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No homestead? No insurance
Starting in 2008, Citizens Property Insurance says 'no' to homes without homestead exemption
The cost of living in the direct path of potential hurricanes may increase dramatically in coming years. More...
Plan in works for city arts center
BY B.J. DAVIS Gulf Breeze News bjdavis@gulfbreezenews.com

The Santa Rosa County School District (SRCSD) announced a recent meeting of district and Gulf Breeze city officials to determine the validity of a performing arts center in the city. More...

City proposes tax rate rollback
BY B.J. DAVIS Gulf Breeze News bjdavis@gulfbreezenews.com

Gulf Breeze City officials began hammering out the first draft of the balanced budget for 2007. According to the draft, the budget saw a 5.95 percent increase from last year, bringing the General Fund Budget to $4,904,600, including an 18.43 percent increase of revenue, or $1,211,056, generated by a More...

 Community
• article has image GB alumni take the lead in 'Rain'
What would Singin' in the Rain be without real rain falling during the famous Gene Kelly dance scene? Audiences attending Pensacola Junior College's (PJC) summer theatre production won't need to worry about that, since there is real rain falling on stage during all six performances. More...
• article has image The impact of IMPACT 100 on local business
• article has image COMMUNITY BRIEFS
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 Island News
• article has image Lots remain vacant as lessees face rising costs
If you have a vacant residential leasehold on Pensacola Beach, you have a May 2008 deadline to begin construction. More...
• article has image Pensacola Beach Elementary School welcomes parents, students to orientation
• article has image Bubba's Beach
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 Entertainment
• article has image Weekly Best Bets
Thursday 7 p.m. on NBC My Name Is Earl: If you get an "Arrested Development" vibe off this episode, there's a reason: It was written by Brad Copeland, who wrote several "AD" episodes. Earl (Jason Lee) tries to atone for burning a barn at a camp for troubled youth - which subsequently rejected J More...
• article has image UWF's Gallery 88 showing small works by John Markowitz
• ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
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 News
• article has image Teens volunteer at Gulf Breeze Hospital
To most teenagers, summer vacation means hanging out with friends, going to the beach and spending copious amounts of time in front of the television. However, this summer a select group of eight teens from area high schools, including Gulf Breeze High School (GBHS), spent their time lending a helpi More...
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 School
• article has image Little Red School House provides free supplies
The GFWC Milton Woman's Club, Inc. will oversee the Little Red School House, a building set aside to stock donated items, which will be made available to Santa Rosa County teachers, beginning in September. More...
• article has image SoundWave Band leaders
• Bully Busters Six different ways to prevent bullying
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 Sports
• article has image Wave finishes fourth
Gulf Breeze 8 year olds go 6-2 in 64team field
The Gulf Breeze Wave won its first six games at the 8-yearold Dizzy Dean World Series, advancing to the semifinals, before losing two of its last three to finish fourth in the 64team field. More...
• article has image Simon named GBHS softball coach
• article has image Football practice gets started
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 Calendar of Events
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Today, August 3 Zoning Board of Adjustments, 5:30 p.m., Commissioner's Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Senior Scene 25 years of clutter: 'all's right with the world'
On awakening this morning, my eyes traveled around the room counting various photos and awards, certificates and all the other memorabilia that has been there for the last 25 years. More...
• Night Fright: When the sun goes down, seniors' fears often take center stage
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 Health
• article has image Special needs shelters a challenge for the disabled
Although hurricane season 2006 has been relatively calm so far, there is concern that people with disabilities are being over looked in the emergency planning process. According to the Center for Independent Living, over 400 disabled people were turned away from special needs shelters in Santa Rosa More...
• article has image HEALTH BRIEFS
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 Home & Garden
• article has image Create an 'extra room' with quality outdoor furnishings
Outdoor living no longer has to mean, "roughing it". Your backyard can be an extension of your living spaces...a place to relax with family and entertain friends. More...
• article has image Be prudent when you're pruning palms
• Black stuff on crape myrtle leaves revisited
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 Opinion
• article has image From the Editor's Desk
We are citizens, not critics
Last week, Presidential Advisor Karl Rove addressed the graduating class of George Washington University citing, "some argue political professionals are ruining American politics." He then turned that criticism to journalists stating, "most of these critics are journalists and columnists." Well, I'v More...
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• article has image On the Spot:
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 Legals
• LEGALS
----------------- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED More...
• NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
• RESOLUTION
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