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Editorial: Concerned about our county

Written by Staff Reporters on August 4, 2021. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Over the 21-plus years Navarre Press has been covering Santa Rosa County, there have been many challenging times. We have reported on damaging hurricanes, a recession and legal battles that have divided elected officials and residents.

But it seemed we were on a good path heading into 2021. The Board of County Commissioners had a mix of experience and new perspectives, the staff had a strong leader in County Administrator Dan Schebler and county growth was encouraging.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on July 21, 2021. Posted in Opinion.

A lot can happen in a week as this last week proves. While Navarre Press, including most of its editorial staff was in Sarasota for the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, four new Holley by the Sea board members were selected.

Since you asked: Are there snakes in the sand dunes?

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on July 21, 2021. Posted in News.

Here’s your answer: After Navarre Press posted a “Since you asked” about the dunes being off limits for foot traffic, Becky Cunningham posted in the Facebook comments that there were rattlesnakes in the dunes. We followed up with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, whose spokesperson, Bekah Nelson, said that rattlesnakes can in fact make their homes in local sand dunes.

Truth needs to be everyone’s currency

Written by Staff Reporters on June 30, 2021. Posted in Opinion.

There’s a difference between passion and speaking mistruths, as Navarre Press reminds readers in this week’s edition.

At the June 22 Santa Rosa Board of County Commission meeting, District 3 Commissioner James Calkins announced that Santa Rosa County was the only one in the state that had not yet instituted the Guardian Program.

Community reporter caught in rip current

Written by Staff Reporters on June 3, 2021. Posted in Beach.

On May 23, Navarre Press Community Reporter Kaitie Meyer went surfing at Navarre Beach with a friend.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on May 26, 2021. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

As I’m writing this on Tuesday, it is Navarre Press’s 21st anniversary May 25, 2021.

It is difficult to believe it has been that long, especially since our community is working on some of the same issues we were facing 20 years ago.

Governor takes step to get much-needed employees back to work

Written by Staff Reporters on May 26, 2021. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

A Navarre Press reader was shopping at a dollar store recently. Her purchase was put in a bag along with a flier letting her know the store is hiring.

Everyone is hiring these days, it seems.

Photo of the Day

Written by Staff Reporters on May 20, 2021. Posted in Photos.

Do you ever just bring your guitar to Navarre Beach and jam? If so, send us pictures!
Today’s Photo of the Day was taken by former Navarre Press employee Dani Stone of her husband Cody playing guitar during their recent Navarre Beach vacation.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on May 5, 2021. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

This week’s Navarre Press is a mix, as always, of “good” news and “bad” news.

I often hear that the media doesn’t follow good news as avidly as we follow bad news.

Photo of the Day

Written by Kaitie Kiger on April 6, 2021. Posted in Photos.

Spring is here and that means blooming plants of many kinds. These are called pitcher plants and they are still blooming in some local wetlands areas.
Today’s Photo of the Day was taken by Nick Phoenix at Coldwater Gardens.

For a fun feature on pitcher plants, make sure to check out the Community section of Navarre Press this Thursday.