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The Vine welcomes new chef

Written by Staff Reporters on February 24, 2023. Posted in Advertorial, On the Menu.

The Vine Wine Bar, Bistro and Shoppe has welcomed a new chef to the family – Carlos Alfonzo. He brings with him new recipes he’s excited to share with Navarre.

Carlos Alfonzo found his culinary passion at a young age growing up in Caracas, Venezuela, by helping his grandmother in the kitchen. Moving to the United States at the age of 11, he spent most of his teenage years in Miami until he joined the U.S. Navy in 2003.

Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 24, 2023. Posted in News.

Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach Thursday, Feb. 23, for the announcement of House Bill 1031, which seeks to address custody exchanges in Florida. State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman is the sponsor of the bill in the House, state Sen. Lauren Book, a Democrat, is the co-sponsor in the Senate.

In March 2022, Carli, a Navarre mother, went to do a custody exchange with her ex-boyfriend in a dimly lit parking lot near Juana’s boat ramp and disappeared. After a week of searching and investigating, law enforcement found her body in a barn in Springville, Alabama.

SRC honors Leonardo employees for response to aircraft crash

Written by Ken Garner on February 24, 2023. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Commission on Thursday proclaimed its appreciation for 11 Leonardo Helicopters and Leonardo DRS employees who pulled a pilot from a crashed private plane at Peter Prince Airport on Monday, Feb. 6.

Navarre Montessori Academy meets children where they are at

Written by Staff Reporters on February 23, 2023. Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.

Choosing an early education program is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. Make the choice that is right for your child, and your family.

If you believe that education should be hands-on, encourage independence, and teach children to love learning, Navarre Montessori Academy (NMA) is for you.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on February 23, 2023. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

One of the things in life that is certain is change. Time brings about healing, distance from what it was we were fired up about and a willingness to look to a better future.

Not all change is good – and change for the sake of change is not good. But last week, Navarre got to experience change for the better. Two chambers – once a source of dividing our community – have come together as one. It was something that required the right people and the right time.

Chambers Unite

Written by Staff Reporters on February 23, 2023. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

It was a great day for Navarre businesses on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce awards and installation breakfast.

After a year of hard work behind the scenes, the two chambers became one again.

Benaquis has grown into leader during lacrosse career at Navarre

Written by Brian Lester on February 23, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

Courtney Benaquis has been with the Navarre girls lacrosse program since its inaugural season.

A friend asked if she wanted to be a part of it their freshman year in 2020.

Tony Carter: ‘Greatness is the goal’

Written by Brian Lester on February 23, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Tony Carter made his way down the outside walkway of Navarre High school on a Wednesday afternoon in late February.

Only this time, instead of meeting with a reporter to talk football or even what’s ahead with track season, the long-time Raider assistant is here to talk about the new opportunity in front of him.

New HNFD firetruck provides wider fire response capabilities

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 22, 2023. Posted in News.

Holley Navarre Fire District is home to a new 70,000-pound ladder truck. The new vehicle arrived in late January.

With the new 60-foot-long truck, HNFD hopes to be able to respond to a wider range of emergencies with all the necessary tools. According to Fire Chief Kevin Lewis, the truck carries 425 gallons of water and will carry roughly 1,400 feet of fire hose.

Governor announcements make planning difficult

Written by Dusty Ricketts on February 21, 2023. Posted in Opinion.

There’s something that has bothered me about the way Gov. Ron DeSantis does business since he took office in early 2019 and it has nothing to do with his politics.

I’ve been covering the news in Northwest Florida for close to 20 years now at different publications.