Community Archive

Although Marion Moseley, born in Tampa, Feb. 21, 1926, more or less grew up in Tennessee, Florida and Mississippi as her father, a ceramic tile contractor, traveled to different job sites, she really, in a way, learned a lot about life while in Mississippi.

Florida residents can’t just run to the county courthouse and get hitched on Valentine’s Day. Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Donald C. Spencer wants locals to know there is typically a three-day waiting period once a marriage license is issued before a couple can get married.

Two aspiring filmmakers from Navarre have developed a screenplay for a short film, and they are raising money in hopes of catapulting it into the film festival circuit.

On their 22nd birthday, young adults in Florida who have not earned a diploma age out of the public school system. This is also true for young adults with developmental disabilities. Local parents who have children with various disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy have started a group – Hope HEALS (Helping Exceptional Adults Live Successfully). Their goal is to provide support for local families with children who have aged out of the school system, as well as develop a stronger sense of understanding and involvement within the community for these young adults.

Arbor Day is celebrated in different months depending in which state you live. In Florida, Arbor Day is celebrated in January. The Navarre Garden Club hosted a program at Navarre High School Friday and invited special guests to help plant a tree on the property.

Mardi Gras season on the emerald coast started Saturday as the first parade rolled on Okaloosa Island.  In Navarre, Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and the Krewe of Jesters is prepping for this year’s parade that certainly isn’t skimping on floats, beads or a good time.

The Seniors vs. Crime office, located at the Holley-Navarre Senior Association complex, spent 2013 helping members of the community who were victims of fraud and scams.

The founders of West Florida Recycling appeared before commissioners last week, apologizing for and seeking to amend what County Administrator Hunter Walker described as chronic problems. Faced with no other option, the board decided to give the company 30 days to improve operations or face contract termination. In the meantime, county staff will solicit new bids which may or may not be utilized, depending on the company’s progress.

Thanks to the benevolence of Navarre property owners Steve and Ann Herring, Guardian ad Litem is set to relocate into office space with better accessibility at a discounted rate. The couple is planning to provide an in-kind discount of $200 per month toward the organization’s rent, which is funded by Santa Rosa County. The move will ultimately save the county $300 per month.

The Santa Rosa County Commission voted Jan. 9 to provide $1500 for the Navarre Garden Club to purchase trees for a giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day, which is celebrated in Florida on the third Friday in January. Commissioners asked that the funding be used within the county, specifically at Green Up Santa Rosa, if possible.