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New WNPS principal continues family legacy of leadership

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.

William “B.J.” Price III is the new principal at West Navarre Primary School (WNPS). However, serving as a leader in the local school district is nothing new to his family. His dad, Bill Price, also rose through the ranks, retiring as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction.

Low voting turnout tells politicians ‘good job’

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

If voter turnout had a voice it would cry “wah, wah, wah” …to be read as a diminuendo, which is the opposite of crescendo. Endless road signs, a steady stream of smiling faces in the mailbox and many energetic handshakes have filled (or cluttered, depending on your viewpoint) our lives in the last several weeks. And for what?

Got flood insurance?

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

A staggering 89 percent of properties damaged during April’s localized flooding were uninsured for a flood. “We live in Florida. You should buy flood insurance,” says Daniel Hahn, plans chief for Santa Rosa County Emergency Management.

Extra bed tax kicks in

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.

It’s been a banner year for tourism, both locally and statewide. An additional one-cent county bed tax, levied for Navarre Beach renourishment, also started in June. That added kick has boosted local tourism revenues, which have gradually recovered following the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

$1 beach lease fees in the works

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

Navarre Beach leaseholders should see annual lease fees reduced to $1 soon. Commissioners plans to discuss the reduction Sept. 8. Additionally, federal legislation aimed to give Santa Rosa Island leaseholders fee simple ownership is gaining momentum.

All about the big yellow bus

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

The big yellow bus. It transports precious cargo. It battles aggravating traffic. It makes wide turns. Back to school season brought the school bus back into our lives and prompted many questions at the same time. Local parents have been concerned of heat and delays. They have also expressed thankfulness for the job the drivers do.

Raiders prepare for Milton Panthers

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Sports.

The Navarre Raiders offensive and defensive squads scrimmaged Aug. 15 for the second consecutive Friday. However, when the Raiders take the field at 7 p.m., Aug. 21 for the Kick-Off Classic, they will see Milton Panther players across the line of scrimmage from them.

Tiger Point pro shop relocating, dining room expanding

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Sports.

In the years before Hurricane Ivan, the Tiger Point Golf Club pro shop was located in a stand-alone building near the edge of the parking lot. After Ivan, the club’s previous owner decided to move the pro shop into the clubhouse. The Gulf Breeze City Council Monday started the process to move it back.

Untested defense key to success

Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.

To say the Raider defense is in a rebuilding year is an understatement. Junior cornerback Michael Sandle is the only full-time starter returning for the Raiders from last season. “Some of the players from our current unit played other positions last year. In some other cases they started a couple of games on defense.” This lack of experience does not stop Sandle or the rest of the defensive unit from being confident.

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