The lowdown on probiotics
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the term “probiotics.” But what are they? Do we really need them or are they just another trendy buzzword? And if we do need them, what’s…
If I were a doctor…
If I were a doctor, no one would come to see me. Not just because I’m clearly not qualified to be a doctor but also because my treatment plan would be very different. I would prescribe consistent die…
Dream of research center languishes
The planned 26,000-square-foot teaching lab at Gulf Islands National Seashore, announced with great fanfare in 2014, has stalled.
County selects fishing pier operator
County Commissioners have selected Growing Santa Rosa Enterprises LLC to operate the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The company could take over pier fee collections and operation of a restaurant and gif…
Panel creates funding plan for park upgrades
After seven hours of argument and compromise, members of the Tourist Development Council (TDC) were able to reach a funding agreement for millions of dollars in Navarre Park improvements.
Voters can now register online
Santa Rosa County residents can now register to vote from the comfort of home with the launch of online registration. Florida is the 36th state to offer this option.
Santa Rosa voter rolls shrinking
Although Republican voters hold a 3-1 edge over Democrats in Santa Rosa, they lost some of that lead this year.
Legal-fee squabble roils Gulf Breeze
If William Shakespeare wrote today about the City of Gulf Breeze’s long-running legal fight in the so-called Catawba Street “Land Grab” case, he might well tweak his famous line in Henry VI thusly: “…
Santa Rosa Clerk of Court earns achievement award
For the 14th consecutive year, Santa Rosa County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United State…
What the FDOT?
Roundabouts, raised roadways and removed businesses are a few of the features outlined by renderings of U.S. Highway 98 released by the Florida Department of Transportation in advance of its next pub…
