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Launch Family Entertainment center in Pensacola will open Oct. 16 at 8102 N. Davis Highway in Ferry Pass Plaza with trampolines, duckpin bowling, a ninja course, arcade games and a KRAVE restaurant; it is locally run by U.S. military veterans John and Jeremy Reams.

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Beach'n Nutrition is accepting donated homecoming dresses to help girls enjoy their dance—owner Nicki Gutter said the program now welcomes shoes, clutches, and makeup donations and plans to expand with local makeup artists and photographers.

Donations can be dropped off at 2115 W. 9 Mile Road.

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A candlelight vigil honoring children lost to cancer and celebrating survivors will be held at Studer Family Children’s Hospital.

Community members are invited to attend and share in a meaningful tribute.

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Downtown Pensacola is hosting its fifth Harvest Sip & Shop on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from (5-8 p.m.) where shoppers can browse fall finds, listen to live music, and enter a giveaway by submitting receipts online.

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UWF marketing students surveyed area residents for the Wildlife Sanctuary (NWFL) to help plan a move from its flood-prone site to a safer, larger 10-acre property.

The capital campaign will launch next year with local donors and grants supporting the effort.

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The new First Watch restaurant opened at 8860 Boesch Lane in Ransley Station on Sept. 1 — it serves made-to-order meals and offers free Project Sunrise coffee with dine-in orders until Sept. 4.

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Home Depot is eyeing a 16-acre plot on Gulf Breeze Parkway for a new store in Tiger Point today and would build a 611,223 sqft facility with a garden center and parking for 415 vehicles.

Local conservationists worry the project could harm wetlands + increase flooding, while regulatory permits are still needed.

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The Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival will run Oct. 1-11, with 150+ artists performing in downtown and on the beach.

The event will feature community outreach midweek and a National Songwriting Competition with a $1,000 prize.

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Levin Papantonio will host People’s Law School, a free legal education series for Pensacola residents on Monday evenings, Sept. 14, 21, and 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center; advance registration is encouraged.

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Senor Frogs at 400 Quietwater Beach Road closed today after inspectors found about 15 live roaches in its kitchen during a morning inspection – a follow-up check is planned.

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Pensacola area high school football enters Week 3 with key rivalries and matchups.

Five local teams remain undefeated as Pensacola Catholic, Booker T. Washington, and Jay face tough challenges on Sept. 3-4, including the annual Mayor's Cup.

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