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Robber strikes GB gas station

On Saturday, Oct. 14, Gulf Breeze Police responded to a reported robbery called in by employees of the Texaco station located at 220 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Lt. Rick Hawthorne said at approximately 7:40 p.m. a white male approached the counter with several More...

City founder Eloise Benson dies at 92

BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News vici@gulfbreezenews.com

Gulf Breeze lost its "founding mother" last week, and for many it was a very personal loss indeed. More...

County may ban sex offenders from parks

BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com

Santa Rosa County may impose an ordinance banning sexual offenders from county parks. At a county commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 12, Commissioner Gordon Goodin of Navarre asked staff to develop an ordinance after his motion passed without objection. Goodin said such an ordinance would be complex More...

•	City gives away free trees Sat.

•	Improvements make Rec center parking lot safer

•	Midway FD to clarify impact fees

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Community

•	Motorists have new options to ensure safety

Law enforcement officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of two systems that could save the life of a family member. More...

•	Navy League holds fundraiser

•	@the Library Gulf Breeze Library

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Island News

•	Beautification committee asks for county funds

The Navarre Beach Beautification Committee (NBBC) is one step closer to improving the aesthetics of the island's entrance as the board of county commissioners agreed to help them secure funding for the project. The county commission moved to draft a transportation enhancement grant application for $ More...

•	The trip to Vegas

•	$100,000 extra

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Entertainment

•	Nutcracker tickets, dinner packages on sale Oct. 23

Performances begin Dec. 16

Over 4,000 patrons experienced the tradition of the holiday classic "Pensacola's Nutcracker" in 2005. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early this year as Ballet Pensacola is expecting sold-out performances. The tradition begins on December 16 with a truncated children's performance at 10:3 More...

•	'Sleeping Beauty' performance free to community groups

•	Pensacola POPS! launches this weekend

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News

•	Fire Safety Week family fun

Midway Fire Chief Stephen Demeter welcomed another "chief" to the Midway Fire Department open house. Trevor Isakson of Gulf Breeze came dressed and prepared from his dad's fire house in Escambia County. Trevor's Dad, Curt Isakson of Gulf Breeze, used to work at Midway, but now serves as Battalion Ch More...

•	Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report

•	Designers to display fall fashion at Jewelers Trade Shop

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School

•	The 2006 Gulf Breeze High Homecoming Court

Look for freshman and sophomore attendants and escorts in the Oct. 26 issue of the Gulf Breeze News

Photo courtesy of Stone's Studio Senior Mandy Alfrey, escorted by Jay Schmitz. More...

•	Gulf Breeze Elementary celebrates National School Lunch Week

•	Paper or plastic?

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Sports

•	Dolphins win Homecoming game, keep slim playoff hopes alive

Defense yields zero points in 14-10 win

Sheryl Crow once sang about how a change will do you good. The Dolphins made a lot of them Friday and the net result was a 14-10 Homecoming win over the Woodham Titans. More...

•	Unbeaten girls golf wins district, boys runners up

•	GULF BREEZE NEWS

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Faith

•	Bridge walker continues quest

Is he really guided by God?

"There he is!" If you have found yourself saying these words while you are driving on Highway 98 or one of the bridges, you must be referring to Jason Abbott. The Bridge Walker, The Skipping Man, The Flower Guy and The Happy Guy are just a few endearing names local residents have given the joyful 2 More...

•	St. Ann Catholic Church announces upcoming events

•	Ministry group to perform at FUMC in Pensacola

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Obituaries

•	OBITUARIES

BENSON Mrs. Ella Louise (Elouise) Benson, age 92, passed from this life October 9, 2006 to be with her Lord and Savior and join her beloved husband, Mark X. Benson, who preceded her in death March 27, 1994. The Bensons were longtime prominent citizens of Gulf Breeze, a city they dearly loved. Mark More...

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Calendar of Events

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Today, Oct. 19 Education Task Force: Florida's Bright Futures More...

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Seniors

•	Senior Scene

Still active at 102? Believe it or not

A couple of weeks ago, I told you about the 85-year-old female bodybuilder who had been featured in a newspaper clipping sent to me by my youngest son. Now here comes another article, about a 102-year-old former Zeigfeld Follies girl who recently had a small part in a movie. More...

•	Council on Aging's Perfectly Aged Gala scheduled for November 3

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Health

•	Midway Fire offers flu shots

The Midway Fire District is offering flu shots for $20 a shot, without appointment. The shots will be available beginning Monday, Oct. 16. More...

•	Gulf Breeze Hospital Women's Center to host Open House

•	HEALTH BRIEFS

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Home & Garden

•	Winter weed control starts now

Weeds in the lawn are an issue for nearly every homeowner. Eliminating weeds requires an integrated approach and a good understanding of weed biology. More...

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Opinion

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VIEWPOINT

Make park appealing to all ages

As a family, we have enjoyed Tiger Point Recreation Park for three years now since moving back to this lovely area with incredible schools and quality of life. As a disabled mom, we use this wonderful park by our home frequently whether it is for picnics, soccer, baseball, scouting events, biking or More...

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