Jul 7, 2016
Navarre Beach lifeguards, there to keep you safe
According to lead guard Charles Marek, the 2016 beach renourishment has had a significant impact to this year’s beach visitors. “We have had many more people on the beach this year,” Marek said. “They have heard about the renourishment and want to see for themselves.”
Jul 7, 2016
Chair rentals cause visitor complaints
The summer tourist season is in full swing on Navarre Beach, and west of the fishing pier, lines of bright blue and green umbrellas once again dot the waterline courtesy of rental companies.
Jun 30, 2016
Beach visitors get peek onto reef
The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station (NBMSS) is one step closer to making the Gulf Coast Discovery Center (GCDC) a reality as final preparations are underway for the installation of a live-streaming reef camera.
Jun 23, 2016
Rescues on the rise, again
Navarre Beach lifeguards have added two new guards after a record 94 rescues last year in anticipation of another high-traffic beach season.
Jun 23, 2016
Beach renourishment completed under budget
Dredging and grading for the Navarre Beach renourishment project came to a close Sunday, June 19, at $1.8 million under the expected price.
Jun 16, 2016
Turtle Treks program on tap for Saturday
Although the clear-bottom kayak tours of the artificial reef are booked for Saturday, that doesn’t mean people can’t come out and take advantage of an opportunity to learn more about sea turtles.
Jun 16, 2016
Emergency responders converge for beach training
Ambulances, a firetruck, Jet Skis and even a Lifeguard helicopter crowded Navarre Beach Friday morning, June 10, as first responders participated in annual training
Jun 9, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin puts break on beach dredging
Dredging for the Navarre Beach nourishment project came to a halt Monday night, June 6 as Tropical Storm Colin caused rough waters out in the Gulf of Mexico.
Jun 9, 2016
Eagle Scout leaves legacy at Sea Turtle Center
Eagle Scout Lucas Pallone’s love of sea turtles was sparked as he watched hundreds of little hatchlings make a mad dash for the Gulf one evening when he was 14.
Jun 2, 2016
Tour helicopter makes second hard landing
A Navarre Family Watersport tour helicopter was out of commission Saturday, May 21, after taking a hard landing off the side of the landing platform.