LIFESTYLE

The presence of Naval Air Station Pensacola and the world-famous Blue Angels has given the area claim to the title, “Cradle to Naval Aviation.”

White-sand beaches and crystal blue waters, a sun-drenched climate, big-city advantages, and the relaxed pace of a coastal community. Little wonder that vast sections of this pristine environment have been preserved in popular recreational destinations like the Escambia River Wildlife Management Area, Fort Pickens State Park Aquatic Preserve, Gulf Islands National Seashore, and Tarkin Bayou Preserve State Park. Residents enjoy world-class golf and tennis facilities, miles of multi-purpose trails, family attractions, and unsurpassed water sports from scuba diving to deep-sea fishing. The world’s largest artificial reef, the Oriskany, is an 888-foot retired aircraft carrier that offers glimpses of whale sharks, amberjacks and reef fish.

The area is brimming over with outstanding cultural, historic and natural amenities that include the National Museum of Naval Aviation with its full-motion flight simulator, a renovated Spanish baroque-rococo theater, NASCAR racing thrills, and the elegant Pensacola Bay Center for professional sports and star-studded entertainment. The county seat of Pensacola hosts all five major cultural groups: Ballet, opera, symphony, theatre, and an accredited museum of arts. In outlying communities graced by live oak and magnolia trees, life is unhurried and attractions are eclectic. Cozy cafes, lively nightlife, unique shops, and colorful annual celebrations are just a few of the leisure pastimes that coax residents out of their homes and into the streets. Best of all, the high quality of life in the area comes at a surprisingly competitive cost. Whether your dream is a waterfront estate, a rustic farmhouse, a cozy neighborhood bungalow or a handsome new condominium, Northwestern Florida has the quality and variety to please the most discriminating taste.

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