It’s baa-ack: Jubilee to reapply for zoning changes, CDD
Santa Rosa County rejected Jubilee in September, but its developers are determined to try again beginning later this month.
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Never too soon: Commissioners need bridge funding plan
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
When Santa Rosa County accepted ownership of Navarre Beach Bridge in 2004, it expected to replace the bridge in as few as 10 years. Almost 20 years later, we’re still using the 63-year-old bridge.
Not to worry; Florida Department of Transportation bridge inspectors tell us the span is structurally sound.
Commission votes to restore all of Navarre Beach using bed tax funds
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in News.
The Santa Rosa County Commission on Thursday voted without objection to go ahead with a complete restoration of Navarre Beach this year and to pay for the county’s share of the project’s cost using tourist development tax revenues.
All, some or none? Commissioners to consider beach renourishment Thursday
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in Beach, Community, Uncategorized.
Erosion caused by Hurricane Sally in 2020 has complicated Santa Rosa County’s beach renourishment schedule.
Let’s stop playing around with parks and recreation
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
Santa Rosa County seems ready to change how it manages parks and recreation.
Commission Chairman Colten Wright recently introduced plans to partner with the City of Gulf Breeze to study building a competition-grade aquatic facility and talks about parks and recreation as “quality of life” infrastructure investments; Commissioner Kerry Smith is negotiating a new agreement with the Emerald Coast Sports Association to ensure a successful revival of recreational sports at East Milton Park; and an economic development strategist has advised the county to investigate sports tourism opportunities.
Military school liaisons help families
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.
Santa Rosa County is no stranger to the military.
It is home to NAS Whiting Field and part of Eglin Air Force Base, with Hurlburt Field and NAS Pensacola in adjacent counties. With many bases in the area, there are many families in Santa Rosa County with ties to the military.
Navarre United Methodist leads weekend food program
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith.
According to Feeding America, one in eight children is at risk for hunger in the United States. In Santa Rosa County alone, 13,600 children face food insecurity.
Skimming investigation leads to two arrests
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Crime, News.
On April 19, detectives with Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office began investigating reports of skimmer devices placed on local bank ATMs. In a series of days, it was reported that two individuals used at least 44 counterfeit cards to withdraw over $11,000 from several locations in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County.
During that time period, it was reported to the agency that approximately 700 cards were skimmed at various locations. Through video surveillance and other investigation efforts, detectives were able to identify the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Uncategorized.
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is seeking public input for possible future amenities and/or projects for Navarre and the Navarre Beach areas.
There is a new poll out that you will see promoted in the next few weeks. There are only two questions – the first one being an order of importance.
Brian Out Loud
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.
It’s a start. That was my initial thought when I learned that Santa Rosa County is dipping its toes into the middle school sports game.
Starting this coming school year, the county will finally offer what we’ll call an appetizer menu of sports for junior high athletes. Cross-country, track and 3-on-3 basketball are the options those athletes will have an opportunity to compete in.