The state of Florida’s foundation is strong and poised for growth in workforce, innovation and economic activity in the coming year, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation’s annual state-of-the-state report presented today…
Sacred Heart named one of top 10 most affordable hospitals
NerdWallet Health has built a Best Hospitals tool to help patients investigate the cost of hospital care in their local areas. Using this same data they analyzed the 100 most common treatments…
Florida Chamber study shows 150,000 potential jobs tied to exports, imports over next five years
The Florida Chamber Foundation today released its Florida Trade and Logistics Study 2.0 (TL2.0), identifying a potential of 150,000 new trade and logistics jobs that can be created over the next five…
Boles jumps PNJ ship, heads to Gulf Power
Rebecca Boles, interim publisher of the Pensacola News Journal, has been selected as Gulf Power Company’s Corporate Communications director. From Press Release: Boles has served in various leadership roles at the Pensacola…
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell research
Press Release: University of West Florida faculty members with the social work and anthropology departments are currently conducting research regarding life after “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell†for active duty military and veterans….
Former city administrator applies for CMPA board opening
Former City Administrator Bill Reynolds has sent an email to the Pensacola City Council requesting to be appointed to the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees. “I have a 30 year…
McDermott files of Santa Rosa County Commission seat
Press Release: Navarre business operator Andrea McDermott has filed to run for the Santa Rosa County Commission, District 4 seat. McDermott is a Community Association Manager for seven properties in Santa Rosa…
A Report Card on Escambia County Schools
WHO: Escambia Youth Justice Coalition, Southern Poverty Law Center WHAT: A Report on How Inequities in Escambia Schools Harm Our Children WHEN: October 12, 2013 at 11 am WHERE: Pentecostal Temple Ministries,…
Beach Art and Wine Festival on Sunday
The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2013 Art and Wine Festival on Sunday October 13th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Portofino Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach. Spend a…
Uneventful Pensacola City Council meeting
By Jesse Farthing Nearly every item on the Pensacola City Council’s Oct. 10 meeting agenda passed unanimously without debate between council members. Council members voted to authorize Mayor Hayward to execute an…
The Red Party comes back to Pensacola
Against HIV/AIDS, Inc. co-hosts the Second Annual Red Party on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Co-hosted with The HIV Care Center of Pensacola, a joint effort provides for an even larger event than…
Coming: Radio Free Pensacola
Radio Free Pensacola is about to go into Beta test mode and is looking for Internet deejays. I was included on this email. From Phread: I wanted to share some of the…
PMA reboots Young Professionals outreach
Introduction Cocktail Party October 9 5:30-7:30pm at the Museum Cost: Free! This is the first opportunity to meet us, and it is our opportunity to meet you! Please bring interested friends, and…
Buzz: Jets QB in Pensacola
Matt Sanchez had surgery at Andrews Institute. Read NY Times. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Mike Hill is new darling of local GOP
State Rep. Mike Hill, R-Portofino, has announced his fundraising haul of more than $48,000 for his first full campaign quarter of since winning the special election for House District 2 seat. According…
Next week: Night at the Speakeasy benefit
“A benefit party for a swell cause†is how Jena Melancon, executive director of the Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council, describes the council’s first ever Jazz Age event, “A Night at the…
SOE holds candidate workshop Wednesday morning
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford will conduct a workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon for anyone interested in running for office at County Commissioner’s…
Health and Environment before the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee
Adding to the body of knowledge intended to guide them in their eventual project recommendations, the Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee heard from speakers who highlighted issues in public health and…
In Celebration of Women Composers Concert tickets still available
Tickets Still Available for Choral Society of Pensacola’s “In Celebration of Women Composers†Concert Featuring Hanan Tarabay and Howard Reddy Tickets are still available for the Choral Society of Pensacola’s season-opening concert…
The Kitchen Witches adds Wednesday show
The Pensacola Little Theatre has added a performance of The Kitchen Witches on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 pm, as well as an additional matinee performance on Saturday, Oct.12 at 2:30 pm….