The Sarasota Herald Tribune reports that Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio announced he was laying off 100 more city workers. He also outlined a three-year plan to make 11 changes to make government…
Tag: Pensacola
Gun shots before/after PHS game
Both the daily newspaper and WEAR TV have missed this story: There several “shots fired” incidents before and after the PHS-Escambia High game around the Pensacola High School campus. One occurred at…
Fred Thompson coming to Pensacola
Mark your calendars. The Buzz is Fred Thompson will hold a campaign rally in Pensacola next Friday, November 16. It will be in Seville Square around 11:30 a.m. All the GOP muckity…
Positive Business News
Two positive business items this week: High-Tech Business Park – County and City leaders agree to move ahead. Could create 1000 jobs for area. Strategic Health Intelligence Summit – The Chamber hosted…
King press conference not for us
Rev. Hugh King’s press conference really wasn’t for the white community or the press. It was to defend himself in front of his congregation and the African-American community. There is a strong…
Who do CMP delays hurt
Today’s article on the Vince Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park in the daily newspaper ( Park backers: Plan still delivers) has me wondering why the proposed change in plans that eliminates the…
Nagin – unifier or divider
I’ve watched with curiosity the reactions in the white community to having Ray Nagin, the mayor of New Orleans, speak in Pensacola at the Gulf Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce’s City to…
Pssst, Cities are going green
The Sarasota Herald Tribune reports that the latest trend for cities is for them to be green – more eco-friendly, walkable, workable and liveable (See Outtakes). Cities that are “walkable,†workable and…
Bottle Clubs may keep 5 a.m. close
According to sources, the Pensacola City Council is backtracking on its ordinance that would give Bottle Clubs the same close as other night clubs – 3 a.m. They will have the final…
Strange business climate
A popular downtown bakery closes (Pitzmann Bakery to close its doors ) because it can’t find qualified bakers to help an ailing owner. Hate to see them close because of lack of…
Culture wins
The Committee of the Whole of the Pensacola city council approved spending up to $6 million more on the renovation and expansion of the Saenger Theater. The city will use funds from…
Calling for Change
From John Peacock: DESPARATELY WANTED/NEEDED CHANGE!!! Over the past few weeks, there has been much discussion within our community about our system(s) of government, consolidation of services, and the overall leadership abilities…
Third World Pensacola
Why is the environment such a low priority in Escambia County and Pensacola? We profess to love our waterways and call this place “paradise.” Yet we have more EPA Superfund sites than…
Real strong mayor question
The real question on everyone’s mind about the strong mayor in Pensacola is – What if we elect Jack Nobles, Tom Banjanin or Marty Donovan as the strong mayor? Folks, that’s how…
Absolutely stupidest question ever
In the Sunday, Aug. 19 edition of the News Journal, John Peacock, an advocate for the strong mayor system of government for the City of Pensacola, is asked: ” As a financial…
IN has City Payroll
We have received the City of Pensacola’s payroll. You can view the pdf: IN has City Payroll We will have sortable database ready for viewing on Monday.
Sign of the times
Nine Mile Road mainstay is closing after 50 years. Ray Cranford’s Barbecue just hasn’t recovered from Hurricane Ivan and has been losing money. Folks, the local economy is shaky right now. Of…
Cowper leaving
Confirmed. Kevin Cowper has resigned as the City of Pensacola’s Community Development Director. He is leaving Pensacola to take the Assistant City Manager position in Auburn, AL. His last day in Pensacola…
Pensacola moves slooooooooooooow
Here’s example of how slowly things move in Pensacola versus the rest of the world: On May 12, 2007, Grand Prairie Texas passed a 1/8 cent sales tax referendum to fund a…
Simple Strong Mayor Plan
Let’s follow the San Diego model: Vote for a five-trial period for the strong mayor beginning January 1, 2009. We will elect the first strong mayor in November, 2008. The mayor would…
