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Songwriter Festival to bring music, money to Navarre

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:09 Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:15 Written by Roxanne Baker

The inaugural Navarre Beach Songwriter Festival is expected to light up both the stages and the local cash registers this weekend. About a dozen artists and bands – both regionally and nationally known – will perform at the three-day festival. For more info, read the May 16 edition of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Santa Rosa County militia up to 250 members

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:30 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 12:05 Written by Romi White

Second Amendment rights groups are experiencing record-breaking surges in membership as gun dealers struggle to meet the demand for more personal firearms amid a gun supply shortage, which includes ammunition. The Santa Rosa County’s official militia, which was established by county ordinance in 1994, also has seen a recent surge in membership, spiking to 250 members after promotion by local Tea Party officials.

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Surf's Up for Navarre Beach Surf Warriors

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:23 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 11:58 Written by Denise Haywald

The 2nd Annual Navarre Beach Surf Warriors will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Navarre Beach County Park. The program provides an avenue for healing emotional scars of war through the healing power of the salt water, good times in the sun and visiting with friends and fellow wounded warriors. Last year, five wounded warriors participated in the inaugural Navarre Beach Surf Warriors. This year, the event has tripled to include 15 wounded warriors — and there’s a waiting list.

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TDC addresses Navarre Beach traffic light

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:15 Written by Romi White

Traffic congestion caused by the signal at U.S. Highway 98 and Navarre Beach Bridge was one of several important traffic issues addressed by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council at its monthly meeting April 17.

For the complete story, read the May 2 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament brings community, military together

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:07 Written by Staff Reports

Spring is a great time to be on the fairways and enjoying the beautiful weather of Northwest Florida. And, since May is Military Appreciation Month, it’s also a great time to honor those who have served and are serving our great country.

An opportunity to do both is the Annual Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, May 17th, at Tiger Point Golf Club, 1255 Country Club Road in Gulf Breeze.

The public is invited to come and enjoy the weather and pay tribute.

For the complete story, read the May 2 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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‘Taste of Navarre’ serves up Iron Chef

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:56 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:13 Written by Sharon Doolittle

Renowned Chef Geoffrey Zakarian has plied his trade worldwide: Paris, London, Nice, Lyon, Navarre. Wait…Navarre?

The chef, restaurateur, author and television celebrity was a featured guest Sunday at the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s fifth “Taste of Navarre” event showcasing area culinary attractions.

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