Pensacola Beach, FL

About Pensacola Beach

• • Roy Jones Jr., a boxing champion, lived and trained extensively in Pensacola Beach.
• • The Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss, a unique beach party, originated nearby.
• • Tourism thrived after bridges connected the island to the mainland in the 1930s.
• • Fort Pickens never fell to Confederate forces during the Civil War, a Union stronghold.
• • Hurricane Ivan in 2004 caused extensive damage, reshaping the coastline.
• • Named after the Pensacola Bay, it remains unincorporated, part of Escambia County.
• • With under 3,000 residents, it's smaller than many neighborhood subdivisions.
• • At just 3 feet above sea level, the island is especially vulnerable to storms.
• • Tourism and hospitality provide the majority of jobs on the island.
• • A feeling of carefree relaxation washes over you as Gulf breezes whisper.
• • The Pensacola Blue Wahoos, a minor league baseball team, play nearby.
• • The University of West Florida Argonauts won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2019.

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