Safety concerns arise of $240K playground
District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson announced Feb. 3 that kids will soon have a new playground to enjoy at the Navarre Sports Complex, located on High School Boulevard.
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Leaseholders can’t escape taxes
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The good news is the Board of County Commissioners is expected to reduce some residential beach lease fees today. The bad news? The board plans to discuss implementing another municipal services benefit unit (MSBU) tax on leaseholders to fund future beach renourishment projects.
Basketball court relocation sparks debate
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Roughly 30 Navarre residents attended a Feb. 3 public meeting to discuss $400,000 in proposed enhancements to Navarre Park, which could begin in September 2016 if the county receives a Land and Water Conservation (LWC) grant.
No charges in cyclist’s death
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A Navarre man who struck and killed a bicyclist while traveling on U.S. 98 will not face criminal charges following a homicide investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
County considers renovating current courthouse
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To reduce the projected $50 million price tag of a new judicial facility voters last year rejected Santa Rosa County Commissioners today are expected to direct HOK architectural firm to explore phased reconstruction of adjacent support buildings and refurbishment of the current county courthouse.
Education ‘stakeholders’ plan March for the Children
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“We need to get back to preparing our kids for life rather than preparing our kids for the workforce,” local activist Debbie Gunnoe said.
Raiders’ season ends in 2-1 loss to Lincoln
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Last Thursday night’s Region 1 4-A regional semifinal at Bennett Russell Stadium ended in shock and outrage for the Navarre High School boys soccer team.
New era begins for Raiders baseball
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While it may not seem like spring is on the horizon, the 2015 baseball season is fast approaching. The Raiders will take the field this year with a new leader. Navarre High School Principal Brian Noack has tapped Athletic Director Scott Murphy to take over the program which has gone through its share of tumult over the last several years.
Scott recommends $8M to serve Florida elders
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Gov. Rick Scott’s 2015-16 “Keep Florida Working Budget” recommendations provide $8 million to serve Florida elders. Included is $5 million in new funding to support Florida elders most in need of services and $3 million in continued support of the Statewide Public Guardianship Office.
Trap, neuter, release workshop to help control cat population
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For the most part, feral cats are at home outdoors. They keep their distance from humans, and help with rodent control. But since they aren’t spayed or neutered, their population continues to increase, leaving more and more animals vulnerable to life-threatening situations.