Tag: Business

Site plans have been submitted to Santa Rosa County for an Amazon distribution center at the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park in East Milton off US 90. According to District 4 County Commissioner Dave Piech, the center will be just under 81,000 square feet and will be taking over a former call center.

“I think it’s awesome. It’s going to bring in some higher paying jobs from a higher paying company,” Piech said. “It doesn’t surprise me. We have a very talented work pool.”

As a federal judge considers whether to block a new state law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act,” businesses filed a second challenge Wednesday alleging that the law violates First Amendment rights.

For those looking for some fun on Navarre Beach beyond the Gulf, they are in luck.

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is set to start up their annual summer concert series, Tunes by the Dunes, again.

Whether you are driving across the United States or across town, it takes gas to get there.

In the last few months, that has become complicated as gas prices for all types of gas have soared due to inflation.

Navarre residents are always clamoring for new restaurants and places to go around town, this past week, it seems they got their wish.

It was announced that East River Smokehouse would be closing. In its place, a steakhouse is set to open.

In an unusual move, the state Supreme Court on Friday said utility regulators need to revise a decision that approved a controversial Duke Energy Florida solar-energy program, saying the regulators’ decision “leaves the court guessing as to the reasoning.”

Shortages on items have not let up since the beginning of the pandemic.

The newest subject is any manner of paper products—from copy paper to napkins—and the issue is affecting the local area.

The developer for a potential commercial shopping center – Navarre Town Center – says the project is moving right along. The Navarre Press first reported on the possible Navarre Town Center in March.

The center, which is being considered for future development by Robert “Bob” Benaquis, would essentially be a downtown shopping center in Navarre.

Holley By The Sea (HBTS) held a Spring Business Expo at their recreation center May 14, where local companies set up tables to tell HBTS members about their businesses.

The director of the Pensacola International Airport (PNS) presented the progress of the airport at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce.

The Economic Development, Growth and Education (EDGE) meeting took place on May 3, and a number of business representatives from the community were present to learn about the economic success of one particular business