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IMPACT 100 Holds Membership Recruitment Events
Press Release: IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy group, is conducting our annual membership drive for 2014. Established in 2003, IMPACT 100 has, through the $1,000 annual membership donations,…
Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! New campaign manager for Crist
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist has tapped Omar Khan to be his campaign manager, filling a position that has been vacant since Crist’s first choice for the job backed out. “I love…
Former County Administrator and Pensacola City Manager passes away
Just received word that Rod Kendig passed away yesterday afternoon at the age of 72. He had served as both the Pensacola city manager (1985-94) and as Escambia County Administrator (1978-84). While…
Leadership Pensacola seeks nominations
The Pensacola Chamber Foundation has announced that Jan. 31, through Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, nominations will be accepted for the 50 available slots in next year’s Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class. Self-nominations will…
DIB meeting rescheduled to Monday
We received an email from Ron Butlin, DIB executive director: Due to some schedule conflicts the DIB’s meeting regularly scheduled for Tuesday February 4 will be held Monday February 3rd, same time…
Homeless ordinances generated from the mayor’s office
There is some confusion over how the city of Pensacola’s homeless ordinances become law. They were passed by the Pensacola City Council last May, but they originated in the mayor’s office. In…
UWF names first football coach
The University of West Florida has named Pete Shinnick the first football head coach in the program’s history. Shinnick will be available for media questions and introductions in a press conference at…
Florida GI Bill seeks to make state more military friendly
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Pitching an aggressive state “GI Bill,” Republican legislative leaders want to attract more military veterans to the Sunshine State and attract more people to…
Petition for Mayor Ashton Hayward to repeal no blanket ordinance gets over 1200 signatures
This petition by Rev. Nathan Monk has gotten over 1,200 signatures: For the first time in recent memory, parts of Florida will be under a state of emergency due to winter weather….
Interview with Steve Williams on new YMCA location
Yesterday, I interviewed Steve Williams, board president of Northwest Florida YMCA, on IN Your Head Radio. He talks about his board’s decision to build its new downtown facility on land donated by…
Final Winter Storm 2014 Update – Thursday Evening
Conditions on all major roads and bridges in Escambia County have improved to allow for normal traffic flow in most areas. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is phasing in traffic flow…
Bob Sikes Bridge open
GULF BREEZE: The Bob Sykes Bridge is now open Both directions. www.nixle.us/8C7ZA Reply with a friends # to forward – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Pensacola Bay Bridge open
GULF BREEZE: Pensacola Bay Bridge in now open Northbound. Southbound will be another 15 minutes. Drive with caution www.nixle.us/8C7XW – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
IN Your Head Radio starts at 11:30
Took the Garcon Point Bridge and Hwy 90 to get to the studio – 2 hours on the road. We will talk about the YMCA, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the State…
House of Sticks: Everything in Moderation
Remember that old line our parents used to throw at us before we engaged in a little beer drinking? The concept certainly applies to the financial markets when the subject becomes losing…
Rick Scott hits his goal of half million in tax cuts
Statement from John B. Zumwalt, III – Florida TaxWatch Chairman: “I am encouraged that the Governor’s proposed budget contains several Florida TaxWatch cost-savings recommendations. This budget is a good starting point for…
New Tax Watch study looks at value of economic development projects for local communities
The new Florida TaxWatch Report, “Diversifying Florida’s Economy Through Local Economic Development”, has an impact analysis of common economic development projects. It focuses on three ways that local communities are trying to…
Update: Airport opens today at 11 am
From the City of Pensacola: Pensacola International Airport will open at 11:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Thursday Morning Update #1
Below freezing temperatures last night kept roads, bridges and overpasses throughout the County icy and dangerous for motorists. As temperatures warm during the day, conditions are expected to improve. Drivers should still…