Here’s a way to avoid economic crisis panic

FAITH

Rev. Herb Sadler at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church shared a message regarding the country’s economic crisis in his newsletter last week. “I’m so aware, as are you, of the flood of news about the effort to bail out Wall Street, the end of some financial institutions, the mortgage loan crisis, and related financial news, virtually all bad,” Sadler wrote. […]

CHRIS SMOCK

1964-2008

Christopher Harold “Chris” Smock, 44, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. Born Feb. 6, 1964, in Frankfort, Ind., Smock was the son of Margaret Smock Bigham of Gulf Breeze and Harold Smock of Wilmington, N.C. He was general manager of Bigham Cable Construction, a member of Cross Roads Community Church in Simpsonville, S.C., and was active in the Prayer Ministry. His […]

Events



Thursday, Oct. 9 Santa Rosa County Commission 9 a.m., County Administrative Center, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Santa Rosa County Fire Protection Board of Adjustments and Appeals 4 p.m., Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton Santa Rosa County Local Planning Board 6 p.m., County Administrative Center, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Monday, Oct. 13 Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Candidates […]

Our bright youngsters deserve good examples of citizenship



A friend asked me, “Did you see the article in the newspaper today? Ours are the only Northwest Florida elementary, middle, or high schools that are recognized for being academically superior.” My friend is a retiree, as I am, who does not have any children or grandchildren in the Gulf Breeze schools. But, gee, isn’t it hard not to attach […]

Mana’olana now open in Sea Shell Collections Shopping Center



Mana’olana Chocolates is proud to announce its presence in the Sea Shell Collections Shopping Center in Gulf Breeze. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., Mana’olana provides a wide variety of gourmet chocolates, candies, fudge, gifts, Webkinz and more. Mana’olana also offers sugar-free, low-sodium alternatives to make sure that everyone […]

Local Attorney Kristen Marks wants women to call her ‘My Pink Lawyer’

Kristen Marks, Attorney Wills, Trusts, Probate and Guardianship Gulf Breeze

Q: Kristen, where did you receive your education? A: I received my Bachelors Degree in Government, with a minor in Religion from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, in 1992. I attended University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, AL, 1995, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Roll Tide! Q: Tell us about your family. . A: I have been married for 13 […]

Batten hopes to leave professional legacy for her two daughters

Angie Batten, Agent ALLSTATE 2784 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze

Q: Angie, where are you from and where did you receive your education? A: I am originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, my father is a Cajun and mom is from the East. I attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana now “University of Louisiana at Lafayette”. I played tennis for USL and worked part-time as a scuba instructor at a local dive […]

Compton offers affordable fashion for women of all ages at Elite Repeats

Lisa A. Compton, Owner Elite Repeats & Boutique 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy #27 Gulf Breeze

Q: Lisa, where did you grow up and where did you receive your education? A: I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Telecomm/Journalism in 1988 from the University of Kentucky. I grew up in Louisa, KY a small but friendly town on the border of Kentucky and West Virginia. Q: Do you have children? . A: I have two sons, Trent […]

Focus on early detection, education and treatment

Month-long breast cancer awareness celebration at Baptist Health Care:

We’ve heard the statistics: One in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. And, according to The Partnership for a Healthier Community, Escambia County has a 39 percent higher incidence of breast cancer mortality when compared to peer counties across Florida. There is hope. Turn to Baptist Health Care for a month-long celebration in October […]

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