Support your community: Shop locally this holiday season
December 10, 2024
We are in the midst of the Christmas season and the allure of online shopping and big-box retailers can be tempting. The convenience of online shopping is hard to beat. However, there’s a compelling…
Always remember Pearl Harbor
December 4, 2024
On Saturday, Dec. 7, the nation will pause to remember the 83rd anniversary of the devastating surprise attack by the Japanese against the U.S. Navy’s facilities at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. Most Americ…
We are thankful
November 26, 2024
We at Sandpaper Publishing have much to be thankful for, beginning with our members and readers. You fuel the passion we have for publishing three newspapers each week for three communities. We work…
Support my campaign or else
November 22, 2024
Yes, it’s campaign season – and all the ugly that comes with it. What you may not know is if you contribute money to Rob Williamson’s opponent he will shut you out. And apparently he has a long memor…
No to storage units
November 22, 2024
I am excited about a downtown for Navarre. However, I cannot understand the logic for the proposed mini storage being located there. I would like to see that space reserved for a place to eat or shop.
County needs Transportation Development District
November 21, 2024
Well, another Santa Rosa County Election with a disappointing result. On November 5th, voters rejected a 1/2 cent sales tax to be dedicated to infrastructure improvements in our county. One has to wo…
May I buy a vote, please?
November 21, 2024
Last Thursday we said goodbye to two county commissioners whose bid for re-election failed…and failed miserably. Sam Parker and James Calkins are moving on down the road, one is literally moving. Cal…
You can’t have our penny
November 14, 2024
Hey Santa Rosa County – we want better roads. We want a way to get some traffic off Highway 98. We want you to do something about flooding. We want our infrastructure to match our growth!
A life of service and sacrifice
November 7, 2024
On Nov. 11 we will honor the brave men and women who answered a sacred call to duty for our country. It is a day to reflect on the courage, dedication and resilience of our military personnel. It is…
There is no excuse for not voting in this election
October 31, 2024
In 2020, in one of the most spirited presidential elections in the history of our country, approximately 66% of the population voted.
That was a record turnout, clearly one of the best turnouts…