Business Archive

Parents, students, staff and members of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Nov. 12 to cut the ribbon on Across the Board Therapy Group, 7552 Navarre Pkwy., Suite 32.

The group offers a completely integrated approach to speech, occupational and physical therapies, as well as dietician services. The ribbon was cut to celebrate the organization’s recently completed expansion.

Renovation work has been started on the east side of the old Helen Back Restaurant to prepare it to become the home of Dan B’s, a St. Louis-based restaurant chain.

A new food court should be opening along U.S. Highway 98 in Midway early in 2022.

In the Victorian era, grieving family members sometimes saved a lock of a loved one’s hair and wore it in a locket around their necks. Later, as photography became commonplace, some took and saved photos with their deceased family members. Now, a funeral and cremation service in Mary Esther is offering families a chance to capture some of their loved one’s DNA.

A Pedros Tacos & Tequila Bar may open in Gulf Breeze as early as December. Manager Andres Barajas was at the restaurant Wednesday while contractors worked to install a sprinkler system.

Members of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce traveled to Gulf Shores to help Stephen Matthews, a 2006 graduate of Navarre High School and a 2009 graduate of University of Florida.

Drivers who go accident and injury-free, provide excellent customer service, have no un-excused accidents and no equipment abuse for three years are awarded with a check for $10,000.

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore recently received a large lumber and hardware donation totaling over $126,000 worth of supplies from locally owned Meredith and Son’s Lumber.

When Mike Robertson opened Mike’s Garden in 1989, the speed limit on U.S. Highway 98 in front of his business was 65 miles per hour and he was one of the only businesses along that stretch.

Applications opened up late last week for Indigo Townhomes, a new complex at 5984 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze. Construction continues but some units will be ready Nov. 8.