Comments on: OLF-8 Developer Wants County To Keep 160 Acres, Lower Price By $15 Million

By: Bob Klein

Bob Klein — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:45:42 +0000

It appears that the negotiators on the part of the county don’t know what they’re doing. What is their background when it comes to huge negotiations such as this? It appears that they have no previous experience and if they do, it is minor. So the buyer wants to change the deal after the deal has been semi solidified? Cancel the entire deal and start over professionally speaking heads need to prevail. It’s not a necessity to sell it right now and who’s Uncle‘s cousin‘s wife’s sister‘s boyfriend is involved in the bogus negotiations that appeared to be run by the buyer rather than the seller.

By: David Lamb

David Lamb — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:18:13 +0000

From the beginning of many negotiations with Navy, the purchasing of a new landing field and preping it for Navy demands and up to this date, I would like to have someone to tell us how much has been spent on this project. How many tax dollars
for us to be in a situation where the buyer wants to renegotiate and how much longer is OLF8 going to be a sore thumb;

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:46:24 +0000

Does he only want the land thats for housing?
Whatever, county should make him cough up the 42.5 millions

By: Rodney

Rodney — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:33:20 +0000

Some in the area hear “technology” and draw the conclusion that imthere will soon be high paying jobs arriving. Remember the Pensacola Technology Campus, it is an empty lot, except for a sign with contact information, on the corner of Chase St. and 9th Ave. If you build it, they do not always come.

Has the purchase been completed or have any legal agreements been reached? Maybe this was the plan from the beginning? Before the BOCC decides to amend the purchase there should be a stipulation that keeps the original sale price, without reductions and a guarantees of job creations. Strip malls are not what is needed in the area.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:47:59 +0000

They paid about $78,700 per acre. They now want to change the deal so they get all the prime land and cut their costs per acre by about $6,000. The history of commissioners in this county makes me believe the purchaser will get most of what they want.

By: Well

Well — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:29:14 +0000

So he bought it for $78,000 an acre and wants to sell a portion back for $93,000 an acre.

What a deal for the County.

Just say NO !!!

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:17:58 +0000

Since the taxpayer will end up paying the difference who cares ?

By: Emily Fouche'

Emily Fouche' — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:12:24 +0000

I wonder if that part of land is wetlands and almost worthless

By: Susie

Susie — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:01:30 +0000

Of course! This developer knows the property has environmental issues and wants the County to help pay for the problems he’ll have.

By: Luigi

Luigi — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:54:06 +0000

So much mallarqui , it smells pretty bad . Keep all escrow deposits , and let them go buy property somewhere else . Obviously the BOC members will not do that , instead agree with the investors or start the selling process again . Thank you North Escambia . Com to follow up on the story and let us know what is going on , otherwise we would be maintained in the dark .