The Downtown Improvement Board replenished its brain trust earlier this month, electing a new slate of officers and welcoming new board member Sara Papantonio.

The DIB, in collaboration with the UWF Historic Trust, has unveiled three historically-themed photographic mural panels that showcase women and scenes from Palafox Street’s past and conceal trash compactor.

The Shops on Palafox and Downtown Improvement Board have partnered to present the biggest downtown shopping event of the summer this Wednesday, June 26, from 5-8pm. The event includes block-by-block live music, local pop-ups, summer drinks and exclusive shopping specials up and down Palafox from participating merchants, as well as a $500 giveaway!

Downtown Improvement Board is now accepting applications for funding downtown events. The agency plans to award up to ten $2,500 grants a year to events that have the potential to drive visitors downtown and raise the area’s profile as a cultural destination. 

Downtown Improvement Board expanding Pensacola Police Dept. presence to crack down on excessive vehicle noise, loud music in downtown Pensacola