Memorial Day weekend hints at ‘comeback’ year for tourism
The buzz around town is it’s going to be a busy tourism season, maybe the biggest ever. “The season,” as it’s commonly known, kicked off Memorial Day and will run through Labor Day weekend.
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Inaugural rodeo nets more than just fish
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Hundreds of anglers and fishing enthusiasts gathered in Navarre last weekend for the inaugural Navarre Fishing Rodeo. And while the fish were being reeled in, the community was netting an economic and social impact even beyond what organizers had hoped.
Raiders pull out a last second victory in jamboree
Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.
The Raider defense allowed 404 yards against Escambia in the first game of the Jamboree. However, they came up big with two turnovers that helped to propel the Raiders to an 18 – 14 come-from-behind win over the Bulldogs in the game played at Crestview on May 24.
Local airmen graduate from basic training
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Two Navarre residents recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Jolly finds joy in gratefulness
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Perhaps there has never been a more fitting surname than that of Judith Jolly, whose contagiously-positive attitude is fondly recalled and sorely missed by regular users of the Milton library, where she volunteered for years. Jolly’s hard work and devotion helped revitalize the genealogy section and fueled the writing of the Heritage of Santa Rosa County book series before her relocation to Dade City, Florida several years ago with her husband, Rev. Lawson Jolly. During her time as a member of the Genealogy Society of Santa Rosa, Jolly spent countless hours helping locals research their family history without bragging about her own.
Memorial Day: ‘It’s not about the boating or barbecues’
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Monday, May 27 was Memorial Day. It was a beautiful, sunny day with comfortable temperatures and a gentle breeze blowing off the water at a ceremony held at Navarre Park. The day meant many things to different people in attendance, but U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Michael “Dane” Acord best put it in perspective.
Offense will be the key to Raider boys’ soccer season
Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.
In its first year under coach Ken MacDonald, the Navarre High School boys’ soccer team had one of its best seasons ever. The Raiders beat Tallahassee Chiles 2-1 in their opening regional playoff game. A few days later, it took a last-minute Niceville goal to eliminate the Raiders in the region semifinal game.
Maroon & White Game
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This spring’s Maroon & White Game was different.
Vinnie R’s widow establishes baseball scholarship
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Before a baseball game this spring at Navarre High School, Paulette Rollant gripped the baseball, went through her wind up, and threw a perfect pitch to Raiders’ catcher Matt Marshall. Presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and former big league players who have attempted and failed miserably to throw a ceremonial first pitch would have been impressed. More importantly, Dan Rollant could not have possibly been more proud. Not only for Paulette’s execution of the pitch, but for what she has done to honor him since his death in December 2011.
Baseball boosters present awards at banquet
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The Navarre High School Baseball Booster Club held its annual dinner and awards banquet on Thursday, May 16, in the Parish Center of St. Sylvester Catholic Church. Players, coaches, Diamond Girls, family members and special guests attended the event.