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      The news here in the heart of the Redneck Rivera is not good. We have a lot more news than we did last year this time. I'm not sure why that is, but politics has to have something to do with it. Hurricane season begins next week and I'm already looking for a big knife to strap to my leg.
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Clarion owners losing patience with approval process at SRIA
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      Developers are hoping plans for the former Clarion site on Pensacola Beach will finally move forward. Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) members promised developers a vote for conceptual approval of a fractional resort at the former Clarion site, which was destroyed by hurricane Ivan.
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Officially open
     Santa Rosa Island Authority Chairman Vernon Prather, left and Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson snip the ribbon to open the Restroom and Public Safety facility on Pensacola Beach.
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KABOOM! Fireworks planned for July 4
      July the 4th Fireworks will be back on the summer list of events for Pensacola Beach. Produced by Fun Coast Promotions; Kaboom will be the name of the 4th of July Fireworks display over Santa Rosa Sound. After a two-year absence, local businesses are making Kaboom happen.
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Reunion Band set to perform Tuesday
      Get ready to groove in the sunset with The Reunion Band and songs such as "Pretty Woman," "Great Balls of Fire" and "Brown Eyed Girl." You won't be able to resist dancing to the hot rhythms and sing along to the familiar lyrics many of us grew up with and know by heart. Seven old-time Pensacola re...
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ISLANDER OF THE WEEK:
Jeff Castleberry
By Tona DeMers
      What do you do? I'm principal of Pensacola Beach Elementary School. How long have you been principal? Since June 2002. What's your favorite hangout? The beach school. Even during the summer when everyone's gone, I love going to the school and sitting around. I can reflect on the school year a...
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Bands on the beach continues all summer
      June 5: The     Reunion Band June 12: The     Darren J.
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Take a hike on Saturday at Pensacola Beach
      Enjoy an evening hike on Pensacola Beach this weekend. On Saturday, June 2, join the Florida Trail Association for a National Trails Day Hike on Pensacola Beach lead by David Ogden, Gulf Islands National Seashore ranger. Meet at the entrance to Ft. Pickens at 7 p.m. There is no cost.
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