Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
PACE — When disaster strikes, Pace Community Emerg…
'It's about ending homelessness and poverty'
MILTON — As the Santa Rosa County School District Director of Federal Programs and President of the nonprofit Bridges out of Poverty Santa Rosa, Karen Barber has spent the last 31 years seeking to im…
No taxpayer bailout for failure of moral leadership
Dear editor,
In the early 1920’s the KKK lost their choice of a Democratic presidential candidate by one vote of the over 1,000 cast at a highly contentious convention.
In the late 1920’s the fat…
A possible solution for the Confederate controversy
Dear editor,
What is the definition of "liberal"?
As an adjective it is "open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values."
"Open to new behavior or opinions" sounds p…
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. UPCOMING BOOK CHAT: 4 p.m. Sept. 6, Pace Library, 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd. This month's Book Chat selection is "The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair" by Joel Dicker. Registration is required. ROCK PAINTING: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 6, Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive.… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events
Bank boosts Friends of the Pace Area Library
PACE — The Friends of the Pace Area Library received a grant of $5,000 from Charter Bank.
The grants are awarded based on the number of customer votes. The bank maintains a list of eligible nonprof…
'It’s an area where anything can happen'
PACE — First-time director Charles Pate makes his debut with a different sort of production for the Panhandle Community Theatre; it's called black box. These nine short plays feature simple, unadorne…
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs
GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs schedule. All programs are free to participate in and are subject to change without notification. FORT PICKENS AREA: The Fort Pickens Bookstore and Museum are open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. NAVAL LIVE OAKS AREA: Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to sunset.… Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs
'I feel good'
MILTON — Steven Schaffter, 68, is a dedicated volunteer at the senior citizens program at the Guy Thompson Community Center. Schaffter, 68, said he’s participated in the senior citizens program at th…
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. PACE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY NETWORKING LUNCHEON: 12 p.m. Sept. 6 at Grover T's BBQ, 5887 U.S. 90, Milton. Each person will order off the menu and pay the server afterward. Door prizes are always welcome. RSVP to 994-9633. SEPT. 11 MEMORIAL:… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County