What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County announcements, events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING SANTA ROSA DEMOCRACTIC PARTY: Members meet once a month. The next meeting is 6 p.m. May 16 at 4966 Henry St., Milton. Contact Sarah Coutu, chair, at 850-375-2334, or Patty Overly, secretary, at 850-723-0250 for details. RED SHOE BOOK CLUB: Members will meet 10… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

'Someone strong to look up to'

MILTON — May 8, 33 Santa Rosa County teachers nominated by their schools gathered at Bennett C. Russell Elementary School with their families to see who would be chosen as the Rookie of the Year.
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UF/IFAS Milton graduates 15

MILTON — The University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) graduated 15 students during a commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Santa Rosa County auditorium.
The insti…

Fore your pleasure

PACE — Golfers enjoyed a warm bright sunny day this week at Stonebrook Golf Course.
Robin Dezarn, general manager for the course, said she has seen the level of golfing talent increase as new peopl…

Parks release ranger programs schedule

GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore announces its summer (June through August) ranger programs schedule for the Florida Areas of the park.  All programs are free and are subject to change wi…

County growth

Dear editor,
A recent newspaper article noted the need for 10,676 new homes in the county by the end of 2024, which represents 5 years and 9 months from now. The school system was also noted as in …