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Local option sales tax goes to work

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

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.

Fighting like a girl pays off

Participants at this year’s Fight Like a Girl Fireman challenge had some serious reasons for fighting. Danielle Johnson, for example, was fighting for her 88-year-old grandmother who survived a mastectomy.

Out and About

The property east of Publix is under contract. We do not know who has it under contract, but it isn’t for lack of trying. I think it is smart to keep it under wraps until it is a done deal. As you know by reading this column, a lot of “under contract” properties – never finalize. There is a lot of moving and shaking and positioning going on in and around Navarre. That just means that the economy is awesome, people are optimistic, and we have got it going on. Case and point, our business page. Our unemployment rate is almost a full percent lower than Florida’s average and 1.2 percent less than the national average. Also, A+ Mini Storage sold recently to a national company – “Move-It.”

A+ Mini Storage sold

A+ Mini Storage, located on U.S. Highway 98 in Navarre, was sold to a national company this month according to a press release from the seller’s representative Argus Self Storage Sales Network Broker Affiliates.

Waste Pro to take over hauling services

Following customer complaints about failures to collect yard waste and a request for more money, Waste Management lost the contract for servicing south Santa Rosa County residents earlier this year.

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