Opinion Archive

Come out to Windjammers at the Pier Saturday and watch the Alabama vs. LSU game on the big screen. Bring a sweater because the high Saturday is 70 and the low is 54.  Also – bring a lawn chair and some money to try their delicious beverages and food. Try the calamari – it is awesome…along with everything else.

“Pray for us, I will call you later.”

Fifteen years ago, my husband and I were lucky enough that the Air Force decided to send us to Hurlburt Field.  After looking around the area, we decided to make Navarre our home.  It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. 

It’s time to give Central Florida a playoff shot.

There are lots of opportunities to get your “spook” on this week.

My name is Robert Orth and I am a local resident of Navarre, FL. I have called Navarre home all my life and lived here 29 years. I have seen the area grow from one grocery store and very little to no shopping available to four grocery stores and some good local shopping opportunities as well as some good restaurant choices preventing me from having to drive to Pensacola or Fort Walton to go out to eat. I have greatly appreciated the growth in my hometown and taking advantage of the opportunities to keep my dollars local. I am very excited for the new development to the East of Publix. There has been some commotion about changing the zoning of a parcel located in the middle of the Navarre Maritime Park on Navarre Beach. The developer is seeking to build a beautiful hotel, RV pads, a kayak and paddle board rental station, as well as a pool and club house. The parcel is currently zoned for a boat marina. I would much rather see a beautifully designed hotel and RV site than an eyesore of a marina in such a beautiful location. This will keep more of the local economy in the area, provide more tourism income, as well as create more jobs. I fully support the zoning change and encourage you to show your support as well by voting to change the zoning. Thank you for your time and I appreciate what you do for our local community. Have a great day!

The District 4 Master Plan has been revealed, and it is full of some great ideas: a plan for phasing in more walkability, new downtown friendly land development codes and lots of green space. 

For years I’ve heralded one vote matters.

You lose a game. You win in life.

I am actually excited again about change. One thing John McCain’s death did for me was make me take a serious look at my own values and attitudes again. I believe with Dr. Jennifer Zimmerman (Congressional candidate FL01), Andrew Gillum (gubernatorial candidate), and Sean Shaw (FL Atty Gen candidate) that we are going to see a different approach to politics and campaigning and leadership in our state and our country.