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Month: November 2020
Letters to Editor
The Navarre Press asked readers to tell us what they are thankful for this year. Here’s a sampling of our favorites.
‘I am grateful for many things’
That my youngest daughter graduated college (ceremony and all) in December, before the lockdowns.
That despite having to cancel a trip to NYC (with my daughters) and a dream trip to Italy (birthplace of my grandparents), that our family was lucky enough to have gone to Alaska and France the last two years. Great trips.
Thankful tourists flock to Navarre Beach
Tourism professionals have something to be thankful for this holiday as Thanksgiving vacationers continue to pour into Navarre Beach. After a year plagued by Hurricane Sally and an actual plague, the numbers are comforting.
Educating, loving, preparing students
In a tearful speech Nov. 17, Karen Barber—former Director of Federal Programs for Santa Rosa County Schools—promised to be the best Superintendent she could be.
Barber took the oath of office at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, officially making her the first female superintendent in county history.
Ferry out, Skanska called to “fix your mess”
After months of evaluation, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced Friday that a ferry service along the busted Pensacola Bay Bridge route is not feasible.
Woman allegedly passes out in McDonald’s drive-thru
A Gulf Breeze woman accused of driving under the influence with children in the car was arrested on the heels of another charge of child neglect.
New utility CEO brings four decades of experience
After a 10-month search, Holley Navarre Water System (HNWS) announced the hiring of a new CEO Nov. 23, and the candidate brings four decades of global experience to the table.
Noack bids farewell to Navarre High
Games, pep rallies, signing days and even photos with the homecoming court. If there is something going on at Navarre High School, Brian Noack is usually there.
For more than a decade he’s been the principal of the school and now he’s moving on, taking over as the Santa Rosa County Director of High Schools starting Dec. 1.
Summerwind evacuated after rooftop fire
Residents of the Inn at Summerwind Resort’s eastern tower evacuated around 4 p.m. Nov. 19 due to a roof fire, visible from the beach below.
The blaze broke out on the northeastern corner of the roof sending a pillar of smoke over the beach. Petra Francis of Navarre Properties, whose office is located in the tower, said work crews have been making repairs to the roof area after Hurricane Sally caused damage in September.
Shining light on solar: Harnessing the sun can be complicated
The sun is rising on home solar panels in Santa Rosa County with 80 to 100 applications a week for permits estimates county Development Services Coordinator Jennifer Tilden.