Jul 14, 2017
Community Center expands senior dances to all ages
MILTON — Officials at the Guy Thompson Community Center in Milton want to draw more attendance to their monthly dances. The dances provide socialization and exercise to the senior citizens attending …
Jul 13, 2017
Milton couple honors veterans with 13-year tradition
MILTON — U.S. Army and Navy veteran Tommy Thurman and his wife, Linda, have an annual tradition of decorating their yard in American and military themes.
They do so to honor American troops and vet…
Jul 13, 2017
'Steel Magnolias' stage play to feature Gulf Breeze woman
FORT WALTON BEACH — Stage Crafters Community Theatre, Inc., Fort Walton Beach’s nonprofit theatre, will present “Steel Magnolias," featuring Gulf Breeze's Jennifer King, in August.
The action is se…
Jul 13, 2017
Milton Youth Fun Fest to feature water slides, carnival games
MILTON — Kids can enjoy free activities during the Milton Youth Fun Fest 12-5 p.m. July 22 at the Guy Thompson Community Center on Byrom Street.
Children can bring a swim suit and towel to play on …
Jul 13, 2017
Santa Rosa author reveals new book cover
Southern Yellow Pine Publishing has revealed the cover of “Unbroken Circles for Schools: Training Scenarios” by award-winning author Ken Johnson.
A native of Santa Rosa County, Johnson has speciali…
Jul 13, 2017
Pace blood drive scheduled
PACE — Pace area residents can turn a routine grocery shopping trip into a potentially life-saving day.
A blood donation is set noon to 6 p.m. July 17 at the Pace Wal-Mart. Donors will receive a…
Jul 13, 2017
Hancock Bank to anchor Pace retail development
SVN SouthLand, a commercial real estate brokerage firm and part of the SVN brand, in partnership with Granger Development, announced that Hancock Bank will anchor a new retail development at 4612 Hig…
Jul 13, 2017
Milton man completes Army training
MILTON — U.S. Army Pvt. Brenton Thomas Christian graduated June 22, 2017, after 17 weeks of training with the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment.
Christian earned the Cavalry Scout occupational sp…
Jul 13, 2017
Santa Rosa’s second Zaxby’s to open; 40-plus jobs available
PACE — With construction officially underway, the first Zaxby’s in Pace is coming soon to 4700 Highway 90. A fan favorite for chicken fingers and wings, the new fast-casual restaurant is scheduled to…
Jul 11, 2017
From homeless to self-sufficient in 90 days
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — 90Works aims to move vulnerable populatio…