Unemployment low in Santa Rosa County for February, new figures say
Santa Rosa County fell below the state average percentage of unemployment in the month of February in figures released by the state Department of Economic Opportunity.
Local family distillery brings home national awards
Crafting vibrant and expressive spirits is a methodical process. The ingredients and care involved can be determining factors in the quality of the beverage.
StRIVE Grant open for applications
Applications are now being accepted for the first round of StRIVE grants which will provide business owners the opportunity to fund thousands in improvements to their commercial properties.
Aldi grocery planned for corner of Ortega
The Aldi grocery chain is planning to build a store in Navarre, according to documents filed with the county.
Ryan wants chamber to be voice of the community
Ask newly minted Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chanda Ryan what her main goals are, and she will tell you small business is at the heart of it.
Credit score companies under congressional scrutiny
Major credit score tracking companies got an earful from Congress Feb. 26 and may be facing more than that as the House Financial Services Committee weighs potential regulation of the industry.
Navarre Beach ranks among nation’s top 25
Navarre Beach is the 12th best beach in the U.S., according to the millions of users on TripAdvisor. Our local coastline placed 12th out of 25 destinations that made the cut for the 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards Top U.S. Beaches.
Little Caesars teased for Navarre location
Navarre may be getting a “piece of pizza,” as the Little Caesars slogan goes. A new franchise of the rapid-ready, pizza-to-go chain is tentatively slated to open in Navarre.
Economic development alliance growing
Santa Rosa’s Economic Development Office (EDO) has expanded its reach and services thanks to partnerships with two arms of the University of West Florida, bringing new professionals into the mix.
Helen Back property sold, future uncertain
While work crews have appeared outside the closed Helen Back Again restaurant along U.S. Highway 98, Navarre residents are not likely to see a new business opening there anytime soon.














