Perdido Key access: County waiting on title abstracts

Yesterday, I asked County Attorney Alison Rogers for an update on the public beach easements on Perdido Key. She said the public beach easement for…

Continue Reading

Some history on Perdido Key Master Plan and DPZ

In the recent release of DPZ emails, Marina Khoury, DPZ’s partner, objected to how PNJ reporter Emma Kennedy referenced how her firm was fired by…

Continue Reading

COVID-19 Tuesday noon report

The Escambia Board of County Commissioners voted, 5-0, this morning to re-open the public beaches 30 minutes before sunrise on Friday, May 1 — with…

Continue Reading

Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach open; Orange Beach, Gulf Shores closed

Yesterday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a health order Thursday that closed all beaches and put limitations restaurants, hospital visitors and day cares. She ordered…

Continue Reading

Perdido Key named most underrated small town in America

The Active Times on MSN.com listed Perdido Key at the top of its “40 Most Underrated Small Towns in America.” Perdido Key was spotlighted for…

Continue Reading

Perdido Key – Wildlife Destination of the Year

The Luxury Travel Guide recognized Perdido Key as the Wildlife Destination of the Year for 2017.Perdido Key, as few may know, is filled with hidden…

Continue Reading

Commissioner asks for a safety stand down at the Perdido Key helicopter pad

“Aviation is one of the most dangerous businesses in the world,” said Escambia County Commissioner Underhill at this morning’s agenda review. “However, good business practices…

Continue Reading

Perdido Key Master Plan presented and debated at Planning Board

For nearly two decades, Escambia County and Perdido Key residents have argued over a master plan for development on the barrier island. Some issues still…

Continue Reading

Perdido Key Master Plan Workshop set for Feb. 16

Escambia County will hold the next Perdido Key Master Plan workshop 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Escambia County Central Office Complex conference…

Continue Reading

Podcast: Underhill says infrastructure is key to economic development

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to give us an update on what is happening in the southwest portion of the…

Continue Reading

Convention Center deja vu

The success of Pensacon has reignited a discussion for a convention center. It’s a worthy topic. The fourth-cent of the bed tax was originally presented…

Continue Reading

Kenny Chesney says ‘Thank you’

Kenny Chesney will be holding a free concert this weekend at the Flora-Bama. Ads have been running daily in the PNJ explaining how his promoters…

Continue Reading