Financing is in place and design plans underway for construction of two public restrooms at the south and north end of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on North Palafox St. The public facilities are a joint project of the City of Pensacola, which approved the plan several weeks ago, and the Downtown Improvement Board.

The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) announced today the selection of Pensacola business Spotless Logistics as its new cleaning contractor. Services include keeping downtown sidewalks and curb lines free of litter, managing weeds, removing graffiti, performing quarterly pressure-washing and reporting maintenance issues to the City. The Downtown Cleaning Ambassadors are also an integral part of helping to create a welcoming and safe environment in Downtown Pensacola by providing directions and local information, connecting with those in need, and more.

The Downtown Improvement Board is seeking proposals for maintenance and hospitality services in Pensacola’s urban core.

The Downtown Improvement Board has asked the Pensacola City Council to impose tighter restrictions on electric scooters when the council meets to discuss the matter this month.

It’s the holiday season, when visitors to Downtown Pensacola can experience music, shopping, food, art and nightlife under a canopy of half a million white lights illuminating historic buildings, parks, shops, galleries and outdoor spaces. Wandering along Palafox, you may chance upon live street performances, caroling in the streets, Santa posing for photos and Winterfest Trolley Tours.