The way of the Elks Lodge in Navarre has historically been to give humbly and richly to the community it serves without being in the spotlight.  So much so that when asked about their programs, they shy away from highlighting their own contributions and focus on the need for the programs they sponsor.  But on Saturday, they opened the doors to the community in hopes of raising funds, saying a special thank you to active and retired military, and recruiting a few new members to volunteer with the lodge.

Renee Bookout says someone phoned her last week to suggest that the City of Gulf Breeze buy the financially strapped Club II tennis and swim facility. But she quickly rejected the idea.