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Salter: Taxpayers wise to invest in military

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:34 Written by Ken Garner

Local leaders’ failure to protect Eglin Air Force Base is at least partially to blame for the area’s losing 48 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters — and the 2,500 jobs and $615-million economic impact they were expected to bring with them to Northwest Florida, Santa Rosa County Commissioner Don Salter said Monday.

“I think this loss of those aircraft shows the importance of protecting your bases and understanding the value of protecting your fence lines like we try to do at Whiting Field,” Salter said.

For more on this story, check out the Aug. 26 edition of the Navarre Press, or subscribe online.

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Three mile bridge replacement moved up

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 12:51 Written by Ken Garner

The Pensacola Bay Bridge isn’t falling down – not yet – but planners want to be ready before it does.

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County to consider scenic corridor designations

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 13:52 Written by Ken Garner

County support for a scenic corridor proclamation is closer after planners distanced the idea from proposed sign ordinance changes.

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Public libraries in Florida provide $8.32 return on investment

Friday, 06 August 2010 11:51 Last Updated on Friday, 06 August 2010 12:07 Written by Staff Reports

A study recently released by the Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development, University of West Florida , reveals public libraries return $8.32 in value for every tax dollar received.

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Housing, transportation issues dominate town hall forum

Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:11 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Though the atmosphere was decidedly optimistic, one thing missing from last week's town hall forum were the policy-makers themselves.

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Grant needed to continue Navarre East water improvements

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 07:33 Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 08:59 Written by Ken Garner

The Holley-Navarre Water System will complete sewer improvements in Navarre East if Santa Rosa County gets the money, the system's board of directors agreed last week.

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