County holds hearing for land use
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      Once every seven years Florida counties are required by state law to hold a public hearing on their Comprehensive Plan and land use, which will include plans for future land use. That hearing for Santa Rosa County will be this month, on Thursday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m.
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Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office.
      Felonies 7/7/07 Mims, Sylvia Ann, 41, B/F, 3000 block of Green Briar Circle, Gulf Breeze, fraud less than $20000 7/8/07 Williams, Christian Blake, 13, W/M, 3000 block of Maplewood Drive, Gulf Breeze, battery,
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Study to guide future of public transport
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      The wheels are rolling for the Santa Rosa County transit feasibility study. The study, funded by the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and approved by the local board of county commissioners, will ultimately guide the future of public transportation in Santa Rosa County.
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Ready for a swim?
      Dedication ceremonies for the new YMCA in Navarre were held July 7, showing off the newly opened pool (left). The Navarre YMCA has been open to the public for a few months now, but the dedication ceremonies included a ribbon cutting by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce(lower left).
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County to earn Gulf Power rebates from AC units
      Santa Rosa County Commissioners approved the purchase of more expensive air conditioners than originally ordered for the Navarre Tourist Center being built in Navarre Park. But by spending an additional $2,967 the county will actually earn a profit of $3,832 --thanks to Gulf Power rebates.
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JA needs alumni to volunteer
      Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the local organization in 2008. (Founded in 1958 by Theo Baars, Jr., Fred Gronemeyer and Vince Whibbs, Sr.) The non-profit is looking for former students who are willing to submit their JA story as part of our celebrati...
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SBA issues new federal regulations for businesses
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      On June 30, new U.S. Small Business Administration regulations took effect that require companies with federal contracts to recertify their size status as "small businesses." These actions will increase opportunities for more small businesses to receive contracts from the federal government.
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GB Edward Jones employee honored
      Melody Price, Senior Branch Office Administrator at the Edward Jones branch office of Scott Shanks, AAMS in Gulf Breeze, has been honored for her client service excellence.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
      Fair Play Sports opens on Fairpoint Fair Play Sports is designed to help families get the best value for their sports equipment. We understand that as children grow, their equipment needs may change each season.
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