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Several young ladies from Gulf Breeze received honors at the Girls Scouts of Northwest Florida banquet April 24. From left, Bianca Ephraim and Rachel Viglione received Silver Awards, while Michele Legendre, right, won a Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts. Not pictured are Silver Award recipients Emily Craven, Jennifer Dolfie and Sarah Razek. More ... A fire that destroyed a home in the Whisper Bay subdivision last October has been ruled an act of arson, but an investigation of the case has grown cold. A home at 2809 Sandy Ridge Drive belonging to Cheryl McCaffry went up in flames during the early morning hours of Oct. 11, 2007. More ... May is National Bike Month, and that means it's time for the fifth annual Ride With the Mayor. Gulf Breeze Mayor Lane Gilchrist will lead a group of pedaling enthusiasts through the streets of the city beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, May 9 from the South Santa Rosa Recreation Center at 800 Shoreline Drive. More ... It's the social event Gulf Breeze pets and their owners look forward to 364 days a year. Pet Fest 2008 will be held Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Shoreline Bark Park across from the South Santa Rosa Recreation Center (800 Shoreline Drive) in Gulf Breeze. More ... The Zoo-Northwest Florida will host a Longneck Party on Friday, May 9, from 7-10 p.m. to celebrate the arrival of its new giraffe 'Colby' and unveil the newly renovated giraffe exhibit. The event is open to the public and ticket prices are $30 per individual or $50 per couple, which includes admission and two drink tickets. More ... Michael Alfrey (right) of Gulf Breeze was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by Scoutmaster Scott Musmanski on April 8. More ... Plans already are under way for next year's sixth annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Gulf Breeze. Organizers still are beaming, however, over the success of the 2008 event that attracted more than 2,000 people to Dolphin Stadium over an 18-hour period April 25-26. More ... Bob Harriman invoked the words of legendary 20th Century novelist Oscar Wilde as he recognized the service of Gulf Breeze Hospital's auxiliary. "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intentions," Harriman, quoted Wilde as he addressed volunteers during last Wednesday's Auxiliary and Volunteer Chaplains Appreciation Luncheon at First Baptist Church. More ... Gulf Isles Neighbors ready to present charitable funds The Gulf Isle Neighbors' May 14 meeting will conclude the season with the installation of officers and the presentation of funds to the Salvation Army and The Zoo-Northwest Florida. More ... McLeod graduates from Air Force basic training Air Force Airman Brandon P. McLeod has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More ... One of Gulf Breeze's familiar faces is back. Janice M. Hudson, M.D., is now seeing patients at her own practice at 1337 Country Club Road in Gulf Breeze. Hudson is a board-certified family practice physician who previously worked in Gulf Breeze from 2004 to 2007. More ... A women's scrapbook club called Heart Full of Memories has formed in South Santa Rosa County and will be meeting twice a month in Gulf Breeze. The club's next meeting is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 9 in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church. The public is invited, and participants will learn scrapbooking skills, create greeting cards and other crafts. More ... A 2008 Cadillac CTS driven by Louise C. Lynn, 72, of Pensacola Beach, smashed into the front wall of The Friary residential treatment center at 4400 Hickory Shores Boulevard on Friday, May 2. Lynn, a visitor to the center, accidentally pressed the gas pedal when she intended to engage the brakes. More ... Parents in Gulf Breeze and the surrounding area are invited to attend a Drug & Alcohol Awareness Program for Parents from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, in the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. Gulf Breeze High School Resource Officer Mark Lyster will deliver a valuable presentation about drugs and alcohol and other issues facing our children. More ... With Mother's day right around the corner, many dads are heading into panic mode trying to find the best gift for their spouse. This year, give her something unexpected, a gift from the heart. Yes, jewelry, flowers and cards are appreciated. But What Mom really wants are those things that take time and careful consideration, and most of the time not much money at all. More ... Organizing everything a busy family needs can be tricky. But fear not - there are easy and affordable ways to reclaim your space and you can do most of them yourself in a weekend. Consider these ideas for the most cluttered areas in the home. More ... |
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