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Registration open for Make a Splash - Read at Navarre Library

Wednesday, 02 June 2010 10:11 Written by Staff Reports

Attention Parents: Avoid that familiar complaint from your children this summer, “I’m bored!” Summer is the perfect time for children to “set sail for the library” and “dive into a great book.” Participants in the 2010 Summer Reading Program will explore the world of water and water fun through stories, songs, games and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes, and pools and the creatures that live there.

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Community

Alabama man charged in death of Navarre father

Friday, 28 May 2010 13:48 Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 07:38

An Alabama man, whom Florida Highway Patrol believes caused a three-car collision on May 1 resulting in the death of Navarre dad Johnny Robinson, turned himself in to Escambia sheriff’s on Thursday.

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Gearing up for hurricane season

Friday, 28 May 2010 10:49 Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 07:39 Written by Chuck Bassett

The Weather Channel’s Julie Martin interviewed Navarre Beach Fishing Pier manager Dorothy Slye on March 25 for a feature, “Hurricane Season,” scheduled to air June 5 or 6, regarding areas along the Gulf Coast that have been adversely affected by hurricanes in recent years.

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Chamber gets approval for July 4th concert on beach

Friday, 28 May 2010 10:38 Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 07:46 Written by Chuck Bassett

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is set to continue its Thursday in the Park concert series with a special July 4^th event on the eastern part of the parking lot behind Cocodrie’s — the same general area where Fun Fest was staged.

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UWF biology professor educates commissioners on the science of oil spill

Friday, 28 May 2010 10:36 Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 07:44 Written by Chuck Bassett

Dr. Dick A. Snyder, director of the University of West Florida Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation in the biology department, addressed the Santa Rosa County commissioners at their regular meeting on May 27, trying to dispel rumors and to scientifically evaluate the oil-spill situation, as it relates to Navarre Beach and the adjoining Florida coast.

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