Statement from YMCA President Steve Williams on Negotiations for Maritime Y: “For the past month, the Y has tried to navigate the process of negotiating a sublease for a parcel on the…
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Reynolds: ‘I Am Unaware of Any Issues’
County officials expressed concern this morning that there were problems with current deals involving the city of Pensacola. Specifically, commissioners and county staff raised issues about negotiations with City Administrator Bill Reynolds…
County-City Friction
After Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry raised concerns during this morning’s agenda review session about ongoing dialogue with the city of Pensacola—over ECAT and, more specifically, library operations—Interim County Administrator George Touart…
The YMCA, the CMPA and the ‘Big Mistake’
After hours of debate yesterday, the Community Maritime Park Associates board decided to redirect a proposed YMCA away from a waterfront space at the park. “I think we have made a big…
Idle No More
Idle No More—an indigenous-rights and environmental group based in Canada—will be holding events locally this week. The group is holding three separate events, each with its own focus. The organization was formed…
YMCA’s Prelude to the CMPA
Representatives of the YMCA appeared before a committee of the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees Monday for a preview of their meeting with the full board tomorrow. “We are happy…
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…
Pitching the Plan
When Brian Hooper dove into the downtown redevelopment think tank last year, he was awaiting the arrival of his first child. That baby sat and listened in the public gallery on Thursday…
Valentino Vents
Escambia County Commission Chairman Gene Valentino learned about the mess over at the chamber of commerce a few days ago. “I’m a little disappointed with the whole thing,†he said this morning….
Council Catches the Bus
As the Pensacola City Council discussed the fate of the recently passed 4-cent gas tax last night, Mike Lowery said he was “probably the most nervous person in this room.†“I can…
Another City of Pensacola homicide
The phone call came this morning about another homicide inside the city of Pensacola in the South L and Government streets area. Later today, the Pensacola Police Department confirmed the shooting. PPD…
The Chicken Whisperer
The Chicken Whisperer is coming. Here’s the press release: The Chicken Whisperer® is coming to Pensacola!

Pensacola, FL (February 19, 2013) – The backyard chicken movement is sweeping the nation and Pensacola is…
Zimmerman Wins Ad Awards
Mayor Ashton Hayward recently severed the city of Pensacola’s relationship with the Zimmerman Agency. The Tallahassee-based firm was brought on last year to handle the city’s marketing needs, as well as a…
Bus Stop Blues
With the temperature in the 40s and Leonard Cohen crooning over the PA system, employees with Escambia County Area Transit began this morning with a plea. “Since today is Valentine’s, let’s show…
RESTORE Ready
Escambia County’s RESTORE advisory committee was unveiled tonight. The Escambia County Commission approved the nine member committee, and also named two alternates. The committee, which will assess projects competing for funds stemming…
Valentino on Pensacola, Gas Tax, Project Stallion
Escambia County Commission Chairman Gene Valentino spoke out this morning about the city of Pensacola’s apparent intentions to use their portion of a recently passed gas-tax to further an economic development project…
A Good Place to Drive
Pensacola drivers have it pretty good according to a recently released study. The Texas A & M Transportation Institute released its Annual Urban Mobility Report this week. The report concludes that Americans…
Looking for a Library Board
Both Escambia County and the city of Pensacola are looking for people to serve on the newly formed Public Library Board of Governance for the West Florida Public Library System. The volunteer…
Delegation votes to support abolishing city civil service
At a meeting last evening, the Escambia County Legislative Delegation voted to support two local bills during the 2013 legislative session. The first bill, proposed by the City of Pensacola, would repeal…
Mayor asks ECUA for right of first refusal on Main Street plant site
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has informed the Pensacola City Council that he has sent a letter to Steve Sorrell, the executive director of the Emerald Coast Utility Authority, requesting that the city…