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Lynchard stuns veteran Broxson
Tiger Point attorney nips veteran public servant by 216 votes
Two incumbents were ousted from the County Commission, and the two-term Tax Collector was soundly beaten as less than one-fourth of Santa Rosa County's registered voters went to the polls for the Aug. 26 primary. More...
Labor Day at the beach

An unidentified trio wades in the churning waters of the Gulf of Mexico at Pensacola Beach on Monday as Hurricane Gustav was making landfall hundreds of miles away in southern Louisiana. At times, waves reached 7 feet, resulting in dangerous conditions for thrill seekers. More...

County gives Zoo 'one-time' shot in arm
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com

The struggling Zoo Northwest Florida in Gulf Breeze received financial help from the Santa Rosa County Commission last week. After a two-hour discussion and debate during their meeting last Thursday, four of the five commissioners approved giving The Zoo $125,000 to help keep it operating through November. More...


 Community
• article has image Kanzigg plots new path for MFD
Chief, 36, wants to continue Midway's service and mend relationships
Jonathan Kanzigg was working the day shift in a large Mobile, Ala., fire station when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Just as American history changed that dreadful day, so did Kanzigg's life. More...
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• article has image 'Footprints' writing preserves life history
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 Island News
• article has image A new plan
Architects present parking, pedestrian options for Pensacola Beach
A walkable, parkable Pensacola Beach is the goal of Pensacola architectural firm Quina and Grundhoefer. They presented a vision for Pensacola Beach that would add parking, retail centers and pedestrian pathways. SRIA asked the firm to envision a plan for the future. More...
• article has image Beach Optimists celebrate summer, select photography contest winners
• article has image Our response to adversity is the true test
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 Entertainment
• article has image 'Tropic Thunder' makes big noise
Critic's Corner
Let's get this over with right off the bat: "Tropic Thunder" is the sickest, funniest flick of the summer. The film, co-written and directed by Ben Stiller, who also stars as Tugg Speedman, is a raunchy, biting satire on Hollywood egos and filmmaking. It's also Stiller's best work this decade. More...
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• article has image Pensacola Museum of Art opens new exhibit
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 News
• ACLU sues county School Board
Separation of church, state fuels lawsuit filed on behalf of Pace students
Two students at Pace High School don't want to have to listen to prayer at their high school graduation — or any other school-sponsored event. And they don't want to have to go to a church to attend a school concert. More...
• Midway Fire District Emergency Report
• Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
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 Sports
• article has image Dolphins hang tough with Crestview
Regular season starts tomorrow against Choctaw
The GBHS Dolphin football team got its final warmup in before the start of the regular season with a 15-9 loss to Crestview Thursday. Gulf Breeze gave up a touchdown in the game's first two minutes against an offense they had no prior indications of. More...
• article has image Dolphin football headed to the world wide web
• article has image Volleyball splits pair at preseason tourney
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 Faith
• Moms in Touch set Thursday gatherings
Moms in Touch is an interdenominational organization where moms gather together to pray for their children and schools. Moms will experience how to replace anxiety and fear with peace and joy by praying specifically and scripturally for their kids. Meetings are each Thursday morning from 9-10 a.m. in the Gulf Breeze Methodist Chapel on Fairpoint Drive. More...
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 Calendar of Events
• Calendar of Events
Thursday, Sept. 4 Santa Rosa County Law Library Committee noon, SRC Courthouse Room 110, Milton Monday, Sept. 8 Santa Rosa County Commission Committee 9 a.m. More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Great-grandmother's hand-made noodles were stupendous!
I stopped by to see a friend who had been recently released from the hospital and found her watching a daytime cooking show. Since she, like myself, is a widow, I asked her if she did much cooking these days. "No," she replied, "but I am just fascinated by the cooking shows lately. Everything has noodles in it, including the desserts! More...
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 Business
• article has image Resort Realty's Jurkowich gets marketing award
Karen Jurkowich, The Location & Lifestyle Team of Levin & Rinke Resort Realty, Inc., was presented the "Real Estate Online Marketing Award of Excellence." Nationally renowned real estate marketing and technology speaker and REALTOR. More...
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 Health
• 'Losing Weight as You Age' topic of Sacred Heart Seniors Seminar
Sacred Heart Hospital's SENIORSpirit! Program will present a free seminar entitled "Losing Weight as You Age" on Thursday, Sept. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center at The Club in Gulf Breeze. The seminar will be presented by Dr. Anthony Huynh, a board certified bariatrician with Sacred Heart Medical Group. More...
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 Home & Garden
• Honor the legacy of a grandparent and support Covenant
Looking for a way to honor the legacy of a grandparent this Grandparent's Day? Covenant Hospice has the solution. As the non-profit organization is expanding the care and compassion at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence, you can help by purchasing a brick which will help pave the entryway for this new expansion. More...
• article has image Custom portraits capture timeless images
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 Legals
• LEGALS
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SAUTERNES V LLC holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. More...
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