News across Greater Pensacola
Navarre Press
Published September 24County takes ownership of Turner house
Long seen as a blight on the west end of Navarre Beach, the Turner house is now county-owned. Following a series of judgments in circuit and appeals courts, the lease for 7315 Gulf Blvd. was terminated. It had been held by Gary Turner of Colorado for more than 20 years.
20 Years Ago: How Pensacola Almost Said No to the Maritime Park
20 years ago, Pensacola voted yes. Quint Studer reveals the behind-the-scenes of the fight for the Maritime Park and Blue Wahoo Stadium. The post 20 Years Ago: How Pensacola Almost Said No to the Maritime Park first appeared on Rick's Blog .
FloridaWest Gets $200K to Plan Rebuild of Corry Station’s Cyber Warfare Hub
A $200K state grant just moved Corry Station a step closer to a $200M+ rebuild of its cyber warfare training hub. Here's what's planned. The post FloridaWest Gets $200K to Plan Rebuild of Corry Station’s Cyber Warfare Hub first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Florida Policy Project Blames Local Zoning for Housing Affordability Crisis
Florida is short 486,000 homes — and a new report says local zoning, not land, is why working families can't afford a starter home anymore. The post Florida Policy Project Blames Local Zoning for Housing Affordability Crisis first appeared on Rick's Blog .
City of Pensacola News
Published August 20City, Habitat Writing the Next Chapter in Attainable Housing with Jackson Street Project
The partnership between Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and the City to build nine new, affordable homes on East Jackson Street took another step toward bringing permanent affordable housing to the site of the former Malcolm Yonge Center.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 14Florida’s roundest house is back on the market
Arguably Florida’s most globular home is once again for sale. Located at 634 Silvershore Dr. in Pensacola, this Monolithic home was built in 2007 by Bill Magenheimer and his wife Margo after their previous home was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. “We got married after Hurricane Ivan…