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Published September 9, 2010
Average retail gasoline prices in Pensacola rose 0.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.54 a gallon on Sunday. This compared with the national average that had fallen 0.2 cents in the last week to $2.68, according to gasoline price Web site PensacolaGasPrices.com.
Calendar of Events
Published September 9, 2010
Thursday, Sept. 9
Gulf Breeze Chamber Business Development Committee 8-9 a.m., Chamber Conference Room, 409 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Santa Rosa County Commission Regular 9 a.m., County Administrative Center, Commissioner's Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton
Countdown to 50: Gulf Breeze historical tidbits
Published September 9, 2010
On Aug. 10, 2011, Gulf Breeze will celebrate its golden anniversary as a city. As part of Gulf Breeze News’ countdown to this milestone occasion, we will begin publishing weekly tidbits of historical significance about the city of Gulf Breeze. Check Page 4A of each week’s paper for the latest installment.
St. Francis honors ‘angel’ Moore
Published September 9, 2010
Esther Moore, the resident angel of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf breeze, turned 96 on Aug. 28. Moore is still beautiful and continually well-groomed even when she isn’t feeling well. She recently suffered an accident in her home and broke her left ankle and is temporarily residing at Bay Breeze Nursing Home.
9-11 remembrance is Saturday
Published September 9, 2010
Gulf Breeze American Legion Post 378 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4407 are sponsoring a Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Gulf Breeze’s 9-11 Memorial Park behind Ace Hardware and across from the Andrews Institute.
Members of local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical crews and other first responders will observe a wreath-laying ceremony.
GB Historical Society sets 2010-11 schedule
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Area Historical Society has announced its tentative schedule of programs and Board meetings for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Meetings will be held at Gulf Breeze City Hall on Shoreline Drive on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The programs are as follows:
¦ Sept. 21: Leo Murphy Hagler Field;
Hooray beer!
Published September 9, 2010
One of the best street parties in Pensacola returns to Seville Quarter tonight and tomorrow.
The Emerald Coast Beer Festival – sponsored by the Escambia Bay Homebrewers – features a beer pairing dinner tonight and the popular beer tasting event Friday, Sept. 10.
Emerald Coast Beer Festival Vendor List
Published September 9, 2010
¦ Breweries & Brew Pubs:
A1A Ale Works (St. Augustine, Fla.)
Abita Brewing Co. (Abita Springs, La.)
Back Forty Beer Co. (Birmingham, Ala.)
Bell’s Brewery (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Bold City Brewery (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Boulder Beer Co. (Boulder, Colo.)
Chattahoochee Brewing Co.
PLT ‘All Shook Up’ over 74th Season
Published September 9, 2010
The director who staged Pensacola Little Theatre’s hit productions of “The Producers” and “Seussical” is back with a musical that weaves songs made famous by Elvis Presley into a story of small town love in the 1950s.
Performances dates for the new show, titled “All Shook Up,” are September 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26.
World-renowned classical musicians to perform at annual ‘ClassicFest’ concerts
Published September 9, 2010
“ClassicFest” returns to Christ Church September 10 and 12. Two exciting concerts will feature renowned classical musicians, such as clarinetist Burt Hara, cellist Wilhelmina Smith and violinist Sheryl Staples.
The Friday, September 10, concert begins at 7:30 p.m. – featuring the following pieces:
¦ Schubert String Trio in Bflat, D471.
Art Praha features talented local bronze sculptor Sept. 13
Published September 9, 2010
Art Praha Galerie will feature Linda H. King’s "Body Rhythms" from September 13 through November 15.
Art Praha Galerie is celebrating its second anniversary and features one of the most talented bronze sculptors in Florida, Linda H. King of Valparaiso.
Drink beer, see stars and hear messages from the other side
Published September 9, 2010
Friday, Sept. 10
Get a taste of the Emerald Coast BeerFest
The Emerald Coast Beer Festival, sponsored by the Escambia Bay Homebrewers, is held at 6 p.m. at Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola.
Methodist Women enjoy annual ‘picnic’
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze United Methodist Women held their annual summer picnic on Aug. 26 in the Fellowship Hall.
Friday night lights
Published September 9, 2010
A large crowd turned out Friday night at Dolphin Stadium to ring in a new football season as Gulf Breeze High fought hard in a 34-6 loss to county rival Milton.
Spirit and enthusiasm spilled over from the school’s first pep rally of the season hours earlier as Coach Chris Nemith unveiled this year’s fighting Dolphins.
Landfair to succeed Fulford on City Council
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze City Council will welcome a new face this winter.
David Landfair of Bay Cliffs Road will succeed respected civic leader and two-term Councilman Richard (Dick) Fulford, who decided not to seek reelection in Nov. 2 general election.
Billings case yields arrests
Published September 9, 2010
The additional arrests that State Attorney Bill Eddins had suggested were forthcoming in the Billings murder case came down last Friday in Mississippi.
Barona benefit nets $13,000-plus
Published September 9, 2010
Fed Barona, the Gulf Breeze man who suffered a severe spinal cord injury July 10 in a diving accident at Pensacola Beach, is expected to return home from the hospital today.
When he arrives, he’ll do so knowing he and his school teacher wife, Heather, have the best wishes of the community behind them.
Andrews’ virtual world is expanding
Published September 9, 2010
The Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze and Baptist Health Care of Pensacola are teaming up with a leading health technology company and faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to combat the epidemic of sports injuries plaguing young athletes around the world.
Bowen’s has quality gear for your sport
Published September 9, 2010
Many parents of athletes celebrated when a new sporting goods store opened in Gulf Breeze in August, because it meant they could get the quality goods they need from David Bowen's Sporting Goods store without driving to the other locations in Pensacola, Pace or Mobile.
Lowes executive sees growth in midst of economic challenges
Published September 9, 2010
Despite several hurricanes in the local area in the past six years, and defying the national economic downturn that started nearly two years ago, Lowe’s has survived and is growing.
Covenant Hospice wins Excellence in Patient Care Award
Published September 9, 2010
Covenant Hospice, based in Pensacola, has been chosen to receive an Excellence in Patient Care award given by the Studer Group. The not-for-profit organization will receive the award, which will be presented at the 8th annual What’s Right in Health CareSM conference, for its exemplary overall service results.
SREF run/walk across Garcon Pt. bridge Oct. 23
Published September 9, 2010
Sign up now for the Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF) third annual “Connecting Education in Santa Rosa County” run/walk across the Garcon Point Bridge.
Here are a few fast, frugal fall fix-ups
Published September 9, 2010
(ARA) – The ebbing sun and dropping mercury in the garden thermometer signal the end of summer. The shorter, cooler days also mean you might be coming back inside from the great outdoors to discover your home could use a little pizazz. After all, you spent the past few months soaking up the rays while you worked and played in your yard rather than inside the house.
Cut heating costs with simple home decor changes and home improvements
Published September 9, 2010
(ARA) - Saving money never goes out of style, especially when it comes to home utility bills. With a scorching summer drawing to a close and last winter's deep freeze looming in their minds, many Americans are already looking for ways to curtail energy costs this winter.
Laurel wilt laying waste to redbay trees
Published September 9, 2010
Redbay is a unique tree of the southern and southeastern United States. It’s known to be a host for the caterpillar of the palamedes, Schaus and spicebush swallowtail butterflies. It is browsed upon by deer and bear and the fruit is a favorite for many birds, including quail and turkey.
Fall ceramic tile trends go bold and beautiful
Published September 9, 2010
(ARA) – Trendy and timeless, practical and whimsical, durable and beautiful – when it comes to building materials, ceramic tile wins the heart of many a designer and homeowner for its ability to offer the best of many worlds. Technological advances and passionate designers have carried modern ceramic tile a long way from the basic, utilitarian looks of yesteryear.
Here we go a-paddling
Published September 9, 2010
Crowds flocked back to Pensacola Beach for the Labor Day weekend, and it was no surprise that the ‘Anything That Floats’ contest staged by Bamboo Willie’s on Sunday was one of the top draws.
Wannabe sailors of all ages took to the waters of Santa Rosa Sound to battle for homemade floatation domination in what many labeled as ‘bathtub races.’
I came from Alabama, but I can’t assume everybody else did
Published September 9, 2010
A friend of mine posted a record of all the out-of-state license plates she saw on Sunday afternoon before Labor Day: OK, GA, MS, NC, OH, VA, AZ, LA, AK, TX, and AL. Now, those are just the ones that she saw! We couldn’t have had better weather and it seems we had a great turnout for our beloved beach this holiday weekend. There were a lot of folks in from out of town.
Legals
Published September 9, 2010
NOTICE OF
APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TUBA IV LLC holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of Issuance, the Description of property, and Name(s) in which it is assessed is as follows:
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report
Published September 9, 2010
Felonies
9/1/2010
Flanigan, Justin Dale, W/M, 19, 1900 block of Abercrombie Road, Gulf Breeze, burglary and larceny.
Shariati, Christina Shaheen, W/F, 26, 6900 block of Cotton Boll Lane, Navarre, violation of probation.
9/2/2010
Emergency Reports
Published September 9, 2010
Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue
For the week ending Sept. 3, Gulf Breeze Fire and Rescue was called for 22 incidents. These emergencies included 12 medical calls, 2 motor vehicle accidents, 2 hazardous conditions, 1 public assistance and 5 dispatched and canceled en route.
GBPD awaits blood-test results
Published September 9, 2010
Gulf Breeze Police still are awaiting blood test results to determine whether Robert L. Demoranville was intoxicated when he caused a wreck on the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Aug. 29. Demoranville first sideswiped one vehicle before ramming into another car and eventually exiting the bridge into Pensacola.
More Gulf waters opened to fishing
Published September 9, 2010
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Sept. 2 reopened 5,130 square miles of Gulf waters stretching from the far eastern coast of Louisiana, through Mississippi, Alabama, and the western Florida panhandle to commercial and recreational fishing.
The reopening was announced after consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Gulf states.
FWC serves up bonus Gulf red snapper season
Published September 9, 2010
Anglers got good news last week as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission agreed to reopen the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters for eight straight three-day weekends this fall.
Smoke scare at local Pizza Hut
Published September 9, 2010
Teachers’ union decides against lawsuit
Published September 9, 2010
No lawsuit was filed last week by the Santa Rosa County teachers’ union – the Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE) – against the school district as had been threatened.
ALBERT CLARK
Published September 9, 2010
Albert Clark, 91, of Atmore, Ala., and formerly of Gulf Breeze, passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 in Bay Minette, Ala.
Clark was born in Ebro, Fla., on Oct. 28, 1918. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his military service, he lived in Pensacola and moved to Gulf Breeze in 1956, where he lived on East Bay and loved to fish. In 2005, he moved to Atmore.
THOMAS FISHER
Published September 9, 2010
Thomas Jody Fisher, 53, of Gulf Breeze, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010.
Cartoon
Published September 9, 2010
Fulford’s sacrifices paid off for city
Published September 9, 2010
I have had the responsibility and the privilege of covering Gulf Breeze City Council pretty consistently since we founded the Gulf Breeze News in 2001. The weekly meetings might get tiring over the years, but I can honestly say that I usually leave inspired by the volunteer council.
Amendment 2
Published September 9, 2010
Ballot summary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to require the Legislature to provide an additional homestead property tax exemption by law for members of the United States military or military reserves, the United States Coast Guard or its reserves, or the Florida National Guard who receive a homestead exemption and were deployed in the previous year on act
On the Spot:
Published September 9, 2010
Not sure I want to be dancing at age 126
Published September 9, 2010
Last week, Clark and Company made their final appearance for this season at the Seville Square concerts. Since they are long-time favorites of West Florida’s dance music enthusiasts, the dance area in the center of the square was filled to capacity, and guess who was dancing?
GBHS hosts archrival Catholic Friday
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins continue their short and difficult non-district schedule Friday when they host archrival Catholic at 7:30 p.m.
The Crusaders, while being the smallest school in terms of school enrollment on their schedule, are one of the best.
Sports Schedule
Published September 9, 2010
Thursday, Sept. 9
Boys golf at Scenic
Hills, 3:30 p.m.
Girls golf at Marcus
Point, 3:30 p.m.
JV/ninth grade football
at Catholic, 6 p.m.
Volleyball at Milton
(JV 5 p.m., Var. 6)
Friday, Sept. 10
Football vs.
Volleyball roars out of gates to start season
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Lady Dolphin volleyball team had little trouble in rolling to victories in each of their first three matches of the season last week. GBHS (3-0) won all three matches three games to none, winning their nine games by an average score of 25-10.
Lady Dolphins 25-25-25,
Navarre 16-9-10
Grid Iron Gurus
Published September 9, 2010
Several golf, tennis tournaments swing through the Panhandle
Published September 9, 2010
Get out your clubs and racquets for several fun tournaments over the next two weekends – two of which will benefit two great causes.
6th Annual Bud Light Charity Challenge Tennis Tourney
Chip’s Gym hosting fourth annual King of the Beach Saturday
Published September 9, 2010
Chip’s 24 Hour Health and Racquet Club will host the fourth annual King of the Beach Bench Press and Dead Lift Contest at Bamboo Willies Saturday on Pensacola Beach.
There will be a divisions for women, teens, masters 40 years and up plus men’s divisions by weight category.
Cash prizes will be awarded for best bencher, deadlifter and overall.
Dolphin JV football rolls in season opener; ninth graders fall 18-7
Published September 9, 2010
Landon Cagle threw three touchdown passes as the Dolphin junior varsity football team held the Milton Panthers to 40 yards of total offense in a 28-0 Thursday in their season opener.
Short-handed Lady Dolphins drop season opening match
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Lady Dolphin golf team opened the 2010 season Thursday at Tiger Point East against Navarre, Catholic and Milton.
The Lady Dolphins finished six shots behind Catholic (190- 196), while Navarre was third (221) and Milton fourth (223).
Laurin Halstead chipped in for birdie on the ninth hole to finish with a team-low 40 for Gulf Breeze.
Tiger Point wins three of five against NEP to start season
Published September 9, 2010
The Tiger Point juniors scored touchdowns on five of their six offensive possessions as they rolled to a 32-0 season-opening win over Northeast Pensacola Saturday at Tiger Point Park.
The Tigers went 3-2 on Opening Day, with their mini mites (25-0) and mites (40-8) posting victories. Their mighty mites lost to NEP 33-7.
Gulf Coast Youth Sports Association football scores
Published September 9, 2010
Saturday Sept. 4 results
At Allbritton & Gant
Mighty Mites 0 Pace vs. A&G 26
Mini Mites 0 Pace Red vs. A&G 30
Mites 1 Pace Red vs. A&G 0
Midgets 0 Pace Red vs. A&G 30
Juniors 20 Pace vs.
GBSA Blue Midgets, Blue Mites beat Myrtle Grove
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Blue Midgets held off a late charge from Myrtle Grove White to post a 13-6 win on Opening Day of the Gulf Coast Youth Sports Association football season Saturday at Shoreline Park.
The Blue Midgets’ win was one of only two Saturday – GBSA’s Blue Mites (8-0) were also victorious.
Most spirited mascot
Published September 9, 2010
Tournament champs
Published September 9, 2010
Lady Dolphin Volleyball Rec Night September 16
Published September 9, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Lady Dolphin volleyball program will host its Rec Night during their Sept. 16 match with Washington.
GBSA volleyball players who wear their jerseys will get into the game for $1. Students can got in for $2.
Ninth grade and junior varsity players will be throwing out t-shirts, sponsored by Innerlight before and in between the varsity games.
Gulf Coast Youth Sports Association football schedule
Published September 9, 2010
September 11 games
At Allbritton & Gant
Mighty Mites 9:00 Gulf Breeze vs.
A&G
Mini Mites 10:30 Gulf Breeze Blue
vs.
Plenty to Ponder on Week 2 menu
Published September 9, 2010
If you’re like me, you’re probably still stuffed to the brim from the hearty five-day helping of college football Week 1 offered us.
But don’t wimp out now, because Week 2 is serving up one of the most exquisite college football menus in recent memory.
ACC STANDINGS
Published September 9, 2010
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SEC STANDINGS
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Rankings
Published September 9, 2010
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