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A new group called Young Democrats of Northwest Florida will meet Wednesday, March 14 at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. The group is for 16- to 39-year-olds interested in changing local and national leadership. For information, contact Bruce Yates at 384-4361 or email catsailor1@bellsouth.net. More ... The Driftwood Garden club met on February 22, at the New World Landing with Marti Vickery and Betsye Haddock as hostesses. The program for this month featured representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection. More ... March is Women's History Month at your Santa Rosa County Library, a month-long celebration to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical accomplishments of women throughout the world. Visit your local Santa Rosa County Library to view displays and check out these and other titles commemorating the many women who have made an impact in our past. More ... Air Force Airman Matthew C. Weems has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More ... Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. and the City of Gulf Breeze will Celebrate the Arts in their 13th annual Fine Arts Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 25 come rain or shine at the Gulf Breeze High School parking lot on Highway 98. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. More ... Bird watching Classes, "Birding for Newcomers and Novices," will be offered in April by Pensacola's Francis M. Weston Chapter of the National Audubon Society. The class will be taught by Lucy Duncan, a long time birding expert and teacher, and co-author of a book on local birds. More ... When David Bogan was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, he was happily married, was enjoying his two year old daughter, surfed regularly with his friends, and was the Project Manager for one of the most important statewide Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects, the I-10 Bridge Replacement. More ... Tim Burr, Chairman of the Gulf Breeze Optimist Club's Oratorical Contest, awarded six medallions to Gulf Breeze Middle School students who competed February 22 at the Middle School Library. Coached by Kate Walker, Language Arts Supervisor, 11 budding orators demonstrated mastery of language and poise in presenting their ideas. No one said "amazing" or "awesome. More ... These photos were found washed ashore after Hurricane Ivan. If you recognize them, please come to the Gulf Breeze News office at Harbourtown Unit 35 to claim them. More ... Coby just had his first birthday in February. Coby loves ALL foods, loves to clap and he loves to play with cell phones. Coby tries to take calls for his dad Casey, at Shield's Lawn Care. Coby's Mom teaches third grade at OBE, and big sister Skylyr Dahnae Merchant is no stranger to being photographed in Gulf Breeze News. Skylyr in the past has donated locks of her hair to Lock's for Love. More ... Midway Fire District's legal counsel has informed the fire commissioners they cannot enter a partnership agreement with anyone to provide any ambulance service of any kind without asking for bids. More ... "When I first came here all I did was write poetry. I listened to these short stories and novels and thought 'I want to try that.' Now I have two [novels] going." - Bill Durfree Retiree turned Author There is one place in South Santa Rosa County where androids that resemble Capt. James T. More ... The book is part the movie "Office Space," part the sitcom "The Office" and all a little too close to home for many office workers, including myself. Ferris is dead-on with his retelling of office life, from the gossips to the style maven, from the strange older man to the arm's-length boss. More ... Avid Readers are encouraged to not stop reading when the print gets too small. Florida residents who cannot see standard sized print, are unable to hold a book or turn a page, or have a reading disability, are eligible for Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services regardless of age. The bureau loans free "talking books" materials and equipment to eligible applicants. More ... |
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