Gulf Power explores ways to use giant batteries
Imagine a world in which the same batteries that power laptops and electric cars can keep homes lit at night and factories rolling.
Hurricane brings surge of business to Navarre hotels
While the Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach shut its doors Oct. 9 ahead of Hurricane Michael’s landfall to the east, hotels on the mainland saw an influx of visitors.
Airbnb offers no-cost housing following Hurricane Michael
To assist with evacuations and recovery from Hurricane Michael, Airbnb announced Oct. 9 that it would be offering rental properties through the affected area at no cost.
Tourist Development Council critical of north, south inequity
In the past 10 years, three times as many tourist development dollars were spent in Milton than in Navarre for infrastructure improvements. In contrast, the beach alone accounts for more than half of the dollars generated.
State under pressure to cut Business Rent Tax
Florida businesses that rent their spaces are at a disadvantage compared to any other state, according to Florida TaxWatch.
Cinema says farewell, downtown Fort Walton focuses on facelift
When Navarre resident James Coleman purchased the defunct Cinema Plus in Fort Walton, the sky was the limit.
Entrepreneurs must navigate obstacle course to succeed
In a lot of ways, Santa Rosa County is approaching small business the right way. That’s the opinion of Debbie Rogers-Guinn, the owner of Deb’s Coffee in Navarre.
Tourism strong despite brush with Gordon
Hoteliers in Navarre continued to see high numbers of visitors over Labor Day weekend despite an impending tropical storm.
Revitalized chamber redirects its focus
On August 7, 2017, Tamara Fountain stepped into the role of CEO and president for the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
Floridians fall behind on flood insurance
When county Floodplain Manager Karen Thornhill tells residents to buy flood insurance, she is speaking from experience.










