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Local artist prepares for trip of a lifetime

Wednesday, 06 February 2013 11:43 Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 February 2013 11:57

Local ceramic artist Jason Stokes will travel to Japan in April to work and study the country’s rich heritage of traditional wood-fired pottery. Stokes, 34, is one of three potters from the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society that have been invited to tour the country to spend time and work with Japanese artists who use traditional methods to create ceramics.

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Young critic’s reviews featured online

Wednesday, 06 February 2013 11:35

Clay Bloodworth is a 14-year-old Gulf Breeze High School freshman and film buff who is gaining a name for himself on the internet as a critic with insightful views. In addition to collecting DVDs and going to see independent films at the Movies 4 at Gulf Breeze theater, Bloodworth regularly posts his critique of films on his You Tube channel and currently has almost 700 subscribers.

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Rollover Accident on 98

Sunday, 03 February 2013 14:48 Written by Staff Reports

U.S. Highway 98 westbound is slow due to a rollover accident which occured at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Navarre Parkway and Estate Circle. It is being reported as a one-vehicle accident and the driver was transported to a local hospital.

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Krewe of Jesters announce parade winners

Saturday, 02 February 2013 16:10 Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 February 2013 22:06 Written by Staff Reports

The overall winner of the 27th Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade was the Krewe of Lafitte from Pensacola. Other winners:

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Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight

Friday, 01 February 2013 15:01 Written by Staff Reports

Two cold weather shelters for the homeless or heatless will open Friday, Feb. 1 in Santa Rosa County:

Ferris Hill Baptist Church located at 6848 Chaffin Street, Milton
Community Christ Church located at 2111 Presidio Street, Navarre

Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter will close at 7 a.m. the following morning.

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County to take control of community center

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:42

Santa Rosa County Commissioners spent more than an hour discussing the future of the Navarre Community Center during a Jan. 24 meeting.

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Lafitte joins Navarre Jesters

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:40

The Navarre Krewe of Jesters said one of the big highlights of the 27th Annual Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade is the addition of the Krewe of Lafitte from Pensacola.

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