Is Y deal dead?

We are hearing the YMCA may walk away from any further negotiations for the Maritime Park and will put its proposed new downtown Y on…

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The YMCA, the CMPA and the ‘Big Mistake’

After hours of debate yesterday, the Community Maritime Park Associates board decided to redirect a proposed YMCA away from  a waterfront space at the park….

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Assault Victim Succumbs to Injuries: Investigators Seeking Information

Press Release: Escambia County Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking information on a March 1, 2013 assault. Early Thursday morning on the 1st, 41 year old Donald…

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Latest rumors on who will seek Ford’s seat

The phones have been ringing about who will run for State Rep. Clay Ford’s seat. Several hopefuls trekked to Tallahassee to meet with Republican and…

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Don’t Think Twice (It’s Alright)

As Escambia County officials begin determining what went wrong with a tourism-incentive gift card program funded primarily through BP funds following the 2010 oil spill,…

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Buzz: Election process to replace Ford, over in 30 days

Our Tallahassee sources are telling us that special election will be held in two weeks to replace State Rep. Clay Ford. If there are Republican…

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Gaetz speaks on Clay Ford’s passing

Dear Neighbor, Earlier today, we were saddened to hear Speaker Weatherford’s announcement that Representative Clay Ford lost his battle to cancer. Through his years of…

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Ford passes away

State Rep. Clay Ford has passed away. We will have more info later. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Grover’s Town Hall

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson will host a public forum this evening. Here’s the county press release: Escambia County Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV, will…

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YMCA’s Prelude to the CMPA

Representatives of the YMCA appeared before a committee of the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees Monday for a preview of their meeting with…

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We should all be so lucky to have an obituary like this

Harry Weathersby Stamps December 19, 1932 — March 9, 2013 Long Beach, Mississippi Harry Weathersby Stamps, ladies’ man, foodie, natty dresser, and accomplished traveler, died…

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The How of the Y – video added

The Pensacola City Council formalized their approval last night of locating a new YMCA at the Maritime Park—in concept, with lease details to be worked…

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