Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2021 Blast from the Past
One Year Ago – 2020
Greg Brown was in the process of packing up his office, retiring with 20 years as the property appraiser for Santa Rosa County behind him.
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Brian Out Loud
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.
Thanksgiving Day brings back a wide range of memories, and some of my favorites are those moments on a sandlot football field right down the street from the house I grew up in.
There would be a point late in the day when the sun would begin to set on a cold Illinois afternoon, and we’d decide it was time to go play some football.
Against the Odds: One family’s vision benefits community
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in News.
Without any fanfare or visible changes other than a new banner with a new name of Brookview at Navarre Sound draped over the former entry sign that once read, The Sound at Navarre Beach, the complex sold earlier this month for $60.5 million. The sale is forecast to add an additional $500,000 to the county coffers annually.
Their goal was to build and bring jobs to Navarre and not just create an investment for themselves.
May gratitude find you this Thanksgiving
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in Opinion, Wise Words.
It’s a privilege this year to write a column that may be read on Thanksgiving Day. For me, columns about being grateful are some of the easiest to write.
I’m very conscious of gratitude in my everyday life, since I have found it can push me above ground on days when I’m tempted to wallow in a hole. No matter how frustrating and painful life can be, it’s also such a gift. I know that sounds cringe-worthy.
Persistence and observation will lead to success with a wildflower plot
Written by Les Harrison on . Posted in More with Les, Opinion.
People who collect items do so for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the purpose is an unlimited curiosity about the subject which is collected. Stamp and coin collectors often fall into this category.
The autumn season in Santa Rosa County brings out another variety of collector which has practical and utilitarian objectives for their collecting activity. Seed collectors are actively acquiring mature seeds for one of two diametrically opposed reasons.
For God’s Sake: Every day is a day for giving thanks
Written by Michael Bannon on . Posted in Opinion.
As a Canadian – or as the Bible refers to me, “the alien in your midst” – I still think of the second Monday in October as Thanksgiving Day. In many U.S. states, that day is Columbus Day, and in others, Indigenous Peoples Day.
Whatever you choose to call that day, one fact remains, I am not getting any turkey.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
A hearty thank you to all of our readers, advertisers and community members and wish you the most blessed Thanksgiving.
I’ve been with many of you for more than 21 years and I think I can speak for all of my staff when I say we are grateful for you.
Holiday Happenings: Complete list of area events to enjoy this season
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Looking for fun things to do with the family this holiday season? Here is a complete list of seasonal events to choose from.
Meet Woodlawn Beach Middle School’s Teacher of the Year
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
Carving out a time in his schedule to talk about being Woodlawn Beach Middle School’s Teacher of the Year is anything but easy for Paul Miller.
Miller is busy outside the classroom, handling a schedule that includes singing in two local choirs as well as a professional choir.
Steve Alford has the best seat in the house
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Community.
First Down Raiders!
Steve Alford’s voice booms through Bennett C. Russell Stadium on a Friday night in the fall as Navarre keeps a scoring drive alive. The crowd cheers, cowbells ring, and both the players and the fans seem to feed off the energy Alford brings with his voice.