It's cold
      When one moves to our area of Florida they expect a bit of bad weather, and a few days of cold weather. This is not what they signed on for. It's cold! I had busted pipes, my parrots want to migrate further south and Rolex moved under our bed.
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LeaP accepting nominations
      The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations to the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2009. The 2009 LeaP class year begins in August and the deadline for nominations is March 15. Employers and community organizations are welcome to nominate a candidate and self nomin...
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Mardi Gras Mania hits Pensacola Beach
BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com
      By now, the krewes have readied their floats and the throws are at the ready for the big Mardi Gras Weekend on Pensacola Beach. The early date didn't dampen the island's enthusiasm for the event which will bring thousands of revelers to the island for different activities, including the annual D...
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How loud is too loud?
SRIA explores a compromise on decibel levels for nightclubs, core residents
BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com
      Jeff Marker says his investment in a South Harbor condominium is being threatened by the inability to fall asleep. Speaking on behalf of the South Harbor association, Marker says he understands that being in the core area, there will be some level of noise and activity.
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Ad Valorem Tax on Businesses
MacQueen urges SRIA to deal with fiscal emergency
BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com
      As businesses face the probability of having to pay ad valorem taxes on the value of improvement to their leasehold, another business owner is asking for relief. Julian MacQueen told members of the Santa Rosa Island Authority board that the issue is very complex.
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A sense of humor adds luster, length to life
      Someonasked recently, "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, what is the empty desk a sign of?" I enjoy puns, or plays on words. They don't require a person with a Ph.D, or a member of Mensa to understand them. The experience takes us out of a serious mood and puts a smile on our fac...
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