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High-tech firm receives private investment

Written by Staff Reporters on March 13, 2014. Posted in Business.

Private investors have completed a strategic capital transaction with Navarre-based Kobetron, Inc., a manufacturer of standard and specialized test equipment for the regulated gaming industry. According to a press release, the investors, James Maida and Paul Magno, have acquired substantially all the assets of the company and will continue to operate under the name Kobetron, LLC.

Islanders oppose zoning change

Written by Staff Reporters on March 13, 2014. Posted in Beach.

The Navarre Beach property owner who was seeking an amendment to the county’s land development code to provide for construction of a 240-unit development has requested the item be removed from March 13 zoning board meeting agenda. Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning Director Beckie Cato said March 10 Steve Hering requested the request be delayed until April to provide time for him to meet with members of the Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association (NBLRA).

Raiders’ lifters defeat Pace

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in Sports.

In a close match that came down to the last few lifters, the Raider weightlifting team won their second dual meet of the season, by a 48 – 42 score at Pace Feb. 24.

Lady Raiders shine in tourney but lose two district games

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in Sports.

A week that started out so well for the Lady Raiders ended badly. They traveled to Panama City Feb. 21 without a loss on the season to play in a weekend tournament. The Lady Raiders returned from the tournament, winning three of four games. On Feb. 25, they lost their first district game to Niceville. Two nights later, with several players unable to take the field, the Raiders lost their second district game to Tate.

Raiders lose district opener

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in Sports.

Navarre opened district play Friday night on the road against the Tate Aggies. Things looked promising for the visitors after the first. With one out in the inning Michael Sandle lined a double to left center. Sandle advanced to third and then later scored on wild pitches from the Aggie starter. Jared Gonzalez retired the Tate batters without incident in the bottom of the frame and the Raiders led 1-0 after one.
The second inning was a disaster for the Navarre squad.

Buttercup not home free yet

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in News.

A family from Pensacola is working to change an ordinance that would have forced them to find another home for their pet pot-bellied pig named Buttercup.

Lumberjack Festival draws crowd

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in News.

Families flocked to the 26th Annual Northwest Florida Forestry Conclave Lumberjack Festival held March 1 at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus.

Construction of new artificial reef begins at Perdido Key

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in News.

Construction of a new snorkeling reef began Feb. 27 in Perdido Key. The artificial reef is located near a public access area off Sandy Key Drive. Funded by the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST), construction is expected to be complete within the next few days.

5k to aid mobility

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in News.

The first Run, Walk or Roll Mobility 5k will be held at 8 a.m., March 29 on Navarre Beach and organizer David Raney said the event is being held to help folks locally and worldwide who are need of assistive devices to increase their mobility.

Help available for the hurting

Written by Staff Reporters on March 6, 2014. Posted in Faith.

Experts may disagree on the exact percentage but some estimate as many as 50 percent of marriages in America end in divorce or separation. For area residents going through the painful experience, help is available from an international program called DivorceCare, which is hosted locally by the First Baptist Church of Navarre.