SUPREME SNUB

Florida’s highest court lets conflicting lower court rulings regarding Pensacola Beach tax lawsuit stand



Land on Pensacola Beach that is under a lease that is not automatically renewable cannot have ad valorem taxes levied on the land – only lease fees. That was the result of a decision from the Supreme Court of Florida last Thursday. Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones told Gulf Breeze News this week that he and his staff of […]

Gulf Breeze hires new deputy city manager





City Manager Edwin A. “Buz” Eddy confirmed that the city recently hired a new deputy city manager with 15 years of executive level management experience in Mississippi, Florida and Arkansas. Samantha D. Abell, most recently employed as City of Gautier, Miss. City Manager, said, “Gulf Breeze is a leader in municipal government regionally, with superior quality of life amenities and […]

Celebrating nonagenarians



Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church hosted members of the community who are 90 years of age and older. The event was so well-attended that tables were added to accommodate people.

South End candidate forums set

Chambers, UPA host two candidate forums

The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce, Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and United Peninsula Association are joining to host Primary Election Candidate Forums on Tuesday, August 2 and August 9. The Forums will be held at the Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane in Gulf Breeze beginning at 6 p.m. both evenings. The event will be […]

School board OKs $1.45M for Food World property





The negotiated price for the Santa Rosa County School District to purchase the ex-Food World building on Hwy. 90 from Milton LLC is $1,450,000, which was approved by the school board last Thursday. The board approved unanimously the purchase agreement with the condition that the superintendent and the board attorney are able to work through the outstanding title issues and […]

‘Smash, grab’ burglars strike



Sgt. Rich Aloy of Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office reported that officers are on the lookout for a group of “smash and grab” burglars who targeted six vehicles in South Santa Rosa County. The incidents occurred between Friday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 20 in the south portions of Santa Rosa County, all in parking lot areas of various businesses. […]

Calendar of Meetings



Thursday 28 Gulf Breeze Optimist Club Breakfast 6:45 a.m., Gulf Breeze Hospital Cafeteria Commissioner Regular 9:00 a.m., Santa Rosa County Administrative Center Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Local Mitigation Meeting 1:30 p.m., Public Services Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Milton Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at BeeHive Homes of Gulf Breeze 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 4702 Gulf Breeze […]

Back-to-School sales tax holiday August 5-7



Beginning Friday, August 5, is Florida’s 3-day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday geared to help Floridians save more of their hard-earned dollars with tax free shopping on selected items. Florida families will save on clothing, footwear, and school supplies during the Back-to- School Sales Tax Holiday. During this sales tax holiday period, Florida law directs that no sales tax or local […]

Flashbacks

July 28th

1 Year ago this week – 2015: Santa Rosa School District receives 4.77% increase in educational funding. According to State Senator Don Gaetz, it is the largest increase received in state history. 5 Years ago this week – 2011: Gulf Breeze water is no longer fluoridated after discontinuing use of Escambia County Utilities Association water. Now using a combination of […]

Director of the Optimist Club announces bid for City Council





Director of the Optimist Club, Chairman of the South Santa Rosa Utility Service (SSRUS) and member of the Master Plan Steering Committee Tom Naile, announced to Gulf Breeze News on July 20 that he will be running for a seat on the City Council. Three council seats will be up for election this term including Mayor (currently held by Matt […]