Michael Bannon

Navarre Press is an independent and innovated news organization in the state of Florida. We are always looking for top talent to join our team. We are on the cutting edge of news gathering, social media, and digital marketing. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Navarre, Florida is a beautiful area to live and we have one of the best public school systems in the State of Florida. Navarre also enjoys a substantial military presence and we enjoy "The Sound of Freedom"​ most evenings while training is taking place at the nearby Eglin ranges. We also enjoy beautiful sunrises, sunsets and the sugar white sands of our beaches. Navarre has the longest pier out onto the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers have frequently catch sailfish and Mahi Mahi (Dolphin) without leaving the comfort of our pier. Our area has been featured in "Kayak Fishing Magazine"​ because of our plentiful fishing grounds. We also have artificial reefs that attract Sea Turtles and is a fun place for snorkeling. Navarre has started their own Sea Turtle Conservation Center and frequently rescues turtles. Facts and Quotes: “If all newspapers looked like this one, there would be no more talk of newspapers dying.” --Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper Judge --Independently owned and operated since May 2000. --Independent judges from other states named Navarre Press the Best Weekly Newspaper in the State of Florida for 2011 and 2012 in one of three circulation categories. --Winner of more than 225 awards during its 16-year existence for reporting, design and effective ad design. --Featured in Florida Trend Magazine, January 2012. --Publisher, Sandi Kemp, has served on the board of the Florida Press Association for 10 years and was Chairman of the Board in 2010-11.