Category: Caring
Mardi Gras Gourmet Dinner Night to benefit St. Michael’s Cemetery Foundation, Feb. 13
On Friday, February 13, Culinary Productions, Inc. will host a “Noche de Los Muertos†Mardi Gras Gourmet Dinner Night from 6:30 p.m. – until at…
BeulahFest R.I.P.
The BeulahFest Committee announced this morning that BeulahFest has been permanently canceled due to the lack of sponsorships and donations. In press release this morning,…
Kids for Camp 2015 Kick-Off Meeting, Feb. 3
Autism Pensacola is kicking off the Kids for Camp 2015 application period with an informational meeting at 6 p.m. February 3, in the Pollak Training…
Women’s Civic Forum: Sherri Myers, A Life Dedicate to Civil Rights
Councilwoman Sherri Myers will be the speaker at the next Women’s Civic Forum at 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 21, at the IHMC, 40 South Alcaniz…
Deputies Recognized for Florida First Responder Appreciation Week
Last night the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners recognized January 5-9 2015 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Week and issued a Proclamation thanking area first…
Maritime Park Stadium ranked 12th on top 100 stadium experiences
Pensacola Bayfront Stadium – home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos – has been ranked #12 on Stadium Journey’s 100 Best Stadium Experiences of 2014. Baltimore’s…
Pensacola Opera loses executive director to Philadelphia
Press Release: Pensacola Opera’s Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Erin Sammis effective as of January 27, 2015. Sammis has been…
Catholic Charities gets new CEO
Press Release: After a comprehensive search and careful consideration, the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. is proud to announce the…
Emergency blanket drive
WEAR-TV, Council on Aging, Waterfront Rescue Mission are quickly collecting blankets in advance of the severe cold weather hitting our area tonight. Anchor Sue Straughan…
Check out The Rex Project
The non-profit organization that purchased The REX Theatre in downtown Pensacola is on a quest to collect memories from those who watched movies, went on…
Christmas Tree Collection and Drop-off Locations for Pensacola Sanitation Customers
City of Pensacola Sanitation Services customers can place their old organic Christmas trees curbside to be picked and disposed of as normal yard waste. Residents…
Krieger and Flounlacker named Champions of Service
Andrea Krieger, president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County, and Dede Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director, are recipients of the Volunteer Florida’s Champion of…
Merry Christmas – one and all
I’m taking a couple days off. Enjoy the holidays. Tell the ones you love how much you love them and show forgiveness to those you…
Pensacola Beach breaks in new year with fireworks
That final shindig of the year, New Year’s Eve, is somehow a little more special when it happens at Pensacola Beach. Whether it’s fireworks that…
Get Ready for a Fitness Revolution in 2015
The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department, Community Maritime Park and Aim Escambia have partnered to offer the 2015 Fitness Revolution, a series of…
Favorite music video: Dueling Joe Cockers with Cocker and John Belushi
Joe Cocker passed away yesterday. I immediately thought of this appearance on SNL in 1978 – Dueling Joe Cockers:
Second Annual Women in Leadership set for Feb. 13
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host the second annual Women in Leadership: Designing Your Future Conference on Friday,…
SOGO Gingerbread House Contest Announces Winners
More than 100 gingerbread fans eagerly waited Wednesday night to learn who would be the winners of the 2014 SOGO Gingerbread House Contest. The ceremony…
Help provide snacks for Traveling Troops
The USO Centers at the Pensacola International Airport and Northwest Florida Regional Airport will be open for the thousands of military personnel heading home for…
Reality of ALICE households: Cold weather tragedy costs three lives
Yesterday morning, the Pensacola Fire Department responded to 1217 North 6th Avenue as the result of a 911 call. Four victims of carbon monoxide poisoning…



