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Community members honor legacy of ‘first lady of Navarre’

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on June 9, 2023. Posted in Community, News.

It was a packed house at the Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) office Thursday, June 8, as community members and county officials, past and present, gathered to honor the life and legacy of Ira Mae (Wells-Hewatt) Bruce.

Commonly referred to as “the first lady of Navarre,” Ira Mae played a prominent role in the progress and development of Navarre’s early years, its business community and the quality of life of the residents.

Soccer and smiles at Navarre Raider camp

Written by Brian Lester on June 8, 2023. Posted in Sports.

The smiles.

That’s the thing Navarre girls soccer coach loves seeing the most each year at the youth camp the program puts on for young athletes.

Navarre camp builds excitement, passion for game of basketball

Written by Brian Lester on June 1, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Abby Fogg holds the mic and is giving instructions to the young athletes who have turned out for the latest edition of the Navarre Raider basketball camp.

She’s engaged with the athletes, keeping them active for the full three hours each day of this camp in early June.

Preserve Navarre willing to wait for incorporation

Written by Ken Garner on May 31, 2023. Posted in News.

Preserve Navarre is working diligently to distribute brochures to area residents “before it gets too hot,” according to Wes Siler, president of the two-year-old nonprofit organization, but it isn’t rushing efforts to incorporate the City of Navarre Beach.

Memorial Day at Navarre Park

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 30, 2023. Posted in Community, Military, News.

Navarre residents gathered at Navarre Park Monday, May 29, for the community’s annual Memorial Day service. Politicians, Boy Scouts, veterans groups, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Navarre High NJROTC were just a few of those who came to the park to honor those who paid that ‘last full measure of devotion,’ as Abraham Lincoln once said.

Wright Fit! Former Navarre star Dante Wright makes smooth transition to Temple

Written by Brian Lester on May 30, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Dante Wright has a new home as a college football player.

But forget that he will play out East this fall at Temple instead of out West where he’s been the last few years as a wide receiver for Colorado State.

County preparing bid request for Navarre Beach Bridge study

Written by Ken Garner on May 26, 2023. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County staff are preparing bid documents for a Navarre Beach Bridge project development and environmental study, Commissioner Ray Eddington said last week. He hopes the item is ready for commission consideration in June.

Madril forges partnership with Navarre United

Written by Brian Lester on May 22, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Emily Madril spent a little time two summers ago working with players from Navarre United at a camp. She was still at Florida State at the time.

Now the Navarre alum is in her first year as a pro with the Orlando Pride and is taking that connection with the local soccer club to another level.

Navarre teams going to international SeaPerch competition

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 8, 2023. Posted in Education.

According to the United States Geological Survey, about 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. Here in the Navarre area, we are no strangers to water ourselves.

At Navarre High School and Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, students have been making machines, known as remotely operated vehicles (ROV), that operate underwater and can perform tasks, from collecting samples to providing a glimpse at life under the water.

Navarre alum Michael Sandle finding his stride at Triple-A level

Written by Brian Lester on May 5, 2023. Posted in Sports.

With one swing of the bat Michael Sandle absolutely crushes the pitch fired at him. He sends the ball screaming over the wall in left and then rounds the bases at Greater Nevada Field in Reno as if it was no big deal.

Sandle has hit home runs before in his career. In high school. In college. Even in the pros. But this one is different for the Navarre alum.