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Marine Science Station getting WeatherSTEM unit

February 11, 2016

Sometimes it really is a small world. In fact, it’s part of the reason why a WeatherSTEM unit will soon be installed at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station.

SpringHill Suites sets December opening

January 28, 2016

Construction of the $30 million SpringHill Suites on Navarre Beach has resumed after overcoming some obstacles, and the 161-room hotel is tentatively scheduled to open in December.

The legacy of “The Turtle Lady”

January 21, 2016

Gigi Naggatz was affectionately known as “The Turtle Lady” on Navarre Beach and she was a leading volunteer and conservationist who worked tirelessly for the sea turtles. She passed away Jan. 5 afte…

Navarre Beach named a ‘Hidden Gem’ getaway

January 7, 2016

TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites, has listed Navarre Beach on a list of 10 Affordable Hidden Gem getaways for the winter season. The TripAdvisor website says of the list, “TripAd…

Condo complex’s contested lease fees top $180,000

January 7, 2016

The lease fees collected by a developer from the owners of 14 Sugar Dunes condominium units since the late 1980s, but never paid to Santa Rosa County as normally required, total more than $180,000.

Hundreds participate in New Year’s Day Plunges

January 7, 2016

The falling temperatures and a forecast of rain showers did not deter the hundreds of participants in the plunges held on Navarre Beach on New Year’s Day. Just the day before, the temperatures were…

2015 Beach Year in Review

December 31, 2015

Beach renourishment top concern A contingency plan for beach renourishment was the top concern listed by Navarre Beach residents in a survey.

Navarre Beach: Tsunami Ready Certified

December 17, 2015

In the unlikely event there is a tsunami, Santa Rosa County Emergency Management has completed a Tsunami Plan and completed a “table-top exercise,” according to Brad Baker, Director of Emergency Mana…

Red tide detected in Northwest and Southwest Florida

December 3, 2015

Blooms of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, were detected last week along Bay and Gulf counties in Northwestern Florida and Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties in Sou…

Tourism leaders spar over Sand Sculpting event

November 26, 2015

Tourism business leaders have rebuffed a move by District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson to sidestep the rules of their Florida Legislature-authorized Development Council in overseeing $55,000 to fund…