Beach Archive

The Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary has moved forward on a project to develop beachside amenities and a large artificial reef off the coast to promote eco-tourism and water recreation such as kayaking and scuba diving.

Spring is on its way and for many it means the beginning of grass-cutting season.  However, some grass needs to remain uncut.

Standup paddle boarding is a family affair for Gulf Breeze resident Kevin Cook.

Park rangers will more strictly enforce beach rules to protect nesting birds along the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

A black skimmer captured in mid-flight; the brilliant orange and pink, or the soft blue of a sunrise or sunset; the reflection of lights scattered like diamonds on the Sound at night or the image of the Navarre Beach pier resembling a runway ready for flight.

Haiden Redmond, 18, and Josh Brown, 17, of Gulf Breeze, brought a white wall to life at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center.

Lifeguards resume assisting swimmers and guarding Navarre Beach on March 9. Two lifeguards will be on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; four lifeguards will be on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Cosa c’è di nuovo translates to “What’s new?” and what’s new is Navarre residents will have more dining options once Rocco’s Italian Bistro opens its doors on Navarre Beach.

Organizers are one step closer to rounding up fishermen for the first Navarre Fishing Rodeo, planned June 1-2 in Navarre.

The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Center has hired Denise Haywald of Navarre to guide its social media initiatives.