Beach Archive

The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.

“We are excited about Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent announcement of this year’s 57-day Gulf red snapper season, which is the longest we’ve had since the FWC began managing the season in state and federal waters,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Rodney Barreto in a press release.

For-hire operations that do not have a federal reef fish permit may also participate in the season but are limited to fishing for red snapper in Gulf state waters only.

Weed on the beach is a problem.

No, not that kind of weed. The weed I am talking about is a type of seaweed called sargassum.

Traffic has long been a headache for Navarre residents, especially those who live on or visit Navarre Beach. To alleviate this issue, traffic lights have been installed on Navarre Beach.

The traffic lights stand at the corners of Gulf Blvd. and Navarre Causeway.

Navarre Beach Lifeguards will host their annual Junior Lifeguard Program throughout June and July for students ages 9-13 and 14-15.

The program, now entering its third year, strengthens kids’ swimming and water-related skills while also teaching them about the ocean and waterways that are all around Northwest Florida.

The summer season is coming up quickly on Navarre Beach, locals and tourists alike will be flocking to the beach to enjoy the white sands and emerald green waters, but they won’t be the only ones.

Sea turtle nesting season will begin starting next month, May 1 to be exact, and will last until late October along Panhandle beaches.