New members appointed to UWF Foundation's Board of Directors


  • July 7, 2015
  • /   staff reports
  • /   education
New members of the University of West Florida 2015-2016 Board of Directors were appointed to four-year terms, beginning on July 1.

Santa Rosa adopts new funding process for tourism marketing


  • July 7, 2015
  • /   Louis Cooper
  • /   economy
A new process is in the works this year for organizations looking for funding from Santa Rosa County to help promote their tourism-related events.

A peek at candy store coming to downtown


  • July 7, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   economy
Quint and Rishy Studer's next retail business venture in Pensacola, a candy store, got an early preview on Twitter.

Airport celebrates opening of new concessions


  • July 7, 2015
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   economy
New concessions program at the Pensacola International will provide travelers with more variety and value while boosting the airport’s non-airline revenue.

Fun Day is back on the blocks in historic Belmont-DeVilliers


  • July 6, 2015
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  • /   community-dashboard
Families, friends, neighbors and anyone wanting a good time can bring a picnic basket, games, chairs, a blanket and plenty of cheers and smiles and cheers to the family-friendly Fun Day Under the Big Oak Tree in historic Belmont-DeVilliers.

Cleanup plan for Rolling Hills calls for recycling debris


  • July 6, 2015
  • /   Mollye Barrows
  • /   community-dashboard
Owners of the now closed Rolling Hills construction demolition and debris landfill are developing a cleanup plan that calls for excavating and recycling waste on the property. DEP awaits detailed plans.

Bushwacker 5K Run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters


  • July 6, 2015
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Hundreds of runners are gearing up for the annual Capt'n Fun Bushwacker 5k Run from Gulf Breeze to Pensacola Beach on Aug. 1 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.

Ruby Slipper Cafe raises $3,500 for Kid's House


  • July 6, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   community-dashboard
The Ruby Slipper Cafe's preview in Pensacola was part fundraiser for Gulf Coast Kid's House, which according to the cafe's Facebook page raised $3,500.

Leadership tip: managing up


  • July 6, 2015
  • /   Quint Studer
  • /   leadership-tips,quint-studer
“Managing up” is an easy way of encouraging excellence and positioning individuals for the win.

WSRE Food & Wine Classic date set


  • July 6, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   community-dashboard
The WSRE Food & Wine Classic is set for Oct. 16. The fundraiser, which benefits the Pensacola area's PBS station, is in its 27th year.