AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Gulf Breeze Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/gulf-breeze-fl 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/gulf-breeze-fl https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:01:02 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by student-athletes from Florida State University and the University of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-desantis-signs-bill-to-empower-student-athletes-and-support-professional-development-31537119-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-desantis-signs-bill-to-empower-student-athletes-and-support-professional-development-31537119-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On January 20, 2023, former Representative James Rollins Eddy passed away at the age of 91. From 1963 to 1968, Representative Eddy https://www.americantowns.com/news/memo-flags-at-halfstaff-in-honor-of-former-representative-james-rollins-eddy-31537120-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/memo-flags-at-halfstaff-in-honor-of-former-representative-james-rollins-eddy-31537120-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 15th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida had record visitation in 2022. VISIT FLORIDA estimates that https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-breaks-record-for-highest-visitation-in-state-history-31537566-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-breaks-record-for-highest-visitation-in-state-history-31537566-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the “COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act.” https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-matt-gaetz-introduces-bill-to-reinstate-discharged-federal-employees-due-to-covid19-vaccine-mandates-31538050-pensacola-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-matt-gaetz-introduces-bill-to-reinstate-discharged-federal-employees-due-to-covid19-vaccine-mandates-31538050-pensacola-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) joined members of the Florida Delegation to launch the Everglades Caucus and participate in a https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutherford-colleagues-launch-everglades-caucus-request-funding-for-florida-everglades-restoration-31538064-jacksonville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutherford-colleagues-launch-everglades-caucus-request-funding-for-florida-everglades-restoration-31538064-jacksonville-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC:  Greek-American U.S. RepresentativesGus Bilirakis (FL-12) andNicole Malliotakis (NY-11)  today released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/bilirakis-and-malliotakis-travel-to-crete-as-part-of-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-31538106-brooksville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bilirakis-and-malliotakis-travel-to-crete-as-part-of-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-31538106-brooksville-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. — Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced the State Accountability, https://www.americantowns.com/news/bilirakis-and-rubio-reintroduce-bill-to-help-hospitals-providing-care-to-low-income-patients-31538108-brooksville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bilirakis-and-rubio-reintroduce-bill-to-help-hospitals-providing-care-to-low-income-patients-31538108-brooksville-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 BRADENTON, Fla. – Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced that his three new offices in Lakewood Ranch, Brandon and Longboat Key are https://www.americantowns.com/news/buchanan-announces-3-new-office-locations-in-16th-congressional-district-31538116-brandon-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/buchanan-announces-3-new-office-locations-in-16th-congressional-district-31538116-brandon-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 SARASOTA —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) on Thursday joined the leadership of Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) in an https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-greg-steube-holds-appreciation-ceremony-for-smh-trauma-center-personnel-31538122-sarasota-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-greg-steube-holds-appreciation-ceremony-for-smh-trauma-center-personnel-31538122-sarasota-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) received notice from the U.S. Coast Guard that it has approved Brightline’s plan https://www.americantowns.com/news/mast-responds-to-uscg-approval-of-brightline-repair-schedule-hard-to-believe-this-is-the-best-they-could-do-31538125-port-saint-lucie-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mast-responds-to-uscg-approval-of-brightline-repair-schedule-hard-to-believe-this-is-the-best-they-could-do-31538125-port-saint-lucie-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 MIAMI, FL -  Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), member of the House Armed Services Committee, visited Homestead Air Reserve Base https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-gimenez-visits-homestead-air-reserve-base-special-operations-command-south-and-southcom-31538141-miami-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-gimenez-visits-homestead-air-reserve-base-special-operations-command-south-and-southcom-31538141-miami-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DESTIN, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis to announce plans for the $205.7 million from the Opioid Settlement https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-and-first-lady-casey-desantis-announce-plans-for-2057-million-opioid-settlement-agreement-31538358-destin-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-and-first-lady-casey-desantis-announce-plans-for-2057-million-opioid-settlement-agreement-31538358-destin-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Holton, Dustin Rowland, and Robert Stern to the Southwest https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-three-to-the-southwest-florida-water-management-district-31538359-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-three-to-the-southwest-florida-water-management-district-31538359-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Batts, David Compton, Brian Langille, Asael Marrero, Bradley https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-eleven-to-the-florida-building-commission-31538362-naples-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-eleven-to-the-florida-building-commission-31538362-naples-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Billy “Eddie” Dixon, Vernon Lewis, Jared White, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-holmes-county-housing-authority-31538363-pensacola-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-holmes-county-housing-authority-31538363-pensacola-fl.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600