Beware of scams

Seniors citizens are especially vulnerable



Phone scams are nothing new and oftentimes target the most vulnerable in society, but Gulf Breeze Police Chief Robert Randle said there has been a sudden increase of reported instances within the city limits; so much that the police department is sending Officer Bob Taverni to special training for dealing with crimes against the elderly. The 40-hour course is designed […]

Senior living plans advance





Two sets of standards were set before the council concerning off-street parking regulations for upcoming senior living facilities, one particular to be constructed on a 5.3 acre parcel located just north of the St. Ann Catholic Church campus on Joachim Dr. The city wants to reduce parking demands and avoid allowing a concrete jungle of unused parking spaces to replace […]

UPA makes plans

Beautification tops group's priority list



United Peninsula Association (UPA) met February 18 at the Tiger Point Community Center to discuss 2016 priorities, announce new members to the board of directors, and request more participation from county residents. Special guests included Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections, Tappie Villane; Midway Fire District (MFD) Fire Chief, Jonathan Kanzigg, as well as Midway Fire Commission Chairman, Dave Szymanski; […]

Judge set to rule on public beach access





The legal battles the city is facing regarding who is the rightful owner of the last 15 feet before the water’s edge at the beach access located on Catawba St. continue as recent final hearings lasting three days resulted in the judge ordering both sides to send in their proposed findings by Thursday, March 3. “At that point he’ll (judge) […]

GBHS Science Olympians win region at UWF



Gulf Breeze High School’s Science Olympiad team won the regional competition Saturday at UWF and will be going to the state competition in Orlando in four weeks. Sponsors are needed for the trip. For details, contact sponsor Leah Cochran, at GBHS or email sciolyGBHS@gmail.com.

Sacred Heart to build





South Santa Rosa County is geared to see a new medical development in the near future. By the end of 2017 Sacred Heart Health System is set to open a new medical facility that will provide convenient access to diagnostic medical tests and physician services. The new outpatient medical center will offer the latest in diagnostic imaging technologies, including mammography […]

Henderson questions Board of Adjustment’s power





A disparity between the powers of the Board of Adjustment (BOA) versus the city council prompted a conversation on who really has the last say in development. Last year, the Soundings Homeowner’s Association presented to the Development Review Board plans to construct a 320-foot long, five-foot wide common pier from the shore extending into the Santa Rosa Sound, terminating in […]

Calendar of Meetings



Feb. Thursday 25 Commissioner Regular 9 a.m., SRC Administrative Center, Board Room Special Local Mitigation Meeting 1:30 p.m., Public Services Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Milton Commission Special – Rezoning 6 p.m., SRC Administrative Center, Board Room Friday 26 Optimist Club Breakfast 6:30 a.m., GB Hospital Cafeteria March Tuesday 1 South End Tourist Development Committee 8:30 a.m., Navarre Visitors’ […]

Group plans to clean up Graffiti Bridge March 19



On Saturday, March 19, a group of people led by Kiana Robella and Gisele Kiana and Tanner Nichols, will clean up some of the unwanted trash that litters the area around the Graffiti Bridge on 17th Ave. in Pensacola They will provide materials for the cleanup as well as water for volunteers. RSVP to the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/1642748562642027/.

Flashback

February 25th

A year ago this week… Pensacola was rated one of the nation’s top 5 beaches by Tripadvisor, a leading travel review site. 5 years ago this week… The Gulf Breeze City Council granted nonbinding “conceptual approval” for the Walmart Company to be afforded several variances to bring the Wal-mart Marketplace to the long-vacant Bruno’s building. 10 years ago this week… […]