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Scholarship available for Navarre area student-athletes

Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:25 Written by Staff Reports

The Pensacola Sports Association announced last week a partnership with the Dr. Alec Kessler Memorial Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund in the awarding of a scholarship to an area student-athlete.

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Preston, students shine in geography contest

Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:22

Not many average adults know of an ancient lighthouse called Pharos of Alexandria, or where it’s located.

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Jump Start Your Business Workshop

Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:20 Written by Staff Reports

On Jan. 25, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first workshop in the Jump Start Your Business series. The inaugural workshop, which begins at noon, will feature Rick Cantin, CPA, both as sponsor and presenter.

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Flushing septic tank law among legislative priorities

Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:18 Last Updated on Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:19 Written by Ken Garner

During the local legislative delegation’s annual meeting with constituents in Milton last month, Florida Rep. Clay Ford thanked the Santa Rosa County Commission for leaving funding off its 2011 legislative wish list.

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Santa Rosa County commissioners debate Navarre Beach resolution

Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:07 Written by David Clothier

Changes in the wording of the resolution that could convey ownership of Navarre Beach to Santa Rosa County was debated during Monday’s Committee Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The joint resolution between Santa Rosa and Escambia counties is planned to be sent to U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson for introduction as a bill before Congress. The bill would allow the conveyance of Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach to Santa Rosa and Escambia counties, respectively.

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Ann Bodenstein not seeking re-election

Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:04 Last Updated on Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:06

Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Ann Bodenstein has announced she will not seek reelection next year. She has been the supervisor of elections since succeeding Doug Wilkes in 2004 but said, “It’s time to quit – I’ll be over 70 years old.”

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Candidates seek positions on Holley-Navarre water board

Thursday, 13 January 2011 15:53

Holley-Navarre Water Systems, Inc., has announced the candidates for two open seats on its board. The candidates are Susan Berel, Charlie Enghauser, A. Morgan Lamb, Roger Mosley, Jeremy Pate and Bill Sublett.

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