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Originally colonized in 1559, Pensacola, FL was the first European-inhabited settlement in what was destined to become the continental United States – thus, its nickname as “America’s First Settlement.” The name “Pensacola” derives from the Panzacola Indians who were living in the area at the time.
Its location, just south of the British colonies and near the dividing lines of French-owned Louisiana and Spanish Florida, resulted in constantly changing rulership throughout its history: governments who’ve controlled Pensacola include Spain, France, Great Britain, the Confederate States of America and finally, the US.
Although it was explored in the early 1500’s by both Ponce de Leon and Hernando de Soto, its exposure to numerous hurricanes led some to believe that the area was too dangerous to settle. This belief lasted for over a century until the Spanish officially established Pensacola in 1696. It became the capital of the British colony of West Florida in 1763. Andrew Jackson captured the city during the war of 1812; it became part of the U.S. in 1821.
Located on the Florida panhandle, Pensacola is the site of the country’s first US Naval Air Station and home to the legendary Blue Angels flight demonstration team. It’s extraordinary white beaches make it a popular tourist destination, earning the nickname “The Redneck Riviera.”
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GOOD OLD WAR with special guests tba
when:8:30pm, Pensacola, FL venue:Sluggos |
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SAOSIN plus ATTACK! ATTACK! / BREATHE CAROLINA / Scream Out Loud / Thi
when:5:30pm, Pensacola, FL venue:American Legion, Post 33| |
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ATTACK! ATTACK! with BREATHE CAROLINA / This Day Will Tell / Scream Ou
when:6:30pm, Pensacola, FL venue:Sluggos| |
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EMERY plus special guests / MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER / Closure
when:6:30pm, Pensacola, FL venue:American Legion, Post 33| |
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Pensacola Community Corner
Cape Cod Hail
from:Pensacola Beach BlogsBe glad you're on Pensacola Beach. They're having quarter-sized hail on Cape Cod.
Read more...Special pnj.com coverage today of economic meeting
from:Pensacola News Journal - Topix.com Read More...
EarthTalk: Insulating paints
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...
Mass Transit Culture
from:Pensacola Beach BlogsOne of the unintended consequences about a really good mass transit system, like the T in Boston, is that almost everyone who uses it becomes a reader. We snagged the above photo...
Read more...Beantown Blues
from:Pensacola Beach BlogsBostonians tell us it has rained every day, so it seems to them, for an entire month. "Here it is July, a guy on the T said today, "and we haven't even had June yet.""Where's our...
Read more...Florida 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events
Florida Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Red Hot and Boom, Altamonte Springs, FL - July 3, 2009
Apopka 4th of July Celebration, Apopka, FL...
Summer Sundays at the Gregory Street Assembly Hall
Every Sunday, Summer 2009
Jazz Brunch
10:30 AM – 2 PM
Presented by:
Sally’s Island Catering
New Orleans
Dixieland Jazz
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Ballet Pensacola Announces 2009/2010 Scholarship Auditions
from:Ballet PensacolaBallet Pensacola announces that Dance Chance scholarship auditions will be held at the Ballet Pensacola Studios in the Pensacola Cultural Center. Children ages 7 and above are...
Read more...Health Insurance Game
from:Pensacola Beach BlogsThese are the people being paid big bucks to make sure you don't get the health insurance policy you deserve. Click to play the game "Who's Waldo?"
Read more...Superintendent Announces Personnel Recommendations
from:Escambia County School DistrictOn June 23, 2009, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas announced that he will present the following personnel recommendations to the School Board for its consideration at its July...
Read more...PLT Offers 2 Summer Shows for Children
from:Pensacola Little TheatrePensacola, Fla. – Dozens of young actors are singing, dancing and acting this summer at Pensacola Little Theatre, and the shows they are rehearsing now will open in July.
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Summer Sunday
Jazz Brunch
Presented by: Sally’s Island Catering
Charlie Cetti and The Dixieland Dandies
Brunch and Music $15.00
Time: 10:30 AM – 2 PM
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Members' Juried Exhibition
from:Pensacola Museum Of ArtThe annual Members' Juried Exhibition celebrates the artistic endeavors of its active members as the galleries are filled with their painting, sculpture, and mixed media pieces....
Read more...PHS Again Ranked Among Newsweek’s Top High Schools
from:Escambia County School DistrictPensacola High School placed #53 in Newsweek magazine’s annual rankings of the country’s top 1500 high schools. The magazine ranks schools according to percentage of students...
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Pensacola Florida Information: Pensacola, Florida is part of ESCAMBIA County. Population for Pensacola from the last gathering is 56255. You can view Pensacola venues that host many Pensacola FL events every year. You can also research Pensacola Florida homes for sale by visiting our Pensacola Florida real estate guide. Pensacola Florida has a latitude of 30.4207 and a longitude of -87.2197. Zip codes in Pensacola, FL include 32501 ... more Pensacola zips.
