Hard work, dedicated members help St. Francis turn 50
BY BETTY ARCHER ALLEN Gulf Breeze News betty@gulfbreezenews.com
      St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze celebrates it 50th anniversary on Saturday, January 6. The celebration will begin with the Festival of Lights on the Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ at 5 p.m. and will continue with dinner in the parish hall at 6 p.m.
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Ben Franklin to visit libraries
      America's most-loved founding father will be appearing in mid-January at your local Santa Rosa County Library. In a fast-paced, interactive performance, children will learn the secrets of one of the world's best and most famous readers, Benjamin Franklin, as he discusses his life and achievements a...
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Area churches announce new year schedules
      First Baptist Church First Baptist Church Gulf Breeze will offer three studies beginning in January. Everyone is invited to participate and church membership is not required. ¦ January 4 - meeting every Thursday at 10 a.m., Max Lucado's "Come Thirsty." Childcare available (contact the chu...
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Local pediatricians voted the best
      Two Gulf Breeze Pediatricians, Dr. Randy Reese and Dr. Tom Riney were both recently voted two of the Top Three "Best Pediatricians" in the Gulf Coast area. Dr. Reese's practice is in Gulf Breeze at Pensacola Pediatrics on Country Club Road. Dr. Riney is a resident of Gulf Breeze and practices at T...
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Crist appoints Benson to state post
Benson's departure may leave District 3 unrepresented in the upcoming special legislative session
BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com
      When Charlie Crist takes office as Florida's new governor, he'll need to schedule a special election to replace Rep. Holly Benson. Benson was tapped to become Crist's Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulations. "Holly has a reputation of taking on the toughest tasks while...
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Gulf Breeze resident wins second place in 'Messiest Car' contest
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      Gulf Breeze resident Joyce Fisher was chosen as a second-place winner from among hundreds of individuals who submitted entries in the first annual MyLife, MyCar, MyMess online contest. Fisher said she drives more than 60 miles just to get to work, a furniture store she manages in Grayton Beach - a...
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