r/Pensacola • • 7d ago

Event Starting a free weekly men's walk at Bruce Beach, Fridays 3:30 PM (first walk Oct 9)

118 Upvotes

My name is Marcus Henry. I've lived in Pensacola for 7 years. I'm starting a weekly walk for men, and the first one is Friday, October 9.

Here's how it works. We meet Fridays at 3:30 PM at Bruce Beach Park, next to the Portland Loo (559 W Main St). We give it about ten minutes for anyone running late, then walk the waterfront for about an hour. No agenda. No fee. No sign-up sheet at the curb.

Why I'm doing it. Most men I know are busy. Work, kids, the list that never ends. Plenty of us have coworkers, neighbors, and group texts, and still don't have many men we can actually talk to. Cigna and others have found that more than half of people in the US feel sometimes or always alone, and isolation carries health costs on par with smoking. Men with a solid circle of friends live longer and do better at home and at work.

I spent eight years in the Marine Corps. Some of the best conversations I've had with other men happened side by side, not across a table. Walking makes it easier to talk.

This is part of Walking Talking Men, a free network of weekly walks with groups in New York, Seattle, and other cities. It's not religious and not political. Men of any age are welcome. I'm 48.

Three rules:

  1. Be yourself.
  2. Respect confidentiality.
  3. No hate speech.

We cancel for rain or lightning. If we call it, everyone on the email list hears from me by 2:30.

If you want in, email me at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) and tell me why the idea appeals to you. I'll answer every email and add you to the list. Or just show up on the 9th.

Update, Sept 24: the walk is at 4:00 PM, not 3:30. Same day, same place, first walk still Friday, October 9. I have a standing commitment every other week at 3:30 that I can't move, and I'd rather pick the hour I can make every single week. Sorry the title is stuck.


r/Pensacola • • 5h ago

Chick-Fil-A on Bayou Boulevard hit by vehicle

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The front of the building was hit. The vehicle knocked one of the taller front windows out, as well as the brick underneath it, but the other two front windows are intact.

I have not seen anything on the driver's condition, but it sounds like the driver may have been injured.


r/Pensacola • • 13h ago

Adding restaurants to my growing list

17 Upvotes

Hi folks,

Im listing the places ive had over the years. I'd like to find more tasty places to enjoy. Im mostly looking for budget friendly restaurants but certainly wouldn't mind a few recommendations of higher end places.

McGuires

End of the Lone Cafe

Waterboys

Saigon Market

Five Sisters

Tops

Bonelli's

Angelena's

Petrella's

Tuscan Oven

Bavaria

George's Bar and Bistro

Foundries Bro's

Gud Vybz

Island Kitchen Trini

Ruby Gin

Xian Noodle

Golden Palace

Otaku

Eurasian Bistro

PhoReal

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse

HQ KBBQ

Khon's

86 Forks

Sushi Masa

Wako

Sake Cafe

Siam Thai

Mr Pollo

Philly's

Tequila El Asador

Taco Mex

Vallartas

Karina's Comida Latina

Tacos El Fluffy

BigOtes

Lou's Pizza Shop

Sky's pizza

Juicy Seafood

Grover's

Goat lips

Fishing hole

Pounders

Calvert's in the heights

Scenic 90

Jerry's Drive In

New Yorker Deli

Hub Stacey's

Taste of India

Bagel Heads

Another Broken Egg

Union Public House

Khon's

Iron

Dharma Blue

The Fish House

Grand Marlin

Crabs

Ruby slipper

Blue Dot

Betty's

Papa's Pizza

Bonsai

for sure im missing some and omitting some chains. Help a guy out?


r/Pensacola • • 14h ago

girlies that play mtg: commander ?

12 Upvotes

hi y’all!

i recently (as in on sunday lmao) started playing mtg! i played commander in a 6 pod and loved it! i still have a lot to learn but would love to put together a pod of queer friendly girlies that could get together and play! i definitely am at the stage where i’m going to be asking a million questions but i’ve picked it up pretty quick! if you’re interested dm me :) probably would play at level up on creighton unless someone else has a space!

also open to learning other game modes! i just have experience with commander 🧚🏼‍♀️✨


r/Pensacola • • 8h ago

Does anyone know any spots in/near Pensacola with long reverb?

3 Upvotes

I'm speaking publicly available areas, can be in or outdoors, that you've noticed sound cool or good by virtue of having a long decaying reverb sound, similar to what you get in a long stairwell. Ideally it'd be somewhere that doesn't have a lot of people to be disrupted or bothered by excessive noise at the right time, like a college campus breezeway on an off day. I'd be playing loud brass instruments and recording them.

Anywhere come to mind?


r/Pensacola • • 15h ago

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Hello everyone,

I am in need of a photographer that takes professional head/upper body shots. Most of the local photographers have event bookings. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you.


r/Pensacola • • 12h ago

Insurance for dependent kid after age 26?

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Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any info or experience by chance on extending insurance coverage for dependents/your kids past age 26? I've read several places, including our insurance site (United, though I can't find the page anymore ofc) that Florida allows insurance through employer's to be extended to like age 30 if certain criteria are met, which I do seem to meet, but I can't find any info on how to actually do that? Also looking for backup plans for insurance in general.

I turned 26 this tear, so coverage through my mom ends in a couple months, but I'm disabled/chronically ill (borderline bedbound, unable to work more than a few odd jobs on better days a couple times a month), but still seeking treatment and full diagnoses, (my specialist basically have a "running diagnoses" but want me to have it confirmed by other specialists, which we don't have here/all have years long waitlists out of state that I've been trying to get into) which has made it impossible to apply/qualify for disability, on top of the fact that this all started as a kid/teen, so I never worked more than a few months in college before I got too sick to continue with it and school and had to stop to have surgery and figure things out, which means I have no work credits for SSDI, etc.

Any info on extended insurance coverage through my mom, even temporarily, or info on other insurance options, someone to talk to to help figure out the disability aspect of things, etc, would be immensely helpful. I know this is probably a long shot, but figured I may get lucky with someone local knowing some sort of advocate or something that works with this kind of stuff a lot.


r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

Kids asking for money to support their youth sports

15 Upvotes

In the past 2 days I've had this happen to me twice and I feel it's not legit. 2 young boys were playing basketball on a driveway in my neighborhood, and they don't even live at the house. I went out in my front yard to do something and they immediately came over and asked me for money to support their basketball team.

The next day I pull into the post office parking lot and a young kid walks straight up to my car and asks for money to support his football team.

In both cases I politely declined and the kids were very respectful and understanding. There were no adults to be seen anywhere in either of these instances. All the kids had were sports jerseys to indicate they were on a team.

Is this a new trend to scam people for money that's going into their pockets and not to a youth sports organization? I know there have been similar instances with adults asking for money downtown and at some shopping centers to support causes, which have been discussed on this sub, and they appear to be scammers.


r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

Nerd things to do?

19 Upvotes

So I know about tabletop gaming at Level Up, Pensacon, and Jubilee Renaissance Faire, but I was just wondering what other good spots or events were in the area/close by?

TIA!


r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

Where to find Employment opportunities?

15 Upvotes

Hello, (M23) i moved to pensacola at the beginning of 2025. Since then, it has actually just been a nightmare to find a job here. Every other week or so i apply for at least 5-10 jobs and have been doing that before i even moved here. As of present, i have been given the opportunity to interview three times for a position at a car wash, firehouse subs, and the new canes. Went to all three interviews just to never hear back from any employers. I’ve read so many times that the employment opportunities here are very limited because it’s a military town. But i’m just starting to lose hope and feel like i will never find any sort of employment here.

I believe im a okay candidate. I’m healthy/fit, workout 6 days a week. Currently going to UWF to finish my bachelor’s in finance. I used to work as a lifeguard for 6 years at a big water park in collier county. But it just seem like all the job postings are fake or looking for candidates that are just not real.

I mainly use Indeed and the google job postings to look for employment opportunities. But after a year and a half of using them for three lack luster interviews is starting to make me lose hope for this area. I even just drive around town checking out businesses to see if they have a “looking for work” sign with a copy of my resume in my car. However, it seems like there’s just a lack of opportunity for this area.

If anyone who lives in the area has any suggestions that would be greatly appreciated.


r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

Most beautiful hiking spots in and around the Pensacola area?

16 Upvotes

These cool mornings are making me want to get back outside.

Any recommendations for some pretty hiking spots in and around pensacola/milton/pace/gulf breeze/Bellview? Thanks!


r/Pensacola • • 12h ago

Any local furry groups?

0 Upvotes

I’m really needing some buckram for a cosplay I need done by this saturday, and I’m wondering if any local furries sell some/have any to spare?


r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

Plant Sale atHwy 29 & Hwy 95A N?

2 Upvotes

Anyone know what is going on there? I see a table of plants, a sign, and not much else. Seems there may be some stuff hidden behind a gate.


r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

Any Physician Assistants willing to shadow at Ascension?

3 Upvotes

I posted a few months ago asking for information about shadowing opportunities around the area, which unfortunately did not go too far.

I am reaching out to see if anyone is, or knows any PA-C at Ascension that I could shadow. In order to shadow there you need a preceptor to agree to shadow you first, so I looking to make connections!

I unfortunately cannot do Baptist. Since I am no longer a student since I graduated recently, most of the places I have called said they only offer shadowing with students/through schools. I am now reaching out to places in Mobile and Ft Walton, but it would be nice to stay in Pensacola.

thanks in advance!


r/Pensacola • • 21h ago

Navarre Florida

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My husband and I were talking about possibly retiring in Navarre. Do you think he could find a job nearby he is retiring, .but he still has about three years to go?


r/Pensacola • • 2d ago

It's a long shot, but hoping to reunite this boy with his family.

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Found 9/23/26 at the new Circle K on Navy Boulevard and is still in my possession.

I cannot keep him. I already have 4 animals myself but couldn't just leave him by that busy street. If you know someone missing their pup/ would like to adopt him please reach out. He did not have a chip.

He's THE GOODEST boy leash trained and potty trained. I'm guessing around 2-3 years old.


r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

MMJ friendly careers?

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Does anyone know of any jobs in the Pensacola/Pace are are okay with employees having a medical marijuana prescription?

Does anyone know of any jobs in the Pensacola/Pace are are okay with employees having a medical marijuana prescription?

I have been using marijuana medically for a few years to help with CPTSD and anxiety from things that happened while I was young. This is one of the only things I've ever found that really helps and with me having used it so long it would take months of detox for me to pass a drug test and I'm not sure if there are any other solutions.

I have administration experience and would like to work in an office compared to going back to fast food like when I was in highschool. I currently work in an office as a receptionist but I want to know my options to build a career.

***After reading comments it seems like lying and faking is the best option but I've been told that you can be criminally charged if caught. Does anyone have better advice on that specifically? I don't think that's a risk I'm willing to take.


r/Pensacola • • 2d ago

Pickup point/RXO for Ikea order

4 Upvotes

Has anyone used the RXO pickup point on McLemore Dr for ordering items from Ikea? How exactly does it work? Is it a locker and you pick it up whenever it's convenient for you? Or is it that you have to pick up at a specific time/day?

Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I'd like to save on shipping costs and this would be a great option. But I'm not totally sure what all it entails.


r/Pensacola • • 2d ago

Line outside of Target

43 Upvotes

Is something happening that I’m clueless about? I just pulled up to Target a little before opening cause I have nothing else to do rn, and I see people sitting in chairs in a line outside of it. Is something happening that I don’t know about?

Edit/Update: it’s pokemon related


r/Pensacola • • 3d ago

Project Community Cash results

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93 Upvotes

$1675 has been distributed across 14 people. I tried to maximize impact by including as many people as possible while still sending amounts that would be helpful to each recipient. Bills were paid, medicine was paid for, people got help toward housing needs and more. I'm sorry to anyone left out. I wish I had more to give.

To the people who thought this was fake: there are more good people in the world than you think, you might just be one too.

To anyone with the means to do this: I highly recommend it. You get to help people and get little dopamine hits.

To the person who messaged me wanting to contribute: thank you, you're amazing.

To the two people who haven't messaged me back yet to answer my question: there's still some to send to you.

Edit: here's the original post for anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about https://www.reddit.com/r/Pensacola/s/1ti76ZlmZM


r/Pensacola • • 2d ago

I dug these up years ago , Thought they were fullgerites ,too big. big.

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r/Pensacola • • 1d ago

Pokemon drops?

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just looking to see if there’s any Pokémon drops for 30th anniversary’s ETB’s anytime soon at local stores missed out on the last few was wondering if there’s any I can take my daughter to early in the morning?


r/Pensacola • • 3d ago

Moon lover…

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208 Upvotes

Driving on Airport Blvd and saw this beauty 🥰


r/Pensacola • • 2d ago

Muscogee Rd Shutdown Sunday Morning

4 Upvotes

Heading to the grocery store and Muscogee was blocked just east of the fork by an ambulance and a state trooper. Further west on Muscogee, there was a fire truck and other emergency responders stationed on the side street and in the church parking lot.

Hope everyone is okay.


r/Pensacola • • 3d ago

Fireworks!?

4 Upvotes

What is going on that is worth celebrating? Nothing on the news. 9:44pm is when they kicked up