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Hot Spots to Watch Sunsets, International Airport in Panama City Breaks Ground, Red Tide Is Gone, Foreclosures along the Emerald Coast, Destin Deep Water Shark Tournament, Destin Arts Festival, Pensacola Arts Festival, More!

Some Of The News Covered:

The International Airport in Panama City broke ground at 9:30 a.m. on November 1st! The new airport will be located near West Bay. The international airport will allow less layovers and connections to those traveling internationally to the Emerald Coast.

Doug Kemper recently resigned as executive director of the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Danyelle Lantz will replace Kemper's position. The Gulf Breeze Zoo was heavily damaged by hurricanes in 2004 and 2005. The zoo needs to raise $3 million to keep from closing. So far, the zoo has raised $400,000.

Beach Restoration in Navarre may have caused some flooding. Pools of water have formed between some houses and dunes created from beach restoration. Residents claim that some pools are up to 4 feet deep. That standing water could cause a mosquito problem.

A man from Kentucky recently wrestled a shark to the beach behind Edgewater Condos. The man noticed the shark was struggling and was tangled up in plastic close to shore. The man grabbed the shark and wrestled it to the beach. The shark was freed from the plastic and released safely.

Red Tide is known to be a major threat to marine life. Recently a large female Loggerhead was found dead behind Jade East Condos (across 98 from Big Kahuna's). Loggerheads are an endangered species. A female dolphin that was under five years of age was found dead as well. Eight birds were also observed struggling from Red Tide. If beach goers notice marine life in trouble, they should contact the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge.

Many places in the United States are experiencing a mortgage crisis. Here along the Emerald Coast, there have been 717 foreclosures in Okaloosa County and 501 in Walton County. Now is a great time to look for a second home or condo!

State Road 87 is now a wider road. From Hickory Hammock Road to US Highway 90, State Road 87 is now four lanes. Travelers coming to Navarre from SR 87 will experience smooth sailing! SR 87 at one time was only two lanes and a dangerous road to travel.

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Music selection for this episode is 12 Oz Curl of Miramar Beach with Hello Again

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