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There will not be a non-binding referendum on the November ballot regarding the incorporation of Navarre.

July 18 was tourism day for Leadership Santa Rosa’s 37th class. That meant fun in the sun and an opportunity to learn more about Navarre’s contributions to the tourist economy in Santa Rosa County.

Fifty-five years ago this week, mankind achieved something it had long dreamed: a lunar landing.

From July 16 to 24, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins ventured where no human being had gone before, the moon’s surface. Armstrong was the first to step out onto the moon’s surface. During his moonwalk, Armstrong said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Navarre incorporation will again be discussed at a Santa Rosa County Board of Commission meeting as pro-incorporation supporters continue to push for a non-binding referendum on November’s ballot. An agenda item request detailing the non-binding referendum is listed under commissioner items on Monday’s agenda. The item is listed under Commissioner Ray Eddington, whose district includes […]

Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream is looking to open in September, according to the restaurant’s owner.

Jen Harding, and her husband, Jeff, have been working to develop the restaurant in Navarre for the past few years. The 5,400 square foot restaurant, which will be located on two acres along Highway 87 S north of the High School Blvd. intersection, broke ground on Jan. 5.

The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center took its show on the road this July for SharkCon 2024, held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

The Florida State Parks Foundation, Cannondale Bicycle Corporation and REI Co-op’s Winter Park Store recently announced a collaboration to provide Cannondale e-bikes for use by Florida State Parks rangers during a press conference at Lake Louisa State Park.

Holley Navarre Water System has several large-scale projects it’s taking on in the next few years. To pay for these projects, the water system has taken out a $19.5 million loan from Ameris Bank.

Electro-pneumatic pressure regulation and flow control manufacturer Proportion-Air recently celebrated the completion of its new facility in Gulf Breeze with a grand opening event last month.

The public is invited to join the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners for a flag dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 in front of the county administration office, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton.