The Destination Archaeology Resource Center (DARC) and Pensacola Paddlesport are partnering to create a guided archaeology kayak of Deadman’s Island in Gulf Breeze. This two-hour long paddle and hike will focus on…
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County murmurs
Last night the Escambia Board of County Commissioners approved its 2014-15 budget. At request of a commissioner (mostly likely Gene Valentino), the Escambia County Sheriff’s budget request for $750,000 for additional deputies…
SRIA honored by Visit Florida
At Monday’s statewide tourism conference in Boca Raton, Fla., VISIT FLORIDA, Florida’s official tourism marketing arm, presented the Santa Rosa Island Authority with a bronze Flagler Award. These prestigious awards honor the…
Marriage Equality Celebration in Pensacola tonight
Tonight at Seville Quarter, the ACLU of Florida and the Pensacola Alliance for Equality are hosting a celebration of the federal court decision striking down Florida’s ban on allowing and recognizing the…
Thrasher advances to final step in FSU presidential search
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Powerful state Sen. John Thrasher, a St. Augustine Republican who serves as chairman of Gov. Rick Scott’s re-election campaign, and three other candidates with…
Weekend Buzz: Millers appeal, Mean Gene
Attorney Robert Rushing told Inweekly over the weekend that Terik Miller and his parents will appeal his eligibility to the FHSAA. People on the west side aren’t surprised Superintendent Malcom Thomas didn’t…
Reminder: New Beginnings Art Show today
“NEW BEGINNINGS†ART SHOW 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Angel’s Garden hosts the 17th annual “New Beginnings†Art Show, which will feature 75 of Pensacola’s local artists, musicians, and food. There will be free…
ihatejoezauzaur.com Hill added to Pensacola Marathon
Press Release: The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) and Joe Zarzaur of the Zarzaur Law, PA firm are pleased to announce a new partnership which will enhance and encourage participants of the 2014…
Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival set for Nov. 6-16, honors Larry Butler
The Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival celebrates its 30th birthday in style, presenting a memorable lineup of Grammy-winning performers and up-and-coming hit-makers Nov. 6-16 at venues in Perdido Key, Pensacola and along…
Registration open for 5th Annual Bras Across the Bridge on Oct. 12
Press release: Baptist Health Care, Cox and Today’s Soft Rock 94.1 are excited to announce the 5th annual Bras Across the Bridge on Sat., Oct. 11 starting at 8 a.m. Join us…
Escambia High Football: Court denies petition for temporary emergency injunction
Kevin and Cynthia Miller, parents of Terik Miller, asked Judge Ross Goodman to let their son complete his senior season on the Escambia High football team. The judge denied yesterday their request….
City opens today bids for advertising contract
The selection committee for RFP 14-022 Three Year Contract to Provide Advertising Services for Pensacola Energy meets today at 10 a.m. in the conference room located at the Pensacola Energy building, located…
American Community Survey shows we have slipped since 2010
The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey shows that Escambia County median household income has dropped over the past four years. The gap between man and women on median annual wages did…
Rescheduled Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movie October 3rd
WHAT: The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department will host the final Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movie of the season on October 3rd. This is a free and family-friendly event offered all summer…
City Papers: Main Street Project Vol. 2
Another 1,250 pages. Points of interest for me (but you may see something else): Chief of Staff John Asmar had George Maiberger, Purchasing Director, bid out the owner’s representative contract. Hatch Mott…
City Papers: Main Street Project Vol. 1
Volume 1 of the Main Street Projects has 1,250 pages, which seem daunting to review but hundreds of the pages are duplications of the same memos, specifications and reports. Roads, Inc of…
Studer Group ranked fifth nationally on Great Place to Work list
Press Release: Studer Group, a Gulf Breeze, Florida-based outcomes firm, is proud to be named a 2014 Best Small & Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work®. Ranked fifth, this is the…
Escambia High student places football future in hands of Judge Ross Goodman
At 4:30 pm yesterday in the Courtroom 405, Judge Ross Goodman heard lawyers argue whether the court should intervene in the eligibility case of Escambia High School football player Terik Miller. His…
FDOE drops test for K-2
A test given to young elementary school students will not be used this year, according to the Florida Department of Education. The agency said the Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading, or…
Politicos rage against the machine…in fun
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In a new twist on man vs. machine, more than a dozen Florida campaign whizzes are matching wits against a computer program, taking shots…