The City of Pensacola has officially acquired the old Baptist Hospital campus on E and Moreno Streets. The city announced the acquisition on Monday.
“The property transfer, totaling approximately 41 acres, finalized through a donation agreement with Baptist Health Care, represents one of the most transformational development opportunities in Pensacola’s recent history,” the city says in a press release. “The agreement originated from a letter of intent signed in early January 2024 by Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves and Mark Faulkner of Baptist Health Care, stating that Baptist would donate the legacy campus to the city for redevelopment upon the city securing sufficient funding for demolition and remediation.”
“This is a monumental step forward for the entire Pensacola community, particularly for this historic neighborhood surrounding the campus,” said Mayor D.C. Reeves. “This is a testament to what we can achieve when the city, our local partners, and the state legislature align on a vision to do what is right for our citizens. We take on these big projects so we can move uncertainty to action.”
“The donation of our Legacy Campus to the City of Pensacola reflects Baptist Health Care’s enduring commitment to the community we’ve proudly served for more than seven decades,” said Mark Faulkner, CEO and President of Baptist Health Care.
“We’re excited to see this property reimagined in a way that continues to benefit our entire region and we’re appreciative for the city’s visionary leadership in shaping a vibrant future for this historic site. This collaboration among the city, the state of Florida, and the county will be a model for other communities to follow.”
“As we take down these walls, we are not erasing history. We’re laying the foundation for hope,” District 7 City Councilman Delarian Wiggins said. ” What once served as a place of healing will rise again as a place of living, reminding us that every ending carries within it the promise of a new beginning.”
The city says demolition is anticipated to begin at the end of this year and conclude in summer 2027. An official timeline is still in the works.
