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Chamber president utilizes Google Glass for non-profit

Written by Staff Reporters on January 16, 2014. Posted in Community.

Google has not yet released their futuristic eyewear Google Glass to the public, but Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce president, Tony Alexander, was able to get his hands on a pair in order to help find missing children across the nation.

Derelict boat owner summoned to appear in court

Written by Staff Reporters on January 16, 2014. Posted in Community.

Despite efforts to get his derelict boat out of the Santa Rosa Sound before his pretrial diversion agreement expired, Jeramiah Shastid was issued a notice by Santa Rosa County to reappear in court Jan. 16.

Board of Realtors takes ownership of community center

Written by Staff Reporters on January 16, 2014. Posted in Business.

The Navarre Area Board of Realtors will take sole possession of the Navarre Community Center, located on Navarre School Road, this year as discussions about building a new community center in Navarre are still underway.

Residents petition grant action

Written by Staff Reporters on January 16, 2014. Posted in News.

Last week Santa Rosa County Commissioners modified a grant contract for the Navarre East sewer project, reducing the project’s funds and scope of service. Officials described it as a necessary step toward eligibility for the next funding cycle. However, some residents of the subdivision, namely those on the west side of Ridge Road who remain without sewer service, petitioned the move.

First responders pay respect to Big Daddy

Written by Staff Reporters on January 16, 2014. Posted in News.

First responders, family and friends paid their respects Monday afternoon to Rodney “Big Daddy” Gajewski, a local Lifeguard paramedic who died because of complications from the H1N1 virus.

Water system members cast vote via proxy form

Written by Staff Reporters on January 16, 2014. Posted in News.

Holley-Navarre Water System elections are approaching, and residents were given the option to turn their vote over to a board director via a proxy form. For those who wish to cast their own vote for possible candidates, voting will be conducted at the HNWS board room Jan. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Zookeeper Megan Heidenreick bottle feeds Gamba, a 2-month-old giraffe at Gulf Breeze Zoo.

Written by Staff Reporters on January 16, 2014. Posted in News.

The baby giraffe born two months ago at Gulf Breeze Zoo finally has a name. After a monthlong naming contest, Gulf Breeze Zoo announced Friday that the winning submission was Gamba, which is African in origin and means “warrior.”

Soccer and weightlifting teams drive to the playoffs

Written by John Richardson on January 9, 2014. Posted in Sports.

With playoffs looming, the girls’ weightlifting and the boys’ and girl’s soccer team have been working hard, while fine tuning the teams.

John and Jan Kriletich

Written by Staff Reporters on January 9, 2014. Posted in Community.

It must’ve been one of my Senior moments:

Florida biologist takes bird houses to Belize

Written by Associated Press on January 9, 2014. Posted in News.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – (AP) Michael Keys and his son, Larkin, will hike deep into the open savanna of pine trees and brush, carrying ladders and chain saws. Keys will climb 30 feet up a pine tree and spend three hours carving a hole in the tree to insert a wooden box.