Florida’s communities have always relied on the dedication of volunteers – neighbors helping neighbors, businesses giving back and nonprofits stepping up when resources fall short. As Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) celebrates 100 years of service, one truth remains clear: the strongest communities are those where people come together to support one another.
Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions has been working with lawns along the Emerald Coast for over 25 years and has written a book entitled “What Every Homeowner On The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care”. From his vast experience, he shares a few tips for homeowners to follow this spring to ensure they have a healthy lawn for the following year.
We attended the March 21 meeting of the Land Development Taskforce and were pleasantly surprised by what we heard and saw.
Back in February, we put the county commissioners on blast for selecting a “builder heavy” taskforce. They listened and backed off on some of the choices they made in favor of a more balanced approach. But we were still left with three builders in the end.
Santa Rosa County Tourism Development Council convened March 20 to discuss and approve a preliminary budget for FY 2025-26, which runs from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026.
The total overall budget for the TDC, which funds Tourism Development Office (TDO) operations, brand marketing for Santa Rosa County and grants for a variety of events throughout the county, is $3,633,563.
Fueled by strong performances across the board, including championship efforts by three lifters, the Navarre Raiders earned a runner-up finish as a team in Olympic and traditional at the FHSAA District 1-3A boys weightlifting meet Monday at Pace.
Josh Wilson, Roan Strom and Yalal Mustafa all secured individual championships in their respective weight classes while a host of other Raiders placed in the top three.
Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze is inundated with surfing culture. You could say it was founded on it.
The church’s Surf Fest event, March 16, brought together people to hear testimonies from professional surfers about their journey of faith including Coastline’s founding pastor, John Spencer. Other well-known surfers spoke about their time riding waves and shared how they found their faith.
Spring is in the air and so is Creole seasoning at Where Y’at Seafood. Crawfish season is in full swing, and no one does crawfish quite like Where Y’at. Enjoy these fresh, juicy delicacies of the south boiled and seasoned to perfection. Make your way up Highway 87 in Navarre to Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant and taste for yourself.
Headed to Navarre Beach? Need a cute, affordable swimsuit, a blow-up raft, a beach towel, supplies to make the perfect sandcastle, or a good book to relax with on the sand?
Look no further. Good Neighbor Thrift Store has got you covered, all without breaking the bank too. Books are only 50 cents. They have a great selection of swimwear for the whole family, starting at $2.50 for a top or bottom piece and $5 for a swimsuit set. And the store is stocked with beach toys galore to ensure you won’t be missing anything for your relaxing and fun day at the beach.
