It’s time to end this nonsense

We have two has-beens–scions of old Pensacola–that are out to stop a project that will revitalize downtown Pensacola and, in the process, are trying to…

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Donovan/Nobles petition could cost city millions

The City has already taken the New Market Tax credits – $12 million. A condition of the New Market Tax Credits was that the City…

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Buzz: Is Donovan lying about signatures?

He’s baaaaaaaaack. Former City Councilman Marty Donovan is trying yet another petition drive against the Community Maritime Park. This time he’s brought with Jack Nobles,…

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Buzz: Land sharks are swimming, want county $$$

Cody Rawson of Roads, Inc. has formed a new company, Shoreline Protective Services, LLC, (incorporated on June 15, 2010). He has made a proposal to…

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You knew this ad was coming: GOP, Stop Apologizing

New DNC National ad hits GOP for standing with big oil and against Gulf residents, workers and businesses.

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Impact of Deepwater Drilling ban

Louisiana Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association did this preliminary analysis: Impacts of President Obama’s Order Halting Work on 33 Exploratory Wells in the Deepwater…

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Tony Hayward’s opening remarks to Congress

June 17, 2010 Chairman Waxman, Chairman Stupak, Ranking Member Barton, Ranking Member Burgess, members of the Committee. I am Tony Hayward, Chief Executive of BP….

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Defense Attorneys hired by BP and gang

BP has hired Akerman Senterfitt, Florida’s largest law firm with offices in Tampa, Miami, as well as New York, Los Angeles and other cities across…

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More Oil Drum buzz

A retired La. attorney suggests on The Oil Drum forum: “At least some of BP’s cleanup behavior seems to be an effort to maintain a…

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Buzz: Former champ in Vessels of Opportunity

Former boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. is in the Vessels of Opportunity program this week. There are charter boats and commercial fishermen that are still…

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Short Film BP Doesn’t Want You to See.

Got the tip on this video from the Gambit Weekly. Shot by Robert M. Young and Edward James Olmos on a trip to the heart…

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Daily Dead Wildlife Tally

Dead birds 885; Dead sea turtles 363; Dead mammals 44 Here’s the website: http://dailydeadbirds.com/

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EOC: Beach Update June 18

Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Update Friday, June 18 – 10:00 a.m. – Update #15 If you see tar or oiled debris on the beach….

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Andrews Institute on ESPN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gulf Breeze, Fla. (June 18, 2010) – With only eight minutes to go in the national semifinal game of the NCAA basketball…

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Buzz: Petition For Park

We are hearing that Marty Donovan and Jack Nobles are filing a petition to stop construction of the multi-use stadium for the Community Maritime Park….

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Emergency Bridge Loan Program

Governor Crist Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Businesses Affected by Gulf Oil Spill~Program provides $5 million in short-term funds to help small businesses in…

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Public Town Hall Meeting: Oil Spill Legal Guidance

On Wednesday, June 30, the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and WSRE will host a public town hall meeting focused on providing legal guidance…

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Press Release: Bare qualifies, opens HQ

Charles Bare Qualifies for Ballot and Opens Campaign Headquarters PENSACOLA, FL – June 17, 2010 – Today, Charles Bare entered the next phase of his…

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“SOS: THE SCIENCE OF THE SPILL” Public Forum

UF IFAS Extension presents: “SOS: THE SCIENCE OF THE SPILL” Public Forum Wednesday, June 23 6 – 8 p.m. Sanders Beach Community Center 913 South…

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More photos from Lafitte Cove, Pensacola Beach

We are getting these type of photos daily. Oil is in Santa Rosa Sound.

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