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New shopping plaza coming to Highway 87

Written by Gail Acosta on February 4, 2016. Posted in Business.

More shopping opportunities are coming to Navarre with a new plaza behind Pak ‘N Fax located on the corner of Laredo Street and Hwy 87 South. Susan Hardwick, the owner of Pak ‘N Fax is building the retail center.

Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Announces 2016 January Business of the Month

Written by Staff Reporters on February 4, 2016. Posted in Business.

The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber announced Robinson Automotive as the Chamber’s Business of the Month for January 2016.

Housing market makes strong finish in 2015

Written by Staff Reporters on February 4, 2016. Posted in Business.

Gov. Rick Scott announced today that December was the strongest month for new housing permits in 2015, with 10,545 permits authorized across the state in December. Florida building permits totaled 107,984 during 2015, up 28 percent from 2014.

Ex-Navy sniper aims to help other vets

Written by Staff Reporters on February 4, 2016. Posted in News.

Kevin Lacz, a former Navy SEAL who played himself in the 2014 hit movie “American Sniper,” now lives in Navarre and, with his wife Lindsey, is the heart and soul of a new veterans outreach effort.

Navarre wins senior night game against Tate

Written by Brian Lester on January 28, 2016. Posted in Sports.

It didn’t look good for Navarre’s boys basketball team in the first few minutes of Friday night’s game against District 1-7A rival Tate.

Wing’s facility manager retires after 52 years of service

Written by Staff Reporters on January 28, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. — In 1963, Beatlemania was only beginning. Troll dolls were the rage. Gas was only 30 cents per gallon, and for less than a dollar you could go see Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra at the box office. In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I have a dream speech,” and President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.

Rx Express puts service, community first

Written by Staff Reporters on January 28, 2016. Posted in News.

Everyone is the boss at Rx Express Pharmacy of Navarre, as far as Paul and Priscilla McMellon are concerned.

Quilting group brings joy to local veterans

Written by Staff Reporters on January 28, 2016. Posted in Community.

With so many of our country’s vital military personnel working and living inside of our local area, citizens in Santa Rosa County have long been involved in programs dedicated to giving back to our local veterans. The families and friends of these American servicemen and servicewomen have in fact been some of the most active participants in veteran-focused activities. As a community, citizens of Santa Rosa County have shown an extensive record of heartfelt pride and support for all of our veterans and military personnel.

Entrepreneurial spirits running high in Navarre

Written by Staff Reporters on January 28, 2016. Posted in Business.

In 2015, Santa Rosa County witnessed the growth of many new homes and businesses in the area. With new families and opportunities arriving steadily each year, growth for previous years has become a popular subject for public elation. However, the prospect of the upcoming year has left many citizens speculating as to whether this kind of financial growth can be expected to continue.

Surprise renaming of Navarre Park fizzles

Written by Sandi Kemp on January 28, 2016. Posted in News.

Without consulting key stakeholders or polling constituents, Commissioner Rob Williamson placed an agenda item on the County Commissioners’ agenda to rename Navarre Park to Navarre Memorial Park only to pull it after hearing the sentiments of the other commissioners and the public. The only notice given was in the backup materials provided for the meeting which offered less than 24 “business hours’” notice before the meeting commenced.