Habitat for Humanity hosts open house
Habitat for Humanity hosts open house
For many, owning a home is a dream, especially along the Gulf Coast. But that dream comes at high price as the cost of living and the cost of property continues to rise locally. Then along comes Habitat for Humanity. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has been helping families along the Gulf Coast live the American … read more
Fire destroys mobile home
Fire destroys mobile home
A fire completely destroyed a single-wide mobile home in Midway on Tuesday in the Bal Alex subdivision. The structure fire started around 2:04 p.m. at the 1500 block of Phyllis Court in Gulf Breeze and Midway Fire Department was first on scene. Holley-Navarre Fire Department later arrived to back up Midway as they fought the … read more
Walmart Neighborhood Market possibly coming to West Navarre
Walmart Neighborhood Market possibly coming to West Navarre
Although a Walmart spokesman would not give official confirmation, it is anticipated that a Walmart Neighborhood Market is being planned for U.S. Highway 98 on an 18-acre parcel near West Navarre Primary School. That news came after a source close to project development confirmed a Neighborhood Market would be built on a purchased plat of … read more
Local races heat up
Local races heat up
With last-minute, write-in candidates signing up and other candidates withdrawing from races and resigning from office to run, it’s been a busy week at the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections office, leading up to tomorrow’s qualification deadline. “We’re keeping the website updated as people come in,” said Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane, who so far is unopposed … read more
Wyrosdick challenger withdraws from race
Wyrosdick challenger withdraws from race
Navarre resident Paul “Bart” Steele told South Santa Rosa News that this morning he withdrew from the Santa Rosa County Superintendent’s race, leaving current Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick without opposition leading up to tomorrow’s candidate qualification deadline. Steele is the second candidate to pull out of the race for Wyrosdick’s seat. Former school district administrator Stewart “Buddy” … read more
Williamson steps down for state run
Williamson steps down for state run
Santa Rosa County District 1 Commissioner Jayer Williamson has resigned from his seat to seek state office. Williamson made his announcement to run for the Florida House District 3 seat last year but because his oath of office expires six days past the general election date, it was necessary for him to step down earlier than expected. … read more
MSBU for beach could be eliminated
MSBU for beach could be eliminated
Thanks to unexpected savings in the cost of renourishing Navarre Beach, the MSBU planned to fund a portion of the project could be eliminated. At Monday’s Santa Rosa County Commission meeting, County Engineer Roger Blaylock said the final price of the project should be about $1.8 million less than the anticipated $17.4 million. Sand placement … read more
Beach renourishment complete
Beach renourishment complete
Photo courtesy of Kenny Wilder, Florida Master Naturalist, who shot the photo at the west end of Navarre Beach, looking eastward. Crews from Weeks Marine have completed beach fill at grading for the Navarre Beach renourishment project. According to the county’s June 17 status report, tomorrow workers are expected to begin breaking down and moving … read more
Winner of condo stay announced
Winner of condo stay announced
South Santa Rosa News is proud to announce West Virginia resident Melanie Lough as the winner of our 7-day stay at Summerwind Condominiums. When reached Friday morning, Melanie said she has been vacationing in Navarre every year for several years after discovering the area when a relative was stationed at a local military installation. She … read more
Businesses set to open
Businesses set to open
Many area businesses are set to open their doors or break ground on new projects within the coming month. One business, set to open in Gulf Breeze Proper, has people’s mouths watering with anticipation. Dunkin’ Donuts is set to open its doors across from Chick-fil-A in Gulf Breeze Proper sometime within the coming weeks after … read more
