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49 years after opening, Gator’s Seafood still going strong

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Business, Community.

A staple of the East Milton food scene is back for summer.

Gator’s Seafood, which has been serving customers since 1975 at its 4030 Farrington Road location, reopened its doors Friday, June 7. The restaurant operates seasonally, opening each June and closing in late summer.

Bill Farrington, the owner, is carrying on his parents’ legacy. His father, Earl, started the restaurant in March of 1975 on family property. The restaurant is within earshot of where Earl was raised, Farrington said.

New Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officers ready for primetime

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has two new faces, however, they won’t be donning a badge. They are public information officers, responsible for releasing pertinent information concerning the agency to the public.

For the past few years, Jillian Durkin has held the role, helping facilitate press conferences, interviews with the Sheriff, and being a public face of the agency at community events. To replace Durkin, who left the agency in June, the Sheriff’s Office has named Mikiko Tucker as public information officer (PIO) and Kylie Blankenship as assistant PIO.

Sea turtle nests up to four with two in danger of washout

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Beach, News.

May is the official start of sea turtle nesting on Navarre Beach, but June has been three times as busy as May this year. According to Cathy Holmes, founder of Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, four nests have already been found on Navarre Beach. Three of those nests were found in June.

With an average of between seven and 15 nests per season, seeing four halfway into June is a good trend toward a higher-than-average number of nests by October, when the season ends.

Fresh seafood market and catering at Where Y’at

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, On the Menu.

Looking for the freshest seafood on the Gulf Coast? Or maybe your craving some authentic New Orleans cuisine? Make your way on down to Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant, where you can find local seafood sourced straight from our neighborhood and taste delicious food that will bring you back to Bourbon Street.

G&G Pro Design continues to bring style to your space

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, Home & Garden.

Why do you think that wallpaper is coming back in style? The truth is that it never went away. The wallpaper designers only took it to the next level to improve quality, performance, and designs. Painting your walls will always be an option. Wall-covering solution will bring in feel-good colors and distinctive style with unique view to your room.

Recent shark attacks raise safety concerns at Northwest Florida beaches

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Beach, News.

One in 11.5 million. That’s the odds of being attacked by a shark, according to the Florida Museum, a state natural history museum.

While the odds are low, shark attacks still do occur, as Northwest Floridia residents saw Friday, June 7 in the Gulf of Mexico off Walton County. Three people (one woman and two teens) were injured when a shark bit them. It is not known if it was the same shark or if multiple sharks were involved.

Kids Outdoor Zone helps connect boys to faith and nature

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith, News.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 KJV.

For the past couple of years, Woodbine Church’s men have been coming together to help teach boys ages 8 to 18 outdoor skills and Bible lessons. The men and boys are a part of Kids Outdoor Zone, a ministry with chapters in numerous churches and communities around the United States.

Invasive plant, Beach Vitex, found on multiple northwest Florida beaches

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Beach.

On the beaches of the Florida Panhandle, there is a visitor that has overstayed its welcome.

Beach Vitex, a dune plant which likes dry, sandy soils, has been managed and studied in northwest Florida since 2012, when it was found in Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach. Since then, Beach Vitex has been observed along beaches in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Bay and Franklin counties.

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