Santa Rosa County Commissioners are attempting to reduce costs associated with a proposed new judicial facility to replace the aging county courthouse.
It’s no secret that the south end of the county isn’t pedestrian friendly, and a recent survey underscored residents’ concerns about safety along U.S. 98.
During the past 18 months the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has approved more than $580,000 to support local events and venues – roughly 21 percent of its annual budget.
To reduce the projected $50 million price tag of a new judicial facility voters last year rejected Santa Rosa County Commissioners today are expected to direct HOK architectural firm to explore phased reconstruction of adjacent support buildings and refurbishment of the current county courthouse.
Aerosync Support, Inc., a leader in helicopter repairs, modifications and upgrades, is moving to the Santa Rosa Industrial Park in Milton. Aerosync has purchased the former West Coat Metal Roofing building and is making a capital investment of more than $1.75 million to the facility. With the anticipated creation of 25 jobs at an average rate of $60,000, Aerosync qualified for a performance-based incentive program aimed at increasing high-skilled, high-wage jobs in Florida.
Holi Corp, leaseholder of the former Holiday Inn site on Navarre Beach, has asked Santa Rosa County Commissioners to approve mortgaging a new hotel at the location in the name of a subsidiary.