Here’s a summary of last week’s top news.
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Santa Rosa Zoning Commission scraps bold sports complex plan for remote Allentown
Kevin Costner’s “Field of Dreams” character never had to deal with the county’s zoning commission.
Allentown resident Jana Williamson saw her “if I build it, the kids will come” concept shot down by the Santa Rosa County Zoning Commission on Thursday. Committee members wanted more than the inaccurate plans for the sports complex that were presented.
Board member Alan Isaacson said: “The conceptual plans that have been shown to us are just squiggly lines and we’re very concerned.” That’s not what I think.” All she’s saying is that she doesn’t have a well-thought-out plan in front of her. ”
Williamson, who said he was born and raised in the rural farming community of Allentown, went before the board seeking approval to use 24 acres of farmland off State Route 89 as a park.
Full text:Santa Rosa City Zoning Commission invalidates one woman’s dream of building a sports complex in remote Allentown
Pensacola hotel to replace New World Landing gets redesigned
A hotel group planning to replace New World Landing with a new building is scaling back its plans for the South Palafox site.
3H Group Hotels of Chattanooga, Tenn., previously received approval from the Pensacola Architectural Review Board to build an eight-story hotel, but has now scaled back its proposal to a seven-story, 220-room hotel.
The new plan, which must be approved by the ARB on Thursday, would remove the planned rooftop bar and pool and add a second-floor patio overlooking Palafox and Cedar streets.
Full text:Group replacing New World Landing scales back plans for new hotel in downtown Pensacola
Amazon Prime’s Beachbilly Lifestyle begins on Perdido Key
Josh Brown used to be in a boy band. Now, this guy with long hair, a beard, and a friendly but energetic personality is Beachbilly. He’s both a beach guy and a hillbilly. Hey, that’s the purpose of life. Seriously, Brown is a professional beachbilly.
He also makes it a lifestyle.
Brown, 44, is the founder and creator of Beachbilly Lifestyle, a lifestyle brand born in Perdido Key. The brand has morphed into a large business with many products and even a highly produced show called “Beachbilly Lifestyle” available for streaming. Amazon Prime.
Full text:“Beachbilly Lifestyle” was born in Perdido Key and is now a national brand, now available on Amazon Prime
Pensacola’s Hot Spot BBQ is currently under construction.The reason is as follows
Pensacola’s family-owned Hot Spot Barbecue is a perennial favorite for its Southern-style barbecue, sweet tea, and icebox lemon pie.
For the first time in more than a decade, the famous pig statue installed outside the restaurant at 901 E. La Rua St. is wearing a construction helmet to signify that an expansion is underway. The restaurant will remain open during construction over the next few weeks.
Full text:Pensacola’s Hot Spot Barbecue is under construction through Memorial Day.The reason is as follows
Where to find dessert in Pensacola: 8 treats that will definitely surprise you
“Would you like something from the dessert menu?” Usually, after a satisfying meal, the waiter politely prods.
And whether dessert is a rare indulgence for a birthday or anniversary, or you’ve been secretly waiting for the entire meal to satisfy your sweet tooth, there’s nothing more disappointing than a dessert that’s just an afterthought. Nothing can match the same level of creativity and precision that the restaurant prides itself on.
That’s why we did their dirty work and found eight of the most interesting, indulgent, and amazing desserts hiding on Pensacola restaurant menus.
Here are eight items worth making a reservation and moving on to dessert right away.
Full text:Skip dinner and go straight to dessert.8 Pensacola sweets that are getting attention
