A man was found guilty Feb. 27 of 10 counts of sexual battery upon a child and two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation for the sexual abuse of his three stepchildren while the family lived in Pace.
About 30 people attended a meeting of The Citizens to Incorporate Navarre Political Action Committee Feb. 26 and many were ready to roll up their sleeves and get involved by leading or participating in committees. “We can’t do this alone,” said PAC member Laurie Gallup. “That’s why we’re asking each of you to consider participating in one of our committees.”
Locals take the beautiful white sand beaches along the Gulf Coast for granted, but its beauty was not lost on a leading travel magazine. Navarre Beach was one of five beaches listed as “Florida’s Top White Sand Beaches” in the February 2014 issue of Conde’ Nast Traveler.
Many palm trees in the area are now sporting brown leaves as a result of colder than normal temperatures this winter. Local experts agree the brown leaves don’t look the best but recommend leaving them on the trees rather than trimming them.
The Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA in Navarre will receive $10,000 as part of its partnership with the National Inclusion Project, which will allow children with disabilities to feel more included and comfortable during after school programs.
In celebration of Mardi Gras, the new Navarre Fishing Pier management team served beer and wine and hosted live entertainment on the deck Feb. 22. The group plans to reopen the pier bar March 14 after facing weather-related and other unexpected delays, including demolition of the previous bar by the former pier operator.
A local resident and chamber of commerce enthusiast – Kristen Loera – will begin leading the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce tomorrow. The chamber’s board of directors announced Loera’s selection Feb. 20. Loera replaces Josie Cotti, who announced her resignation from the chamber in January.
You don’t have to drive very far before you see “now hiring” on business reader boards around the Navarre area. Owners and managers know it won’t be long before spring breakers head south to the beaches and into their restaurants and stores.