Nov 9, 2017
Visiting Gulf Islands will cost a little more in 2018
Two years after its first price increase in more than a decade, the entrance fee for vehicles into Fort Pickens will increase by $5 starting in January.
Nov 9, 2017
Veteran Profile: Tracy Bennett
MSgt Tracy Bennett has had four jobs in her 21 year career in the Air Force. Beginning in medical administration, Bennett also worked in personnel and manpower. Her career has taken her all over the world including Texas, Korea, Florida and Hawaii. Now back in Florida, Bennett has completed her fourth mini-career in the Air Force. This was her last week after four years as a first sergeant.
Nov 9, 2017
Creating white space
When I was in school for journalism we learned about the four elements of design. In fact, all design is CRAP. That is, all design is contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity. CRAP. Proximity is where we’re focusing for today.
Nov 9, 2017
Sunshine Law complaint may go to trial
Jack Sanborn wants some light shed on allegations that he violated Florida’s Sunshine Law last June by speaking to another volunteer member of the Tourist Development Council.
Nov 9, 2017
Piech files for district 4 commissioner
Until Friday, current District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson was unchallenged for re-election to that seat in 2018. However, a new candidate has thrown his hat in the ring.
Nov 9, 2017
Moore among local competitors in Ironman
Until Saturday, Navarre resident Andrea Moore had never competed in an Ironman.
Nov 9, 2017
Suspicions roil water board
The rebellion among Holley Navarre Water System board members against proposed debt restructuring by the collective that supplies their water focuses on concerns that the motive behind the deal is actually to enrich the City of Gulf Breeze.
Nov 9, 2017
Local option sales tax goes to work
In 2016, Santa Rosa County voters approved a five year half penny local option sales tax to tackle capital improvements throughout the county. Under the supervision of a board of citizens and Board of County Commissioner decisions, the first year of projects are underway. Here is an update.
Nov 9, 2017
New apartments, subdivision being considered
Navarre’s continued growth is a known trend, and the influx of residents means an increased demand for housing. Among the potential developments is a proposed new apartment complex on Whispering Pines Boulevard.
Nov 9, 2017
Senator pulls support from fee simple bill
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has withdrawn his support for legislation that would give Navarre Beach residents fee simple title ownership of their property.






