Local News - Gulf Breeze News
Published August 1, 2010
On Monday, July 19, Art Leisy and his wife, Mary, commemorated “another year of survival” by going parasailing over Santa Rosa Sound. Art Leisy turned 93 on June 27, but he delayed his parasailing three weeks.
What prompted Leisy to do this?
‘Sign-Gate’ blows up in House race
Published August 1, 2010
Doug Broxson, a candidate for state representative, claims his opponent has stolen campaign signs from public property in Milton – a charge that appears to be verified by secretly recorded videotape.
School Board, Commission candidates share ideas
Published August 1, 2010
Candidates for several races from school board to governor of Florida appeared and shared their opinions during Monday night’s election forum at Calvary Chapel Church.
The event, sponsored by the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, came less than a month before the Aug. 24 primary, which will set the stage for the Nov. 2 general election.
When Meagan goes missing
Published August 1, 2010
Karen Splain is at her wit’s end trying to keep her daughter from wandering
When Karen Splain heard the news in April that an autistic 11-yearold central Florida girl was missing after wandering into a dense swamp, the Gulf Breeze mother of two cringed with empathetic fear.
Bonnie fizzles; cap nears
Published August 1, 2010
The winds seem to have shifted, so to speak, for Gulf oil crisis response efforts lately. But affected Gulf coast industries continue to tread water – waiting to be rescued.
“It’s not going to be a normal summer,” said Kate Wilkes, executive director of Santa Rosa County Tourism Development. “But we’re not going to give up.”
Recovery will be drawn out
Published August 1, 2010
Things were looking good for Northwest Florida in early spring, but they took a nose dive within days of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, a fact that University of West Florida economist Dr. Rick Harper says is well supported with data.
County last in 2010-11 state schools funding
Published August 1, 2010
If Santa Rosa County Schools received the same amount of state funding per student as Escambia County will this coming school year, Santa Rosa would receive $7.4 million more than scheduled.
If Santa Rosa received perstudent funding equal to that of Okaloosa County, the additional money to local district coffers would be $6.6 million.
GBN Online Exclusive
Published August 1, 2010
SOUNDS OF THE SOUTH
What: Drum & bugle corps competition
When: Thursday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.
Calendar of Events
Published August 1, 2010
Thursday, July 29
SRC School Board 1st Public Hearing 6:30 p.m., District Headquarters, 5086 Canal Street, Milton
Saturday, July 31
City of Gulf Breeze Budget Workshop 9 a.m., City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze
Monday, August 2
New Gulf Breeze restaurant wows the palate
Published August 1, 2010
that he creates behind the sushi bar. Partner that with delicious fresh creations that Head Chef, John Lin brings you from the kitchen and you have the first fine restaurant in Gulf Breeze. From pan-seared salmon to the Thai Seafood Curry Hot Pot you will find something new everyday.
SRC Sheriff’s Office joins world of ‘Twitter’
Published August 1, 2010
The Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office now offers the convenience of “Twitter” for citizens to receive law enforcement information.
St. Francis ready to stage Literacy Fair on Aug. 4
Published August 1, 2010
The Episcopal Church Women of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze are sponsoring a free Back to School Literacy Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church’s Parish Hall. Everyone in the South Santa Rosa and Pensacola Beach area is invited to come and bring the children.
NOT YOUR GARDEN VARIETY OF REPTILES!
Published August 1, 2010
Reptiles have crept, crawled and slithered from all over the globe to invade the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center in Downtown Mobile. Called Reptile Planet, this new exhibit features 30 live, exotic creatures from more than 20 different countries and is open now through Oct. 24.
Several big-name artists added to the 1st annual De Luna Fest band lineup
Published August 1, 2010
Headliners Bush, Daughtry and Dierks Bentley have been added to the De Luna Fest line-up finalizing an already impressive list of performers for its inaugural year including performances from Stone Temple Pilots, 311, 30 Seconds to Mars, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Paper Tongues, The Submarines, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Bravery, Rebelution, Better th
Check out Peltier as one of Loblolly’s ‘Women That Walk Right Through It’
Published August 1, 2010
Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce President Meg Peltier is currently starring in an emotional new play showing at the Loblolly Theatre in Pensacola.
The play – Yolanda Reed’s “Women Walk Through it as if it Wasn’t There” – tells the tale of two women who meet in the waiting room area of a county counseling center.
Hawkins Park to reopen on August 4 with ceremony
Published August 1, 2010
Hawkins Park is set to reopen on Wednesday, August 4 after several years of restoration.
Hawkins Park, located on Munson Highway, was donated by the Hawkins family to the State of Florida. It was given freely with one consideration and that is the usage must have people with disabilities included in the event that is planned.
Covenant Hospice delivers ‘funniest show on earth’
Published August 1, 2010
Step right up! Covenant Hospice is proud to present the 16th Annual Evening of Comedy: “The Funniest Show on Earth,” a gala-style event featuring a cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions and comical entertainment by stand-up star Vic Henley.
Miller, Frampton headline week in music
Published August 1, 2010
Thursday, July 29
Catch the Sawmill Band at Evenings in Seville
Olsen begins duties on Sunday
Published August 1, 2010
The Rev. Christiana (Christie) Olsen will assume her duties Sunday, Aug. 1 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze.
St. Francis parishioners are planning a big welcome for her following the service. The church invites all area residents to visit St. Francis on Sundays to hear the words of this new minister of God.
Kitchen, bath renovations remain tops, but go lean and green
Published August 1, 2010
(ARA) – When it comes to adding value and enjoyment to your home, kitchen and bath remodels still remain tops, remodeling and real estate experts say. But how people remodel is changing. High-end renovations, costing tens of thousands of dollars, are dwindling, replaced by upgrades that provide homeowners with the most return for the least investment.
Be sure to scout your lawn for summer pests
Published August 1, 2010
Hot summer days and expected thundershowers are ideal for your lawn grass to grow and get healthy from winter injury or spring diseases, but don’t let your guard down just yet. They are also ideal conditions for lawn insects.
Chinch bugs
Moving Day
Published August 1, 2010
Officials from the National Parks Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) on July 23 successfully relocated the first of 11 sea turtle nests from the Gulf Island National Seashore Fort Pickens area.
Acting Seashore Superintendent Nina Kelson said the relocation was “unprecedented for the National Park Service.”
PWCs OK in Nat’l Parks, for now
Published August 1, 2010
The United States District Court in the District of Columbia issued a ruling regarding a lawsuit filed by the Bluewater Network, the Wilderness Society and two individuals regarding the regulations that allowed limited personal watercraft (PWC) use at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Ground your life in the sands of life and enjoy the beach
Published August 1, 2010
It happened again this past week. I was standing on the beach looking out over the sand toward the horizon when I was transported to another world. I found myself looking across the Gulf of Mexico with no restraint. The sounds of the city and the disrupted sky line of industrialization were behind me.
First family plans trip to Gulf Coast
Published August 1, 2010
Sasha, Malia and their famous parents, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are coming to the Gulf Coast next weekend.
The White House issued a statement that they will spend the weekend of August 14 somewhere on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Legals
Published August 1, 2010
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Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report
Published August 1, 2010
Felonies
7/13/2010
Ruiz, Franklin Buddy, W/M, 45, 2100 block of Nina Street, Navarre, drug possession and drug trafficking.
7/14/2010
Palombo, Francis Cleveland, W/M, 19, 1700 block of Ivalea Circle, Navarre, burglary and larceny.
Emergency Reports
Published August 1, 2010
Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue
For the week ending July 23, Gulf Breeze Fire and Rescue was called for 17 emergencies. These incidents included 9 medical calls, 1 grass fire, 1 structure fire, 1 trash fire, 1 water rescue, 1 hazardous condition, 1 rekindle, and 2 dispatched and canceled en route.
Boat trailer stolen at Shoreline
Published August 1, 2010
In two weeks, two boat trailers have been reported stolen from Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze.
GEORGE J. HUTTON JR.
Published August 1, 2010
George John Hutton Jr., 84, of Bonifay and father of Gulf Breeze Mayor Beverly Zimmern, passed away Monday July 19,
2010 in Bonifay.
JOHN B. WILKINS
Published August 1, 2010
John B. Wilkins, 84, of Gulf Breeze, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010.
Wilkins was born May 26, 1926 in Gaffney, S.C., the son of William R. and Carrie Bass Wilkins. He was a veteran of World War II, The Korean War and The Vietnam War. He retired from the United States Navy after serving 21 years of active duty.
FRANK F. DAVIS
Published August 1, 2010
Frank F. Davis, 87, of Navarre, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.
Davis served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator in World War II. He was stationed at Kaneone Naval Air Station in Hawaii and was a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attacks. He was a proud member of the Silver Eagles Association of WWII enlisted pilots.
Video offers disturbing evidence
Published August 1, 2010
There’s a video posted on YouTube that everyone living in Santa Rosa County should see.
And I’m not talking about the alleged ‘Sign-Gate’ scandal involving state representative election hopefuls Greg Brown Jr. and Doug Broxson (although I highly recommend that one, too).
Cartoon
Published August 1, 2010
On the Spot:
Published August 1, 2010
Protecting sources means protecting public
Published August 1, 2010
During the course of its investigation into the Gulf oil spill, The Associated Press was given information from the then-office of Mineral Management Services that was not making a lot of sense.
Regency Hospice expands to Northwest Florida
Published August 1, 2010
Regency Hospice recently welcomed Monsignor Luke Hunt to their Board of Directors. Regency Hospice is a leading health care organization dedicated to the highest quality of care for patients with life limiting illness.
Trauma Intervention Program volunteers are there during a crisis
Published August 1, 2010
The call goes out over the dispatch: a family is in crisis after the tragic death of a family member. The next call goes out to the Trauma Intervention Program volunteer on duty, who many times gets out of bed to come into the home with the emergency responders, to focus on the needs of the family.
Garage organization can prevent falls
Published August 1, 2010
Not just a place to park a car, the garage is an extension of the home - a back-door pantry for bulky items, a spot to store muddy shoes and coats, and an escape place to garden or tinker with tools. It can also become a habitat for collecting clutter, and a locale that can cause falls and injuries when not well-organized.
Help parents, elderly
Published August 1, 2010
(ARA) - Spring and summer family gatherings such as holidays and family vacations are often the first opportunities that families get to spend time together. As a family, you have the opportunity to catch up with older loved ones and to notice possible changes in their physical or mental health that may stand out after not seeing them for a while.
Good books are hard to put down
Published August 1, 2010
Did you ever try to clean out your bookcases without reading at least one, two, or maybe three books? Not really reading, maybe just taking a peek at a page or two? After all, you did read it before, maybe several times. Maybe you think you’ll read just one chapter, but you can’t seem to put it down.
Well, once again I find myself doing just that.
Brown’s career continues in familiar surroundings
Published August 1, 2010
Kyle Brown is getting to ‘live the dream’ – and he didn’t have to go very far to do it.
Brown, a 2006 GBHS graduate, recently completed his college baseball career at the University of West Florida. A little more than a month later, Brown signed with the Pensacola Pelicans, who play on the UWF campus.
Legacy second at USSSA World Series
Published August 1, 2010
If several young ladies from Gulf Breeze missed church on Sunday, the Lord would have understood.
The 10-under Southern Legacy played five consecutive games on Saturday (six in all) before losing 8-7 in the finals of the 2010 USSSA Fast Pitch C World Series Tournament at the Gulf Shores Sports Complex.
Davenport set for another busy season
Published August 1, 2010
Ryan Davenport will again coach the junior varsity volleyball team before trying to get the Lady Dolphin soccer team back to the state tournament.
Davenport talks about last year’s soccer season, as well as the upcoming one in this version of Five Questions.
Q:
Sports Briefs
Published August 1, 2010
GBSA, TPSA coaches clinic July 30
The GBHS football coaching staff will put on a coaching clinic for all GBSA and Tiger Point football coaches July 30-31.
Bulldogs win Nations Baseball World Series
Published August 1, 2010
The 12-under Gulf Coast Bulldogs rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat the Newnan, Ga. Shockers 7-6 in the championship game of the Nations Baseball Gulf Coast Select National Championship Friday in Pace.
Dance team wins awards at Auburn camp
Published August 1, 2010
The Gulf Breeze High Dance Team recently completed at a camp at Auburn University.
The eight teams that participated each performed their ‘home’ routine. They also had to perform three routines the instructors taught them.
GBHS played fourth for their home routine. They received a Superior award for the routines they learned while they were at the camp.
Dolphins beat FWB in 7-on-7
Published August 1, 2010
The Gulf Breeze Dolphin football team continued to work before the start of fall practice with a three-team 7- on-7 outing against Fort Walton and Catholic Thursday in Gulf Breeze.
The Dolphins played a pair of 20-minute, running clock against both teams, beating Fort Walton 11-7 in their first game with them.
Tiger Point 6s compete in Dizzy Dean World Series
Published August 1, 2010
The Tiger Point 6-under tball team went 3-2 at the Dizzy Dean World Series recently in East Ridge, Tenn.
The Tiger Point 6s were able to compete thanks to the generosity of the local community.
Tennis tourneys for two great causes
Published August 1, 2010
‘Racquet Rescue Clinic and Mixer’ at Shoreline Park
On Friday, August 13, get out to Shoreline Tennis’ Racquet Rescue event to benefit the oiled wildlife in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
From 6-7 p.m. there will be a clinic with the pros, followed by a mixer at 7.
Wolfpac shuts out Knights, 33-0
Published August 1, 2010
The Midway Knights played arguably its best defensive game of the season, but the Pensacola Wolfpac capitalized on several
short field’ situations to post a 33-0 win over the Knights Saturday at Shoreline Park.
Voodoo plays in Beachside Blast
Published August 1, 2010
The 16-under Gulf Breeze Voodoo recently competed in the Beach Side Blast, sponsored by the United States Fastpitch Association, at Tiger Point Park.
The Voodoo, which is comprised of GBHS varsity and junior varsity players, lost four of its five games, with two of those losses coming by four runs or less.
Chip’s Gym hosting fourth annual King of the Beach
Published August 1, 2010
Do you have what it takes to be the "King of the Beach?"
Chip's 24 Hour Health and Racquet Club will find out on Friday, Sept. 11 when they host their fourth annual King of the Beach Bench Press and Dead Lift Contest at Bamboo Willies on Pensacola Beach.
There will be a divisions for women, teens, masters 40 years and up plus men's divisions by weight category.
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