Spotify now hosts our podcast – (we don’t) color on the dog. Listeners heard Congressional candidate Jimmy Patronis say why he is running, find out when American Magic returns to Pensacola, learn Warrington Prep is adding high school classes, a popular contraceptive’s link to brain tumors, and hear about Martha Saunder’s Uncle Huck.
1. Patronis and his Pensacola connection: Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis reflects on his experiences during the BP oil spill, the importance of infrastructure for economic growth in Northwest Florida, and his commitment to public service.
“When the President of the United States calls and says, ‘Jimmy, I want you in Congress and I’ll endorse you.’ When the Speaker of the House and these other leaders across the Panhandle, whether it be all of the sheriffs in Northwest Florida saying, Jimmy, we’re going to stand with you. You don’t say no. You sign up, you do the job and you move forward.”
2. American Magic arrives Feb: Port of Pensacola Director Clark Merritt discussed the construction of the Maritime Center of Excellence, home for American Magic. The team will officially arrive in early February with over 50 containers of equipment, including two yachts and chase boats. Around 150 employees will eventually work at the facility, with staff beginning to arrive in late December and increasing through January. Even before the building’s completion, the team plans to start fabrication work in a temporary space to meet existing contract obligations.
3. Dr. Eddie Ruiz sets new course for WPA: Warrington Preparatory Academy announced plans to expand to high school over the next four years. The goal is to provide unique educational options for students focusing on workforce development through digital design, entrepreneurship and academic achievement to help its graduates earn industry certifications and Bright Futures scholarships.
“School choice is about providing unique options that parents can choose,” said Dr. Ruiz. “And so in doing that, we could create a good outcome for students if we did have a high school. And so that’s what I’m here to share. We plan to add ninth grade here next year, about 125 to 150 students.”
4. Chris Paulos: Depo-Provera link to brain tumors: The Levin Papantonio law firm has filed suit against Pfizer, Upjohn and related companies on behalf of Alicia Wilson from Upland, CA. The lawsuit alleges inadequate warnings about Depo-Provera’s potential link to meningiomas, a type of brain tumor.
5. Reeves on Tenure, Planes and Tunnels: Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses his first two years in office, the tremendous growth at the Pensacola International Airport, and Palafox Street’s underground tunnels.
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