On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer announced the winners of his best boss contest. His column will run Sunday in the PNJ.
Category: Business
City financial report shows Port of Pensacola struggling
In November, we reported on the financial problems at the Port of Pensacola. The unaudited financial statements that CFO Dick Barker gave the Pensacola City Council last week show a similar picture….
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…
Pirolli named to National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors named Peter Pirolli of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and 154 other inventors from around the world to its class of 2017 NAI Fellows….
Mayor Hayward gives Florida Politics viewpoint on Airbnb (and gets a response)
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward defended his video touting Airbnb in a viewpoint given to FloridaPolitics.com. The opinion piece came after he refused last week to answer questions from Florida Politics reporter Scott…
Escambia Corrections hiring Officer Trainees
The Escambia County Jail is currently accepting applications for Corrections Officer Trainees. No certification is necessary, but applicants must be willing to complete Corrections Basic Recruit School, which will be provided at…
Beach Club Towers and Portofino prevail in appellate court
The First District Court of Appeal (First DCA) has rejected six challenges brought by the Escambia County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector to recent appellate victories for Pensacola Beach taxpayers. The denials…
IMS ExpertServices partners with equity firm
IMS ExpertServices announced today that it has partnered with Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm that teams with founder/owners of entrepreneurial companies to accelerate their success. Trinity Hunt Partners will…
DIB offers free parking starting Monday, Dec. 17
From Dec. 17-25, parking in metered spaces and surface lots managed by the Downtown Improvement Board will be free, the DIB announced this week. “Parking Amnesty Week†emerged from a desire promote…
Mayor Hayward limits response re:Airbnb videos to a press release
Apparently PNJ reporter Jim Little wanted to ask Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward about his Airbnb commercial and his conflicting message in an interview in another video produced by AirbnbWatch. Mayor Hayward would…
VetFed Resources opens Pensacola office
On Friday, Dec. 8, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance celebrated that VetFed Resources, Inc. will open a new location in Pensacola, creating 20 new jobs. Commissioner Lumon May, PEDC board member Dave Hoxeng…
Gulf Shores, Destin perceived as better vacation spots
By Brooke Weber INWEEKLY Even though Pensacola is among one of the most pristine beaches along the Emerald Coast, neighbors Gulf Shores and Destin are still perceived as more ideal vacation spots….