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Navarre YMCA sees growth in membership

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in News.

As January coms to an end, it’s inevitable that some of those New Year’s resolutions to lose weight will too. But at the Navarre YMCA, branch director Dottie Thomas said that residents are joining the gym to get healthy, not just to lose weight.

Couple travels through Navarre by horseback, bike

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Community.

If you drove Highway 98 Friday then you might have seen Meadow, trotting down the shoulder of the road alongside traffic.

Commission picks Alabama firm to market Santa Rosa

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Community.

A company based in Mobile, Alabama has been selected by county commissioners to provide marketing services for the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Davis, South, Barnette and Patrick Advertising agency was the top pick out of five competing firms, including three local businesses and one group based in Tennessee.

Chamber announces Chef for “Taste”

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Community.

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (NBACOC) announced Friday Chef Marcus Samuelsson will be the headliner for the 2014 Taste of Navarre, which will be held Sunday, May 4 in Navarre Park.

Gulf Breeze Chamber exec resigns

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Business.

The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce will immediately begin the search for a new President and CEO following the resignation of current executive Josie Cotti.

Super week for businesses

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Business.

About 110 million people are expected to watch the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos battle it out in the Super Bowl Sunday. While watching great plays, new commercials and the halftime show, viewers will also be enjoying their favorite football-watching food, and that means a bump in sales for some local businesses.

Selling in the “Big Apple”

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Business.

Shannon Ogletree, Santa Rosa County Economic Development Director, traveled to New York and New Jersey earlier this month to meet with consulting firms that help companies pick the right location for business expansions.

County approves pier plans

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Scott Rayner, representing TC’s Coastal Front Porch, presented Santa Rosa County Commissioners with conceptual plans for redesign of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier’s bar area, which will feature a restaurant. The board approved the new management team’s conceptual design at the Jan. 23 board meeting.

Chamber seeks art for 30th Fun Fest

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in Beach.

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (NBACOC) is seeking artists to design the official poster for the 30th Anniversary of the Navarre Fun Fest on Navarre Beach. The winning artist will receive a $300 cash award and a complimentary artist booth at the event, Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, 2014.

Winter weather causes cancellations

Written by Staff Reporters on January 30, 2014. Posted in News.

Officials in Santa Rosa, Escambia and Okaloosa counties made the decision Monday to close offices Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of a winter storm expected to create hazardous driving conditions throughout the area. Florida Department of Transportation spokeswoman Donna Green said Monday, “A winter storm is a bit of an anomaly for us.” She continued, “Crews throughout the district are ready for the winter weather when it arrives and will use dry sand to treat roadways.”