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Former TEAM Santa Rosa counsel seeks County Attorney job

Written by Staff Reporters on June 5, 2014. Posted in News.

More than 20 attorneys have applied for the contract to represent the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, including former TEAM Santa Rosa counsel Roy V. Andrews of Milton. Several of the applicants have experience in the government sector, including the Lee County Attorney and assistant county attorneys from Polk, Charlotte and Hillsborough Counties.

Repairs yet to begin on waterline

Written by Staff Reporters on June 5, 2014. Posted in News.

Work is expected to begin soon to repair a waterline break under East Bay. The line transports water from wells south of Interstate-10 to south Santa Rosa County and is used by Holley-Navarre Water System, Midway Water System and the City of Gulf Breeze.

Williamson gearing up for election

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in Community.

So far Jayer Williamson is the only candidate who has pre-filed in the special election to fill the seat vacated by his late father. Williamson filed April 10 and in less than one month collected $9,100 in monetary contributions – all but two of which came from supporters in Santa Rosa County. More than 100 people attended a campaign fundraiser Williamson held May 20 at Nichol’s Seafood in Milton. Florida House District 1 Rep. Clay Ingram, a close friend of Williamson, introduced the Santa Rosa County Commission District 1 candidate.

Navarre Beach restaurant opens for business

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in Community.

The long-awaited debut of a new Navarre Beach pier restaurant began at 530 p.m. Friday, May 23. The restaurant, dubbed Benaq Shaq Cafe, received a turnout higher than expected.

Hurricane season begins June 1

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in Community.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) May 22 issued its 2014 Atlantic hurricane season outlook and is forecasting a near-normal or below-normal season for tropical activity. However, Daniel Hahn from Santa Rosa Emergency Management urges residents to be prepared.

Navarre reefs grow in size, activity

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in Beach.

The near shore artificial reefs of Navarre Beach in the Gulf of Mexico are growing. According to Mike Sandler, a member of the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary committee, the growth is attributed to increased sand levels as well as new marine life.

Crews complete repairs to Navarre Beach

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Severe weather in 2014 damaged Navarre Beach facilities and required county commissioners to approve a budget amendment to fund the needed repairs.

Incorporation consultant visits Navarre

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in News.

The Citizens to Incorporate Navarre has hired BJM Consulting to complete a feasibility study regarding the incorporation of the community, and according to the firm’s president, incorporation supporters aren’t going to get a sugar-coated report.

Beach wells supplying water

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in News.

The first water well on Navarre Beach was drilled in 1964 and tapped the upper Floridian aquifer, said Santa Rosa County Engineer Roger Blaylock. “Additional wells were drilled into that aquifer and provided water on the beach until 2000, when a line was taken beneath the Santa Rosa Sound providing a different source of water for the island.”

Signs of the Season

Written by Staff Reporters on May 29, 2014. Posted in News.

By taking a look at the beaches, roadways and local businesses over the weekend, there could be no doubt that the summer tourist season officially is underway on the Emerald Coast.