NEW PHARMACY, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND NURSING SCHOOL PLANNED FOR CRESTVIEW

A major step in the further growth of Crestview. My hats off to all the local officials in making this happen. This continues to add the attractiveness of Crestview and the I-10 Corridor for further growth opportunities. Stay tuned. I here the folks in Mobile are needing some help in our area in meeting the needs of the air refueling contract.


FAMU pharmacy school gets shot in the arm
Crestview Mayor David Cadle says Alatex building is possible site
By BRIAN HUGHES Florida Freedom Newspapers

CRESTVIEW — An appropriation for a Florida A&M University pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing school in Crestview made it into the final budget signed by Gov. Charlie Crist this week. The project had been called a “budget turkey” by Florida TaxWatch, a label that angered state Sen. Durell Peaden. “It’s a big project that will mean jobs, higher education in the area and a complement to the great educational opportunities already in the county,” said Peaden, R-Crestview. It will be the third pharmacy school in the state. Peaden drafted the funding appropriation for “rural diversity health care.” It passed both houses of the Legislature. Crestview Mayor David Cadle said no firm site for the facility has been determined. The old Alatex building across from City Hall is a possibility. “While we are pleased that FAMU is interested in Crestview, we have received no concrete proposals for the use of any city-owned building at this time,” Cadle said. He said the City Council will make the final decision on the school’s location. “It’s very exciting,” he said. “I think the economic impact will benefit the city for many years to come.” Peaden said he plans to make a presentation to the City Council “in the near future” to develop plans for the facility. “It will be a luxury having a place in rural Florida to offer that level of education without having to travel to big cities like Miami or Jacksonville or Tampa,” he said.