Sep 4, 2014
Island effluent reuse/discharge discussed
John Lewis, a member of the Beach Beautification Committee, drove to Milton Aug. 25 to ask commissioners why treated water can’t be used for irrigation on the island.
Sep 4, 2014
Beach chair/umbrella vendors could see restrictions
Following complaints that beach chair and umbrella vendors take up too much shoreline on the west side of Navarre Pier, county staff plan to meet with the vendors and members of the community to discuss if an ordinance may be needed to address the matter.
Sep 4, 2014
More talk about “critical” beach renourishment
A six-foot drop off has washed out beneath the staircase behind Brent Moore’s residence on Navarre Beach. Moore says less than two years ago four of the steps leading to the Gulf were submerged under sand. That erosion prompted Moore and others to drive Monday to Milton in an effort to convince commissioners beach renourishment must be a priority.
Sep 4, 2014
Shore bird expert arrives at Navarre science station
There’s a new partnership on Navarre Beach. The Francis M. Weston Audubon Society and the Northwest Florida Marine Education and Discovery of Gulf Ecosystems (NWFL Marine Edge) have teamed up to place a naturalist educator on station at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station (NBMSS).
Aug 28, 2014
TDC releases new brochure
What do you do in Navarre when conditions are not ideal for beach going? A new brochure produced by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council advises visitors of area attractions such as zip-lining, zoo safaris and fishing.
Aug 28, 2014
Tour de Turtles tracks migration paths
A loggerhead sea turtle, rehabilitated at The Turtle Hospital, joined a “race” Friday against 10 other turtles after being released on a Florida Keys beach with a satellite-tracking transmitter affixed to its shell.
Aug 21, 2014
Navarre teacher accepts innovator award at White House
Navarre High School science teacher Charlene Mauro was at the White House Aug. 12 to accept the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educator.
Aug 21, 2014
Boaters ‘all in’ for Poker run
Great weather brought in a huge crowd at the 2014 Emerald Coast Poker Run on Aug. 16 at Juana’s Pagodas. “This is one of our biggest weekends of the year,” said Kevin Rudzki of Juana’s Pagodas.
Aug 14, 2014
Sand, soccer mix on Navarre Beach
Five, five-person teams braved hot temperatures Aug 9. on Navarre Beach for a first-of-its-kind sand soccer tournament.
Aug 14, 2014
Navarre Beach vandals could face heavy fines
Visitors to Navarre Beach Park were greeted Aug. 9 by an unwelcome sight.