Local “Pirates” club raising money for tornado victims
Pirates on the Panhandle Social Club will host a fundraiser this Saturday, June 29, to raise money for Moore, Okla. tornado victims.
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Storm waves led local judge to air waves
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“We lost everything in Hurricane Ivan,” said Santa Rosa County Judge Robert Hilliard, whose family suffered the total loss of their home during the catastrophe. Hilliard was serving as a Santa Rosa County Commissioner in 2004 when the devastating storm surge flooded ashore, knocking down utility poles, leaving citizens in the dark and without the ability to send or receive emergency communication.
Two arrested for HBTS car burglaries
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Two arrests have been made involving a series of car burglaries that occurred in the Holley by the Sea area. According to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office report, officers spotted Nathan Gifford, 20, and his accomplice Michaela Read, 22, at 4 a.m. Monday in a white vehicle at the Tom Thumb located at Highway 98 and Coral Street, after receiving reports of a suspicious individual breaking into cars.
Circle K robbery suspects nabbed
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The Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office was able to connect suspects arrested after robbing a Circle K store on Barrancas Avenue in Pensacola with two other Circle K robberies in the Milton area.
Raiders Girls’ soccer program loaded with returning talent
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Coach Rob Simon’s toughest task this fall might be choosing his roster. The team only lost two players through graduation, and the Raiders could have as many as 12 seniors returning for tryout in the fall.
Keep pets healthy, cool in summer
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Summer is for relaxing – for pets too. Many pet parents indulge their animal companions with vacations, special meals, hotel stays and trips to the spa. In fact, an estimated $53 billion were spent on pets last year.
Free health screenings offer immediate results, and some surprises
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Despite gloomy skies and soggy grounds, it was work as usual last Monday for the crew of Sacred Heart’s mobile unit, which conducted free heart health screenings in front if the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA.
Local author wins award for first novel
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Local author Michael Byars Lewis has been recognized at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for his first novel, “Surly Bonds.” Lewis, who is also a professional pilot, traveled to New York City May 29 to accept his award as a finalist in the first novel category.
Head of Gulf Breeze Hospital retires
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Gulf Breeze Hospital said goodbye to its administrator of eight years with warm wishes and fond memories at a retirement reception on June 13. Robert “Bob” Harriman was honored by colleagues and family for his tenacity and leadership of Gulf Breeze Hospital and the Andrews Institute of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.
Eco-friendly beach restaurant to open this summer
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The first ever “green” restaurant on Pensacola Beach will be opening this summer, and is ironically named Red Fish Blue Fish. The restaurant is currently under construction near the Soundside Market on Via de Luna Drive. The property management company Innisfree Hotels owns the restaurant. CEO Julian MacQueen also owns and operates the Hilton and Holiday Inn Resort on Pensacola Beach, as well as other properties across the southeast.