Florida’s teachers union appeals ruling in voucher lawsuit
Florida’s main teachers union said Monday it will not drop its legal fight against the state’s largest private school voucher program despite a judge throwing out the group’s lawsuit.
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Overall, assessment scores remain steady
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
Santa Rosa County students had a decent showing in the Florida End-of-Course Assessments this year.
Number of rescues highlights need for more lifeguards
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
I just wanted to give a shout out to the Navarre Beach lifeguards. This past weekend, they had more than 50 rescues between Friday and Monday. Less than half of those rescues took place on the county park side (east of the Navarre Beach Pier), while most rescues took place west of the Pier.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
Jersey Mike’s opens next week in the shopping plaza on the south side of Highway 98 across from Publix. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and we will let you know the big day. I did a little research and found out there is one in Destin and two in Pensacola. The next closest shop is either in Birmingham or Tallahassee. Jersey Mike’s franchise has more than doubled in size in three years. Last year, 155 new locations opened. Beginning with the first location in 1956, the sub franchise has more than 1,300 locations open and/or under development nationwide.
World Giraffe Day
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
This June, the Gulf Breeze Zoo along with zoos, schools and conservation organizations all over the world, will celebrate the second annual World Giraffe Day June 21.
Conservation center continues construction despite suspended funding
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
In light of recent media surrounding the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC), the board of directors wants to publish a statement to help update our donors and supporters on recent events.
FWC commissioners set to cast final vote on bear hunting
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Community.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in Sarasota Tuesday through Thursday of next week for a final vote on creating a limited season for bear hunting.
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.
Jayer Williamson takes helm of regional transportation board
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Santa Rosa County District 1 Commissioner Jayer Williamson June 10 was named chairman of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO).
Pensacola Bay Center wins trade ad award
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The SMG-managed Pensacola Bay Center’s marketing team recently won an advertising award at the annual SMG Marketing Summit in Long Beach, Calif.