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The areas with the most significant increases in collections were downtown Pensacola (33.3%, $33,598) and North Escambia/Northwest Pensacola (32%, $30,308).</p> <p><strong>The Breakdown of Collections by Area:</strong></p> <p>Pensacola Beach: 44%<br> Perdido Key: 20%<br> Southeast Pensacola: 12%<br> Downtown Pensacola: 8%<br> North Escambia & Northwest Pensacola: 8%<br> Northeast Pensacola: 5%<br> Southcentral & Southwest Pensacola: 3%</p> <p>The County Clerk’s office was paid $51,559 (3%) for handling the collections.</p> <p>Read <a href="https://ricksblog.biz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1.-September-2024-TDT-Returns-Collected-October-2024-ADA.pdf">1. 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