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Santa Rosa County's shame
County courthouse an embarrassment, woefully inadequate
Hardly anyone can argue that the Santa Rosa County Courthouse in Milton is not woefully inadequate. Built in 1927 and last expanded in the 1950s, the aging structure essentially has been upgraded only by piece-meal improvements and additions through the decades. Its small, cramped courtrooms, hallways and restrooms make security a major concern. More...
Another bear captured in Gulf Breeze
Critter was discovered wandering around the Baybridge Office Park
BY JOE CULPEPPER Gulf Breeze News joe@gulfbreezenews.com

For the second time in less than two weeks, a black bear was captured by authorities on the north side of Gulf Breeze Proper. A bear estimated to be 2 to 3 years old and weighing between 225 and 250 pounds was discovered in the Baybridge Office and Residential Park near Taco Bell at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, June 26. More...

GBUMC mission group safe after armed coup
28 people from Gulf Breeze were in third-world country
BY JOE CULPEPPER Gulf Breeze News joe@gulfbreezenews.com

Should Bianca Takacs be instructed this fall to write an essay titled "What I Did on My Summer Vacation," it should make for a pretty good read. More...

 Community
• article has image Sales-tax proposal 'the only way' to fund new courthouse
I have been asked to address the current state of the Santa Rosa County Courthouse. The current courthouse was completed in 1927, making it 82 years old. Through the years, there have been renovations and additions made in an attempt to keep up with the growth the county has experienced. More...
• article has image 30th class reunion brings many old friends together
• article has image Independence Day started with rum ration
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 Island News
• KA BOOM - July 4th 2009
Our nation is having another birthday and there's no better place to celebrate it than Pensacola Beach. With the white sand and blue skies, all you need is a red bathing suit to complete the patriotic picture. More...
• Jr. Lifeguard graduation returns to Opal Beach
• article has image Elks Lodge raises over $2,000 and 13 units of blood for center
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 Entertainment
• article has image 'The Hangover' you won't want to cure
Although the summer has become primarily the domain of special effects blockbusters, there will always be high demand for a few solid feel-good comedies as well. While the ones with the biggest stars inevitably tend to get the most attention, this year it may be a different story. More...
• The Club Scene
• article has image Area prepares to celebrate Independence Day
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 News
• article has image SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR?
The FWC offers these tips to help decrease the possibility for bears in our area: ¦ Bears are looking for food. If you eliminate the food source, the bears will go away. Food sources include garbage cans, bird feeders, barbecue grills, compost piles and pet food. More...
• Gulf Breeze Volunteer Fire Emergency Report
• Midway Fire District Emergency Report
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 School
• article has image Gulf Breeze Elementary fifth graders compete in Elite Mile race
The top eight male and female milers of the fifth grade class of Gulf Breeze Elementary competed in an Elite Mile race recently at Dolphin Stadium. The winners will be remembered on the "wall of fame" until someone breaks their record. Megan Hawkins won the girl's mile with a time of 6:35 and Sam Joyce won the boy's mile with a time of 6:20. More...
• article has image Pedaling for a good cause
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 Sports
• article has image Kasler commits to Auburn
Three-time state champion can sign paperwork in November BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com
Jackie Kasler's phone will start ringing off the hook this week, but she'll have some bad news for all college coaches - her mind's made up. Kasler, a three-time state champion at Gulf Breeze High, verbally committed to Auburn University on June 22. Although a verbal commitment isn't binding, chances are slim Kasler will be swayed. More...
• article has image Nowak to swim for Florida Atlantic
• July 17 date for FHSAA hearing
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 Faith
• article has image Santa Rosa Shores Baptist plans events
Santa Rosa Shores Baptist Church has two major events going on next week. Vacation Bible School begins Monday, July 6 and will run through Friday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Lots of fun and learning will be experienced by the young children of the community. More...
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 Obituaries
• HELEN GARDNER
1926-2009
Helen Entrekin Gardner, 82, a long-time resident of Gulf Breeze, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2009, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born Sept. 18, 1926 in Biloxi, Miss., to the late James and Bonnie Entrekin, she is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Robert L. "Bob" Gardner Sr. More...
• THEODORE MARSHALL
• CHERYL P. SHIREY
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 Calendar of Events
• Calendar of Events
Friday, July 3 Independence Day holiday, city, county, state and federal offices closed; Gulf Breeze News offices closed Monday, July 6 Santa Rosa County Commission Committee 9 a.m. More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Fourth of July still worth singing about!
Anticipating all the hoopla of the Fourth of July events ahead reminds me of how much I looked forward each summer to the Fourth of July celebrations "up home." We always spent the holiday in Lititz, Pa., visiting my cousins. More...
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 Business
• article has image Finally, prices heading south
Indicators suggest peak prices probably have maxed out
The national average price of gasoline fell by 5 cents a gallon in the past week. Fuel prices in Florida were down 3 cents during the same period. With high oil inventories and weak demand, 21 of 38 analysts (55 percent) surveyed by Bloomberg each Thursday say they expect oil futures to decline this week. Only eight of 38 expect prices to increase (nine remain neutral). More...
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 Home & Garden
• The Fourth and Fireworks
KABOOM !!!: Saturday July 4th is a day of family fun. The Gulf Side Pavilion will have live music by Richard Bowen from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. followed by The Slammers. "The Shell" on the Portofino Boardwalk will feature the U.A.G. Band from 6 p.m. until the fireworks begin. More...
• article has image All American Summer Favorite
• article has image Enjoy nature's second bloom
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 Opinion
• article has image For 30-somethings, Jackson belongs to us
It was about 5 p.m. last Thursday. I was writing one of the many stories I pen each week when I checked the Internet. I immediately called my sister. When she answers, it's usually, "Hey, J," but this time her greeting was, "I know; isn't it terrible? More...
• article has image How some of Florida's newspapers covered Michael Jackson's death
• article has image On the Spot:
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 Legals
• LEGALS
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TARPON IV LLC holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. More...
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