Santa Rosa Correctional Institute in East Milton functions as its own community. Behind the prison’s electrified fences, one dormitory has been designated specifically for veterans. Special programs are offered inside the dorm and aimed to help veterans re-enter the outside world.
Two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson, who grew up in Bagdad, brought his family Oct. 4 to Sweet Season Farm north of Milton. They spent three hours having fun and enjoying a corn maze created in Watson’s likeness. The celebrity visit focused a huge spotlight on the county during the first weekend of the 11th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour.
Red plastic cups dot tables at Juana’s Pagodas Saturday afternoon, while plates of sausage and cheese make their way around to thirsty and hungry Oktoberfest event-goers.
The good news in Navarre real estate is that distressed property (foreclosures, short sales) sales have dropped from 16 percent last year to 11 percent of total sales currently, according to local Realtor Patricia Williamson.
Navarre residents and visitors had plenty to do at the beach this weekend as the fifth annual Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival and the Navarre Fishing Rodeo both took place over the weekend of Sept. 26 through Sept. 28.
In the pre-season Kickoff Classic, Milton held the Raiders scoreless and allowed just one first down in the half of play. Since that August 21 contest, the Navarre offense has been unstoppable.