Local News - Gulf Breeze News
Published February 4, 2012
Jeff Baugus said his first thought was “No Way!” when the local paparazzi and Santa Rosa County School District Superintendent came sweeping into his Woodlawn Beach Middle School classroom last Friday morning.
Baugus knew he was one of the finalists for the county’s Teacher of the Year Award, but said he could not believe it when he realized he was the winner.
FDOT Secretary: New bridge will be tolled
Published February 4, 2012
Short of local area governments planning ahead of the new bridge construction to initiate local sales or gas taxes to raise the $102-$106 million dollars required for the “local share” for the new Pensacola Bay Bridge construction, expect a toll.
3 Gulf Breeze schools rank among state’s Top 40
Published February 4, 2012
The Florida Department of Education on Monday released a numerical ranking of the state’s 3,078 public and charter schools grouped by elementary, middle, high and combination schools.
Three Gulf Breeze schools received Top 40 rankings, led by Gulf Breeze Middle school at No. 18 among the state’s middle schools.
Fire tax approved; Romney wins P-22
Published February 4, 2012
Midway residents Tuesday gave their local fire officials the OK to raise the tax millage rate by two-tenths of a percent in 2013 and annually over the next 10-12 years.
Oxygen cylinder explodes in trash truck
Published February 4, 2012
A truck driver for the Waste Pro garbage collection service suffered minor injuries while surviving a major scare on Tuesday, Jan. 24, when two explosions rocked his vehicle.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report
Published February 4, 2012
Felonies
1/24/2011
Yager, Nicole Lynn, W/F, 29, 5400 block of Stage Coach Trail, Gulf Breeze, failure to appear.
1/25/2011
Emergency Reports
Published February 4, 2012
GB Fire & Rescue
For the week ending Jan. 28, Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue was called for 14 incidents. These emergencies included 10 medical emergencies, 1 trash fire, 2 motor vehicle accidents, and 1 mutual aid to Midway Fire District.
Police Report
Published February 4, 2012
Sticky notes on a car might be a prank that is worthy of posting on a video sharing site, but it wasn’t all that funny to the car owner.
The car, parked on Shoreline Drive, got wet during the night, causing ink in the notes to bleed onto the car, potentially damaging the paint. The owner filed a complaint of criminal mischief with the Gulf Breeze Police Department.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Published February 4, 2012
Thursday, February 2
SRC North End Tourist Development Committee
8:30 a.m., Santa Rosa County Chamber of
Commerce, 5247 Stewart Street, Milton
Friday, February 3
Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce Education
Committee 11:30 a.m., Pensacola State College
So
School district to change Code of Conduct to include synthetics
Published February 4, 2012
Gulf Breeze High had one student expelled at last week’s school board meeting for being under the influence of marijuana.
Altogether there were seven students expelled from high schools and middle schools across the county, with three for prescription drug possession and two for spice possession, as well as one for possession of an assault air gun.
School Board wants to explore legalities before possible land sale
Published February 4, 2012
The fate of the property under the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce is still in limbo. The property at 409 Gulf Breeze Parkway is owned by the Santa Rosa County School Board. The City of Gulf Breeze has let the school district know the City would like to buy it.
TEAM director Anderson gets termination notice from board
Published February 4, 2012
The Executive Director of TEAM Santa Rosa Economic Development Council, Cindy Anderson, received a 60-day notice of termination Monday from Board Chairman Dave Hoxeng.
“None of the TEAM Board of Directors wanted to fire Cindy Anderson. No way did we want to fire her – or any of the staff of TEAM,” Hoxeng told Gulf Breeze News on Tuesday.
Children’s Chorus chosen for D.C. performance
Published February 4, 2012
When the National Modeling and Simulation Coalition convenes in Washington, D.C., next week, it will feature some of the brightest visionaries in manufacturing, defense, education, energy, medicine and healthcare.
They will gather at the L’Enfant Hotel to formulate an action plan to broaden the depth of modeling and simulation in technology and industry.
First Monday Jazz Jam Session resumes to Unique Café
Published February 4, 2012
The Jazz Society of Pensacola (JSOP) will present its monthly First Monday Jazz Jam Session on Monday Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Unique Café, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway.
The Jazz Jam generally brings in a full house of musicians and music lovers. Full menu service is available as well as a full bar.
Property Appraiser to assist with Homestead process
Published February 4, 2012
Greg Brown, Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser, will be accepting Homestead Exemption applications as well as scheduling appointments in Gulf Breeze and Navarre on Monday, Feb. 6.
Walk-in appointments are welcome on a first-come, firstserved basis. To make an appointment, please call 983- 1898; for all other services, call 983-1880.
Cartoon
Published February 4, 2012
Stop ‘improving’ Pensacola Beach
Published February 4, 2012
Anyone that has enjoyed the natural beauty, convenience, and the amazing quality of life enhancement that we are blessed with across our $1 Toll Bridge, needs to be alarmed over what our Escambia County Commissioners and SRIA officials are getting ready to approve. The $47 million Pensacola Beach Master Plan that was originally almost forced upon us several months ago is back.
On the Spot:
Published February 4, 2012
Pump prices up 18.3 cents in past month
Published February 4, 2012
Average retail gasoline prices in Pensacola rose 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week to an average of $3.43 a gallon Sunday. This compared with the national average that increased 4.5 cents to $3.39 a gallon, according to gasoline price Web site PensacolaGasPrices.com.
Williamson to UPA: County among least-taxed
Published February 4, 2012
Gauging by news announced at the United Peninsula Association’s Jan. 24 meeting at Tiger Point Golf Club, 2012 will be a banner year for the organization.
‘One happy island’
Published February 4, 2012
Paradise is paradise, right? Wrong. I live in a paradise known as Gulf Breeze, Florida, (the gateway to Pensacola Beach). I love every second of it, but complacency can cause even the most appreciative residents to lose sight of the beauty that surrounds them.
Naugas party in their
Published February 4, 2012
Ronnie Dunn will headline beach concert May 12
Published February 4, 2012
Ronnie Dunn, one half of the legendary music duo Brooks & Dunn, the most successful country music partnership in history, will appear May 12 in a concert to be produced on Pensacola Beach by BonfireJam and sponsored by the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA).
SRIA tables vote on Master Plan till Feb. 8
Published February 4, 2012
Beach Elem. is one of Florida’s best
Published February 4, 2012
Pensacola Beach Elementary School is again one of the best schools in the state, rising from 12 places to number 14 in the past year.
With only 144 students, the student to teacher ratio is 1 to 16. The average FCAT math score was 378.7 and the average FCAT reading score was 370.0
Kids and Kritters parade is Feb. 11
Published February 4, 2012
Mardi Gras Circus is the theme of the second annual Kids and Kritters parade on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at Casino Beach Parking Lot.
Kids are free to participate, but must be in costume and bring their own throws. The entry fee for Kritters is $5 each. Details: 850-748-6878.
Question: Would a rose by the name ‘rose-lily’ smell as sweet?
Published February 4, 2012
“I know who you are Daddy. You are George Lincoln” says my little girl this morning. The day before I had been playing with my two girls who love to play make-believe. I already recited what I remembered from the Gettysburg Address, discussed John Wilkes Booth, the Ford Theater, and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Soccer rolls to District 1-3A crown
Published February 4, 2012
Distractions created by the suspension of a teammate two weeks ago did not deter the Gulf Breeze boys soccer team from achieving their first postseason goal for 2012.
Manfredi, Doerr push wrestlers to 2nd place
Published February 4, 2012
[img_assist|nid=73021|title=|desc= GBHS medal winners at the Panhandle Championships are, from left: Blake Doerr, Nick Staviski, Zack Middleton, Beau Doerr, Greg Manfredi, Kody Kelley and Austin Droogsma.
Double Bridge Run returns for 15th running
Published February 4, 2012
The 15th annual Pensacola Double Bridge Run, presented by Publix, is set for Saturday with a record of more than 3,000 athletes expected to participate in the 15K and 5K races on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Varsity hoops teams struggle
Published February 4, 2012
Gulf Breeze High School varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are coming off a tough week of action with a cumulative record of 1-4. The girls’ team earned the lone victory – 45-44 at Catholic on Saturday – in its final regular season game of the season.
Calendar
Published February 4, 2012
Thursday, Feb. 2
Boys basketball vs
Pace (Ninth grade
4:30 p.m., JV 6,
Var. 7:30)
Softball Navarre
Pre-Season Classic
vs Fort Walton
(4:30 p.m.,
Navarre High
School)
Grid Iron Gurus
Published February 4, 2012
Lady lifters sending 2 to state meet
Published February 4, 2012
The Gulf Breeze High School girls’ weightlifting team is sending two lifters to the state meet after finishing fifth overall out of 14 schools at the sectional meet.
Audrey Feerick (119-pound weight class) and Katelyn Ezelle (129-class) will represent the Dolphins at the state competition on Saturday, Feb. 11 in Kissimmee, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
2012 GULF BREEZE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE
Published February 4, 2012
2012 GULF BREEZE HIGH SOFTBALL SCHEDULE
Published February 4, 2012
Help local soccer team reach prestigious tourney
Published February 4, 2012
The Bayside Dynamo FC U14 girls’ travel soccer team has not only been working hard training and playing soccer, but have also been washing cars, bagging groceries, and selling coupons to help offset the cost of expenses, training, and competing in tournaments.
Science Olympians seek community’s help
Published February 4, 2012
Studies have shown that U.S. high school seniors tested below the international average for 21 countries in mathematics and science. Additionally, about one-third of fourth-graders and one-fifth of eighth-graders cannot perform basic mathematical computations.
‘Snowcoming Week’ culminates with dance after game
Published February 4, 2012
In anticipation of Friday’s rivalry basketball game against Navarre, Gulf Breeze High School is hyping up the student body with ‘Snowcoming’ Week, which will culminate with the game and black-light dance for students on Friday.
Class of ’87 reunion planned to celebrate 25th anniversary
Published February 4, 2012
The Gulf Breeze High School Class of 1987’s 25-Year Reunion is scheduled for Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30, on Pensacola Beach. Call 712-1634 for details or email gbhs87@gmail.com.
Chamber’s Education Committee to meet
Author to discuss his life inside Klan
Published February 4, 2012
Pensacola State College invites the community to hear Daryl Davis describe his extraordinary journey into the heart of the Ku Klux Klan – one of America’s most racist organizations.
The free event is 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Hagler Auditorium, Building 2A, in Pensacola.
GBES’ reading skills anything but pie in sky for educators
Published February 4, 2012
Florida Literacy Week was Jan. 23-27, and this year’s theme was ‘Take the Lead and Read!’
Gulf Breeze Elementary School celebrated Literacy Week with a reading competition between the boys and girls.
HONOR ROLLS
Published February 4, 2012
Pensacola Beach Elementary School’s A and A/B Honor Roll for 2nd Nine Weeks of the school year:
1st Grade “A”
Aiden Bebout, Laney Farmer, Maggie Feltenberger, Zach Giovanini, Taylor Jenkins, Elijah Jones, Morgan Kronlage, Gracyn Phelps, McKell Spring, Katie Turk and Hollyn Will.
OBE HONOR ROLLS
Published February 4, 2012
Oriole Beach Elementary School’s A and A/B Honor Roll for 2nd Nine Weeks of the school year:
1st Grade All “A”
Legals
Published February 4, 2012
February is here, with 29 days of fun events
Published February 4, 2012
February is here, bringing with it, not 28, but 29 days of fun events this year. Check out what’s in store for the next two weekends:
GBES
Published February 4, 2012
Gulf Breeze Elementary School’s A and A/B Honor Roll for 2nd Nine Weeks of the school year:
1st Grade All “A”
WBMS
Published February 4, 2012
Woodlawn Beach Middle School’s A and A/B Honor Roll for 2nd Nine Weeks of the school year:
6th Grade “A/AB”
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