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The Midway Fire District Commission last week unanimously approved a $2.9 million operating budget for fiscal year 2008-09. The District anticipates $2.56 million in expenditures and expenses while estimated revenues and balances of $2.9 million are projected. The Commission agreed to keep the millage rate at 1.4 with estimated net tax receipts of $2.28 million. More ... The Woodlawn Beach Middle School addition of 12 classrooms will cost between $365,000 to $400,000 more than originally budgeted. Because of that, construction of the addition will be postponed for several months. The reason, according to the school district, is an ordinance on the books of Midway Fire District. More ... Candidates Forum II, the second political forum sponsored by the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13 at Calvary Chapel, 1140 Harrison Avenue in Gulf Breeze. All candidates from national, state, county and local races have been invited to participate in this question-and-answer event. More ... The City of Gulf Breeze Community Shoreline Cleanup will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon at Shoreline Park South. All citizens are invited to participate in cleaning up the town's shorelines. Students in need of community service hours especially are encouraged to participate. Certificates for community service hours will be provided. More ... Katy Forrer was given a surprise 85th birthday party by her husband, Frits, on Sept. 13 at the pavilion in the National Seashore Live Oaks Park. A huge American flag and a banner exclaiming "Happy Birthday Katy" adorned the pavilion. More ... Betty Archer Allen's recent Gulf Breeze News series about the filming of Jaws 2 in our area is attracting attention from across the pond. A production crew based in the United Kingdom is producing a follow-up to the 2002 documentary 'Summer of the Shark' about the 2001 shark attacks and the ensuing media frenzy surrounding them. More ... Pam Randle/Gulf Breeze News Jackie Barclay, co-ower of The Blake at Gulf Breeze, an assisted living and retirement community in Midway, welcomed dignitaries, guests and friends to an open house event Sept. 20. Here, Barclay stands in the formal dining room, which is filled with exquisite furnishings and decorative accents. The Blake's grand opening was scheduled for early October. The Gulf Breeze location is to be one of several similar assisted living and retirement communities in the region. For more information about The Blake, log on to www.BlakeLiving.com or call 934-4306. More ... The Santa Rosa County School Board unanimously has granted another 30-day extension to the bidders on the property the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce calls home. Last week, Board attorney Paul Green told members that a $100,000 non-refundable goodfaith deposit finally was brought to his office to hold the property. More ... The Rotary Club of Gulf Breeze will hold its annual Reverse Raffle from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 on Oct. 21 at Apple Annie's in Seville Quarter in Pensacola. The grand prize is $4,000 in cash; second prize is $1,000; and third prize if $500. Proceeds from the event will be used within Gulf Breeze for education and community projects, including the Rotary Scholarship fund. More ... When you are looking at your budget, and looking for ways to go green and save money at the same time, don't underestimate the value of staying home and creating your own back yard retreat! More ... What are the latest, greatest, most energy efficient "green" building techniques and appliances? What can the average homeowner do to live green and conserve energy? Gulf Power has plenty of free advice - from changing a lightbulb to changing your entire heating and cooling system. More ... The Santa Rosa County Firefighters' Association and local fire departments are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association from Oct. 5-11 to urge Santa Rosa residents to "Prevent Home Fires" during Fire Prevention Week. More ... Pam Brannon/Gulf Breeze News The Santa Rosa School Board honored several schools last week as 5-Star Gold Schools, with most of the schools honored being from th south end of the county, including: (left to right) Holley-Navarre Intermediate School represented by Principal Liz West, Oriole Beach Elementary represented by Principal Dawn Alt, Gulf Breeze Middle School represented by Richard Cobb, and Gulf Breeze High represented by Angie Donlan. West Navarre Middle also was honored. More ... Navarre Beach's 8th Annual Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 at Navarre High School. The Navarre Area Board of Realtors and NHS are co-hosting the event with proceeds benefiting various under-funded student clubs and activities. More ... The Lupus Support Network of the Pensacola Bay Area will hold a yard sale Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon at 1108 Airport Boulevard behind Barnes and Noble. There will be computers, printers, household goods, jewelry, furniture, toys, books, clothes and more. More ... |
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