Press Release: idgroup has successfully completed their First Annual Brand on Usâ„¢ project. Mona Amodeo, idgroup President, says her team is “passionate about giving back to our community and believes our initiative…
Tourism drama ends with smiles, handshakes and hugs…until December 5
The Escambia County Commission voted, 5-0, last night to move the supervision of tourism marketing with its $5.5 million budget out of the Greater Pensacola Chamber and into the newly-formed Visit Pensacola,…
850 Open Water closes indefinitely
850 Open Water at 22 S. Palafox Place has closed. The restaurant was located in a tough spot – a former pool hall under Helen Back’s. We contacted owner Joe Abston who…
How Tampa Bay area does economic development
I got this email today: TAMPA BAY PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES NEW REGIONAL MARKETING INITIATIVES Economic development organization blends cutting-edge technology with hands-on approach TAMPA BAY, FLA. (Sept. 24, 2013) – Regional marketing of…
Gunshots heard at memorial service for PHS student
A planned vigil for a slain 14-year-old Pensacola High student has been canceled after gunfire was heard in the neighborhood at another memorial service held on Sunday. Kenteyanna Anderson was killed last…
Kudos for Faces of HIV cover story
Independent News Attn: Sarah McCartan and Rick Outzen Dear Sarah and Rick: Thank you for your insightful article, “Meet the Faces of HIV.” As the Chair of the Board of Directors for…
Sink sent out email to supporters
Here is the actual email that former Florida CEO Alex Sink sent out to supporters explaining why she will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 2014: I want to thank…
Visit Pensacola delivers new bylaws to the county, they decide who minority director is (No surprise)
Hotel lobbyist Ron Ellington has delivered a new set of bylaws for Visit Pensacola to the county attorney. The new bylaws allow for a permanent seat for a minority. However, that minority…
Buzz: In wake of last night’s shooting, cars at PHS being searched
We have heard that the cars at Pensacola High School are being searched this morning. Last night, Kenteyonna Anderson, 14, of Pensacola was shot and killed last night shortly before 9:00 pm…
Living on the Edge: Pensacola featured in story about digital economy for the homeless
Wired has a story on how our city’s homeless have figured out how to us bitcoins, the world’s most popular digital currency, to survive. Jesse Angle lives on the streets of Pensacola….
Chamber speaks out against lodging industry plan
The rush for approval of the structure, budget and transition plan for Visit Pensacola, the new entity created by the lodging industry, to assume control of $5.5 million of tourism development tax…
Pensacola a Site in 350.org’s “Draw the Line” National Environmental Action
On Saturday, Pensacola will be one of over 220 locations in the U.S. and Canada holding gatherings as part of 350.org’s “Draw the Line on Keystone XL” event. The environmental group is…
IMPACT 100 Announces 2013 Finalists
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy group, is pleased to announce the 15 grant finalists selected for 2013. Eight of these 15 finalists will receive a grant of $104,500…
Studer Group Ranked Seventh on Great Place to Work 2013 Best Small & Medium Workplaces List
Studer Group was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the best small workplaces in the United States on their annual 2013 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list. Ranked seventh,…
PNJ cleared of allegations employees illegally recorded a meeting
State Attorney Bill Eddin’s announced this afternoon that his office had completed its investigation into whether employees of the Pensacola News Journal had illegally recorded a meeting between representatives of the University…
Gulf Breeze native named Chief of Staff
Helen Walker Tolar of Gulf Breeze has been named chief of staff for Arkansas U.S. Sen. John Boozman. Tolar currently serves as staff director and chief counsel of the House Committee on…
It’s official. UWF Argos will play football at Maritime Park in 2016
Collier Merrill is making his last CMPA board meeting a huge one. After weeks of negotiations, University of West Florida President Dr. Judy Bense announced today the university will play its first…
TDC approves Visit Pensacola governance. Others are not as positive
Last night, the Escambia County Tourism Development Council met to hear from Ron Ellington about Visit Pensacola, the new entity that has been proposed to take over the $5.5 million tourism marketing…
Visit Pensacola bylaws ensure lodging industry control
Tale of Two Bylaws Ron Ellington drafted on July 10 a set of bylaws for Visit Pensacola that he shared with the Greater Pensacola Chamber officials. The final set delivered to the…
Congressman uses campaign funds to maintain home
Florida Center for Investigative Reporting is reporting that Congressman Steve Southerland (R-Panama City) used campaign funds to improve and maintain a Panama City home he inherited in 2005. Those house was used…