Escambia County Hires Veterans Services Officer
Press release: Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Marvin Merillat as its veterans services officer. This position will be responsible for interviewing and counseling veterans and their dependents, and processing claims based upon military service involving compensation, pension, […]
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union rated 5-Stars for 85 consecutive quarters
Press release: Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union is one of the strongest in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, […]
East Hill sees preliminary drawings for new Publix
The East Hill Homeowners Association got to see the latest site plan and elevations for the Publix at Cervantes and 12th. The plans aren’t final, but do give an idea of what can be expected. AC3.0115.09.22 AC3.0115.09.22
PSC Concert Chorale and Jazz Choir Present Free Performance Oct. 9
Press release: The Pensacola State College Concert Chorale and Jazz Choir present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. No tickets are required. Seating begins at 7 p.m. The Concert Chorale begins with classical […]
Pediatric residents win second in statewide Brain Bowl
Press release: At the first-ever Florida American Academy of Pediatric (AAP) Residents Brain Bowl, Sacred Heart pediatric residents captured second place out of nine teams, narrowly missing out on first place at the final question to Johns Hopkins Medicine residents at All Children’s Hospital in […]
PechaKucha Pensacola Night Oct. 17
Press release: PechaKucha Pensacola and the Florida Public Archaeology Network are hosting volume 3 of PechaKucha Pensacola to celebrate International Archaeology Day. Several different experts from the University of West Florida Division of Anthropology and Archaeology will present 20 images and […]
Ice Flyers create fan club
Press release: The Pensacola Ice Flyers are pleased to announce their new Ice Flyers Fan Club. The Fan Club will serve as the support system for the Ice Flyers organization. “We have an amazing fan base here in Pensacola and this Fan Club will provide an opportunity for our fans to help our […]
Deepwater Horizon NRDA Trustees will be here Oct. 27
Deepwater Horizon Trustees Propose Comprehensive Restoration Plan for the Gulf of Mexico Trustees ask for public comment on draft plan, which would allocate up to $8.8 billion for restoration from proposed settlement with BP The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment […]
Gulf Restoration After the BP Spill: Where Are We Now?
Press release: It’s been over five years since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people and causing untold damage to the natural resources of the Gulf and coastline. While many fines and penalties have been paid by BP and its partners, it is often overwhelming […]
City to survey residents
Press release: Community survey to commence this weekend Residents of Pensacola will again have an opportunity to tell what they think about the key services provided by the City through an upcoming community survey. Beginning this weekend, researchers from the Haas Center, a research and […]
Anti-corruption bill has sponsors in Florida Legislature
Representative Ritch Workman and Senator Don Gaetz issued the following Joint Statement on Wednesday: “We are pleased to join in sponsoring legislation to strengthen State Attorneys’ ability to prosecute bribery, bid-rigging and fraud in government contracting. “Billions of tax […]
Brentwood Elementary receives National PTA award
Press release:A ceremony and reception were held at Brentwood Elementary School yesterday for the presentation of a banner to mark their selection as a National PTA School of Excellence. Brentwood’s Principal Lisa Arnold said that at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year with a team of […]
The Crystal Awards: Celebrating Volunteers and the Arts
Press release: Pensacola Little Theatre celebrated volunteerism in the arts this past Friday, October 2, by hosting The 2015 Crystal Awards. The Crystal Awards were started back in the early 1990’s to celebrate all of the selfless volunteers that put their time and talents into making the […]
Job training offered in Wedgewood community
Escambia County press release: Residents in Escambia County who may be seeking a career change or are interested in developing new skills, as it relates to job training, are encouraged to attend a series of employability skills workshops at the Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center (6405 Wagner […]
Food trucks round the corner
by Jeremy Morrison The food trucks are almost here. Almost, but not quite. After three years of debate, of rolling along a rocky road rife with contention, the city of Pensacola finally appears to be paving the way for food trucks. City council members managed to grant initial approval of a […]
PYP rolls out 8th Annual Quality of Life survey Oct. 21
The Pensacola Young Professionals will reveal the results of the 2015 Quality of Life Survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m. in the Pen Air Community Room, located at 40 S. Palafox Place, on the 2nd floor. The Quality of Life Survey, funded since 2008 by Quint and Rishy Studer, is an annual […]
Foo Foo Fest: Brahms Symphony No. 2 and Symphony in the Square
Press release: Enjoy the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in a full weekend of performances on November 7 and 8. We’ll begin with Brahms Symphony No. 2, held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30pm at the Saenger Theatre. Join us again on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1:30pm for Symphony in the Square as part of the Great […]