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Residents urge county to back governor’s 'customary use' executive order for Pensacola-area beaches

5786076 · September 17, 2025
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Summary

Multiple residents and surfers told the board they support the governor’s executive order on customary use of Florida beaches and urged Escambia County to back implementation on Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach to preserve public access.

Dozens of residents used the Gary Sansing public forum to press the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners on beach access and customary use, urging the board to accept and implement the governor’s executive order on customary use along Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach.

Why it matters: Speakers said private condominium signage and barriers have reduced local access to beaches that residents say were traditionally open…

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