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A Newcomers’ Guide to the Pensacola Bay Area 2014-2015
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WELCOME TO PENSACOLA Pensacola Bay Area.............................. 5 Getting Started: The Basics................ 8 Map of Pensacola Bay Area................ 9 COMMUNITIES Pensacola History................................ 6 Pensacola’s Communities.................12 Gulf Breeze..........................................14 Milton....................................................16 Navarre.................................................18 Pace.......................................................20 Pensacola Beach.................................22 Perdido Key.........................................23 SECTORS OF ECONOMY Military..................................................24 Economy...............................................34 Health Care.........................................36
EDUCATION Education.............................................27 School Directory.........................31-33 SPORTS & RECREATION Sports...................................................38 Recreation...........................................39 Golf Courses.......................................39
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Pensacola Bay Area Welcome to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
Pensacola, where the New World began, is an ancient explorer’s dream come true. The modern city is on the northern shore of the Gulf of Mexico. In 1559, Don Tristan de Luna surveyed from the deck of his ship the sheltered harbor on the natural deep-water port and knew it was the perfect place for a settlement.As he pondered matters of defensibility and trade, his crew went overboard about the recreational opportunities.They leaped, horses and all, into the surf for days of water sport. The reasons people come to Pensacola have not changed much in nearly five centuries, although the accommodations have improved considerably. Newcomers are attracted by the economic opportunities of a thriving port city that is home to a large military base. Travelers still seek refreshment in its emerald waters and on its beaches. Newcomers come looking for a healthy place to raise a family. They also find excellent schools, hospitals, public utilities and cultural events. But the greatest discovery — the asset that turns first-time visitors into repeat visitors and year-round residents — is Pensacola’s people. These people include the store clerk who takes time to advise a visiting Northerner he needs a higher SPF sunscreen, the server who cheerfully helps a non-English speaker understand the menu and a taxi driver who helps locate “a little seafood place that was near the water when we honeymooned here in 1953.” Festivals are a part of the fun activities Pensacola residents enjoy, and one of the most popular is the Fourth of July.They enjoy the two-week entertainment during the Fiesta of Five Flags, and they can run a marathon for charity. They volunteer to pick up litter or put on an opera. Upbeat, progressive and caring, the people of Pensacola are the heart of the Pensacola Bay Area. LOCATION For early Pensacola, location was everything. In fact, world powers fought intermittently for more than three centuries to control the prime property
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tucked safely behind a beautiful barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. Located on the northern shore of Pensacola Bay, the city looks south past Santa Rosa Peninsula, Santa Rosa Sound and Santa Rosa Island to the Gulf, and to the west — Perdido Key. Pensacola is the seat of Escambia County at the western end of Florida’s Panhandle. It is in the Central Time Zone.The county covers 661 square miles, from the coast up through rolling forests that once supplied timber for the world market. Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island is located in Escambia County. However, the peninsula that rests between the city and its beach belongs to neighboring Santa Rosa County. City and county offices have remained downtown and make a sleek contribution to the waterfront skyline.The street plan was plotted by British cartographers during the 1700s, but the 25 square miles of modern Pensacola reach far beyond the original boundaries. The majority of travelers enter via Interstate 10, which connects to Pensacola via the I-110 spur. For a slower-paced route, U.S. 90 and 98 also pass through from east to west. U.S. 29 provides north-south access. Many enter Florida from Alabama through Perdido Key on State Road 292. Scenic Highway, the stretch of U.S. 90 that heads northeast from Pensacola toward Tallahassee, is designated an official Florida Scenic Highway.The bluffs of bright red clay offer views of Escambia Bay.
CLIMATE Escambia County, FL Annual Average Temperature............................67.9 Jan July Annual Average High Temp.........76.8....... 61.......90 Annual Average Low Temp. ......58.9....... 43.......74 Source: Pensacola NAS website
Santa Rosa County, FL Annual Average Temperature............................66.5 Jan July Annual Average High Temp.......... 75......... 60.......90 Annual Average Low Temp.......... 58......... 42.......74 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
PENSACOLA IS...
55 miles from Mobile 225 miles from New Orleans 287 miles from Atlanta 200 miles from Tallahassee 300 miles from Jacksonville 430 miles from Orlando
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Pensacola History City of Five Flags
Like many great discoveries, the existence of Pensacola Bay was rumored for years before it was proved.The bay — blessed with water deep enough for sailing ships but accessible only through a narrow pass — was protected from the mighty Gulf of Mexico by a barrier island.The discovery was considered as valuable as the mythical Fountain of Youth and the Cities of Gold that drew hordes of adventurers to the New World.The elusive bay was known as “Ochuse.” Cabeza de Vaca wrote of stumbling upon such a bay during his wanderings from Tampa to Mexico in the 1530s.Within the same decade, Capt. Francisco de Maldonado explored Ochuse and picked it as a rendezvous point for his commander, Don Hernando de Soto. One unexplored path led to another for de Soto, who journeyed north and west to discover the Mississippi River and died without ever making the trip back to view his captain’s great find. Maldonado returned to Spain with less-than-glowing reports of his sojourn in La Florida at the Bay of Ochuse. On Aug. 14, 1559, after an accidental overshoot into Mobile Bay, Don Tristan de Luna sailed into what he christened “Bahia Filipina del Puerto de Santa Maria.” His expedition of 500 soldiers and 1,000 colonists settled near what is now Pensacola Naval Air Station, six years before the city of St.Augustine was founded. De Luna had been instructed by King Phillip II of Spain to establish a trade and defense post as the first in a string of colonies that would extend all the way to what later became Cape Hatteras, N.C.The attempt was foiled by a hurricane that sank the supply boats, leaving the ill-equipped newcomers to live off the land. Starvation, fever and mutiny plagued the dwindling group for two years before the survivors were rescued in 1561, at which time de Luna was relieved of his command. For 125 years, the area remained untouched by European events.Then, on Feb. 6, 1686, Juan Jordan de Reina rediscovered the harbor while exploring the eastern Gulf Coast.An entry in Reina’s journal reads:“About 11 o’clock I saw a bay, the best I have ever seen in my life … the Indians call this bay Panzacola … With the Indian pilot we went in the longboat to the village of Panzacola.” Capt. de Reina’s enthusiasm for Panzacola never waned in the years that followed. He was an eager participant in the next colonization attempt in 1698. Led by Don Andres de Arriola, the expedition of 350 soldiers escorted a bevy of convicts, beggars and other undesirables pressed into service as colonists. Together they constructed Fort San Carlos, the first permanent post, on the same site de Luna had chosen 140 years earlier. The fledgling fort changed hands back and forth during the war between France and Spain in 1719.The French eventually razed everything and took control, but they forfeited the area to the Spanish after the War of the Quadruple Alliance.The Spanish relocated the settlement to Santa Rosa Island because of the superior defensive location, but hurricanes destroyed the colony. Further attempts to settle the area failed until 1752, when a small stockade was built at the present site of the historic 6
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district in Seville Square. Pensacola was not proving to be a profitable investment for the Spanish, and it was transferred to the British in 1763 as part of the Treaty of Paris.The British retained possession of West Florida and its capital of Pensacola until 1781, making plans for a proper city with carefully mapped streets, a public water well and other improvements. British Pensacola entered the world of commerce with brisk trade in lumber, furs and naval stores. Britain lost its prosperous settlement when the 1783 Treaty of Paris granted freedom to the 13 colonies and placed Florida under Spanish rule. Pensacola was signed over to the United States in 1821, and the Florida Territory was established the following year. Over the next 30 years, the Pensacola Navy Yard, Fort Pickens, Fort McRee and Fort Barrancas were constructed. Florida was formally admitted to the Union in 1845. During the Civil War, the Pensacola area was divided by forces loyal to both sides. The Confederate forces were driven from the area in 1862, and most residents fled to Mobile. Only 72 whites and 10 blacks were recorded as living in Pensacola in July 1863.The post-Civil-War era triggered a lumber boom in Pensacola. In 1886, Pensacola realized the value of a tourist attraction when Geronimo and his wives were imprisoned at Fort Pickens. The abundance of red snapper in local waters brought another surge of prosperity to the growing city, and commercial fishing remains a steady force in Pensacola’s economy. The Navy expanded its role in Pensacola by establishing the Pensacola Naval Air Station in 1914 at the site of the original Navy yard.As the navy expanded, so did support businesses and services, which brought more jobs and workers to the area. The military installations were, and continue to be, a major force in Pensacola’s growth. The quiet bay has come full circle in five centuries. Its desirability as a coastal military location that once spurred its discovery now ensures its future. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
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VEHICLE REGISTRATION Escambia County Tax Collector, 850-438-6500, www.escambiataxcollector.com Locations: • 6440 Highway 95A North, Suite A, Molino • 6451 North W St., Pensacola • 213 Palafox Place, Pensacola
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Santa Rosa County Tax Collector, 850-983-1800 Locations: • 4487 Chumuckla Highway, Pace • 5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite B, Midway • 5259 Booker Lane, Jay • 6495 Caroline St., Highway 90, Milton • New residents must obtain Florida license plates within 10 days of establishing residency, becoming employed or registering their children for public school. • To register, you must bring the vehicle itself, a valid identification (such as an out-ofstate driver’s license), title or proof of out-of-state financing arrangements, verification of the vehicle’s identification number (VIN) and proof of Florida insurance coverage. Insurance coverage must be an insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in Florida by an insurance company licensed by the Florida Department of Insurance. Florida’s minimum insurance coverage required for a Florida tag and registration is $10,000 personal injury protection coverage and $10,000 combined bodily injury liability and property damage liability coverage. • Call for information or other requirements and the location of the nearest office.
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VESSEL REGISTRATION • All motorized vessels, commercial and private, must be registered, titled and issued a decal before they can be used in Florida waters.The decal must be affixed to the port side of the boat. • Out-of-state vessel owners who plan to remain permanently in Florida must notify Alice Crann Good the county tax collector.They will receive a Florida registration certificate number to Special to Newcomers’ Guide replace those issued by the state of former residence.The out-of-state registration and With the right phone number, your lights will be turned on, the latest news from the certificate of title, if issued, must be surrendered to the tax collector. Pensacola News Journal can be delivered to your driveway and electronically, and you • Out-of-state registration certificates and numbers for vessels owned by military can begin taking the necessary steps to becoming a Pensacola Bay Area resident. Here’s personnel on active duty in Florida are valid in Florida until their expiration date. Then they must be registered and titled in Florida in order to be operated on state much of the most important contact information to get you started. waterways. • Vessel registrations are renewed on the owner’s birthday and will expire on this day VOTER REGISTRATION the following year.Vessel registration fees are based on the length of the boat. • Escambia County Supervisor of Elections: • For more information, call 850-438-6500, Escambia County, 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, Pensacola, 850-595-3900, www.escambiavotes.com, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Voter registra- or 850-983-1800, Santa Rosa County. tion must be completed 29 days prior to election. TAXATION • Santa Rosa Supervisor of Elections: Escambia County Property Appraiser, www.escpa.org 6495 Caroline St., Suite F, Milton, 850-983-1900, • Main office: 221 Palafox Place, Suite 300, Pensacola, 850-434-2735, Monday-Friday, 8 www.santarosa.fl.gov/elections, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration to vote must be completed 29 days prior to an election. • Molino office: 6440 Highway 95A North, 850-434-2735, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to Requirements to vote are: 4:30 p.m. • Must be a U.S. citizen Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser, www.srcpa.org • Mentally competent • Main office: 6495 Caroline St., Suite K, Milton, 850-983-1880, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to • 18 years old (16 to pre-register) 4:30 p.m. • Must be a legal resident of the State of Florida and the county in which you seek to South Santa Rosa Service Center, be registered 5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite B, 850-983-1800 • Not under a felony conviction Florida Department of Revenue, 850-595-5170 For more information on voting and identification requirements: http://election.dos. 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However, there is a state corporate tax. For more information, call the 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Florida Department of Revenue at 850-595-5170. • 6495 Caroline St., Suite E, Milton, 850-983-1800, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. UTILITIES • 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, 850-983-1800, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Electricity • Driver’s license is required within 30 days if you have become a resident of Florida, • Gulf Power Co., 850-969-3111 are employed by Florida or have registered a child in a Florida public school. • Escambia River Electric Cooperative, 850-675-4521 • A new resident exchanging a valid out-of-state license, or an out-of-state license that hasn’t expired past 30 days, will be required to pass the vision test for a Florida license Natural Gas and may be able to convert the license without taking a written or road test. • Pensacola Energy, 850-435-1800 • Florida law requires identification, (valid passport can be used or original birth • Gulf Breeze Natural Gas, 850-934-5108 certificate), two proofs of residency and Social Security number. 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Water • Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, Escambia County, 850-476-0480 • Escambia River Electric Cooperative, 850-675-4521 • Peoples Water Service Co. of Florida Inc., 850-455-8552 • Central Water Works Inc., Century, 850-256-3849 • Town of Century Water Department, 850-256-3208 • Cottage Hill Water Service, Cantonment, 850-968-5485 • Farm Hill Utilities Inc., Cantonment, 850-968-2573 • South Santa Rosa Utility System, 850-934-5110 • Midway Water System, 850-932-5188 • Holley-Navarre Water System, 850-939-2427 • Jay Utilities, 850-675-4556 • City of Milton Utilities, 850-983-5400 • Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System, 850-623-8508 • Berrydale Water System Inc., Milton, 850-675-6086 • East Milton Water System, 850-623-8750 • Chumuckla Water System Inc., Pace, 850-994-3001 • Town of Century Utilities, 850-256-3208 • Moore Creek and Mount Carmel Utilities, 850-675-6174 • Point Baker Water System, 850-623-4545 • Pace Water Systems, 850-994-5129 Sewer • Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, 850-476-0480 • City of Jay, 850-675-4556 • Holley-Navarre Water and Sewer, 850-939-2427 • Midway Water System, 850-932-5188 • Pace Water System, 850-994-5129 • City of Milton, 850-983-5400 • Avalon Utilities, 850-994-8200 • South Santa Rosa Utilities, 850-934-5110 Garbage • Gulf Breeze Utilities, Gulf Breeze city limits, 850-934-5110 • Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, Escambia County, 850-476-0480 • Sanitation Services of Pensacola, Pensacola City limits, 850-435-1890 Additional services: • Allied Waste/Republic Services, Santa Rosa County, North Escambia County, 850-433-7425 • Waste Management, Pensacola, 850-469-9500 • Waste Management, Gulf Breeze/Navarre, 850-934-9647 • Waste Management, Milton/Pace, 850-994-9700 Recycling, Escambia County Escambia County and Pensacola participate in a drop-off recycling program. For more information on drop-off sites, call the Escambia County Division of Solid Waste Management at 850-937-2160. Drop-off locations: • Baars Softball Field, 12950 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola • Ever’Man Natural Foods Cooperative Grocery, 315 W. Garden St., Pensacola • Escambia High School, 1310 N. 65th Ave., Pensacola • Ferry Pass Fire Station, 2331 E. Johnson Ave., Pensacola • John R. Jones Athletic Park, 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola • Ninth Avenue Fire Station, 6550 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola • Perdido Landfill, 13009 Beulah Road, Cantonment • Summit Boulevard Fire Station, 2750 Summit Blvd., Pensacola Recycling, Santa Rosa County Residents in Gulf Breeze city limits have recycling included with their garbage service. Recyclable items are picked up once every two weeks in a recycling container provided by the city. For information, call Gulf Breeze Utilities, 850-934-5110. 10
Santa Rosa County, with the exception of the Gulf Breeze city limits, is revamping its recycling program. For more information, call the Santa Rosa County Environmental Department at 850-981-7135. TELEVISION SERVICE PROVIDERS • AT&T (Escambia and Santa Rosa), 1-855-637-9526 • Cox Communications (Escambia), 850-478-0200 • Mediacom (Santa Rosa and Pensacola Beach), 850934-2257 • Dish (Escambia and Santa Rosa), 1-888-656-2461 • Direct TV (Escambia and Santa Rosa), 1-855-802-3473 DAILY NEWSPAPERS • Pensacola News Journal, 1-877-424-0028 or pnj.com/subscribe CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS CENTERS • Century Chamber of Commerce, 7811 N. Century Blvd., Century, 850-256-3155 • Greater Pensacola Chamber, 117 W. Garden St., Pensacola, 850-438-4081, www.pensacolachamber.com • Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce, 409 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, 850-932-7888, www.gulfbreezechamber.com. • Jay Chamber of Commerce/City Hall, 3695 Highway 4, Jay, 850-675-4556, townofjayfl.com • Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, 8543 Navarre Parkway, 850-939-3267, www.navarrechamber.com • Pace Area Chamber of Commerce, 4344 U.S. 90, Pace, 850-994-9633, www.pacechamber.com • Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Information Center, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach, 850-932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com • Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola 850-434-1234, 1-800-874-1234, www.visitpensacola.com • Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce, 15500 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, 850-492-4660, 1-800-328-0107, www.perdidochamber.com • Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce, 5247 Stewart St., Milton, 850-623-2339 www.srcchamber.com POLICE DEPARTMENTS (For emergencies call 911) • Pensacola Police Department, www.pensacolapolice.com Desk Sergeant Information: 850-435-1900, Dispatcher: 850-435-1845 • Gulf Breeze Police Department, www.gulfbreeze.com Non-emergency: 850-934-4050 • Milton Police Department Non-emergency: 850-983-5420 • Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Non-emergency: 850-436-9630 • Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Non-emergency: 850-983-1191 • Florida Highway Patrol Non-emergency: 850-484-5000 • Florida Marine Patrol Non-emergency: 850-595-8979 • U.S. Coast Guard Non-emergency: 850-453-8282, Emergency Search and Rescue only: 850-453-8178 LAW ENFORCEMENT ESCAMBIA COUNTY Public service is the No. 1 priority of the Pensacola Police Department, located at 711 N. Hayne St. In addition to fighting crimes, personnel also are actively involved in community education. A number of programs are offered to the public through the department’s Crime Intervention Section. Among these programs are bicycle and firearms safety,
Citizen’s Police Academy and self-defense classes. An automatic 911 system records the address and phone numbers of every incoming caller to the Pensacola Police Department. If the caller hangs up, dispatchers can immediately return the call, and if there’s no answer, a police officer is immediately dispatched. Pensacola is also headquarters for the district Florida Highway Patrol. The Escambia County sheriff is an elected official whose office patrols 670 square miles.The department has a main office and seven substations.The Escambia County jails are also under the sheriff’s jurisdiction.An active Community Relations Department sponsors Explorer Scouts, K-9 demonstrations and tours of the stations.The department also conducts classes and seminars on home security, Neighborhood Watch, narcotics awareness and responsible use of firearms. SANTA ROSA COUNTY • The Gulf Breeze Police Department is located at 311 Fairpoint Drive.The department serves a population of approximately 5,786.While primarily a residential community adjacent to the City of Pensacola, average daily traffic counts through the Gulf Breeze exceed 50,000 during the off-season, increasing to 150,000 for special events in Pensacola Beach.As a result, it is necessary to supplement the force with paid part-time police officers and volunteer auxiliary officers. • The Milton Police Department is located at 5451 Alabama St. Its primary mission is the safety and well-being of the Milton’s 8,000 full-time residents. In addition to traditional police services, police personnel offer additional assistance with specific requests in a variety of areas, including vacant house watches, neighborhood watch coordination, vehicle lockouts, business checks, and V.I.N. verifications. • The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office is at 5755 E. Milton Road and has five substations throughout the county.The department’s focus is to ensure excellence, accountability and integrity in management and conduct of its programs. Collaborative partnerships with local schools, businesses and the community have been established, creating greater crisis-management programs, an enhanced school resource officer program, a full-time traffic unit, a modified COMSTAT program to analyze and map crime data and other essential police performance, departmental accreditation, the relocation of district offices, an enhanced gun range and K9 unit, the implementation of air patrol to locate and eradicate the growth of marijuana, and greater quality training for all personnel involved. • The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is the enforcement arm of the Department of Natural Resources in saltwater waterways. It enforces boating regulations and fishing laws but also is on the scene for oil spills, water rescues and accidents. It also inspects any saltwater construction such as seawalls and piers. FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES ESCAMBIA COUNTY The city of Pensacola has a career fire department that consists of six stations.The Pensacola Fire Department not only furnishes fire protection for the city of Pensacola but also responds to medical emergencies, man-made and natural disaster incidents within the city of Pensacola. Outside the city limits, Escambia County Fire Rescue operates as a combination fire service, utilizing the talents and diversities of volunteer and career firefighting personnel.Twenty-two fire stations are located throughout the county.Volunteer firefighters operate out of 15 station, while career firefighters operate out of 11 stations throughout Escambia County. Seven of the career companies are manned 24 hours a day while four of the career companies operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fire Rescue covers the unincorporated areas of the county, including Pensacola Beach.They not only furnish fire protection for the unincorporated areas, but also respond to medical emergencies and man-made and natural disaster incidents. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
SANTA ROSA COUNTY Santa Rosa County uses a combination of volunteer and career firefighting personnel. Career firefighters operate three departments, one department of career and volunteer firefighters, a number of main stations and several substations throughout the county. The fire departments respond to a variety of emergency incidents including structure fires, vehicle fires, brush fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, extrication, gas leaks, fuel spills, downed power lines, hazardous material emergencies, and even animal rescues. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Escambia and Santa Rosa County’s Emergency Medical Services are a function of county government.They provide basic life support as well as advanced life support.The Emergency Medical Services is augmented by the fire service as first responders throughout the city and county. Calls for fire and rescue emergency medical services and law enforcement are all handled through an enhanced 911 telephone system. TRANSPORTATION Few cities are as accessible as Pensacola.A federal interstate system touches down on its northern border.The intracoastal waterway and the port merge freshwater and ocean-going vessels in the heart of downtown. Bus service is provided by Greyhound for intercity travel. The Escambia County Area Transit System has 1,500plus bus stops covering 285 miles of routes with a record 1.6 million annual passenger trips.The ECAT provides service on a fixed route, seasonal beach trolley, and University of West Florida on-campus trolley. There are more than a dozen taxi-cab companies. The Amtrak station at 980 E. Heinberg St. has been closed since Hurricane Katrina.
AIRPORT The Pensacola International Airport operates in a terminal with a 10-gate concourse and 10 loading bridges. There are approximately 80 arrivals and departures daily. www.flypensacola.com • Pensacola International Airport, 850-436-5000 Commercial airlines to and from Pensacola International Airport: • AmericanEagle, 1-800-433-7300, to Dallas/ Fort Worth and Miami • Delta,1-800-221-1212, to Atlanta • Silver Airways, 1-800-229-9990, to Tampa, Orlando • Southwest Airlines, 1-800-435-9792, to Houston-Hobby, Nashville • United, 1-800-864-8331, to Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare • US Airways Express, 1-800-428-4322, to Charlotte,Washington DC., Reagan OTHER TRANSPORTATION • Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT), 850-595-3228 POST OFFICES For Post Office locations and Zip Codes, call 1-800-275-8777 Pensacola Post Offices: • 1400 W. Jordan St., 850-435-2401 • 101 S. Palafox Place, 850-439-0171 • 3001 N. Davis Highway, 850-439-1773 • 7150 Tippin Ave., 850-477-2795 • 5200 Lillian Highway, 850-453-4954 • 13019 Sorrento Road, Suite 6, 850-492-1756 • 901 S. Old Corry Field Road, 850-457-3851 • Pensacola Naval Air Station, 210 West Ave., Suite B, 850-456-5845 • University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, 850-474-2437 • 8084 N. Davis Highway, Suite D1, 850-477-1707 • 2400 W. Michigan Ave., 850-941-1000
Others: • Bagdad, 4629 Forsythe St., 850-623-9520 • Cantonment, 1430 South U.S. 29, 850-968-6632 • Century, 8450 N. Century Blvd., 850-256-2376 • Gonzalez, 1450 Old Chemstrand Road, 850-968-9338 • Gulf Breeze, 100 Northcliff Drive, 850-932-0156 • Jay, 3719 Highway 4, 850-675-4141 • McDavid, 7 Main St., 850-256-5141 • Milton, 5111 Dogwood Drive, 850-623-3807 • Molino, 550 Molino Road, 850-587-5357 • Navarre, 1910 Navarre School Road, 850-939-4762 LIBRARIES WEST FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM www.mywfpl.com • Main Library, 239 N. Spring St., 850-436-5060 • Century Library, 7991 N. Century Blvd., 850-256-6217 • Lucia M.Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Ave., 850-471-6980 • Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A, 850-435-1760 • Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, 850-453-7780 • Westside Branch Library at Legion Field, 1301 W. Gregory St. • Genealogy Branch Library, 5740 N. Ninth Ave. 850-494-7373 • Pensacola Historical Society Resource Center & Library, 110 Church St., 850-595-5840 SANTA ROSA COUNTY • Gulf Breeze Branch Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive, 850-981-7323 • Navarre Branch Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road, 850-981-7323 • Milton Library Branch, 5541 Alabama St., 850-981-7323 • Jay Branch Library, 5259 Booker Lane, 850-981-7323 • Pace Library, 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd., 850-981-7323
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Well-known restaurants and stores and Sacred Heart Hospital are located in this area. The neighborhoods of Carriage Hills and Marcus Pointe (a golfcourse community), are in northwest Pensacola, south of Interstate 10 and west of U.S. 29. University Mall and Ensley are part of north central Pensacola, an area with easy access to I-110, I-10 and other main thoroughfares in Pensacola such as Davis Highway, U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road. Ensley is an unincorporated community north of Pensacola with approximately 20,000 residents. The community is located off of U.S. 29. South Pensacola includes the downtown area with its shops, businesses, restaurants, entertainment venues and historical sites. Just west from downtown is the community of North Hill. This residential area is a historic district with some of the original brick and stone roads intact. Many large,Victorian homes grace this neighborhood, some over 100 years old. Southeast Pensacola is home to Cordova Park, East Hill, East Pensacola Heights and Bayfront. Bayou Texar separates East Hill from East Pensacola Heights. East Hill is a neighborhood full of quaint, restored homes that display a remarkable number of different architectural styles. The northern entry to East Hill is 12th Avenue, which features the landmark canopy of trees that once
marked the entrance to a large family estate. Warrington is a suburb of Pensacola to the southwest and is primarily a residential community that encompasses 9.25 square miles. This community is also the gateway to Pensacola Naval Air Station, which includes the National Naval Aviation Museum. NAS Pensacola is also the home base for the Blue Angels flight demonstration team. Southwest Pensacola includes the Pensacola Country Club, Gulf Beach and parts of the Perdido Bay area. PNJ Staff Photo West Pensacola includes the communities of Myrtle Grove and Beulah. Myrtle Grove is near Pensacola’s metro area, while Beulah is a rural community that has the convenience of being near the city but maintains a rural feel. The northwestern area of Escambia County includes Cantonment, Molino and Century, and areas such as Pine Forest, Kingsfield Road, Highway 297A and Milestone. Century is in the northwestern part of Escambia County. It is connected by a road to Interstate 65, 20 minutes north, and I-10, approximately 40 minutes south. The Escambia River, which offers countless fishing and camping opportunities, flows through the community. Century is also home to Lake Stone, a 130-acre freshwater lake stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish.
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Gulf Breeze enjoys economic input from visitors heading in both directions. While many businesses cater to visitors, the year-round population enjoys all the services needed to maintain a quality lifestyle. Population figures show approximately 5,828 residents. Gulf Breeze has seen tremendous growth. The number of new residents and businesses is steadily increasing. Residents support and work for a growing business economy. Long-range plans are in place to secure the economy by maintaining a strong military presence, increasing tourism and supporting local businesses. The income level of residents is among the highest in Florida. One-of-a-kind homes and endless private boat docks line the shoreline. Almost half of the land within the city limits is set aside for playgrounds and parks. Baseball and softball fields, lighted tennis courts, a basketball court and a soccer/football stadium are lively with action during the appropriate seasons. Sunset Kids Park on Shoreline Drive entertains families year-round. The Tiger Point Recreation Park just east of the city limits on U.S. 98 provides soccer fields, baseball fields, a children’s playground
and a jogging/walking track. Gulf Breeze is also home to Gulf Islands National Seashore, which includes Naval Live Oaks Reservation, a recreational area with a visitor’s center and six miles of trails to explore. The abundance and quality of health care in a town the size of Gulf Breeze is a surprise to newcomers. A sophisticated hospital offers 24-hour service. Many private medical specialties are available. High-tech and high-touch is the dual description for Gulf Breeze Hospital. Gulf Breeze is home to the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. East of Gulf Breeze is Gulf Breeze PNJ Staff Photo Zoo, which features 30 acres of free-roaming wildlife. Top-notch public safety makes Gulf Breeze an especially safe place to live. Education is a top priority in Gulf Breeze. Students enjoy challenging courses, athletic programs and extra-curricular activities. The area’s four schools consistently score above the state and national averages on all standardized exams. Gulf Breeze High School ranks as one of the top three high schools in the state in overall quality, rating high in preparing students for college.
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The secret is getting out Navarre has been called Florida’s best-kept secret, but the word is getting out, making it one of the fastest-growing communities in Santa Rosa County with a population of 34,089. Navarre is bordered on the north by Holley, which is surrounded on all sides by Eglin Air Force Base. Navarre Beach, south of Navarre across the Santa Rosa Sound, is bordered on the east by Eglin, on the west by Gulf Islands National Seashore, and south by the Gulf of Mexico. Col. Guy H.Wyman, a retired U.S.Army engineer, founded Navarre in 1925 and named it after his wife’s favorite picturesque province in northern Spain. The area, unpopulated at the time, initiated its growth as a tourist destination with the building of the Navarre Beach Bridge.This opened the gates for everyone to experience and enjoy the pristine natural Gulf Coast beaches and warm, emerald waters on the other side of the Santa Rosa Sound.A group of businessmen built the Navarre Fishing Pier shortly thereafter, and year-round residents began to move to the community. Hotels, restaurants, condominiums, shopping and retail opportunities were soon to follow and have continued to prosper in this growing community. Conservation was not forgotten, and miles of the Gulf Islands National Seashore still exist. The Navarre Beach area is popularly referred to as a bedroom community, but that too is beginning to change, with a record number of new homes and businesses.
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Navarre offers both new and existing homes in a variety of neighborhoods — gated communities, wooded areas, on the beach, on the sound, bayside or within any number of new and established subdivisions. Navarre has also welcomed many new businesses, including Publix Supermarket. Residents are enjoying shopping in the architecturally upscale shopping center, and great shopping and business opportunities continue to flourish. In 2004, a state park opened on the eastern portion of Navarre Beach, preserving the pristine beachfront for recreation.
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local YMCA offers activities for the entire family. The 30-acre facility boasts The additional 130 acres at Navarre Beach State Park border Eglin Air eight baseball fields, two basketball courts, three tee-ball fields, six batting Force Base property. cages, a soccer and football field, walking and biking path, conference cenThe Navarre Nature Walk includes a waterfront boardwalk, pier, playters and a gymnasium. Golf also is a favorite outdoor activity. ground, picnic-area restrooms, duck pond and visitors’ information center. Baptist Medical Park provides the Navarre area with excellent mediThe Panhandle Butterfly House is home to 200 native butterflies and 1,200 cal services.This state-of-the-art health-care facility includes urgent-care native plants for a hands-on experience that’s not to be missed. services, outpatient surgery and a host of personal, family and specialty Navarre boasts an excellent school system, with educational facilities for physicians. kindergarten through high school.The schools consistently score above The Navarre Youth Sports Association is run by volunteers who invest state and national averages on all standardized exams. hours of time for the children of Navarre.The Navarre Soccer Park inHigher education is easily accessible with just a short drive to the east cludes lighted soccer fields. or west from Navarre.The University of West Florida and Pensacola State College are both located in Pensacola. Students attendNavarre Local • Library: Navarre Branch Library, ing PSC have the option of Information 8484 James Harvell Road; 87 attending evening classes that Santa • Pensacola Commute Time: 850-981-7323. Rosa are offered at Navarre High County 40 minutes. Navarre • Parks and Recreation: School. and the • Airport Commute Time: 850-983-1940. Toward the east in Okaloobeach 45 minutes to Pensacola International Garcon sa County, classes are available • Navarre Youth Sports Point Airport or one hour to through Troy State University 98 Association: 850-939-5202. Northwest Florida Regional Airport. and Okaloosa-Walton College. • Post Office: 1910 Navarre School • Chamber: Navarre Beach Area The Navarre Sports ComRoad; 850-939-0381. Gulf of Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Pensacola plex hosts youth activities 8543 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL 32566; • Zip Code: 32566. Beach including softball, baseball, 850-939-3267; www.navarrechamber.com. football and soccer, and the
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Committed to growth and natural beauty More than 21,395 residents live in the area surrounding Pace between the eastern banks of the Escambia River to Pond Creek and the northern side of Escambia Bay. These areas include the communities of Pace, Chumuckla, Floridatown, Pea Ridge, Wallace, Harp and Mulat. Despite its fast growth, Pace has been able to maintain its relaxing hometown atmosphere, commitment to providing outstanding schools, hospitals and ancillary emergency medical services, and its development of beautiful and functional neighborhoods. As the area continues to grow, the demands placed on Pace’s community leaders, chamber of commerce members and community representatives have been to create not only a sustainable and viable plan for the area’s expanPace Local Information sion but one that also contains • Pensacola Commute Time: as part of its underpinning a 30 minutes. strong commitment to stew• Airport Commute Time: ardship — not only to the land 25 minutes to Pensacola but to the area’s resources. International Airport. Pace’s community leaders • Chamber: Pace Area Chamber analyzed the long-term and of Commerce, 4344 U.S. 90, Pace, immediate growth needs of the FL 32571; 850-994-9633; area in an effort to create an (fax), 850-994-9577; environment to satisfy the best www.pacechamber.com. of all possible worlds. • Parks and Recreation: Pace The community has comAthletic Recreation Association; Santa Rosa Sportsplex, 5976 mitted itself to development Chumuckla Hwy., Pace, FL 32571 that does not compromise 850-994-8757. the natural beauty of the area. Football Complex 5400-5551 Neighborhoods are vital and Limbaugh Lane, Pace, FL 32571 diverse, and residents have • Pace Library: 4750 Pace Patriot ample choices in shopping and Blvd., Pace, FL 32571 entertainment. 850-981-READ. Pace is considered by many • Post Office: 4584 Chumuckla to be one of the best placesto Highway; 800-275-8777. live in Northwest Florida, and • Zip Code: 32571. with the ongoing housing boom • Website: www.cityofpace.com. in the area it’s hard to disagree. Its cutting-edge development philosophy and foresight have allowed the community to grow and prosper. Pace is a stone’s throw from all sorts of outdoor recreation spots. These include marinas, horse stables, parks, fishing camps and the beautiful Blackwater River State Park. There are also a state-of-the-art bowling alley and a movie theater. 20
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On West Spencer Field Road is the Benny Russell Memorial Park, which is a truly extraordinary playground for children. The construction of this park was a community effort, and it now draws visitors from Pensacola and other communities nearby. North of Pace are the rural communities of Jay and Chumuckla. Chumuckla is home to the Farmers’ Opry, an extraordinary venue for bluegrass music and good food. Despite all of the hustle and bustle that comes from growth,
Pace has dedicated itself to maintaining its charms and its community values. One of the most important populations Pace has is its children. The Pace High football team and band excel in state and national competitions, and Pace schools take great pride in their high FCAT scores. The Navy JROTC presence in Pace has been recognized as one of the best in military leadership. Plus, there are two universities and four colleges serving the area.
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Pensacola Beach
The Gulf is your backyard The beaches of the Panhandle are famous for their sugar-white, finely textured sand and their turquoise waters. Could there be a better place to unfold a blanket, take a walk, swim or play? As you leave Gulf Breeze and drive over the bridge to the beach, you can see immediately why the beaches of Santa Rosa Island are visited by so many tourists each year. No matter which way you look, you will see beautiful, clear water, and, of course, the famous white sand.The color comes from the fact that the sand is made up of almost pure quartz. Pensacola Beach is owned by Escambia County and is under the direction of the Santa Rosa Island Authority.The Island Authority was created by the Florida legislature in 1947.The Authority is made up of six members; five are named by members of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, and their term is the same as the commissioner who appointed them. The sixth member is elected by the registered voters on Pensacola Beach. The sixth member’s term is two years. Because of legal restrictions placed by the United States government, land may not be purchased on Pensacola Beach; instead, property is leased by the Island Authority. Pensacola Beach is about 1,474 acres, which make up approximately 30 percent of Escambia County on Santa Rosa Island. Pensacola Beach is about eight miles long and a quarter mile at its widest.Approximately 60 percent of Pensacola Beach is public use or public service land, with the remaining 40 percent leased for residential and commercial use. The beach is home to an elementary school — Pensacola Beach Elementary School. Middle- and high-schoolers in public school attend Gulf Breeze public schools or magnet-schools. Access to the beach is by way of the Bob Sikes toll bridge from Gulf Breeze. Just past the toll gate on the left, there are personal watercraft, parasailing, sail-boarding and boat rentals.To the right is a marina for charter fishing opportunities, along with the Gulfside public beach, Casino Beach, hotels restaurants and Fort Pickens Road, which leads to the park.The Soundside Portofino Boardwalk complex is home to restaurants, eateries, boutiques and nightspots. Beyond that, the beach opens up into a lively mixture of public beaches, dunes, hundreds of unique homes and rentals, and towering hotels and condominiums. Pensacola Beach offers a variety of outdoor water and land activities.The fishing pier on the Gulf of Mexico, which is more than 1,400 feet long, is perfect for fishing, strolling or simply watching the sun go down. There are many opportunities for bicycle rentals, and boat rentals. But unlike many resort towns, people live on Pensacola Beach year-round. The Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches from the eastern end of Perdido Key, across the Pensacola Pass to Santa Rosa Island, beyond Pensacola Bay to the fort areas at Pensacola NAS, to the Santa Rosa peninsula east of Gulf Breeze. On the island, between Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach, is a 7-mile scenic stretch of Gulf Islands National Seashore, with unspoiled dunes, public beaches and day-use areas. Influenced by both Spanish and French cultures, Fiesta of Five Flags and Mardi Gras events occur year-round, and there is plenty of activity all year long at the Gulfside Pavilion, the shell stage on the boardwalk and several 22
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local restaurants and lounges that cater to blues, jazz, reggae and country music, with Bands on the Beach concerts every Tuesday night from spring to fall. Old-fashioned trolleys run up and down the beach during the summer, so visitors can leave the car and let someone else chauffeur them from spot to spot. Although the official tourist season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, local residents and an ever-increasing number of visitors now enjoy this destination during the fall and winter months as well because the climate is mild enough yearround to enjoy outdoor recreation. If beautiful sunsets, gorgeous beaches, delectable seafood and peaceful walks on the beach are your idea of the perfect vacation, come to Pensacola Beach — it has all of these amenities and many, many more.
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Perdido Key
Pristine beaches with charm Lost Land was the romantic Spanish name for Perdido Key.The secluded bay was a haven for pirates prowling the Gulf between Pensacola and New Orleans. Stories of Jean Lafitte, buried treasures and ghosts are a colorful part of Perdido’s heritage. Perdido Key, with a 2012 population of 29,706, is home to the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival. Each November, people come to the festival from Norway, England,Australia, and throughout the United States. Modern place names such as Pirate’s Cove reflect Perdido’s swashbuckling past. Perdido remained “lost” and unspoiled while the rest of Florida was being developed. Once, only a few fishing camps and modest year-round residences dotted the meandering shoreline around Perdido Bay.Today, magnificent waterfront homes and luxurious condos are changing the Santa skyline, but Perdido still offers an Rosa 97 County uncrowded, relaxed atmosphere for visiPerdido Key Milton 10 tors and residents. A sample of what the early 29 explorers saw can still be found Ala. at Big Lagoon State Park on Gulf Pensacola Beach Highway.The vast stretches of undeveloped coastland are open to the public every day of Perdido Key the year for sightseeing, hiking, Local Information water recreation, picnicking and • Pensacola overnight camping. Commute Time: 25 minutes. With water on three sides and • Airport a mild climate, Perdido offers Commute Time: 45 minutes to year-round boating recreation. Pensacola International Airport. Sailboats, windsurfers and waterskiers ply the protected wa• Chamber: Perdido Key Beach Area Chamber, 15500 Perdido Key ters of Big Lagoon, while charter Drive, Peridido Key, FL 32507; boats and larger vessels cruise 850-492-4660; south to the Gulf of Mexico. chamber@perdidochamber.com. Perdido Key is part of Eswww.perdidochamber.com. cambia County and is gov• Library: Southwest Branch Library, erned by the Board of County 12248 Gulf Beach Highway; Commissioners. Perdido Key 850-453-7780. is strictly zoned to maintain • Parks and Recreation: its beauty, but there are many Big Lagoon State Recreation Area, vacation and residential units 12301 Gulf Beach Highway; available. Sixty-three percent of 850-492-1595. this barrier island on Pensacola’s Gulf Islands National Seashore, western side is protected from Johnson Beach, Johnson Beach Road; development by the Gulf Islands 850-492-0912. National Seashore and the State • Post Office: Innerarity Point, of Florida. 13019 Sorrento Road; Johnson Beach is part of the 850-492-1756. Gulf Islands National Seashore • Zip Code: 32507. serving the Perdido area.This lovely stretch of clean, white 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
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beach and sparkling water offers the added plus of not being as crowded as its Pensacola counterpart, and the beach picnic areas are especially popular with families. In addition to the songwriters festival, Perdido Key is home to an annual polar bear dip and the Interstate Mullet Toss, which is an offbeat festival that draws international attention. As with any new resort area, it isn’t long before people realize that a great vacation spot can also be a great hometown. Each year more people are choosing year-round residency in this far western corner of Escambia County. 23
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Pensacola has been dubbed the Mother-in-Law of the Navy and the Cradle of Naval Aviation — both terms of endearment making reference to the family nature of the relationship between the coastal city and the military base that calls it home. It’s a strong relationship that brings out the best in both parties. Navy personnel consistently rank Pensacola Naval Air Station among the favored locations at which to be stationed. The beautiful beaches, mild climate and hospitable people are the reasons given for its popularity. The economic importance of NAS to Northwest Florida cannot be overstated. The Pensacola naval complex — NAS, the Center for Information Dominance at Corry Station, Whiting Field and Saufley Field — is one of the largest employers of civilians in the Southeastern United States, and generates 20 percent of the local economy.
The ‘Cradle’ Pensacola residents may be unique in that the word “navy” conjures images of planes rather than ships. It was 1911 when the Navy purchased its first planes and a few courageous volunteers became the first naval aviators. Pensacola was chosen as the site of the first naval aeronautical installation in 1914 because its convenient location on the Gulf of Mexico allowed ample space for ships and planes to train together. Since then, the air station has trained and qualified Navy and Marine Corps pilots. Today, it is equipped to train the best naval flight officers in the world on board its 5,800-acre complex overlooking Pensacola Bay. More than 297 flight operations per day make it one of the busiest air-traffic locations in the world. Many training programs are located at NAS, including the Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Aviation Schools Command and Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT). Along with the actual training, future naval flight officers are schooled in land/sea survival, physical fitness and simulated emergency procedures.
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Pensacola from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005. The group’s squadrons, the 479th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) and the 455th and 451st Flying Training Squadrons (FTS) work in concert to graduate 350 CSOs annually. CSOs are trained to perform duties as electronic warfare officers, weapon systems officers, and panel navigators. The 479th OSS conducts academic training, scheduling, aviation resource management, communications, current operations, and aircrew flight equipment. The 479th OSS also conducts graduate electronic warfare training for U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, NATO, and international military personnel. The 455th FTS conducts the primary phase of CSO training using a fleet of 22 T-6A Texan II aircraft. The squadron provides instruction in basic airmanship, flight discipline, crew coordination, crew resource management, and mission management. The 455th FTS also conducts theater indoctrination for newly assigned instructor pilots. The 451st FTS conducts the advanced phase of CSO training in 21 T-1A and modified T-1A Jayhawk aircraft as well as the T25 simulator. The unit trains students in advanced navigation, electronic warfare and weapon systems employment to meet service and combatant commander operational requirements. The 451st FTS also conducts Instructor CSO qualification training for new Instructor CSOs assigned to the 479th FTG. CSO graduates follow on to formal training units throughout the combat, mobility and special operations air forces
Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) NETC headquarters, one of the largest Navy shore commands, is comprised of 238 training commands and units around the world. As the training leader for the world’s greatest maritime force, NETC commands consistently produce warfighters possessing relevant and effective skills that enable them to succeed in all assigned missions. NETC is responsible for the individual training and education of Navy and Marine Corps personnel worldwide, including recruit training, specialized skills training, pre-commissioning training for officers, warfare specialty training, and fleet individual and team training. NETC also provides education and training ranging from enlisted skills to officer flight training to students from foreign nations.
Marine Aviation Training Support Group-21 (MATSG-21) The Marine Aviation Training Support Group provides administrative support to assigned personnel in addition to other tasks as directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. This support is directed primarily toward Marine personnel in the Naval Air Training Command and the Naval Aviation Technical Training Center with support to ancillary activities located here and throughout the Southeastern United States. While the MATSG-21 mission is administrative in nature, the command monitors the flow of students through the school houses, administers Marine Corps specific training, and enforces Marine Corps standards.
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) CNATT is the largest of the 13 Learning Centers of the Naval Education and Training command (NETC). The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for sailors and Marines. The Center has an annual student enrollment of more than 107,000 students across 24 subordinate Learning Sites located throughout the Continental United States, Hawaii and Japan. CNATT is responsible for defining curriculum and education tools, as well as building training and professional development solutions. CNATT’s training spectrum includes 196 Navy Enlisted Classifications, 96 U.S. Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialties, and 17 Navy and 19 USMC Officer Designators. CNATT’s vision is to provide a pathway of learning for development of the finest Aviation professionals capable of an immediate and positive impact to the Fleet. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Since its founding outside of Memphis, Tenn., in 1942, and subsequent move to NAS Pensacola in 1996, NATTC has become the Navy’s second-largest training command and the premier location for enlisted aeronautical technical training. NATTC’s mission is to deliver training and increase readiness within the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE). Technical experts from all the U.S. Armed Services, Department of Defense civilians, and foreign national students from allied countries attend courses at the facility. More than 15,000 graduates pass through the command annually with the largest portion attending basic “A” schools. More than 110 courses are taught on the 205-acre complex.
Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) The future of naval aviation begins at Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC), where tomorrow’s aviators and aircrewmen take the first steps toward earning their wings of gold. NASC provides an educational foundation in technical training, personal development and professional leadership for Officers and Enlisted Personnel from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Allied Nations to meet aviation pipeline training and Fleet requirements. NASC also provides specialized instruction for future naval aviation squadron commanding officers and executive officers before they assume command.
Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) Naval Hospital Pensacola is a medical and surgical facility located on a 42-acre compound in southwestern Escambia County. The mission of NHP is to provide exceptional innovative health care, wellness, readiness and education to the service members, patients and families entrusted to its care at home and while forward deployed. Its vision is to be the recognized leader and hospital of choice as a result of quality, cost-efficient health care that is valued by its patients and community partners while promoting excellence in staff development and patient education. Under the hospital’s command are 10 Naval Branch Health Clinics (NBHC) that cover five states. There are more than 200,000 beneficiaries eligible for care system wide within the hospital’s command including the branch clinics. The hospital opened an Urgent Care
Center in the summer of 2014 that is available for all TRICARE beneficiaries to utilize seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Navy Medicine Operational Training Center (NMOTC) The Navy Medicine Operational Training Center’s (NMOTC’s) (formerly known as the Naval Operational Medicine Institute (NOMI)) is composed of six detachments and nine training centers around the country. Its mission is to ensure tactically proficient, combat ready Naval Medical forces providing optimal force health protection to support the joint warfighter at any time and at any place along the full spectrum of operations. As one of the Chief of Naval Operations Warfare Centers of Excellence, globally NMOTC provides total force readiness by providing training, fleet support and consultation on health, physical standards and survival skills. Locally, NMOTC Pensacola is known for its programs at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) and Naval Survival Training Institute’s (NSTI) Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) that lead to a designation as an aerospace medical officer or aviation medical technician; medically screen and qualify aviators and aircrew for flight duty; and deliver the initial and refresher Naval Aviation Survival Training.
Training Air Wing SIX (TRAWING SIX) Located at Sherman Field aboard NAS Pensacola, TRAWING SIX conducts primary, intermediate, and advanced Naval Flight Officer training. The Wing Commander is the overall commander of Training Squadron FOUR (VT-4), Training Squadron TEN PNJ Staff Photos (VT-10), and Training Squadron EIGHT-SIX (VT-86). TRAWING SIX’s primary purpose is to plan for, supervise, support, and conduct flight training of student Naval Flight Officers and international military flight students. The 2nd German Air Force Training Squadron is attached to TRAWING SIX. TRAWING SIX is also a key player in astronaut primary training. A program was developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to utilize NAS Pensacola for primary astronaut orientation flight training.
U.S. Coast Guard Station, Pensacola The Coast Guard moved to NASP in 1987, but has been part of Pensacola since 1885. The multi-mission station participates in over 350 search-and-rescue and law enforcement cases annually. The station is home to three Coast Guard units: Coast Guard Station Pensacola, Aids to Navigation Team, and the Coast Guard Cutter Bonito. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
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U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels NAS Pensacola is home to the world-renowned U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. Flying blue and gold F/A-18 Hornets, the Blue Angels perform at approximately 70 air shows annually at locations throughout North America.As ambassadors of goodwill, the Blue Angels are an integral part of the Navy and Marine Corps recruiting and retention program. By publicly demonstrating the skills and abilities of naval aviators, the Blue Angels help attract many talented and ambitious young people to careers in the armed forces, while also exhibiting the pride, professionalism and team work found in the Navy and Marine Corps to millions of Americans each year.
Center for Information Dominance (CID) CID was established in January 2005 as a result of a merger between the Center for Cryptology Corry Station and the Center for Information Technology. In 2011, CID and the Center for Naval Intelligence merged. CID trains students of the U.S. military and allied forces in the fields of cryptology, information technology, information operations and intelligence. CID’s mission is to deliver full spectrum Cyber Information Warfare and Intelligence Training to achieve decision superiority.
NETPDTC Saufley Field Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center’s (NETPDTC) mission is to provide quality products and services to enable and enhance education, training, career development and personnel advancement.The primary elements of the command are the Navy Advancement Center (NAC),Visual Information Department (VI), Information Systems and Technologies Services, Community Services and Outreach, and the Resources Management Department. NAC (N3) rank-orders all active duty and reserve sailors who are advancement eligible by developing and processing more than 300,000 enlisted advancement exams each year. NAC also maintains and monitors an interactive Facebook page where more than 107,000 sailors and family members learn about the Navy Enlisted Advancement System. Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center’s (NETPDTC) Visual Information Department (N5) manages the overall visual information function throughout the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) and provides quality media products such as 2D/3D animations, video productions, digital imagery, illustrations, and fabricated training aids in support of web-based and classroom training. The Systems Engineering and Technical Services Department (N6) provides Information Technology (IT) services to the Navy’s Manpower, Personnel Training and Education (MPT&E) domain.They manage, design and develop all aspects of information systems for the Commander, Naval Education Training and Education Command (NETC). Services provided include information assurance support; program management; applications development; operational and systems infrastructure support; training networks and IT services contract administration. Over 130 Navy sites use the associated Training and Education applications daily. 26
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The Community Services and Outreach office (N7) manages STARBASEAtlantis, a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored program serving local community youth by offering fifth-grade students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to increase interest and improve their knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Resources Management Department (N8) provides budget formulation and execution, processing $850 million throughout the NETC domain. It provides funds administration and financial systems support, and acquisition and logistics support services for NETPDTC, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Headquarters, Naval Service Training Command, Center for Personal and Professional Development, other MPT&E organizations, and Navy, Marine Corps,Army and Coast Guard. Department personnel also provide command strategic business planning and strategic sourcing, as well as the command human capital planning and execution to include manpower/personnel planning and analysis, work force development, education, and training.
Federal Prison Camp (FPC) The Federal Prison Camp was established on Saufley Field in 1988 to provide inmate manpower to components for the Pensacola Naval Complex.After the closure of FPC Eglin in 2006, FPC Pensacola picked up the additional responsibility of providing inmate labor to Eglin Air Force Base. Saufley Field’s prison camp can house up to 800 inmates, with more than half always dedicated to providing manpower to the U.S. Military.
Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Pensacola The Navy Operational Support Center Pensacola serves approximately 625 officer and enlisted Navy Reservists who reside in the Northwest Florida and South Alabama area.With an active duty staff of two officers, 25 enlisted personnel and one civilian, they support 28 inactive Navy Reserve Units.The primary mission is training and administration for mobilization readiness.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field:The Busiest Air Station In The World NAS Whiting Field is located 7 miles north of the city of Milton in Santa Rosa County. NAS Whiting Field was opened in July 1943 to fulfill the pilot training demands of World War II. Throughout its existence, NAS Whiting Field’s primary mission has been to support pilot training. Currently, NAS Whiting Field has two main airfields (North and South) and 13 Navy Outlying Landing Fields to support the training requirements of Training Air Wing FIVE (TRAWING-5 FIVE). The base manages and operates the fields to enable TRAWING-5 to train upward of 1,300 students each year comprising approximately 160,000 flight hours and 1.3 million flight operations annually. NAS Whiting Field supports primary and initial helicopter training for aviators from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and about a dozen foreign allies. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
Education
Excellence takes priority Alice Crann Good Special to Newcomers’ Guide
ENROLLMENT IN A FLORIDA SCHOOL In order to be admitted to Florida schools, a number of documents are needed. Parents must present a certified birth certificate, as well as a Florida Certificate of Immunization Form 680 (blue card), completed by a Florida physician or by a Florida county health department. Parents should obtain a copy of their child’s complete immunization history before leaving their current residence, as this form is not available to the general public. Evidence of a medical exam completed no less than 12 months prior to the child’s school entry date must also be provided in order to enroll. As long as the medical exam meets this 12-month requirement, parents may submit this information on the School Entry Health Exam Form (DH 3040) or provide a copy of the exam obtained from their current physician before moving to Florida.This form is available at local doctors’ offices and the health department. Parents must also provide official documentation that the parent(s) or guardian(s) is a legal resident(s) of the school district attendance area.
HEALTH RECORDS The state of Florida requires several documents be contained in each child’s school health record.A child may be excluded from school until the requirements not in compliance are met. Required documents include a birth certificate, proof of a physical examination that has been performed within the past 12 months, documentation of immunization, documentation of compliance with seventh-grade hepatitis immunization requirement, documentation of compliance with kindergarten hepatitis requirements and the due date for the next immunization. Information on Florida school immunization requirements is available at www.doh.state.fl.us/Family/school/parent/parent_info.html.
FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST Florida students are required to take the Florida Comprehensive Test (FCAT) 2.0 and Florida End of Course (EOC) assessments.These tests take a student’s test performance to the next level and focus on increasing student achievement and improving college and career readiness. EOC assessments are part of Florida’s next generation strategic plan. The Florida End-of-Course Assessments are computer-based tests designed to measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for specific middle- and high-school level courses. The FCAT 2.0 is a criterion-referenced based test with more rigorous gradelevel expectations. It will measure students’ achievements of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in reading math and science and replaces the original FCAT Sunshine State Standards.The FCAT 2.0 replaces existing FCAT assessments. For more information and for school grades, visit www.fcat.fldoe.org, or www. ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com or www.santarosa.k12.fl.us.
FLORIDA’S VOLUNTARY UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM The voluntary universal pre-kindergarten program provides free pre-kindergarten programs to all children who will be 4 years old before Sept. 1 and are Florida residents, regardless of family income.The program is voluntary and provides a three- or six-hour day of preschool for eligible children. Public and private child care centers and faith-based schools that meet the program’s criteria may participate. For more information: 866-357-3239 or www.floridaearlylearning.com. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which is funded by the Florida Lottery, awards Florida Academic,Academic Top, Florida Medallion scholarships for high-school seniors. Students who have met certain requirements such as maintaining a high grade-point average and achieving required scores on college admissions tests may qualify to have a portion of their college tuition and fees paid at public and private Florida colleges and universities. Evaluation for eligibility for the scholarship begins in high school. For more information about the Bright Futures Scholarship Program call 888827-2004 or visit www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
DUAL ENROLLMENT Dual enrollment allows high school students to earn college or vocational credit at a Florida public institution while simultaneously earning credit toward a high school diploma. Students who are dual-enrolled in a participating college or university in Florida are exempt from registration, matriculation and laboratory fees. For more information, contact a local community college or university, or visit the Florida Department of Education website at www.fldoe.org/articulation.
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION ESE is a program established to provide exceptional student education programs for students between the ages of 3 and 21 who are gifted or have disabilities. School districts and schools develop their own programs to serve students in the most effective way possible. Each school district is responsible for providing services to students who are eligible for the following ESE programs: • Autistic • Deaf or hard-of-hearing • Dual-sensory impaired (deaf-blind) • Emotional/behavioral disability • Gifted • Homebound or hospitalized • Intellectual disabilities • Physically impaired • Specific learning disabilities • Speech and language impaired • Visually impaired (blind and partially sighted) Occupational therapy/physical therapy programs To access information about schools and programs in the state of Florida and in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, contact the Florida Department of Education at 850-245-0505 or online at www.fldoe.org/ese.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Public Schools Contact Information Escambia County School District Office 75 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505 850-432-6121 www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com
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understanding. Students earning the IB diploma are awarded advanced standing at prestigious universities around the world. Many colleges and universities recognize the IB diploma for admissions or course credit. For information: 850-595-1500.
Find information about the district news, resources, schools, programs and centers, community-involvement opportunities and employment opportunities at www. ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com.
Learning Academies and College-prep Programs
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Monday,Aug. 18: First day of school students Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day holiday Monday, Oct. 13: Nonstudent teacher planning day Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: Fall break/ Thanksgiving holiday Friday, Dec. 19: Last day of school before Christmas holidays Tuesday, Jan. 6: First day of school for students after Christmas holidays Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King holiday Monday, Feb. 16: Non-student teacher planning day Monday-Friday, March 30-April 2: Spring break — students Friday,April 3: Good Friday holiday Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Friday, May 22: Last day of school for seniors Friday, May 29: Last day of school for students
TRANSPORTATION By authority of the Florida State Board of Education, your child is privileged to ride a school bus provided you live 2 miles or more from school. Bus service in Escambia County will be provided for elementary students who live 1 mile or more from school. Middle school transportation will be provided for students residing 1.5 miles or more from school. Service includes areas deemed as safety hazards due to road and traffic conditions as identified by qualified highway safety personnel.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Students in Escambia County have the right to special services to the degree such services are available in the school, or reasonable access to the same if provided elsewhere by the school district. • School social workers, 850-469-5451 • Guidance Services, 850-469-5382 • Psychological Services, 850-469-5363 • Health Services, 850-469-5456 • Audiological Evaluations, 850-471-6001 • Exceptional Student Education, 850-469-5518
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS There are countless educational opportunities to meet the specific needs of your child. In addition 28
to over 30 public elementary schools in Escambia County, there are some additional programs and centers from which to choose. More information about schools and their locations is available at www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com.
Program for Academically Talented Students The Program for Academically Talented Students is focused exclusively on meeting the needs of approximately half the identified gifted population in Escambia County.The PATS center provides services for gifted students in grades three through eight from public, private and home schools.The focus on gifted students creates a specialized learning environment that promotes the joy of learning and exploring in a variety of self-chosen subject areas. For information, call 850-494-5640.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS There are currently nine middle schools serving parents and students in Escambia County, and there are also magnet schools and programs to enhance the educational experience of middle school students.
HIGH SCHOOLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING High school students in Escambia County have numerous resources at their fingertips to help prepare them for the academic challenges of college. There are seven high schools in Escambia County, and each high school provides programs that will begin to prepare high school students for continued education and experience in a particular career or vocation. For specific information about schools and their programs or learning academies, call 850-4695448 or visit www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com.
International Baccalaureate Program The IB Program is a four-year pre-university course of study designed to meet the needs of highly motivated students and to promote international
Each of the high schools in Escambia County has programs such as academies for health professions, law, future educators, culinary arts, communications, and travel and tourism.These programs provide high school students PNJ Staff Photo with early exposure to potential career options. For information, call Workforce Education at 850-4695356 or visit www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com.
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology This magnet school combines state-of-the-art technology with applied, hands-on curricula. By graduation, students will be prepared to enter college or pursue a vocation. For details, call 850-9416221 or visit www.wfhs.net.
George Stone Technical Center The mission of this institution is to provide quality academic, career and technical education.The goal of the George Stone Career Center is to guarantee that each student is offered an opportunity to acquire the academic, technical and employable skills necessary to successfully enter the workforce. For information, call 850-941-6200.
National Flight Academy Located at Pensacola Naval Air Station, the 102,000-square-foot National Flight Academy opened in 2012. The $45 million multimedia aviation-themed learning center aims to be an interactive learning laboratory specializing in science and flight. Described as “theme park meets think tank,” programs are geared for seventh- to 12th-graders and corporate groups looking for educational outings. The NFA is a self-supporting, tuition-based educational program. For information: 850-458-7836 or www.nationalflightacademy.com.
HOME SCHOOL For extensive information about home-school resources and laws in the state of Florida, visit the Home School Legal Defense Association online at www.hslda.org. For information about local resources and events, visit the West Florida Home Education Support League website at www.wfhesl.org. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Public schools contact information Santa Rosa County School District Office 5086 Canal St., Milton, FL 32570 850-983-5000 www.santarosa.k12.fl.us
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Monday,Aug. 18: First day of school for students Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Wednesday, Nov. 26: Early release day Nov. 27 - 28: Fall break and Thanksgiving holiday Monday, Dec. 22: Begin Christmas vacation Dec. 23 - Jan. 2: Christmas break Monday, Jan. 19: Martin L. King Birthday Monday, Feb. 16: Presidents’ Day March 16-20: Spring break April 3: Good Friday Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Friday, May 22: Last day for seniors Friday, May 29: Last day of school for students
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE Find information about the district news, resources, schools, programs and centers, community involvement opportunities and employment opportunities at www.santarosa.k12.fl.us.The mission of the Santa Rosa County School District is to develop self-sufficient, productive learners by providing a student-focused, comprehensive curriculum through collaborative, visionary leadership, sound management and innovation.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Students and parents in Santa Rosa County are offered several programs and services in addition to standard services provided at school: • Mentoring • 504 plans • After-school programs • Gifted education • Student counseling • Student development plans • Academic advising • Mental health services • College planning • Family services • Career planning • Violence prevention For more information, call 850-983-5000 or visit www.santarosa.k12.fl.us.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS There are approximately 18 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grades in Santa Rosa County. The Elementary Education Department in Santa Rosa County is a vital component of the total educational program of Santa Rosa School District. For specific information about elementary education and schools, visit www.santarosa.k12. fl.us/elem or call 850-983-5062. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
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MIDDLE SCHOOLS The eight middle schools in Santa Rosa County each provide quality educational settings for students in grades six through eight. Realizing the unique needs of the pre-adolescent and early adolescent years, the administration and staff of the middle schools provide curriculum and activities to assist students during these transitional years from the self-contained elementary school setting to the departmentalized high school setting. Students in Santa Rosa County in grades six through eight have consistently maintained FCAT scores that were among the highest in the state.You can find individual school test data on the school home pages and on the district Web site, which has links to school sites.
HIGH SCHOOLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING Santa Rosa County high schools offer students several rigorous academic opportunities from which to choose. In addition to dual enrollment, students can participate in advanced-placement courses via Florida Virtual School courses and accelerated access to post-secondary education through early admission to a college or university. For information about these programs, call the Santa Rosa County School District at 850-983-5000. For specific information about the Florida Virtual School, visit www.flvs.net or call 800-374-1430.
LOCKLIN TECHNICAL CENTER The mission of Locklin Technical Center is to provide technical and supplemental training and academic education to the students, businesses, industries, manufacturers and other citizens in Santa Rosa County. Any person desiring to seek gainful employment or upgrading in an occupation for which training is offered at Locklin Technical Center, and who is at least 16 years old and will benefit from the training, is eligible for admission if he is physically, mentally
and emotionally able to perform required class duties. High school juniors and seniors, and in some sophomores, may attend LTC classes with permission of their home school. For information: 850-983-5700 or www.locklintech.com.
HOME SCHOOL For extensive information about home-school resources and laws in the state of Florida, visit the Home School Legal Defense Association at www.hslda.org. For information about home schooling in Santa Rosa County, call 850-983-5065 or visit www.santarosa.k12.fl.us. For local home school support, visit the West Florida Home Education Support League at www.wfhesl.org.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Escambia and Santa Rosa counties University of West Florida Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida is a vibrant, distinctive institute of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate and targeted research programs. With multiple locations in Northwest Florida, UWF serves a student population of more than 12,000. The UWF main campus spans 1,600 acres and is located just minutes away from historic Pensacola and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. It features state-of-the-art facilities comfortable residence halls, and a beautiful landscape that offers a variety of recreational activities. UWF also serves students along the Emerald Coast through its Fort Walton Beach campus, Crestview office, Eglin Air Force Base Center, Hurlburt Field office and UWF/UF REEF (Research and Engineering Educational Facility).
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Catering to the needs of traditional and nontraditional students, UWF Emerald Coast offers curriculums specifically for students who have already earned 60 or more semester hours. For more information, visit www.uwf.edu or call the Office of Admissions at 850-474-2230; (800) 263-1074. For the OWC/UWF Fort Walton Beach campus, call 850-863-6565; Eglin Center, 850-678-3727.
Pensacola State College Pensacola State College is a student-centered, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing educational opportunities that develop the academic, career, personal and aesthetic capabilities of individuals. PSC offers a variety of degrees and certificates including bachelor degrees, associate degrees, college-credit certificates and vocational certificates. PSC also offers the cuttingedge Collegiate High School, which is a part of the Department of the Secondary and Adult Education. PSC serves Escambia and Santa Rosa counties via campuses in Pensacola, Milton and Warrington, and its Downtown Center in Pensacola and South Santa Rosa Center in Gulf Breeze. For information, call 850-484-1000 or visit www. pensacolastate.edu.
ITT Technical institute The ITT Pensacola campus at 6913 N. Ninth Ave. offers a variety of courses including drafting and design technology, electrical engineering, information systems, cyber security, network systems administration and project management administration. For more information, call 850-483-5700.
Pensacola Christian College The student body at Pensacola Christian College now represents every state in the nation and more than 60 foreign countries. PCC offers a variety of programs and associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. Pensacola Christian College serves a constituency of churches across America that is primarily independent Baptist. Faculty, staff and stu-
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dents attend Campus Church, which operates in the spirit of an independent Baptist church in both faith and practice. For information, call 850-478-8496 or visit www.pcci.edu.
Troy University The Troy University Florida and Western Region faculty and staff are committed to providing students with a quality education and exceptional student services.There are campuses in eight states catering to the educational needs of the working adult by offering graduate and undergraduate courses in the evenings and on weekends. Undergraduate students have flexibility via distance learning from anywhere in the world. Several locations in Northwest Florida. For information: www.troy.edu, 850-455-5836 or 800-414-5756.
Virginia College Virginia College is a private institution of higher
education committed to offering associate degrees, diploma courses and baccalaureate degrees at its various campuses.The students’ learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills and personal growth.The college provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market. For information, call 850436-8444 or visit www.vc.edu/campus/pensacolaflorida-college.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University specializes in aviation and aerospace, with curriculum focusing on the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them.The University’s Extended Campus offers more than 35 degree programs to military and civilian working professionals through online classes and more than 130 teaching centers in the United States and abroad. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor and master levels.The Pensacola Center is located at Pensacola Naval Air Station: classes are also held at Whiting Field Naval Air Station. For details, call 850-458-1098 or visit www.erau.edu.
Fortis Institute
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Fortis provides training and hands-on experience to become a qualified professional, ready to apply for entry-level jobs within one year. Fortis provides career training that helps put graduates on the fast track to success as a medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy technician, medical office specialist, and in cosmetology, all at its Pensacola campus. ABHES Accredited. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. For details: 850-476-7607 or www.fortis.edu. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
School Directory COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES University of West Florida 850-474-2000 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514
West Florida Tech High School 850-941-6221 2400 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
Pensacola State College 850-484-1000 Pensacola campus 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504 --Pensacola State College 850-471-4622 Century Center 440 E. Hecker Road, Century, FL 32535 -- Pensacola State College 850-484-1374 Downtown Center 418 W. Garden St., Pensacola, FL 32502 -- Pensacola State College 850-484-2200 Warrington campus 5555 W. Highway 98, Pensacola, FL 32507 -- Pensacola State College 850-484-4400 Milton campus 5988 Highway 90 Milton, FL 32583 -- Pensacola State College 850-471-4630 South Santa Rosa Center 5075 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Bellview Middle School 850-941-6080 6201 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL 32526
Northwest Florida School of Biblical Studies 850-474-9257 4051 Stefani Road, Cantonment, FL 32533 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 850-458-1098 -- Pensacola Naval Air Station 250 Chambers Ave., Bldg. 634, Suite 33, Pensacola, FL 32508 -- Whiting Filed Naval Air Station 7180 Langley St., Building 1417, Suite 163, NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL 32570 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 850-458-6263 Pensacola Naval Air Station and Pensacola Naval Hospital 250 Chambers Ave., Bldg. 634, Suite 13, Pensacola, FL 32508 Fortis Institute 850-476-7607 4081 E. Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514 ITT Technical Institute 850-483-5700 6913 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504 Troy State University 850-455-5836 21 N. New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32506
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Brown-Barge Middle School 850-494-5640 201 Hancock Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503 Ernest Ward Middle School 850-327-4283 7650 Highway 97,Walnut Hill, FL 32568 Ferry Pass Middle School 850-494-5650 8355 Yancey Ave., Pensacola, FL 32514
Longleaf Elementary School 850-941-6110 2600 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
Jim C. Bailey Middle School 850-492-6136 4110 Bauer Road, Pensacola, FL 32506
McArthur Elementary School 850-494-5625 330 E. 10 Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534
Ransom Middle School 850-937-2220 1000 W. Kingsfield Road, Cantonment, FL 32533
McMillian Learning Center 850-595-6910 1403 St.Josephs Ave., Pensacola, FL 32501
Warrington Middle School 850-453-7440 450 S. Old Corry Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32507
Molino Park Elementary School 850-587-5265 899 Highway 97, Molino, FL 32577
Woodham Middle School 850-494-7140 150 E. Burgess Road, Pensacola, FL 32503
Montclair Elementary School 850-595-6969 820 Massachusetts Ave., Pensacola, FL 32505
Workman Middle School 850-494-5665 6299 Lanier Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504
Myrtle Grove Elementary School 850-453-7410 6115 Lillian Highway, Pensacola, FL 32506
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS A.K. Suter School Elementary School 850-595-6810 501 Pickens Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503 Bellview Elementary School 850-941-6060 4425 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, FL 32526 Beulah Elementary School 850-941-6180 6201 Helms Road, Pensacola, FL 32526 Blue Angels Elementary School 850-457-6356 1551 Dog Track Road Pensacola, FL 32506 Bratt Elementary School 850-327-6137 5721 N. Highway 99, Century, FL 32535 Brentwood Elementary School 850-595-6800 4820 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32505 C.A.Weis Elementary School 850-595-6888 2701 North Q St., Pensacola, FL 32505 Cordova Park Elementary School 850-595-6830 2250 Semur Road, Pensacola, FL 32503
Virginia College 850-436-8444 19 W. Garden St., Pensacola, FL 32502
Ensley Elementary School 850-494-5600 501 E. Johnson Ave., Pensacola, FL 32514
ESCAMBIA COUNTY: HIGH SCHOOLS Escambia High School 850-453-3221 1310 N. 65th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32506
Ferry Pass Elementary School 850-494-5605 8310 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514 Global Learning Academy 850-430-7560 100 North P Street, Pensacola, FL 32505
Tate High School 850-937-2300 1771 Tate Road, Cantonment, FL 32533
Helen Caro Elementary School 850-492-0531 12551 Meadson Road, Pensacola, FL 32506
Northview High School 850-327-6681 4100 W. Highway 4, Century, FL 32535 Pensacola High School 850-595-1500 500 W. Maxwell St., Pensacola, FL 32501 Pine Forest High School 850-941-6150 2500 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 Washington High School 850-475-5257 6000 College Parkway, Pensacola FL 32504 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
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Lincoln Park Elementary School 850-494-5620 7600 Kershaw Drive, Pensacola, FL 32571
Holm Elementary School 850-494-5610 6101 Lanier Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504 Jim Allen Elementary School 850-937-2260 1051 Highway 95A N., Cantonment, FL 32533 L.D. McArthur Elementary School 850-494-5625 330 East 10 Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534
N.B. Cook Elementary School 850-595-6826 1310 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32503 Navy Point Elementary School 850-453-7415 1321 Patton Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507 O.J. Semmes Elementary School 850-595-6975 1250 E.Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503 Oakcrest Elementary School 850-595-6980 1820 Hollywood Ave., Pensacola, FL 32505 Pine Meadow Elementary School 850-494-5630 10001 Omar Ave. Pensacola, FL 32534 Pleasant Grove Elementary School 850-492-0233 3000 Owen Bell Lane, Pensacola, FL 32507 R.C. Lipscomb Elementary School 850-494-5703 10200 Ashton Brosnaham Drive, Pensacola, FL 32534 Scenic Heights Elementary School 850-494-5635 3801 Cherry Laurel Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504 Sherwood Elementary School 850-453-7420 501 CherokeeTrail, Pensacola, FL 32506 Warrington Elementary School 850-453-7425 220 N. Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507 West Pensacola Elementary School 850-453-7470 801 N. 49th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32506 OTHER SCHOOLS AND CONTACTS A.A. Dixon Charter School of Excellence 850-435-0511 1201 North H. Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 AMIkids Pensacola 850-453-1910 3685 Muldoon Road, Pensacola, FL 32526 Beulah Academy of Science 850-944-2822 8633 Beulah Road, Pensacola, FL 32526 31
Byrneville Elementary School 850-256-6350 1600 Byrneville Road, Century, FL 32535 Camelot Academy of Escambia County 850-497-6692 401 Brigadier St., Pensacola, FL 32505 Capstone Academy 850-458-7735 4901 W. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32506 Escambia Charter School 850-937-0500 391 90 & 9 Ranch Road, Cantonment, FL 32533 P.O. Box 1147 Gonzalez, FL 32560 (mailing) Escambia School District, Superintendent of Schools, Malcolm Thomas, 850-469-6130 75 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505 Email: mthomas@escambia.k12.fl.us Escambia Westgate Center 850-494-5700 10050 Ashton Brosnaham Road Pensacola, FL 32534 Exceptional Student Education Center 850-469-5518 30 E.Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503 George Stone Technical Center 850-941-6200 2400 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 Hospital & Homebound School 850-469-5518 30 E.Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503 Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy 850-432-2273 1408 E. Blount St., Pensacola, FL 32503 Jacqueline Harris Extension Academy 850-433-0180 615 North W St., Pensacola, FL 32503 Lakeview Center, Main Campus, 850-432-1222, business line; 850-469-3500, new appointments 1221 W. Lakeview Ave., Pensacola, FL
P.A.C.E. Center for Girls 850-478-7060 1028 Underwood Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504 Pensacola Beach Charter School 850-934-4020 900 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
The Learning Center at Pensacola Boys Base 850-453-7490 Corry Station Navy Technical Training Center 6440 Roberts Ave., Bldg. 3780, Pensacola, FL 32511
Aletheia Christian Academy 850-969-0088 1700 Woodchuck Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504 Religious non-denominational, Grade PK-12
Lakeview Century Clinic 850-256-6280 6021 A Industrial Blvd., Century, FL
East Hill Christian School 850-438-7746 1301 E. Gonzalez St., Pensacola, FL 32501 Religious non-denominational, PK-12
Gulf Coast Enterprises/Lakeview 850-595-1330 2001 North E St., Pensacola, FL
Lakeview Crisis Services Helpline: 850-438-1617 Teen Line: 433-TEEN / 850-433-8336 Rape Line: 433-RAPE / 850-433-7273 Newpoint Pensacola Academy Middle School 850-308-5312 8190 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32534 Grades 6-8
Montessori School 850-433-4155 4100 Montessori Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504 Non-religious, PK-8
Christian Institute of Arts & Sciences 850-457-4058 2007 N. 61st Ave., Pensacola, FL 32506 Religious Christian, Grade K-12
East Hill Academy 850-437-5560 635 W. Garden St., Pensacola, FL 32502 Special Education, Grade 1-12
Pathway/Lakeview 850-453-7722 6425 N. Pensacola Blvd., Bldg. 2, Pensacola, FL Southeastern Vocational Services/ Lakeview 850-595-1330 2001 North E St.., Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Christian Academy 850-478-8483 10 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503 Religious Christian, K-12
Carden Christian Academy 850-492-4873 3290 Bauer Road, Pensacola, FL 32506 Religious non-denominational, Grade K-8
Lakeview Behavioral Medicine Center Inpatient Services 850-434-4808 1101 W. Moreno St., Pensacola, FL
The Friary/Lakeview 850-932-9375 4400 Hickory Shores Blvd., Gulf Breeze, FL
Pensacola Catholic High School 850-436-6400 3043 W. Scott St., Pensacola, FL 32505 Religious Catholic, 9-12
Blessed Star Christian School 850-476-9208 9151 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514 Religious Christian, Grade K-4
Creative Learning Academy 850-432-1768 3151 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola, FL 32503 Non-religious, Grade PK-8
West Florida Community Care Center/ Lakeview 850-983-5500 5500 Stewart St.., Milton, FL
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Montessori School of Pensacola 850-469-8138 1010 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32501 Non-religious, NS-8
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Lakeview Avalon Center 850-437-8900 6024 Spikes Way, Milton, FL
Lakeview Special Populations Network 850-424-6904 1221 W. Lakeview Ave., Pensacola, FL
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Newpoint Pensacola High School 850-308-5312 8190 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32534 Grades 9-11
Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts 850-434-2294 1010 N. 12th Ave., Suite 228, Pensacola, FL 32503 Non-religious, 7-12 Pensacola Jr.Academy 850-478-8838 8751 University Pkighway, Pensacola, FL 32514 Religious Seventh Day Adventist, K-9 Redeemer Lutheran School 850-455-0330 333 Commerce St.,Warrington, FL 32507 Religious Lutheran, PK-8 Sacred Heart Cathedral School 850-436-6440 1603 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32503 Religious Catholic, PK-8
Episcopal Day School of Christ Church 850-434-6474 223 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32502 Religious Episcopal, K-9
Seville Bayside Montessori School 400 S.Alcaniz St., Pensacola, FL 32502 Non-religious, NS-PK
Escambia Christian School 850-433-8476 3311 W. Moreno St., Pensacola, FL 32505 Religious Christian, PK-8
S.L. Jones Christian Academy 100 Boeing St., Pensacola, FL 32507 Religious Christian, K-12
Hope Christian Academy 850-476-2198 201 W. Leonard St., Pensacola, FL 32501 Religious Primitive Baptist, PK-12
St. John The Evangelist 850-456-5218 325 S. Navy Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32507 Religious Catholic, K-9
Jubilee Christian Academy 850-494-2477 5910 North W St.., Pensacola, FL 32505 Religious Non-denominational, K-9 Little Flower Catholic 850-455-4851 6495 Lillian Highway, Pensacola, FL 32506 Religious Catholic, K-8 Marcus Pointe Christian School 850-479-1605 6205 North W St.., Pensacola Fl 32505 Religious Christian, PK-5 Molino Christian School 850-587-2055 P.O. Box 356, Molino, FL 32577 Religious Christian, PK-12
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St. Paul Catholic 850-436-6435 3121 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola, FL 32503 Religious Catholic, PK-8 Trinitas Christian School 850-484-3515 3301 E. Johnson Ave., Pensacola, FL 32503 Religious Christian, PK-12 Walnut Hill Christian School 850-327-4994 6990 Highway 97,Walnut Hill, FL 32568 Religious Mennonite, 2-11 SANTA ROSA COUNTY: HIGH SCHOOLS Central School 850-983-5640 6180 Central Road, Milton, FL 32570 Grades PK-12 Gulf Breeze High School 850-916-4165 675 Gulf Breeze Pkighway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Jay High School 850-675-4507 3741 School St., Jay, FL 32565 Milton High School 850-983-5600 5445 Stewart St., Milton, FL 32570 Navarre High School 850-936-6080 8600 High School Blvd., Navarre, FL 32566 Pace High School 850-995-3600 4065 Norris Road, Pace, FL 32571 MIDDLE SCHOOLS Avalon Middle School 850-983-5540 5445 King Arthur’s Way, Milton, FL 32583 Central School 850-983-5640 6180 Central Road, Milton, FL 32570 Grades PK-12 Gulf Breeze Middle School 850-934-4080 649 Gulf Breeze Pkighway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Holley-Navarre Middle School 850-936-6040 1976 Williams Creek Drive, Navarre, FL 32566 Martin Luther King Middle 850-983-5660 5928 Stewart St., Milton, FL 32570 R. Hobbs Middle School 850-983-5630 5317 Glover Lane, Milton, FL 32570 Thomas L. Sims Middle School 850-995-3676 5500 Education Drive, Pace, FL 32571 Woodlawn Beach Middle 850-934-4010 1500 Woodlawn Way, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Bagdad Elementary School 850-983-5680 4512 Forsyth St., Bagdad, FL 32583 Bennett C. Russell Elementary 850-983-7000 3740 Excalibur Way, Milton FL 32583 Berryhill Elementary School 850-983-5690 4900 Berryhill Road, Milton, FL 32570 Chumuckla Elementary School 850-995-3690 2312 Highway 182, Jay, FL 32565
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Jay Elementary School 850-675-4554 13833 Alabama St., Jay, FL 32565 Oriole Beach Elementary 850-934-5160 1260 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Pea Ridge Elementary School 850-995-3680 4775 School Lane, Pace, FL 32571 S.S. Dixon Intermediate School 850-995-3650 5540 Education Drive, Pace, FL 32571 S.S. Dixon Primary School 850-995-3660 4560 Pace Patriot Blvd., Pace, FL 32571 T.R. Jackson Pre-K School 850-983-5720 4950 Susan St., Milton, FL 32570 W.H. Rhodes Elementary 850-983-5670 5563 Byrom St., Milton, FL 32570 West Navarre Primary School 850-936-6000 1955 Lowe Road, Navarre FL 32566 West Navarre Intermediate 850-936-6060 1970 Cotton Bay Lane, Navarre, FL 32566 OTHER SCHOOLS Community School 850-983-5650 6658 Parke Ave., Milton, FL 32570 After-school, PK-12
East Milton Elementary School 850-983-5620 5156 Ward Basin Road, Milton, FL 32583
Exceptional Student Education 850-983-5167 6751 Berryhill St., Milton, FL 32570
Gulf Breeze Elementary School 850-934-5185 549 Gulf Breeze Pkighway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Learning Academy of Santa Rosa 850-983-3495 5880 N. Stewart St., Milton, FL 32570
Holley-Navarre Intermediate 850-936-6020 1936 Navarre Road, Navarre, FL 32566 Holley-Navarre Primary School 850-936-6130 8019 Escola St., Navarre, FL 32566 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
Locklin Technical Center 850-983-5700 5330 Berryhill Road, Milton, FL 32570 Santa Rosa Adult School 850-983-5710 5330 Berryhill Road, Milton, FL 32570
Santa Rosa School District, Superintendent of Schools, Tim Wyrosdick 850-983-5010 5086 Canal St., Milton, FL 32570 Santa Rosa Juvenile Resident Facility 850-957-3600 12364 Environmental Center, Holt, FL 32564 SANTA ROSA PRIVATE SCHOOLS Camp E-ma-chamee 850-675-4512 3112 Friendship Road, Milton, FL 32570 Non-denominational, all-boys, 7-12 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 850-932-9127 4257 Gulf Breeze Pkighway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Religious Lutheran, PK-5 Joy Bible Baptist Christian School 850-626-3427 8613 Highway 90 East, Milton, FL 32583 Religious Baptist, K-12 Lighthouse Christian Academy 850-675-4097 13050 Highway 89, Jay, FL 32565 Religious Baptist, all-girls, 7-12 Lighthouse Private Christian Academy 850-916-0157 5613 Gulf Breeze Pkighway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Religious Christian, K-6 Montessori School of Navarre 850-515-1255 6885 Gordan Evans Road, Navarre, FL 32566 Non-religious, K-4 Our Father’s House 850-626-9708 P.O. Box 717, Milton, FL 32572 Religious,Assembly of God, all-girls, 6-12 Santa Rosa Christian School 850-623-4671 6331 Chestnut St., Milton, FL 32570 Religious nondenominational, NS-12 St.Ann Discovery School 850-932-9330 100 Daniel St., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Religious Catholic, NS-PK West Florida Baptist Academy 850-623-9306 5621 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32583 Religious Baptist, PK-12 33
PENSACOLA MSA FACTS & STATISTICS Average Annual Temperature in Degrees F.....67.9 Number of Days with Sunshine................... 224 Gross Regional Product (billions) ...........$15.5 2013 Population (ACS)...........................466,913 2018 Population Estimate.......................489,699 Population Growth Rate 2013-2018 ...... 4.6% Estimated Median Age................................... 38.3 Male Percentage of the Population ........... 49.8 Female Percentage of the Population ....... 50.2
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Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags, Florida’s “First Place” City, and the “Cradle of Naval Aviation.” The Pensacola metropolitan statistical area (MSA) includes Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and contains the cities of Pensacola, Milton and Gulf Breeze, and the towns of Century, Bagdad and Jay. Miles of unspoiled white sand beaches, blue-green water, state and national parks, an historic district with some of the nation’s oldest buildings, a National Naval Aviation Museum, a double-A baseball team, and other attractions, make Pensacola a great place to live, work and visit.
INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT The industry sector statistics for the Pensacola MSA and Florida reflect the importance of the military, service industry and tourism in the local economy. Within the broader category of the service industry, education, health care and tourism related services play the largest roles. According to the Department of Economic Opportunity, average annual wages in the area in 2012 ranged from a low of $11,120 in a portion of the motion picture and video industry to a high of $126,275 in securities and commodity contracts brokerages. The 2012 average annual wage for all industries in the area was $37,333. The unemployment rate is the percentage of the civilian labor force actively seeking employment that is currently unemployed. Until the economic decline, Pensacola significantly outperformed both the state and the nation in terms of its percentage of the labor force finding employment. Since the last economic recession ended, the area has seen its unemployment rate decline to more typical trends. In 2013 the average annual unemployment rate for Pensacola was 7.0 percent, as compared to 7.2 percent for the state of Florida and 7.4 percent for the nation.
MILITARY The Pensacola economy remains highly dependent upon the military and defense industry spending. Pensacola Naval Air Station, Eglin Air Force Base, Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Corry 34
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Percentage of Population with at least a High School Degree ............................... 87.0 Number of Households..........................180,222 Number of Persons Employed (March 2014)..........................................198,946
Total Earnings (2009$)....................$10.3 billion Station Naval, and Naval Total Personal Income (2009$).....$16.7 billion Air Station Whiting Field epitomize the presence Per Capita Income.................................. $24,547 of the military industry. Median Household Income................... $45,538 Military activity in the Average Household Size..................................2.6 Pensacola area has long Average Travel Time to Work.......23.7 minutes been a major source of employment for local residents, of sales for SOURCE: WOODS AND POOLE ECONOMICS; local companies, and of DEMOGRAPHICS NOW, AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY; tax revenues for local DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY government. The military directly employs approximately 14,636 persons with average earnings per job of $42,210. According to a 2013 study by the UWF Haas Center, the defense industry as a whole generates $569.7 million in procurement spending and approximately $8.8 billion in Gross Regional Product for the two-county area.
TOURISM INDUSTRY The Pensacola area has a vibrant tourism industry that has long been an important engine for growth and economic development to the Pensacola economy. The area’s beautiful beaches, natural beauty, climate, and area attractions are some of the most important attributes that visitors to the area say influence their decision to visit. According to recent studies, visitors to Pensacola Beach and Navarre alone are responsible for 4,353 jobs and over $218 million in value added to the economy.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY The construction industry in the past experienced tremendous growth and demand in the Pensacola area, but has suffered significantly in recent years due to the decline in housing demand and the overall economic downtown. Recently, recovery in this industry has increased significantly. The construction industry in 2014 employs 9,390 persons with average earnings per job of $44,627. Sales in the local construction industry were an estimated at $1.1 billion in 2013.
FINANCE AND INSURANCE INDUSTRY A large part of the finance and insurance industry in the area is comprised of banks. There are 34 banks within the Pensacola MSA. The Pensacola banking group had a total of 102 offices and over $4.6 billion in deposits ending June 30, 2013. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
There are also 12 credit unions in the Pensacola area with over $2.1 billion in assets reported as of March 2014. The finance and insurance industry is responsible for employing 7,509 persons with average earnings per job of $59,812. Sales in the industry reached an estimated $1.92 billion in 2013.
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REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY The real estate industry has suffered due to the lingering economic downturn but has not been impacted to the extent that the rest of Florida has been. As the markets stabilize and interest rates remain at historic lows, the real estate industry can expect to continue to play an integral part in the vitality of the area. In 2014, the real estate industry is responsible for employing 2,800 persons with average PNJ Staff Photo earnings per job of $34,359. Sales in the industry were just over $1.0 billion in 2013.
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HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY The health care industry is becoming an increasingly important component to the economic viability of the Pensacola area. The industry is comprised of hospitals, offices of physicians and dentists, outpatient centers, medical labs and home health care, and nursing and residential care facilities. There are six hospitals in the MSA; Baptist Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Jay Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, Santa Rosa Medical Center, and West Florida Hospital. The addition of the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze has brought world-class orthopedics and sports medicine to the Pensacola area. The health care and social assistance industry is responsible for employing 24,292 persons with average earnings per job of $55,784 in 2014. Sales in the industry were estimated at over $2.6 billion in 2013.
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Local Government................................. Government Services ............. 14,917 Federal Government............................. Government Services................ 6,800 State Government................................. Government Services................ 5,073 Baptist Health Care............................... Health Care Service................... 4,133 Mobat, Inc................................................. Management Service.................. 4,500 Sacred Heart Health System .............. Health Care Service.................. 3,483 Navy Federal Credit Union ................ Financial Institution.................... 3,113 University of West Florida................... Education...................................... 1,922 Lakeview Center ................................... Health Care Service................... 1,900 Wendco Corp. ....................................... Eating Places................................. 1,400 USA Mobility, Inc. .................................. Radiotelephone Comm............. 1,494 Gulf Power Company............................ Electric Utility.............................. 1,522
West Florida Regional Medical Center ............................ Health Care Service............1,300 Pensacola Christian College......... Education................................1,204 West Telemarketing........................ Call Center............................... 800 Pensacola State College................. Education................................1,128 Horizon Properties of Pensacola... Business Services..................1,000 Ascend PerformanceMaterials..... Nylon/Ind Chemicals.............. 830 Instrument Control Service, Inc.. Electrical Work........................ 900 Covenant Hospice.......................... Home Health Services........... 750 SOURCE: DEPT. OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; COMPANY WEBSITES; LEXIS NEXIS COMPANY DOSSIER, PENSACOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Pensacola Bay Area’s expanding health care system rivals that of any major metropolitan area. Along with seven outstanding hospitals, there are numerous outpatient clinics, emergency medical facilities and wellness programs throughout the region. The health industry is one of the strongest sectors of employment in the area. The industry works closely with Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida, which offer two- and fouryear degrees in nursing. Pensacola State College also offers certificate programs for dental hygiene, dental assisting, radiography and sonography. The hospitals, the schools and the larger network of health care providers in the area make the medical community a vibrant, important component of the Pensacola Bay Area economy and community. The Pensacola Bay Area’s hospitals are Baptist Health Care, Sacred Heart Hospital, West Florida Health Care, Naval Hospital Pensacola, Santa Rosa Medical Center, Baptist’s Gulf Breeze Hospital and Jay Hospital. Each hospital has its own areas of specialization, but they all excel in a wide array of health care services. Among the seven hospitals are leaders in neonatal care, pediatric care, oncology, in-vitro fertilization, orthopedics, and safer, less invasive approaches to heart bypass surgery. Baptist Health Care and Sacred Heart provide emergency medical helicopter services to the area. Baptist Health Care is a community-owned, non-profit health care organization that includes four hospitals, two medical parks, Baptist Manor, Baptist Leadership Group, Andrews Institute for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Lakeview Center, Baptist Medical Group and Cardiology Consultants. Alliances with several key research groups allow Baptist to provide cancer patients with leading-edge treatments at the facility’s Kugelman Cancer Center. With more than 6,000 employees and physicians, Baptist is the largest non-governmental employer in Northwest Florida. West Florida Health Care offers all private rooms and is the area’s first accredited chest pain center, an advanced primary stroke center and the area’s first accredited breast imaging center of excellence. The West Florida campus includes the all private room acute care hospital, a comprehensive CARF-accredited physical rehabilitation hospital, a mental health facility and cancer center. West Florida meets major medical needs in services like oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, critical care, neurology/neurosurgery, emergency care, urology, behavioral health, gastroenterology, obstetrics, pulmonary and rehabilitative medicine. West Florida Medical Group is a multi-specialty physician group with medical offices located throughout Northwest Florida, backed by West Florida Healthcare. 36
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Sacred Heart Hospital offers medical care that includes cancer services, children and women’s services, neurosciences, cardiology, bariatric surgery and orthopedics. A new patient-care tower opened in July 2014. The tower will add 112 private patient rooms to the Pensacola campus. Through Sacred Heart Cancer Center’s affiliation with MD Anderson Cancer Network, cancer patients benefit from the most current clinical guidelines developed at the top-rated University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Ann Baroco Center for breast health focuses on early detection of breast cancer with mammography and breast imaging and provides a patient navigator to guide breast cancer patients through treatment. Baptist Health Care’s Gulf Breeze hospital also has a cancer care center. Baptist, West Florida, Sacred Heart, the Santa Rosa Medical Center, Gulf Breeze Hospital and Jay Hospital all provide a high level of care to their local communities. Gulf Breeze Hospital includes the Fertility Institute of Northwest Florida, which is the site of the area’s first in-vitro fertilization program. Santa Rosa Medical Center has been ranked among the top 100 orthopedic hospitals in the nation. Jay Hospital, which occupies the most rural setting of the area hospitals, offers advanced technology such as CT and MRI imaging to its local community. Naval Hospital Pensacola serves Department of Defense eligible family members throughout Northwest Florida and South Alabama.Veterans may receive emergency and inpatient care only. The hospital has 10 state-of-the-art labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum suites, putting it at the forefront of Navy medicine’s family-center care initiative. In the rapidly growing areas of Escambia and Santa PNJ Staff Photo Rosa counties, there has been a tremendous influx of medical service offices during the past several years. Pace, Navarre and Gulf Breeze have many specialists including dentists, optical centers, chiropractic clinics, cosmetic surgeons and physical rehabilitation centers. Top-notch pharmacies are readily available with delivery services. Home health care agencies are plentiful and meet the needs of homebound residents. Adult day care and assisted living facilities are available in the Bay Area. In addition to medical facilities Gannett Photo and services, there are many wellness services and programs in the area. Natural foods, fitness programs, yoga, spas and relaxation programs and many others are available to help Pensacola Bay Area residents feel and look their best.
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Main Hospital .................................................................... 850-434-4011 Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine ................. .............................................................................................. 850-916-8700 Baptist Medical Park Nine Mile..................................... 850-208-6130 Baptist Medical Park Navarre ........................................ 850-437-8800 Baptist Medical Park Pace .............................................. 850-995-4244 Bariatric/Weight Loss Center ....................................... 850-469-5810 Cancer Institute ............................................................... 850-434-4080 Cancer Support Services ............................................... 850-469-2224 Get Healthy Pensacola .................................................... 850-469-2447 Golden Care ..................................................................... 850-469-7897 HealthSource .................................................................... 850-434-4080 Heart and Vascular Institute .......................................... 850-434-4080 Outpatient Imaging Scheduling ..................................... 850-469-7500 Physician Referral ............................................................. 850-434-4080 Sleep Disorders Center ................................................. 850-469-7042 Women’s Services ............................................................ 850-434-4080 Lakeview Center............................................................... 850-432-1222 Rehab................................................................................... 850-469-7555 The Friary........................................................................... 850-932-9375
Main Hospital Number................................................... 850-416-7000 Airport Medical Park ...................................................... 850-416-1200 Ann Baroco Center ....................................................... 850-416-8078 Cancer Center ................................................................. 850-416-6993 Children’s Hospital .......................................................... 850-416-7000 Cardiology.......................................................................... 850 416-4970 Diagnostic Center ........................................................... 850-416-6800 Emergency/Trauma .......................................................... 850-416-7173 Orthopedics/Sports Care .............................................. 850-416-1600 Physician Referral.............................................................. 850-416-1600 Surgical Weight Loss Center.......................................... 850-416-7546 Pace Medical Park ............................................................ 850-416-5800 Patient Information .......................................................... 850-416-7000 Urgent Care Center ....................................................... 850-416-2000 Women’s Hospital ........................................................... 850-416-7000 Haven of Our Lady of Peace.......................................... 850-436-5900 Outpatient Rehabilitation/Referral Line ..................... 850-416-5221 Sacred Heart Foundation............................................... 850-416-4660 Senior Spirit........................................................................ 850-416-1620
GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL
Main Hospital .................................................................... 850-626-7762
Main Hospital .................................................................... 850-934-2000 Diabetes Education ......................................................... 850-934-2389 Heart & Vascular Services ............................................. 850-932-1775 Sleep Disorders Center ................................................. 850-916-8203 FirstRehab of Gulf Breeze Hospital ............................. 850-934-2180
JAY HOSPITAL
Main Hospital .................................................................... 850-675-8000
WEST FLORIDA HEALTHCARE Main Hospital .................................................................... 850-494-4000 Referral Service ................................................................ 850-494-3212 Cancer Care....................................................................... 850-494-5404 Diabetes Center................................................................ 850-494-4950 Diagnostic Imaging ........................................................... 850-494-5300 Family Birthplace............................................................... 850-494-4368 H2U Membership Program ........................................... 850-494-4300 Behavioral Health, The Pavilion...................................... 850-494-5000 Rehabilitation Institute.................................................... 850-494-6100 Memory Disorders Clinic.............................................. 850-494-6497 Sleep Disorders Center.................................................. 850-494-4850
SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER NAVAL HOSPITAL PENSACOLA
Main Hospital .................................................................... 850-505-6601 Central Appointments.................................................... 850-505-7171
HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Florida Department of Health/Escambia/main facility ....................... .............................................................................................. 850-595-6500 Florida Department of Health/Escambia/Molino ................................ .............................................................................................. 850-587-5007 Florida Department of Health/Northside ............................................ .............................................................................................. 850-484-5151 Florida Department of Health/Santa Rosa/Milton ............................. .............................................................................................. 850-983-5200 Florida Department of Health/Santa Rosa/Gulf Breeze .................... .............................................................................................. 850-934-4074 Florida Department of Health/Santa Rosa/Jay .................................... .............................................................................................. 850-675-4211
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Something to do every day of the year PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS The Pensacola Blue Wahoos made history when the first pitch was thrown April 5, 2012, to start their inaugural season as Pensacola’s first Double-A affiliate.The season opener and 3-1 win against the Montgomery Biscuits thrilled a capacity crowd of 5,038 at Pensacola’s new Multi-Use Stadium at Community Maritime Park. Pensacola Blue Wahoos are the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and part of Minor League Baseball’s Southern League. Pensacola Blue Wahoos are owned by Quint and Rishy Studer.The Studers are involved with various charitable organizations throughout Pensacola. The Blue Wahoos are managed by Jim Riggleman, who is joined by hitting coach Tony Jaramillo and pitching coach Tom Brown. With limited exceptions, the standard game time for weekday games is 7 p.m., Saturday games start at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Gates will open one and a half hours prior to the first pitch for every game. Playing from mid-May through the end of August, the Wahoos delight fans of all ages.Ticket prices range from $7 to $10 for each game. Special group rates and season ticket packages are available. Games can be heard via audio streaming on the Internet as well. For information, go to www.bluewahoos.com, or call 850-934-8444. PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS After a short absence, professional ice hockey returned to Pensacola in October 2009.The team has won the past two championships. During their seasons in the Southern Professional Hockey League, the Pensacola Ice Flyers attracted more than 522,000 fans to Pensacola Bay Center. Having a professional hockey team also enabled the Bay Center to provide a venue for youth hockey leagues and adult amateur hockey leagues for novice and advanced players. In addition, the Center offers public ice skating during select times in the season.The Ice Flyers continued the tradition of calling their home arena,“The Hangar,” as the preferred name of the Bay Center. The Southern Professional Hockey League, based in Charlotte, N.C., expanded in 2009, adding Biloxi, Miss., and Lafayette, La., along with Pensacola to the six-year-old league. It recreated an Interstate 10 rivalry along the Gulf Coast among former teams in the ECHL. SNOWBALL DERBY The 47th Snowball Derby will be held Dec. 3, 2014, and the 300-lap race at Five Flags Speedway is considered the Super Bowl of short-track racing. It now draws national media coverage from Speed51.com and Speed Network, as well as publications geared to short-track racing. The race attracts crowds in excess of 10,000 and is the largest single-day sporting event in Northwest Florida. In 2009, the event received marquee billing when NASCAR star Kyle Busch won an exciting finish for the checkered flag and praised the significance of winning the Snowball Derby. The race features Super Late Model race cars and has been annually held on the first Sunday of December. The event has now grown to include a full week of activities, including four days of racing on the half-mile, banked asphalt oval.The week of racing fills the parking area around Five Flags and now fans are shuttled on trolley buses from Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds.The race track, located on Pine Forest Road, less than two miles south of Interstate 10, opened in 1953. In 2006, the Bryant family, led by general manager Tim Bryant, purchased the race track and have made a variety of upgrades to the facility. The track has a proud legacy as one of the oldest short tracks in the United States. From March through October, race events are held twice a month on Fridays at Five Flags.Ticket prices range from $15 for regular Friday night race events, to $25 for special events like the Blizzard Series and the Snowball Derby week. For more information: www.5flagsspeedway.com or 850-944-8400. 38
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TENNIS,ANYONE? There are seven tennis facilities in the Pensacola and Gulf Breeze area.The largest facility is public, the Roger Scott Tennis Center, located off Summit Boulevard, and revamped in 2009 with clay courts. Tradition and affordable family play are hallmarks at Roger Scott, named in 2008 as the Florida Tennis Facility of the Year by the United States Tennis Association. Roger Scott features lighted courts, a pro shop and patio area. Operated by the City of Pensacola, Roger Scott hosts a variety of local and national tournaments. Since 2004, it has hosted the Pensacola Open Wheelchair Tournament, featuring the top wheelchair tennis players from around the world. During the year, Roger Scott is the host facility for a number of USTA-sanctioned tournaments. In addition, the facility hosts the Greater Pensacola Ladies Tennis League matches and youth events like the Racquet Round-Up — a free, four-day clinic for youths that is the largest in the South. Memberships and daily play available. Details: www.tennispensacola.com. There are several private tennis clubs in Pensacola. In November 2008, Pensacola Country Club opened a new tennis facility featuring eight courts, pro shop, snack area and fitness center for its membership. Smaller, private facilities are at the Pensacola Athletic Center, located off U.S. 98 West. In Gulf Breeze, there are eight public courts available at Shoreline Park.Also in the Gulf Breeze area,The Club has eight courts at its membership facility.The Club hosted the USTA Women’s 40 and 50 national championships in 2009. On Pensacola Beach, the Portofino Tennis Center offers five private courts. BALLPARKS The Roger Scott Athletic Complex’s fields are used day and night for soccer, baseball and softball.The hub of the complex is the Vickery Center with facilities for art classes, a gym for basketball and volleyball and carpeted rooms for step aerobics, Pilates and martial arts.The center offers summer camps for ages 6-11 and a teen camp for ages 12-14.The camp provides swimming and indoor and outdoor activities. It is also the headquarters for the city of Pensacola’s youth soccer,T-ball and baseball programs. Exchange Park in East Pensacola Heights is a 13-acre complex of well-lighted fields used by area schools and city leagues for T-ball, baseball and softball. CITY POOLS If you want to swim year-round, indoor and outdoor swimming is offered at the Cecil T. Hunter Municipal Swimming Pool just off of I-110 at Blount Street. The University of West Florida offers public swim hours at its indoor Olympicsize pool.The pool is used for competitive swimming and diving meets. The Roger Scott Municipal Swimming Pool on Summit Boulevard has a locker room and showers. Heitzman Optimist Park on Langley Boulevard thrills all ages with a multi-level jungle gym and slide. Next door is the branch YMCA and swimming pool.The main YMCA is in downtown Pensacola. 2014-2015 • www.PensacolaNewcomer sGuide.com
CANOEING AND CAMPING The Pensacola Bay Area is known for its variety of rivers, bayous, bays and beaches.Adventures Unlimited, on Coldwater Creek in Milton, offers camping, canoeing, kayaking and tubing on four streams, and even a ropes course. Big Lagoon State Park near Perdido Key has designated campsites. Lake Stone Campground in Century provides a rural retreat 30 miles north of Pensacola. RECREATION FACILITIES Bayview Community Center, 850-436-5190 Bayview Senior Citizens Center, 850-436-5190 East Pensacola Heights Club House, 850-436-5190 E.S. Cobb Community Center, 850-436-5192 Fricker Community Center, 850-436-5195 Gull Point Community Center, 850-494-7360 Vickery Community Center, 850-912-4056 ATHLETIC FACILITIES Exchange Park, 850-912-4109 Malcolm Yonge Center, 850-436-5195 Cecil T. Hunter Municipal Swimming Pool, 850-436-5197 Scott Complex Municipal Swimming Pool, 850-595-1218 Roger Scott Municipal Tennis Center and Athletic Complex, 850-912-4103 Osceola Municipal Golf Course, 850-453-7599 BLACKWATER RIVER STATE PARK The Blackwater River State Park is located 15 miles northeast of Milton.The park offers camping, swimming, fishing, nature studies, hiking and horse stables for riding. Guided walks are available and campfire programs are offered seasonally. The park is located 15 miles northeast of Milton, off U.S. 90. For information: 850-983-5363.
BLACKWATER HERITAGE TRAIL STATE TRAIL The Blackwater Heritage Trail is an 8.5 mile paved trail that begins at the corner of U.S. 87 and U.S. 90 in downtown Milton and continues north to the eastern boundary of the Whiting Field Naval Air Station.This winding trail is excellent for biking, running, walking and roller-skating.The park is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly — all pets must be leashed. For information, call 850-983-5338. CANOE AND KAYAK RENTALS Adventures Unlimited, 850-623-6197 Bob’s Canoe Rental and Sales, 850-623-5457 Blackwater Canoe Rental, 850-623-0235 Milton Parks and Recreation Info, 850-983-1940 BIG LAGOON STATE PARK The sandy beaches and salt marshes of Big Lagoon State Park provide important habitats for numerous birds and animals. For birdwatchers, there are cardinals, towhees, brown thrashers and nuthatches in the uplands and great blue herons and many other species that frequent the park’s lake marshes.An observation tower gives visitors a panoramic view of Big Lagoon and Perdido Key across the Intracoastal Waterway.There is a large amphitheater for meetings. Located on County Road 292A, approximately 10 miles southwest of Pensacola. Call 850-492-1595. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE The Fort Pickens and Naval Live Oaks areas are the two best sites to view wildlife in Florida’s portion of this national seashore.The Fort Pickens area is located on the western end of Santa Rosa Island.The Naval Live Oaks area is located near Gulf Breeze on the mainland. Fort Pickens is accessible only by foot, bike or boat and includes beach, dune, salt marsh,
and scrub upland habitats, while Naval Live Oaks is covered mostly by hammocks of live oak, magnolia, hickory, and red cedar. For details: 228-875-9057. NAVARRE BEACH MARINE PARK Navarre Beach Marine Park is a 100-acre park on the Santa Rosa Sound.Activities at the park include swimming and picnicking. Navarre Beach Park is located on Gulf Beach Boulevard across Santa Rosa Sound from the city of Navarre Beach on U.S. 98. For information: www.santarosa.fl.gov/parks. PANHANDLE BUTTERFLY HOUSE & NATURE WALK OF NAVARRE At the Panhandle Butterfly House, visitors can view more than 200 butterflies. Guides are available to help identify 1,200 butterfly-attracting native plants for a hands-on experience.All stages of the butterfly’s development can be observed in its natural habitat.The Nature Walk, a 1-mile waterfront boardwalk along the Santa Rosa Sound, offers a spring-fed fish pond, playground equipment and a picnic and recreation area.The Butterfly House operated by Master Gardeners and is open May 1 through Labor Day. Details: www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org. SHORELINE PARK On Shoreline Drive in Gulf Breeze, Shoreline Park South edges up to the Santa Rosa Sound with a view of Pensacola Beach.This boat launch is only 7 miles from the Pensacola Pass, where the Sound meets the Gulf of Mexico. For information, call 850-934-5140. GOLF COURSES The Pensacola Bay Area often mild weather allows for play virtually any time of the year at the area’s numerous golf courses, some of which offer spectacular views. For area information: www.visitpensacola.com and www.floridasplayground.com.
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