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Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament brings community, military together

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:07 Written by Staff Reports

Spring is a great time to be on the fairways and enjoying the beautiful weather of Northwest Florida. And, since May is Military Appreciation Month, it’s also a great time to honor those who have served and are serving our great country.

An opportunity to do both is the Annual Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, May 17th, at Tiger Point Golf Club, 1255 Country Club Road in Gulf Breeze.

The public is invited to come and enjoy the weather and pay tribute.

For the complete story, read the May 2 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Garden Mosaic process on display at Woodlawn Beach

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:06 Written by John Richardson

Volunteers from the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners visited Woodlawn Beach Middle School on April 25. While there, the gardeners demonstrated the use of their Garden Mosaic process to identify plants.

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It's turtle time once again

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:59 Written by Staff Reports

May is known for bringing flowers but it also brings sea turtle nesting season which officially began May 1 and continues through October on the Gulf Coast.

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‘Taste of Navarre’ serves up Iron Chef

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:56 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:13 Written by Sharon Doolittle

Renowned Chef Geoffrey Zakarian has plied his trade worldwide: Paris, London, Nice, Lyon, Navarre. Wait…Navarre?

The chef, restaurateur, author and television celebrity was a featured guest Sunday at the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s fifth “Taste of Navarre” event showcasing area culinary attractions.

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Wheels for McKinzie

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:53 Written by Roxanne Baker

The Snead family in Navarre tries to stay mobile. But simple tasks such as going to the grocery store can be a challenge.

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School bus contract renewed after heated debate

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:47 Written by Romi White

The topic of exactly how safe our children are when they are riding the buses to school became heated at last week’s Santa Rosa School Board meeting. Voices raised, tempers flared and accusations were made. And that was prior to the voting.

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Concert series rollin’ on the river

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:35 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:13 Written by Staff Reports

Downtown Milton will be rocking, and the good times rolling as Bands on the Blackwater will kick off with Southern Soul on Friday at the Blackwater River in Milton.

For the complete story, see the May 2 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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