What is your hometown, what brought you to 

PENSACOLA and how long have you been here? 

My parents and I moved to Pensacola to be closer to my mom’s 

family, and for my dad’s new job. We’ve now lived here for 16 

years, and I could not imagine calling anywhere else home. I just 

finished my freshman year at Harvard, but I am glad to be home 

for the summer, enjoying the warmth and southern hospitality 

that I have missed.   

What led you to choose this profession?

 

I am Concentrating in Economics at Harvard and plan to pursue 

a Secondary degree in Spanish. Eventually, I hope to attend law 

school and return to Pensacola. I want to specialize in corporate 

law because it merges my passions for business and the legal 

field together. 

What do you like best about Pensacola? What makes it 

unique?

Pensacola is filled with historic, southern charm and placed 

along the most pristine beaches in the country. There is no other 

place in the country where you can enjoy centuries of history, 

southern cuisine and culture, and white sandy beaches all at 

once.

Give three words that best describe you

.

Loyal. Driven. Kind.

Name a few favorite things you like about Pensacola. 

My favorite things about Pensacola are our beaches. Surfing, 

swimming, and biking on Pensacola Beach are things I 

do everyday. I love the outdoors, but I also like going into 

downtown Pensacola and eating at our variety of restaurants, 

especially those with a southern flare. 

Finish this statement, I AM PENSACOLA because… 

I love our home fiercely, and will always strive to make our city 

prosperous, our beaches beautiful, and our people happy.

I AM PENSACOLA

Blake Barclay

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