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August 3, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

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BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com
Patriot spearheads flag fundraiser Len Schellhorn was raised to respect the flag. More...

Patrons share memories of Gulf Breeze’s first pharmacy

BY JULIE B. CONNERLEY Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com

Acustomer appreciation day to thank all their customers for their loyalty during the past 49 years was held the last official day of business July 26. Sharon wanted the atmosphere to be festive and it was. More...

Community

Gulf Breeze UMC Splendid Seniors tour WSRE TV studios

The Splendid Seniors Group from Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church recently toured the WSRE TV Studios on the PJC Campus in Pensacola. More...

Man stuck in tree rescued by Midway Fire Department

During the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis on Tuesday, July 12, Midway Fire District More...

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Entertainment

Blues on Beach lineup diverse in August

During the month of August, Blues on the Beach brings you a variety of local performers every Tuesday from 7 More...

Covenant Hospice Evening of Comedy tickets now on sale

The hottest ticket in town is now available. Tickets are now on sale for the 11th Annual Evening of Comedy Benefiting Covenant Hospice, to be held Saturday, August 13 at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. More...

Big Band music at Olde Seville Square

Holly Shelton, one of the classiest singers in the country, joins Don Snowden More...

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School

Students, parents get ready for school

Parents throughout Santa Rosa County spent last week registered their children for classes. More...

Rocket girl

Ryanne Moore of Navarre recently returned from a week of Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. More...

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Faith

Naomi’s Table welcomes widows

This fall the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church will More...

Columbiettes offer new cook book

The Columbiettes of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Navarre have published a More...

OBITUARY

BILLY JOE BAKER 1936 2005 Mr. Billy Joe Baker, age 69 of Milton, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 17, More...

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Opinion

To the community, Bokas Jordan was always much more than just a pharmacy

As a former Gulf Breezer who first moved there in 1961, I too have so many special memories of B-J and am more than a little nostalgic about it being no more. More...

An open letter to parents about drugs

What is the first thing you think of when you hear someone say or read on a sign More...

On the Spot:

WHERE WE PUT PEOPLE
By Lisa Newell

“My children went crazy. They loved all the sales that went along with it.” – Marcia Chandler Gulf Breeze More...

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Wet/dry ballots to arrive in mailbox

Residents must update addresses in order to vote

Ann Bodenstein, Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections asks voters who moved recently to confirm their address is correct before the ballots are mailed for the Sept. 6 wet/dry election. By law, the ballots cannot be forwarded. More...

Founded in 1956, Bokas-Jordan Pharmacy closes, merges with CVS

Gulf Breeze landmark closes its doors Part One of a Two Part History
BY JULIE B. CONNERLEY Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com

CVS, the nation More...

Island News

Local designs ‘ultimate’ hurricane survivor T-shirt

Gulf Breeze graphic artist Steve Blair is an expert on surviving the aftermath of Hurricanes Dennis and Ivan. More...

SRIA to examine new FEMA trailer policy

BY JULIE B. CONNERLEY Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com

Just two months ago, the Santa Rosa Island Authority worked with FEMA, Florida More...

Notes from Bubba’s Beach

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More of those More...

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News

Car fire, pile-up delay traffic on Three Mile Bridge for hours

A chain reaction wreck closed down both sides of the Three Mile Bridge last week when a car involved in the pileup caught fire. More...

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report

District 1 - Gulf Breeze 3098 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 (850) 934-4000. provided More...

Midway Fire District begins Haz-Mat service

The Midway Fire District of Gulf Breeze has put together a Hazardous Materials/Special Operations team. More...

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Sports

Dolphin football practice underway

BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com

The Gulf Breeze Dolphin football team, along with every other team in the state of Florida, began fall practices Monday. The Dolphins will don the pads for the first time today. More...

Sports Briefs

GBHS Athletic Passes on sale now Gulf Breeze High School is now selling athletic passes for the 2005-06 school year. More...

Dropping In

Feet tell a lot about a person
Josh Kinser

They say (who is this More...

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Calendar of Events

PUBLIIC MEETIINGS Gulf Breeze City Council All City of Gulf Breeze Council Meetings and other city department meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive in Gulf Breeze at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise indicat More...

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Health

Sacred Heart launches new Regional Stroke Center Center

Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola is launching a new Regional Stroke Center to provide rapid emergency care and new therapies that can improve outcomes and minimize disabilities for patients who have suffered a stroke. More...

Stoke is the third leading cause of death

Stroke is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. More...

Northwest Florida Blood Center requests donations

Blood donors are requested to come by The Northwest Florida Blood Center at 2201 North Ninth Avenue, Pensacola, to help our local hospitals as they prepare for surgeries and meet the ongoing emergencies brought about by Hurricane Dennis. More...

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