A flurry of emails that revolve around tourism continued Wednesday, with County Commissioner Grover Robinson IV and George Hawthorne, head of the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, trading barbs.
In addition, Alison Davenport, the volunteer chairwoman of the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce, weighed in on the dispute and also was targeted in one of Robinson's emails.
via Escambia County tourism marketing email war rages on | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
Perdido Key, AL. — The Old River Optimist Club ended the 2010-2011 year with an appreciation get together and installation of new officers for the 2011-2012 club year.
via Old River Optmist club installs new officers – Baldwin County NOW
Perdido Key, AL. — Members of the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay heard Lillian Emergency Management Coordinator Jerry Langford explain the procedures in the event a hurricane visits the Lillian area.
via Lillian emergency official details hurricane plans – Baldwin County NOW
A precautionary boil-water notice has been issued for Lost Key from River Road to the end of Lost Key Drive.
Residents on Maxfli Place, Pino Drive, and Clubhouse Terrace are also affected, a news release from Emerald Coast Utilities Authority spokesman Jim Roberts said.
via Boil-water notice on Perdido Key | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
PERDIDO KEY, Florida =- Eleven condominium units in the upscale Florencia on Old River in Perdido Key sold at absolute auction for a total of $3.35 million this past weekend, according to the National Auction Group based in Gadsden.
The event drew 81 registered bidders from 10 states including New York, Michigan and Texas. Each bidder was required to submit $35,000 via check or certified funds.
via Perdido Key condo auction draws 81 bidders; 11 sold | al.com.
Sea turtle nesting season is on a record-breaking pace.
That’s the word from Gulf Islands National Seashore officials who had been concerned there might be a decrease in nests in the wake the BP oil spill last year.
The 68 nests counted this year on Santa Rosa Island and Perdido Key top the previous record of 58 nests in 2000, said Andrew Diller, marine biologist with Sea Grant of Escambia County. The recording of sea turtle nests on weekly basis goes back to 1991.
via Turtle nesting climbs along area coastline | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
PERDIDO KEY, Florida — Beth Gendler moved to the Gulf Coast nine years ago from South Bend, Ind., where she had lived for about 16 years.
Born in Ohio, Gendler grew up in Indianapolis. She became acquainted with the Gulf area because she has family in Pensacola. Her uncle’s work transferred him here, her grandmother moved here to be near family, and her sister was tired of the Northern winters, she said.
via ‘Cancer thriver’ works to sell others on local tourism | al.com.
A South Florida multimedia company won out over five local firms to develop a new branding strategy for the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sanibel-based Noise Branding Communications was selected by a panel of volunteer marketing experts from the Pensacola area.
via Pensacola chamber finds right fit for branding strategy | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
On my second day of our summer visitors' survey, I stopped at Perdido Key. By my first couple steps onto Johnson Beach, I could tell it was going to be a very busy day on the Key. The smell of sunscreen and salty breeze from the Gulf filled the air. Bright, colorful tents and umbrellas lined the coast, shading the visitors who were preparing for a fun-filled day on the beach.
via Pensacola Bay Area Official Blog: Perdido Key Welcomes an Abundance of Summer Visitors.
The first day of summer brought a rash of jellyfish along Perdido Key today.
Purple flags — warning of dangerous marine life — were flying at Johnson Beach. However, officials have not closed the water to swimmers.
At Johnson Beach, lifeguard Justin Burger decided to raise purple flags on Monday and today.
via Jellyfish spoil first day of summer | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
A burn ban is in effect in Escambia County until further notice.
The ban, which includes the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century, prohibits open burning, campfires, bonfires, the burning of trash and fireworks.
via County imposes ban on burning | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
Gulf Islands National Seashore is offering free park entry June 21 to celebrate the first day of summer.
The waived entry fees apply to Fort Pickens and Johnson Beach, which normally cost $8 per vehicle.
Gulf Islands National Seashore is seeking public input at an open house and scoping meeting on Tuesday to help it hammer out a long-term, waterfowl hunting management plan.
via Seashore hunting workshop Tuesday | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
The complaints of a Perdido Key couple about a proposed Perdido Key fire station and community center will cost the county an additional $98,985.
Escambia County has settled out of court with husband and wife Douglas and Sherry Wager, who objected last year to the placement and design of the $5 million project, saying it would block their view of the water and cause excessive traffic on their street.
County commissioners on Thursday approved a change order that will add $98,985 to the project’s architectural and engineering services contract to pay for the changes agreed to in the legal settlement with the Wagers.
via Lawsuit over Perdido Key fire station settled out of court | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
The fight over BP funding for tourism dwindled to an end Thursday night, with Escambia County commissioners voting 4-1 to divide $4.38 million on advertising and other events.
That’s good for now, but there’s some fallout from the decision, which was based on a plan drawn up by the Tourism Development Commission, a government-and-business group that handles most tourism promotion for Escambia County.
via Fight less, build more tourism | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
They voted 4-1 in favor — with Young opposed — of giving the money to the list of 11 organizations recommended by the Escambia Tourist Development Council for advertising, public relations, social media and special events to boost tourism.
The majority of the funds will go to DeLuna Fest, the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce.
via Tourism BP funds finalized | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
Lost Key Marina & Yacht Club, 10045 Sinton Drive, Pensacola, will usher in summer with its annual Memorial Day Weekend Summer Kick-Off Celebration.
The event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
via Summer Bash at Perdido Marina starts Saturday | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business Chamber Luncheon is noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Perdido Bay Community Center,13660 Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola.
via Perdido Chamber to hear from IP | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
Those who vacation or live on Perdido Key will have an alternative to driving their cars this summer.
Groovy Boovy’s Rentals, 13818 Perdido Key Drive, opened earlier this month, just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend.
Owned by Pensacola residents Grant and Janelle Ford, the new business rents mopeds and other items. Mopeds rent for Memorial Day weekend for $40 per hour. The rental inventory is not limited to scooters. Groovy Boovy’s also rents beach bicycles ($15 for three hours), metal detectors ($15 for three hours), fishing poles ($10 per hour) and two beach chairs and an umbrella ($25 for all day).
via Perdido Key gets new business | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center’s seven-night family vacation giveaway is drawing big numbers nationwide as it nears the May 31 deadline.
Chamber spokeswoman Caron Sjoberg said 3,500 people from all 50 states have registered for the “Get Lost on the Lost Key” promotion and giveaway.
via 3,500 want to ‘get lost’ on Perdido Key | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com.
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