How does Escambia County compare to Lafayette Parish?

Lafayette Parish did its first Quality of Life survey last year, and the results were released in December. Fortunately, its first results were much better…

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Outtakes: The Real Pensacola Tea Party

Can history repeat itself? Will Americans again rise to overthrow an oppressor that has threatened their freedom and quality of life like they did at…

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Jobs are the issue for the first strong mayor

Better Pensacola Forum Press Release Poll Indicates Jobs and Public Safety Top Voters Concerns Pensacola, FL-Pensacola’s citizens believe their next mayor should have job creation…

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CRA population trends

Consultant, Looney, Ricks & Kiss, assessed population trends as part of their work on the CRA 2010 plan, which will be presented to the Pensacola…

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Top 2009 IN cover stories

The Independent News is built on solid cover stories that either offer a behind-the-scenes look at top news stories or investigate issues that truly impact…

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People are not happy here

Yesterday, the Better Pensacola Forum has released its first Quality of Life survey that was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research of Washington, D.C. The…

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Quality of Life survey

Escambia County and Pensacola on the Right Track or Wrong Track: 54% Escambia say headed in wrong direction; 52% Pensacola say headed in wrong direction….

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More on Better Pensacola Forum and survey

The Better Pensacola Forum has released its first annual attitude survey. The Quality of Life survey was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research of Washington,…

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