HNPS teacher has her students thinking green
HNPS teacher has her students thinking green
Holley-Navarre Primary School teacher Jennifer Dantin has been busy helping her students think green. While most children cringe at the thought of getting dirt under their fingernails or eating their vegetables, Dantin has found a fun way to keep her students busy and healthy through gardening. The second grade teacher helped acquire a grant in … read more
Turtle center gearing up for opening
Turtle center gearing up for opening
Next month the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center will undergo a certification process, and if all goes well they will be able to house their first non-releasable sea turtle, which Center Director Cathy Holmes says will be a green turtle. She said the center will open soon after getting the turtle. Pictured left is … read more
Raiders power past Crestview
Raiders power past Crestview
Navarre kicked off the first of four games this week when they hosted Crestview on Monday and scored seven runs out of nine hits in order to come away with the 7-4 victory over the Bulldogs. Navarre senior pitcher Octavian Moyer struck out half of the batters he faced for Navarre. Brandon Villanueva and Tyler … read more
Dolphin girls seal off senior night with 20-2 victory over Booker T. Washington
Dolphin girls seal off senior night with 20-2 victory over Booker T. Washington
The Gulf Breeze High School Lady Dolphins sweetened their Senior Night match against Booker T. Washington High School with a satisfying 20-2 victory last Wednesday night. The Gulf Breeze High School Lady Dolphins lacrosse team made waves on Wednesday night with a 20-2 victory over Booker T. Washington High School in a satisfying Senior Night … read more
Dolphins pounce on Tigers during senior night with impressive 19-7 win
Dolphins pounce on Tigers during senior night with impressive 19-7 win
Last Tuesday was a special night for the Gulf Breeze boy’s lacrosse team. The stands at Dolphin stadium weren’t packed just because of the game. Dozens came out to watch 10 Dolphin seniors walk across midfield during the half, ultimately paying respect to their service on the lacrosse team over the years. The crowd’s adrenaline that … read more
Gulf Islands National Seashore wins “Best Beach” award
Gulf Islands National Seashore wins “Best Beach” award
Pensacola Bay Area beaches earned double accolades in the latest USA TODAY and 10Best reader polls. The Gulf Islands National Seashore was voted the “No. 1 Best East Coast Beach”, beating out a diverse list of shorelines in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. A panel of experts picked the initial nominees, then online votes … read more
Impact of state’s $5.7 million not yet known
Impact of state’s $5.7 million not yet known
There’s no word yet on how money included in the new state budget for the Navarre Beach renourishment project might impact assessments expected to be paid by beach residents. The budget signed last week by Gov. Rick Scott included $5.7 million for the project, which is estimated to cost a total of $17.4 million. About … read more
Gaetz joins race to replace Miller – all eyes on Evers now
Gaetz joins race to replace Miller – all eyes on Evers now
When U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller made the surprise announcement that he would not seek re-election after completing his current eighth term, it started a snowball of growing speculation about which local elected officials might seek his seat — and who might in turn try to fill any resulting vacancies. Political powerhouse and Florida State Senator … read more
Navarre Chamber, Santa Rosa County to adopt lease for Visitor Center space
Navarre Chamber, Santa Rosa County to adopt lease for Visitor Center space
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Santa Rosa County are poised to ink a deal that will keep the chamber in the Visitor Information Center on U.S. 98. The chamber will pay $7,470 annually for the space, or $622.50 per month , according to a proposed lease. Santa Rosa County Commissioners will discuss … read more
Gov. approves record budget with $5.7 m for Navarre Beach renourishment
Gov. approves record budget with $5.7 m for Navarre Beach renourishment
Last night Florida Governor Rick Scott approved Florida’s record-breaking $82 billion budget, which included $7.4 million for projects in Santa Rosa County. “We received funding for projects to help improve our I-10 Industrial Park, restore our beach, improve infrastructure in Holley By The Sea, support our agriculture community and improve our water quality,” Santa Rosa … read more
