Boy Scouts of America made a decision Jan. 30 to allow transgender youth to join, a decision fueled by a civil rights complaint a mother in New Jersey filed last year when her 8-year-old-child, who identified as a boy, was kicked out of his unit after parents and leaders discovered the child was transgender.
Arguments to build or not to build within the Navarre Beach Marine Park started last year. Though they were met with significant opposition, developers Vic Deal and Ron Ward continued with plan to build a 134-unit condominium project within the confines of the Navarre Beach Marine Park.
Fee simple title for leaseholders on Navarre Beach is just out of reach pending an agreement on certain issues holding up the bill locally and in Congress.
Rob Williamson’s tumultuous tenure as the County Commission’s representative on the Tourist Development Council is almost over, despite his behind-the-scenes politicking to keep the high-profile job.
Emerald Coast Warrior Run has been approved for a $15,000 Tourism Development Event Marketing Grant to bring a 5k obstacle course run to the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds in April.