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Morning P’Cola!

Good morning, P’Cola neighbors and friends!

I hope this finds you with a cool breeze at your back as we settle into these glorious May afternoons. Do keep an eye on the horizon. The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is fast approaching and while we pray for calm waters, it never hurts to be prepared. This year’s list of names is already out—ranging from Arthur and Bertha to Sally and Teddy. Let’s hope those names stay strictly on the paper and away from our shores!

In the meantime, our hearts are swelling with pride as we kick off Pensacola Navy Days. It’s time to honor the brave men and women who call NAS Pensacola home. If you see a sailor in town, do lean in and offer a warm "thank you" for their honorable service.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the P’Cola Mom’s - we sure do appreciate you! You’ve been the calm in the storm and the heart of this family. Thank you for raising us with enough grace to know better and enough grit to do better.

As we look toward the week ahead, I wish you nothing but sunshine, good neighbors, and the kind of peace only a Gulf Coast sunset can provide.

See ya out there.

COMMUNITY & COUNTY NEWS

• NAS Pensacola Reopens: Beginning this past May 5, 2026, NAS Pensacola has resumed public access seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

• Beulah Regional Park is officially back open and looking better than a blue ribbon at the Fair! They’ve gone and added a brand-new splash pad to keep the young’uns cool and some fancy pickleball courts for the rest of us. Check it out at Beulah Regional Park .

• Sea Turtle Season: Nesting season officially began on May 1st. It’s a labor of love, y'all. Volunteers are out there daily on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, patrolling the dunes and the shoreline looking for nesting’s and other sea turtle activity. (Daily patrols on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key). Lights Out: Bright lights can disturb nesting sea turtles and disorient adults and hatchlings on the beach. When visiting the beach after dark, keep cell phones and flashlights off. Instead, use a red flashlight or no light at all. For beachfront homes, turn off exterior lights when not in use and keep blinds and curtains shut after sunset.

• Fire Danger: Escambia County Fire Rescue has issued warnings regarding outdoor burning due to dry conditions.

• Renovations at Perdido Kids Park The dust is finally flyin' over at Perdido Kids Park as the crews started haulin' in brand-new playground gear this week. We’re fixin' to have ourselves a grand reopening this July—provided the Florida weather cooperates!

MARCH FORECAST  

Get ready to soak it up, Pensacola! You can turn off your sprinklers for a day or 3. We start off with a few refreshing raindrops and weekend thunder to keep the gardens happy, don't worry—the sun is fixin' to come out!

We’re lookin’ at a beautiful clearing early in the week with nothing but bright, sunny smiles and gorgeous partly cloudy skies. With temperatures climbing from a comfortable 72°F all the way to a perfect 82°F.

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THIS WEEK in P’COLA

Friday, May 8, 2026

• PENSACOLA NAVY DAYS

• From the Ground Up Community Garden Clean Up: 9:00 -12:00 PM at 501 N Hayne St, Pensacola

• Navy Days Ship Tours (USCG Cutter Dolphin): 10:00 – 5:00 PM at Plaza DeLuna, Pensacola

  

• Pensacola Children’s Chorus: Showtime: 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM at Pensacola Little Theatre / Saenger Theatre

• Movie Night at Laguna’s: Moana 2: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Laguna’s Beach Bar + Grill

• Night at the Museum Gala: 6:30 PM at National Naval Aviation Museum

• Disney On Ice: Jump In: 7:00 PM at Pensacola Bay Center

• Bohemian Stardust (White Tie Rock Ensemble): 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM at Laguna’s / OWA Theater 

• Battle of Pensacola Commemoration: Downtown Pensacola. Honoring the 1781 victory with historical ceremonies.

• Bands on the Blackwater: 7:00 PM | 5165 Willing St, Milton. Free outdoor concert series featuring local talent.

  

Saturday, May 9, 2026

• PENSACOLA NAVY DAYS

• Navy Days 4K Run/Walk: 8:00 AM at Plaza DeLuna to Veterans Memorial Park

• Navy Days Fun Fest: 9:00 AM at Plaza DeLuna

• Navy Days Parade: 10:00 AM along Pensacola's waterfront

• Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Disney On Ice: Jump In: Multiple shows at Pensacola Bay Center

• Bohemian Stardust (White Tie Rock Ensemble): 12:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Final show) at Laguna’s / OWA Theater 

• Palafox Market: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | MLK Plaza, Downtown.

• Mom’s Night at Southern Raceway: 7:00 PM | Southern Raceway

  

• PIK-ITZ Open Air market 9-2:00pm over 30 vendors selling local art, crafts, baked goods, dairy products, honey and plenty of fun surprises

Sunday, May 10, 2026 (MOTHER’s DAY!)

• Mother's Day Brunch Experiences:

  • Jackson’s Steakhouse: Downtown Pensacola (Brunch & Dinner).

  • Seville Quarter: 60s Murder Mystery Brunch.

  • The Wharf Fish & Oyster Co.: Gulf Breeze.

• Navy Days Sunday Concert (The Modern Eldorados): 6:00 PM at Museum Plaza

• Day Karaoke: Every Sunday at 16 S. Palafox Place, Downtown Pensacola 

Monday, May 11, 2026

• City Council/Civic Meeting: 3:30 – 4:30 PM at Pensacola City Hall/Event Location 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

• May Business After Hours: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at Pensacola Beach Chamber locations

• Bands on the Beach (Cristi Dee & Bad Juju): 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach 

  

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• PSC Graduation Ceremony 2026: All day at Pensacola Bay Center

• Sunset Yoga at Laguna’s: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Laguna’s Beach Bar

• George Thorogood & The Destroyers: 7:30 PM | Saenger Theatre, Pensacola.

• Dueling Piano Show: 8:00 PM | Rosie O’Grady’s (Seville Quarter), Pensacola.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

• Sal Vulcano Live: 6:00 PM at Saenger Theatre, Pensacola 

• 2026 Perdido Palooza Craft & Vendor Market at the Warrior Beer Company. Hosted by the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce.

  

• The Art of Matcha: 6:00 PM | Adonna's Garden St. Cafe, Pensacola.

• The Navarre Whiskey Society: Evening | Navarre (Check Chamber of Commerce for location).

• Empowering Grief, Inspiring Hope Gala: Navarre Beach. Supporting grief education and scholarships.

• Live Music with Michael J. McCartan: Five Sisters Blues Café

• Blue Angels Autograph Day (May 14): After their morning practice, the team sticks around the Naval Aviation Museum to sign posters.

CIVIL, PARK & BUSINESS NEWS

CITY EVENTS - CALENDAR 

2026 ATLANTIC OCEAN ~ Hurricane Season

Seasonal Forecast Outlook: Initial forecasts from Colorado State University (CSU) point toward a season that's a bit quieter than usual, largely because of an emerging El Niño pattern.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) oversees this named storm list, recycling the names every six years. However, names of particularly destructive or fatal storms are retired from use (Leah joins the 2026 rotation as a replacement for Laura, which was retired after 2020).

PENSACOLA REAL ESTATE

Introducing, Red Feather, premier luxury homes by Rothfeder Real Estate, downtown Pensacola’s latest urban living mini community. The project is a collection of 11 luxury townhomes designed to offer a "low-maintenance, high-style" lifestyle with a 32502 zip code.

Red Feather is positioned just one block off Palafox Street. The project coincides with the city’s 2026 infrastructure overhaul, which is widening sidewalks and adding 42 new trees to the corridor, directly increasing the property's "curb appeal" and long-term value.

The developer emphasized "Gulf Coast resilience" offering solid concrete block (CMU) for storm surge protection and sound dampening. The exterior is a sophisticated mix of brick, stucco, and Hardie fiber cement. All residences feature impact-rated windows, engineered for hurricane-force winds while maintaining a high-end wood interior finish. All have commercial-grade TPO flat roofing, known for its longevity and energy efficiency in the Florida sun.

These three-story residences lean heavily into the "Chef's Kitchen" and "Smart Home" trends. Standard units include Viking appliances, 10-foot custom cabinetry, and designer quartz countertops. Every home includes a developer credit for a PVE37 air-powered elevator, a sleek, space-saving vacuum elevator that eliminates the need for a bulky hoist way. Layouts include 3 to 5 bedrooms with roughly 2,250 to 3,200 sq. ft. of living space. The gated community includes a private, irrigated dog park. As of early 2026, the project is under active construction with several units already pre-sold.

 RedFeatherPensacola.com

• Entry Price: Approx. 2,250 sq. ft. start around $1.3 Mil.

• Premium Units: Approx. 3,200+ sq. ft. are listed as high as $2.1 Mil.

• HOA: $267/month ($3,200 annually) which is relatively low for luxury downtown living; covers grounds maintenance, pest control, and common area insurance. Would you like to tour a home?

Call / Text / Email Anytime!

Haiden Shemer / Lokation Real Estate / 850.533.2914

MAY’S EVENTS

• May 8: Disney On Ice: Jump In — 7:00 PM (Pensacola Bay Center)

• May 8: Pensacola Children's Chorus: Showtime 2026 — 7:30 PM (Pensacola Saenger Theatre)

• May 8: 2026 Songwriters Festival — 7:30 PM (Various Downtown Pensacola Venues)

• May 9: Art in the Park Festival — 9:00 AM (Heritage Park, Foley)

• May 9: Fort Morgan Seafood Festival — 10:00 AM (The Fort Morgan State Historic Site)

• May 9: Pensacola Beach Art and Wine Festival — 11:00 AM (Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach)

• May 10: Pensacola Blue Wahoos Home Game — 4:05 PM (Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola)

• May 12: Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall, and Beyond — 6:30 PM (Pensacola Saenger Theatre)

• May 12: Orange Beach Billfish Classic — 8:00 AM (The Wharf, Orange Beach)

• May 13: George Thorougood & The Destroyers — 7:30 PM (Pensacola Saenger Theatre)

• May 15: Venture Out Nature Festival — 9:00 AM (Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores)

• May 15: CINEMAS in the SAND: Zootopia 2

• May 16: Slammedenuff Car Show — 1:00 PM (Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds)

• May 18: 11th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off — 5:00 PM (The Wharf, Orange Beach)

• May 19: Blue Angels Practice Flight — 10:30 AM (NAS Pensacola/National Naval Aviation Museum)

• May 20: Blue Angels Practice Flight — 10:30 AM (NAS Pensacola/National Naval Aviation Museum

• May 22: Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at OWA — 12:00 PM (Downtown OWA, Foley)

• May 22: Micro Wrestling Federation Performance — 8:00 PM (Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola)

• May 23: LuLuPalooza Music Festival — 11:00 AM (LuLu’s, Gulf Shores)

• May 23: The Graffiti Bridge 5k / RunPensacola.com

• May 26: Blue Angels Practice Flight — 10:30 AM (NAS Pensacola/National Naval Aviation Museum)

• May 27: Blue Angels Practice Flight — 10:30 AM (NAS Pensacola/National Naval Aviation Museum)

Mercy, what a lineup! We’re gonna be busier than a crab at a seafood boil!

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

MAY 2026

• May 8 – Cradle of Filth – Vinyl Music Hall – 7:00 PM

• May 8 – Pensacola Children's Chorus: Showtime 2026 – Saenger Theatre – 7:30 PM

• May 9 – Demon Hunter – Vinyl Music Hall – 7:30 PM

• May 9 – Pensacola Children's Chorus: Showtime 2026 – Saenger Theatre – 7:30 PM

• May 10 – Pensacola Children's Chorus: Showtime 2026 – Saenger Theatre – 2:30 PM

• May 12 – Cristi Dee and BAD JUJU (Bands on the Beach) – Gulfside Pavilion – 7:00 PM

• May 12 – Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall, and Beyond – Saenger Theatre – 7:30 PM

• May 13 – George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Saenger Theatre – 7:30 PM

• May 15 – Hot In Herre: 2000's Dance Party – Vinyl Music Hall – 9:30 PM

• May 16 – Gasolina Reggaeton Party – Vinyl Music Hall – 9:00 PM

• May 17 – Broadway Lights: Adventures In Neverland – Saenger Theatre – 2:00 PM

• May 19 – Vibe Irie (Bands on the Beach) – Gulfside Pavilion – 7:00 PM

• May 19 – Iration – Vinyl Music Hall – 7:00 PM

• May 26 – Modern Eldorados (Bands on the Beach) – Gulfside Pavilion – 7:00 PM

• May 28 –38 Special: 50 Year Legacy Tour – Saenger Theatre – 7:00 PM

• THE HANDLEBAR

• BAMBOO WILLIES

• LAGUNA’S

• VINYL MUSIC HALL

• SEVILLE QUARTER

• PENSACOLA OPERA

• THE SALTY ROSE

SPORTS

PENSACOLA- Calendar

GENERAL EVENTS

• May 8 – Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos – Blue Wahoos Stadium – 6:05 PM

• May 9 – Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos – Blue Wahoos Stadium – 6:05 PM

• May 10 – Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos – Blue Wahoos Stadium – 4:05 PM

• May 12 – Pensacola FC vs. Legacy FC (Women's Soccer) – Ashton Brosnaham Stadium – 4:00 PM

• May 15 – Road To The Snowflake #2 (Late Model Racing) – Five Flags Speedway – 8:00 PM

• May 16 – Slammedenuff Car Show – Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds – 1:00 PM

• May 29 – Kid’s Bike Races + Racing – Five Flags Speedway – 7:00 PM

• May 30 – Pensacola FC vs. Valdosta FC (Women's Soccer) – Ashton Brosnaham Stadium – 4:00 PM

RUNNING & TRAIL EVENTS (RUN)

• MONDAYS MONDAY DOG RUN

• THURSDAYS FLEET FEET

• EVENTS: 

  • May 9 – St. John Sunset Run 5K – St. John Episcopal Church (Warrington) – 5:30 PM

  • May 9 – Leftover 4 Miler & Kids Run – Pensacola Beach – 8:00 AM

  • May 9 – Pensacola Navy Days 4K – Downtown Pensacola – 8:00 AM

  • May 9 – Rec Plex North parkrun 5K – UWF Rec Plex North – 7:30 AM

  • May 16 – Waves 2 Wine 5K – Gulf Breeze to Pensacola Beach – 7:30 AM

  • May 16 – Rec Plex North parkrun 5K – UWF Rec Plex North – 7:30 AM

  • May 23 – Graffiti Bridge 5K – 17th Avenue (Graffiti Bridge) – 7:30 AM

  • May 23 – Rec Plex North parkrun 5K – UWF Rec Plex North – 7:30 AM

  • May 30 – Rec Plex North parkrun 5K – UWF Rec Plex North – 7:30 AM

MORE SPORTS/ MORE EVENTS including… Equestrian, Pickleball, Paddle board, Hiking, Surfing, Kyacking, Soccer

• May 16 – Pensacola Red, White & Blue Hunter Jumper Show – Escambia County Equestrian Center – 8:00 AM

• May 16 – ECT Summer Slam Pickleball: Men's Doubles/Women's Singles – Niceville (Oakmont Dr) – 8:00 AM

• May 17 – Pensacola Red, White & Blue Hunter Jumper Show – Escambia County Equestrian Center – 8:00 AM

• May 17 – ECT Summer Slam Pickleball: Mixed Doubles – Niceville (Oakmont Dr) – 8:00 AM

• May 22 – "Under the Lights" Schooling Show & Clinic – Escambia County Equestrian Center – 5:00 PM

• May 23 – "Under the Lights" Schooling Show & Clinic – Escambia County Equestrian Center – 8:00 AM 

• Hiking the Loop UWF Main Campus 20+ miles of trails for all skill levels (Nature Trail & West Campus). Best accessed from the Pate Street Trailhead (11969 Pate St.). It’s free to park there, and you can pick up the trail right from the lot.

• If you're lookin' for a casual game of soccer or pickleball, the Vickrey Resource Center and Bayview Park usually have folks out playin' pickup games most weekday evenings when the weather is this nice.

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