Lighthouse sends Christmas to private school in need
In a mirror of its founding, Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (LPCA) has “adopted” another school following the devastation of Hurricane Michael, delivering donations this week.
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Wildlife Refuge raising the walls on new location
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Workers poured concrete foundations Dec. 3 for the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s (ECWR) new medical facility and education center located in Holley, bringing the nonprofit a step closer to opening their doors to the public for the first time.
Bed-tax surge points to strong tourism trend
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Shortly after announcing its first $3 million year, the county Tourist Development Office reported Dec. 2 that October’s bed-tax collections blew past the previous October by 51.61 percent.
NABOR recognizes contributions of members
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During the Navarre Area Board of Realtors annual awards luncheon Dec. 5, members took a moment to honor founding member Ira Mae Bruce.
Navarre Beach Fire inching toward county split
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Navarre Beach Fire Rescue (NBFR) could become its own entity, not under Santa Rosa County, as the department leaders are actively exploring becoming a special fire district.
Local attorney serves on Volunteer Florida commission
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Governor Rick Scott announced Friday the reappointment of Navarre-based attorney Kerry Anne Schultz to the Commission on Community Service.
Hayward Named Andrews Research & Education Foundation President
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Ashton Hayward, III, former mayor of Pensacola, will begin serving as president of the Andrews Institute Research & Education Foundation (AREF) effective Jan. 7, 2019. The leadership of AREF selected the former Pensacola mayor to direct the AREF’s efforts to fulfill the mission of being an international leader in bringing new and groundbreaking solutions to sports medicine through research and education.
Flood insurance funding gets 2-week extension
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The National Flood Insurance Program secured a two-week reprieve Dec. 7 as President Donald Trump signed a temporary extension of funding for the program.
Escambia referendum may roadblock beach fee simple title
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Voters in Escambia County may have barred Navarre Beach residents from receiving fee simple title following a referendum in the November election.
Butterfly House 3rd option endorsed; funding uncertain
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Based on Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Panhandle Butterfly House (PBH) is no longer part of Navarre Park’s Phase I makeover, but it is not being relocated to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge either.