Round-up, 04.16.10

A few items we wanted to highlight today:

Crist vetoes SB6. In case you didn’t notice amid all the Tax Day excitement, Governor Crist did veto SB6, the controversial education bill. We’re glad he did. The bill would have taken more control away from local school districts and tied teacher pay to FCAT results, among many other flaws.

City stormwater fees. The PNJ‘s Jamie Page thoroughly explains the issues with the City’s stormwater assessment which are set to be discussed at City Council committee meetings next week.

Studer letter on ballpark. Mr. Page also posted the letter sent by Pensacola Pelicans owner Quint Studer to CMPA board members recommending that extra New Market Tax Credit money be budgeted for improvements to the planned Community Maritime Park stadium.

Copeland property. Mark O’Brien reports that the former Copeland’s restaurant on Chase Street, vacant for several years, may soon be occupied by the Mobile-based chain Wintzell’s Oyster House.

Also check out the PNJ‘s Tea Party rally coverage.