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Commissioners revisit pier decision, will now take vote

Written by Staff Reporters on September 12, 2013. Posted in News.

Dorothy Slye described herself as happy following the September 9 Santa Rosa County Commission meeting at which three commissioners decided her company deserves another chance to manage the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier despite that fact that negotiations are currently underway with the top-ranked bidder.

Volleyball team splits first two matches of the season

Written by John Richardson on September 5, 2013. Posted in Sports.

The Lady Raiders volleyball team was able to apply recent lessons in a three-set victory over Escambia last Thursday, 25-10, 25-20 and 25-10, in an away contest.

Here’s Looking at You Brad Dillion

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in Community.

The mischievous grin with which Brad Dillion greeted me, I discovered, was a permanent part of his features. Even when revisiting times of strife, he meets the situation with an air of serious wittiness.

Business rescuing Doberman’s across the Gulf

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

Doberman Pinscher owners often fall madly in love with the breed, known for their superior intelligence, loyalty, obedience and energetic nature. However, problems sometimes arise because Dobermans are a protective, demanding breed which seeks companionship and needs leadership, and the lack thereof can cause behavioral issues which can be hard to correct. Subsequently, Dobermans are sometimes surrendered to shelters.

Florida is 12th least obese state; Santa Rosa higher than state average

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

Florida is now the twelfth least obese state in the nation, according to a report released last week from Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on September 5, 2013. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Get ready for Navarre’s only 10K! The 2013 American Cancer Society Man Up 5K/10K is at 4:30 p.m. on September 14 on Navarre Beach. Runners are encouraged to dress in the lightest blue and/or wear the funniest beard! There is an after party at Juana’s. You can register now at active.com. See their ad in this week’s issue for more details.

Relaxation amid the wildlife

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in Community.

Every Wednesday evening once visitors leave the Gulf Breeze Zoo, the tables are turned and the animals get a chance to do the people-watching for a change.

Apaches imprisoned at Fort Pickens longed to reunite with families

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in Beach, News.

It is widely known that famed Apache warrior Geronimo was imprisoned with other male members of his tribe at Fort Pickens. Many people, however, are unaware that opportunistic residents of Pensacola successfully petitioned to keep the group, which was originally headed to St. Augustine, at Fort Pickens. That change forced the Apache men into a painful separation from their families, who were transported as planned to Fort Marion, where they were held with hundreds of other Apaches as prisoners of war.

Furman: Reduced budget forces county to become ‘reactionary’ to flooding

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

As the wettest summer in recent history draws to a close, some Navarre residents are still feeling the repercussions the heavy rain has caused and are looking to Santa Rosa County for help.

Reefs attracting out-of-state divers

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

Word is spreading throughout the diving community about the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary’s artificial reefs. Over Labor Day weekend, divers from Alabama and Mississippi drove to Navarre to venture out to the Gulf reef, located about 75 yards offshore at the eastern end of Navarre Beach Park.