More than 100 people gathered at Navarre Park Memorial Day morning to remember those who gave their life for freedom. Red, white and blue wreaths were hung by the American and POW/MIA flags that flew at half-mast.

Billy Neal loves the American flag. At age 75, Neal still enjoys working outside on flagpoles and making sure the stars and stripes are swaying in the wind.

The Navarre man started his flagpole business in 2001 when he first moved to Navarre and named it “Flying High, Flying Proud.” He has installed flagpoles all over Navarre, including flagpoles at Navarre Press and Cayo Grande Apartments.

Store manager Brian Bernado stood in the doorway greeting each customer as they waited patiently to check out the newly renovated Winn-Dixie in Navarre.

“Welcome home,” he said, smiling warmly.

In about 12 hours, the doors to the newly remodeled Winn-Dixie will open to customers for the first time in almost seven months. Everything inside is new – brand new. From the shelves to the registers and the frozen food cooler, the store has been redone from top to bottom.

Everyone has been wondering what business will go inside the sound-side building lined with glass windows located across from Winn Dixie in Navarre.

Drive along Navarre Beach Causeway and you’ll notice dozens of new visitors along the side of the road.

Black skimmers, distinctive for their bright orange beaks, are courting and nesting on the sand right next to the busy road.