Gulf Breeze, FL

PDF of print edition AmSouth back at home BY BRADLEY "B.J." DAVIS, JR. Gulf Breeze News bjdavis@gulfbreezenews.com       AmSouth Bank is settling into its former location in Gulf Breeze after relocating to the Bruno's shopping center since Hurricane Ivan. The hurricane heavily damaged the building in September 2004 and the rebuilding process has been protracted. More ... Citizens contest tax bills Property assessments exceed market values BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News vici@gulfbreezenews.com       Mike Godfrey, Pensacola Beach home owner and investor, has visited nearly every Property Appraisers office in Northwest Florida to contest the assessed values on the tax bills of his properties. "Escambia did offer a slight adjustment down on my Portofino unit assessment, but it is still high," s... More ... American history has a local face BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com       The ancient Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said: "History is the witness of the times, the torch of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life and the messenger of antiquity. More ... GBPD announces officer, volunteer of the year BY BRADLEY "B.J." DAVIS, JR. Gulf Breeze News bjdavis@gulfbreezenews.com       Officials from the Gulf Breeze Police Department (GBPD) has announced its peer-nominated officer and volunteer of the year. 14-year GBPD veteran Sergeant Andrew Johnson was selected based on a number of factors including his outstanding performance during the year and for his success competing for ... More ... Andrews opens this week BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com       The final preparations are made, the Medjool palms are blowing in the breeze and the patients will be arriving soon. Andrews Institute is opening this week on the campus of Gulf Breeze Hospital, with imaging and physical therapy rehabilitation departments relocating to occupy the facility. More ... Christmas tree recyling offered       Officials with the Santa Rosa County Engineering Department announce the that the South Santa Rosa site for Christmas tree recycling will be Tiger Point Recreation Center, located at 1370 Tiger Point Lane. Recycling will continue through January 31. More ...