Business Archive

As a principal responder in Florida’s Emergency Support Function for Business & Industry, the Florida SBDC Network deploys Mobile Access Centers (MACs) directly into impacted communities.

From Saturday, Oct. 12, and well into the following week, American Legion Post 382 members and volunteers cleared debris, placed items into rented U-Haul pods and tried putting back together their beloved Legion building after Hurricane Isaias ripped off most of the roof.

“We worked all day Monday, all day Tuesday, got the pods on Wednesday and worked all day Today (Thursday, Oct. 15),” said Loreen Skobel, American Legion Post 382’s post adjutant.

The Gulf Breeze Zoo opened its doors again Oct. 16, a week after Hurricane Isaias rolled through the area.

Hunter Hullett, park director for Gulf Breeze Zoo, said most of the damage to the zoo was to the railing used by people to look at animals and downed trees.

As Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Northwest Florida, it brought dangerous winds and storm surge. After the storm passed, dangers were still present with downed power lines and trees.

Even the lack of electricity in homes presented dangers. Carbon monoxide buildup due to generator misuse led to hospitalizations and the death of at least one person in Escambia County.

Following the Oct. 9 landfall of Hurricane Isaias, SpringHill Suites on Navarre Beach closed for renovations, mostly to repair damage to part of the hotel’s roof and Beach House Social, the restaurant attached to the hotel.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the hotel announced it was back open for business.

Following Hurricane Isaias, the majority of people were left without power throughout Northwest Florida. Navarre was no exception.

To restore electric power, linemen with Florida Power & Light, as well as contractors from across the nation, descended upon Navarre.

With Hurricane Isaias expected to impact the Gulf Coast, Baptist Health Care is closely monitoring conditions and making adjustments to ensure the safety of their patients and team members. As of this morning, the network of healthcare offices and hospitals said several locations will remain open through the storm but some specialty care centers will close. 

A new coffee shop may be coming to Tiger Point.

A franchisee with Ellianos Coffee, a restaurant chain started in 2002, has submitted plans to bring the restaurant to the 3400 block of Gulf Breeze Parkway (Highway 98).

Bagelheads, a local chain restaurant serving breakfast and lunch items, has announced plans to come to Gulf Breeze.

Cutie Patootie Charcuterie and Sweets, a food truck in Midway, has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top 10 food trucks in the U.S.