The most recent figures indicate that Santa Rosans are visiting their public library facilities in record breaking numbers. The library recently completed compiling year-end statistics for its first full operating year (Oct. 1, 2006 to Sept. 30, 2007). More...

I just returned from the 50th Running of the Daytona Beach 500 International NASCAR race. It is not the first time I have been to a NASCAR race, but it has been 20 years. I went with Fast Forrest, With the NASCAR Report, from NEWSRADIO1620AM, and we had a ball. More...

"Meet the Spartans" Running time: 84 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 "Meet the Spartans" is the latest affront to comedy by the makers of "Epic Movie" and "Date Movie." It's supposed to be a spoof of last year's "300," but really it's nothing but an hour or so's worth of gay jokes, poop jokes and profoundly unfunny pop culture references. More...

Feb. 28 TK vs. PHS, 3 p.m. Ninth grade SB at Navarre, 5 p.m. BB at Jay, 6 p.m. SB at Catholic, 6 p.m. Feb. 29 Ninth grade, JV BB at West Florida, 4/6:30 p.m. BB vs. West Florida, 6:30 p.m. More...

On Sunday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m., the new Children's and Youth Building of the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church was dedicated in honor of founding members Mark X. and Eloise Benson. The Bensons were remembered as the founders of the church. The two-story building, which replaced the Life Guard Center, houses the Children's Place Preschool during the week, Sunday School classes for over 200 children on Sunday, and some scout troups. Upstairs in the youth department, there is a Wednesday after school program for over 150 middle school youth.Youth Sunday School classes meet on Sunday mornings, and high school students meet on Sunday nights. This building provides the space for expanded programs for children and youth. For more information, call 850-932-3594. More...

Joseph "Jody" Kirk Harrington passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida on February 14th, 2008, due to injuries received in an automobile accident. Joseph was born in Marietta, Ga. on June 27, 1972 and lived his young life in Roswell, Ga., where he graduated from Roswell High in 1990. More...

Thursday, Feb. 28 AARP Driver Safety Classes, Feb. 27 and 28, 12:30 p.m., Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800 shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze "Let's Talk About Ideas" Seminar by Nevin Shaffer, 1 to 3 p.m. More...

Just out of high school, I had decided to attend the Philadelphia College of Art, and all of my friends were also embarking on their life careers. One man (boy?) from our class decided to join the Navy in the hope that it would help pay his college tuition. More...

The Zoo-Northwest Florida has announced several promotions and events to take place in February and March. Welcome snowbirds February is snowbird month at The Zoo. For the entire month, all visiting seniors (ages 62 and up) with an out-of-state ID will receive $2 off park admission. More...

M any professionals go through life with a dream in the back of their head. They are in a profession they love, but they want to take the satisfying job they enjoy to a new level, a new excellence. More...

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CHARLES BODAMER holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. More...