Comments on: Escambia County Receives $1.1 Million Offer For 15 Acres Of OLF-8

By: Chris Saul

Chris Saul — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:46:26 +0000

1.1 million for 15 acres of frontage road? I hope the county doesn’t sell that for that price. Have you seen the price of property on nine mile road. It is climbing, almost daily and when the finished four lane is done Imagine what its going to cost to buy commercial zoned property.

By: Wilykyote

Wilykyote — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:54:13 +0000

I’m thinking NOLF8 was a fixed wing field back in the 40’s. Prolly a
grassed landing/take-off runway. Think there were fuel tanks
on site and buildings and septic systems of some sort. Also thinking
that an Archeological inspection might be be needed to eliminate the
possibility of burial grounds etc. or other remnants of habitation over the
past few centuries.

By: A Alex

A Alex — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:04:17 +0000

SELL SELL SELL
BUT LET US NOT FORGET THE SO CALLED SOCCER FIELD AT W STREET AND PENSACOLA BLVD
also the building the Harley Davidson is in. County lost how much in those two deals

By: tg

tg — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:15:55 +0000

Save a little for the new Beaulla City Hall

By: wilykyote

wilykyote — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:29:10 +0000

The Land is a mile square…640 acre + or – ?. I’m thinking don’t
do anything until we know about Interstate on/off accessibility. Then,
if legal, sell what can at best offers. Does the County need any of
the land ? When plan to sell, the use for the buyers should be approved
by “We The People “ and that’s because we own it ,not the Commissioners.
Yes, they were elected to do our bidding but occasionally they’ve proven
to be more “Political “ than businesslike ! This is a really “big deal “ in the
future development along 9 Mile rd. and North. The area is booming and
land use must be examined and re-examined. Traffic and highways ideas
presented on north Escambia.com and other news outlets. I’m not saying the
deciders can’t be trusted ….just make all the facts and ideas very public and
open for suggestions. We The People might have some good ideas !

By: JD

JD — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:32:14 +0000

Yes, pardon my typo…100 acres for NFCU.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:31:33 +0000

JD…

The offer was for 100 acres for NFCU….15 ACRES for blackwater development…and Fred Hemmer made an offer on the rest.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:56:11 +0000

@JD—It is NOT the Credit Union that wants the 15 acres. It is Black Water Development Company of Birmingham. The Credit Union wants 100 acres. If an exit is added from I-10 to there as some expect, the value should increase quite a bit, so I say again, don’t be in a hurry to sell. Prime property like this is a rare find these days.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:44:28 +0000

They shouldn’t be in a hurry to sell to anyone. Over time it will probably only increase in value. It doesn’t cost anything to let it sit idle for awhile. Looks like some would like to have a “sweetheart” early sale deal. I think it would be wise to have the Credit Union to have first refusal on property next to where they presently exist, as it would make sense for their future expansion. Just don’t “give it away” to those who would like to buy at less than fair market value.

By: Laughing

Laughing — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 22:24:27 +0000

Obviously no one here knows much about what goes on.

Or can rean very well.