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
Tropical system could bring heavy rainfall
Tropical system could bring heavy rainfall
The National Hurricane Center’s 1 p.m. CDT Tropical Weather Outlook indicated a low-pressure area in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. According to the update, a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms extending from the north-central Gulf of Mexico across the western Florida panhandle is associated with a broad area of low pressure and associated … read more
Santa Rosa Island Authority to host 2018 Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the Blue Angels
Santa Rosa Island Authority to host 2018 Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the Blue Angels
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again host the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show, with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining, on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14. In addition to the Blue Angels, there will be a host of world-class aerobatic and stunt plane performers, as well as interactive exhibits, military … read more
New brewery planned for Highway 87 S near U.S. 98
New brewery planned for Highway 87 S near U.S. 98
Navarre could soon have a second brewery on Highway 87 S. A proposed new 3,000-square-foot facility would be less than a mile from U.S. 98 on the west side of the highway and named St. Michael’s Brewing Company. The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on July 12 is scheduled to review a variance request from … read more
Developer seeks permit to build 76 townhouses on U.S. 98
Developer seeks permit to build 76 townhouses on U.S. 98
The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on July 12 will be asked to approve a conditional use application for a roughly 13-acre parcel on U.S. 98 to allow for 76 townhouses to be constructed on the property, which is currently zoned commercial. Keith Fenstemacher of Mary Esther is seeking to permit a multi-family residential construction … read more
Qualified candidates make financial disclosures
Qualified candidates make financial disclosures
Early voting in Santa Rosa County starts in six weeks, and the latest campaign reports for qualified candidates were submitted last Friday. Additionally, qualification documents for candidates, including net worth information, were also recently posted. County Commission Chairman Bob Cole and District 5 Commissioner Rob Williamson maintain leads in their respective races. Cole, who represents … read more
Gov. Scott to Travel to Kuwait to Visit Florida Troops for Independence Day
Gov. Scott to Travel to Kuwait to Visit Florida Troops for Independence Day
Governor Rick Scott today announced that he will be traveling to Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring in Kuwait this week where troops from the Florida National Guard and Army Reserves from Orlando are currently stationed. Gov. Scott will be meeting with servicemen and women, and military officials. He will also be bringing these troops some … read more
Sean Hannity to host Pensacola campaign rally for Gaetz and DeSantis
Sean Hannity to host Pensacola campaign rally for Gaetz and DeSantis
Fox News conservative commentator Sean Hannity will make a July 2 campaign stop with Matt Gaetz and gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis in Pensacola, Florida. The event is open to the press and public. Details for the events can be found below. MONDAY, JULY 2ND WHAT: Pensacola Campaign Rally TIME: 5:30pm CT LOCATION: New World Landing 600 S Palafox … read more
