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Sandy fun for all ages

Friday, 28 September 2012 08:44 Last Updated on Saturday, 29 September 2012 11:15

Kylie Rushing, 2, from left, Kilie McCoy, 20 months, and Miah McCoy, 5, learn how to build a sand sea turtle Saturday during the third annual Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival.

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TDC tables Chamber grant requests

Monday, 24 September 2012 09:23

The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council tabled two grant requests from the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce during a Sept. 19 meeting.

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Gulf Reefs finally installed

Thursday, 20 September 2012 09:19 Last Updated on Monday, 24 September 2012 08:44

The Gulf reefs are finally going in about four months after the sound-side reefs were installed. Mike Sandler, with the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Committee, said there will be 30 reef structures with that will have discs on them.

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A turtle hospital’s success in Marathon

Wednesday, 19 September 2012 09:24 Written by Staff Reports

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Key opened in 1986 on the grounds of a former hotel and strip club. The hospital currently gives tours to an average 250 visitors a day and charges $15 each for adults and $7.50 for children.

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Navarre Sea Turtle Conservation Center: small but mighty

Wednesday, 19 September 2012 08:26

The future Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center will be small compared to others in the state, but it will be mighty according to Project Director Cathy Holmes.

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Fla. Supreme Court to hear leaseholder suit

Wednesday, 19 September 2012 07:17

Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association reported during a Sept. 15 regular meeting that the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the leaseholders’ lawsuit against the county property appraiser.

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