Business Archive

Whether you are driving across the United States or across town, it takes gas to get there.

In the last few months, that has become complicated as gas prices for all types of gas have soared due to inflation.

Navarre residents are always clamoring for new restaurants and places to go around town, this past week, it seems they got their wish.

It was announced that East River Smokehouse would be closing. In its place, a steakhouse is set to open.

In an unusual move, the state Supreme Court on Friday said utility regulators need to revise a decision that approved a controversial Duke Energy Florida solar-energy program, saying the regulators’ decision “leaves the court guessing as to the reasoning.”

Shortages on items have not let up since the beginning of the pandemic.

The newest subject is any manner of paper products—from copy paper to napkins—and the issue is affecting the local area.

The developer for a potential commercial shopping center – Navarre Town Center – says the project is moving right along. The Navarre Press first reported on the possible Navarre Town Center in March.

The center, which is being considered for future development by Robert “Bob” Benaquis, would essentially be a downtown shopping center in Navarre.

Holley By The Sea (HBTS) held a Spring Business Expo at their recreation center May 14, where local companies set up tables to tell HBTS members about their businesses.

The director of the Pensacola International Airport (PNS) presented the progress of the airport at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce.

The Economic Development, Growth and Education (EDGE) meeting took place on May 3, and a number of business representatives from the community were present to learn about the economic success of one particular business

A landmark building in Navarre located at 6863 Navarre Parkway has sold.

Built in 2001, Holley Properties has anchored the corner across from the Holley by the Sea entrance for more than 20 years. Their presence in Navarre began in 1991.

The Pink Pirates of Navarre donated $20,000 to Baptist Health Care’s mammogram fund on April 27, through their 2021 fundraising efforts.

The fund provides mammograms to uninsured women in the communities Baptist serves.

The community of Navarre has been steadily growing over the past decade.

In 2000, there were around 20,000 people in Navarre, according to census numbers. Now there are more than 41,000 people.