Pensacola Ranked One of the Top Places to Retire

Pensacola ranked #10 out of 150 metro cities for best places to retire in 2021-2022 by the U.S. News & World Report. Locations were evaluated on overall happiness of residents, housing affordability, health care quality, retiree taxes, desirability and job market strength.

Click here to view the full list of ranked cities by the U.S. News & World Report.

2021 Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup Results

The Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup Program has ended for 2021, reaching 719 tons of bulk waste collected from Pensacola neighborhoods. This program would not be possible without the Sanitation Services, Fleet Management and Code Enforcement employees who are dedicated to keeping our community clean.

Stay tuned to the City of Pensacola website for the 2022 Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup Schedule.

Waterfront Development Projects Coordinator Rebecca Ferguson and Port Director Clark Merritt with the AAPA Award of Excellence

Port of Pensacola Annual Report Earns AAPA Communications Award

The Port of Pensacola received a Lighthouse Communication Award of Excellence from the American Association of Port Authorities for its 2020 annual report, “The Waterfront – 2020 State of the Port.”

The Port of Pensacola’s 2020 annual report highlighted a prosperous year of revenue increases, business development and continued growth at the port.

Chris Mauldin Earns Floodplain Management Certification

Congratulations to our Engineering Construction Manager Chris Mauldin for passing the national exam to become a Certified Floodplain Manager! The certification program enhances the knowledge of floodplain management and development to promote the health and safety of the public, minimize loss of life and property, and reduce economic losses caused by flood damage.

According to the Association of State Floodplain Managers, only 25% of test-takers pass this exam on the first attempt, and Chris beat those odds.

Chris joins three other city staff members who have earned their floodplain management certification. When employees become certified, it lowers the city’s Community Rating Score and provides adjustments to discount resident’s flood insurance premiums.

In addition to being a member of the Florida Stormwater Association and the Florida Brownfields Association, Chris now holds memberships with the Association of State Floodplain Managers as well as the Florida Floodplain Managers Association.

Amy Tootle Selected as New Public Works and Facilities Director

Amy Tootle has been selected as the new Public Works and Facilities Director for the City of Pensacola. In this role, Tootle will be responsible for the oversight of all operations of the Public Works and Facilities Department, including maintaining city infrastructure such as facilities, streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems and more.

Upcoming Events

Fall Back- Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight savings ends Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 a.m., so don't forget to set your clocks back one hour.

"Tides of Change" Short Film Premiere
Join the City of Pensacola for a special premiere of the film "Tides of Change," hosted by the Escambia County UF/IFAS Extension Office and PLACE:SLR. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Hunter Amphitheater at Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St.

An open house with interactive tables and activities on display will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the premiere of "Tides of Change" at 6 p.m. Attendees can also enter into a raffle to be awarded at 7 p.m.

Read more in the city's news release.

Peanut Butter Challenge
The City of Pensacola is partnering with UF/IFAS Extension in Escambia for their annual peanut butter jar collection! The Peanut Butter Challenge collects unopened jars of peanut butter to feed hungry families ahead of the holidays.

The challenge began Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 24. Peanut butter can be donated at City Hall, 222 W. Main Street, or at a variety of locations around Pensacola and Escambia County. All donations collected will be distributed among local food pantries.

Other Events in Pensacola
Check out Visit Pensacola’s Events Calendar for upcoming concerts, markets, festivals and more!

November Holiday Closures

City of Pensacola offices will be closed in observance the following holidays:

Veterans Day: Thursday, Nov. 11
Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26

Upcoming Meetings

View the upcoming City Council meeting schedule, agendas, minutes and live video streams at cityofpensacola.com

Visit the List of Boards and Commissions to locate agendas, minutes and video for other various City meeting bodies.

Join our Team!

Looking for a job? The City of Pensacola is hiring! View all of our current job openings at governmentjobs.com/careers/pensacola