What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows.  BAY AREA RESOURCE COUNCIL: July 19, 11 a.m. in the West Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 4081 E. Olive Road, Pensacola. The Technical Advisory Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the same location. For the full agenda, visit www.wfrpc.org. SANTA ROSA COUNTY… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

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

Santa Rosa County library events

MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County.   DAIRY FARMING: Kindergartners through fifth-graders may attend this informative program about dairy farming; they can learn about life on a dairy farm and listen to a story about Ferdinand the Bull. Here’s the schedule: 1 p.m. July 19 at the Milton Library 1 p.m.… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events

Santa Rosa Community Cleanup

MILTON — These cleanup opportunities are available year-round. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed.   OCEAN HOUR VOLUNTEERS CLEAN NAVAL LIVE OAKS NATIONAL PARK: first Saturday of every month. Sign in at 8:45 a.m.; clean from 9-10 a.m. at Naval Live Oaks… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Cleanup

'You control your circumstances'

MILTON — Milton High alumna and wounded U.S. Marine veteran Kirstie Ennis appears on the cover of ESPN’s 2017 Body Issue.
The magazine, released July 7, features athletes from various sports, all n…