World Giraffe Day
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.
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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
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
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
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
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
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
The SMG-managed Pensacola Bay Center’s marketing team recently won an advertising award at the annual SMG Marketing Summit in Long Beach, Calif.
Charities emerge from recession with record donations
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in Business.
Charitable giving in the United States has surpassed pre-recession levels for the first time in seven years, according to a national organization that tracks the generosity of Americans.
Paris-based aircraft support company to locate in Mobile
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in Business.
A French company said Monday it will open a facility on the Alabama coast to support the new Airbus factory in Mobile, a move that area officials said could lead to additional growth in the area.
Count encourages swimmers to heed flag warnings
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Visitors and residents are encouraged to stay out of Gulf waters when red flags are flying. Red flags indicate high surf conditions and a high possibility of rip currents. Even the strongest swimmer can be swept out to sea by a rip current and beach goers are reminded to never underestimate the power of the Gulf of Mexico. On red flag days, knee deep is too deep, according to a release sent by the county last week.
Williamson suspends sea turtle center funds
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Despite District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson’s surprise move to suspend county funds for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, planned construction will continue.