Do not close the Port
I am not arguing to close the Port of Pensacola. However, we should not extend, renew or amend any long-term leases at the port until…
Port costs us real money
Blog reader Robert insists “The City has not contributed taxpayer dollars to the Port in more than 5 or 6 years.” This got me curious…
Buzz: Fighting for city pensions
Someone is calling former and current city workers and saying that Megan Pratt – City Council candidate- wants to do away with all city pensions….
Feb. 25, 2005: Council passed policy for mixed use
On Feb. 25, 2005, the Pensacola City Council passed the Port Administration and Operations Policy. It states: Mixed-use development opportunities on appropriate parcels of land…
Oops, Port was suppose to have a profit
BST Associates submitted to the Pensacola City Council a study of the Port of Pensacola in Sept. 2004. It considered mixed use, a cruise ship…
Times-Union gives no endorsement
Probably the most conservative daily newspaper in any large Florida city,Jacksonville’s Times-Union, refused to give an endorsement for John McCain or Barack Obama. Its editorial…
Port net loss is $5.6 million over past five years
There is a lot of misinformation about the finances of the Port of Pensacola. Some will insist that the Port of Pensacola is not losing…
What is the status of Port leases?
According to this Santa Rosa Chronicle article the Halcorp lease expired July 8, 2008!!!! Why didn’t the city council draft a Request for Proposal for…
2007 Council Goal for the Port of Pensacola
Per the City of Pensacola website: “Plan for alternative uses at the Port of Pensacola as industrial leases expire.” Read all the 2007 goals. They…
BTW: Halcorp wants lease amendment, too
Halcorp has requested a lease amendment that will provide for a one and one-half year guaranteed lease through June 30, 2010, renewing daily thereafter until…
Are Port users buying council votes?
The Port of Pensacola Users Association has written $500 campaign checks each to Jack Nobles, Marty Donovan, Sam Hall and Mike DeSorbo. Halcorp contributed $1000…
PNJ endorsement of Nobles catching heat
From opponent Diane Mack: Dear friends and supporters, The News Journal’s endorsement this morning of Jack Nobles defies reason and understanding–but that’s the News Journal…
Wisc. paper disputes P’cola as McCain Country
The alt-weekly in Madison, Wisc., The Isthmus, has a daily feature on its website that is much like our INdaily on inweekly.net. Reporter Phil Ball…
Michelle Obama will be in the Civic Center
It has been confirmed for Tuesday. Expect her to draw as well if not better than Palin. The Democrats are not surrendering this area to…
Michelle Obama coming to Pensacola
A good source inside the Democratic Party called to say that the word is out that Michelle Obama is coming to Pensacola on Tuesday. No…
City Council may extend freezer lease
Looks like Pate Stevedore doesn’t want to take any chances on the election. It is pressing to extend its freezer lease with the City. Watch…
Downtown Residential strategy meeting
CRA and Downtown Residential Market Potential – Updated Report Presentation At its regular meeting on Monday, October 20, 2008, the Community Redevelopment Agency will have…
Just when you think all is lost in politics
Last night, John McCain and Barack Obama spoke that the annual Al Smith Dinner. They poked fun at themselves and each other. And he referred…
Oops, Joe isn’t a plumber
Joe the Plumber who confronted Obama at a rally and was a key part of McCain’s attack during the third debate isn’t really a plumber….
Message on Amendment 6
Dear Friends of The Oar House: As you may know, The Oar House is owned and operated by Marina Management Corporation, owner and operator of…
