Rotary Club partners with county to save lives
The Rotary Club of Navarre, inspired by fellow Rotarians in Hawaii, proposed “rescue tubes” at the western walkovers on Navarre Beach in April.
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Discarded monofilament line injures, kills wildlife
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Fishing is an important part of the Florida lifestyle as well as its economy. To ensure that this activity doesn’t lead to problems for birds and other wildlife, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants anglers to know about the potential hazards and sure-fire solutions. FWC biologists warn that monofilament fishing line and fishing hooks can snag and entangle birds, sea turtles and manatees, leading to injury and even death.
Jellyfish get in the swim with summer tourists
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Purple flags have been waving along Navarre Beach for a good part of the summer, alerting swimmers to “dangerous marine life” in the Gulf of Mexico.
Reef Rangers help in fight against lionfish
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Over the last five years, lionfish have become a major problem in the Gulf of Mexico. With the ability to reproduce quickly and no natural predators in the Gulf, the non-native invasive species has had a negative impact on marine ecosystems.
Here’s looking at you June Rosell
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Born in 1927, June Rosell grew up during the Great Depression, hunting and fishing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Wildlife Refuge welcomes new veterinarian
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The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge recently welcomed Jeff Curtiss, DVM, as its new staff veterinarian. Curtiss will provide veterinary care for wildlife at both the Wildlife Refuge on Okaloosa Island and the ECWR Zoo in Crestview.
Record-breaking tourist season on horizon
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With limited to no available summer vacancies, Navarre Beach property managers are exploring ways to extend the traditional tourist season, which unofficially started Memorial Day and ends Labor Day weekend.
Conflict between tourism staff, committees continues
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In spite of an anticipated record season for local tourism, the on-going stress among county tourism staff and the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC) committee members continues.
Flag Day 5K in memory of those killed in Black Hawk crash
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The Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus at Saint Sylvester Catholic Church are hosting their fifth annual Flag Day 5K Run Walk Saturday, June 13, at 7:30 a.m. at the church.
Sea turtle training pays off
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Last week, Navarre Beach Fishing Pier staff attended training through the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) on how to respond when sea turtles get caught on fishing lines.