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Gov. Crist highlights Clean Marina program
      Governor Charlie Crist joined Secretary Michael W. Sole of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to recognize Florida's Clean Marina Program at the Clearwater Municipal Marina. The Governor also announced the launch of the Clean Marina Program Web site.
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Things that tick me off
      I get ticked off about twice a day! I usually laugh it off, but there are a few things about my beloved Pensacola Beach, right here in the heart of the Redneck Riviera, that just tick me off. Why did we name one block of Via de Luna, from the toll booth to the stop light at Ft. Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach Blvd.? Did we just have to confuse people more?
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A view from the Sound
      Morning breaks over Pensacola Beach. The Quietwater Boardwalk pier is in the foreground, with South Harbor and Verandas Condominiums rising into the Florida sky. Area students returned to class Monday, although the official end to the summer tourist season is still a few weeks away, on Labor Day weekend.
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Do the right thing anyway
      I remember reading an interesting news article from Lisbon, Portugal. It was about a dog, Preta, who never misses a Sunday service at a local neighborhood church. Every Sunday at 5 a.m., the dog leaves the house of her owner in a small town of Sobrado, and heads to the church. Preta is not shy.
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Vick's influence could deter dogfighting
      Here's my take on Michael Vick. And before I get started let me say to all the outraged PETA members and fellow travelers out there that my wife, Rusty, drags home every stray puppy, cat and gerbil she can find and, thereafter, they get more attention and, certainly, better medical and dental than I do. I like animals, too.
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Gowens Park to be dedicated tomorrow
      Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a dedication and ribbon cutting at the newly named Harry G. Gowens Memorial Park, Friday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. The park is located 200 Via de Luna on Pensacola Beach. Harry Gowens, who passed away last year, was a longtime beach resident, businessman and founder of Pensacola Beach Elementary School.
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