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Current provider cautions county about addition at Peter Prince

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:26 Written by Ken Garner

An attorney for the existing fixed-base operator at Peter Prince Airport invited a would-be competitor to consider buying his client’s business instead.

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FDOT unveils updated U.S. 98 widening plan

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:20 Written by Ken Garner

Realtor Walter Pierce of Pensacola Beach sells properties from Alabama east to Panama City. He spends a lot of time driving on U.S. Highway 98, the busy interstate artery that doubles as main street for much of the Emerald Coast.

He knows its challenges, but Pierce isn’t convinced widening the road is the best solution.

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Homeowners offer reward for information on animal killer

Wednesday, 27 October 2010 13:01 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Robledal Estates is, by all accounts, a peaceful subdivision.

Situated just north of East Bay Boulevard, the houses on these streets are bigger than most, and the tranquil waters of nearby Redfish Cove lend to the neighborhood’s quiet charm.

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Commissioners get beach title ball rolling

Wednesday, 27 October 2010 13:00 Written by Ken Garner

Many questions remain unanswered, but a new effort to let Santa Rosa Island leaseholders own their property is underway.

“This isn’t going to happen overnight,” Escambia County Commission Chairman Grover Robinson IV said Monday in Milton during a joint meeting of Escambia and Santa Rosa county commissioners. “We’re not advocating any one position or another, this is about being able to give our leaseholders more options.”

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Halloween gets moved?

Wednesday, 13 October 2010 09:00 Last Updated on Friday, 22 October 2010 09:44 Written by Jennifer Hensley

It's no trick – Halloween may not be celebrated on its intended day this year. At least not officially.

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County may be forced to accept expensive water standards

Wednesday, 13 October 2010 08:59 Written by Ken Garner

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to impose expensive new standards on Florida waters beginning next month, and there's little city and county governments can do to stop it.

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