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Crowds enjoy arts festival
Photography, ceramics, jewelry, quilts and more were on display on Saturday and Sunday at the Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts event in the Gulf Breeze High School parking lot. Organizer Ralph Thomas was pleased with the turnout. “In spite of the weather forecast, the show went great with only a short, brief shower late Sunday afternoon. The local community gave […]
Insurance schemer sentenced
John Thomas, 52, of Pensacola was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering charges related to selling fraudulent insurance policies. In addition to his prison sentence, he was ordered to pay $8,340,153.34 in restitution. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the sentence. “This sentence should serve as […]
Gumbo chefs crowned at cookoff
Despite a chill in the air, the Rotary Club of Gulf Breeze’s annual Gumbo Cook-Off took place on Saturday, March 18, at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. Over 1,800 people attended this year’s event, lining up to get samples of over 13 different recipes of gumbo made by professionals and amateurs. A panel of celebrity judges determined their winners and […]
Change your life in 75 days
Marina Popovic’s body decided to make the 75 Hard Challenge extra hard. She started the mental and physical fitness challenge on Monday, January 2nd along with several other members of the Gulf Breeze gym where she works. The goal was to spend the next 75 days testing her willpower and endurance. The challenge ended on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. […]
GBMS Mock Trial team wins first place
The GBMS Mock Trial Team, coached by The Honorable Hope Cannon, Mike Rodgerson and Chris Cornelius won the District 1 Middle School Mock Trial competition held at UWF on Saturday march 25. This is the second year in a row GBMS has won first place. Emma Patrick, an eighth grader, was voted best witness by the scoring judges. The team […]
Donate to ‘Fin’s’ can drive at GBE
Gulf Breeze Elementary School will start its aluminum can drive to feed “Fin” the dolphin recycling bin on April 5. Those who wish to donate to the can drive can bring their cans to Gulf Breeze Elementary School during school hours to feed “Fin,” who will be parked at the front of the school, ready to be “fed.” To read […]
Animal Services changes hours
Santa Rosa County Animal Services will implement new operating hours beginning Wednesday, April 5. The shelter will close at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and stay open late on Wednesdays until 6:30 p.m. The new hours are: Monday – 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday – 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thursday – 11:30 […]
GBE fundraiser is Friday at Felix’s Restaurant
The Gulf Breeze Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA)’s second annual Party on the Patio fundraiser will be held at Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar Friday, March 31, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event consists of a silent auction with a multitude of products and services donated by local area businesses and grade-level themed baskets donated by GBE parents and […]
Governor signs school choice bill
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1, expanding available school choice options for all students in Florida by eliminating financial eligibility restrictions and the current enrollment cap. Florida already has 1.3 million students who learn full time in a school of their family’s choosing – larger than the entire K-12 student enrollments of 35 other states. Now […]
Gulf Breeze Hospital among top 10 hospitals for nurses in Florida
NurseJournal.org released its nurse-approved listing of the 2023 “10 Best Hospitals for Nurses in Florida.” NurseJournal.org facilitates navigation of the intricate landscape of the nursing profession through expert-driven content and insider perspective. Upholding the intention of supporting future and current nurses, this list was created using a nurse-centered methodology that does not rely on existing rankings. “We understand nurses have […]