101 things to do on Pleasure Island | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“Let’s face it, Memorial Day Weekend is a time to forget about the job or school and just get on island time, which, most times means food, music, atmosphere and dancing. If there’s a restaurant that is the hot spot for Memorial Day [...]
Archive for May, 2008
101 things to do on Pleasure Island
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
M. David Stirling: Rodents shouldn’t trump humans in disaster recoveries – sacbee.com
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
M. David Stirling: Rodents shouldn’t trump humans in disaster recoveries – sacbee.com
“Residents of the Southeastern United States know what to expect from the Atlantic hurricane season, but in 2004 it arrived with particular ferocity.
Hurricane Charley hit Florida, causing more than $14 billion in damage. Hurricane Frances prompted a record Florida evacuation.
But Hurricane Ivan proved the [...]
Pastel artist making his mark from Perdido to Eastern Shore
Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pastel artist making his mark from Perdido to Eastern Shore | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“Tommy Vogel, one of the island’s hardest working and most prolific pastel artists is evolving.
The Orange Beach artist can often be found painting or teaching at ArtZ on Canal Road or Artworks on Perdido Key Drive, two galleries that exhibit [...]
The Key’s ‘J’Fish to throw first anniversary bash on Sunday
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Key’s ‘J’Fish to throw first anniversary bash on Sunday | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“It can’t be easy being a nightspot sandwiched between Pensacola and Orange Beach, two hot pieces of real estate when it comes to food and drink, especially if you’re opening a martini lounge on lagging Perdido Key.
But that’s exactly what [...]
Festival now spring event
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Festival now spring event | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“For nearly the last quarter of a century, the first week of each November on Pleasure Island and Perdido Key has come to be known as the time for the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, the annual multiple venue music festival that draws songwriters from Nashville, [...]
Commissioner to meet with state officials on Perdido Key building cap
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Commissioner to meet with state officials on Perdido Key building cap | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“Escambia County Commission Chairman Mike Whitehead expects to leave a Tallahassee meeting today with some level of resolution on the county’s attempt to remove the building cap on Perdido Key.
Whitehead and county legal and planning staff, will meet this [...]
Developer WCI posts $84.1 million loss | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Developer WCI posts $84.1 million loss | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“Fort Myers News-Press
The loss for Bonita Springs-based builder WCI Communities Inc. grew to $84.1 million in the quarter ended March 31, even as a few ‘courageous’ buyers took advantage of bargains, executives said Wednesday.
Among other properties, WCI is the owner of the Lost Key [...]
5-9 to 5-15: Who’s playing on the islands | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
5-9 to 5-15: Who’s playing on the islands | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“perdido key – fisherman’s corner
- 5-9: Gary Story, 7 p.m.
- 5-10: Ryan Conner, 7 p.m.
- 5-11: Paul Ewing, 4 p.m.
13486 Perdido Key Drive
850-492-5574
Flora-Bama Lounge & Package
- 5-9: Jezebel’s Chill’n, 7 p.m.
- 5-9: Shawn Curle & The 44’s, 9 p.m.
- 5-10: Jezebel’s Chill’n, [...]
Frank Brown songfest comes to spring
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For nearly 25 years, the first week of November on Pleasure Island and the surrounding area has come to be known for the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, the music festival that draws songwriters from Nashville, Memphis and New York City. But fans of this cultural phenomenon don’t have to wait until autumn, because this [...]
County’s bad calls affect the Key | pnj.com
Posted in Blogroll, Perdido Key on May 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
County’s bad calls affect the Key | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
“Residents who live on River Road and adjoining subdivisions on Perdido Key have watched various government agencies, over the past several years, make decisions that make us question the purpose of government.
I would like to recognize specific agencies and individuals, such as the former [...]
