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Business Spotlight: The Rusty Pelican: A reflection of family
By Cara Pridemore The Rusty Pelican, a 41-year-old Vietnamese and American fusion cuisine establishment, is a unique restaurant in Long Beach. The restaurant is owned and operated by Linh Schmidt, a Vietnam native who took over the business in 2024. “I love to cook, and I love to talk to customers,” Schmidt said.…
Read MoreValor House Veterans Home owners transforming space into new facility
By Toni Miles Some served on the front lines in battle, others served food to those lined up in the chow hall, and some served the country in an office processing records and pay. Different roles, but all veterans have played a vital role in the United States military, ensuring the freedoms Americans…
Read MoreFrom darkness to independence: Coast man rebuilds his life through MDRS’ EMERGE Center
Special to Long Beach Breeze Just a few years ago, Cortez Tyler was working as an electrician when something small didn’t seem quite right. “I thought it was just my contacts,” he said. Instead, it was something far more serious. After noticing his vision darkening, Tyler went in for an eye exam. What…
Read MoreCity of Long Beach adds new firetruck to its fleet
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach has made a significant investment in safeguarding the community by adding a new fire truck to its fleet, which was on display outside the April 7 Board of Aldermen meeting, allowing residents to check out the new vehicle up close and to meet the firefighters…
Read MoreLibrary prepping for summer reading program
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! Summer Reading is just around the corner, and, this summer, our theme is “Unearth a Story.” Registration begins on May 1 and can be done one of two ways. The first way to register is to visit the library’s website…
Read MoreCommunity BINGO Night set for April 28
Long Beach Breeze The Rotary Club of Long Beach is hosting a community BINGO Night on Tuesday, April 28, at the Long Beach Activity and Senior Center. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., with games set to begin at 6 p.m. Tables can be reserved for $25, and games will be…
Read MoreCommunity invited to gather for National Day of Prayer on May 7
By Toni Miles Residents, faith leaders and community members in Long Beach will gather on Thursday, May 7, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. to observe the annual National Day of Prayer, a nationwide event encouraging Americans to come together in prayer for their communities and the nation. This year’s event is scheduled to take…
Read MoreGCCF receives Community Foundations National Standards® reaccreditation
Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) recently received reaccreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Susie Nelson, board chair of National Standards. “This accreditation is a significant accomplishment that indicates…
Read MoreHow To Reduce Distractions While Working Remotely
Remote work offers flexibility, but it also introduces new challenges that can disrupt focus. Many professionals along the Mississippi Gulf Coast balance home life, weather shifts, and digital noise during the workday. Distractions can quietly reduce productivity and increase stress if you don’t address them early. You can create a more focused work environment with…
Read MoreThe Biggest Packaging Challenges for Dairy Producers
Dairy plants work inside a narrow margin for error. Milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, and cultured products move through production on strict timelines. Packages must protect quality, support sanitation, carry the right labeling, and reach stores without delay. When packaging falls behind, the problem does not stay at the end of the line. It can slow…
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