Curt Morse is the new executive director of the Downtown Improvement Board, replacing Ron Butlin whose last day was Friday, Sept. 30. Morse grew up in my hometown, Greenville, Miss. He is…
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DIB seeks new director
The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board needs a new director. Ron Butlin, the organization’s current executive, announced his resignation Aug. 1 because of family health issues. His last day will be Sept. 30….
DIB Special Events Committee floats event calendar
Special Events Committee has been tasked by the Downtown Improvement Board to prepare an event calendar for 2017. The primary goal for these events is to build on the success and momentum…
Bar owner wants to bring back Gallery nights in October
Greg Urban, owner of Wild Greg’s Saloon, has a plan to bring back Gallery Nights to downtown Pensacola after the Downtown Improvement Board ends its sponsorship of the program in September. “As…
Palafox Market celebrates ninth birthday
Palafox Market, is celebrating its ninth anniversary on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.. A brainchild of former DIB executive director Kim Kimbrough, the farmer’s market has evolved from a…
DIB drops Pelican Drop, Gallery Night to sunset in Sept
The Downtown Improvement Board decided this morning to not sponsor Pelican Drop, the city’s annual New Year Eve’s event, this year. According to DIB chairman John Peacock, the event was not self-sufficient,…
DIB meeting schedule for September
Please mark your calendars for the following dates and times during the above noted month when meetings are scheduled to be held. Downtown Improvement Board Regular Meetings are held on the 1st…
DIB seeks Ad agency
PENSACOLA DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: ADVERTISING AND MARKETING SERVICES Who: The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) What: Request for Qualifications for Marketing and Advertising Services Where: Downtown Pensacola Why: The Pensacola…
Panama City Beach bans alcohol on the beach for next Spring Break
Tonight Downtown Improvement Board and downtown business owners will meet to discuss the future of Gallery Night. Last week when the bar and restaurant owners met, several owners and managers said they…
Downtown business owners ask city for clarification and help
The downtown restaurant and bar owners have asked the mayor’s office for help: May 2, 2015 Tamara Fountain Chief Operations Officer 222 W. Main St. Seventh Floor of City Hall Pensacola, FL…
DIB May Meeting Schedule
Downtown Improvement Board Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Special Meeting For DIB: Holiday Decorations Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Parking & Traffic Committee Tuesday, May…
City attorney: DIB does not have power to regulate alcohol sales
A hot issue on Palafox has been the DIB vote to ban liquor sales at the outdoor bars during Gallery Night. The bars would be allowed to only sale beer and wine…
DIB March meeting schedule
Downtown Improvement Board Regular Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Parking &…
DIB seeks input on Feb. 26
The Downtown Improvement Board and the City of Pensacola are hosting an open meeting to hear the public’s input on the creation and execution of special events Downtown. Join us on the…
DIB offers free parking for pre-Valentine’s Day shopping
The Downtown Improvement Board is free parking for Valentine’ Day shoppers on Thursday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. 13. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking includes all on street parking,…
Weekend Buzz: Children, Cyber Warriors, LeaP and Wedgwood
The long-awaited decision for Ascension to build a regional children’s hospital in Pensacola has been made. The daily newspaper reports in its Monday edition that the Sacred Heart executives announced yesterday plans…
DIB offers free parking next week
The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) is offering a gift to last minute shoppers venturing Downtown the week of Christmas: Free Parking. In effect from Dec. 22 through Dec. 26, all surface lots…
DIB meetings for November
Downtown Improvement Board Regular Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 4 p.m. Palafox Market Vendor Committee Regular Meetings are held on…
Downtown parking enforcement extended past 5 p.m. and to Saturdays
DIB Press Release: The Parking Management District in conjunction with the Downtown Improvement Board announced several changes and enhancements to the parking program in Downtown. The program consists of increased visibility and…
DIB announces July meeting schedule
Please mark your calendars for the following dates and times during the above noted month when meetings are scheduled to be held. Downtown Improvement Board Regular Meetings are held on the 1st…
