Jul 16, 2015
Williamson’s one-sided Facebook accounts don’t cut it
After eight months in office, District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson still doesn’t understand the purpose of the Fourth Estate – the “press.”
Jun 18, 2015
Number of rescues highlights need for more lifeguards
I just wanted to give a shout out to the Navarre Beach lifeguards. This past weekend, they had more than 50 rescues between Friday and Monday. Less than half of those rescues took place on the county park side (east of the Navarre Beach Pier), while most rescues took place west of the Pier.
Jun 18, 2015
Conservation center continues construction despite suspended funding
In light of recent media surrounding the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC), the board of directors wants to publish a statement to help update our donors and supporters on recent events.
Jun 4, 2015
Pier staff ahead of the curve
Navarre is a magical place. The beaches are beautiful, the sunsets divine – but what really makes our home special is the people.
May 21, 2015
Scott steps up regarding prison reform
Gov. Rick Scott’s executive order affirms that the state of Florida is serious about prison reform. And his signature should just be the beginning of what must be done to eliminate the well-documented and flagrant brutality that has been allowed to fester behind prison walls.
May 14, 2015
Two events are better than one
During Monday’s meeting, county commissioners briefly discussed the possibility of merging the annual Sand-Sculpting Festival with the chamber’s Fun Fest, an idea we support 100 percent.
Apr 30, 2015
Lack of foresight
It’s no secret that the BP grant money that funds the annual Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival wouldn’t be available this year. Before last year’s event even took place, members of the county’s Tourist Development Council’s South End Committee were already brainstorming ways to fund the 2015 festival.
Apr 23, 2015
Mr. Williamson goes to Washington
Our freshman county commissioner, Rob Williamson, flew to Washington, D.C., April 13 and returned April 16 with $2,745.11 in receipts.
Apr 16, 2015
Working forests hold key to solving state water challenges
As our lawmakers wrestle with the state budget and debate on critical legislation dealing with water policy and the implementation of Amendment 1 (Florida Water & Land Legacy), the importance of Florida’s working forests cannot be overlooked.
Apr 9, 2015
Troopers should spend more time on 98
Since 2006 there have been 110 accidents involving bicycles or pedestrians on U.S. 98 between Navarre and Gulf Breeze. Nineteen of those crashes were fatal.