Community Archive

Hundreds of reptile enthusiasts packed into the Navarre Conference Center last Saturday for the Reptiday Navarre Show. The host of the event, Repticon, is a national leader in reptile and exotic pet shows in the United States. The show provides a venue for curious minds to see reptiles up close in a controlled environment through live animal encounters. There are also opportunities for breeders and owners to purchase exotic animals, products and accessories for the care of their pet reptiles. Vendors included regional and local breeders and educators.

Commissioner Rob Williamson is hosting a “listening” tour, stopping at sites throughout the county to hear citizens’ concerns, and two dozen residents attended his July 24 meeting at the Navarre Visitor Information Center.

The state Department of Health confirmed its first case of West Nile virus for the 2015 season – a Walton County resident.

As of July 22, 15 people had applied replace Santa Rosa County Administrator Hunter Walker, who in April announced he would retire at the end of the year.

When the clock struck 3 Friday afternoon, Bill Bunning rang a bell behind the bar and filled the first glass with craft beer from the tap at Ye Olde Brothers Brewery in Navarre.

In recognition of the dedication of zoo keepers and aquarists, the American Association of Zoo Keepers and zoos and aquariums across the nation celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week July 19 through 25.

Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick has pre-filed for reelection in 2016. He has served in the role since he was first elected in 2008.

Twelve Oaks Treatment Center, located at 2068 Health Care Drive in Navarre, is expanding its facility in an effort to increase its services.

Santa Rosa County was awarded a $50,000 grant for improvements at Navarre Park, and the Navarre Chamber Foundation is providing an additional $5,000 toward the effort.

Maj. Dusty Cook is in his second year as a pilot for the Blue Angels’ Hercules C-130 aircraft, Fat Albert.