The Choral Society of Pensacolaâs 2014-15 Season opens with a concert titled âBeatles Legacyâ at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The concert takes place in the beautiful First United Methodist…
Foo Foo Festival brings 12 days of culture to Pensacola
For 12 days in November, visitors to Pensacolaâknown for the most beautiful beaches in the nationâcan extend their enjoyment to Foo Foo Festival, with a dizzying schedule of events. What is Foo…
Chamber sends letter in support of proposed renovation of old PNJ building
Letter sent by Chamber President Jerry Maygarden to Mayor Ashton Hayward and the Pensacola City Council: Mr. Mayor, Honorable Council Members — I am writing to you to express the Chamber’s support…
UWF students engage in the nation’s largest annual day of service
In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time at eight local area nonprofit organizations. The…
‘Just One Day’ Public Animal Adoption event today, Noon-4 p.m.
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is hosting a public animal adoption event, “Just One Day,†today from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Animal Shelter located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Just…
Regulators take another shot at pot rules
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State regulators have hurriedly released a revamped framework for Florida’s new medical-marijuana industry, making minor changes after a legislative panel shredded an earlier attempt….
Finally a teacher refuses to give standardize test
The Gainesville Sun reports today that Susan Bowles, Alachua County kindergarten teacher with 26 years of education experience, has taken a stand against what she says is unnecessary standardized testing. Let’s hope…
Pensacola City Council approves VT Mobile Aerospace agreement
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was joined this afternoon by the Pensacola City Council to sign a lease with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. (VT MAE), which will establish a maintenance, repair, and…
The Arc Gateway CEO Announces Retirement
Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Gateway, Charles Brewer, has announced that he will retire from the organization at the end of the year. I’ve had the privilege of working with many…
Taste of the Beach needs volunteers
The Pensacola Beach Chamber, organizers of Taste of the Beach, needs volunteers to assist with the festival slated for September 20 and 21. Volunteers can greet guests, sell drinks and work in…
Friends of West Florida Public Library to hold Big Fall Book Sale September 26, 27 & 28
Friends of West Florida Public Library, a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library, will hold its Big Fall Book Sale and Silent Auction September 26, 27 & 28 at…
Escambia County pledges to cooperate with grand jury
From the Escambia County Public Information Office: Escambia County is in receipt of a press release from the State Attorney’s Office for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. The release announced the…