Changes could be coming in the way that pavilions at Gulf Islands National Seashore are reserved and rented, and the staff wants to know the public’s thoughts on the subject.
The East River Smokehouse on Highway 98 in Navarre lived up to its name last Wednesday as buildup of residue in the barbecue fire pit chimney briefly caught fire and created a lot of smoke at about 10 a.m.
During the annual county budgeting process, Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane requested an increase in funding attributed to the upcoming 2014 election cycle. One significant increase Villane noted during her July presentation to county commissioners was the leasing of special equipment for voters with disabilities or conditions which make it difficult to mark a traditional ballot.
A Navarre veterinarian is on the campaign trail and hoping to soon have an extra $1,000 to help treat area animals that need medical attention. Now, she just needs your votes.
The second annual Juana Bewitched? Witches Brew party on Friday at Juana’s Pagodas was a success, with Navarre witches getting together to eat, drink and be scary.
The fourth annual Boo at the Zoo closed out its second weekend of Halloween fun, and Saturday the Gulf Breeze Zoo was packed with kids enjoying face painting, bounce houses and a trick-or-treat trail near the animals.
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is offering new programs. Snow Birds & Sea Turtles will be held the first and last Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. This program is for visitors to the area for the winter months to enjoy refreshments while learning about Northwest Florida sea turtles and the Navarre Beach 2013 nesting season. Cost is $5 per person.
The Navarre Community Center on Navarre School Road is still being rented out to interested parties as usual while awaiting the final closing on the sale of the property and the search for a spot for a new, bigger community center.