Escambia County is seeking public input on the Pensacola Beach Bob Sikes Fishing Pier Rehabilitation Project, which involves structural rehabilitation of the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier to ensure public safety, resilience, and a long lifespan for the fishing pier. 

The deadline to submit comments is Saturday, March 28, 2026. Comments can be submitted via the online form

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Escambia County Public Safety encourages residents and visitors to follow all Pensacola Beach rules and exercise caution when visiting the beach and swimming in the Gulf, especially when lifeguards are not present. Follow the posted beach condition flag warnings. Click here to watch our lifeguards explain the flag system on Pensacola Beach.

The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will return to their towers Saturday, Feb. 28 for the 2026 lifeguard season. Initially, Casino Beach will be staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. The lifeguards will shift their hours to 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Sunday, March 8 to reflect Daylight Saving Time. As summer approaches, staffing will increase to cover up to eight towers, with increased staffing to begin Memorial Day weekend.