Mar 20, 2014
Here’s Looking at You Letha Lindsey
Nestled in her chair, Letha Lindsey chuckled when I told her to speak up so the recorder would pick her up;
Mar 20, 2014
Celebrating Women’s History Month
The first female pilot to break the sound barrier grew up in Bagdad, just south of Milton. Jacqueline “Jackie” Cochran was a record setter who also shattered the glass ceiling in aviation, earning induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio in 1971.
Mar 20, 2014
Local talent ready for Songwriter Festival 5/16 – 18
The second annual Navarre Beach Songwriter Festival is scheduled May 16 – 18 but local songwriters have been honing their skills and playing original songs at Juana’s Club Pagodas for a couple of months.
Mar 20, 2014
Volunteers, donations top Red Cross’ wish list
The Santa Rosa County Commissioners at their meeting March 13 approved a resolution recognizing March as American Red Cross Month. America Red Cross of Northwest Florida executive Jerry Kindle attended the meeting.
Mar 20, 2014
Hurricane awareness begins
The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially start begin June 1, but state and local governments are starting their efforts to make sure residents get prepared.
Mar 20, 2014
Navarre Park boardwalk closed
The Santa Rosa County Public Works Department closed a boardwalk in Navarre Park earlier this month due to concerns the structure was unsafe. The county must now determine whether the boardwalk should be removed or whether it should be replaced.
Mar 20, 2014
Solar is worth another look
If you haven’t looked at a solar energy option for your home lately, you might want to take a second look. According to Tiffany Miller of Compass Solar Energy, prices have dropped 60 percent due to new technology.
Mar 13, 2014
Here’s looking at you Marcelaine Taylor
Marcelaine Taylor grinned when I asked if she and the other four Jiranek sisters ganged-up on their only brother, James Jiranek, when they were growing up.
Mar 13, 2014
Bows up against child abuse
Starting in April, batches of blue bows will decorate Navarre as part of an awareness campaign to stop child abuse.
Mar 13, 2014
‘Taste’ tickets on sale Friday
Tickets for Taste of Navarre Seafood, featuring chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson, go on sale at 9 a.m., March 14 at the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce office at 8543 Navarre Parkway. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the chamber at 939-3267. The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., May 4 in Navarre Park.