Pensacola, Florida
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PENSACOLA, NOT ST. original settlement, is home to the 1696. Pensacola grew to become
Augustine or Jamestown, was renowned Blue Angels. the largest city in Florida and
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the first European settlement in Rich in history, the Pensacola the capital of the British Colony
the continental United States. In area has been described as having of Western Florida in 1763.
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1559, Don Tristan de Luna landed the world’s whitest beaches and Because of its location south of the
with 11 ships laden with gear, being the cradle of naval aviation, original British Colonies and on
food and 1,500 passengers. Just the western gate to the Sunshine the dividing line between French
three months later, a hurricane State, America’s first settlement, Louisiana and Spanish Florida,
swept through, killing hundreds the redneck Riviera and the red along the Perdido River, possession
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and destroying the camp and snapper capital of the world. Its of the city has changed several
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several ships. As famine spread, the most popular nickname, however, times.
settlement was abandoned, and is The City of Five Flags, for the Pensacola offers a huge variety
it would be more than a century five governments that have ruled of attractions, from amusement
before the next group of settlers the area: Spain, France, Great parks to the zoo and everything in
arrived. Britain, the Confederate States of between. Water sports abound, but
Today, Pensacola is a thriving America and the United States of there are also golf courses to play,
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Gulf Coast city of approximately America. historic sites to visit and a host of
54,000 residents. Naval Air Station Pensacola Bay was also known as shops and dining establishments
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Pensacola, located on the same Polonza or Ochuse by the Spanish to explore. The Florida Panhandle
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ground as Don Tristan de Luna’s who re-established the area in is an excellent place for nature
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lovers, with many parks and trails.
In addition, residents and visitors
enjoy festivals such as Mardi Gras
and the Fiesta of Five Flags.
At A Glance
Panama City Beach, Fla.
Population: 53,248
Average Temp: 77
Average Age: 39
Nearest Hospital:
Baptist Hospital
Nearest Major Airport:
Pensacola Regional Airport
Pensacola Info:
Pensacola Bay Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau
(800) 874-1234
www.VisitPensacola.com
www.PanamaCity-Condos.com I www.RetiringToFlorida.com I www.HotRetirementTowns.com
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