Incorporation supporters have likened the incorporation wave to the Boston Tea Party—a stand against taxation without representation. They are angered by what they view as bloated and unresponsive county government and want greater control over how their taxes are spent. Proponents argue that the best way to make government responsive to community interests is to make it a community government.
Dan Brown is superintendent of Gulf Islands National Seashore. In a way he’s the “big boss” of the pristine stretch of barrier islands which skirt the Mississippi and northwest Florida coasts. He’s also head honcho of historic local park areas, such as Fort Pickens, Fort Barrancas and the Naval Live Oaks Reserve.
It’s that time of year where many people begin thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your quality of life.
The Navarre Garden Club will host Santa’s Workshop craft fair at the Navarre Conference Center this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be art, crafts, gifts and baked goods.
People are predictable. When they have something to hide, they immediately start to withhold information. If people lived their lives in such a way that they didn’t have to look over their shoulders – then they wouldn’t have to worry about what people know and don’t know. And, if people who know there are secretive things going on would bring it to light – then justice can be served. And justice is a good thing.
The Friends of the Navarre Library will be having a book sale today – Thursday (members only) and Friday (open to public) to benefit the Navarre Library programs.
At first, I thought it is too much money for landscaping the median but I strongly think it should be done all down Highway 98 as it takes away the feeling that you are on an interstate with a lot of interruptions. I think it will reduce the number of accidents.
