Some Local Projects Funded by the Penny

Since Escambia County voters first approved the Local Option Sales Tax in 1992, the one cent has funded hundreds of projects across our community — from parks and recreation centers to roads, accessibility and drainage. Explore some examples of the impact your penny is making in the parks, streets, outdoor spaces and protections you see and use every day across the City of Pensacola and Escambia County. Click the photos to read the details.

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Legion Field

Your penny funded a comprehensive renovation of Legion Field, bringing a new splash pad, solar-powered walking trails, and upgraded facilities to one of Pensacola's most active westside community parks.

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Longleaf Drive - West Phase (Bridge)

Pennies supported a major transportation upgrade on Longleaf Drive, including roadway widening, drainage improvements, and a new bridge — completed in early 2026 after years of planning.

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Muscogee Road Widening & Drainage

Your pennies partnered with FDOT to widen and improve drainage along Muscogee Road, a key freight corridor serving commercial and residential traffic in western Escambia County.

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Ora Drive Bridge

LOST funding replaced an aging, weight-restricted wooden bridge on Ora Drive with a modern structure, ensuring safe and reliable access for the surrounding Perdido Bay neighborhood.

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Southwest Sports Complex Restrooms

Local Option Sales Tax pennies funded a new ADA-compliant restroom facility for the Southwest Sports Complex, improving the experience for the athletes, families and visitors who use it year-round.

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Cecil T. Hunter Swimming Pool

Your penny upgraded the Cecil T. Hunter Swimming Pool with a new pool house, improved restrooms and showers, better parking access, and a new pool deck, enhancing one of Pensacola's most beloved community swim facilities.

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Prieto Drive Sidewalks

The penny funded 1,200 linear feet of new sidewalk to Prieto Drive, giving residents a safer, dedicated path for walking and getting around their neighborhood.

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Willowbrook Lake Dam Replacement

After the Willowbrook Lake Dam failed during the April 2014 storm, the penny supported its full replacement, providing protection for the surrounding neighborhood from future risk.

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Civitan Park Walking Track

Funding brought a new 1,200-foot walking track to Civitan Park in Warrington, giving residents a safe, dedicated space for walking and exercise in their own neighborhood.

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Carver Park Area East Drainage

LOST funding supported the first phase of a multi-phase drainage improvement effort in the Carver Park neighborhood, reducing flooding for residents and laying the groundwork for future improvements.

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Killam Road Dirt Road Paving

Funding paved Killam Road in northern Escambia County, bringing drainage upgrades and all-weather road access to residents who depend on it every day.

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CR 399 Traffic Calming

LOST funding — partly generated by beach visitors themselves — upgraded a key Pensacola Beach crosswalk and added traffic calming features near Portofino, making a busy corridor safer for residents and pedestrians year-round.

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Buddy’s Lane Drainage Project

LOST funding resolved a chronic flooding problem on Buddy's Lane, redirecting stormwater runoff away from a low-lying area that had long affected neighborhood residents.

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Bobwhite Drive Pipe Lining Project

L.O.S.T. funding supported the rehabilitation of aging drainage pipes in the Quail Run Subdivision, protecting the neighborhood from drainage failures before they become flooding events.

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Cobb Resource Center

Pennies collected through L.O.S.T. are helping to fund structural repairs to Cobb Resource Center, restoring life to an important gathering space for the community.

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