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Wildlife refuge clears last hurdle for move to Navarre
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The Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a motion Monday to rezone a roughly 2.2-acre piece of property to allow relocation of the refuge’s rehabilitation center, animal ambassadors and marine rescue unit. The move finalizes an effort that started in December when refuge board members Bill and Carol Anderson chose to donate the property they […]
Eglin: Navarre Pass endangers military mission
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For years, the debate between supporters and opponents of reopening Navarre Pass has focused largely on the potential effects to the environment.
Bring down the hammer
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Eglin Air Force Base -Fishing boats equipped with makeshift machine guns and weapons to resemble ‘pirate boats’ invaded the area by the Midbay Bridge between Niceville and Destin Feb. 6.
Eagle Scout builds exam table to assist turtle center
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Throughout the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC), there is project after project made possible by a volunteer. From the paintings on the walls to the educational displays, much of what is in the center was donated, and many of those projects were completed by local scouts as their Eagle Scout project.
2016 Year in Review
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January Dredging delay sought Navarre area tourism leaders sought and were denied a delay in the project to renourish Navarre Beach beginning in April (Jan 7). Rates, questions rose for Fairpoint Fairpoint Regional Utility System raised their rates and subsequently faced scrutiny over accounting and certain employee expenses (Jan. 7). Black Hawk Memorial funding slowed […]
Wildlife refuge eyes Holley for relocation
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The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is looking for a new home, and they have set their sights on a 2-acre piece of property in Holley that has been offered up as a donation.
Rehabilitated pelicans form new forever flock
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As the sun set over a silent stretch of East Bay in Holley, three juvenile pelicans took flight toward freedom for the first time in months Wednesday, Nov. 16, during a hard release by the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge.
Rehabilitated pelicans form new forever flock
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As the sun set over a silent stretch of East Bay in Holley, three juvenile pelicans took flight toward freedom for the first time in months Wednesday, Nov. 16, during a hard release by the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
This weekend is the official beginning of Beaches to Woodlands, a monthlong schedule of fun things to do in Santa Rosa County. Saturday begins Fish Navarre Weekend with free admission to the pier Saturday and Sunday. And, you can purchase your annual walking or fishing pass for 10 percent off. If you already have an annual pass, you can purchase at the discount and the county will send you a new pass with your new extended expiration date. I for one, didn’t know you could buy an annual walking pass. I walked it this week to see how many steps I could get out of one lap up and back and I got more than 1200 steps. I found others on the pier that were walking for exercise on the pier as well.