Opinion Archive

Ron Ward and Victor Deal now say the CONDO in Navarre Beach Marine Park was in a PRISTINE area….so why did they ask in the first place? I think Ward and Deal should build the CONDO on a barge in the sound. We hope Robbie Williamson doesn’t get involved because with his past decisions the CONDO will be on the PIER. The commissioners have been listening to the sales pitch of Ward and Deal and if the commissioners think the CONDO is a good idea then they should build the CONDO next to their homes.

All over the country we see demonstrations, walks, protests and childish political maneuvering because Donald Trump was elected president. Social media posts are even worse with name calling and other juvenile tactics. We see college students crying and in some cases rioting over the election. Celebrities refused to perform at his inauguration, some even promised to move to Canada. Sports stars are kneeling in protest to our national anthem, people are burning flags.

We are in full support of giving deputies much needed raises. How can we employ the best when we don’t offer much in the way of pay? When our surrounding counties offer more than we do? When deputies who are loyal to our county and our citizens don’t receive the raises they deserve?

The Pensacola Ice Flyers have a home game both Friday and Saturday nights this week. Friday is Military Appreciation Night where Active Duty and retired military receive 25 percent off. Saturday is Mardi Gras Night and will include a parade and bead toss. If you are an All-Access Navarre Press subscriber, we have tickets for you. You can also upgrade your subscription and receive tickets for this weekend.

    I was making a quick Whataburger run down to Holley be the Sea. Sitting in the drive-thru, I turned off my truck while the car ahead waited for a large order. As they finished I turned the key and got silence – dead truck blocking the line for four or five hungry carloads of people.

It’s 1 a.m., I can’t sleep. The recent women’s marches worldwide reminded this octogenarian of my participation in three major marches/rallies years ago.

This is your last paper of January 2017 – can you believe it?  I can’t. This month went by very fast. Before we know it, there will be graduations and summer will be upon us. Actually, if feels like summer stayed and I’m not complaining. I will not live north of I-10. I was born in south Florida and this is as north as I will live. Visits up north are fine. My fingers even go numb and turn colors when it is less than 40 degrees outside. Now you know my weakness.

“Homeless in Paradise” ran in big letters on the front page a week ago as the Navarre Press took a deeper look at the suffering of those in our own county, and following the publication, we had one concerned citizen come into our office to look for deeper answers.

The 2017 Health & Business Expo will be this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Navarre Conference Center.   There will be free health screenings, giveaways, samples, local business booths, and much more.  The map and listing of the event is in the Mind, Body & Spirit insert in this issue.

Did you know that most facts about America’s early presidents aren’t in history books? Political correctness has taken its toll on some of our greatest heroes and portrayed them as evil men. New York Times bestselling author Larry Schweikart sets the record straight in his new book The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Presidents Part I. As America prepares to inaugurate its 45th president, here are five interesting facts about America’s past inaugurations that aren’t easily found in academia.