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Behind the Headlines: Escambia Children’s Trust vs. City of Pensacola

The Escambia Children’s Trust is pushing back against the City of Pensacola’s demand for $2.45 million in tax increment financing payments, submitting a supplemental exemption…

Better Communication on Baptist Demolition Coming

Mayor D.C. Reeves assured the media that the demolition of the old Baptist Hospital and all environmental abatement is being “conducted safely, responsibly, and in…

Mayor Addresses Children’s Trust Tension Ahead of Thursday Meeting

—City Still Expects CRA Funds for Childcare Facilities Despite “Curve Ball” Letter— Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves remains optimistic about resolving tensions with the Escambia Children’s…

Boots for Matt Berry Controls MLK Plaza on Friday nights

At his weekly press conference this morning. I asked Mayor D.C. Reeves to explain how a permit given to Boots for Matt Berry allows Food…

New Study: Dire Consequences of Florida Property Tax Proposals

—Cities Face 38% Revenue Loss Under Full Elimination— A comprehensive study by Wichita State University has delivered a reality check for Florida’s ongoing property tax…

AG Uthmeier Threatens Pensacola Again – Update

UPDATE: USA Today reports the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a lower court order that had suspended enforcement of the state law for…

Children’s Trust Put Off Six Months by City on Tax Exemption

The Escambia Children’s Trust is pushing back against property tax demands from the City of Pensacola, arguing that the nearly $10 million it already spends…

Social Media – What Went Viral This Week

Our social media traffic gave us an interesting view into what went viral online. This past week alone, we had an 82% increase in pageviews:…

Weekend Buzz: One Energy Place for Sale

Florida Power & Light has put its Northwest Florida headquarters, One Energy Place, on the market. The 250,000 sq. ft. building is subject to offer,…

Then It Got Weird: Boots for Matt Berry Claims Permit, Raising $$$

Last week, Boots for Matt Berry received a permit distributing food at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Friday evenings. Mayor D.C. Reeves told us…

Community Forces Council to Pull Baptist Redevelopment Contract

The Pensacola City Council meeting stretched past two and a half hours Thursday night as dozens of residents packed chambers to oppose hiring Bayou District…

Shipbuilder Asks For One-Year Exclusivity Agreement

Mayor D.C. Reeves has asked the Pensacola City Council to approve a one-year exclusivity agreement for Project Maeve at the Port of Pensacola. Details: As…

City Releases MLK Plaza Permit…It’s Not for FNB

The City of Pensacola has released a redacted copy of the permit, which it says will allow Food Not Bombs to hold its protests and…

Community Activists Ask Mayor to Listen on Baptist Project

—Concerns Mount Over Out-of-State Firm’s Role in Project— Community activist Hale Morrissette is sounding the alarm about the redevelopment of Pensacola’s Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus,…

City Unveils First Step of New Palafox Project Communication Plan

The City of Pensacola’s Strategic Initiatives Officer, Adrianne Walker, has sent an update on the communication plan for The New Palafox project to downtown business and…

Food Not Bombs Has Valid Permit, But We Can’t See It

At his press conference this morning, I asked Mayor D.C. Reeves about the status of the Food Not Bombs’ event permit and the status of…

Baptist Legacy Campus: Six months of Public Input and Planning Ahead

The Pensacola City Council will consider hiring Bayou District Consulting, LLC, to provide development advisory services for the redevelopment of the Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus….