Nov 11, 2021
Three more turtles head back to the Gulf
The Gulfarium’s C.A.R.E Center successfully released three rehabilitated sea turtles Nov. 11 at Perdido Key State Park.
Nov 3, 2021
Navarre grad captures beauty from inside waves
While stationed in Hawaii for seven years, Sean Thomas saw plenty of waves, and learned how to shoot them. Now, water photography is a passion for the 2006 Navarre High School graduate, who recently moved back to Navarre and works at Hurlburt.
Oct 26, 2021
Larry the Giraffe towers over Navarre Beach neighborhood
Gulf Boulevard on Navarre Beach has its share of eye-catching attractions, from homes shaped like spaceships to a front-yard post with colorful signs pointing in every direction.
Oct 16, 2021
Over 100 run to ‘save second base’
Over 160 runners gathered at the Navarre Beach boat ramp parking lot this morning for the Sixth Annual Pink Pirates Save Second Base 5K, a breast cancer awareness run and fundraiser.
Oct 12, 2021
Run for the Reef results
Runners and walkers traveled from near and far to Gulf Boulevard on Navarre Beach Oct. 9 for the 13th annual Run for the Reef. The race was comprised of a 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run.
There were 389 participants Saturday morning, the most in the event’s history, including 86 from out of state and another 85 from outside Santa Rosa County. All proceeds went towards the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary to help fund snorkeling and diving on the reefs.
Oct 12, 2021
Run for the Reef turns out to be largest one yet
Runners and walkers traveled from near and far to Gulf Boulevard on Navarre Beach Oct. 9 for the 13th annual Run for the Reef. The race was comprised of a 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run.
Oct 6, 2021
Locals and tourists search for mystery ‘Mermaid Mailbox’ in the Sound
It’s not every day that you see a mailbox surrounded by water. Maybe in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, but not typically in the Santa Rosa Sound between Navarre and Fort Walton Beach.
People have been posting on social media since July about this mystery mailbox that some are referring to as the “Mermaid Mailbox” or the “Mailbox Beach.” Locals and tourists alike are checking out this community mailbox, which is only accessible by boat, to see what treasures are inside.
Oct 5, 2021
Volunteers help children fish during annual event
Hundreds of young fishermen went home happy after Saturday’s Take a Kid Fishing event and each of them had a new fishing pole to take with them.
Sep 29, 2021
Young osprey set free on Navarre Beach
Three months after a kayaker pulled a young osprey out of the water, the bird was released at the Navarre Beach Marine Park.
Sep 22, 2021
Wheelchair accessible mats return to Navarre Beach
Mats that allow people in wheelchairs to get closer to the Gulf of Mexico are being reinstalled at Navarre Beach following a series of storms that saw waves reaching to the base of the dunes.