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MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County.  REFRESHING READS BOOK CLUB: 3 p.m. April 4 at the Jay Library, 5259 Booker Lane. The April selection is “Water from My Heart” by Charles Martin. Sign-up is required, so drop by to speak to a staff member and sign up. FRIENDS OF THE […]

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. LOBSTER SEASON ADVISORY: The spiny lobster recreational and commercial season closes to harvest in state and federal waters starting April 1. It will reopen Aug. 6. The two-day recreational sport season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July, which is July […]

MILTON — Mardi has a second chance at life thanks to numerous people’s efforts.
After Central Landfill workers found the juvenile bald eagle Feb. 23, Santa Rosa County Animal Services Director Dale…

MILTON — Wounded veteran Kirstie Ennis, a Milton High School graduate, recently hiked to the summit of Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for East Africa rural communities’ need for clean …

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Sea turtle conservation center gets funding boost

PACE — The Panhandle Community Theatre will present Tim Kelly’s “The Zombie,” with Joe Perna directing.
So, what should the audience expect from this production when the show opens March 30?
“It’…

Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — The Garden Club of America, since its 191…

MILTON — The Santa Rosa Art Association will have ceramic artist Jonathan Kusnerek as its guest artist and demonstrator.
The association’s next meeting is set 9 a.m. March 25 at Pensacola State Col…

These activities are free to participate in except as noted. See more details at www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/ March 23: 8 a.m. work on the Florida Trail. Meet at Blackwater River State Park (north parking lot of Deaton Bridge). See Meetup site for details and to sign up. March 26: 7 a.m. hike at Bayou Marcus Wetland Trail […]

MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County.  TODDLER TIME: Six Wednesdays, beginning 11 a.m. March 22, at the Navarre and Pace libraries. For children 18 to 36 months of age who attend with a caregiver. Toddler Time requires registration at the Navarre Library or Pace Library. Space is limited. Details: Margaret […]