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Morning P’Cola!

Pour yourself a glass of something cold. We made it to the weekend and it’s a beauty!

There’s a breeze outside with a salty scent from the Gulf that reminds me of summer and makes me think spring is settling in to stay. This weekend is all about fresh air, outdoor activities and sunshine. So, put on your flip flops and get ready to celebrate. It is a spectacular weekend in the Cradle of Naval Aviation.

See ya out there.

COMMUNITY & COUNTY NEWS

• Library Leadership: We have a new neighbor at the helm! Christal Bell-Rivera was just selected as our new Library Services Director to oversee all our West Florida Public Libraries.

• Galvez Landing Boat Ramp: Good news for the boaters—the ramp reopened this past Saturday after a quick maintenance break. It's ready for those spring fishing trips!

• Neighborly Cleanup: If you have kin in Brownsville South, today (Wednesday, March 11th) is their neighborhood cleanup day. It’s the perfect time to clear out those old appliances or furniture for free.

• Scam Alert: Be an angel and warn your readers about a Planning and Zoning scam. Some folks have been getting fake emails asking for immediate payment for rezoning requests—the county wants everyone to know those are fraudulent!

MARCH FORECAST  

Expect the lovely, quintessential Florida spring: plenty of mild, sunny days perfect for the beach, with temperatures easing into the 70s and a nice coastal breeze. Get outdoors P’COLA!

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THIS WEEK IN P’COLA

P’COLA this week is absolutely jam-packed!

Friday, March 13, 2026

• Ice Flyers vs. Macon Mayhem: Puck drops 7:00 PM Pensacola Bay Center ("The Hangar").

• "Little Shop of Horrors": Opening night Pensacola Little Theatre (400 S. Jefferson St.) 7:30 PM.

• Cinemas in the Sand: March 13 Elio 7:00 PM.

  

Saturday, March 14, 2026

• March 14 Shamrock Stroll 5K & Pet Parade Navarre Beach

• Blackwater 10-Mile & 5K Trail Run: Trail run through Blackwater River State Forest (Bear Lake Recreation Area). 8:00 AM.

• Beginning Birding Hike: A guided nature walk at Big Lagoon State Park 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

• Gulf Coast Whale Festival: Day 1 Pensacola Beach (Gulfside Pavilion) The "Whale and Marine Life" Puppet Parade 11:00 AM.

• Ice Flyers vs. Macon Mayhem (Game 2): Second match-up Pensacola Bay Center 7:00 PM.

• PLT Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" 7:30 PM at Pensacola Little Theatre.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

• Gulf Coast Whale Festival: Day 2 of activities and environmental exhibits Pensacola Beach (Gulfside Pavilion) all day.

• PLT Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" Matinee performance 2:30 PM at Pensacola Little Theatre.

Monday, March 16, 2026

• St. Patrick's Day Pre-Party: The start of a 4-day party at McGuire's Irish Pub. Expect live bands and Irish drink specials. 4:00 PM.

• Downtown Hoopfest (City Championships): The preliminary rounds for the city-wide youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament begin at Legion Field from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick's Day!)

• St. Patrick's Day Party: The official celebration! Live music in the tent and inside the pub, green beer, and the legendary Irish wakes flowing all day McGuire's Irish Pub  10:00 AM.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

• St. Patrick's Weekend Finale (McGuire's): The final day of celebration at McGuire's Irish Pub 6:00 PM.

• Downtown Hoopfest (Semi-Finals): The next round of the youth tournament at Legion Field from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

• Mainly Marathons Gulf Coast Series (Day 4): Marathon, Half, 10K, and 5K options. Big Lagoon State Park 8:00 AM.

• PLT Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors": 7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre

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UPCOMING EVENTS   

CIVIL PARK & BUSINESS NEWS

CITY EVENTS - CALENDAR

PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART - Live Mural painting

Saturday, March 14. Pensacola’s Museum of Art’s 9th Annual CUBED Event! This year's live painting event will take place on Saturday, March 14. Selected artists received a $500 stipend to complete their mural. If you'd like to get a look at the CUBED murals, a magnificent display of local artistry, they are fixing to be on display in the Historic Trust Museum Plaza in downtown Pensacola for right around a year.

PENSACOLA REAL ESTATE

NEW CONSTRUCTION BOOM = HUGE INCENTIVES FOR YOU!

This market is a game-changer for buyers, because builders need to move their inventory, so they are offer incredible, almost 'pre-pandemic' amazing deals:

• Lower Interest Rates: Forget trying to pay your bank to buy down rate; the builders are doing it for you!

• Closing Cost Assistance: Builders are offering thousands of dollars to cover a buyer’s closing costs, reducing or even eliminating the cash needed to close the deal.

• "Freebies" as the Standard: Need a new refrigerator, washer, and dryer? Many builders are including an appliance package, blinds, and even fenced backyards as part of the purchase price.

The majority of Pensacola’s new construction homes are focused within three areas of Pensacola:

1- Beulah: Think of it as the 'suburban paradise' of Pensacola: brand-new schools (like the new Beulah Middle School), new stores, new parks and easy access to I-10 for commuters.

2 -Perdido Key & SW Escambia: Perdido is bustling with new townhome developments, offering 'beach lifestyle' housing without the multi-million dollar price tag of a Gulf-front single-family home.

3 -Cantonment: North of 9 mile continues to grow steadily, offering larger lots and a quieter, more rural feel, with builders focusing on family-friendly subdivisions.

Haiden Shemer, Trusted Real Estate Advisor. TEXT: 850.533.2914 for a list of homes in your price range or to discuss the next steps to buying a home.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 2026

• March 13 PLT Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors": Opening night Pensacola Little Theatre 7:30 PM.

• March 14 Gulf Coast Whale Festival: Day 1 of the celebration Pensacola Beach (Gulfside Pavilion) all day.

• March 14 St. Paddy's Weekend Bar Crawl / Vinyl Music Hall / 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

• March 15 Movie in the Park: "The Goonies" Blue Wahoos Stadium (Maritime Park) Gates open 6:00 PM; movie starts at 7:00 PM

• March 16 St. Patrick's Weekend Celebration (McGuire's): The start of a 4-day party at McGuire's Irish Pub.

• March 17 39th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl / Pensacola Beach / (Starts at Crabs) 9:00 AM with Irish Breakfast. This is the island’s signature event—just follow the sea of green along the boardwalk.

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

MARCH 2026

• March 13 Pop Fiction Live Bamboo Willie's / 8:00 PM

• March 13 Pensacola Opera: Oklahoma! Saenger Theatre / 7:30 PM

• March 14 Mersiv Laguna’s Beach Bar

• March 15 Jarred McConnell & The High Aces Bamboo Willie's / 3:00 PM

• March 15 Pensacola Opera: Oklahoma! Saenger Theatre / 1:00 PM

• March 17 The High Aces (St. Paddy's Day)Bamboo Willie's / 12:00 PM

• March 20 Rakim Vinyl Music Hall / 7:00 PM

• March 20 The Magic of Motown Saenger Theatre / 7:30 PM

• March 21 Third Day & Zach Williams Pensacola Bay Ctr. / 7:00 PM

• March 21 Hotel California Eagles Tribute Saenger Theatre / 8:00 PM

• March 22 Swan Lake World Ballet Saenger Theatre / 7:00 PM

• March 28 PSO: Symphonic Spectacular Saenger Theatre / 7:30 PM

• March 28 Robert Lester Folsom The Handlebar / 7:00 PM

• March 31 Varials & Unity TX The Handlebar / 7:00 PM

• THE HANDLEBAR

• BAMBOO WILLIES

• LAGUNA’S

• VINYL MUSIC HALL

• SEVILLE QUARTER

• PENSACOLA OPERA

SPORTS

PENSACOLA- Calendar

• MONDAYS MONDAY DOG RUN

• THURSDAYS FLEET FEET

  TEAM SPORTS

• March 14 Ice Flyers vs. Macon Mayhem (Game 2) Pensacola Bay Center 7:00 PM

• March 16 Downtown Hoopfest (City Championships): The preliminary rounds for the city-wide youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament / Legion Field 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

• March 18 Downtown Hoopfest (Semi-Finals)Legion Field 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

• March 28 Ice Flyers vs. Birmingham Bay Center

  RUNNING & TRAIL EVENTS

• March 14 Shamrock Stroll 5K & Pet Parade Navarre Beach

• March 19 Flora-Bama Beach Run/Walk for America’s Warriors

• March 19 Gulf Coast Series (Day 4-This series moves to a different city every day) Big Lagoon State Park Marathon, Half, 10K, and 5K options on park trails.

• March 21st Blackwater 10-Mile & 5K Trail Run

• March 28 Bayou Hills Run Bayview Park 5K & 10K Championships.

  PICKLE BALL, HIKING, SWIM & SURF…

• March 14–15 Luck O' the Paddle Navarre (Hidden Creek) / A St. Paddy’s themed pickleball tournament.

• Weekend Surf Lessons Pensacola Beach / Early spring swells start picking up; check with Innerlight surf shop for clinics.

• Daily 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.

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