Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Navarre photographer featured in sea turtle conservation organization’s 2025 calendar
December 2, 2024
Navarre resident Jeff Waldorff has been photographing the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast nearly all his life. He turned it into a business about 17 years ago and has done it full time for the better part of the last two decades.
American Legion 382 to become non-smoking facility in 2025
December 2, 2024
The smoke-filled canteen (bar) at American Legion Post 382 in Navarre will be a thing of the past come Jan. 2, 2025. That’s when the post will become a non-smoking facility.
Therapy dogs provide connection, reduced stress for people
November 25, 2024
Dogs are known as “man’s best friend.” While the saying regards how an owner feels about their own dog, there are a group of dogs who extend that friendship to complete strangers.
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center to hold annual ‘Sea Turtle Soiree’ Dec. 7
November 25, 2024
Each year, the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) hosts a gala to raise funds for its programs and operations, which include educating visitors about marine ecosystems and helping injured or distressed sea turtles in Santa Rosa County. This year, the Sea Turtle Soiree will be held Dec. 7, at the Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Destiny Worship Center completes construction, first services planned for Dec. 8
November 22, 2024
Nearly two years after first breaking ground, Destiny Worship Center’s Navarre campus will open for services Sunday, Dec. 8.
School board recognizes student success in art, middle school sports
November 21, 2024
In addition to approving budgets, handling personnel recommendations, and engaging with the public on a variety of matters, the Santa Rosa County School Board enjoys celebrating student achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.
Holley Navarre Primary’s Krista Galvan a leader in ‘social thinking’ role
November 19, 2024
Each year, students across Holley Navarre Primary School need help with regulating emotions, social interactions, and developing skills to be more successful in school. Luckily for them, they have Krista Galvan.
Recently named Holley Navarre Primary’s teacher of the year, Galvan serves as the school’s social thinking teacher, a position she has coveted for a long time.
Fire districts share Thanksgiving fire safety tips
November 19, 2024
Thanksgiving presents many challenges, from trying to wrangle children to steering clear of politics at the dinner table. Fire safety can be another challenge, so before you deep fry that Butterball, listen up.
The Herings, remembered
November 19, 2024
Tragedy struck the Navarre community Tuesday, Nov. 5, when it was discovered that Steven and Ann Hering died as victims of an apparent double murder-suicide at their home in the Holley by the Sea neighborhood. James (Jay) Hering, one of the couple’s sons, also died. He is suspected of killing his parents and then himself.
John Starrett on the art and business of photography
November 18, 2024
What started as an interest in capturing the world around him, particularly marine environments around Florida, has blossomed into a decade long photography career for Navarre local John Starrett.