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‘I believe I can fly’
Leisys celebrate 93rd birthday by parasailing
On Monday, July 19, Art Leisy and his wife, Mary, commemorated “another year of survival” by going parasailing over Santa Rosa Sound. Art Leisy turned 93 on June 27, but he delayed his parasailing three weeks. What prompted Leisy to do this? More...
‘Sign-Gate’ blows up in House race
Broxson camp tapes opponent removing roadside campaign signs

Doug Broxson, a candidate for state representative, claims his opponent has stolen campaign signs from public property in Milton – a charge that appears to be verified by secretly recorded videotape. More...

School Board, Commission candidates share ideas
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com

Candidates for several races from school board to governor of Florida appeared and shared their opinions during Monday night’s election forum at Calvary Chapel Church. The event, sponsored by the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, came less than a month before the Aug. 24 primary, which will set the stage for the Nov. 2 general election. More...


 Community
• article has image New Gulf Breeze restaurant wows the palate
that he creates behind the sushi bar. Partner that with delicious fresh creations that Head Chef, John Lin brings you from the kitchen and you have the first fine restaurant in Gulf Breeze. From pan-seared salmon to the Thai Seafood Curry Hot Pot you will find something new everyday. More...
• SRC Sheriff’s Office joins world of ‘Twitter’
• article has image St. Francis ready to stage Literacy Fair on Aug. 4
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 Island News
• article has image Moving Day
Workers remove turtle nests for transfer to oil-free zone
Officials from the National Parks Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) on July 23 successfully relocated the first of 11 sea turtle nests from the Gulf Island National Seashore Fort Pickens area. Acting Seashore Superintendent Nina Kelson said the relocation was “unprecedented for the National Park Service.” More...
• article has image PWCs OK in Nat’l Parks, for now
• article has image Ground your life in the sands of life and enjoy the beach
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 Entertainment
• NOT YOUR GARDEN VARIETY OF REPTILES!
Get up close and personal with pythons, snake-necked turtles, veiled chameleons, alligators and more!
Reptiles have crept, crawled and slithered from all over the globe to invade the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center in Downtown Mobile. Called Reptile Planet, this new exhibit features 30 live, exotic creatures from more than 20 different countries and is open now through Oct. 24. More...
• Several big-name artists added to the 1st annual De Luna Fest band lineup
• article has image Check out Peltier as one of Loblolly’s ‘Women That Walk Right Through It’
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 News
• Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report
Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Felonies 7/13/2010 Ruiz, Franklin Buddy, W/M, 45, 2100 block of Nina Street, Navarre, drug possession and drug trafficking. 7/14/2010 Palombo, Francis Cleveland, W/M, 19, 1700 block of Ivalea Circle, Navarre, burglary and larceny. More...
• article has image Emergency Reports
• Boat trailer stolen at Shoreline
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 Sports
• article has image Brown’s career continues in familiar surroundings
2006 GB grad, after four years with Argos, signs with Pensacola Pelicans
Kyle Brown is getting to ‘live the dream’ – and he didn’t have to go very far to do it. Brown, a 2006 GBHS graduate, recently completed his college baseball career at the University of West Florida. A little more than a month later, Brown signed with the Pensacola Pelicans, who play on the UWF campus. More...
• article has image Legacy second at USSSA World Series
• article has image Davenport set for another busy season
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 Faith
• article has image Olsen begins duties on Sunday
Reception for new St. Francis Rector will be held after morning service
The Rev. Christiana (Christie) Olsen will assume her duties Sunday, Aug. 1 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze. St. Francis parishioners are planning a big welcome for her following the service. The church invites all area residents to visit St. Francis on Sundays to hear the words of this new minister of God. More...
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 Obituaries
• article has image GEORGE J. HUTTON JR.
1925-2010
George John Hutton Jr., 84, of Bonifay and father of Gulf Breeze Mayor Beverly Zimmern, passed away Monday July 19, 2010 in Bonifay. More...
• JOHN B. WILKINS
• FRANK F. DAVIS
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 Calendar of Events
• Calendar of Events
Thursday, July 29 SRC School Board 1st Public Hearing 6:30 p.m., District Headquarters, 5086 Canal Street, Milton Saturday, July 31 City of Gulf Breeze Budget Workshop 9 a.m., City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze Monday, August 2 More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Regency Hospice expands to Northwest Florida
Monsignor Luke Hunt appointed board member
Regency Hospice recently welcomed Monsignor Luke Hunt to their Board of Directors. Regency Hospice is a leading health care organization dedicated to the highest quality of care for patients with life limiting illness. More...
• article has image Trauma Intervention Program volunteers are there during a crisis
• article has image Garage organization can prevent falls
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 Home & Garden
• Kitchen, bath renovations remain tops, but go lean and green
(ARA) – When it comes to adding value and enjoyment to your home, kitchen and bath remodels still remain tops, remodeling and real estate experts say. But how people remodel is changing. High-end renovations, costing tens of thousands of dollars, are dwindling, replaced by upgrades that provide homeowners with the most return for the least investment. More...
• article has image Be sure to scout your lawn for summer pests
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 Opinion
• article has image Video offers disturbing evidence
There’s a video posted on YouTube that everyone living in Santa Rosa County should see. And I’m not talking about the alleged ‘Sign-Gate’ scandal involving state representative election hopefuls Greg Brown Jr. and Doug Broxson (although I highly recommend that one, too). More...
• article has image Cartoon
• article has image On the Spot:
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 Legals
• Legals
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DICK N OR BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF THE RILEY TRUST holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of Issuance, the Description of property, and Name(s) in which it is assessed is as follows: More...
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