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NOAA: Juvenile admits to killing dolphin

Written by Staff Reporters on December 25, 2014. Posted in Crime, News.

A juvenile has admitted to shooting a bottlenose dolphin with a hunting arrow in Florida state waters, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Law Enforcement.
The dolphin was found dead more than a week after being shot in Orange Beach, Ala.

Reward offered in pregnant dolphin shooting

Written by Staff Reporters on November 27, 2014. Posted in News.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the illegal and cruel acts that led to the death of a protected bottlenose dolphin.

Extra penny bed tax generates more than $200K for beach renourishment during summer

Written by Staff Reporters on November 20, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Last December Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted to levy an additional one-cent bed tax for the purpose of beach restoration funding. That additional assessment started June 1 and generated more than $217,000 by Sept. 30 – the end of the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

Lionfish spotted at Navarre Beach reef

Written by Staff Reporters on October 23, 2014. Posted in News.

A predatory lionfish was recently spotted in the Gulf of Mexico at the Navarre Beach reef. Now the county plans to permit spearfishing at Navarre Beach Marine Park in an effort to eradicate the invasive species – which packs additional punch with its venomous spines.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on October 9, 2014. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

NYSA would like all the parents that have children participating with NYSA – that their Board of Director Election is October 15 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at the Soccer Complex and at their main complex. Anyone who is interested in running for one of the eight spots can email nysa@bellsouth.net.

Sandsculpting festival builds from last year

Written by Staff Reporters on October 2, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Navarre residents and visitors had plenty to do at the beach this weekend as the fifth annual Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival and the Navarre Fishing Rodeo both took place over the weekend of Sept. 26 through Sept. 28.

TDC releases new brochure

Written by Staff Reporters on August 28, 2014. Posted in Beach.

What do you do in Navarre when conditions are not ideal for beach going? A new brochure produced by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council advises visitors of area attractions such as zip-lining, zoo safaris and fishing.

Guided kayak tours coming to Navarre Beach

Written by Staff Reporters on August 7, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Two grants, totaling nearly $45,000, are helping to grow educational programs, as well as expand the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. The grants from Santa Rosa County and International Paper are supporting projects for the NBSTCC and the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary.

A new take on beach safety

Written by Staff Reporters on July 24, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Tourists in many cases drive hundreds of miles to enjoy the beauty of Navarre Beach and its emerald green waters. But what is there for them to do when they arrive and find warning flags flying suggesting they stay out of the water?

Lucky shark

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in News.

A nurse shark that had apparently won a battle with a fisherman became snagged July 8 at the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Gulf-side reef. Thanks to the quick response of two divers and a local swimmer, the shark was freed and able to go on its way.