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Published March 11, 2010
The Pensacola Beach Volleyball Club’s 17-under team was perfect in their inaugural Spike and Splash Tournament, beating the Mobile Storm 25-17, 25-13 in the championship game Sunday at Navarre High School.
PBVC Barracudas 25-25, Volleyball Pensacola 16-18
Dolphin soccer seniors commit to playing college ball
Published March 11, 2010
In what could be the first two of several, GBHS Dolphin soccer seniors Jack Begley and Hayes Sperry signed paperwork to play college soccer last week.
Sports Schedule
Published March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11
Tennis at Catholic, 3 p.m.
Softball vs. Washington
(JV 5 p.m., Var. 7)
Ninth grade baseball at
Pace, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 12
Track at Pace
Invitational, 10 a.m.
Baseball vs. PHS (JV 5,
Var.
Lady Dolphins take second in Gulf Shores Dolphin Classic
Published March 11, 2010
The destination may not have been what the Lady Dolphin softball team had wanted, but it was far outweighed by the journey they took in last weekend’s Gulf Shores Dolphin Classic.
Gulf Breeze won six games in two days before losing to Fairhope 8-1 in Saturday's championship game.
GBHS stays unbeaten in district
Published March 11, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Dolphin baseball team got a two-hit, 11-strikeout performance from Ben Lively in a 13-0, five-inning win at Washington to improve to 3-0 in District 1- 4A play.
Lively needed only 73 pitches to get the win, walking only two in the game.
Dolphin lifters edge Navarre 45- 44; improve to 2-0 on season
Published March 11, 2010
The GBHS boys weightlifting team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 45-44 win over Navarre in Gulf Breeze on March 3.
Gulf Breeze's results are as follows:
119 lb. class - 1) Tyler Manning (135 lbs. bench press, 120 lbs. clean and jerk - 255 total), 2) Devin Jones (100/95 - 195).
Ninth grade basketball team award winners
Published March 11, 2010
Junior varsity basketball team award winners
Published March 11, 2010
SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF WEEK
Published March 11, 2010
GBHS tennis teams win a pair
Published March 11, 2010
The Gulf Breeze boys and girls tennis team recorded back to back wins over a pair of Panama City-based teams last week.
Junior GBHS Diamond Girls
Published March 11, 2010
Excellent at Edgewater
Published March 11, 2010
GBHS track teams compete at Washington Invitational
Published March 11, 2010
The Gulf Breeze High track teams were one of 10 teams competing in the Washington High School Invitational Saturday. Austin Droogsma (discus) and Briana Santiago (triple jump) brought home first places for GBHS. The list of results are as follows:
Breezers help West Florida 18s to runner-up place in Capital City Challenge
Published March 11, 2010
The West Florida Volleyball Club 18’s took second place at the recent North Florida Volleyball Academy Capital City Challenge in Tallahassee.
In pool play, they beat the Tampa Bay Raptors 25-18, 25-9 and the Pensacola Beach Volleyball Club’s U17s 25-21, 25- 22. They lost to the Elite North Florida Volleyball Academy 25-10, 25-18.
Underfunding of school district alarms citizenry
Published March 11, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Board of Directors, Governmental Affairs and Education committees have joined together to send letters on behalf of the Santa Rosa County School District’s 2010 Legislative platform.
These are just a few of the issues of concern:
LET THEM HEAR FROM YOU
Published March 11, 2010
Gov. Charlie Crist
charlie.crist@myflorida.com
Speaker Larry Cretul
larry.cretul@myfloridahouse.gov
Senate President Jeff Atwater
atwater.jeff.web@flsenate.gov
Sen. Don Gaetz
gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov
Sen. Durell Peaden
peaden.durell.web@flsenate.gov
Rep.
Contract dispute headed to hearing
Published March 11, 2010
The Santa Rosa County School District’s teachers’ union has rejected the opinion presented by the Special Magistrate in this year’s contract negotiations with the school district. As a result, both sides will go before a special hearing of the school board Tuesday, March 23.
Womack Oriole Beach’s Non- Instructional Employee of the Year
Published March 11, 2010
Charles Womack is known as ‘Mr. Charlie’ at Oriole Beach Elementary by both teachers and students. It’s been that way almost since he started his custodial job at the school when it opened in 1983.
SRC education funding inequity ludicrous
Published March 11, 2010
As the Florida legislature moves through the 2010 Session, several actions (or inactions) are key to the future of local schools.
At the request of the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce , Santa Rosa School District officials have identified four platform items that will impact the school system – some state-wide, some local. Hopefully, our legislators are listening.
Cartoon
Published March 11, 2010
Chamber president thanks military volunteers
Published March 11, 2010
On behalf of the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and 2010 Gala Committee, I would like to thank and commend the outstanding service provided by the NATTC Pensacola Mech Department, Airframes Division volunteers and their supervisor, AM2 (AW) Greg Ammon, at our annual 2010 Awards Gala fundraiser held at New World Landing in Pensacola on Feb. 20.
Price at pump continues to inch upward in March
Published March 11, 2010
Average retail gasoline prices in the Pensacola/Gulf Breeze area have risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75 a gallon on Monday. This compared with the national average that had increased 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.74 a gallon, according to gasoline price Web site PensacolaGasPrices.com.
On the Spot:
Published March 11, 2010
WHERE WE PUT PEOPLE “ON THE SPOT” TO ANSWER A QUESTION “ON THE SPOT.”
Would you consider installing an alternative energy source at your home or business?
MARY HARRISON
Published March 11, 2010
Mary Ruth Harrison, Ph.D., 86, of Gulf Breeze, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a brief illness.
Emergency Reports
Published March 11, 2010
Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue
For the week of Feb. 27 through March 5, Gulf Breeze Fire and Rescue was called for 18 emergencies. These incidents included 12 medical calls, 2 motor vehicle accidents, 2 dispatched and canceled en route, 1 public assistance and 1 activated fire alarm.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report
Published March 11, 2010
Felonies
3/1/2010
Broxson, Cody Lee, W/M, 28, 7200 block of Bonnie Lane, Navarre, violation of probation.
3/2/2010
Sturdivant, Mark Anthony, B/M, 30, 9200 block of Deer Lane, Navarre, violation of probation.
3/3/2010
Gulf Breeze Police Report
Published March 11, 2010
Cars burglarized at school
Lt. Rick Hawthorne of Gulf Breeze Police reported these incidents between Feb. 15 and March 1:
Take steps to prevent accidental poisoning
Published March 11, 2010
Poisoning is one of the leading causes of non-fatal hospitalizations for all age groups, and nearly 90 percent of all childhood poisonings happen in the home.
According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, more than one million of our nation’s children under age 5 are exposed annually to potential poisons such as medicines and typical household chemicals.
LEGALS
Published March 11, 2010
PUBLIC NOTICE
Throngs weigh in on beach master plan
Published March 11, 2010
The crowd attending the Santa Rosa Island Authority’s public input meeting on the proposed Master Plan spilled into the lobby and onto the front steps Friday afternoon.
One by one, speakers took the microphone to weigh in on the plan to create a pedestrian friendly, beautified Pensacola Beach.
Some, like Kip Walker of Gulf Breeze, favored the project.
You can’t trust the obvious
Published March 11, 2010
When driving on a side street recently, I came to a stop sign of a through street. As a good lawabiding citizen, I stopped, looked to the right, and then the left, and on the left was a car approaching with the right turn signal blinking.
Pensacola Beach goes ‘green’ this week for St. Patrick’s Day
Published March 11, 2010
Irish eyes will smile on Pensacola Beach, March 12 through 17 during the Second Annual Go Irish on the Island celebration.
Children’s Events:
Saturday, March 13
10:30 a.m. – Lookin’ for Leprechauns, Tiki Island Golf and Games. Similar to an Easter Egg Hunt. No charge.
Beach Optimists plan 2010 fundraiser
Published March 11, 2010
The Pensacola Beach Optimists selected a “Beach meets Far East” theme for this year’s fundraiser for Pensacola Beach Elementary.
The annual event will be at Flounder’s Chowder House on Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
Spring is in the air!
Published March 11, 2010
Many would-be home sellers are concerned about reduced housing prices, and those who are highly motivated are pulling out all the stops to make their homes more appealing than the competition.
Top 11 Must-Haves for Spring
Published March 11, 2010
Dreaming of spring?
Published March 11, 2010
A harsh winter may have many Americans dreaming of daffodils, green grass and open windows welcoming in fresh air. How will you celebrate a day of warm weather that signifies spring has arrived? Many people will devote the day to spring cleaning.
Some tips for growing easy care orchids
Published March 11, 2010
(ARA) - Think orchids are just for those with green thumbs and garden aprons filled with gadgets and secret instructions?
Think again. Now there are no-fear orchids for everyone that will reward you with fabulous blooms for months on end.
Proper care may help to revitalize damaged citrus trees
Published March 11, 2010
Citrus in the home landscape has gained popularity in Northwest Florida. Like any fruit-bearing plant, proper care is necessary to obtain high quality, delicious fruit. Tending to freeze damage and proper fertilization will be important steps in taking care of your citrus plants this spring and summer.
How to clean those ugly exhaust fans
Published March 11, 2010
Q: How do I clean a kitchen exhaust fan -- the one above the stove? Mine looks really gunky. -- Claire J., Wheeling, W.Va.
The 60-degree factor: What to do when the temperature tells you it's time to get out in the lawn and garden
Published March 11, 2010
(ARA) - Like an alarm clock for our senses and our gardens, the thermometer swelling to 60 degrees awakens us in the spring. We all get the irresistible urge to get outside, birds are chirping, animals come out from hibernation and plants start unfurling their leaves and flowers to color our world.
Hospital to expand to 77 beds
Published March 11, 2010
Gulf Breeze Hospital is preparing to undertake a $5 million expansion project that will create several new staff positions and improve the services offered by the Baptist Healthcare provider.
The expansion project, set to begin in April, includes two phases: the outfitting of two shelled rooms in the current Intensive Care Unit, and the construction of a 10,000-square-foot annex.
Legislature rolls back unemployment compensation tax
Published March 11, 2010
Florida lawmakers promptly passed legislation last week that will help keep Floridians working, prevent layoffs, bring a degree of economic certainty to help create new jobs and foster economic growth in Florida.
County considers regulations for wind-turbine generators
Published March 11, 2010
Santa Rosa County’s first wind turbine now sits in the south end in Midway, atop Midway Mini Storage.
Now Santa Rosa County is trying to figure out what kind of rules and regulations to put in place to allow other wind turbines to be placed within the county, particularly in residential neighborhoods.
Spring Break means teens’ fake ID usage will increase
Published March 11, 2010
It’s Spring Break, and college students from across the country are flocking to the white sandy beaches of the Florida Gulf Coast.
Woodlawn probes potential drug case
Published March 11, 2010
A Woodlawn Beach Middle School student was suspended last Thursday when authorities discovered what was believed to be illegal drugs in the student’s possession.
Winshape Camp coming to Gulf Breeze in summer
Published March 11, 2010
Gulf Breeze is one of 45 cities nationwide selected to host Winshape Camp this year.
Winshape Camps are an outreach ministry founded by Chick-Fil-A founder S. Truett Cathey to bring core values into a fun camping experience.
‘Humidity’ threatens, permeates our lives
Published March 11, 2010
Can you remember back to the cold and very rainy days of January and February? The water level in the retention pond behind our school grew deeper every week. Moisture seemed to wick into everything. I couldn’t seem to get warm.
GOD’S WORD
Published March 11, 2010
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.
Luke 6:37
Duplicate Bridge Club to host tournament
Published March 11, 2010
The Pensacola Duplicate Bridge Club is hosting the City of Five Flags Sectional Tournament on Friday through Sunday, March 12-14, at the Bayview Community Center, 2000 East Lloyd Street in Pensacola.
Vernal equinox announces Spring
Published March 11, 2010
We spring forward to Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 14th, and the new moon falls on March 15th.
If you want to see Venus, look just below and to the right of of the moon in twilight on March 16th, and will be just below i5 on the 17th.
The Vernal Equinox occurs at 12:33 PM on March 20th, announcing the arrival of spring.
Nina, Pinta return to Gulf Coast
Published March 11, 2010
The Pinta and the Nina, replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships, will return to the Gulf Coast March 10 through their early departure Monday morning March 15th.
Gaze at the stars in National Seashore
Published March 11, 2010
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s stargazing programs will held on Friday, March 19 from sunset to 10 p.m. at the Battery Worth Picnic Area at Fort Pickens Area.
Weather permitting, volunteers from the Escambia Amateur Astronomers' Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of the stars, planets and constellations.
Release of commemorative classic tops list for the week
Published March 11, 2010
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Riverwalk Arts Festival calling for artists to take part in annual event
Published March 11, 2010
The Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation, Inc.
Go Irish on the Island this week for St. Paddy’s Day
Published March 11, 2010
Friday, Mar. 12
Go Irish on the Island for St. Paddy’s Day
All eyes will smile at the goods times on Pensacola Beach during the Go Irish on the Beach Island celebration from March 12 to 17.
Arts festival returns to city this weekend
Published March 11, 2010
Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc., and the City of Gulf Breeze will host the 16th annual Celebrate the Arts Festival this weekend.
The two-day family event runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Sculpture, literature, paintings and much more will be on display in the parking lot and inside classrooms at Gulf Breeze High School, 675 Gulf Breeze Parkway.
Local Girl Scouts go ‘CSI’ during field trip
Published March 11, 2010
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) graciously opened its doors to welcome Girl Scout Troop No. 536 from Gulf Breeze on Tuesday, March 2.
The girls are in the process of completing a Studio 2B badge: Uncovering the Evidence. Completion requirements include career exploration.
Holley Navarre seniors plan yummy pancake breakfast
Published March 11, 2010
The Holley Navarre Senior Association will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 13 from 7 until 10:30 a.m. at the E.H. Pullum Senior Center in Navarre, across from the Navarre Library.
Stevenson, Clanton to exchange vows July 17 in Atlanta
Published March 11, 2010
Susie Stevenson Knight of Bay Wind Drive in Gulf Breeze is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Amy “Elizabeth” Stevenson, to Greg Donald Clanton, Ph.D., of Greenville, S.C.
The couple plans to marry July 17 in the First Baptist Church of Atlanta.
Gulf Breeze soldier returns from Afghanistan
Published March 11, 2010
Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Phillips, son of Richard and Jean Phillips of Gulf Breeze, has returned to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska after being deployed to Afghanistan for a year.
Magnolias and White Linen luncheon raises funds for music education
Published March 11, 2010
Every year, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (PSO) offers a wide spectrum of engaging educational experiences for all ages, and they couldn’t do it without the support of the Symphony Guild fundraisers like the Magnolias and White Linen luncheon.
Calendar of Events
Published March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11
Santa Rosa County Commission 9 a.m., County Administrative Center, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton
Santa Rosa County Local Planning Board 6 p.m., County Administrative Center, Milton
Monday, March 15
Shanks receives Certified Financial Planner certification
Published March 11, 2010
Scott Shanks of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Gulf Breeze has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification marks CFP.
Shanks successfully completed CFP Board’s initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial planning coursework and passing a comprehensive examination.
Correction
Published March 11, 2010
21st Gulf Breeze Expo still has openings
Published March 11, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 21st Annual Gulf Breeze Expo on Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800 Shoreline Drive.
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