Our Community
About Pace and Milton
Situated in the central section of Santa Rosa County lies the cities of Pace and Milton. Located 20 minutes from Pensacola and 45 minutes from Crestview, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and take a step back to a simpler and less-hurried lifestyle. The Pace/Milton area enjoys a wide variety of residents from retired military to business professionals who choose to live outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Pensacola. Surrounded by water to the south and farm land to the north, Pace and Milton offer some of the best fishing and hunting in the state as well as plenty of camping, canoeing, and hiking. The area offers a “bit of the country” while still allowing access to great shopping malls and restaurants a short drive away.
Growth and Population
Florida is the fourth most populous state. Along with California and Texas, it will account for 46% of the US population growth between 2000 and 2030. Florida is expected to surpass the population of New York by 2011. The 2006 population of Santa Rosa County was approximately 144,00, but only 85,000 live in our primary service area.
Schools
Santa Rosa County has one of the highest ranked school systems in the state with High School sports programs that have won several championships in football, baseball, and basketball. Santa Rosa County also has one of the best organized youth sports programs in the panhandle of Florida.
Shopping and Entertainment
Primary recreation includes a vast array of water sports; large soccer complex for children; baseball/softball programs; the worlds most beautiful beaches, best Gulf Coast fishing in the state, premier golf courses, and is the canoeing capital of the world. There are two large shopping malls within a 20 minute commute with all of the amenities associated with life in the big city; but without the traffic.