Daily editionSunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
Community
New palm trees planted on Palafox Street as part of the city's Reimagine Palafox project on March 23 have sparked community debate downtown as some residents question the new design while officials confirm it will refresh the area.
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Business
Baja Coastal Kitchen is open on Pensacola Beach today — the new restaurant serves island-inspired dishes with fresh coastal flavors and offers a wide selection of premium tequilas.
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Culture
Pensacola hosts a week of live music, with Santana at the Bay Center on April 1, ZZ Top at Saenger Theatre on April 2, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton at the Bay Center on April 3, and White Tie Rock Ensemble returning on April 4.
Check local schedules for details.
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Temple Beth-El, Florida’s oldest Jewish congregation, marked its 150th anniversary today as Rabbi Joel Fleekop shared its brief history — highlighting a milestone in Pensacola's cultural heritage.
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Education
The State University System Board of Governors removed introductory sociology from general education credits earlier this week, leaving the course available only as an elective (critics say faculty now have limited access to key discussions on social inequities).
University officials maintain the change enforces state standards.
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Pensacola Events
ServSafe Certification Live Class in Spanish
Monday, March 30th, 2026 · 4-hour class — Hampton Inn Pensacola-Airport — From $159 — Fast-track your ServSafe certification with expert instruction and same-day exam results.
Cliff Cash - Comedy + Punk Night
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 · 6-8:30 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Enjoy a unique blend of comedy and local punk music in an intimate setting.
Transformation Church's Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly carnival games and age-specific egg hunting zones for children nursery aged to 5th grade.
Free Yoga at Bayview Park
Sunday, April 5th, 2026 · 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session suitable for all levels amidst nature.
14th Annual Gala of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 · 5:30-9:30 p.m. — Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center — Tickets available — Celebrate community support while benefiting the Alfred Washburn Center & Outreach Ministries.
Hail The Sun Concert
Friday, April 10th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — $76 each — Catch Hail the Sun live with great energy at this popular local venue.
Junie B. Jones The Musical
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 · 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Pensacola Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming and comedic adventure with the beloved character Junie B. Jones in a sensory-friendly performance.
Pensacola Pickles & Wings Family Festival
Monday, April 13th, 2026 · 10 AM – 8 PM — Seville Square — Free admission — Experience the fun with the legendary Pickle Priest and a day filled with pickle-themed festivities.
Oyster Restoration Initiative Constructability Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 · 10 AM – 12 PM — Bayview Community Center — Free entry — Engage in a workshop to shape the future of oyster reef restoration in Pensacola.
Live Well, Age Well Conference
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 · 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown — Event pricing not specified — Discover the latest in wellness, longevity, and aesthetic medicine with expert speakers and live demonstrations.