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PAWS foster pet volunteers – A calling

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 13:23 Written by Mitzi Rowe

Navarre resident and USA Today bestseller Catherine Mann has fostered more than 40 dogs and puppies since she started volunteering at the Fort Walton Beach Panhandle Animal Welfare Society a little more than two years ago.

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Middle schools begin to integrate civics curriculum

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 13:22

Florida’s legislature passed a resolution last spring that requires the reintroduction of formal civics classes in schools, and standardized tests to ensure the success of the program.

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500 servings of community love

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 13:19

West Navarre Intermediate School is trying to alleviate the financial burden the Kleine family has recently incurred.

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Island Style’s ongoing BP struggles

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 13:17

Though the ecological impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are still under debate by experts, the economic impacts are much easier to see at home.

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Lovin’ Mardi Gras

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 13:14 Written by Staff Reports

The Navarre Krewe of Jesters’ 25th anniversary celebration culminates in the Mardi Gras Parade taking place March 5 at 1 p.m. The theme is silver for their silver anniversary.

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Coalition, Senate bill may bring funds to Northwest Florida

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 13:12

Senator Don Gaetz is introducing legislation that among other actions would make it a state policy to reserve 75 percent, of any fine or settlement funds awarded to Florida, for the seven counties he said were most affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill last year.

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