Jan 24, 2019
Airbnb brings $3.5 million to Santa Rosa County
At least 23,500 tourists who stayed in Santa Rosa County in 2018 did not do so through a hotel, campsite or traditional condominium rental service.
Jan 10, 2019
Aldi grocery chain among retailers eyeing Navarre
New retailers, including Aldi grocery stores, could be coming to Navarre and Pace as the Birmingham-based firm NextSite provides market analysis and retailer courting services for Santa Rosa County.
Jan 3, 2019
Gulf Power solar program celebrates 1 year
In September 2017, Gulf Power and its partners flipped the switch on a 330-acre solar field on the retired Holley Outlying Field at Naval Air Station Whiting, ceremonially adding the renewable energy generated there to the power supplied to homes and businesses throughout the Panhandle.
Dec 20, 2018
Five things to know: Holiday spending
Christmas is around the corner, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) is keeping a close look at what consumers have spent and plan to spend this year in their annual 2018 Holiday Spending Survey. Here’s what you should know.
Dec 13, 2018
Bed-tax surge points to strong tourism trend
Shortly after announcing its first $3 million year, the county Tourist Development Office reported Dec. 2 that October’s bed-tax collections blew past the previous October by 51.61 percent.
Dec 13, 2018
NABOR recognizes contributions of members
During the Navarre Area Board of Realtors annual awards luncheon Dec. 5, members took a moment to honor founding member Ira Mae Bruce.
Dec 6, 2018
Ogletree among top 50 economic developers
Santa Rosa County Economic Development Director Shannon Ogletree has been named as one of North America’s Top 50 economic developers for 2018 by Consultant Connect.
Dec 6, 2018
New sports-themed restaurant coming to 98
After nearly a year of being vacant, the former site of County Line Pizza in Mary Esther will be opening as a new restaurant as early as February.
Dec 6, 2018
Bizzy coming to a store near you
As Christmas approaches, one of Santa’s elves has taken a vacation to Navarre Beach and will be stopping in at businesses throughout the community including the Navarre Press.
Nov 29, 2018
Tying the knot brings in billions for small businesses
Billions of dollars flow in the U.S. economy based on two little words: “I do.”