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.
Apr 18, 2023
David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy
David’s Bridal and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The brand’s nearly 300 physical stores and online platforms will reportedly remain open.
The news comes on the heels of the company’s announcement that they would layoff around 9,000 workers nationwide this year, which is an 80% reduction in David’s Bridal’s workforce.
Apr 17, 2023
Tommy Sno Balls expanding to second location
A Navarre staple will soon be serving snow cones to locals and visitors at a second location.
Tommy’s Sno-Balls is opening a new location near the northern corner of Highway 87 and East Bay Boulevard. The new location will be known as Tommy’s Sno-Balls 2.
Apr 11, 2023
New water well for south Santa Rosa customers now online
On Thursday, April 6, Holley Navarre Water System cut the ribbon for a new drinking water supply well off Pinewood Lane in Harold. It is Well No. 7 for the Fairpoint Regional Utility System, which is comprised of three member utilities, of which HNWS is one.
Apr 6, 2023
Tunes by the Dunes likely ending after spring series
A longtime Navarre Beach concert series is facing an unlikely future.
During the Tourist Development Council’s recent budget workshop, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce did not submit a sponsorship request for the Tunes by the Dunes concert series for the upcoming fiscal year.
Apr 3, 2023
Santa Rosa Medical Center holds Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive
To help address hunger in the community, and to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 2, Santa Rosa Medical Center is donating 464 jars of peanut butter, and one jar of jelly, to Feeding the Gulf Coast.
Mar 23, 2023
Branch Properties announces opening of Wynnehaven Plaza
Branch Properties, the Atlanta-based real estate investment and development firm overseeing several developments in the Navarre area, has announced that Wynnehaven Plaza is now officially open for business.
The plaza is a 57,750 square foot shopping center. It is anchored by a 48,387 square foot Publix supermarket, which held its grand opening March 8. The property is 100% pre-leased as of earlier this year.
Mar 20, 2023
Jimmy B’s Pizza comes under new ownership
Do you remember what you were doing when you were 21?
For Chelsey Freiermuth, she is running her own restaurant. She recently purchased Jimmy B’s Pizza in Tiger Point with her mom, Saffron Young.