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Reef project construction could start this year

Bob Boston of Navarre updated commissioners April 21 on two Navarre Beach reef projects selected for early restoration funding resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  Permitting is complete for one project and should be complete for another next month – construction for both may start this fall.

Logistics big business, big opportunities

About 30 elected officials and business leaders attended a Florida Chamber of Commerce half-day conference in Pensacola April 18 highlighting the importance of trade and logistics to the region and the state. The conference was the third regional rollout for the chamber’s Trade & logistics Study 2.0.

Lady Raiders finish season with 2 wins

Milton 2, Navarre 1

The Raiders traveled to Milton on April 8 and lost a nail biter, 2 – 1.  The Raider offense only managed 3 hits in the game. Hanna Stapleton pitched five strong innings for the Raiders and gave up only one hit and no runs. The Raiders took a one run lead into the sixth inning. Coach Kim Smith brought Taelor Smith in to pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning. Smith hit the first batter she faced and then gave up a game winning home run to the next batter.

Pier enforces no pets rule

Navarre Beach resident Paul Albuquerque takes his dog Olas most everywhere he goes. The Bassett Hound and Australian Shepherd mix often accompanies Albuquerque and his wife at the beach, the park and even when they go out to eat.

Science station event embraces autism

Charlene Mauro, project director of the Marine Science Station, saw a need in the community for an event welcoming families with autism spectral disorders and started Autism OdysSea, first held in 2013. About 150 children and their families, totaling 450 people, attended the second annual event held April 12.

Pier restaurant delays prompt shut down of bar

After a complaint from William Phillips to Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Jim Melvin, the county asked operators of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier to close down a bar opened March 15 until the facility’s restaurant is up and running.

Mobile sea lab provides hands-on learning for kids

The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station hosted the Gulf Coast Marine Specimen Lab April 12. Hundreds of kids and adults delighted in touching starfish, sea urchins and other sea life on display in the traveling exhibit, which aims to teach families about marine animals.

Commission praised for south end meeting

More thas 50 locals attended the first-ever Santa Rosa County Commission meeting held at the Tiger Point Community Center April 10. A majority of attendees were residents from the south end of the county, although several drove from Milton and Pace to speak out on current issues.

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