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17 Facts Anyone From Pensacola Knows To Be True

I grew up where you vacation.

Jacquie Kinman
Feb 22, 2016
University of West Florida
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17 Facts Anyone From Pensacola Knows To Be True
Jacquie Kinman

Pensacola, Florida is such a quaint little town. It is known for its historical background, sandy white beaches and being home to the United States Naval Air Station and the Blue Angels. Pensacola attracts all sorts of people from around the country. There are those who decided to come live in Pensacola to go to school at the University of West Florida and/or Pensacola State College. There are those who are going into or are in the Navy. There are those who just wanted to live where most people vacation. Also, there are those who just come and visit Pensacola for vacation for a little. However, if you have lived in Pensacola for your whole life, you know just a little bit more than those who haven't.

1.You've been cheering for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from the very beginning.

2. You've never missed a Blue Angels show.

3. You know that Avenida 18 is the best place to go on the beach to get away from all the tourists.

4. You know that the best food in town comes from the local restaurants (Cactus Flower Cafe, Ozone's, Jerry's Drive In, etc.)

5. You call anyone and everyone from Gulf Breeze "Breezers."

6. You have always been able to make people cringe by saying "I live where you vacation."


7. Your favorite tunnel to go through is the 12th Avenue tree tunnel.

8. In elementary and/or middle school, you always had a field trip that went to the Naval Aviation Museum.

9. Your favorite cookie is the smiley face cookie from J's Bakery.

10. The Bay Bluffs Park is the place to go when you want to go on an adventure.

11. "And remember, it's GREAT to be a Wildcat."

12. At any time of the year, you go hot tubbing out at the beach because it is always a fun thing to do.

13. You have painted the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge more than once.

14. You have never seen an ugly sunrise or sunset.

15. You'd rather drive down Scenic Highway than the interstate.

16. You've never gotten Apple mixed up with Apple Market.

17. The only drop you have ever gone to on New Years is the Pelican Drop.

All of these beautiful pictures of Pensacola were taken by Brian L Butler (http://www.panhandlin.com/)

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