SPOUT OFF / OPINION

  • 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?

    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

    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

    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

    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