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Despite no longer competing, Muir Wakely still involved in surfing
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
Lisa Muir Wakely spent time in Puerto Rico last month, the place where her love for surfing began.
Amazing Shake snuffs out future business leaders
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
It was an introvert’s worst nightmare.
First responder rescues man after boat capsizes
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
The Navarre Beach Fire Department rescued a man Feb. 12 when his sailboat capsized in Navarre Sound.
Hit and run car accidents on the rise in Florida
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in News.
Florida law enforcement officials say hit and run crashes are increasing at an alarming rate. That’s why they’re launching a new campaign to let drivers know that leaving the scene of an accident can result in tougher penalties.
State champions – again
Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.
For the second time in three years, the Navarre High School girls weightlifting team is a state champion. Two years ago, when the Raiders won their first state title, it was by a one-point margin.
Raiders’ dream of state title gone with the wind
Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.
Navarre High School’s girls soccer team headed to the state tournament riding a wave of momentum.
Pigeon pageant for beautiful birds dispels ‘rats with wings’
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Dogs aren’t the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs or fluttering curly, lacy feathers in their bid to be best bird.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
Jack Wetherell, founder of the Navarre Butterfly House, has passed away. The Butterfly House was first constructed in 1997 with Jack’s dedication and perseverance. Jack and his wife Fonda had previously started a butterfly collection in their backyard. We will write a tribute to Jack in our next issue. If you have some notes you’d like to send to Jack’s family, please email them to editor@navarrepress.com.
Snowbird Social draws largest crowd in history
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Hundreds of snowbirds Feb. 4 descended upon The Club at Hidden Club for the fourth annual Snowbird Appreciation Social and Navarre Business Expo. Organizers said it was the largest crowd in the event’s history.