Jumping for success: Rachel Leggett wins state title in high jump
Rachel Leggett saved her best performance for last.
The Navarre senior won the 4A state title in the high jump Saturday afternoon at James G. Pressly Stadium in Gainesville.
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Holley By The Sea promotes local businesses
Written by Kaitie Kiger on . Posted in Business.
Holley By The Sea (HBTS) held a Spring Business Expo at their recreation center May 14, where local companies set up tables to tell HBTS members about their businesses.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
There is a lot going on this weekend. There is a Military Appreciation Picnic that is organized by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
See the full page ad on Page 6D. There is a flag dedication at the Holley Navarre Senior Center, and numerous other events including a business fair event for business owners that live in Holley by the Sea.
Reporting on our government
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
Last week, this week and perhaps next week we are featuring a Q&A with Matt Gaetz, our United States representative for the 1st District of Florida.
We have received compliments as well as people spewing their discontent. “You are giving him a platform,” one now former subscriber said. “Why don’t you ask him the hard questions,” another said.
Cailyn Hamstra announced as Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF) announced Cailyn Hamstra at Gulf Breeze High School as the 2022 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception Wednesday afternoon, May 4. She was selected from a field of 35 educators with three or less years of teaching experience who were honored at this event. The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation presented Hamstra with a $500 award.
Gulf Breeze Zoo experiences baby boom
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
The Gulf Breeze Zoo has experienced a baby boom in recent months and is excited to spotlight the recent births of a male orangutan and a female reticulated giraffe at the park.
Satu, whose name means fairy tale, marks the second orangutan birth at the Zoo in less than six months. The baby is doing exceptionally well under the gentle care of his experienced mom. He and Sara can often be viewed from the boardwalk overlooking the orangutan island.
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Moon pulls inspiration from mom’s battle with cancer
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Jadan Moon’s parents walk into the R. Marion Craig Coliseum early Thursday afternoon ready to watch their son compete in the 3A state weightlifting meet.
They are here in Port St. Joe, nearly three hours from home, to see Jadan contend for the state title he has been chasing all season, the one he vowed to win for him his mom, Daphnie, who is battling stomach cancer.
Beach overcrowded: In-season beach events under scrutiny
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) addressed the traffic jams caused by events on Navarre Beach at Monday’s Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioner’s meeting. Julie White, the Tourist Development Director, brought her concern to the commissioners regarding the local events held during peak tourist season.
The proposed Run, Walk and Race Policy would address the domino effect White said the fun runs cause, including multi-hour long traffic delays, closed-off parking lots and local employees having trouble getting to and from work due to the former issues. According to the proposed policy, fun runs would not be allowed on Navarre Beach during the tourist season of March 1 to October 31.
TRIM off some weight at Your CBD Store
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, Healthy Living.
Your CBD Store launched a new line of CBD last October that helps with weight loss called TRIM by SUNMED. This natural approach features THC-V, a compound in hemp known to suppress appetite.
“The biggest seller is that it doesn’t have any stimulants, sugar or caffeine like other weight loss products” Kellar said. “It cuts off the receptor that tells the brain you’re hungry.”