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• Some of the notable people born here have been: Lisa Marie Scott (model), Chris Kazakos (journalist), Anthony Cannon (american football player), Darrell Russell (american football player), Eric Zeier (american football player), Omar Stoutmire (american football player), and Fred Robbins (american football player).

Pensacola (/ˌpɛnsəˈkoʊlə/) is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 51,923. Pensacola is the principal city of the Pensacola metropolitan area, which had an estimated 461,227 residents in 2012.Pensacola is a sea port on Pensacola Bay, which is protected by the barrier island of Santa Rosa and connects to the Gulf of Mexico. A large United States Naval Air Station, the first in the United States, is located southwest of Pensacola (near Warrington); it is the base of the Blue Angels flight demonstration team and the National Naval Aviation Museum. The main campus of the University of West Florida is situated north of the city center.The area was originally inhabited by Muskogean peoples; the Pensacola people lived there at the time of European contact and Creek people frequently visited and traded from present-day southern Alabama. Spanish explorer Tristán de Luna founded a short-lived settlement in 1559. In 1698 the Spanish established a presidio in the area, from which the modern city gradually developed. The area changed hands several times as European powers competed in North America. During Florida's British rule (1763–1789), fortifications were strengthened.It is nicknamed "The City of Five Flags," due to the five governments that have ruled it during its history: the flags of Spain (Castile), France, Great Britain, the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. Other nicknames include "World's Whitest Beaches" (due to the white sand of Florida panhandle beaches), "Cradle of Naval Aviation", "Western Gate to the Sunshine State", "America's First Settlement", "Emerald Coast", "Redneck Riviera", "Red Snapper Capital of the World", and "P-Cola".

Pensacola Obituaries

It was revealed by Tampa Bay on March 13th, 2022 that Steven Lester Berglund passed on in Pensacola, Florida.  Berglund was 65 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Steven Lester's life.

It was disclosed by Tampa Bay on January 25th, 2022 that David G Peebles passed on in Pensacola, Florida.  Peebles was 78 years old and was born in Brewton, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David G's life.

It was disclosed by Key West Citizen on January 16th, 2022 that Petty Lynn Saunders (Curry) died in Pensacola, Florida.  Ms. Saunders was 73 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Petty Lynn's life.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on November 1st, 2021 that Christopher "Avery" Purcell passed on in Pensacola, Florida.  Purcell was 24 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Christopher "Avery"'s life.

It was written by SWVAToday on October 20th, 2021 that James Samuel Corvin passed on in Pensacola, Florida.  Corvin was 70 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Samuel's life.

It was reported by Napa Valley Register on September 10th, 2021 that Lorena Parcell (Salter) perished in Napa, California.  Ms. Parcell was 89 years old and was born in Pensacola, FL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lorena's life.

It was disclosed by Register Herald on June 18th, 2021 that Tesa Frances Price passed away in Pensacola, Florida.  Price was 38 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Tesa Frances's life.

It was written by Register Herald on May 18th, 2021 that John Alan Harler passed on in Pensacola, Florida.  Harler was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Alan's life.

It was reported by Register Herald on April 24th, 2021 that John Earl Harvey passed on in Pensacola, Florida.  Harvey was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Earl's life.

It was written by Indianapolis Star and News on April 8th, 2021 that Marjesta Von Hartsfield-Moore (Hartsfield) died in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Ms. Hartsfield-Moore was 80 years old and was born in Pensacola, FL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marjesta Von's life.

History

As of the United States 2000 Census census, the city had a total population of 56,255 and as of 2007, the estimated population was 54,283.

Pensacola, Florida has a rich and colorful history dating back 450 years, being the first European settlement in the continental United States (1559) Due to prior exploration, the first settlement of Pensacola was large, with over 1,400 people on 11 ships from Veracruz, Veracruz Cruz, Mexico landing on August 15, 1559, , led by Don Tristán de Luna y Arellano. The British went back to the mainland area of fort San Carlos de Barrancas, building the 'Royal Navy Redoubt'. The remaining 50 at Pensacola were taken back to Mexico, and the Viceroy's advisers concluded that northwest Florida was too dangerous to settle, a belief that endured for 135 years. Preliminary studies indicate that there are over 3200 marked burials as well as a large number unmarked. At the end of the French and Indian War in 1763, Pensacola became the capital of the 14th British colony, West Florida.

The official website for the city of Pensacola is https://www.cityofpensacola.com/.