Author: Jeremy Morrison
The YMCA, the CMPA and the ‘Big Mistake’
After hours of debate yesterday, the Community Maritime Park Associates board decided to redirect a proposed YMCA away from a waterfront space at the park….
Don’t Think Twice (It’s Alright)
As Escambia County officials begin determining what went wrong with a tourism-incentive gift card program funded primarily through BP funds following the 2010 oil spill,…
YMCA’s Prelude to the CMPA
Representatives of the YMCA appeared before a committee of the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees Monday for a preview of their meeting with…
Escambia’s RESTORE Vision
Looking forward to the Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee’s initial meeting, county commissioners had a discussion during last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting…
The How of the Y – video added
The Pensacola City Council formalized their approval last night of locating a new YMCA at the Maritime Park—in concept, with lease details to be worked…
Y is for Yes (in Concept)
Before a standing-room-only crowd tonight, the Pensacola City Council laid the foundation for a new YMCA at the Community Maritime Park. In concept, at least….
Today’s COW
The Pensacola City Council meets this afternoon for its Committee of the Whole session. A proposal to possibly relocate the YMCA to the Community Maritime…
Pitching the Plan
When Brian Hooper dove into the downtown redevelopment think tank last year, he was awaiting the arrival of his first child. That baby sat and…
Valentino Vents
Escambia County Commission Chairman Gene Valentino learned about the mess over at the chamber of commerce a few days ago. “I’m a little disappointed with…
Council Catches the Bus
As the Pensacola City Council discussed the fate of the recently passed 4-cent gas tax last night, Mike Lowery said he was “probably the most…
Dogs, Chickens and Guns
The Escambia County Commission enjoyed a marathon session last night. The packed agenda included dogs, chickens and guns. After previously delaying the approval of two…
The Chicken Whisperer
The Chicken Whisperer is coming. Here’s the press release: The Chicken Whisperer® is coming to Pensacola!

Pensacola, FL (February 19, 2013) – The backyard chicken movement…
Wu Juggles Zimmerman, Gas Tax
It looks like the gas tax and Zimmerman Agency contract will be on the Pensacola City Council’s table next week. The topics didn’t make the…
Gun Love in Escambia
Tomorrow, Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson will ask his fellow commissioners to adopt a resolution supporting the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “I’m doing…
Looking for RESTORE Lobbyist
Escambia County may soon be getting a RESTORE lobbyist. The board of county commissioners will consider this week if it should employ the services of…
Zimmerman Wins Ad Awards
Mayor Ashton Hayward recently severed the city of Pensacola’s relationship with the Zimmerman Agency. The Tallahassee-based firm was brought on last year to handle the…
Biomass Bonds
The Escambia County Commission will consider this week issuing bonds for approximately $53 million to be used for the construction of a wood biomass pellet…
Bringing Back the Bayous
Escambia County Extension Service is hosting two public discussions on water quality issues. The discussions will focus on water quality in area bayous and what…
Bus Stop Blues
With the temperature in the 40s and Leonard Cohen crooning over the PA system, employees with Escambia County Area Transit began this morning with a…
The Vision (2015)
The Greater Pensacola Chamber, along with its regional partners, unveiled Vision 2015 this afternoon. The five-year economic development strategy was described as a roadmap to…
