Community Archive

Each month, a support group for caregivers meets at Navarre Gardens. The common thread among those who attend: They care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 1 in 3 older adults die with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. The organization estimates there are more than 13 million unpaid caregivers of dementia patients in the United States.

The public is invited to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR at the Gulf Coast Press the Chest Community CPR Event on Sunday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.

Fans dressed in black and yellow filled the streets of downtown Pensacola May 6 as Keyla Richardson made her way back through her hometown as American Idol film crews followed her. A top three finalist in the national singing competition, Richardson claimed she felt blessed and honored to be given this platform and to represent Pensacola on such a huge stage.

She appreciates the support she has been receiving from her hometown on this journey.

“Shoutout to the Keyhive. That means everybody that’s supporting me, that’s been loving on me, praying for me,” she said.

A wooded area separates Gulf Breeze Proper from the rest of the Fairpoint Peninsula.

The seemingly nondescript wooded area is Naval Live Oaks Reservation Area, which operates as the headquarters of Gulf Islands National Seashore. While it’s an enjoyable site for hiking and birdwatching, it also holds a special place in American history.

On Earth Day, held each year on April 22, Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center held a sea turtle release event at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Walton County.

Among the five turtles released was Crater, a 12-lb. juvenile green sea turtle. Crater was rescued off Navarre Beach Fishing Pier earlier this month after getting hooked in the mouth by someone who was fishing.

Holley-Navarre Middle School hosted its annual art show April 30. The art displayed represented students across multiple grade levels.

Navarre Beach Marine Science Station hosted its annual Autism Odysea event Saturday, May 2. The event brings together various organizations for a day devoted to special needs families.

Navarre Park once again hosted Norm Crowder Kids Fest, an annual event which raises funds for Santa Rosa Kids House, an organization which supports and advocates for child abuse victims. The event was held Saturday, April 25.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is known as the Cradle of Naval Aviation, as it has been training pilots since the 1910s.

While “air” is in the installation’s name, it was important to the U.S. Navy long before planes took to the sky.

Cub Scouts do much more than camp.

From knife safety and bicycling to engineering and personal fitness, Cub Scouts learn a variety of topics and skills. These activities are called “adventures” and are required to advance to the next rank.