Sustaining Florida’s positive tourism growth, which bolsters the state’s local and regional economies, will require additional infrastructure investments across the state, according to an analysis by Florida TaxWatch, the independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy research institute and government watchdog. The latest TaxWatch report identifies Florida’s looming capacity restrictions that could lead to challenges for the state’s residents and visitors.
Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association hired a grant writer to develop a proposal to fund Navarre Beach renourishment with local RESTORE funding. But there is a slim chance it will receive more than a fraction of its projected $19 million cost.
Following numerous complaints and multiple warnings spanning two years, operators of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier banned Arthur Waldrop for what they called ongoing behavioral issues.
Charlene Mauro, director of the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, has a new tool to help teach students and other Navarre Beach Artificial Reef visitors about the growing population of local marine life.
Cloudy skies and the threat of rain didn’t stop a group of young surfers from catching waves Sunday. In fact, the weather churned up the Gulf, making the conditions that much better.
Gulf Islands National Seashore invites you to #FindYourPark. The Seashore, with its blue-green, sparkling waters, magnificent white beaches, and fertile coastal marshes, is made up of 12 areas, including historic forts, shaded picnic areas, bayou and coastal view trails, campgrounds and island wilderness areas. From Cat Island, Miss., it stretches eastward 160 miles to the Okaloosa Area east of Fort Walton Beach.
Scott Rayner, one of the operators of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, describes rising local beach volleyball activity as “unprecedented,” and nearby Juana’s Pagodas owner Kevin Rudzki confirms the interest is strong.
