Sep 19, 2023
Community comes together for Wendy’s grand opening
The new Wendy’s in Navarre cut their Navarre Chamber ribbon and hosted a grand opening celebration Sept. 12.
Sep 11, 2023
Mango Mary’s closes, owner says new concept on horizon
After little over a year of serving drinks and waterfront views, Mango Mary’s Beach Kitchen and Daiquiris has closed. Labor Day weekend was the final served as the bar’s finale.
On Thursday, Aug. 31, Clint Boutwell, the owner of Mango Mary’s, announced the closure of the bar after 14 months.
Sep 8, 2023
Code enforcement cites Andy D’s for flags, vendor
This summer, a restaurant on Navarre Beach has faced multiple code violations for its use of flags on county right of way. Santa Rosa County Code Enforcement has given Andy D’s, owned by Andrew DeMartin, two citations since the beginning of July.
Sep 5, 2023
East Bay Blvd. storage lot to become RV park
A storage lot on East Bay Blvd. (County Road 399) is set to become an RV park, according to Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning. The storage lot, which is operated as DB Storage, is located at 8352 East Bay Blvd.
Aug 29, 2023
Navarre Chamber Young Professionals kickoff at Andy D’s
The Navarre Chamber of Commerce launched Navarre’s first Young Professionals networking group Aug. 22 with their kickoff event hosted by Andy D’s on Navarre Beach.
Aug 28, 2023
Navarre Walmart Supercenter getting a new look
The Walmart Supercenter in Navarre is getting a makeover.
In July, Walmart started remodeling sections of the store. The project is expected to be complete by October.
Aug 25, 2023
City of Gulf Breeze files suit against Skanska barge blunder effects
In September 2020, Hurricane Sally landed near Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Northwest Florida suffered millions of dollars in damage. Along with structural damage in the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Navarre areas, the newly built Pensacola Bay Bridge, also known as the Three-mile Bridge, was partially destroyed by loose barges leading to financial damages to businesses.
Aug 16, 2023
Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie from Southeastern Grocers
German discount grocer Aldi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s Supermarket as part of a larger divestiture of Jacksonville-based parent company Southeastern Grocers to various entities. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Aug 14, 2023
Tiger Point Place development plans pulled
The 5.5-acre empty lot in between Concord Presbyterian Church and Clearhome Self Storage on Gulf Breeze Parkway will remain empty for the time being.
Aug 4, 2023
New hotel planned for Navarre Beach
A 162 room hotel is being planned for the southeast corner of the intersection at Gulf Blvd. and Navarre Beach Causeway.