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…
Jun 19, 2017
How to keep flies away
MILTON — Recent rains, combined with warm, humid weather, offer a perfect environment for mosquito breeding.
While Santa Rosa County has seen no local transmissions of Zika virus, mosquitos can sti…
Jun 19, 2017
Storm preparation includes sand bags, flood insurance
MILTON — It's hurricane season, summer afternoon rain patterns are in full force, and the ground is saturated, which means flooding is a possibility.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a c…
Jun 19, 2017
Council to continue discussion on expanding role
MILTON — A discussion on expanding the City Council’s duties to include hiring and firing city employees will continue next month.
At a May 1 Executive Committee meeting, Councilman Jeff Snow menti…
Jun 17, 2017
THEIR CHANCE TO PLAY: Volunteers seek baseball league for developmentally disabled
GULF BREEZE — Volunteers on the south end of Santa Rosa County want to bring baseball to those with developmental disabilities through the national nonprofit organization Miracle League.
“We have m…