Community Archive

Santa Rosa County recently installed a landfill gas, or LFG, collection and control system along with a blower/flare station at the Central Landfill in Milton. And now that the new system is operational, Santa Rosa County is conducting a study to determine the best use for the gas.

After Nancy arranged the interview, she told me that Phil Espinosa is very patriotic, and she was right. There was no mistaking him as he navigates the halls of Bay Breeze Assisted Living facility with the American flag waving from the back of his wheelchair.

In Santa Rosa County, roughly four out of every 10 people are living in poverty conditions. To address their unmet needs, Dr. Karen Barber, a school district administrator, and other community leaders are starting a nonprofit organization called Santa Rosa Bridges.

The classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” celebrates its 75th anniversary later this month, and the Santa Rosa County Library System is celebrating with special programs. The first “Munch with Munchkins” was held Aug. 1 at the Navarre Library and included a viewing of the movie, as well as free popcorn and children’s crafts.

Sgt. Anthony McDaniel was all smiles during a ceremonial groundbreaking Aug.2 in Navarre. McDaniel lost both legs and his left hand when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Kajaki, Afghanistan during his second deployment Aug. 31, 2010.

“When I was a kid in North Carolina, we had a cow fall out of the pasture,” said Vernon Trivett, 83, his weathered voice sprinkled with pure North Carolina speak. His smiling face suppressed laughter, as us “Flatlanders” asked, ”How’d a cow “fall” out of a pasture?”

Local authors Jennifer Hentz Moyer and Anne Sanders hosted a joint book signing at Emerald Coast Med Spa July 26 to celebrate the publication of their new books.

About 150 people enjoyed a delicious shrimp boil July 26 hosted by the Holley by the Sea Fishing Club. Before attendees headed through the line to enjoy the shrimp feast, three check presentations were made benefiting local charities.

It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how.

A fun-loving crowd filled a huge portable tent at The Club at Hidden Creek July 26 to enjoy country music, country folks and to support area charities. PGA Tour pro Boo Weekley’s annual charity golf outing, BooFest, generates funds that are donated to nearly 20 charities including the Air Commandos Association, Fisher House Foundation, Navarre High School golf team and Milton High School athletics.