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Pensacola
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marine Corps League of Pensacola hosted its 24th annual car show today at Five Flags Speedway, featuring vintage to modern cars. The event raises funds through entry fees and donations to support veterans, active-duty personnel, and community services (the league’s largest fundraiser). WEAR-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blush & Needle Society rebranded its 126 Palafox Place shop, formerly Jo Rich Beauty, after a complete cosmetic overhaul and now offers facials, permanent makeup, tattoos, piercing, and permanent jewelry. The business remains busy with appointments + walk-ins despite nearby Palafox construction expected to finish in May. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Lennys Grill & Subs is set to open at 96 E. Garden St. in downtown Pensacola this summer. The fast-casual restaurant known for its Philly cheesesteaks is returning after several years with a new local franchisee leading the effort. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art lovers enjoyed Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival at the Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation Community Center yesterday. The event featured over 100 local, regional and national artists, food vendors, a local art show, a silent auction and live demonstrations for kids. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ PNJ's 2026 pastry bracket advanced to the Elite Eight after Sweet 16 voting, featuring match-ups such as Rosa's Pastry plus Lickin Good Donuts. Online voting is open until noon on April 2, with the Final Four to be revealed on April 6. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Holy Week spans Palm Sunday (Mar. 29) to Easter Sunday (Apr. 5) and includes Holy Thursday and Good Friday; many local churches will hold special services to mark these religious observances. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cantonment On Wheels offers free hour-long electric scooter rides to Escambia County students who earn an A on their report card at 310 Muscogee Road in Cantonment. The rides take place at International Paper Park track and include a safety course for younger riders (parent permission is required). Pensacola News Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Blush and Needle Society on Palafox Street offered tattoos, makeup, piercings, and facials on March 24 — the shop continues to attract shoppers with its distinctive beauty services. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Power & Light PNJ Girls Athlete of the Week poll invites local high school athletes from flag football, lacrosse, softball, tennis and track to earn an award. Voting closes at 11 a.m. Saturday (winners will be announced Monday). Pensacola News Journal
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Cliff Cash - Comedy + Punk Night
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.
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Transformation Church's Easter Egg Hunt
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.
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Free Yoga at Bayview Park
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session suitable for all levels amidst nature.
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14th Annual Gala of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
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.
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Hail The Sun Concert
6-9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — $76 each — Catch Hail the Sun live with great energy at this popular local venue.
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15th Annual Navy Federal Credit Union 5K
12:58 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Cost varies — Participate in a community-driven 5K benefitting local charities.
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Pensacola Pickles & Wings Family Festival
10 AM – 8 PM — Seville Square — Free admission — Experience the fun with the legendary Pickle Priest and a day filled with pickle-themed festivities.
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Oyster Restoration Initiative Constructability Meeting
10 AM – 12 PM — Bayview Community Center — Free entry — Engage in a workshop to shape the future of oyster reef restoration in Pensacola.
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Live Well, Age Well Conference
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.
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Archaeology Bicycle Tour of Fort Pickens Area
9:30 AM - 12 PM — Fort Pickens Area of Gulf Island National Seashore — Fees required for entry — Discover local archaeological sites while biking through stunning natural beauty.
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