Here’s Looking At You Patsy Miller
Patsy Miller, a petite ball of fire from Newberry, South Carolina, laughed when I told her I’d never heard of her hometown;
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Warming up to Vitamin D
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
As with so many health issues, it’s hard to keep track of what the latest recommendations are when it comes to sun exposure-even for those living in the Sunshine State.
Florida gets roadmap to healthy living
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the launch of an innovative mapping technology to more precisely assess communities in need across Florida.
Eagle Scout delivers accessibility to bird lovers
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Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park in Pensacola just got a lot more accessible thanks to Jares Doverspike and Boy Scout Troop 102.
Teachers gain faithful support
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Local teachers were treated to an appreciation luncheon Sept. 6 at the Saltwater Cottage in Navarre. Teachers from schools in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties made their way over to the outdoor eating area at the Cottage at 11 a.m. to indulge in a gourmet lunch spread complete with breads, cheeses, sandwiches dips, cakes, fruit and more.
Local vehicle theft ring halted
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A vehicle theft ring that targeted victims along Hwy 98 in Navarre and Gulf Breeze has been stopped. A total of five suspects were arrested and all six vehicles including a Chevy Tahoe and a Z71 have been recovered.
Sheriff’s Office armored vehicle can endure heavy fire
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Earlier this year the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office acquired a demilitarized armored vehicle for roughly $2,500 – a fraction of the original cost. The vehicle not only provides increased protection for members of the agency’s SWAT team but can also be used for other purposes.
Regatta regales sailors
Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Beach.
Juana’s Annual Regatta set a record this year with more than 100 watercraft and windsurfers participating in the annual event held in the Navarre Sound. The sound was filled with colorful boats and sail boats as they tacked for position before the 11 a.m. start on Sept. 6. They tried to time their approach to the starting line just as the horn blew for the start of the distance race.
HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU SARA WALL
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Sara Wall spoke perfect Spanish, as well she should, having been born in Bucaramanga, in the Northern Columbia, South America, and her English, though broken with her strong accent, was really better than mine.
Conservation-based oyster harvest changes effective Sept. 1 in Apalachicola Bay
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) implemented conservation measures in an effort to help the Apalachicola Bay oyster population recover from the effects of low river flow. Apalachicola Bay oyster populations have significantly declined in recent years due to lack of sufficient fresh water flows in the Apalachicola River. This new suite of conservation measures enhances those the FWC put into place for the 2013 winter and 2014 summer seasons. The FWC will continue to assess the health of the bay to make sure this critical natural resource is protected.