CivicCon: Three keys to civic success

James Fallows, author and correspondent for The Atlantic, last night at CivicCon offered to the audience of over 100 people what his travels have shown…

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At next CivicCon discover how towns are renewing civic and economic energy

Deborah and James Fallows will be our speakers at next week’s special CivicCon event. The husband and wife team authored the best-selling book, “Our Towns:…

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More vocational education in the plans for both gubernatorial candidates

DESANTIS, GILLUM BACK BOOSTING VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS by Lloyd Dunkelberger, The News Service of Florida — Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum…

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AIA Florida Northwest honor Wagley and Wieczorek

The Northwest Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida Northwest) recognized 15 projects designed by Northwest Florida architects for their outstanding design…

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Blackwater State Park adds another 800 acres

Thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Navy, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Blackwater River State…

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High-wage jobs with highest annual growth

According to statistics from CareerSource Escarosa, jobs in healthcare, computers and finance are the fastest growing jobs that pay the highest hourly wages in Escambia…

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El-Sheikh, Myhre and Studer to speak at 2018 Future of Florida Forum

Pensacola and the University of West Florida will be well represented at the 2018 Future of Florida Forum. which is hosted by Florida Chamber Foundation…

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Mayor asks City Council for $8M for second hangar

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward next week will ask the Pensacola City Council to allocate $8 million of Local Option Sales Tax towards a second maintenance…

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Visit Pensacola announces 2018-19 Grant Recipients

Pensacola, Fla. – Visit Pensacola is pleased to announce its 2018-19 grant recipients. Twice a year, Visit Pensacola allocates funds from its annual budget to…

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UWF football game on Cox

The University of West Florida, ranked number two in the country, will open their season Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium in downtown Pensacola against…

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Opioid manufacturing quotas cut for 2019

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida sent out a press release on the DEA’s proposal to reduce manufacturing quotas for the…

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PYP + CDC = Strategic Plan

The Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) want to establish a Community Development Corporation. It’s first task will be to develop a strategic plan. “This Corporation will…

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11th Annual Taste of the Beach Festival on Pensacola Beach returns in Sept.

Pensacola Beach restaurants are prepped and ready for the 11th Annual Taste of the Beach festival on Saturday, Sept. 15. Presented by the Pensacola Beach…

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‘Eye the Sky’ may patrol city streets soon

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and IHMC today announced a partnership between IHMC and the Pensacola Police Department to develop a police drone program to help…

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Pensacola Discovery Days Celebration starts tomorrow

To celebrate America’s first settlement, Visit Pensacola is hosting the inaugural Pensacola Discovery Days Celebration. Taking place at the Pensacola Visitors Information Center, August 14-15,…

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History Hall at One Palafox Place celebrated

The University of West Florida celebrated the opening of History Hall at One Palafox Place with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 7. History…

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Catalyst HRE acquires 21 healthcare properties in eight states

Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate (“Catalyst HRE”) has completed the acquisition of a 21-property healthcare portfolio with a total cost of approximately $150 million (the “Portfolio”)….

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VT MAE job fair

VT MAE, Pensacola’s newest global aviation company, is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple aircraft maintenance positions. VT MAE performs maintenance services and modifications to…

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Rafferty inducted into International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Troy A. Rafferty, Esq. of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, P.A. was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers at their…

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The District opens Aug. 9

Seville Quarter’s new steakhouse restaurant, The District, will open for business 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9.   The ribbon cutting will take place at 4 p.m. in…

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