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Navarre Beach pier 'almost halfway there'

Angel McCurdy. Florida Freedom Newspapers

NAVARRE BEACH, FL — Some 700 feet of the new fishing pier here stretched out over the emerald Gulf of Mexico on Thursday as officials told visitors about the progress made thus far and what is to come. The pier is 47 percent complete after... Full story

Bay Day Festival at St. Joseph Bay Preserves

PORT ST. JOE, FL - The Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves host the 3rd Annual Bay Day on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Preserve Center. The Event will feature a Shrimp Boil, live music, and local photography exhibits, as well as... Full story

National Estuaries Day

APALACHICOLA, FL – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Floridians to celebrate National Estuaries Day by learning more about estuary habitats and wildlife at events taking place at Florida’s three... Full story

Holmes County Fair opens

BONIFAY, FL – The annual Holmes County Fair and Livestock Show is underway through Sept. 26 at the Holmes County Fairgrounds on Sandpath Road. The grand opening is tonight at 7:30 p.m. and the midway is lit up again. Gates open at 5 p.m. The... Full story

Blackwater Heritage Trail Bike Festival

MILTON, FL - Blackwater Heritage Trail Bike Festival is Oct. 10 at the Blackwater Heritage Trail Visitor's Center at 5533 Alabama St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bicycle enthusiasts from around the region and as far away as Louisiana showcase different... Full story

Pensacola Seafood Festival

PENSACOLA, FL – The 32nd Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival will be on Sept. 25 from noon-11 p.m., Sept. 26 from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sept. 27 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival will showcase more than 180 arts and crafts vendors who travel... Full story

Beaches to Woodlands Tour 2009

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FL - Groups and organizations interested in participating in the 6th annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa County are invited to fill out a participation form available at www.thebeachestowoodlandstour.com. The... Full story

NAACP Centennial Celebration

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – Okaloosa County Branch, NAACP Centennial Celebration weekend will be on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The Celebration Theme is "NAACP 100 Years – Bold Dreams, Big Victories." Schedule events: Friday – Jam... Full story

PRIME TIME Personal Enrichment Classes

NICEVILLE , FL - Registration for PRIME TIME personal enrichment classes at Northwest Florida State College is now in progress at all six college locations. Open to adults of any age, non-credit PRIME TIME classes start throughout September, October... Full story

Panhandle PHunFest

Brenda Shoffner, Florida Freedom Newspapers

NAVARRE, FL - Three area Parrot Head clubs are plucking up a whole lot of entertainment for the 3rd annual Panhandle PHunfest Sept. 24-26 in Navarre. For those who might not know, Parrot Heads are devoted Jimmy Buffett fans. The clubs organizing... Full story

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