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Robinson Resolution and Referendum Approved at BCC -

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson received unanimous approval for a resolution and referendum which seeks to preserve and protect unleased lands on Pensacola Beach. Here's the story:

2018 Hurricane Guide -

Lots of good storm info. Island Times Hurricane Guide.

Third Grade Top Scores in State -

See picture and story on Page 2

Sawfish, Manta Ray, Stingrays -

What's the difference? Read Nature Notes on Page 13.

Wanna Try the Tri? -

Charles Gheen gives you a push on Page 18 of the current edition.

Recent Articles

Support for Seadog Articled 4 months ago
Longtime Beach resident, entertainer, teacher, comedian, server, surfer - - character - is battling cancer. His friends are hosting a fundraiser at Paradise, March 8, to help with the bills.
Gowens Park Gets Upgrades Articled 4 months ago
New playground equipment installed. Water feature and Basketball court rehab to follow
Lifeguards Get New Trucks Articled 2 years ago
Pete Moore of Pete Moore Chevrolet to donate two Chevy Colorado trucks to the Beach's lifeguard
Today is Jane Waters Day Articled 2 years ago
May 10 is Jane Waters Day. Beach famous.
Ho Ho Holidays...Santa's on the Island Articled 3 years ago
Lighted Boat Parade and Surfing Santa Beach Parade kick off Santa Rosa Island's holiday events

Helpful Contact Numbers
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Dispatcher: 850-436-9620 (9-1-1 for emergencies)
Animal Control Pensacola Beach: 850-595-0097
Santa Rosa Island Authority: 850-932-2257 (Report unpermitted construction to Developmental Services) Stranded or disoriented turtle on the beach: 1-888-404-3922, #FWC or *FWC

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JUNE 2018

22: Pensacola Bay Ferry Service begins. Downtown Pensacola, Gulf Islands National Seashore at Fort Pickens, Pensacola Beach at Quietwater Pier
22: Tyler Hammond, Eat, Drink and Flounder Concert Series. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free, FloundersMusic.com
22: Star Gaze, east of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. Weather permitting. eaaa.net
23: Ocean Hour Clean Up, Langdon Beach in Fort Pickens, 8:45 a.m. OceanHourFL.com
23: Check Mat Jiu Jitzu, 10-2, Gulfside Pavilion
23: Bud Light Fishing Rodeo, Weigh In at Flounder’s from 2 to 8 p.m.
23:Star Gaze, east of Gulfside Pavilion. Dusk. Weather permitting. eaaa.net
24: Mere Mortals Triathlon Training Group. 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach. Membership required. TriGulfCoast.org
24: Yoga, beach behind Hilton, 6 p.m Nominal charge.
26: Bands on the Beach, free concert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair. No glass or pets. VisitPensacolaBeach.com
27: SRIA meeting, 5 p.m. #1 Via de Luna. Open to the public. Agendas available at www.sria-fla.com
28: Aaron Lewis, Eat, Drink and Flounder Concert Series. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets, $35/$75 FloundersMusic.com
29: The LACS, Eat, Drink and Flounder Concert Series. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $17/$40, FloundersMusic.com
30: Patriots Day Regatta, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club at Key Sailing.
30: Rick Ferrell, Eat, Drink and Flounder Concert Series. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free, FloundersMusic.com
JULY 2018
1: Mere Mortals Triathlon Training Group. 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach. Membership required. TriGulfCoast.org
1: Beach Ecology Walk, 8 a.m. Meet at Walkover 27B. Free. One hour. Questions? Call 850-687-9968 or email christian@healthygulf.org
1: Art on the Boardwalk, Noon to 6 p.m. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.
3: Bands on the Beach, free concert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair. No glass or pets. VisitPensacolaBeach.com
4: Fourth of July Fireworks, Soundside, 8:30 p.m.
8: Mere Mortals Triathlon Training Group. 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach. Membership required. TriGulfCoast.org
10: Bands on the Beach, free concert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair. No glass or pets. VisitPensacolaBeach.com
11: Blue Angels Circle and Arrival Maneuvers, 8 a.m.
SRIA meeting, 5 p.m. #1 Via de Luna. Open to the public. Agendas available at www.sria-fla.com

12: Blue Angels Practice Show, 2 p.m.
13: Pensacola Beach Air Show Dress Rehearsal. Civilian Aircraft, noon. Blue Angels, 2 p.m.
14: Pensacola Beach Air Show. Vendors, kiosks 8 a.m. Show at noon. Blue Angels fly at 2 p.m.
15: Mere Mortals Triathlon Training Group. 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach. Membership required. TriGulfCoast.org
15: Beach Ecology Walk, 8 a.m. Meet at Walkover 27B. Free. One hour. Questions? Call 850-687-9968 or email christian@healthygulf.org
15: Art on the Boardwalk, Noon to 6 p.m. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.
17:Bands on the Beach, free concert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair. No glass or pets. VisitPensacolaBeach.com
22: Mere Mortals Triathlon Training Group. 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach. Membership required. TriGulfCoast.org
24: Bands on the Beach, free concert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair. No glass or pets. VisitPensacolaBeach.com
29: Mere Mortals Triathlon Training Group. 6 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach. Membership required. TriGulfCoast.org
29: Beach Ecology Walk, 8 a.m. Meet at Walkover 27B. Free. One hour. Questions? Call 850-687-9968 or email christian@healthygulf.org
29: Art on the Boardwalk, Noon to 6 p.m. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.
31:Bands on the Beach, free concert. 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair. No glass or pets. VisitPensacolaBeach.com