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Santa Rosa Creek Band asks bridge to be named for ‘bridgebuilder’ Hinote

Written by Ken Garner on January 19, 2024. Posted in News.

Chief Dan Helms of the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee – also called the Santa Rosa Creek Band – said last week that former Chief Lloyd Hinote is a “hero” to his people and the county.

Santa Rosa Teacher of Year narrowed to three finalists

Written by Staff Reporters on January 19, 2024. Posted in Education, News.

Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the three finalists selected from five semifinalists for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Christal Bennett, Central School, Rhonda Waters, Milton High, and Angela Fulton, Woodlawn Beach Middle.

County, Navy to share cost for Clear Creek property

Written by Ken Garner on January 18, 2024. Posted in News.

James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan last week at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ Jan. 8 committee meeting.

County Commissioner Colten Wright announces reelection campaign

Written by Staff Reporters on January 11, 2024. Posted in News.

Colten Wright, Santa Rosa County Commissioner for District 5, which includes Gulf Breeze, Tiger Point and Midway, has pre-filed to run for county commission once again. He released this statement Friday, Jan. 5.

County, Navy to share $2.9 million cost for Clear Creek property

Written by Ken Garner on January 10, 2024. Posted in News.

James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan Monday at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ committee meeting.

Santa Rosa District Schools now accepting applications for school guardians

Written by Staff Reporters on January 10, 2024. Posted in Education, News.

Santa Rosa County District Schools is again recruiting and accepting applications for School Guardian.

The Chris Hixon, Coach Aaron Feis, and Coach Scott Beigel Guardian Program was established in 2018 through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. In its initial report, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission found that having guardians in schools is the best way to ensure highly trained personnel are in place to respond immediately in the event of a school shooting.

Water System, county break ground on Eglin RIBs Project

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on December 15, 2023. Posted in News.

“This has been a long time coming,” said Jeff Crigler, CEO of Holley Navarre Water System, at the groundbreaking of the Eglin Reuse Project.

Santa Rosa District Schools achieves A-rating for 2022-23 school year

Written by Staff Reporters on December 11, 2023. Posted in Education.

Santa Rosa County District Schools has announced its recognition as an A-rated school district for the 2022-23 school year, according to the recently released Informational Baseline School Grades and District Grades by the Florida Department of Education.

County approves plans for Residence Inn at foot of Navarre Beach bridge

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 22, 2023. Posted in News.

Tommy’s Sno Balls in Navarre is about to get a new neighbor.

On Oct. 18, Santa Rosa County Development Services approved a development order for a new hotel on the southside of Highway 98, just east of the foot of the Navarre Beach Causeway. The new hotel, which is a Residence Inn by Marriott, will be four stories tall, 88,110 square feet and have approximately 105 rooms, according to current plans. The address is 8600 Navarre Parkway.

Ahead of county meetings, Town Center developer says project ‘good for the people’

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 3, 2023. Posted in News.

“A visionary.”

That’s how Navarre businessman and developer Robert “Bob” Benaquis describes himself. And what’s his vision? A place in Navarre for residents to shop, dine and play all within a walkable space. Benaquis hopes the creation of a town center can keep locals from going to places like Pensacola or Destin, where there are more amenities.