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The Beach Ball of the Beach

by grandmaR

When we visited Pensacola Beach in 1959, the welcome center was in a dome structure which said "Pensacola Beach" on the side (4th photo). Now it is in a small aqua building (last photo). Instead of a dome there are blue water tanks wth dolphins painted on the side (third photo). The sign for Pensacola Beach is the water tower with the bulb painted like a beach ball (first and second pictures). Water tower art is very prevalent in this area of the country.

The March 10, 2005 edition of Gulf Breeze News reported that the members of the Santa Rosa Island Authority voted to keep the landmark water tower on Casino Beach even though it is not being used for water any longer. The article said:

Board member Jimmie Perkins recalls seeing the water tower when he and his family came to Pensacola Beach.

“When we would see it, we knew we were on Pensacola Beach. To take it down is unthinkable.”

McGuire Martin lamented the 12 parking spaces the structure occupies, but the panel agreed to keep the water tower as a symbol of Pensacola Beach.

Maintenance on the structure will run approximately $13,000-$14,000 per year and the SRIA will have responsibility for repainting it as needed. The other tower on the east end of the beach will be removed

Legend Of The Sand Dollar - Holy Ghost Shell

by RoyJava

The "Sand Dollar" is really an unusual kind of marine life, and symbolize the Birth, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ.

"The outline is an Easter Lily with a 5 pointed star. It's the form of Bethlehem Star and ... ... ..."

Read more and find these legendary words at the post-card you can buy in Pensacola, and >>>

read the sweet poem about
The Legend Of The Sand Dollar

AHHHH! White Sand EVERYWHERE!

by StrayKat

"Nice and relaxing"

I am going to have to admit that I am a sucker for a good beach. This beach is filled with white soft sand and blue waters. Qualities you wouldn't have guessed the Gulf Coast had... especially if you're from the Houston/Galveston area where you know what kind of beaches Galveston has!

"It has a bed..."

This is where I stayed for a good long week. It's located right on the beach as are many other hotels. This one isn't your "Hilton" or "Ramada" but it has a bed, shower, and a lock on the door... what else do you need? (OH, and ice machines around the corner)

Five Flags Inn has really good rates compared to other hotels... if you're just looking for a bed, toilet, and ice machines... this is the place to be!