Jan 28, 2016
SpringHill Suites sets December opening
Construction of the $30 million SpringHill Suites on Navarre Beach has resumed after overcoming some obstacles, and the 161-room hotel is tentatively scheduled to open in December.
Jan 21, 2016
The legacy of “The Turtle Lady”
Gigi Naggatz was affectionately known as “The Turtle Lady” on Navarre Beach and she was a leading volunteer and conservationist who worked tirelessly for the sea turtles. She passed away Jan. 5 after a years-long battle with cancer. While she will be greatly missed by many, her spirit will live on through the many volunteers that carry on her mission on Navarre Beach.
Jan 7, 2016
Navarre Beach named a ‘Hidden Gem’ getaway
TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites, has listed Navarre Beach on a list of 10 Affordable Hidden Gem getaways for the winter season. The TripAdvisor website says of the list, “TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals has rounded up 10 super affordable US getaways this winter for staying in a rental, many of which are worthy of the “hidden gem” moniker due to their great attractions and recreation yet relative anonymity.”
Jan 7, 2016
Condo complex’s contested lease fees top $180,000
The lease fees collected by a developer from the owners of 14 Sugar Dunes condominium units since the late 1980s, but never paid to Santa Rosa County as normally required, total more than $180,000.
Jan 7, 2016
Hundreds participate in New Year’s Day Plunges
The falling temperatures and a forecast of rain showers did not deter the hundreds of participants in the plunges held on Navarre Beach on New Year’s Day. Just the day before, the temperatures were in the 70’s and a plunge sounded pretty refreshing. But just one day later, the skies were overcast and the temperatures fell by 20 degrees and to those several hundred people the plunge still sounded refreshing. They were supporting a cause.
Dec 31, 2015
2015 Beach Year in Review
Beach renourishment top concern
A contingency plan for beach renourishment was the top concern listed by Navarre Beach residents in a survey.
Dec 17, 2015
Navarre Beach: Tsunami Ready Certified
In the unlikely event there is a tsunami, Santa Rosa County Emergency Management has completed a Tsunami Plan and completed a “table-top exercise,” according to Brad Baker, Director of Emergency Management for Santa Rosa County, in a memo addressed to the board of county commissioners.
Dec 3, 2015
Red tide detected in Northwest and Southwest Florida
Blooms of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, were detected last week along Bay and Gulf counties in Northwestern Florida and Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties in Southwest Florida.
Nov 26, 2015
Tourism leaders spar over Sand Sculpting event
Tourism business leaders have rebuffed a move by District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson to sidestep the rules of their Florida Legislature-authorized Development Council in overseeing $55,000 to fund the sixth annual Sand Sculpting Festival on Navarre Beach.
Nov 26, 2015
Beach Trash Bash scheduled for Nov. 28
The monthly beach clean-up organized by the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.