District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger invites the public to three "Community Conversations" meetings,

·       Wednesday, May 14: 5-6 p.m., Regency Park, 8245 Fathom Road

·       Tuesday, June 3: 5-6 p.m., Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Blvd.

·       Monday, July 7: 5-6 p.m., Ferry Pass Community Center, 8800 N. 9th Ave.

The 45th Chip Boes Championship Basketball Camp as a part of the City of Pensacola Department of Parks and Recreation Sports Specialty Summer Camp Program will conduct three fun filled sessions for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 this summer. Campers receive a new basketball, camp shirt, awards, ice cream party and more! Brochures and information for all three sessions ( June 2-6, June 16-22, July 14-18) can be obtained at all the City of Pensacola Community Recreation Centers or by calling one of the following numbers (850) 968-9299 , (850) 449-9958(text) or email chipboes@gmail.com or at www.chipboes.blogspot.com

Fire protection on Pensacola Beach is costly. At the May 1 Escambia County Commission meeting Chairman Mike Kohler said the County has been operating the fire station on Pensacola Beach at a deficit of over $1 million annually.

Residents on the beach currently pay a fire Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) of $201 and businesses are assessed 7 cents per square foot. The County has proposed to increase the residential MSBU to $454 and the commercial MSBU to 83 cents per square foot. That is a 1053 percent increase for Beach businesses. Unimproved lots would be increased 218 percent to $203.

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