The world is taking a pause, and we have felt the ground shift beneath our feet. We have two major shifts taking place. One is COVID-19 with concerns of health and safety….
Category: Business
West Main Master Plan chooses selection panel
Andrew Rothfeder, Tia Robbins, Mort O’Sullivan, Marina Khoury, Pastor Lonnie Wesley, Jeff Carrico, Michelle Snow and Ashton Hayward PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 8, 2020) — Almost fourteen years after a referendum to develop…
Chamber supports Confederate monument removal
Statement Regarding the Removal of the Confederate Statue in Lee Square The Greater Pensacola Chamber is dedicated to creating a vibrant community that is rich in talent and resources. Our organization is…
Who got PPP loans over $150K in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze
The Small Business Administration disclosed the names of many small businesses which received Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, funds. The SBA didn’t name the businesses that received less than $150,000, but Escambia…
Seville Quarter, O’Riley’s temporarily close
From Seville Quarter’s Facebook: Seville Quarter’s Dining and Entertainment Complex is temporarily “suspending its sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises†in accordance with the Department of Business and Professional…
Still Independent after 21 years
Today, Inweekly marks its 21st anniversary. This blog is 15 years old. Wow! On July 1, 2011 – 10 years ago – our staff was: Rick Outzen: Publisher & Editor Joani Delezen:…
COVID closes WOB
Despite our best efforts, we feel that this is not enough to keep our people safe. Blend Lounge, Graffiti Pizza, World of Beer and Taco Agave yesterday announced on Facebook that the…
Best of Coast 2020 voting opens today
Like we have every summer for the last 20 years, we’re asking you all to play favorites and vote in our annual Best of the Coast poll. Even though this July looks…
Bar closures evaluated daily
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida We will get it right, then get people back to work ASAP.†–DBPR Sec. Halsey Beshears TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s ban on serving alcohol to…
Outbreak tied to GBHS graduation
Parents have contacted Inweekly about a large number of recent COVID-19 cases tied to graduation celebrations among Gulf Breeze High School students, one particularly that allegedly happened at a downtown Pensacola bar….
Gilley Games: The Face Mask boogie
Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley had her staff put out a press release regarding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press event at Ascension Sacred Heart yesterday – “Escambia County Thanks the Governor for his…
DeSantis says youth and reckless bars behind COVID surge
“We’ve not had a single problem with any institution or business that just follow the guidelines.†-Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that young adults and bar owners not following…