Doug Chico didn’t plan to run for Congress. The 35-year-old Navy veteran and sixth-generation Northwest Florida native said he’d rather spend more time with his family. But a local surveillance camera rollout last fall set him on a path to challenge incumbent Rep. Jimmy Patronis in the August Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional District.
Rick Tribit is busy organizing his office on an afternoon in early March before sitting down for an interview about his new job.
He’s excited about his role as athletic director at Soundside High School, which opens this fall, and is familiar with playing a part in starting a new school.
People with disabilities and their families sometimes feel as if they are on the outside looking in when it comes to inclusion in their community and even their church. A new ministry is trying to change that feeling for Escambia and Santa Rosa residents.
Beyond Sunday Fellowship, a faith-based 501c3 organization, was founded by a group of parents and volunteers who saw a growing need for community amongst Northwest Floridians with disabilities, whether mental or physical.
A new cultural gem has quietly taken root in Navarre. Navarre Classical Ballet, a subsidiary of the 501c3 non-profit Performing Arts Cultural Exchange Foundation, is bringing internationally recognized classical ballet training to the community—while making it accessible to adults of all ages.
“People keep telling us the same thing,” director Sheila Willis Kleiman said. “They’ve been waiting for something like this.”
Every day in Northwest Florida, nonprofit organizations are powering strong communities. Consistent, hands-on service and community donations play a critical role to help ensure families are supported, essential programs remain strong and local nonprofit organizations can continue serving those who depend on them.
As seasons change, do you find yourself suddenly having cold-like symptoms when it may be seasonal allergies? Although colds and allergies may share some similarities, they are different and should be treated that way. How can you tell the difference?
“Allergies and colds can feel very similar, but their causes and treatments are quite different,” said Traci Bourgeois, M.D., primary care physician at Baptist Medical Group. “If symptoms linger or keep coming back at the same time each year, that’s a good sign it may be allergies. A primary care provider can help you pinpoint the cause and find relief sooner.”
Jeff Crigler, CEO of Holley Navarre Water System, told the board of directors the final piece of the easement has been secured from Eglin Air Force Base.
