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Electronic field trip opens world of seashores

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:52 Written by Karina Orr

For many students across the nation, the shores of the Gulf of Mexico are something they might not see in real life, but the National Park Foundation has found a way to bring the shores of Gulf Islands National Seashore to them.

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Holley-Navarre fire board reviews policies

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:50 Written by Ken Garner

Some Holley-Navarre Fire District policies are repetitive, some encroach on the fire chief’s duties and some conflict with state law, the department’s attorney said Monday.

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Residents worry county ignoring trash, recycling concerns

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:48 Written by Ken Garner

Residents were happy to talk trash with Santa Rosa County officials earlier this month, but now they wonder if those officials were listening.

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Impact fees and a taste of sulfur

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:46

Ken Walker, General Manager of the Holley-Navarre Water Systems, Inc., spoke about impact fees, piping and other water concerns at the Feb. 15 meeting of the Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee.

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RV park open by Memorial Day

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:46 Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:51

An RV park is in the works for the property on the south side of Highway 98 just west of Highway 87.

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Panda-monium

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:32

Members of the Special Operations Weather Team of Hurlburt Air Field dressed as panda bears and raised $4,000 in donations during their Panda Pub Crawl Feb. 18.

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Paddle Out honors Yancy Spencer III

Sunday, 20 February 2011 15:57 Last Updated on Sunday, 20 February 2011 16:12 Written by Staff Reports

Yancy Spencer, III, an owner and founder of Innerlight Surf & Sport in Gulf Breeze and three other locations, died of an apparent heart attack on February 14 while surfing in Malibu, California.