Studer: when micromanaging is effective [podcast]

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer discussed his upcoming PNJ column on micromanaging. “Sometimes it can be detrimental, a sign of distrust,” said Studer. “Other…

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Free parking downtown. Not this week, starts Dec. 18

PENSACOLA, Fla. (December 8, 2016)– The holidays are a busy time, and fighting for parking places at big box retailers or paying a parking ticket…

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Papantonio calls corporate media a ‘propaganda machine,’ the new Red scare ‘insane’

This winter, Pensacola attorney Mike Papantonio will launch “America’s Lawyer” on RT America. When asked in an interview with Inweekly about criticism that RT America…

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Merry Marketplace Expo, Dec. 8

This Thursday, Dec. 8, the Greater Pensacola Chamber kicks off the holiday shopping season with its inaugural Merry Marketplace retail expo from 1 to 7…

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Reds GM praises Blue Wahoos

Zach Buchanan, Reds beat reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, is covering the MLB Winter Meetings. He wrote about Blue Wahoos co-owner Bubba Watson’s appearance and…

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Quint Studer: Keep the workplace positive

Last week, Quint Studer was my guest on “Pensacola Speaks.” We talked about how to create a culture of spotting what is right.  

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Blue Wahoos winner of 2016 Bob Freitas Awards: Double-A

Baseball America has announced that the Pensacola Blue Wahoos are the winner of the Bob Freitas Award for Double-A. The award is given to the…

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White House adds Pensacola to TechHire Initiative to train and place locally 200 technology workers by 2020

The White House announced today that Pensacola will be included in the expansion of its TechHire Initiative to 20 cities, states, and rural areas. Mobile,…

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Round 2: Battle over Corporate Incentives (or Welfare) begins Mar 7

Gov. Rick Scott is asking the Florida Legislature $85 million for incentives that Enterprise Florida can use to lure more jobs to Florida. When it…

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Hart named Enterprise Florida CEO

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) Board of Directors today unanimously approved the hiring of Chris Hart IV as the new President & CEO of Enterprise Florida…

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Gulf Power seeks to block input on $106.8M rate hike

Gulf Power is asking state regulators to block the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy from intervening in a case about the utility’s proposal to raise…

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Levin Papantonio honored for Environmental litigation

The Law Firm of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty, & Proctor has won the Special Litigation (Environmental) category in the 2016 Elite Trial Lawyers recognition…

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Judges block workers’ comp rate hike, new OT regs

Last week, a federal judge stopped implementation of an an Obama administration rule concerning overtime pay that was to go into effect on Dec. 1….

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Architectural Review Board approves Early Learning play area

The City of Pensacola ARB voted 5-1 to allow Bodacious Brew Thru to have an Early Learning play area. This fits the Studers’ goal for…

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Speak out if you want Gulf Coast Rail Service restored

Senator Bill Nelson is asking the public to send in emails on their positions regarding the restoration of the Gulf Coast Rail Service, a passenger…

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Studers to master develop ECUA site, dealing with Pensacola ‘powder keg’ [podcast]

Quint Studer says low wages and poor education have created a “powder keg” on the west side of Pensacola. He wants to see more smart…

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Studer to take calls on ‘Pensacola Speaks’

Quint Studer will be my guest today at 5:10 p.m.on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” We will discuss his upcoming PNJ column that focuses…

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Escambia County discusses how to regulate reefer madness

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioner discussed this morning its positions on how the Florida Legislature should implement medical marijuana. The Committee of the…

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The future of medical pot dispensaries here

The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets tonight. The board will consider the establishment of a lobbying position for the medical marijuana implementation, as follows:…

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Grover Robinson likes idea of buying SunPasses for citizens [podcast]

One of the most talked about county decisions has been to completely automate the tollbooths on Pensacola Beach. Beginning Feb. 1, beach visitors must have…

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