Daily editionSunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
Culture
Plaza Ferdinand in downtown Pensacola is a community spot that hosts festivals, markets, and quiet breaks.
Built during the late 1970s and early 1980s boom called Direction '85 and named for King Ferdinand VII, it marks the site where Andrew Jackson was sworn in (located on Palafox Street between Government and Zaragoza streets).
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Seven Days Out offers a guide to events across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, featuring concerts, outdoor movies, art events, and festivals starting Monday and running through Sunday.
The guide highlights a fall zipline tour, a Beatles tribute, and family-friendly holiday celebrations like Winterfest, Gallery Night, and A Charlie Brown Christmas at local venues—ensuring there is something for everyone.
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Music director Tina Buran at First Presbyterian Church in Pensacola, beginning her 50th year, will play a donated 7-foot Steinway Model B that is considered one of the finest pianos to boost worship.
The prized piano—given by an anonymous member—and the refurbished 1,000-pipe organ will be used during services as Buran runs between the balcony and the floor.
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Lifestyle
Local bakeries in Pensacola are now taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies — the offerings include both classic flavors like pumpkin and pecan and unique options such as miso sweet potato, with order deadlines set through mid-November and pick-ups scheduled later this month.
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Real Estate
A $1.79M new East Hill home built by Southern Artisan Builders received the Outstanding Curb Appeal award at the HBA Parade of Homes — built with Victorian details like a wrap-around porch and a detached carriage house with a private apartment — and features four bedrooms, three and a half baths plus an office near parks, boat launches, restaurants, downtown and Pensacola Beach.
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Sports
Pensacola area 3A swimmers ended their season at the FHSAA state meet where Booker T Washington's Ian Malone set an All-American time and Pace's Donovan Lawrence finished second in the 1-meter diving.
Local 1A golfers also closed out their season as Pensacola Catholic junior Elle Palmer was the top local finisher at 14th place & the Booker T Washington boys swim team placed 14th.
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UWF football lost in overtime to Valdosta State by a score of 47—44 on Saturday at PenAir Field—turnovers and missed field goals ended their bid for an undefeated season and a chance at the Gulf South Conference title.
Valdosta State secured its fourth straight win and 12th GSC title as a dramatic field goal in overtime reshaped NCAA Division II playoff seeding in front of a record crowd.
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Pensacola Events
Memphis May Fire Concert
Monday, November 17th, 2025 · 6:00-7:30 PM — Vinyl Music Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the uplifting sounds of Memphis May Fire, a band spreading hope through music.
Floyd Nation Experience - Pink Floyd Tribute
Thursday, November 20th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience a tribute to 50 years of Pink Floyd's iconic music.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage
Friday, November 21st, 2025 · 5:00 – 6:30 PM — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets available — Experience the beloved Peanuts holiday special brought to life on stage.
Downtown Disc Golf Experience
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 · 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Cost info not specified — Navigate a unique disc golf course with local flair at a scenic stadium venue.
Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 · 6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — $5 Night — Celebrate Thanksgiving early with discounted tickets and thrilling hockey action.
Thanksgiving Feast at Five Sisters' Blues Café
Thursday, November 27th, 2025 · 11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Five Sisters Blues Cafe — $24.95 for adults — Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings in a vibrant blues café atmosphere.
Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Saturday, November 29th, 2025 · 6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Check FloHockey to catch the action with the Birmingham Bulls taking on your local Ice Flyers.
Fall Pensacola Outdoor Community Flea Market Extravaganza
Sunday, November 30th, 2025 · 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — $2 entry, kids free — Declutter or shop at this vibrant community flea market with food trucks on site.
Noche Tropical – Latin Night
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — Phineas Phogg's — Special drink offers available — Enjoy a vibrant night of Latin dances and a lively DJ set in downtown Pensacola.
Holiday Shopping Soirée for Childhood Cancer Research
Friday, December 5th, 2025 · 4-10 p.m. — 220 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL — Free entry — Kick off the holiday season while supporting childhood cancer research with local shopping and festive fun.