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City council tables noise ordinance
By Vici Papajohn
      Developers have hit yet another twist along the path to bring an upscale bar and lounge with evening entertainment to Gulf Breeze. The Gulf Breeze City Council has discussed numerous options for noise-related ordinances, and at the July 16 executive session tabled the second proposal in a week to...
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Good job, Troop 11!
      Twenty-six members of Troop 11 from Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church attended Camp Daniel Boone near Asheville, N.C., on July 5-12. The group included 12 new scouts, who participated in the program called "Goin' Great the First Year," including a swim test in 58- degree waters. More than 100 merit ...
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Pets susceptible to snake bites now
Reptiles move more during summer
BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News scott@gulfbreezenews.com
      Cold-blooded animals, including venomous snakes, are most active during the summer months, and your family pet could be bitten if the proper precautions are not taken. Bites could be deadly if antivenin, which is in short supply, is not quickly administered.
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2008 Seafood Festival poster artist named
Gulf Breeze News
      Mary Ann Schaff has been selected as the Fiesta of Five Flags Association's 31st Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival poster artist. The 31st Annual posters will be available for sale for $25 at the official merchandise booth during the 2008 Pensacola Seafood Festival on Sept. 26-28 at Seville Squar...
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GB Toastmasters achieve highest award
Gulf Breeze News
      The Gulf Breeze Toastmasters club fulfilled the requirements necessary to earn President's Distinguished status for the period July 2007 to June 2008, it's charter year. Through the governing requirements of Toastmasters International, annual parameters are set for club success plans. The highest...
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Republican Women to hear candidates
      The Santa Rosa Republican Women's Network will meet Tuesday, July 29, at 11:30 a.m. at the Tiger Point Country Club in Gulf Breeze. Speakers will be the candidates for School Superintendent and School Board, District 2. Cost of the lunch is $16. For reservations, e-mail SPassport@aol.com. All Rep...
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Humes-Brown hired from UWF program
      The University of West Florida's Hometown Heroes Teach program, designed to help wounded and disabled military veterans receive their Florida teacher certification, announced that one of its participants has been hired by Holley- Navarre Primary School, as a firstgrade teacher for the upcoming sc...
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Registration open at Pensacola JC
      Registration now is under way for Pensacola Junior College's fall semester. Students can select from four sessions: Session A (16 weeks) is Aug. 25 through Dec. 18; Session B (8 weeks) is Aug. 25 through Oct. 20; Session C (13 weeks) is Sept. 16 through Dec.
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Local soldier ends basic training
      Air Force Airman Bre A. Shaw of Gulf Breeze has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Shaw is the daughter of Rebecca and Thomas Van Pelt of Green Briar Circle in Gulf Breeze. She is a 2007 graduate of Gulf Breeze High School.
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Outstanding teamwork
      Two Midway Fire District firemen were recognized for outstanding interdepartment service. Lt. James Chandler (far left) and Paramedic James Skipper (far right) responded to a water rescue, two brush fires endangering residential homes and a motor vehicle rollover, all of which occurred within minu...
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Whiting golf event set to fund Honor Flights
Gulf Breeze News
      The Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Golf Classic at NAS Whiting is scheduled for Friday, July 25. Proceeds will go toward sending every Santa Rosa County World War II veteran on an Emerald Coast Honor Flight to see the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Covenant Hospice solicits support
      Covenant Hospice of Pensacola is seeking area businesses to participate in this year's Evening of Comedy. Auction items, such as gift certificates and artwork, and table sponsorships are needed to support the 14th Annual Evening of Comedy Benefiting Covenant Hospice, to be held Saturday, Aug. 2, ...
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Exchange students search for homes
      AYUSA is looking for caring families who wish to open their home and share in a meaningful exchange with a young person from another country. AYUSA (Academic Year in the USA) is a non-profit organization that works to provide young people with learning experiences that promote cultural appreciati...
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Emerald Coast Women dole out nice donations
Recent disbursements amount to $7,350
      The Emerald Coast Women's Club already has shown its generosity this year by awarding $750 scholarships to three lucky high school graduates and by giving more than $1,000 in gifts to the Children's Home Society.
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