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Beach Pooch Goes to School -

Meet Magee and read his story. Click Here

 
"The Day Santa Named the Island" -

A Beach Christmas Classic on Page 3 of this edition. https://indd.adobe.com/view/bfb6c4ac-d583-4d9f-a4dc-a9e2d140f1fb

 
PBA Hosts Spring Break Meeting -

Local organizations seek to avoid rowdy, drunken celebrations. Read more on Page 5. Click here.

 
Road Between Pensacola Beach & Navarre Beach Closed -

J Earle Bowden Way, Highway 399 is closed in the Santa Rosa Area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. It will remain closed for repairs until January. 

 
Gheen's Bowl Game Guesses -

Kick off is December 15. Click here for the list and the predictions on page 10. 

 
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Santa Rosa Island Authority: 850-932-2257 (Report unpermitted construction to Developmental Services) Stranded or disoriented turtle on the beach: 1-888-404-3922, #FWC or *FWC


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DECEMBER

12: Santa Rosa Island Authority Meeting, 5 p.m. #1 Via de Luna. Agendas online at www.sria-fla.com

14: Pensacola Beach Elementary School Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Assumption. Open to the public.
15: Krewe of St. Patrick Ugly Sweater Party. 7 p.m. The Islander Lounge. $10. www.KreweofStPatrick.com
15: Sea Turtle Soiree, Pensacola Beach Hilton, 6 p.m. Benefits Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. Tickets online.
21: Island Times publishes early.
22: Ocean Hour Beach Clean Up, scheduled for Fort Pickens Pier, 8:45 registration. OceanHourFl.com
24: Candlelight and Carols Christmas Eve service, Pensacola Beach Community Church. Time TBA. All are welcome.
25: Christmas Day
31: New Year’s Eve, fireworks at midnight. Santa Rosa Sound.
LOOKING FORWARD.... 2019
January 1 - Polar Bear Plunge, 2 p.m. Paradise, Hosted by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce. Island Times Plungewear Costume Contest. www.PensacolaBeachChamber.com
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Mardi Gras Schedule of Events: www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com.
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January 11 - Raffle in the Castle to support the Pensacola Beach Optimist Club's charitable giving. Tickets: cerandle@aol.com
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January 12 - Pensacola Beach Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. After Party at the Sandshaker. www.PensacolaRunners.com
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February 2: Double Bridge Run. 15K starts in Pensacola, 7 a.m. 5K starts in Gulf Breeze, 8:30 a.m. Ends at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Post race party at the Amphitheatre. PensacolaSports.org
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February 10: NeoEndurance Kiss Me Run, 5K/10K on the sands of Pensacola Beach. Start line under the Gulf Pier. www.NeoEndurance.com
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February 14: Pensacola Beach Woman’s Club Valentine Voyage Dinner Dance, GB Rec. Center, 5 pm Tickets, $25. sjloper@hotmail.com
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February 16:Glow Run, 5 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion. Benefits Catholic Charities. Glam Up, Glow Up, Show Up. www.Active.com for entries
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March 3: Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade. 2 p.m. Avenida 10, west along Via de Luna, to the Gulfside Pavilion. Awards Party follows. PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com
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April 7: Gulf Coast Half Marathon, 7 a.m. Finish line at the SRIA parking lot. RunPensacolaBeach.com
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April 12-14: Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge, Casino Beach. PensacolaSports.org.