Jul 22, 2024
Yay or nay? Commissioners make opinions clear on Navarre incorporation
There will not be a non-binding referendum on the November ballot regarding the incorporation of Navarre.
Jul 22, 2024
Leadership Santa Rosa Class 37 learns about county tourism
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.
Jul 19, 2024
Northwest Florida’s connections with space travel
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.”
Jul 19, 2024
Commission agenda includes item on Navarre incorporation
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 […]
Jul 18, 2024
Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream set to open mid-September
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.
Jul 18, 2024
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Center goes to SharkCon
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.
Jul 17, 2024
Florida State Parks Foundation, companies collaborate to provide e-bikes for Florida State Parks Rangers
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.
Jul 16, 2024
Water System reviews Capital funding ahead of budgeting
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.
Jul 16, 2024
Proportion-Air holds grand opening for new R&D facility
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.
Jul 15, 2024
Santa Rosa County to dedicate new military flags at Admin building
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.