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
GBPD Report- Feb. 2 – Feb. 8, 2016
GBPD Report- Feb. 2 – Feb. 8, 2016
Tuesday, Feb. 2 At the 1000 block of Shoreline Drive, a traffic stop at 1:23 p.m. on a Gulf Breeze man who was not wearing his seatbelt led to the arrest of the driver (Notice to Appear) for Possession of Marijuana (under 20 grams) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The driver, John Currey, 23, was … read more
Alcohol consumption in Navarre Park?
Alcohol consumption in Navarre Park?
County officials had to blow the dust off of their special events permit policy after the county determined it had outgrown its old set of standards as the area continues to grow. The discussion, brought up at Monday’s commission meeting, centered around the county’s outdated policy that doesn’t differentiate how to charge certain groups in … read more
TDC seeking outside guidance
TDC seeking outside guidance
The Santa Rosa County agency responsible for attracting tourists to Navarre Beach is looking for a little outside direction. At its meeting on Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission discussed a plan from the county’s Tourist Development Council to seek request for qualifications — or RFQs — from consultants to help the group develop a … read more
Festival aims to take local industry national
Festival aims to take local industry national
Organizers of an upcoming music festival spotlighting original music by local bands are hoping the event will boost the Pensacola area’s music industry profile nationally. The Gulf Coast Music Festival happens February 20 at East Milton Fairgrounds. It’s being coordinated by local music promoter DarkHorse Productions. Artists include rock, country, jazz and folk musicians. “We … read more
