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Feb 5, 2024

New northwest Florida book festival to be held March 23

Books By the Bay, a new outdoor book festival sponsored by nonprofit Emerald Coast Writers, will feature more than 50 bestselling, international, national, and regional authors including the popular author-illustrator John Patrick Green of the InvestiGATORS series.

Feb 3, 2024

And the Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras parade winners are

The 38th Annual Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras parade winners have been announced!

Feb 2, 2024

Gulf Breeze Zoo’s ‘Kenya’ predicts an early spring and a Chiefs Super Bowl win on Giraffe Day

An excited crowd gathered Friday morning around Kenya, a 16-year-old reticulated giraffe resident at Gulf Breeze Zoo, to watch her predict the future.

Feb. 2, or Groundhog Day as it’s called everywhere else, will now be referred to as Giraffe Day in Santa Rosa County, according to county commissioner Colton Wright who read an official declaration at the celebration Friday morning.


Feb 2, 2024

FPL awards $200K in grants to help 28 nonprofits across Northwest Florida 

Consider the variety of needs in our community: beds for children who are sleeping on floors. food, clothing and care for at-risk foster children, STEM and mentoring programs to spark brighter lives for children and teens, marine and wildlife conservation and protection programs.  

Feb 1, 2024

Fired up!

On Feb. 10, ceramicists, pottery enthusiasts and community members will gather at Holley Hill Pottery for the 19th edition of Woodstoke Festival. The festival, named in homage to Woodstock, is organized by Brenda Stokes of Holley Hill Pottery and the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society.

Jan 30, 2024

Friends of Navarre Library looking for more volunteers

There is nothing like curling up with a good book during time off from school or work, but for some people, time off means an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and help others. Luckily for one organization in Navarre, they are doing both at the same time.

Jan 25, 2024

Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office hosts 2024 snowbird classes

With snowbirds flocking south, the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is opening their doors once again and hosting fun events for the seasonal residents during the next few months. Reservations are required for each class. You may only reserve a spot for yourself and 1 additional person. No full-time residents, please. In-person signups are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday, coinciding with engaging rock painting sessions and self-guided social and game hour. Reservations are required for each class except the Snowbird Expo.

Jan 25, 2024

Navarre’s Rickie Joe Wilson gaining traction on independent country music circuit

Although he is now known as the “Reggae Redneck,” (in honor of one of his songs), Rickie Joe Wilson began his life and career in music in the Hoosier state. Originally from southern Indiana, Wilson has worn many hats over the years, from musician to minister to Radio Disc Jockey.

Jan 18, 2024

6 Raiders make All-State Chorus trip to Tampa

Navarre High School was well represented in Florida’s All-State Chorus. Six students traveled down to Tampa Jan. 10-13 to sing with the best high school singers in the state.

Jan 12, 2024

Warhorse Project looks to expand community involvement, continue facility development

At the end of Clearview St. on Garcon Point, you’ll find a gated, 30-acre property with some interesting inhabitants. The property is home to eight horses, a donkey and a litany of pigs. The people who look after these animals, mostly volunteers, are there not only for the animals but for visitors.
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