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Officials urge caution when burning yard waste

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 13:49 Written by Staff Reports

The Holley Navarre Fire Department put out a yard fire on the 2000 block of Shannon Road Feb. 14. Chief Norton said the homeowner gathered pine straw and cones to burn in the yard.

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School board honors volunteers, guidance counselors

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 13:46

Santa Rosa County School Board officials took time out of their regular meeting schedule to honor the Volunteers of the Year at a meeting held Feb. 10 in Milton.

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Beginnings of a Mardi Gras tradition

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 13:40

Mardi Gras is in the air and the Navarre Krewe of Jesters is celebrating its silver anniversary this year after 25 years of fun.

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No Thanks: Neighborhoods can bar solicitors

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 13:38 Written by Ken Garner

Some Santa Rosa County residents will receive fewer unexpected visitors in the future.

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Dreams realized through Egypt’s revolt

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 13:27

After almost three weeks of protest, a local pediatrician and Egyptian American has seen a dream come true with the resignation of former President Hosni Mubarak on Feb. 11, ending his almost 30 year reign in Egypt.

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Navarre places 2nd in state weightlifting championship

Sunday, 13 February 2011 18:22 Last Updated on Monday, 14 February 2011 08:21 Written by Staff Reports

Navarre placed 2nd overall losing to Spruce Creek 28 to 26 at the FHSAA Girls state weightlifting championship in Kissimmee on Saturday. Navarre HIgh can count two state champions in their midst - Jameka Anderson and Kayla Poole.

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Sanctuary moves forward with new permit date

Wednesday, 09 February 2011 16:47

The Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary committee was hoping to receive national permits in March so they could begin planning and funding for the marine sanctuary, but those permits will be coming in June.

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