Chamber recognizes members
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at its monthly meeting March 28 announced its Business and Member of the Month, as well as its Ambassador of the Quarter.
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Businesses re-open quickly after storm
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Strong storms moved through the Navarre area Friday damaging the roof of a business center located on Highway 98 just west of Prado Street.
Lace up your shoes for Fun Fest 5k
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Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Navarre Fun Fest 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run to be held at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 26 at Navarre Beach. The race is a non-timed 5k and 1-mile fun run which will start and end near the Fun Fest site on Gulf Boulevard at the public boat launch parking lot. All post-race activities, including award presentations and music will take place on the Fun Fest grounds.
Storm wreaks havoc on beach
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A line of thunderstorms Friday packing winds estimated at 60 mph or more damaged Santa Rosa County facilities on Navarre Beach leaving lifeguards with only one usable lifeguard stand from which to monitor the beach and swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico.
Restaurants reopen after passing inspections
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Two Fort Walton Beach restaurants that were temporarily closed last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (FDBPR) have reopened for business after successfully meeting inspection standards.
Grants available for cities
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Funding a proposed City of Navarre has been a hot topic since the idea of incorporation was first researched in 2006. The topic and associated questions are alive and well now that the Citizens to Incorporate Navarre are actively seeking signatures to place a non-binding straw poll about incorporation on the August 26 primary election ballot.
County owns 1,400-plus acres near future 87 connector
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After sustained public criticism over plans to spend millions on land for a proposed new county courthouse, Santa Rosa commissioners decided March 13 to also include an option on the ballot for using county-owned or donated land in East Milton.
Commissioner Williamson to retire
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Health problems are once again affecting longtime Santa Rosa County Commissioner Jim Williamson, a liver transplant recipient who has been absent from commission meetings since December. He is expected to retire this week, and discussions about a possible replacement have eyes turning toward his youngest son, Jayer – who is being suggested for an appointment to the District 1 seat.
Eglin’s F-35s evacuate for hurricane exercise
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Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas — Hurricanes. It’s no secret tropical storms can cause devastating damage across the landscape and lives of those it touches, which is why Sheppard and Eglin teamed up for a hurricane evacuation exercise March 11 and 12.
Combat springtime allergies
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As winter draws to a close, temperatures are heating up, plants are thawing and flowers are blooming. Unfortunately for some people this signifies the peak of allergy season – symptoms including sneezing, runny nose and coughing that plagues more than half of the U.S. population.