News: General
Cram the Van!
7/18/2008
Look for the van at the following locations and times:
In Santa Rosa County:
July 17 and 24
Navarre Wal-Mart 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Milton Wal-Mart 4 to 7 p.m.
July 18 and 25
Gulf Breeze Office Depot 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gulf Breeze Wal-Mart 4 to 7 p.m.
July 19 and 26
Pace Office Depot 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pace Wal-Mart 4 to 7 p.m.
Drop boxes will also be throughout Gulf Breeze from July 16-August 4 at the following locations:
-Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce
-Wachovia Bank
-Regions Banks
-Wal-Mart
-Office Depot
-Mediacom
-Gulf Winds FCU
-Gulf Breeze Library
-Whitney Bank
Michael Lister, novelist, essayist, playwright and screenwriter to speak at Panhandle Writers Group Conference
7/10/2008
Conference speaker, Michael Lister lives in North Florida and represents Pottersville Press in Panama City. Michael brings his expertise in writing to conference attendees and will focus on the art of getting published. Michael is the author of four published books: Power in the Blood, Blood of the Lamb, Flesh and Blood, and North Florida Noir. His latest projects are: Burnt Offerings (thriller), The Big Goodbye (noir), Finding the Way Again (nonfiction/spirituality), Spending the Night with Alyson Adler (literary, Snapshots (literary thriller) and many more.
Michael has two columns that appear in print and online: River Readings (reflections) and Sunshine and Crime (reviews). He edits the Gulf County Breeze (newspaper), teaches religion and writing classes at Gulf Coast Community College, and runs The Direct Effect Project (charities and ministries).
If your book is ready for publication or you are writing a book, or you want to write a book, this is the conference for you. Cost of conference is $25.00. You can register at www.panhandlewritersgallery.com or e-mail writersgalleryMS#@aol.com or southernkitty@bellsouth.net for registration forms.
Archived News
- 7/10/2008 - Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Seeks NICU Grads for Reunion Celebration
Calling all preemies! Were you or loved one cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital? If so, we’d like to hear from you! - 7/10/2008 - Deadline August 15 for Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program
The deadline to apply for Santa Rosa County’s low cost spay and neuter program is Friday, August 15. - 7/10/2008 - 2nd Annual Panhandle PHunFest
Proceeds support The Zoo Northwest Florida. Friday September the 26th at Cocodrie's and Saturday the 27th at Navarre Park. - 7/7/2008 - Tickets now on sale for 14th annual Evening of Comedy
CONTACT: Don Ruth
Public Relations Manager
850-438-9714 or don.ruth@covenanthospice.org
- 7/3/2008 - Pensacola Little Theatre breaks ground to break out of the Pensacola Cultural Center!
Construction begins for The Terraza, an open-air entertainment space for downtown Pensacola.
- 7/1/2008 - Dizziness and Balance Disorders is Topic of Seniors Seminar in Pace
Contact: Mike Burke
(850) 969-1319
- 7/1/2008 - Dr. Seuss’s fanciful characters leap to life in PLT’s Treehouse Theatre production “Seussical.”
Beat the Staycation blues with a musical journey to Whoville at Pensacola Little Theatre!
Dr. Seuss’s fanciful characters leap to life in PLT’s Treehouse Theatre production “Seussical.”
- 7/1/2008 - E-Breaking News Starts Tomorrow
Important information from Joy Tsubooka a Public Information Officer for Santa Rosa County.
- 6/24/2008 - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Nationwide bus tour to stop in Milton to urge people to fight Cancer with the power of their voices .American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network effort highlighting the role of elected officials in the fight against cancer. - 6/23/2008 - 2008 is the 24th Annual Rivers Clean-up event in Northwest Florida
Santa Rosa County is the canoe capital of Florida! - 6/20/2008 - Navarre Bike Beach Bash
Help send Navarre Youth to Summer Camp! Forms for sign-up available at the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce. - 6/20/2008 - Santa Rosa County Celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month®
Offering Free Micro Chipping and Spay/ Neuter Vouchers
- 6/19/2008 - Subscriptions now on sale for Pensacola Little Theatre’s 2008-2009 Season!
New subscribers will be entered to win a stay in romantic New Orleans! - 6/19/2008 - GBHS Class of ’98 prepares for 10-year reunion June 27-29, 2008
Organizers of the Gulf Breeze High School Class of 1998 have announced plans for a 10-year reunion scheduled for June 27-29, 2008 at the Hampton Inn on Pensacola Beach. - 6/11/2008 - National Park Service News Release
Gulf Islands National Seashore Announces the Delay of Phase III Repairs for J. Earle Bowden Way - 6/11/2008 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brings Bellobration and Fun Activities! - 6/10/2008 - JUNE EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS AT THE ZOO-NORTHWEST FLORIDA
Contact: Shannon Barney
Public Relations Manager, Ideawörks
Phone: (850) 434-9095
Email: shannonb@ideaworksusa.com
- 6/9/2008 - Out of the Box Lunch Series
Presented by the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce, the Out of the Box Lunch series is designed to bring together local business people and community leaders in an informal setting in which small-group conversations and questions are encouraged. - 6/5/2008 - Short Seminars to Boost Your Sales
This series of five (5) seminars is designed to teach you how to boost your sales through wise advertising and marketing strategies.
Seating is limited to the first 20 reservations. Lunch will be provided.
The seminars will be held from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Gulf Breeze Chamber Conference Room.
409 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
850-932-7888 phone
850-934-4601 fax
Click on date above for more information. - 5/29/2008 - Local Designers Win in Regional Competition
BTW Kitchens, Bianca Woodsen - 5/23/2008 - Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine is Topic of
Contact: Mike Burke
(850) 969-1319
- 5/23/2008 - Vivo Divo! Pensacola Opera
Cultural Event - 4/30/2008 - National Military Appreciation Month
Santa Rosa County Salutes *Scheduled Events* May 2008
- 4/28/2008 - Senator Don Gaetz Reports on Property Insurance
Senator Gaetz reports on activities of Select Committee looking into the property tax issue in Florida. - 4/28/2008 - High School Grading Goes Beyond FCAT
Senate passes plan to measure high schools on industry certifications and college readiness.
The Florida Senate, last week, passed legislation that changes how public high schools are evaluated under the state's accountability system.




