County to vote on refuge Monday
County to vote on refuge Monday
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is hoping that a vote at an upcoming Santa Rosa County commission meeting will help secure them a new home in Holley. County commissioners are expected to give the non-profit the OK on Monday (April 24) to build on a 2.28-acre parcel in Holley on Cloptons Circle that was recently … read more
Fresh plan for Navarre Pass
Fresh plan for Navarre Pass
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to reopen Navarre Pass and sponsor legislation to transfer ownership of Santa Rosa Island to leaseholders. “We remain committed to the Navarre Pass,” Gaetz told South Santa Rosa News. “My top priority in the 115th Congress is to expand the capabilities in the Gulf test range. … read more
Celebrate Earth Day with our waterways
Celebrate Earth Day with our waterways
After a fairly skimpy winter this year, Spring is definitely here. The pear trees are in full bloom, the pollinators are abundant and busy, and the birds are in chase as they work on their new families. No wonder we celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. Our planet is at its freshest, most hopeful … read more
Classic cars take center stage on Hwy. 98
Classic cars take center stage on Hwy. 98
On the second Friday of each month the Classic Cars Club of Navarre hosts a Cruise-In at Navarre Park. According to organizer Danny Fureigh, only pre-1985 cars are allowed. “We are family oriented and people of all ages love to come see the classic cars. We generally have about 50 cars that show up,” he … read more
Splash Pad to open May 2
Splash Pad to open May 2
The Navarre Park Splash Pad will re-open on Tuesday, May 2. Splash Pad hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Splash Pad will be closed Mondays for maintenance. Children 12 and under can escape the heat and enjoy the water through Sunday, September 17.
Volunteers help protect nesting shore birds
Volunteers help protect nesting shore birds
Thanks to help from residents and the Navarre High School Navy JROTC program, the local Audubon Society was able to erect temporary fencing down Navarre Beach Causeway for nesting birds. Black Skimmers are typically spotted nesting along the causeway in the Spring. The Audubon Society had a total of 38 volunteers sign up to help … read more
NABOR event benefits military support groups
NABOR event benefits military support groups
Chief Master Sergeant Greg Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, made a special effort to return from Texas in time to attend the Navarre Area Board of Realtors’ April 12 monthly luncheon at Hidden Creek. At the luncheon, Smith applauded the fact that the area community provides support not only for military … read more
6 get their kicks
6 get their kicks
It wasn’t National Signing Day, but it sure did feel like it. Wednesday afternoon, Navarre High School Principal Brian Noack watched as 6 of his seniors signed their letters of intent to play for four different colleges from around the nation. But before pen went to paper, Noack reflected on a time when NHS students … read more
Businesses coming to Navarre
Businesses coming to Navarre
East Navarre will soon have two new businesses. IC Station, a stir-fry ice cream shop, and Escape Zone 60, a fun, one-hour group experience are both opening soon in Palm Tree Plaza. IC Station will officially open Thursday, April 20. It’s located in the former Dippin’ Dots site. Business hours will be 12 noon until … read more
City eyeing Shoreline Park repairs
City eyeing Shoreline Park repairs
Gulf Breeze City officials are moving forward with utilizing an estimate from Dewberry Engineering to advertise bids for repairs at Shoreline Park, including repair work on the park’s 10 gazebos. The engineering firm estimated it would cost roughly $8,200 to paint and primer the gazebos and make minor structural repairs to them. That cost also … read more
