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Crist visits St. Ann
Attorney General focuses on Interfaith Disaster Resources facility
State of Florida Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist visited St. Ann Catholic Church this past Monday, not to campaign, but to tour facilities that enabled over 17,000 individuals to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Ivan. More...
Gulf Breeze's beloved 'Ellie' gives birth to calf
BY MICHELLE STUCKEY Gulf Breeze News michelle@gulfbreezenews.com

Ellie the elephant, previously of The Zoo in Gulf Breeze, had her first calf on October 17. Ellie was moved to the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa Bay in April 2003. More...

Navarre Beach argues county bill
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com

Though the county commission proposes to fund beach restoration with an MSBU, local residents are concerned with the bill. A special property tax known as a Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) has been calculated, and may have residents paying sums between $53.75 and $93,711, depending on where th More...

 Community
• article has image Mayor leads community on bike ride
Several dozen Gulf Breeze citizens joined mayor Lane Gilchrist on a bike ride last Friday in celebration of National Bike Month. Riders began at the recreation center on Shoreline Drive and biked to the Chamber of Commerce where refreshments were served and prizes were given to participants. More...
• article has image New Chamber executive director chosen
• Community invited to hurricane workshop
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 Island News
• article has image In the Spirit
Our Lady reborn after Hurricane Dennis
The Our Lady of the Assumption Mission Church on Pensacola Beach reopened on Mother's Day, May 14. Apart from the short time it was open before hurricane Dennis, Our Lady hasn't been up and functioning for almost two years. More...
• article has image SRIA extends trailer deadline for residents
• Saturday is deadline for input on establishing sand berms in Gulf Islands National Seashore
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 Entertainment
• article has image PJC presents 'The Heidi Chronicles'
As part of its Lyceum series, Pensacola Junior College presents "The Heidi Chronicles." More...
• article has image ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
• article has image Summer movies heat up the big screen
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 News
• CORRECTION
In last week's issue, Gulf Breeze Area Chamber's Pet Fest sponsor Sonshine Pets was spelled incorrectly. More...
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 School
• article has image Blue and Gold to see Orange
While most GBHS students will be celebrating the Christmas holidays with family, the SoundWave band will be in Miami, playing for college football fans at the Orange Bowl. More...
• article has image Class of 2006 walks down the aisle Wednesday
• article has image WBMS students excel at History Fair
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 Faith
• article has image St. Sylvester breaks ground for new church
On Sunday, May 14, Bishop John H. Ricard lead the ground breaking ceremony for the new church to be built for St. Sylvester Catholic Church. More...
• Calvary Chapel holds kids event
• FAITH BRIEFS
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 Calendar of Events
• Today, May 11
Santa Rosa County Commission Regular, 9 a.m. County Administrative Center, Commissioner's Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton More...
• article has image Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
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 Seniors
• article has image Senior Scene
Red-heads have more fun
While attending my garden club meeting at the recreation center, I was happy to see a three-year-old sitting in his stroller while his young mother engaged in a spirited game of tennis. He caught my eye because of his bright red hair gleaming in the sunshine. More...
• 'Red Cross Bash' benefits local programs
• article has image HEALTH BRIEFS
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 Health
• Elderly mobility predicts future health outcomes
As people age into their 70s, their ability to walk a quarter mile becomes an important predictor of overall health and even how long they might live, according to study findings published in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. More...
• HEALTH BRIEFS
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 Opinion
• article has image Is America becoming Orwellian?
Staff Writer
Recent events covered by national and local media are creating some interesting food for thought. Could our timetested system of checks balances be seduced into submission to serve the greater evil and not the greater good? Is the American government really turning into Big Brother? In all honesty, More...
• article has image From the Editor's Desk
• 2000 election changed America from democracy to republic
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 Legals
• LEGALS
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT JOHN E DUREN 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 asses More...
• IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD HENRY OXENHAM, Deceased.
• IN RE: ESTATE OF SARAH ANN SMITH GRAY, Deceased
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