Apr 11, 2013
Larger Navarre Community Center planned by county commissioners
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners are planning to sell the current Navarre Community Center, located at 1917 Navarre School Blvd., and pursue a larger facility to accommodate more people.“ It appears to me to be surplus in our hands,” Commissioner Jim Melvin said. “We should put it up for bids and see what it is worth on the market.
Apr 11, 2013
Navarre Beach hotel definitely a go
The owners of Margaritaville on Pensacola Beach and Crowne Plaza in downtown Pensacola are moving forward with plans to rebuild a hotel on the 20-acre parcel they hold for a long-term lease on Navarre Beach.
Apr 11, 2013
Derelict properties receive county’s attention
A community cleanup effort on Jan. 26 by a handful of Navarre residents resulted in seven pages of code enforcement issues to the county compliance superintendent.
Apr 11, 2013
Blue Angels done
The government budget cuts finally grounded the Blue Angels, who canceled their 2103 performance season during a news conference April 9 at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Apr 11, 2013
Aviator returns to skies
It never occurred to Tech Sgt. Christofer Curtis that he would never fly again.
Apr 4, 2013
Puppy Palooza brings young dogs, potential owners together
It is Zo Carlson’s passion to find “forever homes” for abandoned puppies.
Apr 4, 2013
Nesting birds to receive speed-hump protection
Driving speed limits were reduced and speed humps were installed Monday, April 1, at Gulf Islands National Seashore in preparation for nesting shorebirds.
Apr 4, 2013
YMCA gets autism grant for summer camp
A new initiative at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA aims to train staff about how to teach autistic children in an effort to be more inclusive of young members with special needs.
Apr 4, 2013
Air Force pushes for more base closings as military cuts loom
Approximately 50 representatives from Santa Rosa, Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Pentagon and Congressional leaders regarding Panhandle military issues at the annual Northwest Florida Defense Coalition Symposium.
Apr 4, 2013
Massage therapy helps breast cancer survivors
The physical and emotional effects of a mastectomy can last long after surgery. But massage therapist Heather Watson hopes to ease that pain and start the healing process with the power of touch.