Big Red’s Kayak Fishing Adventures helps patients paddle to safety
The saying “one thing leads to another” is a perfect fit for how things have gone for Navarre resident Craig “Red” Shelton and his wife Patty.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
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How much of our lives do we actually spend reliving the comforting memories of past experiences? Or what about pondering the appeal of reaching future goals or plans? For families of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, learning to live only in the present is the most important- but often the most difficult- concept they must learn to accept.
Helping families rise out of poverty
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Holley-Navarre Primary School has 45 students who are homeless and a student poverty rate that approaches 30 percent. The greater Navarre and Midway area has a population in which 14 percent live below the poverty level. However, a program started last summer is making strides toward reducing those numbers.
Half-cent tax adding up
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
It’s not even a penny per dollar on certain transactions, but funds generated through the half-cent sales tax for schools add up to millions annually for Santa Rosa schools. The funds are being used toward building and remodeling classrooms, science labs, cafeterias and other facilities throughout the county.
DeStefano awarded for looking “outside the box”
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In just a few years, Holley-Navarre Middle School has come full circle in terms of technology. The school has boosted its technology programs, and has even installed a web-based camera system throughout the school.
Festival of Trees continues to grow
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The Santa Rosa Kids House is ready for another record-breaking year with its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. If early ticket sales are any indication, they are well on their way.
Retired couple completes the “Great Loop”
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Retirement means something a little different to Navarre residents Eddy and Linda Johnsen. After they both retired before turning 60 last year, the self-proclaimed adventurers decided to take a trip of a lifetime, traveling 6,700 miles through 21 states and Canada by boat on the “Great Loop.”
NB Marine Science Station welcomes homeschoolers for the weekend
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A new program at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station will soon be allowing students to see what’s under the sea and then stay the night on the beach.
Raider swimmers set school records, advance to Regionals
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Navarre High School sent three swimmers to Regionals based on their individual performances, while the boys’ 200-yard freestyle relay team also qualified for the Regional meet.
Lady Raiders open regular season with two wins
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The Lady Raiders won the season opener in dominating fashion with a 9-1 victory against Catholic High in Pensacola last Tuesday. They followed that up with a 2-1 win over Mosley on Wednesday.