Jesus took the blame for all of us



I grew up in a very strict household and as the oldest of six children I sometimes thought I received more than my share of the punishment. I doubt my brothers and sisters would agree. My mother was the primary disciplinarian and she punished infractions immediately. She never threatened, “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother had both […]

FAITH BRIEFS



Global Outreach Party begins next month Travel the world in three days without leaving town. Experience the taste and sights of different countries with local missionaries. Discover what being a missionary is all about and how to help. The Global Outreach (GO) Party will be held Feb. 8,9,and 10 at First Baptist Church Gulf Breeze. For more information contact the […]

Calendar of Events



Thursday, Jan. 24 Blood Mobile, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., EPA, 1 Sabine Island Place, Pensacola Beach Covenant Hospice Volunteer Training Workshop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pensacola Covenant Hospice branch office, 2001 N. Palafox Street, Pensacola Santa Rosa County Commission Regular Meeting, 9 a.m., Commissioner’s Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton School Board Meeting, 5 p.m., School District Administrative […]

Entertainment CALENDAR



Thursday 1/24 Paddy O’ Leary’s Texas Hold’em 444 Fun, 7 p.m. Ragtyme Grill J.B. Davis, 7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge Tim Spencer, 8 p.m. Friday 1/25 Sandshaker Lounge miles from Coletrane, 8 p.m. Paddy O’ Leary’s The Reflexions, 9 p.m. Ragtyme Grill J.B. Davis, 7 p.m. Saturday 1/26 Paddy O’ Leary’s The Lektric Mullets, p.m. Ragtyme Grill J.B. Davis, 7 p.m. […]

The Veranda offers seniors an elegant and continually enriched lifestyle



The Veranda is an independent and assisted living retirement community. It is one of Northwest Florida’s premier properties conveniently located at 6982 Pine Forest Road, 3 Miles South of I-10. Offering a continuum of care allowing residents to age in place, The Veranda offers seniors an elegant lifestyle that will continue to enrich their lives. They offer water aerobics classes […]

City of Gulf Breeze serves seniors



The City of Gulf Breeze is committed to being available to its senior citizens. “We also rely on seniors to provide valuable service to the City,” says City Manager Edwin ‘Buz’ Eddy. The city Utility Department offers a Senior Citizens Program that offers a 10 percent discount on garbage pickup for individuals over 65. They can also turn your natural […]

Sun increases vitamin D supply

Get out and play a little

The sun is a hot topic with doctors this winter. What’s causing the fuss? Recent studies suggest people may need more sun exposure for their health, which conflicts with long-standing warnings to stay out of the sun or use sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. Those advocating for more exposure to the sun say it takes a moderate amount of sunlight […]

Gardenias go back a long way



Gardenias have always been my favorite flower, all the way back to my high school prom days, and they bring with them a host of happy memories. In my late teens I was fortunate enough to attend a number of proms: first there was Ralph who arrived at my door with corsage box in hand. Poor Ralph was at that […]

GB Rotary seeks nominations



The Gulf Breeze Rotary Club is soliciting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year, Teacher of the Year and Police Officer of the Year awards. The object of Rotary International is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity […]

Meaney achieves certification



Susanne C. Meaney ARNP, CPE, Family N u r sPractitioner at Live Oak M e d i c aAssociatesin Gulf Breeze has renewed the certification process for a Certified Diabetic Educator. Meaney has successfully completed her certification and has earned specialized knowledge that enable her to promote quality care for our patients with diabetes.