Cart Blanche

Golf cart drivers could be taking to the streets, sidewalks illegally

In a golfing community, the idea of being able to get more mileage out of privately-owned golf carts is a highly appealing idea, one which Santa Rosa County has taken more into consideration as more and more homeowners‘ associations have put forth official requests to have certain streets approved as “golf-cart friendly.” It’s a process that requires the traveling of […]

City OKs parking ordinance



One of the most divisive issues in the city was put to rest last week, after the City Council adopted an ordinance to regulate front yard parking in private residences within the City of Gulf Breeze. At the Sept. 4 City Council Meeting about a half a dozen people attended the second reading and public hearing. From the people who […]

City may fund stem cell lab



The City of Gulf Breeze has been presented with a unique opportunity with the potential of putting the city on the international map for being the home of the first regenerative medicine research laboratory of its kind. Last Tuesday the Gulf Breeze City Council held a special meeting to review a proposal from Baptist Hospital, in partnership with The Andrew’s […]

In the dark

Advisory board, FDOT waiting on updates for bay bridge

“I don’t understand why we can’t have better communication about something that’s going to have a major impact on this area.” Those words came from Gulf Breeze Chamber President and CEO Josie Cotti after finding out—through the Gulf Breeze News—that the Florida Department of Transportation was going to hold a public input meeting some time in September or October for […]

Calendar of Meetings



Thursday, September 12GBA Chamber Breakfast, 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.,The Andrews InstituteCommissioner Regular, 9 a.m., SRC Administrative Center, Board RoomZoning Board, 6 p.m., SRC Administrative Center, Board RoomSRC School Final Public Hearing – Budget,6:30 p.m., Superintendent & School Board OfficeFriday, September 13GBA Chamber Leads Group #2 Meeting,noon – 1 p.m.,Tourist Development Council, 2 p.m., Navarre Visitor’s CenterMonday, September 16GBA Chamber […]

City closer to voting on FY ’14 budget



On Wednesday, September 11 the Gulf Breeze City Council met for their Executive Session one day after the Gulf Breeze News went to press. After several public budget workshops the city is ready to establish a final budget and ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2014, which begins October 1. The first public hearing was held at the September […]

Roberta Ballou



Roberta M. Ballou, 93, of Gulf Breeze passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Rose Lawn Funeral Home.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report

Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Felonies 9/3/2013 Shaw, Gladys Bautista, W/F, 35, 1000 block of College Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, cruelty toward child. Williams, Sergio Van Dorian, W/M, 20, 2000 block of Parkridge Dr., Navarre, 4 cts burglary, 4 cts larceny. 9/4/2013 Hermann, William Hodge, W/M, 62, 5000 block of Charter Cir., Gulf Breeze, marijuana distribution, marijuana production, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession. 9/5/2013 Jordan, Steven […]

Gulf Breeze Fire Report

Information provided by Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue

During the week of September 2 through September 8, the GBFR responded to a total of 21 incidents. Thirteen were medical, one vehicle fire, three smoke investigations and four mutual aids to Midway. To learn more about Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue, visit their web page at www.cityofgulfbreeze.com/firedept/ index.html.

Work starts on US 98



Paving operations on U.S. 98 between the Okaloosa County line and the Gulf Breeze Zoo in Santa Rosa County began Sept. 8. Workers began milling and resurfacing the outside lane beginning at the Okaloosa County line moving westward. Drivers can expect lane closures one to two miles in length around the work zone. Paving operations will take place Sunday through […]