When Billy Davis smiles or laughs, it’s real. Like his chuckles, laughter and smiles comes from his heart. Look close, and in your mind’s eye will see a toothy Jimmy Carter smile in those expressions.
In Santa Rosa County, roughly four out of every 10 people are living in poverty conditions. To address their unmet needs, Dr. Karen Barber, a school district administrator, and other community leaders are starting a nonprofit organization called Santa Rosa Bridges.
Property owners in northwest Florida are going to save some change if a budget proposal from the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) is adopted by its Governing Board in September. The tentative budget announced earlier this month by the organization proposes levying the roll-back millage rate of .039, which is less than the 0.04 rate assessed in the current year and 22 percent lower than the constitutional and statutory cap of 0.05.
Navarre residents flocked to St. Sylvester Catholic Church to see Paradise Productions’ presentation of ‘Seussical the Musical’ Aug. 1 – 3. Tickets sold out for Saturday and Sunday’s presentations of the show that featured famous characters and scenes from the Dr. Seuss universe.
Not every zoo in the country has a director that holds a degree in landscape architecture, as well as has the credentials to run a zoo, but Gulf Breeze does. And that combination has been extremely useful since new zoo director Steve Jagielski arrived about six weeks ago.
Santa Rosa County recently installed a landfill gas, or LFG, collection and control system along with a blower/flare station at the Central Landfill in Milton. And now that the new system is operational, Santa Rosa County is conducting a study to determine the best use for the gas.
After Nancy arranged the interview, she told me that Phil Espinosa is very patriotic, and she was right. There was no mistaking him as he navigates the halls of Bay Breeze Assisted Living facility with the American flag waving from the back of his wheelchair.
In Santa Rosa County, roughly four out of every 10 people are living in poverty conditions. To address their unmet needs, Dr. Karen Barber, a school district administrator, and other community leaders are starting a nonprofit organization called Santa Rosa Bridges.
The classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” celebrates its 75th anniversary later this month, and the Santa Rosa County Library System is celebrating with special programs. The first “Munch with Munchkins” was held Aug. 1 at the Navarre Library and included a viewing of the movie, as well as free popcorn and children’s crafts.
Sgt. Anthony McDaniel was all smiles during a ceremonial groundbreaking Aug.2 in Navarre. McDaniel lost both legs and his left hand when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Kajaki, Afghanistan during his second deployment Aug. 31, 2010.
