Alcohol sales could be extended
Alcohol sales could be extended
The City of Gulf Breeze is looking to boost the local economy by aligning alcohol sales start hours with the unincorporated parts of Santa Rosa County. At Thursday night’s Executive Committee meeting, city council was expected to discuss the issue, which is expected to be brought forward for the first reading on August 1 and … read more
Doing Business Right: July 29, 2016
Doing Business Right: July 29, 2016
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade? – Benjamin Franklin How many of you remember Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story”? I would make sure I was in the car at noon because I looked forward to getting details. The truth was, I thought I was … read more
Blackhawk Memorial moves closer to completion
Blackhawk Memorial moves closer to completion
Setbacks have pushed back the completion date of the Leadership Santa Rosa Class 29 project a few more months, but progress is being made. Earlier this week, Leadership Class 29 spokesman Rich Aloy announced that the artist, Randy New, has progressed the sculpture to the “Lost Wax” phase of construction at a foundry in Fairhope, … read more
Coast Guard searching for missing swimmer
Coast Guard searching for missing swimmer
The U.S. Coast Guard is scouring Navarre Beach for a missing swimmer who went out for his daily swim and never returned. Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report at 6:18 p.m. yesterday that Jay Wiley Evans, a 64-year-old Caucasian male, had not returned from his daily swim off of Navarre Beach. Currently, Coast Guard … read more
City: Bay bridge lacks appeal
City: Bay bridge lacks appeal
After viewing the conceptual drawings of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge that were submitted by contract winner Skanska USA Civil Southeast last week, City of Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser said the bridge design is adequate enough to serve its purpose. “The design, which was selected, accomplished the function of getting cars from one side … read more
New Deputy City Manager named
New Deputy City Manager named
It’s been almost 3 months since Deputy City Manager Curt Carver left his throne at the City of Gulf Breeze. And last Friday, City Manager “Edwin” Buz Eddy made a final decision on his replacement. Samantha Abell, 39, will serve as the new Deputy City Manager for Gulf Breeze starting soon. Abell spent the last … read more
Why does the DEP want more carcinogens in our water?
Why does the DEP want more carcinogens in our water?
Unless you just really like a little extra cancer-causing chemicals in your fish and shellfish, you may want to pay close attention to a decision that will be made this coming Tuesday, July 26 in Tallahassee. The Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP), better known as “Don’t Expect Protection”, will ask for final approval from … read more
A bridge to the past
A bridge to the past
A new Yellow River Bridge is under construction as part of the expansion of Highway 87 South from a two-lane road to a four-lane divided highway. Before bridge construction began, a team of researchers excavated an area in the right of way near the planned new bridge’s landing, where three homes and a store owned … read more
Locals earn Eagle Scout badge
Locals earn Eagle Scout badge
The eagle soars high and seeks to rest only upon the lofty peaks. As an Eagle Scout, you too must soar high. You must not swerve from the path of duty. Your ideals must be lofty. You must strive to obtain that which is the highest and noblest in life. Last Saturday, four Boy Scouts … read more
State Attorney’s Office: Phone call to Dannheisser did not violate Sunshine Law
State Attorney’s Office: Phone call to Dannheisser did not violate Sunshine Law
A phone call made to Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser almost landed Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson in hot water earlier this month. Robinson, who is the chairman for the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization, was cleared of allegations last Friday that he violated the state’s Sunshine Law after he called Dannheisser outside of a TPO … read more
