Escambia deputies pepper spray unruly crowd
Crime on Pensacola Beach rising with temperatures
BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News Scott@gulfbreezenews.com
      Several alarming incidents have occurred on Pensacola Beach during the month of April. The most recent being an unsanctioned and non-permitted party on the public beach near the Fort Pickens gate Saturday night, April 26.
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Pensacola Beach OptimIsts enjoy FANTASY ISLAND
      The Relay for Life and the rescheduled Elton John Concert had some Pensacola Beach Optimists worried that their annual fundraiser would have a sparse turnout, raising over $5,000. But Club President Mary Claus said the event, which was back at the Hilton for the first time since Hurricane Ivan in...
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Robinson eyes tax + lease conundrum
BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com
      E s - cambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson appeared at the Santa Rosa Island Authority's last meeting to express his dedication toward finding relief for Pensacola Beach businesses. Businesses took a hit when Escambia County Property Appraiser asked them to pay taxes on the improvements to...
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Retired Marine Sergeant plans day of fun, fishing for current class
BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com
      May is Military Appre- ciation Month and one local Marine is spearheading an effort to give 40 Marines a day they will never forget ... a deep sea fishing trip into the Gulf of Mexico, a reception by people grateful for the contributions of these young Marines and their day's catch, prepared to o...
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You know, life really IS good
      During the school spring break, I decided to take my 6-year-old great-grandson to the Santa Rosa Fair near Milton. We arrived before the gates opened and had a chance to scope out the area. When the gates opened, we entered and passed through a grouping of vendors serving food and drinks.
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Giddy up!
      I love the fact that people are products of where they live, where they were raised and who they are. How they think can be altered greatly, but not always. At times there is just no way to completely be the person you always wanted to be. You just revert back to who you really are.
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Bands on the Beach starts Tuesday
      The popular Gulfside entertainment event, Bands on the Beach, returns for the season on Tuesday, May 6 featuring the Navy Band and the unveiling of the U.S. Coast Guard Pelican. Bands on the Beach will feature a variety of bands and music genres every Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gulfsid...
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