1. Waverly, Westmore request six-month extensions: The developers of the Waverly condos and Westmore apartments can’t meet the deadline to begin construction by Dec. 31. They have asked CRA for six more months. Read more.
2. Does Rudman know he won’t be a state rep any longer?: WFT? State Rep. Joel Rudman continues filling bills for a Florida Legislature that he will not be a part of. Read more.
3. Trust puts four OST programs on hold: Four providers were tabled to give ECT staff more time to work with them: the City of Pensacola Parks & Recreation, Covenant Hospice, Pensacola Little Theatre and Pensacola MESS Hall. Read more.
4. Patronis said yes when President-elect Trump called: Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis reflects on his experiences during the BP oil spill, the importance of infrastructure for economic growth in Northwest Florida, and his commitment to public service.
“‘When the President of the United States calls and says, ‘Jimmy, I want you in Congress, and I’ll endorse you.’ When the Speaker of the House and these other leaders across the panhandle, whether it be all of the sheriffs in Northwest Florida, say, ‘Jimmy, we’re going to stand with you, ‘You don’t say ‘no.’ You sign up, you do the job, and you move forward.” Read more.
5. Presser Notes: Mayor Reeves endorses Patronis: Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves endorsed Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis for Congress: “I am a big supporter of Jimmy Patronis. I’ve known him for a while. He’s a hospitality guy like I was, and I absolutely think he would do a great job for us. I’ll be supporting Jimmy.” Read more.
Followers have asked for longer podcasts for their walks, runs and gym workouts. This one has my interviews with Port of Pensacola Director Clark Merritt, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, Levin Papantonio attorney Chris Paulos, and Charter Schools USA Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ruiz.
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