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Initiative will help purchase laptops for wounded vets

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in Military, News.

International tax attorney, Vietnam veteran and Rosemary Beach resident Cym Lowell was the featured guest speaker at the Mid-Bay Rotary Club’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Bluewater Bay Golf Course Club House. Lowell discussed his initiative, Operation: Next Chapter, and how the proceeds from the sale of his book, Jaspar’s War, are donated to Soldiers’ Angels Project: Valour- IT, to purchase voice-controlled laptop computers for wounded military heroes, who for various reasons, have lost the use of their hands.

Millions of GMO insects could be released in Florida Keys

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in News.

Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.

Keeping your teen safe behind the wheel

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in News.

Texting or talking on a cellphone while driving could put your teen at risk for an accident.

Conference energizes students through God’s teachings

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in Faith.

When the New Year rolls around, most people are armed with resolutions and ready for a fresh start. Many focus on bettering themselves; it’s not often we hear of those who want to better serve God.

Conundrums

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Just a few questions here: Why is it my car beeps at me for all kinds of silly reasons (seat belts, lights left on, open door before I turn the car off – when it’s in park!) but it won’t beep at me when I need it to – like when I forget to release the emergency brake?

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on January 29, 2015. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

How about our soccer teams? Navarre High girls and boys are divisional champions and on the road to state. This is the first time our girls have been named division champs and the second time for our boys. As I write this I’m in a car heading toward Tallahassee where the girls will face Leon. I’ve already made plans to meet them in Melbourne for the state match-up next weekend. The boys are playing Thursday night at home and it would be great if they had a large hometown crowd cheering them on.

Fun Fest Poster Contest offers cash prize

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in Community.

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce seeks artists to design the official poster for the 31st anniversary of the Navarre Fun Fest on Navarre Beach. The winning artist will receive $300 and a complimentary high-visibility artist booth at the event, Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25.

Local entrepreneur shares her talents

Written by Sandi Kemp on January 29, 2015. Posted in Community.

When artist and painting instructor Laurie Taylor moved to Navarre she knew she wanted to have art parties. She even had a name – “Art Uncorked.” As luck would have it, The Vine Wine Bar opened up and the rest is history – in the making.

Navarre Park improvement meetings

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in Community.

Residents are asked to provide input on proposed improvements to Navarre Park, located at 8543 Navarre Parkway at the foot of the Navarre Beach Bridge. Santa Rosa County will apply for a Land and Water Conservation grant to make the improvements and will collect comments from citizens at two public meetings, via email or phone. LWCF is a state competitive grant program which will match county funds for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation.

Gulf Power and military bringing large-scale solar power to area

Written by Staff Reporters on January 29, 2015. Posted in Business.

Gulf Power is partnering with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force to build solar energy farms at three different facilities across Northwest Florida. Last week, the utility submitted the renewable projects to the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) for approval. The projects could be in service as early as December 2016.