School district gets “A”
School district gets “A”
It’s hardly ever a surprise anymore for Superintendent of Schools for Santa Rosa County Tim Wyrosdick when he hears back from the state that Santa Rosa County is rated an “A” district. As a matter of fact, it’s starting to sound like a broken record. The state released the results last Friday showing the local … read more
GBHS girls’ lacrosse dominates Jaguars
GBHS girls’ lacrosse dominates Jaguars
The Gulf Breeze JV lacrosse team proved that it doesn’t take experience to win a game after they pummeled the West Florida Jaguars Varsity team last Thursday night with an impressive 10-1 win. The game was the first official match of the girls’ regular season, and West Florida almost went scoreless, but a goal by … read more
GB boys take out West Florida, 12-2
GB boys take out West Florida, 12-2
Both the Gulf Breeze boys and girls lacrosse teams were aiming for double digit scores last Thursday night. The girls’ lacrosse team walked away with a 10-1 victory over West Florida, and the boys followed up after the girls’ game with a 12-2 victory over the Jaguars varsity team. In the first quarter, TJ Durst … read more
Girls’ Lacrosse victorious over Eastside
Girls’ Lacrosse victorious over Eastside
Gulf Breeze High School Girls’ Lacrosse varsity team opened up the 2016 season last Friday night with a 9-1 victory over Eastside High School out of Gainesville, Fla. The JV squad played before the varsity and increased its season record to 3-0 after defeating Eastside 13-6. The Lady Dolphins wasted no time putting points on … read more
Dolphin girls tower over Escambia in 6th inning to close out win, 3-0
Dolphin girls tower over Escambia in 6th inning to close out win, 3-0
The Gulf Breeze softball team overcame a gridlocked contest against Escambia High School last Friday night with a trio of runs in the 6th inning to win the game 3-0. The Dolphins were neck-and-neck with the Gators the first five innings, registering 14 hits in the game compared to Escambia’s six. Gator Hanna Driscoll batted … read more
Commissioners to discuss details of another sales tax referendum
Commissioners to discuss details of another sales tax referendum
The Santa Rosa County Commission is set to discuss the details of a referendum asking citizens — once again — to increase the county’s sales tax to fund local projects. In November 2014, voters rejected a 1 percent percent sales tax increase by 52 to 48 percent. That money would have been used to fund … read more
Breezers to be featured on National TV
Breezers to be featured on National TV
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11New International Version (NIV) On February 12, The 700 Club television show will feature a Gulf Breeze couple’s romantic story of how their faith … read more
Term limit proposal shot down
Term limit proposal shot down
“Let the people decide.” That was the synopsis coming from former city councilman Dan Kopack, a former Mayor, and current council members at Wednesday’s City of Gulf Breeze Executive Committee meeting when the topic of term limits for council members and the Mayor came before the board. Mayor Pro Tem Joe Henderson pushed the proposal … read more
Islanders on hook for $5M project price tag
Islanders on hook for $5M project price tag
Property owners on Navarre Beach could be responsible for roughly $5 million of a planned beach renourishment project under a funding program discussed Feb. 11 by Santa Rosa County Commissioners. Current plans call for 1.6 million cubic yards of sand to be placed on 4.1 miles of Navarre Beach at a total cost of about $17.3 … read more
Electronic kiosks to tackle crime, keep citizens alerted
Electronic kiosks to tackle crime, keep citizens alerted
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is adding additional staff to tackle crime around the county and it’s not costing them a dime. Their new recruits? Its citizens. The sheriff’s office recently announced their plans to erect an “Electronic Crime Fighter” in every Walmart throughout the county. The electronic kiosk, called “The Community Pro-tektor” will … read more
