Author: Rick Outzen
Stand down, fumbles and Act II this week
Last week was one of those rare weeks when news seemed to come from every direction. We had Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, the first African-American…
We should all be so lucky to have an obituary like this
Harry Weathersby Stamps December 19, 1932 — March 9, 2013 Long Beach, Mississippi Harry Weathersby Stamps, ladies’ man, foodie, natty dresser, and accomplished traveler, died…
Chamber Board Chairman gives update on gift card audit
From Sandy Sansing, chairmen of the Greater Pensacola Chamber, to the board and Vision 2015 partners: Dear Colleagues, I know there is a lot of…
Conversations that Create Positive Change
Think Beyond Quarterly Dialogue Meeting Think Beyond will hold its quarterly community dialogue meeting Thursday March 28, 2013 at the Pensacola Museum of Art from…
Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?
My daughter Tricia, who teaches the fifth grade sent me this video. Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an…
AMEX cards may not have been handed out as told
Chamber CEO Jim Hizer told his board last week that the process for handing out the AMEX gift cards was the visitor presented a hotel…
Was Lt. Gov. Carroll forced out of office?
Art Rocker, chairman of the Florida Southern Christian Leadership Conference believes so. Rocker has issued the following statement: Following the discussion of the “Stand your…
Emeril’s Florida to include McGuire’s, The Fish House and Joe Patti’s
Press Release: The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is proud to present this week’s Emeril’s Florida. On Sunday’s show, celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse will…
Valentino wants to get in line to replace Carroll as Lt. Gov.
Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino wants to be Rick Scott’s Lt. Governor, and his prospects were discussed and joked about by courthouse insiders. Valentino will…
Gaetz speaks out against Internet cafes
Florida Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) today released the following statement regarding his support for legislation to ban Internet cafes in Florida. “The Senate Gaming…
Camelot’s Town Hall
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers will host a town hall March 19; the forum will focus on the development of Camelot Park. Here’s the city…
Buzz: Ellison Bennett files to run for School Board
The former president of the Escambia County chapter of Southern Christian Leadership Conference has pre-filed to run for the District 3 seat on the Escambia…
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…
Breaking News: Lt. Gov. Carroll resigning
Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll is resigniing. The Florida Times-Union reports that Carroll’s resignation will be announced shortly. It comes amid an investigation into Carroll’s involvement…
Attorney General Bondi wants bodies exhumed
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office today filed a petition on behalf of Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter to allow him to exhume human remains on…
State Attorney agrees to not prosecute Vision Airlines
When the Vision Airlines pulled out of the Okaloosa County airport leaving behind more than $100,000 in Passenger Facility Charges, the state attorney filed charges…
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…
Climate Lecture
Local environmental organizations Sustainable Gulf Coast and 350 Pensacola will host a lecture tonight entitled “Our Planet Has a Fever.†Here’s the press release: What: “Our Planet…
City Council has power to decide Y lease
The City’s bond attorneys have finally issued an opinion on whether it’s the city council or the CMPA that makes the decision about the proposed…
Hizer’s message to Chamber membership
Good Morning, Before we tell you about the great events lined up for this week, I would like to take a moment to address some…
