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2006 Best of Coast: Times Have Changed

Twenty years ago, Best of the Coast was the only reader poll in town. The issue hadn’t become the mega-success it has under Editor Joani Delezen. See BOC ’06.

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Who Won Best of the Coast? This Week’s Issue Tells You

Best of the Coast 2026 is here — 13,000 votes, 84 pages, and the local businesses that won your hearts (and your dollars).

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After 53 Years, PYC Women Reclaim Sailing’s Knost Trophy

Fifty-three years later, Pensacola Yacht Club women bring the Knost Trophy back to Pensacola—Navy aviators & sailors reclaim a title last won in 1973.

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Bay Center Shouldn’t Have Been A Surprise

Reeves says the county can lead on the redrafting of the Bay Center interlocal agreement or drop it. What will Moreno do? When will actual work begin?

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Bender Recaps Primary, Previews Road to November

Primary turnout dipped, but the mayor’s race barely budged. Supervisor Bender breaks down the numbers — and what’s new for November voting.

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Your Personal History Matters in Perdido Key Fight

Deadline alert: Perdido Key beachgoers have until Aug. 28 to submit sworn testimony to reclaim public beach access. Here’s how

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D4 Mudslinging Against Joe Vinson Has Begun

A right-wing outlet that ignores Escambia all year suddenly cares about D4 race, right as challenger Joe Vinson launches his campaign. Who’s paying?

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Two Sides of City Council Curfew Surprise

Mayor Reeves says he was “surprised” the council pulled his juvenile curfew ordinance. Councilman Bare says nobody wants one. Watch podcast.

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UWF announces inaugural Leaders in Service Summit

The University of West Florida Police Department will host the inaugural Leaders in Service Summit on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the UWF Conference Center…

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Mayor Reeves Thanks Voters, Lays Out Priorities

Reeves wins reelection outright with 53.23%, no runoff needed. He talks margin, priorities, and whether he’ll seek a third term in 2030.

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Childers’ Pettiness Continues to Hamper Tourism

900-page reports. Volunteers burning out. Grants unpaid since last November. TDC members say the Clerk’s reimbursement delays have to stop.

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Escambia County Incumbents Sweep Primary Night

Reeves avoids runoff, Kohler survives a coordinated push to unseat him, and Escambia voters bring back an elected superintendent. Full results at ricksblog.biz

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Live Election Coverage Tonight

LIVE at 7pm: Election results w/ Rick Outzen! Reports from Andrade, Lumon May & more.Watch on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. Expect Insights, Fun & Glitches

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Light Turnout Expected For Primary

by The News Service of Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd encouraged registered voters to go to the polls as turnout for the primary could…

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Political Text Messages Received Today

Political texts message have been rolling in. Post what you have received in the comments. James Fishback Christ Is King. Stop Sharia. Defeat Islam. Save…

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900 Boxes of Pensacola History Head to Georgia for Safekeeping

900+ boxes of Pensacola artifacts just left NAS Pensacola for good, headed to UGA to escape hurricanes & get proper care. Here’s why.

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Primary Coverage: What Pensacola Will Be Watching Today

Election 2026 Remembering a GOP Legend In the 1990s, Dr. Frank Biasco was my go-to source for election predictions. He said he could call about…

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Republican Party of Florida Injects Itself in Non-partisan Mayoral Race

The night before the primary, the Republican Party of Florida texted Pensacola voters to help Mayor D.C. Reeves, who may be facing a tougher battle…

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Radiothon raises $300,000 for Studer Family Children’s Hospital

Cat Country Radiothon raises $300K for Studer Children’s Hospital’s first-ever Pediatric Sedation Suite, easing fear for 1,000+ kids annually.

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Moreno Sat on Bay Center Agreement for Seven Weeks

Moreno and County attorney signed off on the Bay Center agreement in mid-June. Commissioners didn’t see it for 7 weeks—until it hit the city’s agenda.

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