Jan 17, 2023
Destin businessman remaking SR 87 corridor in East Milton
It’s all about explosive growth in East Milton.
“This is an investment company buying up this property (along State Road 87 between Fortune and Hickory Hammock roads in East Milton),” Mark Siner, president and owner of Choctaw Engineering in Fort Walton Beach, told the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board at its meeting Jan. 12.
Jan 12, 2023
Alvin’s Island eyes Navarre Beach for possible location
People who live along Gulf Boulevard on Navarre Beach may have a new neighbor in the next few years.
Alvin’s Island, a beach-focused retailer and affiliate of Marco Destin, is making plans to build a location on Navarre Beach off Gulf Boulevard. The approximate location is directly in front of The Navarre Beach Regency Condominiums.
Jan 10, 2023
3 things to know: TDC January meeting
With the first month of 2023 upon us, government and community organizations are planning out the new year.
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC), which is part of the Tourism Development Office, is one of those organizations.
Jan 9, 2023
Buffalo Rock expands into Santa Rosa County
Buffalo Rock, the nation’s largest single family-owned Pepsi and Dr Pepper bottlers, announced its expansion into Santa Rosa County.
The Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office (SREDO) announced today the iconic beverage company has agreed to purchase 47 acres of property at the Northwest Florida Industrial Park at I-10 for a new distribution facility.
Jan 2, 2023
Gas prices could face roller coaster ride
As average gasoline prices have moved back above $3 a gallon in Florida, a tech company that monitors the fuel industry foresees prices above $4 a gallon in 2023.
Dec 19, 2022
Leadership Santa Rosa recognizes 35th graduating class
On Dec. 8, 27 up and coming leaders of Santa Rosa County gathered to celebrate the completion of Leadership Santa Rosa’s 35th year. This was the first new class since 2020.
Leadership Santa Rosa is a 10-month training program designed to prepare participants for leadership roles in the local community.
Dec 14, 2022
Water system preliminary budget increases payroll, user rates
The Holley Navarre Water System has seen its fair share of controversy over the last few months, from the firing of a CEO to accusations hurled at a board member for allegedly stealing water.
Dec 12, 2022
Ogletree: ‘A lot of great things are happening’
Santa Rosa County has experienced a lot of growth in recent years, and that growth should continue, according to the county’s top economic development official.
Dec 6, 2022
Acclaimed dog trainer brings company to Milton
Jeff Minder first discovered he had a passion for dogs when he was at Hurlburt Field, where he was a SERE trainer, teaching airmen to evade enemy canines. SERE is short for survival, evasion, resistance, and escape.