New lieutenant brings new philosophy to beach
BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News scott@gulfbreezenews.com
      There's a new sheriff in town, and his name is Lieutenant Rodney Eddins. The 48-year-old Gulf Breeze resident is bringing a fresh approach to leading the Escambia County Sheriff's Office's efforts to police Precinct 1, Pensacola Beach.
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Hilton first green hotel in the area
      The Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front has been designated as the first "green hotel" in the Pensacola Bay Area by the Florida Green Lodging Program. The designation indicates the hotel follows strict environmental guidelines designed to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution.
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Holidays are an important part of every culture
      With the exception of a few curmudgeons among us, I suspect most of us enjoy a good holiday. For one thing, it generally gives us a day off from work - in fact, often a threeday weekend, which allows us to do all of those things on our "To Do" list.
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Crash knocks out power on Pensacola Beach
      Several areas on Pensacola Beach were without power on Friday night, April 3, after the driver of a sport utility vehicle crashed into power boxes and fled the area. According to the report, the driver of the vehicle was pulling out of the Circle K parking lot when the SUV swerved and smashed through the power boxes.
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Fort Pickens may re-open by Memorial Day
BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News scott@gulfbreezenews.com
      After a five-year clean-up project, Gulf Island National Seashore officials are hopeful that Fort Pickens will re-open to the public by Memorial Day, May 25. "At this point, we hope to have it open by Memorial Day, but there's no gaurantee," said Steamer Lawhead, Gulf Island Natioanl Seashore Florida District Interpreter.
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Observe sunset, moonrise tonight
      Gulf Islands National Seashore will offer an opportunity to enjoy the sunset and moonrise tonight from the beach at the entrance to Fort Pickens Area. Park Ranger Beckie Breeding-Mims will lead an hour-long program celebrating the night sky and the natural history of seashore beginning at the gate to the Fort Pickens Area and concluding on the beach in the park.
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This week on Pensacola Beach
      Friday, April 10 Pensacola Beach Yacht Club New Member Open House, 6:30 p.m. Get out and meet the PBYC members at the Sabine Marina building. Enjoy live music, cash bar and great food, meet new friends and learn about sailing! Call 934- 8757 for more information.
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