Jun 23, 2023
Happy Joe’s postpones summer opening to early 2024
Happy Joe’s, the restaurant and arcade known for its pizza and ice cream, has been delayed for months, but the future Navarre restaurant is beginning to pick up steam in the county planning and zoning review process. The restaurant has never had a Florida location before.
Jun 20, 2023
Mariachi’s Mexican Grill to move to new location in Gulf Breeze
Mariachi’s Mexican Grill is expanding – and moving.
There are plans to develop an 8,000 square foot Mariachi’s Mexican Grill at the corner of Tiger Trace Blvd. and Gulf Breeze Parkway. Once built, Mariachi’s Mexican Grill will move into the new location, with plans to lease the current space (2731 Gulf Breeze Parkway).
Jun 12, 2023
Navarre Beach Area Chamber hosts disaster preparedness seminar
Kevin Riley with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management gives a seminar on disaster preparedness planning to members of Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Friday, June 2.
Jun 5, 2023
Shark Bite’s burritos No. 1 in the state
In a state with diverse cultures and food trucks galore, few would suspect Navarre to be home of the best burrito, but according to Yelp, it is.
Shark Bite, a food truck located in front of Navarre Family Watersports, holds the title of best burrito in Florida with a five out of five Yelp rating.
May 30, 2023
Andy D’s Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar cuts ribbon
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce members, friends and employees of Andy D’s Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar cut the ribbon at the grand opening celebration May 24.
May 25, 2023
Circle K offering 40 cents off a gallon for fuel day
Across northwest Florida, Circle K locations will offer 40 cents off per gallon as part of “Fuel Day.” The savings event will run between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25. Fuel Day is also taking place at Circle K locations across the United States.
According to Circle K, customers can receive the deal directly at the pump. Here are a list of participating locations in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties:
May 22, 2023
Publix, retail planned for Bergren Road
Bergren Road will likely see more activity in the next few years as there are plans to construct a shopping complex at its intersection with U.S. Highway 98.
The shopping center will be anchored by a 55,454 square feet grocery store. According to construction plans for the property, the store will be a Publix supermarket.
May 8, 2023
Town Center public hearing expected later this year
The Navarre Town Center project, a commercial development that has been floated around as idea for about 20 years, is currently under the review by Santa Rosa County Development Services.
According to county records, the plans for the project were officially submitted April 21.
May 1, 2023
Oilseed cover crop more than cuts the mustard
Higher yields and federal tax credits could make carinata – Ethiopian mustard – a more popular cover-crop choice for Northwest Florida farmers.
Carinata, a sustainable non-food cover crop grown between primary crops, helps farmers protect and improve soil health and also is used to make low-carbon advanced biofuel for the aviation industry and as a supplement in feedstock.
Apr 24, 2023
New chamber looks to connect military, business communities
Owning and running a business can be difficult, especially juggling the responsibilities that come with being a military affiliated spouse.
One group is trying to help with some of the difficulties of being a business owner by connecting military spouses to resources and the communities they live in.