Local pastor now serving as West Florida ‘Catalyst’ for Florida Baptists
A longtime pastor along the Emerald Coast is getting a new role with the Florida Baptist Convention.
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Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
I was at the water department today, November 4, attempting to straighten out where a water bill is being mailed, and a very slender gentleman came in wanting to put $8 down on his $20 water bill so his water wouldn’t be turned off. He’s been employed in the flooring business for more than 20 years and he said that this year has been the slowest. He thinks it is because people are waiting for the outcome of the election. He, like a lot of other people, think if Trump is not elected, the economy is going to get worse, much worse. By the time you read this, hopefully, there is a clear winner.
Holley Hill Pottery artist’s work featured in State Capitol exhibit
Written by Tyler Wind on . Posted in News.
Since Oct. 4, 1995, the State of Florida and Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture have been linked through a sister-state relationship. This agreement, meant to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two states through trade, economic development, and sharing each other’s arts and culture, has led to a cross-pollination of cultures in the world of pottery.
Local Election Results: School Board, State Senate, more
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
Over 111,500 voters came out to cast ballots in Santa Rosa County this election. With a voter turnout of 77.97%, Santa Rosa residents made their voices heard on several issues and in a litany of races across the region and state.
Pensacola Bay Mini-Golf Melee brings community leaders, scouts together
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
While it wasn’t the Masters at Augusta, Georgia, there plenty of excitement in the air for the first ever Pensacola Bay Mini-Golf Melee. The mini-golf event, put on by the Gulf Coast Council of Scouting America’s Pensacola Bay District, brought together a variety of local organizations and leaders from Escambia and Santa Rosa County for friendly competition and to raise funds for local Scouting activities.
Community of Christ’s Haunted Trail back again this year
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Faith.
With October just around the corner, Community of Christ Church in Navarre is gearing up for another year of thrills and chills. Last year, the church organized a haunted house (or rather, trail) attraction called “Fear Forest,” which was held in mid-October. It marked the first time since before COVID-19 that the event had been […]
NYSA building dealing with flooding
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
The Navarre Youth Sports Association is looking for help after heavy rains flooded their main building, gym, and other complexes. The rains came over the weekend of Sept. 14 and by Monday, Sept. 16 the NYSA had serious enough flooding issues that Santa Rosa County’s Facilities Management Department were coming by to assess damage.
St. Sylvester’s hosts ceremony honoring first responders ahead of 9/11
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith.
It’s been 23 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, which took the lives of thousands of Americans. While memories often fade, St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church is committed to helping the community remember.
Vietnamese restaurant, Pho 99, experiences structure fire
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Business, News.
If weekend storms weren’t bad enough, one Navarre restaurant is having to deal with the aftermath of a fire. Pho 99, a Vietnamese restaurant located at 8147 Navarre Parkway, suffered a commercial structure fire at around 7:44 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16. Holley Navarre Fire District, as well as Midway Fire District and Navarre Beach Fire […]
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
You should probably get your calendars out and mark down the following local activities.
Labor Day is Monday – Sept. 2 and since most of you won’t be “laboring” you might want to consider going to Juana’s for the Navarre Krewe of Jesters Annual Labor Day Rubber Duck Derby and Mullet Toss will be held Monday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Juana’s Pagodas (1451 Navarre Beach Causeway) on Navarre Beach. This event is fun for the whole family and is a fundraiser for the Krewe’s scholarship fund and Mardi Gras parade.