Perdido Key residents and the public are invited to attend a Community Meeting at 4:30 p.m on Friday, Aug. 14, at Hub Stacey’s at the Point, under the oaks, to learn about Escambia County’s ongoing review of historical public use of portions of Perdido Key’s dry-sand beaches.
Why This Matters
The meeting is being organized as an informal community information session to help residents better understand what is being reviewed, why historical testimony is important, and how members of the public can document their own history of using these beaches.
- Escambia County is currently gathering testimony and supporting evidence from people who have historically used certain Gulf-front beach areas on Perdido Key. The deadline for submitting testimony and evidence is Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
For longtime residents and visitors, everyday memories may provide valuable historical information. Community members are encouraged to think about when and where they used the beach, how frequently they visited, what activities they participated in, who accompanied them, and whether they historically used those areas openly without seeking permission. Old photographs and other documentation may also be helpful.
Help Available
One of the goals of the meeting is to make the process less intimidating for people who have important memories but aren’t sure how to put them into a written statement.
- Volunteers will be available to help individuals work through the questions and organize their own recollections into a statement.
We are grateful to Perdido Pack & Ship for supporting the community input effort by offering free notary service for historical-use statements. Individuals can pick up the information and testimony forms at the business, complete and notarize their statement, and leave the completed materials for delivery to Escambia County. They are located at 10447 Sorrento Rd #100, Pensacola, FL 32507 and can be reached at (850) 492-9696.
Community Meeting
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14
Where: Hub Stacey’s at the Point (under the oaks), 5851 Galvez Road
Details: The meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more, but organizers especially hope to reach longtime Perdido Key residents, former residents, property owners, visitors and families who have memories of using these beaches over many years.
“Many people may not realize that the ordinary things their families have done on Perdido Key for decades — walking the beach, fishing, swimming, bringing their children to the beach or simply spending summer afternoons there — may be an important part of documenting our community’s history. We want people to understand the process and, most importantly, have an opportunity to tell their own story.” -Sarah Brown, Perdido Spokesperson Save Our Beaches
Brown appeared on Jeff Bergosh’s show today: https://jeffbergoshblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-wake-up-call-for-thursday-how-you.html?m=0
