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This is where you'll find the latest news, community testimonials and details about City and County projects funded by the penny. Check back regularly to see information about upcoming public meetings, more project details, and what renewal means for Escambia County.
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A Brief History of Florida’s Local Option Sales Tax
Ever wonder where the Local Option Sales Tax came from? Read the history of the levy and why Escambia County keeps renewing the Penny.
The Power of the Penny at Work in the Ferry Pass Neighborhood
Ever wonder how the penny is working in your neighborhood? Find out firsthand at a free community open house on July 27 at the Ferry Pass Community Center.
Equipped to Respond: Why ECSO Depends on the Penny to Protect Us
As voters prepare to decide on renewing the Local Option Sales Tax this November, Sheriff Chip W. Simmons explains how the penny has shaped ECSO’s readiness, and what's at stake for residents if the Escambia County Sheriff's Office loses this critical funding source.
How the Penny Keeps Pensacola Parks in Play
A recent gathering at Dunwoody Park showed exactly how the penny keeps neighborhood playgrounds, sports fields and community centers thriving across the City of Pensacola.
The Penny's Quiet Power: Helping Unlock Millions in State Grants for Pensacola's Fricker Resource Center
The popular Fricker Resource Center on E Street is getting a long-overdue $10 million makeover — and the penny is helping make it happen.
Your Neighborhood, Supported by the Penny
When the Wedgewood Homeowners Association brought its neighborhood's drainage problems to District 3 Commissioner Lumon May, the result was $3.82 million in stormwater improvements funded in part by the Local Option Sales Tax.
When Seconds Count: Why Fire Rescue Depends on LOST Funding
With the Local Option Sales Tax renewal on the November ballot, we asked Escambia County Fire Chief Adam Harrison what the penny has done for fire rescue, what's underway, and what's at stake if it goes away.
Local Option Sales Tax Helps Revitalize Miralla Park
Playground upgrades, improved accessibility, and new amenities at Miralla Park show how Escambia County's one-cent Local Option Sales Tax continues to enhance the everyday spaces where neighbors gather.
Haas Center Study: Escambia County’s L.O.S.T. Has Generated $2.1 Billion In Economic Impact
An independent analysis recently published by the UWF Haas Center found that L.O.S.T.-funded projects have generated $2.1 billion in economic impact for Escambia County, supporting thousands of local jobs and critical infrastructure across our community.
How the Penny and One Dedicated Neighbor Transformed the Lincoln Park Community
Retired businessman Venson White has spent years speaking up for Lincoln Park in Ensley, and the neighborhood's new sidewalks are proof that the penny and one persistent voice can make a difference.
The Power of the Penny
Over the past 34 years Escambia County's 1 cent Local Option Sales Tax has generated $2 billion that has funded hundreds of public safety, transportation, recreational and neighborhood improvement projects.
“A Thousand Percent Thumbs Up”
Rolling Hills resident Christopher Barganier loves how the Penny impacted his neighborhood and wants everyone to understand how it works.