Red Snapper season may bag 72 days
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will soon set the dates for the 2016 recreational Red Snapper season in the Gulf Mexico.
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Magnuson-Stevens Act has made sizable impact on health of fisheries
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
The Magnuson-Stevens Act turns 40 in April. It has undergone its share of changes along the way, but four decades later, there is no question it has had a major impact on the management of fisheries in the United States.
Pier pressure relief
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in News.
Pier managers, Scott Rayner and Stephanie Maddox addressed the county commissioners Monday. Management company, Coastal Concessions, (Coastal) is current on the admission fees owed Santa Rosa County and is seeking equitable relief on portions of their pier maintenance contract with Santa Rosa County. County Commissioner Rob Williamson met with Coastal prior to the Monday meeting to talk through the proposed changes in the way the county is doing business with its pier partner, Coastal.
Beach Trash Bash scheduled for Nov. 28
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
The monthly beach clean-up organized by the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Artificial reefs provide teachable moments
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Beach.
If you have ever wondered what kind of fish we have at our artificial reefs off of Navarre Beach, then you need to either dive the reefs or attend a class at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station. Classes are held once a quarter and one was held Saturday.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
The “Run for the Reef” is at 8 a.m. this Saturday. There is a 5K and a 10K route as well as a 1-mile fun run. The T-shirts are worth the price of admission alone. This event benefits the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary – Snorkeling and Diving Reefs. There is also a raffle for SCUBA lessons and artwork by various local artists and photographers. Show up early the day of the race to register on the spot. This is a great event with a fun after party at Lagerheads on the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. Go to: navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com, for more information. Also this Saturday – the Holley Navarre Senior Center is holding a Rummage & Bake Food Sale. The Senior Center is located across from the library which is at 8484 James M. Harvell Road. The Zoo is gearing up for its Boo at the Zoo. You will have two weekends to take your children trick-or-treating with the animals beginning Oct. 17. Check out the new baby hippo while you are there.
Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proudly wrapping up Season 3 of TrophyCatch. Since inception of this innovative citizen-science, conservation rewards program in October 2012, nearly 3,000 trophy largemouth bass heavier than 8 pounds have been caught, documented and released in Florida.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
This week is the official start to Beaches to Woodlands. Organizer Karen Harrell works very hard at this monthlong event. She is talking about this being her last year – but I wish someone would talk her out of it.
Raise a mug at Oktoberfest Saturday
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Beach.
Juana’s Pagodas on Navarre Beach is hosting its third annual Oktoberfest Saturday and could potentially draw its biggest crowd yet because of the other events taking place the same day.
Lagerheads hosts pre-concert jam
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Country on the Sound is fast approaching and a special event at Lagerheads on the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier has been added. “We want to give a teaser before the main event,” said Country on the Sound organizer Cortni Bird.