As of 2018, the Escambia County Exterior Lighting Ordinance is now active. All residents on Pensacola Beach will need to comply with this ordinance. Below is a short version of the ordinance including a link… Read More
Many of you have heard this before – artificial lighting on the beach is bad for sea turtles – so this article is nothing new. However, this article will expand to discuss the problem with… Read More
The Escambia County Exterior Lighting Ordinance will go in effect for all residents and businesses on Pensacola Beach beginning in 2018. (view the basics of the ordinance at http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/escambiaco/2017/01/03/escambia-county-fl-turtle-lighting-ordinance/. ) To become “turtle friendly”,… Read More
October 31st not only reminds all that the ghost and goblins are out and about, but that the sea turtle nesting season is complete for another year. These federally protected animals typically begin nesting in… Read More
