Haley Richards, the community organizer for The Bridges To Circles with the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, gives IN an update on the program. “We currently have 34 active Circle Leaders working…
The Daily Beast: Good Riddance, Tony
The Daily Beast asked for the Gulf Coast’s take on Hayward’s departure. Read and let their readers know what you think: http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-07-26/robert-dudley-vs-tony-hayward-will-anything-change/?cid=hp%3Amainpromo4
Is BP bringing boom back?
Sitting over beers at Hopjacks last Friday, I opined that much of our region may never see again the boom that BP was picking up as another tropical storm entered our gulf….
Worker’s Union Protests BP
Press Release: Workers Solidarity Alliance Pensacola is staging a demonstration at the BP Community Outreach Center on the 100th day of the disaster of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. We will convene at…
A ‘Sign’ Of The Political Times
The removal of political campaign signs is causing a war of words between two local politicians. On Saturday, July 24, State House Dist. 1 Republican candidate Greg Brown Jr. and his wife…
Mack comments on petition drive
COMMENTARY ON THE PETITION DRIVE Diane Mack City Councilwoman 7/14/10 Imagine you are the president of a technology company and that you are planning to move your business to the Gulf Coast….
Plug for “PLT Rewind”
Relive showstopping numbers from ten years of Pensacola Little Theatre musicals! “PLT Rewind†showcases the incredible talent of more than 20 performers. PENSACOLA, Fla. – From Annie to Ragtime, Bye Bye Birdie…
How to revoke petition signature
If you signed the Donovan/Nobles petition on design-build contract for the maritime park and you weren’t told that the referendum will cost the city nearly $12 million in New Market Tax Credits…
BP hasn’t paid into escrow fund
Surprise, surprise, BP hasn’t made its first payment into the much-touted $20-billion escrow fund. BP officials had agreed last month after meeting with the White House that the company would pay $5…
Hayward may get life
Rumors are flying that BP CEO Tony Hayward will lose his job this week. Whether it’s a resignation, retirement or firing —-or a mixture of all three like Escambia County Administrator George…
BP setting back up at Deepwater
BP Press release: Subsea Source Control and Containment On July 23, with the guidance and approval of the National Incident Commander (NIC) and the leadership and direction of the federal government, relief…
Valentino camp releases poll
Press Release: Gene Still Leading in Recent Poll According to a recent poll conducted by Marketing Metrics & Media of 400 likely voters, Gene Valentino still leads the pool of candidates with…
Hayward Leads In Finances
According to the Ashton Hayward for Mayor camp, the candidate leads in finances as of July 16. Press Release: Pensacola Mayor candidate Ashton Hayward filed his campaign finance report today, leading all contenders for…
Take down the master plan drawing, too, Mr. Donovan
Mr. Donovan, you are not even using the most current layout on your website. The one they have up is from December 2009. They are also misrepresenting what is the ball park…
Take that statement down, Mr. Donovan
The Park Yes, Stadium No website states: “Our petition drive DOES NOT jeopardize the City’s Bond financing or the New Market Tax Credit funds.” The City Attorney, Bond Counsel and Ed Gray…
BP Disaster Update
Current Situation The State Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level 1 or full activation. The State continues to focus on mitigating impacts to Florida’s shoreline. Tropical Storm Bonnie was located approximately…
What did Ed Gray tell Marty and Jack?
The daily newspaper has finally published the letter from City Attorney Wells that outlines how the referendum will not stop the stadium and instead puts “the city in a financially precarious situation.”…
Mayor’s Forum
Press Release: The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has been hosting a series of candidate forums throughout July 2010 which have been moderated by Rick Outzen. The final candidate forum is…
NOAA Re-Opening 1/3 Closed Area
Press Release From Deepwater Response: NOAA will re-open 26,388 square miles of Gulf waters to commercial and recreational fishing on Thursday. The reopening of a third of the overall closed area was announced after…
Zombies Against BP
Local Daniel Pearson has organized a “zombie” walk on Aug. 6 for downtown in an effort to raise money for the city and oil recovery efforts. ZOMBIE WALK! August 6th at 8pm…
