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Voter turnout nothing special in Santa Rosa County

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 12:34 Written by Ken Garner

The most surprising thing about Santa Rosa County’s voter turnout Nov. 2 might be that it was no surprise.

Commissioners discuss Navarre Beach future

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 12:28 Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 12:31 Written by Ken Garner

Plans to grant leaseholders ownership of their Santa Rosa Island properties also must protect the future of Navarre Beach, several residents told the Santa Rosa County Commission on Monday.

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Amendment 8 falls short

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 12:23 Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 12:29 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A proposed amendment to the controversial class size legislation passed by Florida voters in 2002 fell short last week, capturing only 55 percent of the necessary 60 percent margin required to pass.

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Jewel or junkyard?

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 12:20 Written by Jennifer Hensley

What was once a prized piece of real estate valued at a cool $2 million has been reduced to a veritable junkyard – despite a landowner’s efforts to keep the site in tip-top shape.

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Navarre Pier expansion moves forward

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 12:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 13:13 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Santa Rosa County commissioners are expected to approve plans to expand the deck at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier despite lingering questions surrounding contracts and crime at the $8-million landmark.

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Navarre Beach Pier: Hook, line and stinker?

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:34 Last Updated on Monday, 08 November 2010 09:27 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Controversy surrounds crime, contracts at Navarre Beach Pier

Though Santa Rosa County commissioners have approved a motion to consider expanding the deck that surrounds the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, controversy about crime remains a hot-button issue for county officials and residents alike.

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Navarre High School announces date change for 2011 graduation

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:33 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Its official: Navarre High School seniors will have to stay in school one more day this year before donning a cap and gown and celebrating their graduation.