Pregnancy and infant loss are not often discussed in the public arena. Rather, those stories are often confined to doctor offices, funeral services and prayer groups.
Navarre was bustling with activity last weekend – car buffs showed off their rides at the Navarre Beach Car, Truck & Bike Show at the high school, audience members worshipped during Joyfest at Navarre Park, and foodies competed at the chili cook-off at Juana’s Pagoda. And that’s only a sampling of events in our area.
Some not-so-scary events are bound to be a treat on the final weekend of the 11th annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour which wraps up with fun-filled events, including Ghost Walk, Science Spooktacular by the Sea and Zoo Boo.
Navarre likes its chili spicy, extra spicy if possible. That’s what you would’ve discovered if you were among the 75 locals armed with small Styrofoam cups and plastic spoons at the 21st annual Charity Chili Cook-Off hosted at Juana’s Pagoda’s Sunday, Oct. 19.
A proposed amendment to Florida’s Constitution could generate more than $18 billion over the next two decades for the purchase of additional state conservation and recreation lands. However, Amendment 1 opponents say the measure would restrict state budgeting and could harm local economies by removing private property from tax rolls.
One is a retired first-grade teacher. Several others are retired military members and business owners. Then there’s the marine biologist. And the head librarian.
On Nov. 4, voters will decide whether or not to approve a 1-cent sales tax to cover the construction of a new judicial center. But the four-part ballot is causing some confusion, county officials have said.
In the event you have been living under a stone, or living stoned for that matter, you might be unaware that Florida residents will vote on whether to add a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana later this month.
With a tight rental market and the only two area apartment complexes at 100 percent capacity, the new luxury apartments being built east of Joybrook Road in Navarre can’t be completed fast enough to satisfy the marketplace, but an opening in one year will have to suffice.