$291 million approved for Gulf Coast water quality improvements
$291 million approved for Gulf Coast water quality improvements
Governor Rick Scott this afternoon announced that Florida’s State Expenditure Plan (SEP), which includes more than $291 million in projects to restore and protect Florida’s Gulf Coast, was approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. Included in the plan is the Santa Rosa Sound Water Quality Improvement program which aims to improve water quality … read more
New programs start today at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter
New programs start today at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter
Low cost spay/neuter program begins Oct. 1 Santa Rosa County Animal Services has received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Florida Animal Friend spay/neuter license plate program for a low cost spay/neuter program for the pets of the citizens of Santa Rosa County. The guidelines are as follows: The program runs October 1 to September 30, … read more
Peanut butter donations for the hungry underway in Santa Rosa County
Peanut butter donations for the hungry underway in Santa Rosa County
Help feed the hungry in Santa Rosa County this fall by donating unopened jars of peanut butter during the annual Peanut Butter Challenge, coordinated by UF/IFAS Extension in Santa Rosa County through Nov. 21. “Last year we collected 1,162 pounds of peanut butter. This year we’re wanting to collect two tons, or 4,000 pounds,” … read more
Vandal plagues Holley construction site
Vandal plagues Holley construction site
UPDATE: The reward has been increased to $10,000 as of October 9 Graphic depicts the construction site where the vandalism has been occurring Cops were on scene this morning at a construction site in Holley where repeated acts of vandalism have taken place during recent weeks. Now the owner of the property is offering … read more
U.S. 98 safety improvement project to start October 8
U.S. 98 safety improvement project to start October 8
Construction activities will begin in October 2018 to improve safety on U.S. 98 (Navarre Parkway) at the Constitution Drive and Navarre School Road intersections. The $847,000 project is expected to be completed in early 2019 and includes new turn lanes, improving drainage, and constructing new curb and gutter on U.S. 98 at the Constitution Drive and Navarre … read more
Beach volleyball gears back up!
Beach volleyball gears back up!
Training starts October 1 for a local beach volleyball program which had been interrupted during shorebird nesting season. “Off season beach training starts Monday,” said Judd Smith, a former professional volleyball player who runs Bulldog Beach Volleyball Program. Smith said the program will use a new volleyball complex he has been developing on property adjacent … read more
Damages could exceed $500K in utility repair
Damages could exceed $500K in utility repair
A 1.5-million pound concrete tank at a Holley-Navarre Water System wastewater treatment facility has floated out of the ground and is not repairable, according to HNWS General Manager Paul Gardner. Early estimates for replacement exceed $500,000. Gardner on Wednesday told South Santa Rosa News the tank, called a clarifier, is located at the HNWS facility on … read more
District 4 Commissioner may be reappointed to Tourism Development Council
District 4 Commissioner may be reappointed to Tourism Development Council
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker during Monday’s commission meeting stated he was finishing out his term on the county tourism development council. Today he confirmed that as incoming chairman of the board he plans to nominate the District 4 Commissioner for the appointment. Parker is expected to be named Chairman of the Board of … read more
County addresses roadway landscaping problems
County addresses roadway landscaping problems
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office has been dealing with problems stemming from performance issues with a landscaping contractor and damage to sprinkler heads by vehicles. Now a new vendor could be hired to help improve related services. Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie Morgan told county commissioners on Monday that her office … read more
Dog lovers praise county shelter’s end to breed discrimination
Dog lovers praise county shelter’s end to breed discrimination
Local animal rescue activists are celebrating the end of a breed ban which has prohibited the adoption of certain breeds of dogs from the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management Director Brad Baker during Monday’s county commission meeting said the shelter is ending its prohibition against the adoption of previously deemed … read more
