Posted in Pensacola Politics

Document trail on Pitt Slip leases gives the behind-the-scenes view. Several of these are published here for first time

As part of the investigation into the Independent News’ cover story, “How NOT To Do Business: City vs. The Fish House,” we gathered the letters…

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Posted in Pensacola Politics

Merrill and Russenberger reject default notification

Mayor Ashton Hayward hired attorney Nix Daniel to send a notification of default to Ray Russenberger, whose company, Seville Harbour, Inc., has the master lease…

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Posted in Entertainment

DIB Wine Festival may become Wine Walk

Downtown Improvement Board may have a more creative replacement for its Pensacola Wine Festival, which was eventually canceled for 2013 after Tropical Storm Karen threatened…

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Posted in Business Politics

Hayward delays vote on airport food services for third month

Michael Laven, contract manager at the Pensacola International Airport, sent notification to Creative Food Group -that includes The Fish House, Varona’s, Bagelheads and Pensacola Brewery,…

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Posted in Escambia County Pensacola

Weekend Buzz: Possible indictment, another town hall and fundraisers

Are the Feds about to indict a local elected official? That is the rumor that has dominated county politics over the Thanksgiving weekend. The daily…

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Posted in Caring

Fundraiser for Philippines set for Sunday, Dec. 1

The Filipino American Republican Club is holding a benefit for its Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund this Sunday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Old…

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Posted in News

Independent News issue goes live online at noon today

This week the Independent News tackles “Black Friday” with its cover story–“Put A Bow On It.” We provide local gift options for (just about) everyone…

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Blizzard On The Beach 5K that benefits Gulf Coast Kid’s House set for Dec. 7

Press Release: A blizzard is coming to Pensacola! Yes, really! 5K Events and the Pensacola Ice Flyers are bringing up to 20,000 pounds of REAL…

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Posted in Politics

Coffee Party and others discuss campaign finance reform Dec. 3

Pensacola Coffee Party, the League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area, Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, and MoveToAmend.org Coalition are co-hosting an important…

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Posted in News Pensacola Politics

Form-based land code system might have prevented Dollar General debacle

John Myslak has written a letter to the Pensacola City Council regarding the 2012 recommendation by the Mayor’s Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee that called for…

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Cannada-Wynn and Pratt elected to top city council spots (added official city announcement)

Jewel Cannada-Wynn is the new president of the Pensacola City Council. Megan Pratt is the vice president. This is the first time two females have…

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Posted in Caring Pensacola

Pensacola names initiative coordinator, looking for citizen investors (update, see comments)

We’ve heard that the City of Pensacola has appointed Eric Olsen as its Initiatives Coordinator. One of his jobs may be to oversee a proposed…

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