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Half-cent tax adding up

Written by Staff Reporters on November 14, 2013. 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”

Written by Staff Reporters on November 14, 2013. Posted in Education.

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

Written by Staff Reporters on November 14, 2013. Posted in Community.

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”

Written by Staff Reporters on November 14, 2013. Posted in Community.

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

Written by Staff Reporters on November 14, 2013. Posted in Beach.

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

Written by Staff Reporters on November 7, 2013. Posted in Sports.

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

Written by John Richardson on November 7, 2013. Posted in Sports.

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.

Raiders split a pair of preseason games

Written by John Richardson on November 7, 2013. Posted in Sports.

The Navarre High School boys soccer team had a win and a tie last week as it tied Gulf Breeze 2 – 2 on Oct. 29 and beat Choctaw 2 – 0 two days later in a preseason tourney held at the Twin Oaks Complex in Niceville. Coach Zac Preston was more interested in seeing his team perform under real playing conditions rather than the final score of the games.

Here’s looking at you Jake and Patricia Dunlop

Written by Staff Reporters on November 7, 2013. Posted in Community.

Jake Dunlop, a member of the North Carolina Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, began learning the radio and television directors’ trade in 1949. In 1950, he became TV director for WOITV in Iowa. And at the time of his retirement from television in 1992, Jake was Director of the North Carolina Public Television Network.

Costumed canines take center stage

Written by Staff Reporters on November 7, 2013. Posted in Community, News.

Pet Nation went to the dogs last Saturday as more than 40 costumed canines participated in the Navarre pet store’s annual costume contest. The fur was flying on a windy day, and there were wardrobe malfunctions, but the cuteness factor was as high as Molly the cheerleader’s yelp on a doggone fun day.