Tag: Pensacola
Charter commission sets public hearing
This is a big week for local government. On Tuesday, June 16, at 9 a.m., the Escambia County Commission will discuss economic development at its…
Pensacola starts curbside recycling June 15
The City’s new curbside recycling program begins next week. Garbage and recyclables will be collected on a once-a-week schedule beginning June 15th. These collections are…
DIB takes away more free parking
For years, the parking area at the corner of Intendencia and Baylen streets has been free. In fact, it was the last free public parking…
MPDP Davison responds to criticism
Scott Davison, the vice president of development for Maritime Park Development Partners, has sent at letter to the CMPA. Davison writes that he did have…
Pensacola property values drop less than expected
Many people worried that the property values inside the Pensacola city limits would drop 5 to 8 percent. The preliminary valuation report from County Property…
Solutia completes sale of Pensacola plant
Solutia Inc. completed yesterday the $50 million sale of its nylon business to an affiliate of SK Capital Partners II, a New York-based private equity…
Buzz: Around town
Conversations heard about town. Consolidation: People are wondering where are the top community leaders. Why aren’t any of them on the Consolidation Commission? The Constitutional…
San Antonio papers pick up airport hotel lease audit
News of the audit report on the Airport Hotel Lease has reached San Antonio and the new bosses of former Pensacola Airport director Frank Miller….
Mack responds to Pension ideas
From Councilwoman Diane Mack: Dear Rick, In response to today’s blog post regarding Dr. Pratt’s pension proposal, I would ask that you give thoughtful attention…
Hall explains vote against gas tax for ECAT
Pensacola City Councilman Sam Hall explains his vote against helping to fund ECAT on his blog. Hall objects to 1) ECAT’s performance with the money;…
FYI: U.S. Commerce press release on $2M for Tech Park
Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke Announces $2 Million Investment to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy in Pensacola, Florida EDA Grant Expected to Create…
Pratt may try one more time on pensions
One of the big issues during the 2008 city election season was the city pensions – which are costing about $14 million a year to…