Quotes of the day from the PNJ

“On a personal note, I can see why good people don’t run for office.” –Commissioner Gene Valentino, who is facing a grand jury over alleged…

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Studers form Community Development Group

Press Release: Quint and Rishy Studer today announced the creation of a new organization named Studer Community Development Group, LLC. This organization is designed to…

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Mayor Wiggins wants plan for CMP to be public works project

Just got off the phone with Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins. He has sent a letter to City Manager Al Coby requesting that the city manager…

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Valentino case sent to Grand Jury

The State Attorney’s Office announced today that its review of the allegations involving Commissioner Gene Valentino and possible improper solicitation of campaign funds did the…

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Maritime Park Open House Scheduled Friday

….no, MPDP hasn’t built a house at the park, but if it did, it would be open…or at least have a Facebook page. Press Release…

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Jobs are the issue for the first strong mayor

Better Pensacola Forum Press Release Poll Indicates Jobs and Public Safety Top Voters Concerns Pensacola, FL-Pensacola’s citizens believe their next mayor should have job creation…

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Closed school becomes library, county building

Not in Pensacola, not in Brownsville. The Molino School closed in 2003. Its campus includes 9.66 acres and four buildings. Superintendent Thomas didn’t offer a…

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Closed school becomes community center

Not in Pensacola or Escambia County. Mobile Press Register reports that for $10 a year in rent, the city of Mobile will have a new…

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State Attorney agrees with Judge Simon

Press Release: Office of the State Attorney announced today that they have reviewed the ruling of Judge John Simon concerning death of Victor Steen. The…

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Other disbursements by CMPA – first five months

Community Maritime Park Associates has paid put $70,922 for sitework to Roads, Inc. and another $698,138 for professionals services and misc. expenditures that cover the…

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Battle over letter of intent

As mentioned in my report on yesterday’s meeting of the CMPA Board of Trustees, there is a battle being waged over the letter of intent…

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Daily misses point

The News Journal is fixated on the financials of Maritime Park Development Partners and its shareholders. Their financials and net worths aren’t the issue. It’s…

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