Northwest Florida least small business-friendly region in the state
Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has released the new results from the second annual Thumbtack.com Small Business Survey. The 2013 study…
Poll has Gray in lead for Republican nomination in House D2 race
SaintPetersBlog.com conducted an automated poll on Saturday, April 6 on the GOP primary to replace the late Clay Ford in Florida House District 2. Former…
‘Streamlined’ at the COW
When the Pensacola City Council meets for its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday, members will consider approving “streamlined guidelines†for the disposition of city-owned…
Investigators Seek Man in Connection with Brent Shooting
PENSACOLA, Fla.–Escambia Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking any information leading to the whereabouts of Chandler Bass, 29. Bass is a black male, approximately 5’3†and 175…
More political consultants hired
SaintPetersBlog.com reports other candidates are lining up their consultants. Mike Hill has signed Tim Baker of Data Targeting and “Spokesman-to-the-conservative-stars.” Ed Gray has Southern Campaign…
And another person enters the House District 2 race
The Republican field to decide who replaces Clay Ford for Florida House District 2 continues to add candidates. Gulf Breeze native, and graduate of the…
Quick Hix Nix
It was a light, quick affair. It was the end of the Hixardt deal. For now, anyways. “We want Pensacola to stay our home,†Mike…
Nobles lines up big political talent to help with his House campaign
SaintPetersBlog.com is reporting that Jack Nobles, a former longtime Pensacola city councilman, has become the first candidate to officially file to run in the special…
Scarborough drops out of House District 2 race
A letter from George Scarborough: Dear Friends, Family and Neighbors, I am passionate about improving the quality of life for my hometown and all of…
Who gets to vote in Florida House District 2 special election?
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford has set up a page on his website devoted to the special election – here. Santa Rosa…
WSRE Imagination Station opens today at Bayfront Stadium
Press Release: Pensacola State College Learning Lab and WSRE Imagination Station officially open to public on Wahoos Opening Day. Pensacola State College’s Learning Lab and…
Navy Federal adding 1,500 more jobs, commits to $200M investment
Press Release: The Greater Pensacola Chamber announced today that it is another step closer to achieving its goal of bringing 3,000 new jobs to the…
Susan Campbell Jewlery Featured in 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Press Release: Pensacola jeweler, Susan Campbell, bedecks world famous models in yearly swimsuit tour de force. Campbells’s rectangle ID charm in 14K yellow gold on…
Fire Boat One
There will soon be a new boat on the local waterways—the Pensacola Fire Department’s Fire Boat One. The department, along with Mayor Ashton Hayward and…
Pennies for Pearl
A local teen is raising money again for Arc Gateway’s Pearl Nelson Center, which serves children with developmental issues. Here’s the press release from Arc:…
CRA Considers Hixardt
A few hours before the Blue Wahoos season opener at the Community Maritime Park, the Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet across the street…
Buzz: A New Name in House District 2 Race
We’re hearing that political strategist Scott Miller announced to the Republican Club of Santa Rosa County that he is running for Florida House District 2…
Dates set for special election for House Dist. 2
Primary is May 14, General June 11 – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Search Extended, Raise Declined
The Escambia County Commission extended its search for a county administrator today, as Interim Country Administrator George Touart declined a proposed raise. Commissioners decided to…
The Perdido Key Name Game
The Escambia County Commission will be considering rescinding a resolution today that requested the Florida Department of Transportation change the map-designation of Perdido Key to…
