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Fishing Rodeo a perfect fit for Navarre

Written by Staff Reporters on June 6, 2013. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

The rodeo rolled into town last weekend, but this event didn’t attract cowboys, bulls and clowns to Navarre. No, the Navarre Fishing Rodeo brought a perfect blend of local residents, visitors/tourists and anglers out to the Emerald Coast’s lesser-known beach.

Grant to address stalking before it turns violent

Written by Staff Reporters on June 6, 2013. Posted in News.

A grant to combat stalking as a recognized precursor to domestic violence has been awarded to Lakeview Center’s Rape Crisis Trauma Recovery program.

Special election wraps up June 11

Written by Staff Reporters on June 6, 2013. Posted in News.

The general election to select whether Republican Mike Hill or Democrat Jeremy Lau will fill the seat of the late House District 2 Rep. Clay Ford will be held Tuesday, June 11.

Memorial Day weekend hints at ‘comeback’ year for tourism

Written by Staff Reporters on June 6, 2013. Posted in News.

The buzz around town is it’s going to be a busy tourism season, maybe the biggest ever. “The season,” as it’s commonly known, kicked off Memorial Day and will run through Labor Day weekend.

REPEAT! Catholic captures second straight title

Written by Staff Reporters on May 30, 2013. Posted in Sports.

FORT MYERS – James McGhee’s two-run double gave Pensacola Catholic the runs it needed to secure its second-straight Class 4A state championship and a perfect 30-0 season – and likely the unofficial national championship.

Memorial Day: ‘It’s not about the boating or barbecues’

Written by Staff Reporters on May 30, 2013. Posted in Community.

Monday, May 27 was Memorial Day. It was a beautiful, sunny day with comfortable temperatures and a gentle breeze blowing off the water at a ceremony held at Navarre Park. The day meant many things to different people in attendance, but U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Michael “Dane” Acord best put it in perspective.

Sandy Bottoms manager arrested for underage alcohol sale

Written by Staff Reporters on May 30, 2013. Posted in Crime, News.

The manager of a business occupying county-owned property on Navarre Beach was arrested on a misdemeanor charge for selling alcohol to a minor during a late March transaction. The incident took place March 29 in the presence of a Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office detective at Sandy Bottoms, a convenience store located at 8228 Gulf Boulevard and operated by Dorothy Slye, who is also the current manager of the Navarre Beach Pier, another county-owned property.

Sexual predator sentenced to 25 years

Written by Staff Reporters on May 30, 2013. Posted in Crime, News.

A Milton man was put away for two-plus decades following a sexual abuse case involving a five-year-old child.

Navarre Fishing Rodeo set to reel in anglers and lasso fun

Written by Staff Reporters on May 30, 2013. Posted in News.

Navarre has a plethora of fish swimming through its waters, and multiple ways of catching them. So, why shouldn’t Navarre host its own version of a fishing rodeo to showcase our great fishing?

Animal Welfare Club

Written by Staff Reporters on May 23, 2013. Posted in Community.

The Animal Welfare Club of Woodlawn Beach Middle School has been busy this year. So far, the student club has gathered food and supplies to give to local rescues facilities and shelters, as well as organizing a spay and neuter informational campaign and “Pets are Forever” campaign to ensure that pets receive the love and necessities they deserve.