Pensacola Florida is in Escambia County situated along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. And unlike many of Florida's east coast cities, this one is not overly congested. In Pensacola there is room to grow with lots of open space to be developed. The population in Escambia County is a modest approximately 293,000.

Pensacola is host to the largest deep water port on the Gulf of Mexico. As such, it is the beneficiary of many jobs that go along with a major port. This port is bustling and brings a degree of economic security to the area and a lot of interest.

Pensacola is also home to Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida. Both of these Institutions enjoy excellent reputations and provide a powerful opportunity for post secondary education and upward mobility. With their libraries and performing arts facilities they also bring cultural diversity to the area.

This is a city with a plan. City government is committed to improving an already lovely downtown and waterfront for the benefit of the entire community. Pensacola ranks as one of the most affordable places to live waterfront anywhere in Florida. This is a gem waiting to be discovered.

Tourism also plays a vital role in the local economy. With many beachfront resorts, and all the water sport activity that goes along with it there is lots of fun to be had beach side in this charming Florida community. Many golf fans will invade Pensacola in April for the Blue Angels Classic. This is a PGA tour stop and an opportunity to see the best compete, not to mention take in a great air show. There's lots of fun to be had all around Escambia County, whether it's eating fresh Gulf shrimp in one of the local restaurants or watching the kids discover wild animals at the local zoo.

Pensacola is rich in history as America's first settlement. Its natural port with access the world over makes it a natural for foreign arrivals both economic and culturally contributing. It is also home to the US Naval Station Pensacola, and the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

There's also a regional airport here to get you in and out to where ever business or pleasure may take you. It is indeed easy access and not the ordeal many international airports are which can complicate your travel and consume your time.