Opinion Archive

The lengthening days and cold fronts with lessening intensity are speeding up the activity of many plants, animals and fungi as spring approaches.

During this period of mostly moderate temperatures, the installation of ornamental plants and vegetable gardens is a popular activity. Garden centers are offering a variety of tender starter plants which are easily transplanted.

It’s hard to believe in that in less than four years, Navarre will celebrate its centennial as Navarre. We are still doing some research on the exact date.

We know from historical papers and maps that we wrote about in 2015 that Navarre was called Eagan in 1885.

The natural beauty of Navarre is what makes it unique.

When I first moved here, my extended family came to visit. They had visited Destin and Pensacola many times before. They wanted to know why I chose to live here instead. So, I took them to the beach.

As I write this, almost exactly to the day one year ago, I got my family back.

They hadn’t abandoned me. They were out doing what they were supposed to be doing – growing up, making mistakes, finding successes and inching toward that end goal of being their own person separate from their family of origin.

An open letter to the citizens and county commissioners of Santa Rosa County: 

Most of us have received a very pretty post card in our mail that began, ” Waste Pro is excited to continue as your solid waste provider.”

To the parents, I understand your frustration with the school board and the schools themselves over the quarantine rules in place.

To the athletes, I know how tough it can be on you to miss practices and games because of the quarantine.

Over the last four years, thanks to our General Manager April Salazar, we have a beautiful community center (that is) well-managed.

The Board of Directors has failed to bring the community together.

When you’re in charge of making decisions for a county as large as Santa Rosa County, there are a lot of directions you can turn.

People care about it all.

The subdued browns, greens and grays of the forest are beginning to return to the brilliant pallet familiar to residents who venture beyond their front door. In the last days of February, the slow progression of woodland colors is shifting as spring approaches.

Many plants, trees and fungi are not reflecting the awareness of the coming warm days.

I have attempted to obtain the vaccine for the past few weeks.

I am 85 years old, handicapped (knee brace and use cane).