A dangerous drink
Lead found in Navarre Beach drinking water
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      Pensacola Beach water supply is not affected Navarre Beach utility officials are working to remove traces of lead in the drinking water in some homes. According to an official with the Santa Rosa County Navarre Beach Water and Sewer Department, a collection of homes on the beach have traces of lead above that of the U.S.
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A Bubba Christmas
      I didn't get to go shopping on Black Friday. That's the day that most businesses move "into the black" for the year, because it is the biggest business shopping day of the year. The day after Thanksgiving is when Christmas is officially to begin. That is followed up by Cyber Monday, the biggest shopping day on the internet. I finally got to go shopping this last weekend.
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A hug can mean more than a gift
      Back during World War II, some American military persons were taking some R & R from the rigors of being on the front lines. They ended up in a small French village on Christmas Eve. Remembering Christmases past, they talked about the ways they could celebrate it.
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Season the holidays this weekend with events
      The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce' "Season Your Holidays with Island Spirit" continues this weekend with these holiday events: ¦ Santa surfs over for a Kowabunga Breakfast at Surf Burger on Pensacola Beach Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. Kids can whisper their wish lists to Santa while parents enjoy a free mimosa served with their breakfast.
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Networking at Business After Hours
     Members of the Pensacola Beach Chamber gathered at the Sandshaker Tuesday, Nov. 29 for the monthly business after hours. Nan Harper and Lila Cox, above left, discuss the upcoming special events designed to bring more visitors to Pensacola Beach during the holidays. Above right, owners of the Lee Tracy boutique, Mike and Lee McLaughlin, enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet fellow business owners.
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