School zones to shift in ’06



By Chris ChatelainGulf Breeze News chris@gulfbreezenews.com Growth and shifts in population base in South Santa Rosa County forced the construction of a new elementary school in Navarre last year. Now that growth – and the new school – will also force the district lines to be re-drawn soon. According to Santa Rosa School Board Chairman Ed Gray, the new district […]

Gulf Breeze tax office open again



Santa Rosa County Tax Collector, Robert McClure recently announced that the Gulf Breeze branch of the Tax Collector’s Office is once again open. The local office (1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Suite 104 across from Gulf Breeze Hospital) suffered severe damage due to Hurricane Ivan The Gulf Breeze branch is able to handle all property taxes, vehicle tags and titles, […]

Group begins push to raise funds for wet county vote



By Chris ChatelainGulf Breeze News chris@gulfbreezenews.com A local group aiming to grow the county’s economy is currently attempting to grow its finances in advance of a push to put to a public vote the issue of whether or not to remain a dry county (as it relates to alcohol sales) or make the transition into a wet county. Grow Our […]

Sweet celebration following FCAT frustration

Mike Rodgerson/Gulf Breeze Middle School

The students in Mike Rodgerson’s 5th grade class baked up a sweet celebration for the completion of FCAT testing last Tuesday. From left, the students are: Kate Campbell, Brett Calkins, Alex Meade and Amber Little.

Andrews Institute granted height variance for towers



By Chris ChatelainGulf Breeze News chris@gulfbreezenews.com The proposed Andrews Institute to be built adjacent to the Gulf Breeze Hospital will likely help the small city of Gulf Breeze exceed expectations of the community. However, the proposed architectural drawing of the Andrews Institute itself will exceed the limits of another kind- the height limitations of the CRA. Several of the towers […]

2004 SR county taxes due today



Santa Rosa taxpayers are reminded that today is the deadline to pay 2004 taxes before they become delinquent on April 1. At that time a three percent penalty is imposed by Florida law on real estate taxes. Once taxes become delinquent, payment must be in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card. Payments may be made […]

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report



District 1 – Gulf Breeze 3098 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 (850) 934-4000. Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Felony Arrests • Holly Ann Burleson, W/F, 23, Navarre. Arrested for burglary and larceny. • Robert Michael Gibbs, W/M 18, Gulf Breeze. Arrested for probation violation. • Dereck Michael Kelser, W/M, 23, Navarre. Arrested for possession […]

Gulf Breeze Marketplace Business & Family Expo 2005 offers business networking and opportunity for fun



A true combination of business and family, the Gulf Breeze Marketplace Business and Family Expo will have a little something for everybody. The event will feature many new businesses representing and a wide variety of goods and services. The free event, to be held at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on April 2, will […]

Owners of lost photo sought



Two wedding photos were found in a debris pile on a Gulf Breeze waterfront home several weeks ago. The pictures are in relatively good shape, and the Gulf Breeze News would like to find the family to which they belong and return them. If these are your photos or if you recognize the people in the photos, contact the GB […]

Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office offers crime prevention seminar



Safety experts agree the single most important factor in surviving a violent criminal attack or an attack on property is to have a personal safety strategy in place before it is needed. The National Rifle Association, in partnership with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, will offer this crime prevention seminar to the citizens of Santa Rosa County. “Refuse To […]