My contacts in D.C. called to give me a heads up that VP Joe Biden will be making a big announcement today during his visit to Theodore, Ala. I suspect that the…
Restore The Gulf Petition
On Monday, Â Women of the Storm organization kicked off its Restore The Gulf petition to demand a proper cleanup and restoration response from the government in the aftermath of the BP disaster….
Where are Marty, Luke & Jack getting $15M figure?
I have before me the CMPA budget for the money it received from the 2009 bond issuance. It was approved May 25, 2010. The stadium construction budget from the bond funds isn’t…
Bar Association rates Judicial Candidates
The Escambia/Santa Rosa and Okaloosa/Walton Bar Associations conducted a survey of their members on the First Judicial Circuit Court Candidates (1=poor to 5=excellent): Kenneth L. Brooks, Jr. Ethics & Professionalism: 3.96 Experience…
Sink Now Leads In Governor Race
It looks like the tough battle between Attorney General Bill McCollum and former health care administrator Rick Scott on the Republican side of the governor’s race has somewhat propelled Democrat and State…
BP Photoshopping Image
Yesterday the Washington Post reported that BP photoshopped its Disaster Relief Response poster. “I guess if you’re doing fake crisis response, you might as well fake a photo of the crisis response…
GOP Florida House throws tantrum
It took 43 minutes for the Florida House to thumb its nose at Gov. Charlie Crist and adjourn the special session on offshore drilling without any action. Crist had called state legislature…
Morning Joe, Live from The Fish House
Thusday morning, Joe Scarborough, will be broadcasting his show, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, live from the Fish House. The show will air from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.. Several local politicians and celebrities…
Robo Luke called City Hall, too
This is starting to be funny. Calls to government office, county residents, IN staffers….they should have bought a better call list. Expect soon a viewpoint in the PNJ from C.C. Elebash.
Donovan/Nobles are calling cell phones
The Luke McCoy calls are to cell phones. Two IN staffers have gotten them since noon. One uses AT&T, the other T-Mobile. Others have emailed me that they are getting calls on…
$3.5 Million In State Loans From SBA
Update From the Small Business Association of Florida: As of the close of business on July 19, 2010 for the State of Florida, the SBA has issued 615 applications and 33 loans for over $3.5 Million have been…
He’s baaaack. Luke makes robo calls for Marty
Former WCOA radio personality Luke McCoy is making automated phone calls for Donovan/Nobles petition drive. Basic message: For all the promised hoopla, all we are getting is a $15 million ballpark. Certainly…
Donovan/Nobles referendum can’t stop the stadium
City Attorney Rusty Wells has analyzed the petition drive by Marty Donovan and Jack Nobles and has issued his opinion to the Mayor and Pensacola City Council. He has concluded the petition…
Freshwater, Oil Woes
Researchers are finding many small “dead zones†in the western Gulf of Mexico, but so far there is little to no evidence they are related to the BP oil spill. According to…
AP has picked up RICO lawsuits
Last week, I wrote about the RICO suits being filed against BP (Is BP a Racketeer?). AP has picked up the story, too: BP: RICO Law Made To Combat Mafia Used Against…
Navarre Beach Area Chamber set for Aug. 3
Press Release: The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The event will be held at Holley-Navarre Middle School, 1976 Williams Creek Drive,…
African Chamber Issue Held Off
After a lengthy discussion, City Council decided to fund roughly $205,000 for economic development for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, but made no promises as to where it would go. Mayor Mike Wiggins…
Secret Lives of BP cleanup workers
Pensacola still has much to offer visitors and we need to find creative ways to attract them. This video was produced locally and was highlighted this weekend on MSNBC. “Follow two members…
How to deal with BP
Action Memo prepared for Hernando County, FL in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. It contains a situation analysis and recommended actions for managing their risk. Note that the recommended…
BP Signs With Egypt
It looks like the oil company is banking on Egypt to bring its shares to life Wall Street Journal Article
