Drivers take note! Beach Gateway project construction paused for Memorial Day Weekend, and changes to schedule push most road-related work to post Labor Day. Read more.

Free Beach Trolleys roll Friday at 4 p.m. Daily service continues from 4 p.m. to midnight through Labor Day.

Registration is now open for Summer at the Lagoon at Manatee Lagoon, featuring its award-winning free Wild About Wildlife virtual summer camp in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and other environmental groups.

 Register here: Wild About Wildlife Virtual Summer Camp

Beginning Monday, May 18 the northbound and southbound inside lanes of Pensacola Beach Boulevard near the toll facility will be closed. Drivers should use the outside lanes and use caution. The lanes will reopen on Wednesday.

Island Times lets you know where to be when. Here is May 16-17 event calendar.

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, and to encourage travel and celebration, VISIT FLORIDA is bringing Florida history to life through a new docuseries, “America 250: A Portrait of Florida.” Watch at America250FL.com.

Escambia County hosts free coastal plant giveaways at Perdido Key, May 15 and Pensacola Beach, May 16.

Pensacola Beach Blvd. near Toll Booth, Northbound Inside Lane Closure set for Monday, May 11.

Rally for Gulf Wildlife, Saturday, May 16 from 9 to 11 at the Gulfside Pavilion

Pensacola Beach Chamber’s Art and Wine Festival has been rescheduled to SUNDAY MAY 17, NOON to 5PM

County funds trolley service on Pensacola Beach for weekends through May 17, 2-midnight. Daily trolley service starts May 22 at 4 p.m. funded by the Santa Rosa Island Authority.

It’s Sea Turtle Nesting season on Pensacola Beach. Learn about the volunteer patrollers, and what you can do to share the beach with these native species.

The MAX Volleyball Tournament is Saturday, May 16 at Salty Rose, bringing the community together for a day of beach volleyball, remembrance and purpose, all in support of Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Gulf Coast.

Art lovers, wine aficionados and festival fans - there is something for everyone at the Pensacola Beach Chamber’s Art and Wine Festival, May 9.

• Safe Boating Course offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

• Dates: Monday, May 18 & Wednesday, May 20, 2026

• Time: 5:30–9:30 p.m. (may extend to 10 p.m. on May 18)

• Location: Santa Rosa Island Authority Board Room, 1 Via De Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach

ECUA’s reclaimed water project area from Pensacola Beach Boardwalk to Morgan Park will soon be clear of equipment. Project paused until after Labor Day.

Southbound right lane, Bob Sikes Bridge, temporary closure, starting Wed. April 22. Closures will be Monday-Fridays only. Not on weekends.

Pensacola Beach Crawfish Festival powered by Bamboo Willie’s at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, April 12-19. First batch of crawfish hits at 1 p.m. on Friday. Live Music, Fireworks, 5K run. Kids area. Read more.

C’mon and take a free ride.

The Pensacola Beach Island Trolleys will run on the following schedule:

• Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19: 2 p.m. until midnight

• Friday, April 24 through Sunday, May 17: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2 p.m. until midnight

• Friday, May 22 through Monday, Sept. 7: Seven days a week from 4 p.m. until midnight

Pensacola Beach Gateway project. Drivers use caution near the Bob Sikes Toll Facility. One northbound lane closed. Southbound lane shifts.