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8

Aug

2025

Pensacola Beach Air Show Generates More Than $31.5 Million in Economic Impact for Escambia County

The Santa Rosa Island Authority announced that  2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show generated more than $31.5 million in economic impact for Escambia County, according to a recent study conducted by Downs & St. Germain Research.The annual economic impact study found that the air show attracted 206,500 visitors from July 9-12. These non-local attendees alone spent $20.6 million.

7

Aug

2025

Will Do Opens Grant Season, Invites Prospective Members to Social

Gulf Breeze Will Do has opened its grant cycle. Applications and guidelines are available at www.gulfbreezewilldo.org

Women who live or work in the Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach areas are invited to attend the upcoming social and membership drive: Thursday, August 21,  5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane

5

Aug

2025

Beach Chamber Rolls Out Leadership Program

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce announces the roll out of their newest iniative - -  RADIATE Leadership Lab,  a leadership development program created to cultivate compassionate, confident, and service-driven leaders rooted in the values of hospitality and community. For those who are interested in participating in the inaugural class, nominations are officially open and will be accepted through August 31. To submit a nomination or learn more, visit www.radiatepensacolabeach.com

25

Jul

2025

Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Begins August 1

Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday runs the entire month of August. 

During the annual sales tax holiday period, tax is not due on the retail sale of:

• Clothing, footwear, wallets, bags, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, and diaper bags with a sales price of $100 or less per item

• Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less

• Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use

21

Jul

2025

Escambia County EMS By the Numbers: Pensacola Beach Air Show

For the first edition of “By the Numbers,” Escambia County EMS is highlighting statistics from the 2024 and 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show weekends. The statistics come from the service provided from Thursday to Saturday of the air show weekend.

"Escambia County EMS is proud to support and participate in the Pensacola Beach Air Show," said EMS Chief Chris Watts. "This event draws thousands of visitors to our area, and we dedicate significant resources to ensure their safety and well-being. Our team’s mission is to provide the same high-quality medical and emergency care on the beach that we deliver every day throughout Escambia County. By offering on-site medical treatment, we were able to assist numerous attendees and allow them to return safely to the show and enjoy all that Pensacola Beach has to offer."

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