Navarre Beach lifeguards unsung heroes
September 3, 2015
The busy summer season is set to wind down after the Labor Day weekend for Navarre Beach lifeguards, but they will remain on duty through Nov. 1. Their service to the community and visitors has been…
Fast and furious, boats enjoy the Juana’s stop in 2015 poker run
August 27, 2015
The decks and beaches around Juana’s Pagodas were packed with boaters and spectators at the 2015 Emerald Coast Poker Run Aug. 22. The long cigar boats started arriving early to check in and kept comi…
Sand holes pose real danger for sea turtles
August 20, 2015
The sugar white sands and emerald green waters of Navarre Beach draw visitors and locals alike for fun in the sun or a peaceful sunset stroll.
Bride shares wedding date with Country on the Sound
August 20, 2015
Ranee Roberts was looking forward to her quiet wedding on Navarre Beach next month. The Alabama resident and her fiancé, Chris Phillips, invited around 30 people to the Sept. 26 ceremony.
Clock’s ticking on Navarre Beach renourishment
August 13, 2015
When Santa Rosa County began discussing the next go-round of beach renourishment in January 2013, the estimated price was $12 million to $13 million. All necessary permits have been issued and the pr…
Jellyfish get in the swim with summer tourists
August 6, 2015
Purple flags have been waving along Navarre Beach for a good part of the summer, alerting swimmers to “dangerous marine life” in the Gulf of Mexico.
Reef Rangers help in fight against lionfish
July 30, 2015
Over the last five years, lionfish have become a major problem in the Gulf of Mexico. With the ability to reproduce quickly and no natural predators in the Gulf, the non-native invasive species has h…
Daughter’s legacy continues through interpretive center
July 16, 2015
Growing up on Cape Cod, it was no surprise that Shanna Litterst loved the ocean – as well as its inhabitants.
13-year-old CEO riding the wave of success
July 16, 2015
Sage Offutt is a familiar face on Navarre Beach, driving her golf cart with the blue fin on top, towing paddle boards and kayaks back and forth between renters and her family’s summer home on White S…
Gulf states reach $18.7B settlement with BP
July 9, 2015
BP and five Gulf states announced an $18.7 billion settlement Thursday that resolves years of legal fighting over the environmental and economic damage done by the energy giant’s oil spill in 2010.






