Pensacola Beach Update SRIA Recommends Roundabouts; Escambia Votes Tonight
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There is still a question whether Pen- joy and benefi ts of providing them sacola Beach will see roundabouts or underpasses in- stead of a traffi c light and toll booth when drivers enter with a place for them to play our Pensacola Beach from the bridge. national pastime – baseball.” Last week the debate continued for over two hours at the Santa Rosa Island Authority and this week the issue — Lane Lynchard goes before the Escambia County Commission. Santa Rosa County Commissioner The SRIA board ended up voting 4-2 to ask Escambia County for money to fund the Design part of the round- about Phase 3, but not giving a nod to the actual con- Pam Brannon | Gulf Breeze News Homer, the mascot of the Miracle League, is surrrounded by Santa Rosa County commissioners (from left) Don Salter, Sam Parker, Rob Williamson, See Roundabouts Page 10A » Lane Lynchard and Bob Cole. Are you considering a Miracle League is run for city council? BY GLENDA CAUDLE Gulf Breeze News© 2018 coming to South End [email protected] So you think you might be ready to step up and serve your communi- Second in Specially designed fi elds accommodate players with disabilities ty as a member of the City Council. a series Having read the article in the April and Florida Senator Doug Broxson for helping parks that make it possible for children with dis- 12 issue about the mechanics of BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News © 2018 to make the project a reality. abilities to play alongside other kids. I told him getting on the ballot, you are ready to delve a bit deeper [email protected] Rep. Williamson, who is a former Santa Rosa I was going to see what we could do to help, and see just what you might be biting off if you move County commissioner, was at the meeting Thurs- and I knew Senator Broxson would be on board, ahead, get elected and end up sitting at the front of the Gulf Breeze is getting a Miracle League. One day and said, “My staff and I have offi ce hours too.” room when Council convenes in early January for the baseball fi eld at Tiger Point park will be con- here, at the Tiger Point Community Center, the Commissioner Lynchard told those at the fi rst meeting of 2019, which is when your service will structed by baseball season next spring to ac- fi rst Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to meeting last week, “Thanks to Representative begin. commodate wheel chairs and walkers and chil- 2 p.m., and I try to make it about every other Jayer Williamson and Senator Doug Broxson, This is what the voters of Gulf Breeze expect of their dren with disabilities. month. Commissioner Lane Lynchard walked during a very diffi cult budget year at the state local elected community leaders. County Commissioner Lane Lynchard, who in one day, not knowing we were here, and be- level, they were able to fulfi ll our request for Council members must prepare for, attend and take spearheaded the push for this project, gave a lot fore he left, I asked him if he needed anything $150,000 toward construction costs for this responsible action at all City Council executive sessions of credit at last week’s commission meeting in from me. He laughed and said some money, and project.” — where matters that need to be voted on are discussed, Tiger Point to Joy Grace of Gulf Breeze, as well then told me about the Miracle League project Lynchard said he was fi rst made aware of the as to Florida Representative Jayer Williamson he was working toward. I am a big supporter of See Park Page 2A » See Gulf Breeze Page 3A » Arrest Report . 2A FRI 5/18 SAT 5/19 SUN 5/20 Mailing Statement Calendar . 2A & 6C AM PARTLY MOSTLY on Opinion Page T-STORMS CLOUDY SUNNY Classifi eds/Legals. 7C WEEKEND Crossword Puzzle. 6C THREE SECTIONS, Weather-plus hi 84/lo 72 hi 84/lo 71 hi 84/lo 70 Movies. 7A 22 PAGES rain: 80% rain: 20% rain: 20% Opinion . 6A VOL. 18, NO. 20 Sports . 1-8C MAY 17, 2018 Dolphin Square 209 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (850) 934-2688 Serving Gulf Breeze Since 1988 Bere Jewelers_BigDeal 1_09-07-17.indd 1 9/1/2017 9:30:25 AM 2A May 17, 2018 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com Park to open next spring Calendar of Meetings » Continued from Page 1A abled children to play alongside all other Thursday, May 17 children,” he said. Santa Rosa County TDC BOD Special Budget desire for a Miracle League baseball fi eld Lynchard said the engineers at Basker- Workshop in the park by a group that organizes A Night ville-Donovan saw the importance of this 8:30 a.m., 6491 Caroline Street, Milton to Shine, the Tim Tebow annual prom night project and donated $20,000 in engineering Friday, May 18 for people of all ages with disabilities at all services. The total cost of engineering and levels. “I found out one thing — if you want design was $30,000. Gulf Breeze Optimist Club to get something done in this county, get Joy The total construction cost is estimated to 7 a.m., 1110 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Grace to back it. She will make it happen.” be $300,000, with $150,000 of that coming Monday, May 21 Grace is one of the organizers of the Tim from the state. Tebow prom night. Homer, the mascot of the Miracle League, Santa Rosa County Commissioner Regular Lynchard said, “We cannot cure the medi- was in attendance Thursday for photos with 9 a.m., 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze cal issues life has dealt children with disabil- the commissioners and state representa- ities, but we can give them the joy and ben- tives. Santa Rosa Democratic Women’s Club efi ts of providing them with a place for them Lynchard said, “I would ask my fellow 1:30 p.m., 7810 Navarre Parkway, Navarre to play our national pasttime — baseball.” commissioners to approve going out for City of Gulf Breeze City Council Regular Lynchard said in 2009, Tiger Point play- bids, with the goal being to start construc- 5:30 p.m., 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze ground was the fi rst in the county to receive tion as soon as the fall baseball season is a fall safe surface. over out here, and have the fi eld ready for “The response and increase in use of that spring baseball.” Tuesday, May 22 playground made us decide to upgrade all Commissioners voted unanimously to Santa Rosa Republican Women’s Club the playgrounds in the county to the same follow that plan. “Homer” is revealed to be Tom 11 a.m., 7289 Navarre Parkway, Navarre kind of surface areas and play areas for dis- Ueberschaer. City of Gulf Breeze Board of Adjustment 6:30 p.m., 6491 Caroline Street, Milton Wednesday, May 23 Santa Rosa County Bagdad Architectural Advisory Board 8:30 a.m., 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton Gulf Breeze Toastmasters Noon, 555 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze Santa Rosa Island Authority Committee Meeting 5 p.m., 1 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach Santa Rosa County Parks and Recreation 5:30 p.m., 6495 Caroline Street, Milton FLASHBACKS May 17 Later, gator Marker is returned 1 Year ago this week – 2017 The marker fi rst noticed missing by Sean Fell was returned Gibson Clothing Store was victimized by a pair of women who Taylor Sansom snapped this photo of an alligator hanging out in to its home in the median at the intersection of Hwy. 98 and Fairpoint Drive. apparently helped themselves to merchandise from the store. the sound behind her parent’s Deer Point home. The pair also hit Pizzazz gift shop, taking merchandise before fl eeing. 5 Years ago this week – 2013 Driver clocked at 112 on Bay Bridge An 80-acre fi re kept the Florida Forestry Service on its toes after it ripped through a section of forest near Garcon Point Bridge. Monday, May 7 nova, 58, of Pensacola for DUI. completely smashed. Nothing Saturday May 12 The fi re did not threaten any structures, but could be seen off • Burglary of an unlocked was taken and the contents ap- • 12:24 a.m.: A traffi c stop in the back porches of homes along Stanford Road. vehicle at Sunchase condomini- Wednesday, May 9 peared untouched. the 800 block of US Hwy. 98 for ums • 12:34 a.m.: A traffi c stop speeding led to the arrest (NTA) 10 Years ago this week – 2008 • 9:16 p.m.: A traffi c stop for in the 200 block of SR 399 for Thursday May 10 of Trevor Fritz, 27, of Pensacola Separation Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of gas chromatography • 12:17 a.m.: A traffi c stop in speeding 112 mph on Pensacola failure to use headlights led to for possession of drug parapher- equipment located in Gulf Breeze, was chosen as a recipient Bay Bridge, then 60 mph in front the 1800 block of US Hwy.