Gulf Breeze eyeing drone ordinance
Gulf Breeze eyeing drone ordinance
You see them everywhere. Buzzing around above your head at football games, in parks, and even over the beach. But those pesky plastic birds could be hit with a dose of reality within the coming weeks. The Gulf Breeze City Council discussed considering a drone ordinance at last Wednesday’s Executive Committee meeting, which could help … read more
City’s Stormwater, Traffic Calming Task Force disband
City’s Stormwater, Traffic Calming Task Force disband
The City of Gulf Breeze and board members representing the city’s Stormwater Task Force and Traffic Calming Task Force have decided that they’ve done all they can do to address problems in the city in relation to their respected duties. At last Wednesday’s Executive Committee meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, City Manager Edwin “Buz” … read more
Benefit run to feature a splash of color
Benefit run to feature a splash of color
This year, the Quentin Cooper Liver Life 5K will feature a splash of color thanks to an idea from the Gulf Breeze High School Student Government Association. Madison Owens spoke to Gulf Breeze City Council last Wednesday at their Executive Committee meeting about utilizing colored chalk during the race, which is in it’s 5th year. … read more
HGTV to film in Gulf Breeze
HGTV to film in Gulf Breeze
If you’re out and about in Gulf Breeze Proper within the coming weeks and happen to run into a film crew, don’t be alarmed. At Wednesday’s Executive Committee meeting, city council learned that a production crew with cable channel Home and Garden Television (HGTV) will be filming an episode of Beach Hunters in Gulf Breeze … read more
Local team snags 10 ft. Mako
Local team snags 10 ft. Mako
A local fishing group that gives back to area veterans snagged their first big catch of the year last Saturday: a 10 ft. 2 inch Mako Shark from the white sands of Navarre Beach. The estimated 600 pound shark was hauled in by the American Yakers fishing team based out of Navarre. Founders Chester Gamble … read more
City of Gulf Breeze backing tax renewal
City of Gulf Breeze backing tax renewal
The City of Gulf Breeze is backing a proposed one-half cent sales tax renewal that could help bring new schools to Santa Rosa County. The City unanimously agreed at their Wednesday Executive Committee meeting that they would follow in the same footsteps of their predecessors in 1997 who adopted a resolution supporting an increased sales … read more
Fire rips through Tiger Point home
Fire rips through Tiger Point home
Local fire stations responded to a fire in Tiger Point late last Friday night, which ripped through a home, rendering it a total loss. The blaze started at around 10:30 p.m. at the brick home, located at the 1500 block of Redfish Point Road, just west of the Garcon Point Bridge. It quickly tore through … read more
It’s not your grandmother’s school – February 3, 2017
It’s not your grandmother’s school – February 3, 2017
So, just what is choice? It’s the buzzword bantered about by those who want you to believe they care about your children. And if you don’t agree with their “choice,” then they accuse you of being the one who doesn’t care. Choice is defined as, “the act of deciding between two or more options,” and … read more
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and it is the perfect time to refocus on your heart health. Heart disease and stroke cause 1 out of every 3 deaths in women each year, which is more than all cancer combined! This is a tragic number, but even more so when you consider that the American Heart … read more
Job fair seeking local businesses
Job fair seeking local businesses
Navarre High School is searching for local businesses that are looking to hire employees. Those businesses can attend the 5th annual Navarre High School Job Fair on February 7. Businesses located in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Escambia counties are encouraged to contact John Mirra for information on how they can represent their business at the … read more
