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Expansion, partnership should spark growth * AppRiver, Avalex Technologies share similar goals, dreams
The recently announced prospect of two INC 5000 technology companies sharing the same business address in Gulf Breeze had AppRiver President and CEO Michael Murdoch speculating on the city's attractiveness for even more business growth. More...
Billings' murders may have been 'hit'
Suspect Pamela Long Wiggins now charged with bigamy
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com

Cable News Network (CNN) reported last Friday that a "source close to the investigation" in the Byrd and Melanie Billings double-murder case is claiming a second motive besides robbery for the home invasion - a contracted hit - is being investigated. More...

Pediatric neurology comes to Gulf Breeze
BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com

By attracting big-name sports stars and hosting cutting-edge seminars, Andrews Institute is making its mark on Gulf Breeze. But just down the street, another medical facility is making just as much of an impact on the small town, but keeping a low profile in the meantime. More...


 Community
• article has image MILITARY
Magnes, others complete training
Army Pvt. Jason S. Magnes has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, More...
• Children's Chorus plans auditions
• article has image St. Ann Catholic Church plans blood drive for leukemia patient Ballinger
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 Island News
• article has image 'It's going to be here a long time'
PENSACOLA BEACH FIRE STATION DEDICATED
Residents and businesses on Pensacola Beach should have fire and rescue service restored within days, not weeks, following a major hurricane now that a new two-story, $3.06 million fire station is operational. More...
• article has image Beach church has come a long way since Ivan
• article has image A chicken can't fly like an eagle
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 Entertainment
• The Club Scene
Thursday 8/6 Bimini Beach Bar Live Entertainment. Paradise Bar & Grill Scott Holt, 6 p.m. Paddy O' Leary's Texas Hold'em 444 Fun, 7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge Tim Spencer, 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie's Ladies Night, 7 p.m. More...
• 'The Tempest' sails into PLT on Aug. 13
• article has image Comedian Ron White takes stage at The Saenger
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 News
• article has image City raises proposed millage rate
The City of Gulf Breeze completed its review of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 after three budget sessions and established the proposed millage rate at 1.9 mills, an increase from last year's millage rate of 1.8 mills. More...
• Silverthorn homeowner confronts burglar
• Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
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 School
• article has image SRCSD: Gulf Breeze enrollments appear 'solid'
Unprecedented back-to-back years of declining enrollment has made staffing determinations difficult for the Santa Rosa County School District (SRCSD) this year. But current enrollment figures at four of five schools in the Gulf Breeze area show stability, prompting district officials to approve teacher hiring at levels commiserate with projected student levels. More...
• Teacher/union negotiations face hurdle
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 Sports
• article has image Ex-Dolphins look to make big splash at Division I schools
While fall football practice at Gulf Breeze begins next week, some former Dolphins from coast to coast are looking to make a big splash for their respective college teams. Leading the way is Doug Baldwin, who had a breakout season last year as a receiver and punt returner at Stanford. Like coach Jim Harbaugh, Baldwin's entering his third year at the Palo Alto, Calif. More...
• article has image Five Questions with boys soccer coach Bruce Savage
• article has image Pfeifler captures first 18-under tennis title
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 Faith
• St. Paul Methodist plans 'camp meetings'
FAITH
St. Paul United Methodist Church of Gulf Breeze is going to one service each Sunday during the month of August, starting Aug. 9 under the theme Good Ole Camp Meeting Days. The public is invited through Aug. 30 to sing some good old church camp songs and worship camp-meeting style. There will be a special musical guest each week. More...
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 Obituaries
• CAROLYN A. LYON
1935-2009
Carolyn Anne Lyon, 74, of Gulf Breeze, passed away July 28, 2009 at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola. Lyon is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard F. Lyon; daughters, Caren L. Jordan of Gulf Breeze and Catharine L. Lyon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven grandchildren and numerous friends. More...
• article has image JOHN A. YELVERTON
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 Seniors
• article has image Only thing worse than wool bathing suit? Wet, sandy one
A current exhibit at the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Museum really took me back. It features one of the worst inventions ever - wool bathing suits. And I actually had to wear one! I know even my 'younger' readers, like those 60 years old or so, will say, "Wool? What were they thinking!? More...
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 Business
• article has image AppRiver, Studer earn honors; Gas prices spike in state, locally
Two Gulf Breeze companies have been recognized by 'Florida Trend' magazine as being among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Florida. AppRiver, an e-mail messaging and Web security company located at 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway, ranked No. 4 among medium-sized businesses. More...
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 Home & Garden
• article has image The DNA of a renovation firm
Have you longed to redo your kitchen or bath? Naturally, everyone would like to have a drop dead gorgeous award winning kitchen and bath. How do you go about finding a designer and construction firm, what are the qualities or makeup that you should look for and what differentiates or makes one firm unique from another? More...
• article has image New kitchen luxuries make entertaining easy
• article has image You can outsmart Mother Nature
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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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