The best lessons occur by observing
      I came across this reading that applies especially for parents, but certainly has implications for all of us, whether teachers, friends, etc. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
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Beach Optimists 'scrub in' for new year project
      Newly installed Pensacola Beach Optimist Club (PBOC) president, Scott Neal kicked off the new year of his administration announcing youth and community projects for the upcoming year, including an attempt to attract Optimist International (OI) interest in a brand new project entitled "WASH UP",
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'Joy for the Beach' holiday concert Dec. 7
Post concert cookie sale will aid cancer sufferers
      Pensacola Beach Optimist Club's "Joy For The Beach" (JFTB) annual free Christmas Concert is set for Tuesday Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church with a reception following.
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Bob Sikes toll pass sales underway
January grace period is eliminated
      All annual passes (transponders) purchased or renewed in 2008, allowing access to Santa Rosa Island through the Bob Sikes Toll Bridge, will expire Wednesday, Dec. 31. There will be no January grace period in 2009. Due to the elimination of the January grace period, renewal service of 2008 passes began earlier this year, on Monday, Nov.
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