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Dark objects seen floating off Navarre Beach

Thursday, 30 December 2010 11:24 Last Updated on Thursday, 06 January 2011 11:49 Written by David Clothier

Beachgoers and vacationers reported seeing "large dark objects" floating past the Navarre Beach Pier on Dec. 29, raising concerns of possible pollutants floating up on the beach. However, it was discovered upon further investigation that the dark objects floating in the Gulf were actually sea grasses stirred up during recent winter storms.

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Second annual Penguin Plunge

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 15:06 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 15:21 Written by Staff Reports

The “penguins” participating in the second annual Penguin Plunge into Santa Rosa Sound next month will be “Freezin’ for a Reason.” According to Mandy Evers at Juana’s Pagodas, the proceeds from the event will benefit the Emerald Coast Honor Flight, a local non-profit organization dedicated to flying America’s veterans to the nation’s capital to view the landmarks free of charge.

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Marine sanctuary to ‘refresh’ grant hopes

Thursday, 02 December 2010 10:39 Last Updated on Thursday, 02 December 2010 10:52 Written by Ken Garner

Supporters soon should be able to vote to award the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary a $50,000 grant through the Pepsi Refresh project, according to a sanctuary organizer.

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Melvin addresses beach residents’ concerns at NBLRA

Tuesday, 23 November 2010 15:31

Residents and leaseholders of Navarre Beach are doing their best to maintain the island as Florida’s best-kept secret.

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Navarre Beach featured in 2010 Visit Florida Beach Walk

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 13:16 Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 16:49 Written by Nic Nowlan

Visit Florida’s Beach Walk is reported to have had more than 4,000 volunteers Saturday and more than 4,500 photos uploaded to the Visit Florida website. Navarre area photos include a bride by the pier and many scenic snapshots.

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Visit Florida Beach Walk

Saturday, 06 November 2010 11:57 Written by Staff Reports

Visit Florida Beach Walk participants Katie Barrett, 6 and Carlie Jeffries, 6 with Daisy Troop 719 take pictures of the wildlife while they were out with their Daisy Troop Leader, Dana Jeffries. Thousands participated today, Saturday Nov. 6 and took pictures of a designated mile. Photos can be found at the Beach Walk web site - by clicking HERE.

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