Century To Get Update On Economic Development Strategic Plan
March 1, 2014
A new Economic Development Strategic Plan is under development for the Town of Century, and Monday night council members will here a status report on the project.
Matt Schwalb and Brice Harris from the Haas Center are scheduled to present the update during the 7 p.m. Monday meeting of the Century Town Council.
When Century updated its Comprehensive Plan in March 2012, the need for an economic development strategy was identified as one of the critical issues facing the Town.
Last July, Century was awarded a $25,000 a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The grant provided the Town the opportunity to contract with the University of West Florida’s Haas Center to develop the plan.
Pictured top: Rod Lewes of the Haas Center (the research and consulting arm of the University of West Florida) makes a presentation last September to the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
In developing the plan, the Haas Center has solicited input from area businesses, residents and other economic development agencies in the region.
Womanless Beauty Pageant Tonight At Ernest Ward
February 28, 2014
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders will hold their annual Womanless Beauty Pageant tonight.
Eleven young “ladies” will be vying for the coveted title. The pageant begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and middle school students; $3 for elementary students. Proceeds from the service project will go towards recarpeting the stage steps in the gymnasium.
Pictured top: Luke Ward and and Hunter Edwards (right) competed in a womanless beauty pageant last year at Ernest Ward Middle School. Pictured left inset: Hunter Edwards was crowned Junior Mr. Miss Ernest Ward Middle School last year. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Registration Underway For Century Sawmill Pageant
February 28, 2014
The 23rd Annual Miss Century Sawmill Pageant sponsored by the Century Lions Club is coming Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the former Carver/Century school.
Registration dates are Saturday, March 1, and Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Southern Treasures Florist at 8341 North Century Boulevard. Registration forms and entry fees may also be turned in at Byrneville Elementary School during regular school hours. The entry deadline in Saturday, March 8 at 5 p.m. with no exceptions.
For more information and a printable registration form, click here.
File photos, click to enlarge.
Rain, Cold Today
February 26, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Temperature falling to around 40 by 4pm. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
100 Percent Chance Of Rain Tonight
February 25, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 48. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Wednesday: Showers. Temperature falling to around 43 by 2pm. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Homeless Can Get State ID Cards Today At Waterfront Mission
February 25, 2014
Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety’s mobile unit will be at the Waterfront Rescue Mission located at 348 West Herman Street in Pensacola. The Department of Highway Safety will be issuing “on the spot” Florida ID Cards to the homeless or those in need.
Any individual in need of an identification card is encouraged to come to the Mission between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Individuals will need to bring their birth certificate and social security card with them to obtain the ID.
Public Workshop Tonight On Nine Mile Road Widening Project
February 25, 2014
The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public workshop this evening concerning the reevaluation of a study for widening Nine Mile Road from two to four lanes beginning at U.S. 90/Mobile Highway to Pine Forest Road.
The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. There will be no formal presentation. Maps, drawings and other study information will be on display and FDOT representatives will be available to answer questions.
Flomaton At Northview Baseball Canceled
February 24, 2014
This afternoon’s Flomaton at Northview baseball game has been canceled due to wet conditions on Northview’s field. If conditions approve, Northview is still scheduled to host Pensacola High School on Tuesday.
The Northview softball team will travel to Holmes County in Bonifay as scheduled for a JV game at 4:00 and a varsity game at 6:00.
High About 70 This Afternoon; Rain Tuesday Then Colder
February 24, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia are forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
- Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Jay Meeting To Discuss Garbage Franchise In Northern Santa Rosa
February 24, 2014
Santa Rosa County is looking to franchise the collection of residential waste in the non-incorporated areas of Santa Rosa County north of the Yellow River.
A meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 at the Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Street, to discuss the plan and hear public input. The proposal will not impact residents within the town limits of Jay.
Similar meetings were previously held in East Milton and Pace.