Until Saturday, Navarre resident Andrea Moore had never competed in an Ironman.

In 2016, Santa Rosa County voters approved a five year half penny local option sales tax to tackle capital improvements throughout the county. Under the supervision of a board of citizens and Board of County Commissioner decisions, the first year of projects are underway. Here is an update.

Navarre’s continued growth is a known trend, and the influx of residents means an increased demand for housing. Among the potential developments is a proposed new apartment complex on Whispering Pines Boulevard.

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has withdrawn his support for legislation that would give Navarre Beach residents fee simple title ownership of their property.

Bear wise or trash foolish

Bears were on the minds of the Board of County Commissioners Monday during their regularly scheduled committee meeting.

Locals Cristina and Josh Harty will be in the limelight Sunday as their family of seven debuts on the HGTV show “Beach Hunters” which follows families through the home buying process.

Planning Navarre’s future is underway, and already several stakeholder groups have had an opportunity to weigh in.