When Escambia County residents hear the name “Patti," they think of Joe Patti Seafood, Pensacola’s historical landmark on the bayfront since 1931. Over the past 30 years, Patti Shipyard, Inc. on Bayou Chico, has quietly positioned itself as the nation’s premier steel vessel builder. During that time, Patti Shipyard has built more vessels for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers than anyone. They also received two “Department of Defense – Patriotic Civilian Service” awards for their high level of workmanship and end value to the government. Their commercial efforts included the first and largest inland gambling vessel in the country, as well as the highest bollard tugboat in the Gulf of Mexico. Beyond the immediate economic impact their 60-employee base provides, there are numerous second-tier local subcontractors and vendors that rely heavily on the steady flow of work that originates from their contracts.
The photo was taken at the April 5th, 2008 launch for the 160’ Quarters Barge – TAGGATZ, a vessel constructed for support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (St. Paul District) floating dredge plant support.
Left to right: Frank Patti Jr. (President, Patti Shipyard, Inc.), Gene Valentino (Escambia County Commissioner, District 2), Ashley Stone (Engineer, Patti Shipyard, Inc.), Marc Krumholz (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District)
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Commissioner Gene Valentino addresses the public and media at a news conference announcing the landmark decision to create a Regional Transportation Finance Authority on January 28, 2008.
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Commissioner Valentino meets with local U.S. Army unit commanders and staff, including General Jeff Jacobs of the 350th Civil Affairs Command and Gen. Mitch Perryman of the Florida National Guard. Joining them is Brigadier Gen. Mike Ferguson,U.S. Army Retired and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army. |
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Commissioner Valentino visited with state and county staff to go through the "Greenway Belt" of Escambia County.
This was a full day of rugged ATV riding.
 The purpose of the visit was to review all of our parks and forestry and assess habitat and environmental protection issues.
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Commissioner Valentino address crowd at the Dub Blum Bridge Dedication on September 28. |
Commissioner Valentino looks on as Launa Emmons address crowd at the Dub Blum Bridge Dedication on September 28.
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Commissioner Valentino, county staff, and members of the Dub Blum family applaud as the sign is unveiled at the Dub Blum Bridge Dedication, September 28.
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Commissioner Valentino, county staff, and members of the Dub Blum family under the Dub Blum Bridge sign at the Dub Blum Bridge Dedication on September 28.
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Commissioner Valentino speaks to a citizens who attended the Dub Blum Bridge Dedication on September 28.
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Commissioner Valentino address crowd at the dedication of Seth Simpson Field at Bailey Middle School on September 12. |
Commissioner Valentino and others look on as the sign is unveiledat the dedication Seth Simpson Field at Bailey Middle School.
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The crowd releases ballons in honor of Seth Simpson at the field dedication in his honor at Bailey Middle School.
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Commissioner Valentino kick out the first ball of opening day by the PBYSA Soccer League. |
Commissioner Valentino at "Vision 2030: Two Counties, One Future" workshop. |
Leaders of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties at the"Vision 2030: Two Counties, One Future " workshop. |
Commissioner Valentino at the Glynn Key Stormwater Wetland Project Groundbreaking. |
Breaking ground at the Glynn Key Stormwater Wetland Project. |
Commissioner Valentino speaks with volunteers at the Perdido Key Beach Cleanup. |
Commissioner Valentino with fellow commissioners
Kevin White, Mike Whitehead, Marie Young and Grover Robinson IV. |
