Beach visitors up, rescues down, drownings at zero
Lifeguards left Navarre Beach Oct. 29, and despite the number of beach visitors more than doubling, the guards closed the books on a season of fewer rescues and no drownings.
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Sales tax shuffle
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
This article is part of a series on economic indicators that will be running on the Business page for the next few weeks. Each week will feature data and discussion on a topic that indicates the overall health and trends of Santa Rosa County’s economy.
Workers’ comp rates pushed lower
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Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altamier issued an order Oct. 31 that would require future workers’ compensation rates to be even lower than initially proposed.
Educators go WILD
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Despite being closed to the public, the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center was packed last week as educators from all-around and from all disciplines got a little wild with a Project WILD workshop.
Collecting cars, no driver’s license needed
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Who says you need a driver’s license to collect classic cars?
Sunshine Law complaint may go to trial
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Jack Sanborn wants some light shed on allegations that he violated Florida’s Sunshine Law last June by speaking to another volunteer member of the Tourist Development Council.
Piech files for district 4 commissioner
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Until Friday, current District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson was unchallenged for re-election to that seat in 2018. However, a new candidate has thrown his hat in the ring.
Moore among local competitors in Ironman
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
Until Saturday, Navarre resident Andrea Moore had never competed in an Ironman.
Local option sales tax goes to work
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In 2016, Santa Rosa County voters approved a five year half penny local option sales tax to tackle capital improvements throughout the county. Under the supervision of a board of citizens and Board of County Commissioner decisions, the first year of projects are underway. Here is an update.
New apartments, subdivision being considered
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Navarre’s continued growth is a known trend, and the influx of residents means an increased demand for housing. Among the potential developments is a proposed new apartment complex on Whispering Pines Boulevard.