Trash consolidation picks up speed
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      As many as five garbage collection companies currently serve parts of South Santa Rosa County, but the County Commissioners may soon change that. The move to consolidate residential trash pickup is gaining momentum among county commissioners. On Feb.
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Officials break ground on information center
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      Ground was officially broken by several community leaders last week in Navarre Park for the new Santa Rosa County Tourist Information Center. Projected cost of the building is $1,049,750. The Center will also house the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce offices.
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Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office.
      FELONIES 2/16/07 Fralish, Christopher Russell, 19, W/M, 1800 block of Commodore Drive, Navarre, sexual offense Anderson, William Monroe III, 19, W/M, 2300 block of Frontera Street, Navarre, larceny, less than $5,000 2/17/07 Heath, Mark Benjamin, 46, W/M, 1900 block of Anchor Drive, Navarre, ba...
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Engineers begin prep for Navarre Town Center
      The Navarre Town Center Plan is inching toward implementation. At their regular meeting Feb. 22, Santa Rosa County Commissioners recommended PBS&J, an international engineering firm, begin work on preliminary plans at a cost of approximately $110,700.
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Sheriff to auction seized vehicles today
      The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office will be holding a public auction of its seized vehicles on Thursday, March 1, at 1 p.m. The auction will be held at Manheim's Pensacola Auto Auction at 401 West Burgess Road in Pensacola.
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Florida Attorney General cautions parents about modeling scams
      Attorney General Bill McCollum cautioned parents about model and talent search agencies which promise children fame and fortune but may disguise significant fees often associated with the offers. The Attorney General's consumer advisory was issued in anticipation of an upcoming event advertised in ...
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Gulf Breeze Pizza Hut opening this month
      Almost three years after Hurricane Ivan demolished the Tiger Point restaurant, the owners of the franchise are planning to open another Pizza Hut, this time in Gulf Breeze. Marvetta Hawk, spokesperson for the franchisee, said the restaurant will open in mid- March as a carryout and delivery store ...
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Mark Lee named leading 'Top Gun' realtor
      Mark Lee, Resort Realty, has been named leading sales associate for 2006, and has also been named Top Gun realtor. Client service and extensive professional real estate knowledge assisting both buyers and sellers has marked Lee's work for over five years. He has spent extensive time and resources t...
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