Black skimmers are expected to be named a threatened species
It’s that time of year. Migratory ground nesting shorebirds are back – some from as far away as South America. As a result, local speed limits along beach roads have been reduced.
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Mr. Williamson goes to Washington
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
Our freshman county commissioner, Rob Williamson, flew to Washington, D.C., April 13 and returned April 16 with $2,745.11 in receipts.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
National Public Health Week kicked off on April 6 and runs through April 12. Santa Rosa Health Department is promoting its Healthiest Weight and “5-2-1-0 Let’s Go Santa Rosa” campaigns. See their ad for all of the details and all of the services they offer free to keep us healthy in Santa Rosa.
Owners given 6 months to move derelict boats
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
The separate owners of two derelict sailboats in Santa Rosa Sound near Juana’s Pagodas have six months to move the vessels.
Rubio and Miller push for Fee Simple Title
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and Congressman Jeff Miller submitted legislation March 18 which could provide fee simple ownership to certain Santa Rosa Island leaseholders.
11 killed in helicopter crash
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Recovery is still underway in Santa Rosa Sound following a helicopter crash that killed 11 decorated servicemen, including a Silver Medal recipient.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
The largest amount of colleges are celebrating spring break this week and next week. Florida State, University of Central Florida, University of West Florida, Troy University, University of Georgia and University of Southern Mississippi are just some of the colleges out this week.
Lifeguards report to duty March 14
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Lifeguard season on Navarre Beach begins Saturday, March 14. Initially, four lifeguards will be on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Staff will monitor the number of swimmers at the public Gulf-side beach areas, manning the one or two towers with the greatest need. As the number of swimmers increase, lifeguard staffing will increase to 10 or 12 providing coverage seven days a week at all four lifeguard towers. Lifeguard season ends Sunday, Oct. 25.
Dog fights for her life following severe neglect
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When Dr. Natalie Dyson first laid eyes on Ava, she thought the white Labrador was an elderly dog ready to be euthanized.
School Board member to speak at leadership workshop
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Santa Rosa School Board member Carol Boston will be a featured speaker Saturday, Feb. 28, at an interactive leadership workshop for women sponsored by the Institute for Women in Politics of Northwest Florida. The event will take place at 40 South Alcaniz St. in Pensacola in facilities provided by IHMC (Institute for Human and Machine Cognition) and will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.