The Boy Scouts of America is a great organization
The Boy Scouts of America is a great organization
A story was published last week about a former area Cubmaster who was charged with two counts of child molestation. The story sparked a lot of controversy and backlash against the Boy Scouts of America in our comments section on our Facebook page (and on other news organizations’ Facebook pages that published the story) I … read more
Letters to the Editor: Should we pass on the Pass?
Letters to the Editor: Should we pass on the Pass?
I am neither for opening the Navarre Pass or not. But I have some questions about the article that was published (on Page 2) of last week’s South Santa Rosa News. I am a scuba diver and I surf occasionally. When I am in the water, I find the current always pushes me west to … read more
Let’s get the sewage out of the sound
Let’s get the sewage out of the sound
A New Year is shaping up to be a year of major changes and probably more surprises. Most happenings on the state and national level are out of our control. We are all hoping for the best for our nation. Locally, we have opportunities to get involved with decisions being made and by working together, … read more
Columnist: Protect county park land
Columnist: Protect county park land
There’s a community debate underway about whether the County should grant a lease amendment to the owners of a Sound-front property on the east end of Navarre Beach. The change would allow the leaseholder to build seven condos on the property that is currently approved only for a small dry-storage marina. There are arguments on … read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 25, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 25, 2015
Welcome Aboard South Santa Rosa News I applaud any new business in Navarre. It’s great that we now have such a choice of quality resources to keep everyone up to speed with local happenings. You can’t beat the “free” price point, and an informed community, is an involved community….that’s a positive thing for us all. … read more
What do you think should be done to address traffic issues along US Hwy. 98?
What do you think should be done to address traffic issues along US Hwy. 98?
Dani Johnson Put a direct access road from Navarre to Hurlburt Field…somehow. Jamie Haig Four lane it, like they were going to do after Hurricane Opal. Jo Lynn Barnicoat I like the 4-lane idea with one lane being a commuter lane — 2 or more passengers. John Link Bypass, it can be done, similar to … read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 18, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 18, 2015
Know the facts about medical marijuana What I find interesting about whether or not medical marijuana should be legal in the State of Florida is that most people are merely concerned about someone getting “high”. To be high is to have a state of being other than your normal state of being. But what if … read more
Spout off: What are your thoughts on legalizing marijuana?
Spout off: What are your thoughts on legalizing marijuana?
Mark Boltz Oppose it. Sharp people are assets and assets have value. Smoking pot doesn’t keep you sharp. Tom Barlow Oppose it. Just a money grab to make up for lost revenue of tobacco sales. Dustin Austin For it. Free up LEOs and jails for real criminals. Save and make a lot of money! Amanda … read more
Higher standards are not double standards
Higher standards are not double standards
At some point in a person’s life, a choice has to be made: What do I want to do with my life? Some choose to graduate high school and go into a trade profession. Others decide a four, or six year degree is their best option. But it’s at that point in their life that … read more
