Dec 4, 2014
Estimates put Florida tourism on track for another record year
Nearly 74 million people visited the Sunshine State since the first quarter of the year, according to Visit Florida’s preliminary estimates, which are issued 45 days after the end of the quarter. Final estimates are released when final data is received for all estimates in the report.
Dec 4, 2014
Three new sea lions call Gulfarium home
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park’s animal family has expanded once again with the addition of three juvenile California sea lions.
Nov 27, 2014
TDC questions use of beach restoration fund
A Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC) member is questioning what she calls premature use of a newly established fund designated for Navarre Beach renourishment projects.
Nov 20, 2014
New TDC director up and running
Santa Rosa County’s new Tourist Development Council (TDC) executive director, Julie Morgan, has hit the ground running – in part due to her extensive experience in the field.
Nov 20, 2014
Extra penny bed tax generates more than $200K for beach renourishment during summer
Last December Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted to levy an additional one-cent bed tax for the purpose of beach restoration funding. That additional assessment started June 1 and generated more than $217,000 by Sept. 30 – the end of the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
Nov 13, 2014
Pier fishing holds fun memories for generations of local anglers
Fishing is a longstanding tradition in coastal communities throughout the Florida panhandle, and Navarre Beach is no exception.
Nov 13, 2014
Summerwind residents, commissioners struggle to find middle ground
While many beach residents are working to amend their lease fee agreements, the residents of Summerwind Condominiums have hired attorney John Cottle to present on their behalf at the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Nov 6, 2014
RED HORSE goes green
Members of the 823rd RED HORSE squadron from Hurlburt Field saved the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center at least $5,200 during the last week of October.
Nov 6, 2014
Lifeguards close season in new tower
Navarre Beach lifeguards ended their season Oct. 31 in a brand new lifeguard stand that replaced a wind-damaged Tower 3.
Oct 30, 2014
Attendance doubles at annual Spooktacular
One by one, miniature versions of pirates, Capt. America and Super Girl made their way in to the fifth annual Science Spooktacular by the Sea Friday evening at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station.