Yesterday, I asked County Attorney Alison Rogers for an update on the public beach easements on Perdido Key. She said the public beach easement for the 64 lots that Commissioner Jeff Bergosh…
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Some history on Perdido Key Master Plan and DPZ
In the recent release of DPZ emails, Marina Khoury, DPZ’s partner, objected to how PNJ reporter Emma Kennedy referenced how her firm was fired by the county when it worked on the…
COVID-19 Tuesday noon report
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners voted, 5-0, this morning to re-open the public beaches 30 minutes before sunrise on Friday, May 1 — with no limitations on daylight hours (30 minutes…
Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach open; Orange Beach, Gulf Shores closed
Yesterday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a health order Thursday that closed all beaches and put limitations restaurants, hospital visitors and day cares. She ordered all elective dental and medical procedures shall be…
Perdido Key named most underrated small town in America
The Active Times on MSN.com listed Perdido Key at the top of its “40 Most Underrated Small Towns in America.†Perdido Key was spotlighted for its “nice weather, pristine beaches and water,…
Perdido Key – Wildlife Destination of the Year
The Luxury Travel Guide recognized Perdido Key as the Wildlife Destination of the Year for 2017.Perdido Key, as few may know, is filled with hidden treasures throughout the island. The Luxury Travel…
Commissioner asks for a safety stand down at the Perdido Key helicopter pad
“Aviation is one of the most dangerous businesses in the world,†said Escambia County Commissioner Underhill at this morning’s agenda review. “However, good business practices in aviation have made modern aviation as…
Perdido Key Master Plan presented and debated at Planning Board
For nearly two decades, Escambia County and Perdido Key residents have argued over a master plan for development on the barrier island. Some issues still remain and strong opinions, too, about the…
Perdido Key Master Plan Workshop set for Feb. 16
Escambia County will hold the next Perdido Key Master Plan workshop 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Escambia County Central Office Complex conference room, located 3363 W. Park Pl. Consultant…
Podcast: Underhill says infrastructure is key to economic development
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to give us an update on what is happening in the southwest portion of the county. He talked about master planning Perdido…
Convention Center deja vu
The success of Pensacon has reignited a discussion for a convention center. It’s a worthy topic. The fourth-cent of the bed tax was originally presented as a funding source for just such…
Kenny Chesney says ‘Thank you’
Kenny Chesney will be holding a free concert this weekend at the Flora-Bama. Ads have been running daily in the PNJ explaining how his promoters and the bar will deal with parking…