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DISCOVER ⌂ P’COLA

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March 06, 2026

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DISCOVER THE BEST EVENTS, HIDDEN GEMS, AND LOCAL STORIES.

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Morning P’Cola,

Springtime in Pensacola doesn't just arrive; she makes a grand entrance, shaking off the winter chill like a wet dog on a porch. The azaleas are already blushing deep pink, and that sweet, heavy scent of jasmine is starting to drift through the screen doors.

March means the wisteria is draping over the fences like fine lace, and the Gulf is turning that particular shade of emerald that’ll make you forget every winter day we’ve had.

We are Discover P’COLA, Pensacola’s #1 newsletter. We’ve got local insights, local events, local news & weather; we’ve got it all! Take your time, read and enjoy.

See ya out there.

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MARCH FORECAST

The classic proverb says March "comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Here in Pensacola, that "lion" can show up as a final, surprising cold snap - we call ‘em "blackberry winters" also known as brisk, windy days off the Gulf that make the azaleas shake.

THIS WEEK IN P’COLA

Sports

Sun Belt Basketball Championships: Pensacola Bay Center.
Friday, Mar 6 Quarterfinals (Women) / Second Round (Men).
Saturday, Mar 7 Quarterfinals (Men) +

Sun Belt Dribble Drive ~Youth event!

March 7 2:00pm

A free event for children (ages 3–12) to be part of the March Madness magic. Kids get to dribble their basketballs from the outdoor plaza right into the Bay Center arena.

FREE Basketball

FREE T-shirt

2 FREE tickets to the Women’s Quarterfinal game at 2:30 PM.

Sunday, Mar 8 Semifinals.
Monday, Mar 9 Championship Games.
McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K😀 McGuire's Irish Pub
Saturday, March 7 America's largest prediction run. 9:00 AM
Bill Bond League Opening Day
Saturday, March 7
Perdido Bay Flag Football
Sunday, March 8 11U and 14U matchups 2:00 PM
Sand Volleyball The Oar House
Thursday March 5 or Monday March 9
Kickball
Wednesday March 11 Adult league @ Lions Park

Festivals & Community

Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair
March 7–8 Five Flags Speedway. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gulf Coast Whale Festival:
Saturday, March 7 Gulfside Pavilion Pensacola Beach. 9:00 – 3:00 PM.
Wine on the Water
Saturday, March 7 Food & wine festival Blue Wahoos Stadium 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
Event Venue Expo:
Friday, March 6 The Landing on Pensacola Beach 2:00 – 8:00 PM.

Theatre & Live Music

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra:
Saturday, March 7 Performing Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 Saenger Theatre 7:30 PM.
K-Pop Warriors:
Saturday, March 7 Amos Performance Studio 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM.
Live Music at Bamboo Willie’s:
Thursday, March 12 Featuring The Collective 8:00 PM.

PARADES

Marine Life Puppet Parade:
Saturday, March 7 Pensacola Beach Whale Festival.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CIVIL PARK & BUSINESS NEWS

CITY EVENTS - CALENDAR

Project Maeve.

The City of Pensacola is currently in active negotiations for a $76 million Triumph Gulf Coast grant. The project will establish the Southeastern headquarters for Birdon America Inc. at the Port of Pensacola. It is projected to create 2,000 jobs, making it the second-largest employer in the city, trailing Baptist Health Care. Mayor D.C. Reeves goal is about shifting the Port’s identity from traditional cargo to high-value, specialized maritime manufacturing.

Aerospace Expansion (ST Engineering) @ PNS

Construction is moving full steam ahead on the third hangar at Pensacola International Airport. This is part of the $210mil complex designed to turn Pensacola into a global hub for aircraft maintenance. As of this week, the facility is on track to begin operations in the second half of 2026.

Innisfree Hotel

Announcing the grand opening of The Landing on Pensacola Beach. A major reimagining of waterfront space with the intent to capture the "event tourism" market. A Vendor Expo is scheduled for Friday, March 6, to signal their entry into the high-end corporate and wedding market.

PENSACOLA REAL ESTATE

Our Pensacola housing market is finally normalizing. The luxury tier still hits a median of $1.1M. Local starter homes hover around $232k. The general shift toward stability means one thing for local residents: now is the time to buy. In a stabilizing market, investing in a home provides long-term security and equity that renting simply cannot match. If you’re on the fence, make this the year to secure your future and choose to buy instead of rent.

"Sugar, in a market as steady as ours, paying rent is just like watering your neighbor's garden—you're doing all the work, but they're the ones getting the prize roses. It’s high time you claimed your own little piece of Pensacola sunshine and started growing some equity of your very own."

FIVE INTELLIGENT REASONS TO BUY

#1 If you plan to stay for 3+ years.
#2 Homeownership Equity - Pay yourself instead of handing an average of $21,000 per year to the landlord.
#3 Buying protects you from annual rent increases; 4–7% which can add over $10,000* to your rent in just a few years.
#4 FL Tax Benefits may be applied by deducting mortgage interest and property taxes from federal income tax.
#5 Florida's Homestead Exemption - provides additional protection and tax reductions for primary residences.

Buying in Pensacola is simply planting your own shade tree instead of paying a landlord for the privilege of sitting under his. Would you like me to find some local listings so you can start growing your own roots?

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

_{Sponsored by Haiden Shemer / Lokation Real Estate / Local to P’Cola / Trusted Real Estate advisor}

*_{While buying in Pensacola offers the chance to build equity in a stable market, remember that homeownership comes with variables related to financing costs and responsibilities like property taxes and insurance that aren't in a rent check. Always check the latest local tax assessments and flood zones before you put down stakes.}

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 2026

March 14 St. Paddy's Weekend Bar Crawl / Vinyl Music Hall / 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM. A lively trek through our downtown shops and taps.
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 6 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Vinyl Music Hall / 8:00 PM
March 6 LetdownThe Handlebar / 6:00 PM
March 7 PSO: Mahler Symphony No. 2 Saenger Theatre / 7:30 PM
March 10 Shwayze The Handlebar / 7:00 PM
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 7 Sun Belt Dribble Drive Bay CenterYouth ages 3–12 dribble through downtown (2:00 PM)
March 28 Ice Flyers vs. Birmingham Bay Center
RUNNING & TRAIL EVENTS
March 7 McGuire’s Prediction 5K McGuire’s Irish Pub / The nation’s largest prediction run—come for the race, stay for the party.
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 5–8 Young Life Tournament Portside Pickle / A major downtown pickleball tourney (Women’s, Men’s, & Mixed).
March 7 Ranger-Led Nature Hike (Camp Helen) learn about "Coastal Dune Lakes" and the history of the Hicks family.
March 7 Open Water Swim Clinic / TriChix Multisport Open Water Swim Clinic is a highly anticipated annual event designed to take the "scary" out of swimming in the open water.
March 9, 2026 (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM): Intro to Backpacking. Rec Plex North Gazebo Learn how to pack your gear and take a hike along the trails.
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.