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Why isn’t the Pensacola metro area a larger city than it is?
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:43 pm
It’s in Florida, so it benefits from the state laws that the big cities in Florida contend with…. Beautiful beaches… Historical center… exceptionally large harbor to build a competitive seaport… railroads in multiple directions…a lot of military… 100-200 feet above sea level
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Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:46 pm to LSUneaux
we dont call it Baja Alabama for nothing
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:47 pm to LSUneaux
I could answer you sir, but I would face a rather lengthy vacation from this rather astute gathering of gentlemen.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:50 pm to Centinel
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I could answer you sir, but I would face a rather lengthy vacation from this rather astute gathering of gentlemen.
Really.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:51 pm to LSUneaux
I’d like to know the answer to your question as well. I always thought that I’d end up retiring somewhere between there and Destin.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:51 pm to LSUneaux
Yes, really.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:53 pm to LSUneaux
Because the panhandle is ratchet.
Go down to south Florida and compare the two.
Go down to south Florida and compare the two.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:54 pm to LsuNav
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I’d like to know the answer to your question as well. I always thought that I’d end up retiring somewhere between there and Destin.
Gulf Breeze and eastward is growing, but it’s primarily retirees and military.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 10:56 pm to LSUneaux
Seems too spread out over time. Disjointed.
The old downtown area by the bay is nice.
The old downtown area by the bay is nice.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 11:05 pm to LSUneaux
It’s really 100-200 feet above sea level even though it’s on the beach?
Posted on 1/11/26 at 11:09 pm to cbree88
I’m thinking 100 feet maybe 110’ at most
Posted on 1/11/26 at 11:10 pm to cbree88
The highest point in Pensacola is 102' above sea level.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 11:14 pm to cbree88
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It’s really 100-200 feet above sea level even though it’s on the beach?
The bulk of the metro is not on the beach. That’s like 10 miles away.
Map in meters
Posted on 1/11/26 at 11:18 pm to LSUneaux
LOVE Pensacola, elite beach destination
Posted on 1/11/26 at 11:56 pm to Rrrrroger
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LOVE Pensacola, elite beach destination
Posted on 1/12/26 at 12:31 am to LSUneaux
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Why isn’t the Pensacola metro area a larger city than it is?
Good question, i have always liked P-Cola .. though im more of a Navarre guy myself .
Pensacola is nice though, and doesnt seem quite as trashy as places like Panama City or Myrtle Beach .
Posted on 1/12/26 at 12:34 am to HoustonTiger6955
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Because the panhandle is ratchet. Go down to south Florida and compare the two.
Yes and no.
I dont think it’s a ‘south FL vs north FL’ thing as much as it’s a Gulf vs Atlantic thing .. imo the FL Gulf coast beaches are among the best in America, including Hawaii.. im not talking about to look at, or the ‘scene’ with bars etc.. im literally talking about the fine white sand and clean warm water .. my personal favorite is Siesta Key which has many times been voted #1 beach in America .
Posted on 1/12/26 at 1:06 am to LSUneaux
Neat map. Never knew storm surge is basically a non threat in the city
Posted on 1/12/26 at 1:53 am to LSUneaux
How big is Pensacola now and how big do you think it should be?
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:46 am to LSUneaux
It’s growing very fast. This entire stretch of the gulf coast is. Gulf Shores through Panama City is experiencing a huge boom. We live in Foley and it was just named a top 10 town to move to along the Gulf Coast.
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