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Longest fireworks show on the coast

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

Based on the budget, the July 4 fireworks display on Navarre Beach should have lasted about 12 minutes, but fireworks company representatives had planned to stage the show in such a way that spectators would get at least 20 minutes of “oohs and aahs.” But due to a firing mishap during the show, crews continued to send shells skyward nearly 90 minutes after the show began at 9 p.m.

Busy beach day

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.

Sunshine, hot temperatures and the promise of fireworks brought locals and visitors July 4 to Navarre Beach. By the early afternoon, traffic had slowed on Highway 98, both east and westbound, as motorists waited their turn to cross the Navarre Beach Causeway Bridge.

Volunteer clean the beach after holiday

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.

Volunteers with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) expected the beach might need a good cleaning after July 4, so a special trash bash was scheduled. Organizers were right about Navarre Beach needing some extra attention. During a two-hour period July 5, 36 volunteers were able to collect more than 230 pounds of trash.

Lady Raiders’ soccer seniors looking forward to another great season

Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.

The 2013 Navarre High School girls’ soccer season was special. The team advanced to the regional semifinals before losing by a single goal. Despite the disappointing loss, the team made history. The Raiders won matches over Gulf Breeze and Niceville for the first time ever. One of the main reasons for their success last year was the 11 seniors on the team. Coach Rob Simon had so many seniors on the team, he was able to substitute one senior for another.

Raiders get ready for ‘Midnight Madness’

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Sports.

Navarre High School football players start practice Monday, Aug. 4, but they can’t get back into full gear until the sixth day of practice. So, the coaching staff, Navarre Raider Quarterback Club and Navarre Youth Sports Association (NYSA) are launching the first-ever “Midnight Madness.”

Keep your pet safe July 4th

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

Statistics show that more dogs run away and are lost on July 4 than any other day of the year. In many cases, the loud noise that accompanies fireworks is too much for pets that suffer from noise phobia. They get frantic, run and get separated from their owners.

Gag grouper, Gulf scallop seasons open

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

Two popular seasons for northwest Florida anglers and sportsmen started this past week. Gag grouper opened for recreational harvest in most Gulf of Mexico state waters and all federal waters July 1. The Bay scallop season opened June 28 in a limited area stretching from the Pasco-Hernando county line to the west bank of the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County.

VBS brings God, science together

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.

Slime, snow, air powered rockets, catapults and God … might seem like an odd combination, but all the pieces fit perfectly together at the Basic Elements Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 23 – 26 at Midway Baptist Church. Minister of Discipleship and Evangelism Pete Belmain said about 150 children and adults enjoyed the science inspired, Christ focused VBS.

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