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Midway Fire District approves budget of $2.9 million BY JOE CULPEPPER Gulf Breeze News joe@gulfbreezenews.com 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 mi... More ...
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com 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... More ... Candidates Forum II planned for Oct. 13 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 t... More ... Shoreline cleanup, Internet crime seminar benefit community BRIEFS 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. Certi... More ...
Fun-loving 85-year-old honored with fun party at Live Oaks Park 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 ... GBN's Jaws 2 series grabs film industry's attention Gulf Breeze News 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 ensui... 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... More ... School Board OKs another extension BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com 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 off... More ... Rotary plans Reverse Raffle for Oct. 21 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 ed... More ...
Elevate your back yard to a retreat at home 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 ... Live green the energy efficient way 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 ... Prevent home fires with caution 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 Ele... More ... Navarre Beach Car Show set Oct. 18 OUT & ABOUT 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 ... Yard sale to benefit Lupus Network 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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