Gulf Breeze, FL

PDF of print edition Pardon the construction Growth prompts schools and GB businesses to expand; several projects are wrapping up BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News Scott@gulfbreezenews.com       Gulf Breeze will receive a refreshing face-lift from the completion of several ongoing construction projects in 2008. More ... Navarre residents push for new pass BY HANNAH BUNNING Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com       In 1965 the first Navarre Pass was opened, but it was only two months before Hurricane Betsy blew through the Gulf of Mexico and destroyed it. Ever since then, residents across the county have been working to get the pass reopened. More ... Investigators: beware of Internet predation BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News vici@gulfbreezenews.com       Teens tend to think they are on top of all there is to know about using the Internet and web safety, but the Florida State Attorney's Office wants to make sure they truly understand the potential perils. More ... Midway trims budget BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com       On Tuesday, Jan. 29, voters overwhelmingly denied Midway Fire District's proposal to levy a $224 fee per residential dwelling and a percentage on each square foot on commercial businesses. Additionally, voters approved the measure to increase homestead exemptions, which has the potential to reduc... More ... GB man pleads guilty to hurricane fraud FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com       Gulf Breeze resident Stephen P. Wehner pleaded guilty last week to a federal indictment that charged him with two counts of making false statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA). More ... Celebrating 20 years       Chamber honorees were: Business of the Year, Studer Group; Small Business of the Year, Humbaugh Lift Company; Emerging Business of the Year, Choice Video Services. Volunteer of the Year was Doug Jolly of Qualified Marketing. More ...