Gulf grouper recreational season ends
The recreational season for Gulf grouper closed Feb. 1 and will remain closed until March 31 in the Gulf of Mexico.
Navarre Mardi Gras a success
The Navarre Krewe of Jesters put on a parade filled with revelers, floats, beads, moon pies and a king and queen. Overhead the sun was shining and the blue skies were free of any rain clouds that have sprinkled the last few parades.
Beach renourishment process begins
Santa Rosa County Commissioners gave Michael Walther of Coastal Technology Corporation the authority to begin the permitting process for Navarre Beach renourishment during a Jan. 24 Board of County Commissioners’ meeting.
Dead loggerhead provides educational opportunity
A dead loggerhead turtle discovered on Navarre Beach on Jan. 16 provided Cathy Holmes an opportunity to incorporate it into the future Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center.
Milder winter leads to lower manatee mortality
Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) documented fewer manatee deaths in 2012 than in the previous three years, as milder winter temperatures led to significantly less cold-related mortality. The FWC recorded 392 manatee carcasses in state waters last year, of which a quarter was determined to be from human-related causes.
BP oil spill settlement payments exceed $1B mark
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Businesses and individuals who claim BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico cost them money have been paid more than $1 billion through the company’s class-action settlement with a team of private plaintiffs’ attorneys, court-supervised claims administrator Patrick Juneau said.
Turtle center coming to life with art
Two Gulf Breeze High School seniors are using their artistic skills to bring the walls of the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center to life.
Keeping Navarre Beach beautiful
Taking pride in where they live sums up the volunteers that comprise the Navarre Beach Beautification Committee.
Building bridges between people and Florida waters
Mother Nature sent Justin Riney off with cold winds and low temperatures as he embarked on a paddle board journey that will take him along 2,000 miles of Florida’s coasts and inter-waterways.
Beach leaseholders change leadership
Linda Coley will assume the position of president of the Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association during a Jan. 19 board meeting.













