Seashore begins prescribed burn ops.
BY BRADLEY "B.J." DAVIS, JR. Gulf Breeze News bjdavis@gulfbreezenews.com
      Favorable weather conditions allowed workers to perform a prescribed burn on 276 acres in Gulf Islands National Seashore Naval Live Oaks (NLO) last weekend. Groups from as far away at the Great Smokey Mountains assisted in the burn designed to reduce the hazard of wildfires resulting from combustib...
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Santa Rosa County Commission talks trash
Commissioners discuss reducing number of garbage services
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      Santa Rosa County Commissioners would like to see less trash and more community involvement in 2007. At their committee meeting Jan. 22 commissioners discussed a handful of initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for Santa Rosans and streamline refuse services.
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Campbell runs for State Rep. Seat 3
      Elizabeth Campbell (D) has declared her candidacy for State Representative District 3. Campbell is a retired Navy Chief with twenty-two years of service. She retired from active duty on March 31, 2006 and hails from a family dedicated to service. She looks forward to serving once again in her home ...
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Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office.
      FELONIES 1/22/07 Matthew, Erik James, 26, W/M, 2400 block of Houston Circle, Gulf Breeze, aggravated battery 1/23/07 Stacy III, James Edward, 18, W/M, 8800 block of Arlington Place, Navarre, lewd and lescivious behavior 1/24/07 Anderson III, William Monroe, 19, W/M, 2300 block of Frontera Str...
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Primary vote approaches for Florida Rep. Seat 3 special election
      There are only a few more days left for early voting for a special election for Florida State Representative Seat 3 vacated by Holly Benson. Early voting ends Saturday, Feb. 3 and the special primary election is set for Tuesday, Feb. 6. Hours for early voting are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Elect...
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Mediacom plans rate hike in April
Cable company officials say increase has nothing to do with dispute with Sinclair
BY BRADLEY "B.J." DAVIS, JR. Gulf Breeze News bjdavis@gulfbreezenews.com
      Some Mediacom customers can expect an increase in rates in the near future. According to the area cable provider's officials, some cost adjustments are anticipated to hit billing statements this April. "Our operating costs continue to rise, especially in programming, employee benefits, technical ...
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Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce installs board
      The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce installed its board of directors for the 2007 year. Members include: Doug Jolly, President, Qualified Marketing Service, Inc.; Donna Cooper, President- Elect, People's First Community Bank; Rick Cantin, Treasurer, Richard H.
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Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding members, citizen of the year
      The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a "sold out" Installation and Awards Banquet on Friday, January 19, at the Navarre Conference Center. The Honorable Robert Hilliard officially installed incoming board members and officers for 2007. Outgoing board members recognized for their contr...
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ITGulfCoast holds business disaster recovery seminars
      ITGulfCoast has in hosting an event to provide business continuity resources and training for our community. Beginning on February 6 and taking place every week after that, ITGulfCoast will be holding indepth, technical seminars on disaster recovery and business continuity planning. This series of ...
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