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Used Car Dealership Planned For Highway 95A At Highway 29
August 19, 2025
An Escambia County man who filed development plans in June for property on Highway 95A at Highway 29 in Cantonment to include “Troublewide Saloon” has reapplied to place a used car dealership on the property.
An application filed by Robert Carlson and BDR Towing shows he is looking to use an existing parking lot and concrete slab to park cars and install a 12×20 office building “to satisfy the state requirement to get a dealer’s license.” The used car lot, if approved, will also include a fenced area for outside storage.
“I will continue to improve the appearance as I begin to enjoy some sort of infrastructure that I have never been allowed,” his application stated.
The proposal is set for a pre-application meeting with the Escambia County Development Review Committee at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Carlson’s previous development application for a mixed-use development that appeared to include a saloon, a gravel path for truck and RV parking or storage never advanced.
Pictured top: A used car dealership is proposed for this lot on Highway 95A at Highway 29 in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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14 Responses to “Used Car Dealership Planned For Highway 95A At Highway 29”
I’m wondering if the old fuel tanks were ever removed? I don’t believe they ever removed the tanks from the old service station that was located across from Companion Animal clinic in Cantonment formerly Reynolds Hardware. Convenience store was actually in the unit that was location of the recently out of business USA Performance Center. Those old environmentally unsound unused tanks are supposed to be removed and it’s usually at the landowners cost.
dreamboat annie,
You are correct, Huelsbecks were @ 29/Muscogee, I had a brain aneurism!
Couldn’t remember the Jones name. So many changes since I left for the Air Force in 1968. I live south of Omaha Ne now but consider Cottage Hill home. We did most of our business with Smitty’s. Will be in area Sept 13 for Tate 1965/1966 reunion.
59/60years.
Hey William. You should publish that even.
Thanks
THANK ! YOU !! Neely !! regarding crossing 29 / under the light !! from morris avenue !
I had tried to make a comment about that situation.. but i’m assuming it didn’t pass moderations.. there is a YIELD SIGN on the right ( placed too far back to be noticed)
People DO NOT REALIZE THEY ARE MAKING A LEFT TURN coming out onto hwy 29 heading south .. thank you SO much again !!!
Do they plan on turning that intersection into a real 4 way light? It’s ridiculous. Trying to get across from Morris through the light is crazy. No one uses turn signals and the yield people going 150mph almost slam into you when you go straight across. Not to mention, there are ZERO restaurants (I know the Mexican places I’m talking about variety) or shops for the growing area. So, a used car place makes sense. (Eye roll) Who is planning all this stuff? Clearly, not someone with a degree in Regional and Urban Development and Planning. Now, I understand kids that live a mile from the school are required to walk home. Elementary age kids are crossing that intersection on foot now. Trying to make sense out of nonsense.
@DB Annie, Mr Jones had at least 300 Coon Hunt trophies, displayed there in his station.
@ david lamb :
Huelsbecks’ were ALWAYS/ONLY at hwy.29 / muscogee road
“ THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER”
@ chuck :
JONES SERVICE STATION
If I remember correctly, it was Johnny Huelsbeck and sons. They sold gas, repaired cars and raced cars. They were likeable individuals and lived fast and hard. They also ran a wrecker service there. That was before 95A split was put in. That split put them out of business. No room to operate!
NO>.. That is not needed
Wasn’t there a small gas station there 50 plus years ago? I remember they sold fishing tackle, drinks, snacks and such. Anyone old like me recollect?
Oh, No! This is a horrible location for any business.
I hope and pray to God this doesn’t pass. That area is way too busy for any type of business. It’s a great location for car wrecks.
NO!
In my opinion, looks like a terrible place for most any business. People are accelerating north on 95A where the driveway will have to go.
What say the peanut gallery?