If you think it, you can do it
      George Bernard Shaw once said, "Some look at things that are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were and ask, 'Why not?' " That quote has served as encouragement for those thinking of going where they have never gone before. It is also closely related to what is called "selffulfilling prophecy.
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Debris Tree
     A Cheetos bag, gloves, bottle caps, beer cans and other remnants from the Lee Tracy Beach Cleanup adorn the "Debris Tree" at the Portofino Boardwalk. The tree serves as a reminder to keep our beaches clean. The cleanup occurred Saturday, Nov. 29. Lisa Newell/Gulf Breeze News
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'Joy for the Beach' concert is Tuesday
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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Part of Fort Pickens now closed to public
      The eastern section of Fort Pickens, from the entrance gate westward to the Ranger station, including the beaches, will be closed to the public until April 1, 2009.
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Reserve for candlelight tour of Fort Barrancas
      Gulf Islands National Seashore will present a Candlelight Tour of Fort Barrancas on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 5 - 7:15 p.m..The free tour highlights Pensacola in the Civil War. In addition, the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center will be open. Reservations are required. Visitors should call (850) 455-5167 for tour reservations.
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Navarre's 'Christmas in the Park' is Saturday
      Navarre's Annual "Christmas in the Park", sponsored by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 3 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Navarre Park at the foot of the Navarre bridge. This year's event will include a Christmas parade that will start at 4 p.m. from Winn Dixie and end at Vision Bank.
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This week on Pensacola Beach
      Saturday, Dec. 6 Bayside Sand, Soccer & Surf Tournament - 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. behind Crabs Restaurant. The tournament will be open to children ages U8 - U14. Please contact Cindy Gross at 449-2409 with any questions!
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Buy or renew beach toll passes until December 31
      All annual passes for the Bob Sikes Bridge will expire Wednesday, Dec. 31. Renewals continue through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Applications and instructional information are available at the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) office, 1 Via de Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach, at the Bob Sikes tollbooth and online at www.sria-fla.com. Details: 932-2257.
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