GBPD officers seek competitive pay
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      Gulf Breeze Police Officers have always held themselves to a higher standard of excellence. Now, as their contract with the city enters its third and final year, officers hope to see a pay raise that matches that standard.
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Rotary awards four scholarships
      Gulf Breeze Rotary awarded four $5,000 scholarships this month, bringing the total in scholarships awarded to date to over $30,000. "Emmalynn Daniel is an excellent athlete who plays soccer year-round," praised Rotarian Cherry Fitch. "She is focused and self-disciplined, intelligent and goal orien...
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Santa Rosa County Libraries break circulation records
      After participation in the West Florida Regional Library System since the 1960's, the Santa Rosa County Library System officially became an independent system on October 1, 2006.
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Let there be light at the Bark Park
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      Soon Fido will be able to chase his favorite ragged tennis ball at Shoreline Bark Park after dark. The city's dog park, which officially opened to the public in November, will soon feature lighting. "The city is getting ready to invest $5,000 for lights," said parks and recreation director Ron Pul...
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Students still learning from Hurricane book experience
By Betty Archer Allen
      The Education Department of the Santa Rosa Woman's Club was responsible for the March program. The department includes Shari Fulford, Chairman; Rose Jenkins, Co- Chairman; and members Nan McLendon, Aleta McElwain, Sherry McReynolds, Marie Boykin, Wendy Brandon, Millie Dehn, Cathy Sharp and Pat Wors...
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Breast cancer benefit will raise money for treatment
      Lisa Barberi is fighting the battle of her life. Many Gulf Breeze residents know her from 10th Avenue Salon and Montage Salon and Gallery and will want to support a fundraiser being hosted in her honor at City Grocery, 2050 N.12th Avenue next to Jay's Pastry Shop on Friday, March 23 from 4-7 p.m.
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Boaters - use caution
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      As the sun warms the humid air and salty waterways, many Floridians are remembering why they live in the sunshine state and are returning to the water in droves. However, before launching that brand new Sea-Doo or cranking up that time tested Boston Whaler, there are a few things any boater should ...
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