Beach Archive

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.

Fishing is a longstanding tradition in coastal communities throughout the Florida panhandle, and Navarre Beach is no exception.

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.

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.

Navarre Beach lifeguards ended their season Oct. 31 in a brand new lifeguard stand that replaced a wind-damaged Tower 3.

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.

The cost to maintain Navarre Beach facilities were up this year due to the winter freeze and the need to rebuild three lifeguard stands due to high winds. Pier restrooms were also renovated bringing the 2013-2014 season’s current expenses to $59,702. That number is up $25,106 from last year and $32,579 from two years ago.

Navarre likes its chili spicy, extra spicy if possible. That’s what you would’ve discovered if you were among the 75 locals armed with small Styrofoam cups and plastic spoons at the 21st annual Charity Chili Cook-Off hosted at Juana’s Pagoda’s Sunday, Oct. 19.

The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center has a new attraction aimed to promote education and awareness of local reefs and marine ecosystems. The center launched 5 clear-bottomed kayaks at their Oct. 11 Sea Turtle Extravaganza.

The Benaq Shaq Café at Navarre Beach Fishing Pier closed Oct. 8. Restaurant operations remained suspended Oct. 9 for a routine quarterly cleaning. The restaurant reopened Oct. 10 with a new but familiar name – Lagerheads.