Gulf Breeze, FL

PDF of print edition GBHS teachers protest block vote BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News vici@gulfbreezenews.com       After teachers' votes were tallied on Jan. 14, it appeared that a 76 percent vote in favor of teaching a six period day would be over-ruled by the minority and the 2008 Gulf Breeze High School (GBHS) schedule would change to a four-class block schedule. More ... If homestead passes, taxes may rise BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com       The marketing effort being put forth by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida legislature sounds enticing: vote to approve the constitutional amendment on January 29 and you can double your homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000. More ... Sansom: Florida faces economic woes BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com       Ray Sansom, the incoming speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, was the guest speaker at the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce January Breakfast. Sansom, brother of Gulf Breeze resident Randy Sansom, represents district 4 in parts of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. More ... Giuliani makes campaign stop in GB      Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, right, is greeted by current Gulf Breeze Mayor Lane Gilchrist, left. Giuliani is flanked by campaign supporters Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, Jr. and former FEMA director Joe M. Allbaugh. Giuliani made a campaign stop at the Gulf Breeze Fire and Rescue ... More ... City seeks public input for parks BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News Scott@gulfbreezenews.com       Gulf Breeze residents were presented with an opportunity that many communities could never dream of. The City of Gulf Breeze may receive a large sum of money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). More ... Car burglar strikes Sunday in Tiger Point area STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com       Several businesses were burglarized in the Tiger Point area Sunday. The burglaries occurred at the Gulf Breeze Church of Christ, Santa Rosa Shores Baptist Church, IHOP and Waffle House. The burglaries occurred while churchgoers were inside during services and while patrons were dining inside the ... More ... Midway FD's tax plan goes to voters BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com       As of Tuesday, it is up to the voters in the Midway Fire District to decide how much fire protection they can afford. As firefighters knock on doors telling residents the value of paid, professional fire protection and advanced life support, another group is fighting the new assessment, primarily... More ...