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Bare responds to Hayward
From: Charles BareSent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 5:19 PMTo: Ashton HaywardSubject: RE: YMCA LeaseMr. Mayor:I strongly encourage you to go back and watch the video of the committee of the whole meeting during which Councilwoman Pratt made her motion and explained that "the CMPA can redline the whole [...]
Mayor asks Council to lead
From: Ashton HaywardSent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 5:07 PMTo: City CouncilSubject: YMCA LeaseLadies and Gentlemen of the City Council,Last night, the CMPA voted to disregard your vote recommending the YMCA lease be approved in concept for Parcel 8 at the Community Maritime Park. As your agent, it [...]
Is Y deal dead?
We are hearing the YMCA may walk away from any further negotiations for the Maritime Park and will put its proposed new downtown Y on hold. For Councilmembers Charles Bare, Sherri Myers and Jewel Cannada-Wynn, this will be seen as a victory--as it is for CMPA board members Fred Gunther, Mark [...]
Gaetz speaks on Clay Ford’s passing
Dear Neighbor, Earlier today, we were saddened to hear Speaker Weatherford’s announcement that Representative Clay Ford lost his battle to cancer. Through his years of public service, Clay Ford has made thousands of friends across Florida. I’m proud to be one of them. Clay served [...]
Ford passes away
State Rep. Clay Ford has passed away. We will have more info later. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Sun Sentinel picks up Florida Voices column
Rick Outzen: Once again, Florida Legislature has dodged a bullet The Florida Legislature has dodged another political bullet. Over the past few years lawmakers have been considering legalizing Internet cafes, which have operated as strip mall casinos across the state, under the auspices of raising [...]
New Pope Chosen
It's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina.
Another brand that isn’t quite working
Pensacola isn't the only one trying to figure out what to do with bad brand. BP launched its new brand back in July 2000 with a high-profile, $200 million public relations ad campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather to position the company as environmentally-friendly. The company introduced a new [...]
RESTORE Committee Outlined
During this week’s Escambia County Commission Committee of the Whole, the board will discuss the RESTORE Act advisory committee’s purpose and role. The following is an informational sheet included in the agenda packet. March 14, 2013 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #4 RESTORE Advisory [...]
Hizer gives update on Amex card
An email sent to chamber board:All: The 600 gift cards that were in a locked cabinet are now in a safe deposit box at Regions Bank that requires two signatures. Gary and I also met with the Chamber finance department staff yesterday and we reemphasized the importance of strict adherence to the [...]
Bare asks good questions about YMCA
What you need to know about the YMCA LeaseOn Monday March 11th, the Pensacola City Council will be presented with a lease that has been defined as a “work in progress” by City Attorney Jim Messer. The lease is a proposed agreement between the current leaseholder for the Maritime Park, the [...]
Pensacola Pledge Scholars Calls for Applications
Pensacola Pledge Scholars program is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic year. The program awards eligible recipients $2,000 per academic year to attend University of West Florida (UWF), and $1,200 to attend Pensacola State College (PSC). To apply for the Pensacola Pledge [...]