Chamber CEO Jim Hizer told his board last week that the process for handing out the AMEX gift cards was the visitor presented a hotel receipt and his driver’s license. Those were…
Was Lt. Gov. Carroll forced out of office?
Art Rocker, chairman of the Florida Southern Christian Leadership Conference believes so. Rocker has issued the following statement: Following the discussion of the “Stand your Ground†law and committee, Lt. Governor Jennifer…
Emeril’s Florida to include McGuire’s, The Fish House and Joe Patti’s
Press Release: The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is proud to present this week’s Emeril’s Florida. On Sunday’s show, celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse will feature restaurants in Pensacola. “This unique series,…
Valentino wants to get in line to replace Carroll as Lt. Gov.
Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino wants to be Rick Scott’s Lt. Governor, and his prospects were discussed and joked about by courthouse insiders. Valentino will have competition for the post. Sen. Anitere…
Gaetz speaks out against Internet cafes
Florida Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) today released the following statement regarding his support for legislation to ban Internet cafes in Florida. “The Senate Gaming Committee will meet on Monday, March 18,…
Camelot’s Town Hall
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers will host a town hall March 19; the forum will focus on the development of Camelot Park. Here’s the city press release: Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers…
Buzz: Ellison Bennett files to run for School Board
The former president of the Escambia County chapter of Southern Christian Leadership Conference has pre-filed to run for the District 3 seat on the Escambia County School Board. Bennett pledged to work…
Another brand that isn’t quite working
Pensacola isn’t the only one trying to figure out what to do with bad brand. BP launched its new brand back in July 2000 with a high-profile, $200 million public relations ad…
Breaking News: Lt. Gov. Carroll resigning
Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll is resigniing. The Florida Times-Union reports that Carroll’s resignation will be announced shortly. It comes amid an investigation into Carroll’s involvement with Allied Veterans of the World, a…
Attorney General Bondi wants bodies exhumed
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office today filed a petition on behalf of Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter to allow him to exhume human remains on the site of the Dozier School for…
State Attorney agrees to not prosecute Vision Airlines
When the Vision Airlines pulled out of the Okaloosa County airport leaving behind more than $100,000 in Passenger Facility Charges, the state attorney filed charges for First Degree Grand Theft. Today State…
RESTORE Committee Outlined
During this week’s Escambia County Commission Committee of the Whole, the board will discuss the RESTORE Act advisory committee’s purpose and role. The following is an informational sheet included in the agenda…
Climate Lecture
Local environmental organizations Sustainable Gulf Coast and 350 Pensacola will host a lecture tonight entitled “Our Planet Has a Fever.†Here’s the press release: What: “Our Planet Has a Fever” with Barbara Albrecht Where: Bayview…
Y is for Yes (in Concept)
Before a standing-room-only crowd tonight, the Pensacola City Council laid the foundation for a new YMCA at the Community Maritime Park. In concept, at least. “The YMCA would like to know if…
City Council has power to decide Y lease
The City’s bond attorneys have finally issued an opinion on whether it’s the city council or the CMPA that makes the decision about the proposed lease for YMCA at the Community Maritime…
Hizer’s message to Chamber membership
Good Morning, Before we tell you about the great events lined up for this week, I would like to take a moment to address some of last week’s news coverage regarding questions…
Today’s COW
The Pensacola City Council meets this afternoon for its Committee of the Whole session. A proposal to possibly relocate the YMCA to the Community Maritime Park has received a lot of attention,…
Another Hayward staged showdown on YMCA and CMP
The stage is set for another melodramatic showdown. This one is on whether the YMCA will be allowed to lease a parcel at the Community Maritime Park for its new $10-million downtown…
Hizer gives update on Amex card
An email sent to chamber board: All: The 600 gift cards that were in a locked cabinet are now in a safe deposit box at Regions Bank that requires two signatures. Gary…
Bare asks good questions about YMCA
What you need to know about the YMCA LeaseOn Monday March 11th, the Pensacola City Council will be presented with a lease that has been defined as a “work in progress†by…