Unique dining experience



Location is everything, and the new larger waterfront location of the Unique Cafe at Bay Beach Inn not only offers a more expansive waterfront view, it opens up the many possibilities of a full service restaurant. Founded in 2008 by Lisa Blocker, the Cafe immediately became a favorite with locals and visitors. Moving into the larger space, complete with a […]

Caring and Sharing needs help for neighbors



Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa, Inc. (C&S) is celebrating its 33rd year of outreach to help the less fortunate in the community during the holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Its goal is to unite the community in a Spirit of Giving so that the holidays become a blessing rather than a burden to those who struggle on […]

Horizon Home Improvements adapts to market, is first name in quality services



David Rademacher is a savvy businessman who knows that business cannot remain static but must be flexible and adapt to ever-changing markets. Operating as a high-quality contractor on the Gulf Coast since 1994, Rademacher has seen plenty of trends develop and has recognized the need to expand his company into comparable offerings. His expertise and experience places Horizon Home Improvements […]

TEAM Santa Rosa partners with Junior Achievement



TEAM Santa Rosa is working with Junior Achievement and the School District of Santa Rosa County to teach high school career academy students soft skills. Volunteers are needed for teaching classes. It is a seven-week curriculum, and all materials will be provided for you. Please contact TEAM if you are interested in becoming a JA volunteer for teaching soft skills. […]

Calendar of Events



Thursday, Nov. 11 Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours 5:30-7 p.m., The Blake, 4410 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Monday, Nov. 15 TEAM Santa Rosa Board of Directors 11 a.m., Pace Chamber of Commerce, 4344 Highway 90, Pace Gulf Breeze City Council 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber, City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze Tuesday, Nov. 16 Santa Rosa […]

SREF announces county Teacher of Year nominees



The Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF) last week announced the 33 nominees for Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year. Nominees were selected by their peers at each school throughout the district. Mary Ann Proctor of Gulf Breeze Elementary; Kindra Hosman of Gulf Breeze High; Mary Graham of Gulf Breeze Middle; Elizabeth Mann of Oriole Beach Elementary; and Brandon Koger […]

Teacher bonuses due by Nov. 19



Teachers and their support team will be getting bonuses from the Santa Rosa County School Board the week before Thanksgiving this year. The Board approved and ratified both the teachers’ union contract and the contract for the school district’s blue-collar employees. That means both groups will get a one-time lump sum bonus the week before Thanksgiving. The district’s co-negotiator, Bill […]

City, county offices closed on Veterans Day



The offices of the City of Gulf Breeze, and offices and departments under the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners including the library system, and the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser, Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Court, Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections, and the Santa Rosa County Tax Collector, will be closed today (Nov. 11) in observance of […]

Federal agencies have temporary oil spill jobs to offer

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The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are accepting applications for temporary employment for operations and support personnel to assist with continued efforts to respond to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Applications are being accepted until Nov. 17. A variety of positions are being recruited including administrative support, biologists and biological technicians. The most current openings are […]

Breezers walk from mall to mall to fight cancer