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Holley Navarre Water Board

Thursday, 06 January 2011 12:23 Written by David Clothier

At its regular meeting on Dec. 21, the Holley Navarre Water System board heard a report on the progress at the Holley Wastewater Treatment Plant. General Manager Ken Walker reported the work that Vision Construction Co. is doing for the structure was about 80 percent complete. Most of the remaining work involves installing equipment. The completion date is expected to be in April.

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Navarre Chamber committee addresses county issues

Thursday, 06 January 2011 12:07 Written by Nic Nowlan

Disagreements over how Santa Rosa County should address Navarre Beach and garbage collection dominated the meeting of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee on Dec. 21, 2010.

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Suspect arrested in string of burglaries

Thursday, 06 January 2011 12:04 Last Updated on Friday, 07 January 2011 10:54 Written by Staff Reports

Following a two-month investigation, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Lyle Dean Roland in connection with a series of burglaries at businesses along U.S. 98.

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Governor Rick Scott takes office

Tuesday, 04 January 2011 16:58 Last Updated on Friday, 07 January 2011 09:44 Written by Staff Reports

Navarre Press was at the inauguration of Rick Scott today, please look below for more photos.

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2nd Annual Penguin Plunge brings in 2011

Saturday, 01 January 2011 13:37 Last Updated on Friday, 07 January 2011 09:41 Written by Sandi Kemp

The 2nd annual Penquin Plunge went off without a hitch even though there was a tornado warning for Santa Rosa County. The weather held off just long enough for the "penquins" to take their plunge. Pictured are Penquins Renee Rudski and Mandy Evers. Read the January 6 issue of Navarre Press for the rest of the story. Photos by John Richardson

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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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Navarre CERT presents the second annual Amazing Chase

Thursday, 30 December 2010 10:50 Written by Staff Reports

For the second time, the Navarre Community Emergency Response Team is holding what it calls “The Amazing Chase,” this time on Jan. 22, 2011. Teams of two-to-four individuals over the age 12 — one must have a driver’s license — will compete for prizes in an event similar to television’s “Amazing Race.”

Each team will be given clues; the answer to each clue is a local business. Teams solve the clue, drive to the business and pick up a card. Once all businesses have been visited, teams head to the final destination, the Navarre Elks Lodge. The Amazing Chase begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Holley Navarre

Senior Center, 8476 Gordon Goodin Lane, Navarre.

The team with every card that finishes in the least time wins $500. The remaining team with all cards and the best mileage wins $200. A third prize of $100 will be awarded to the remaining team with the most cards and the second best mileage.

“This is our major fund raiser and we need your help to make it a huge success,” explained Ray Yantch of Navarre C.E.R.T. “Come join the fun.”

He added there will be an “Amazing” awards party following the Chase at the Elks Lodge, which will include more prizes, a 50/50 raffle, live music by Steve Hall and discount food and drinks. The Elks Lodge is located at 2002 Elks Way in Navarre.

The cost is $10 per team member if registered by Jan. 8, and $15 per person after that. Registration forms are available online at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by contacting Bill Crouch at 791-3886.

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