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.
May 7, 2015
Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this weekend. Edible Arrangements in FWB has plenty of sweet treats for Mom this year. Also, Mirror Mirror Hair Studio in Navarre is offering a Mother’s Day Special. See their coupon on page A3.
May 7, 2015
National Nurses Week
This week (May 6 through 12), the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System honors the dedicated men and women we in the Department of Veterans Affairs consider to be the backbone of the veterans’ health care system – nurses.
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 30, 2015
Unsportsmanlike conduct
I was surprised to see what was chosen to be the Photo of the Week in a recent Navarre Press. A rival high school high jumper was shown in an “awkward position,” with a very unsportsmanlike comment below it. Rivalry and comments between sports teams is understood but insinuating remarks by the local newspaper is uncalled for.
Apr 30, 2015
Out and About
The Navarre High School baseball team won districts and is playing tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. at home against Tallahassee Lincoln. It would be great if there was a good-sized hometown crowd for these young men who have worked very hard this season.
Apr 23, 2015
Out and About
This weekend is the extremely fun Navarre Fun Fest. Friday evening kicks off the event with live entertainment, a children’s area, and many vendor booths. Saturday is the 5K run followed by a full day of Fun Fest. Please see the Fun Fest Guide “on” this paper – which you can’t miss because it is wrapping this week’s edition of the Navarre Press.
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 16, 2015
Out and About
Navarre Garden Club is presents its annual Spring Fling Tasting Luncheon Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served and visitors can participate in a Butterfly Garden in a Pot workshop.