Dolphins prevail over Panthers at Homecoming game, 36-3
Dolphins prevail over Panthers at Homecoming game, 36-3
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins had a lot to prove last Friday coming off their first loss of the season against West Florida High School, and going into their first Homecoming game with new coach Bobby Clayton at the helm. The Milton Panthers were a hard team to beat, and Clayton knew it going into the … read more
NABOR declares 2017 leadership slate
NABOR declares 2017 leadership slate
They say great leaders are born…and this past week a new crop answered their calling when they were successfully selected as the Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) 2017 governing body. NABOR has long since enjoyed the respect of its members, local government and the community at large. So far this year, they’ve donated $40,000 … read more
Dolphins suffer first loss of season
Dolphins suffer first loss of season
Gulf Breeze High School staged a late comeback in its game against West Florida High School last Friday night, but was stopped-short by the solid Jaguar defense for a 42-33 loss — its first of the season. The Dolphins got off to a sluggish start on defense, discernible from the three unanswered touchdowns that were … read more
Recycling returns
Recycling returns
It’s been almost a year since the Infinitus Renewable Energy Park in Montgomery, Ala. shut its doors, forcing Emerald Coast Utilities Authority to cease recycling pickup for Santa Rosa County residents. But the garbage and recycling hauler announced this week that recycling is going to be back up and running on Monday thanks to a … read more
Local governments fighting for clean waterways
Local governments fighting for clean waterways
The last couple of columns I’ve written for you have been about the state’s push to allow more toxic chemicals, some carcinogens, to be dumped in our waters. This is obviously a bad idea and I’ve yet to hear someone say they like the idea of chemicals such as benzene, toluene, carbon tetrachloride and dozens … read more
Chamber foundation scrutinized
Chamber foundation scrutinized
Anglers disappointed with the Navarre Beach Fishing Rodeo are speaking out on social media, but that may not be the Navarre Chamber Foundation’s biggest problem. A public records request this week revealed Chamber Foundation board member Sandi Kemp’s business, Sandpaper Marketing, received $2,170 from county bed tax revenues through the non-profit organization for advertising the … read more
SRSO: Argument over food turns physical
SRSO: Argument over food turns physical
An argument over rice allegedly turned physical at a Navarre residence last Friday, leading to the arrest of a Deer Lane man. The suspect, Jory Whyms, was arrested following the alleged incident and charged with Misdemeanor Battery. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies were told by the victim that an … read more
Tax Collector donates to fifth graders at local schools
Tax Collector donates to fifth graders at local schools
On September 20 Stan Nichols, Santa Rosa Tax Collector, presented the Santa Rosa School board with a check to be split between fourteen schools. This was generated in thanks to the Kids Tag Art Program. Each check will go to the fifth grade art program at our Santa Rosa Elementary Schools to be used as … read more
Rotary fundraiser breaks record
Rotary fundraiser breaks record
Rotary Club of Navarre had another record breaking pancake breakfast fundraiser last Saturday at East River Smokehouse in Navarre. Rotary raised almost $12,000 for their Navarre High School scholarship program and other Navarre youth charities, an increase of over $2,000 from last year. Rotary club members along with over 30 NHS JROTC cadets and Interact … read more
Prescribed burns planned for Gulf Island National Seashore
Prescribed burns planned for Gulf Island National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced this week that they will conduct one to four small controlled burns within the Naval Live Oaks (NLO) Area near Gulf Breeze Proper. Longleaf pine areas of Naval Live Oaks depend on regular fire to maintain this ecosystem type, which is important for gopher tortoises and many other species. … read more
