Jun 19, 2014
Storms benefit, hurt businesses
One business that suffered extensive damage from flooding in late April reopened its doors last week, while other businesses that were hit by strong winds in late March continued to struggle with roof leaks and water damage.
Jun 19, 2014
Airport traffic up, director resigns
Just one day after the Pensacola International Airport reported an increase in passenger traffic for May, Airport Director Greg Donavon announced his resignation.
Jun 12, 2014
Father’s Day spending to reach 12.5 billion
If you’re like most Americans, you might expect to spend around $113.80 on dad for Father’s Day June 14. That’s according to the National Retail Federation’s 2014 Father’s Day spending survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics. Spending is expected to be down slightly from last year, totaling $12.5 billion.
Jun 12, 2014
The wait is over, Taco Bell reopens
Navarre’s Taco Bell was severely damaged by fire July xx, 2013, so local residents had to wait nearly a year to once enjoy the fast-food restaurant’s menu offerings. The new restaurant opened June 4 at 10 a.m., and it didn’t take long for local residents to find their way inside.
Jun 12, 2014
AppRiver expands to Atlanta
One of Gulf Breeze’s leading employers, AppRiver, announced June 4 that it opened a branch location in Atlanta, Georgia, in order to tap into the area’s rich pool of talented software developers and other information technology professionals.
Jun 5, 2014
Tiger Point Golf Club doing well
Gulf Breeze Parks and Recreation Director Ron Pulley had good news to share with city council members May 28 during a workshop to review proposed renovations to the Tiger Point Clubhouse and Pro Shop.
Jun 5, 2014
Businesses ready for tax-free shopping
Gov. Rick Scott in May signed legislation that created three sales tax holidays, and the first one coincided with the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and was designed to encourage residents to make purchase now to be prepared.
Jun 5, 2014
Keeping residents informed during hurricane season
Now that the Atlantic hurricane season is here, Gulf Power is encouraging residents to start preparing. Additionally, the company wants its customers to be aware of all the ways they can stay connected with the utlity before, during and after the storm.
May 29, 2014
Local housing trends continue
A report released May 22 by Florida Realtors showed an increase in the number of single family homes sold locally in April when compared to last year but a decline in sales in the condo and townhouse market. April marks the second consecutive month with the same sales trend.
May 29, 2014
Navarre recycler arrested for not sharing customer data
The Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office pursued a felony arrest warrant for a Navarre businessman, who allegedly refused to comply with a state law requiring scrap metal recyclers to electronically submit customer information to law enforcement. Randy Mayne, owner of AWCA Auto Salvage & Recycling, turned himself in May 19 and was issued a $5,000 bond.