Bubba's Beach
The holidays
      Hey, it's the Holiday Season! Welcome to the annual controversary of Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays, or Christmas Parade vs. Winter Festival Parade, and whatever you call that African American Holiday that some guy in California made up a few years ago.
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'Joy for the Beach' concert Tuesday
      Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season swings into full gear as The Pensacola Beach Optimist Club Presents "Joy for the Beach! A Holiday Concert" Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church.
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Doing a favor
     Scott Neal, Pensacola Beach Optimist vice president, loads up Thanksgiving dinner for 30 Favor House families, collected by club members and members of the community, for delivery to the organization Monday, Nov. 19.
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Pensacola Chamber to network at SpringHill Suites
      The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the next Business After Hours on Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 24 Via DeLuna Dr.on Pensacola Beach. Attendees will have the chance to relax at the beach while enjoying beverages and great hors d'oeuvres furnished by SpringHill Suites. Join them to network with old and new acquaintances.
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Navarre plans Christmas in the Park Dec. 1
      Navarre's Annual "Christmas in the Park," sponsored by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Navarre Park at the foot of the Navarre bridge. This year's event will include a Christmas parade that will begin at 4 p.m. at Winn Dixie and end at Regions Bank.
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Casting Nets
Our gifts help others enjoy holidays
      Thanksgiving is now over and some of us may fit the description of the little boy who saw his dad loosen his belt a couple of notches. He said, "Looks like dad has added two decimal points to his belt." Thanksgiving is a season associated with food - it began with a great feast.
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A fond farewell
     Rick and Marilyn Sundstrom, long time beach residents, show the appreciation award they received at their send-off party Nov. 20 from the Pensacola Beach Optimist Club at the Santa Rosa Towers party room. Marilyn was a substitute teacher and board member of the Pensacola Beach Elementary School, and Rick was active in emergency response during recent storm years with his work with the Red Cross. The club members wished the couple well in their future endeavors and let them know they will be missed.
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