Jun 19, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. SANTA ROSA WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB MONTHLY MEETING: 1:30 p.m. June 26, Henderson Hall at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 7810 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. Guest speaker: Betty Wilson, Move to Amend. Topic: Move to Amend Local Initiative. Details: Margie Purkerson, 206-5884, margiep@bellsouth.net MILTON HIGH SCHOOL’S […]
Jun 19, 2017
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs
GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs schedule. 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. Park headquarters exhibits are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; they […]
Jun 19, 2017
County may hire consultant to develop economic growth plan
MILTON — A strategic plan has never been developed for the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office, according to Economic Development Director Shannon Ogletree. He and his office, with a consul…
Jun 19, 2017
7 adoptable pets in Santa Rosa County
Editor's Note: Each week, Santa Rosa County Animal Services and the Press Gazette will share photos and descriptions of several animals in need of immediate adoption. If you are interested in adoptin…
Jun 19, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Stewart-Perritt family reunion scheduled PACE — The 44th Stewart-Perritt family reunion is set 11 a.m. June 24 at the Pace Community Center, 5976 Chumuckla Highway. All relatives and friends are invited. Lunch is served at 1 p.m. and festivities include fellowship, games and the playground. The center provides tables, chairs and ice. Bring covered dishes, […]
Jun 19, 2017
Free outdoor movie series scheduled
MILTON — This July, Big Screen on the Blackwater will feature a series of three summer movies in the newly revamped Milton Event Area.
People can come downtown with lawn chairs or blankets and wat…
Jun 19, 2017
Free relationship classes available in July
MILTON — University of Florida trained instructors will teach couples some skills to increase love, manage stress, set financial goals, deal with differences and maintain friendship.
This free work…
Jun 19, 2017
5 things to do in Santa Rosa County
1. ENJOY LOCAL MUSIC. Bands on the Blackwater returns 7 p.m. June 23 on South Willing Street. The outdoor concert series, held Friday nights in downtown Milton, is free to attend. You can pull up a b…
Jun 19, 2017
Blueberry Bash returns June 24
MILTON — The Arc of the Emerald Coast Santa Rosa will present the 8th Annual Blueberry Bash on Saturday, June 24.
This event will include blueberry picking, a plant sale, live entertainment, over …
Jun 19, 2017
Great Scallop Search kicks off June 24
MILTON — Do you snorkel? Or have a boat, canoe or kayak and want to help determine if there are scallops in the Santa Rosa Sound and Big Lagoon?
Then you may enjoy the third annual Santa Rosa Sound…