Governor DeSantis speaks at Gulf Power Economic Symposium
Governor DeSantis speaks at Gulf Power Economic Symposium
Governor Ron DeSantis today outlined his economic priorities while speaking at the Gulf Power Economic Symposium in Miramar Beach. The Symposium is focused on strengthening collaboration across Northwest Florida communities and fostering discussions and engagement in community and economic opportunities. “We are taking bold steps to strengthen our economy and create new opportunities for … read more
Marine Science Station awarded $95K grant for water-quality monitoring
Marine Science Station awarded $95K grant for water-quality monitoring
The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station announced today that it has been awarded a roughly $95,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a Santa Rosa Sound water-monitoring project. The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training grant will be coupled with an 18-percent match, totaling $115,000 toward the project, which is titled “Empowering … read more
New restaurant approved for Hidden Creek
New restaurant approved for Hidden Creek
The Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors on Tuesday approved a lease for Black Skimmer Grille to operate at The Club at Hidden Creek. The new restaurant is expected to open by mid-May. “Our goal is to make this place Navarre’s version of Cheers with good burgers and bar food,” said Andrew Suthers, a graduate … read more
County to enforce sign ordinances
County to enforce sign ordinances
Illegal feather flag (left) and snipe signs (right) on county right-of-way Santa Rosa County on Tuesday sent out a request for locals to abide by county sign ordinances. Land Development Code (Article 8) prohibits the use of snipe signs on public property or feather flags on private property. Per county officials, Santa Rosa County’s code … read more
Congressman Gaetz to host Military Academy Night at Navarre High
Congressman Gaetz to host Military Academy Night at Navarre High
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) on Tuesday, April 23 will host the Military Academy Night at Navarre High School in Navarre, Florida. Congressman Gaetz, along with representatives from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, will give presentations regarding the military academy application and nominations process. Congressman Gaetz, his staff, and military representatives will also be … read more
Popular restaurateur considering menu for new eatery planned for Navarre
Popular restaurateur considering menu for new eatery planned for Navarre
Restaurateur Eliseo Gutierrez, who currently owns and operates four Pepito’s Mexican restaurants in Okaloosa County, is currently mulling over menu options for a future restaurant in Navarre. “It’s still too early to say,” Gutierrez said about what might be on the menu, pointing out he recently purchased the property. Santa Rosa County records shows that … read more
Free admission this weekend at Gulf Islands National Park
Free admission this weekend at Gulf Islands National Park
National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, April 20. To celebrate all national parks, including Gulf Islands National Seashore will be fee free all day. At Fort Pickens, special programming is planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of National Junior Ranger Day. In addition to regular programming, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 … read more
Commissioners to spend around $200K on special election aimed to increase local option sales tax
Commissioners to spend around $200K on special election aimed to increase local option sales tax
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this morning decided to move forward with public hearings required ahead of an August 27 special election seeking voter support to increase the local option sales tax from a half-penny to a full penny. The special election during a non-election year will cost taxpayers around $200,000. Voters in 2016 approved the … read more
Cops will soon enforce no parking zones near Navarre High School
Cops will soon enforce no parking zones near Navarre High School
This county graphic depicts one of two “no parking” areas commissioners approved today near Navarre High School. This area is located across from the football field, and a second area, depicted below, is in Diane’s Landing subdivision, which requested a no parking during school events designation. It won’t be long before Navarre High School students … read more
County re-prioritizes RESTORE projects to focus on water quality improvement
County re-prioritizes RESTORE projects to focus on water quality improvement
Charlene Mauro, founder of the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, left, at the April 9 opening of improvements on the Sound side of Navarre Beach Marine Park. Mauro wrote the initial Deepwater Horizon early restoration federal grant application for the improvements, which include ADA-accessible boardwalks and a pier with a kayak launch. She’s pictured with … read more
