County, developer at odds over land use
A county ordinance aimed at protecting an underground aquifer and a developer’s intention to put in a borrow pit on a parcel of land has put the county and the developer at odds.
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County considers concessions for hotel
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Santa Rosa County Commissioners considered several requests for incentives and concessions for a company planning the redevelopment of a hotel on the site of the former Holiday Inn on Navarre Beach during its committee meeting on Monday.
Master stormwater drainage plan on county’s agenda
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This summer’s substantial rainfall and the ongoing stormwater drainage problems it has evoked have acted as a catalyst for a large-scale master drainage plan that would include the Navarre area, according to Santa Rosa County Commissioner Lane Lynchard.
Breaking county ordinances, codes is bad for business
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Putting the public in harm’s way is bad enough, but when it’s a business that is acting on behalf of the county, it makes us all look bad – the county, its residents and the business.
Concern grows over county’s new CVS/Caremark discount card program
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The Board of County Commissioners recently announced a new county program available immediately to Santa Rosa County residents, supposedly aimed to help with high prescription medication costs. The county is boasting that citizens can see significant savings through participation in the free discount card program administered by CVS/Caremark.
Santa Rosa looking to crack down on ‘snipe’ signs
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Santa Rosa County Public Services Director Tony Gomillion has been exploring the use of an automatic calling system which would allow residents to call in complaints about “snipe” signs – nuisance signs which are often placed in the ground at major intersections. Gomillion informed commissioners of the planned purchase of such a system at its meeting last Thursday.
Santa Rosa tax collector earns Legacy Award
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Santa Rosa Tax Collector Stan Colie Nichols’ practices and improvement of public services through technology drew him much praise and have earned him the honor of a special designation for excellence in the field of financial operations.
County seeks grant to fund Navarre Park improvements
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Santa Rosa County is applying for a state grant to fund proposed improvements to Navarre Park, and is asking residents to help determine which improvements are most important to the community. More than 15 people attended a community meeting last Thursday to discuss which amenities should be pursued through the grant application.
County sued over pier debacle
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A move by three Santa Rosa County Commissioners to revisit the vote on the management contact for the Navarre Beach Pier has been challenged, and an injunction against a re-vote was filed by the team that was selected as the top-ranked proposal in August.
Santa Rosa seeks to become first Safe Community in Southeast
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The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce voted last Wednesday to be a sponsor for the Safe Communities America designation to help Santa Rosa County gain national recognition as one of the safest places to live in the nation.