[DiverTodd62]

I'm in the area this week. Obviously, gas prices will vary from one station to another, depending on part of town and brand of station. I'm seeing a lot of Tom Thumb food marts with prices around $3.65 per gallon, plus or minus a few cents.

[turtlebabe]

Originally Posted by HowDeDo

Further questions if you dont mind : What is a gallon of regular gasoline currently going for in the suburbs of Pensacola ? When is the height of the Tourist season for the Pensacola/Destin area ? Does it get considerably congested during this time, or just a little more ? Are there any Seafood Buffets in or around Pensacola that you could recommend if price is not a concern ? Thanks again. Sure appreciate your willingness.

Gas is running about $3.69 a gal in the suburbs, the lowest I have seen it is $3.64 at wal-mart.
The height of the tourist season is spring break..and throughout the summer of course. Yes, it gets more congested during this time. Especially when you make a trip out to the beach, the traffic can get really backed up, and no place to park.
There are a lot of buffets, but not just strictly seafood. If you want good seafood you can go to Peg Leg Pete's, Crabs, Laundry's or Skopeloes.

[HowDeDo]

Diver and Turtle, Thanks for the info. Your gasoline is $.30/gal cheaper than mine in Illinois. Thanks for the HVAC Job tip and restaurant suggestions. Im curious to know what are some of the key advantages of Pensacola area that have kept you there for so long ? Thanks.

[turtlebabe]

What keeps me here in Pensacola is mostly family, all of my immediate family lives here. Other than that I love the beach!

[tatiana6968]

Wondering about schools in the area. Molino?? Cantonment?? Where are the best public schools? What areas to avoid?

[HowDeDo]

Originally Posted by turtlebabe

What keeps me here in Pensacola is mostly family, all of my immediate family lives here. Other than that I love the beach!

REPLY: Do you find the Panhandle summer temps. tolerable ? Whens the last time you had measurable snow accumulation ? Are there Shelters in Pensacola when Hurricanes are a threat , or, are you expected to evacuate to the North ? What is the shortest duration youve had between two major Hurricanes (years apart ? How many years ?) . There are no emission testing of cars in Florida, correct ? Once again...thank you for being willing to answer questions . Dave

[HowDeDo]

Oh... how much effect does the saltwater have on automobiles rusting or discoloring the exterior paint ? Thanks.

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by HowDeDo

Oh... how much effect does the saltwater have on automobiles rusting or discoloring the exterior paint ? Thanks.

It doesn't have an effect that I notice. We don't have the problem of the undersides rusting either (from road salt).

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by tatiana6968

Wondering about schools in the area. Molino?? Cantonment?? Where are the best public schools? What areas to avoid?

Molino, Gonzalez, Cantonment, and Pace are good areas. Avoid the "Brownsville" area, it's pretty much a ghetto. Some parts of Ensley are trashy too.

[turtlebabe]

Originally Posted by HowDeDo

REPLY: Do you find the Panhandle summer temps. tolerable ? Whens the last time you had measurable snow accumulation ? Are there Shelters in Pensacola when Hurricanes are a threat , or, are you expected to evacuate to the North ? What is the shortest duration youve had between two major Hurricanes (years apart ? How many years ?) . There are no emission testing of cars in Florida, correct ? Once again...thank you for being willing to answer questions . Dave

It does get unbearable during this time of year. Especially if you have to work all day in this heat. I can't remember the last time it snowed here. 4 or 5 years ago maybe, and if it did, I don't think it even did stick. Yes, there are shelters when a hurricane comes here, usually they used the schools or some churches will open up for shelters. If it is bad enough they do tell everyone to evacuate, but of course not everyone can. There was 2 major hurricanes in one summer before.