Water board under Sunshine Law scrutiny
November 16, 2017
Allegations that three of Fairpoint Regional Utility’s seven board members violated Florida’s Sunshine Law by meeting in private last month are under review by the State Attorney’s Office in Pensacol…
Piech wants to bring experience, planning to commission
November 16, 2017
When David Piech threw his hat into the ring for District 4 County Commissioner early this month, he did not think of it as a career move. He said he honestly does not think of it as a job at all.
Recipe for a well-planned community
November 16, 2017
In September, the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners approved paying $80,000-$150,000 to consulting firm Matrix Design Group to create a District 4 Master Plan for the Navarre, Holley and Navar…
Cole named County Commission chairman
November 16, 2017
With a shake of the hand, Board of County Commissioners Chairman Rob Williamson of Navarre passed the gavel Nov. 9 to incoming chairman County Commissioner Bob Cole during the board’s annual reorgani…
Fast start for bridge construction
November 16, 2017
The pounding of huge diesel-powered hammers has echoed through the City of Gulf Breeze since June 11 and resulted in the new Pensacola Bay Bridge being on track—or even a bit ahead of schedule — for…
Whispering Pines development: apartments no, subdivision yes
November 16, 2017
It was standing room only Nov. 9 at the Tiger Point Community Center as roughly 100 people showed up to speak out against two developments along Whispering Pines Boulevard being considered by the cou…
Visiting Gulf Islands will cost a little more in 2018
November 9, 2017
Two years after its first price increase in more than a decade, the entrance fee for vehicles into Fort Pickens will increase by $5 starting in January.
Veteran Profile: Tracy Bennett
November 9, 2017
MSgt Tracy Bennett has had four jobs in her 21 year career in the Air Force. Beginning in medical administration, Bennett also worked in personnel and manpower. Her career has taken her all over the…
Creating white space
November 9, 2017
When I was in school for journalism we learned about the four elements of design. In fact, all design is CRAP. That is, all design is contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity. CRAP. Proximity is…
Sunshine Law complaint may go to trial
November 9, 2017
Jack Sanborn wants some light shed on allegations that he violated Florida’s Sunshine Law last June by speaking to another volunteer member of the Tourist Development Council.