County offers event sponsorships
County offers event sponsorships
Are you hosting an event that has historically brought in visitors from out of town? Does your event highlight local sports, culture, recreation, entertainment or education? If so, the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office may have funds available to help with your event promotion. Event sponsorship funding may only be used for advertising expenses … read more
FWC seeks input on land-based shark fishing
FWC seeks input on land-based shark fishing
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public input on shore-based shark fishing. Share your thoughts on the future management of this fishery by attending a public workshop. Workshops start at 6 p.m. local time: July 18: Bradenton, State College of Florida, Library and Learning Center – Together Manatee Community Room, 5840 … read more
Second Coast Guard Cutter arrives in Pensacola
Second Coast Guard Cutter arrives in Pensacola
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today issued the following statement in response to the arrival of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter “DAUNTLESS,” a 210′ Medium Endurance Cutter, to its new homeport of Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida’s First Congressional District. The cutter requires a crew of 76 Coast Guardsmen, and conducts a variety of … read more
Chamber luncheon to feature Brigadier General Evan C. Dertien
Chamber luncheon to feature Brigadier General Evan C. Dertien
UPDATE: Dertien has been called away, and the chamber is working to find another speaker for July The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce on July 17 will host special guest Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien, Commander of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base. Dertien will be the featured speaker during the … read more
Former NASWF Training Wing Commander selected for Assistant County Administrator
Former NASWF Training Wing Commander selected for Assistant County Administrator
Captain Mark Murray, former commander of Training Wing Five at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, has been selected as Santa Rosa County Assistant County Administrator. Santa Rosa County Administrator Dan Schebler during Monday’s county commission meeting stated the job vacancy had been advertised in April and a total of 40 resumes were submitted. According to … read more
Memorial planned for victims of murder/suicide
Memorial planned for victims of murder/suicide
Kyle McNabb, a coach for one of three triplets who formerly lived in Navarre and were shot during an Alabama murder/suicide, has planned a memorial service for 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 11 at Navarre Park. “I am doing this in honor of everybody,” said McNabb, who said he would like to pack out the Park … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces Military Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces Military Big of the Year
Schick, left, receiving the award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW FL CEO Paula Shell (submitted photo) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces that Big Brother Ryan Schick has been named as the Ron Mobayed Military Big of the Year for 2017 – 2018. Ryan was selected to receive this honor … read more
Reefs boost ecotourism
Reefs boost ecotourism
Volunteers Michelle Whikehart, Andy Epstein, Ralph Agnew, Brenda Stokes and Will Smith were on hand June 30 for clear-bottom kayak tours of the Gulf-side reef Marine life is teeming at Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary, a growing expanse of artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Sound, attracting locals and visitors to the … read more
National Hurricane Center eyes two developing tropical systems
National Hurricane Center eyes two developing tropical systems
The National Hurricane Center’s 7 p.m. CDT Tropical Weather Outlook indicates 1. An area of disturbed weather located a few hundred miles southeast of Bermuda has changed little today. However, environmental conditions are gradually forecast to become more conducive for the development of a low pressure system by late this week when the disturbance is … read more
Local surfing legend helps save distressed swimmers
Local surfing legend helps save distressed swimmers
Navarre Beach’s first female lifeguard and local surfing legend Brenda Stokes was in the right place at the right time last week to help save the lives of a dad and his daughter who were struggling in rough Gulf surf. Stokes, who is credited with saving dozens of lives during her tenure as a Navarre … read more
