03 — On our radar
This week's top findsLocal spotlights your fellow readers loved last week.
Sip, play, repeat: Big, breezy, and very Pensacola, Coastal County Brewing pairs a sprawling beer garden with disc golf, a dog park, lawn games, and house-made brews alongside comfort-food favorites. This week, rally the crew, let the pups run, and find a lager, IPA, or fruited sour that becomes your summer go-to.
Breakfast plans, solved: Bistrology Breakfast & Brunch. brings serious weekend energy with towering pancake stacks, playful Benedicts, and coffee drinks that moonlight as desserts, plus a full bar if your OJ prefers company. Treat yourself this week, then text the group chat so no one misses out.
Southern, but make it fancy: When you want a grown-up dinner that still feels like the Gulf Coast, Restaurant Iron turns Southern staples into refined, seasonal plates and backs them with witty cocktails. It’s the spot for date nights, promotions, or any weeknight that deserves a little swagger downtown.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Sneak peek at next weekPlan ahead for the next seven days. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
☕ Table Talks at the Trust: Florida Suffragettes and Golden Cake @ Voices of Pensacola | Wednesday (6/17) at 12:00 PM – Lunchtime at Voices of Pensacola means history with a side of dessert chat. Food historian Monica Tapper dishes on Florida Suffragettes and Golden Cake, the grand finale of this year's Table Talks series. It's free, you bring the sandwich, they bring the stories.
🐾 Petco Love Florida Mega Pet Adoption Event @ Pensacola Humane Society | Friday (6/19) at 10:00 AM – Pensacola Humane Society is basically speed dating, but with fur and fewer red flags. The Florida Mega Pet Adoption brings tons of dogs and cats, with adoption fees covered, so you can upgrade your couch cuddle buddy, your step count, and your Instagram, responsibly.
🤝 UnityFest 2026 @ Adoration For A New Beginning Church | Friday (6/19) at 12:00 PM – Celebrate Juneteenth at a free community bash honoring emancipation and spotlighting Black culture, resilience, and unity. It is bigger and better this year, meaning more music, more food, and running into the neighbor you wave at from the mailbox, wrapped in joy, reflection, and solidarity.
🛍 Palafox Market @ Downtown Pensacola | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Yes, it is still on, even with the orange cones and detours. Palafox Market sprawls from MLK Jr. Plaza to Plaza Ferdinand with 200-plus local vendors, live music, and award-winning charm, aka fresh peaches, a croissant, and premium people-watching.
🚗 Drive to Fight Father's Day Car Show @ YourLife of Pensacola | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Father’s Day car show off N Davis Highway, with free entry for cars, all makes and models, $5 for lookers, and proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Let Dad wax about carburetors while you enjoy music, food, and the art of pretending you always liked chrome.
🏆 The 2nd Annual Women of Impact Awards Brunch & Day Party @ Hilton Garden Inn Pensaco | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – If your brunch routine needs more impact and less small talk, the second annual Women of Impact Awards serves Juneteenth spirit with mimosas, a fashion show, DJ Hale, and honors six local women. Dress in red, green, gold, or black, and bring celebratory stamina.
🪵 Faneology 2-Day Resin Accent Table Workshop @ Flip Flops on Palafox Vendor Mall | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from scrolling and make a resin accent table at Flip Flops on Palafox, a proper two-day workshop where you design, pour, and finish. Less Ikea, more I made this. Small group, guided help, and room for pressed flowers, photos, or glitter.
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06 — Announcement In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The Pensacola report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 38%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Most popular house this weekThis rare Seville Square District property brings more than 110 years of history to a prime .311-acre corner lot with frontage on both Florida Blanca and Romana streets. Just blocks from Bayfront Parkway and downtown, it offers walkable access to restaurants, entertainment, offices, and retail. First available since 1972, it is ripe for remodel or redevelopment.
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