Islanders Want Preserve Navarre to Wait on Incorporation Vote
Islanders Want Preserve Navarre to Wait on Incorporation Vote
There are two groups working on separate Navarre incorporation efforts, and one wants Preserve Navarre to hold off on a vote until more information is available. Anti-incorporation advocates also say it’s premature for a non-binding referendum. “Why can’t they wait,” said Gary Buroker, a former president of the Navarre Beach Leaseholders during today’s Santa Rosa … read more
Commissioner Eddington Achieves Advanced County Commissioner Designation
Commissioner Eddington Achieves Advanced County Commissioner Designation
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Ray Eddington was presented with the Advanced County Commissioner Level I (ACC I) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference and Educational Exhibition in Orange County, Florida. The ACC I designation is the first level … read more
Santa Rosa INSIDER: RINO Rudman Changes Mind on July 8 Commission Meeting But Still Plans to Go Speak on Incorporation
Santa Rosa INSIDER: RINO Rudman Changes Mind on July 8 Commission Meeting But Still Plans to Go Speak on Incorporation
Thin-skinned Florida House District 3 Rep. Joel Rudman has his panties in a wad again! His plot to help pro-incorporation bypass legwork for an official straw poll was foiled by commissioners in May, and his latest effort to revisit the matter fell apart earlier this week. Now Rudman’s scrambling to put together a new scheme … read more
“Significant” Hurdles Remain for U.S. 98 Bypass
“Significant” Hurdles Remain for U.S. 98 Bypass
Connecting the proposed Florosa Collector Road with a future Navarre Community Access Road to create a U.S. 98 “bypass” still has “significant” hurdles yet to overcome, according to local leaders. After years of discussions, local military leaders are finally open to exploring “any and all options” for an alternative route for U.S. 98 from Hurlburt … read more
Navarre Beach Pier will be Center Stage for Santa Rosa County’ July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Navarre Beach Pier will be Center Stage for Santa Rosa County’ July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Windjammers on the Pier at Navarre Beach Pier will be hosting a day-long party in conjunction with Santa Rosa County’s official Independence Day fireworks show, which will take place at 9 p.m. on the pier. Windjammers will be offering $7 red, white & blue drinks, $12 chicken nachos and other food specials, plus live entertainment … read more
HGTV’s “Dream Home” Show to Spotlight $5M Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Winner from Milton
HGTV’s “Dream Home” Show to Spotlight $5M Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Winner from Milton
HGTV “Dream Home” Host David Bromstad pictured with Kris Long of Milton. Long’s mother’s boyfriend won $5 million on a scratch-off ticket, and Bromstad helped the family find their dream home. Photos courtesy Kris Long. Back in February the Florida Lottery announced Bernard Waters, a 63-year-old Army veteran who lives in Milton, had claimed a … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Candidate Changes “No New Taxes” Stance
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Candidate Changes “No New Taxes” Stance
A county commission candidate who fought hard to defeat a 2019 special election aimed to double the local option sales tax has changed his tune. Now former longtime Democrat Jerry Couey wants to “accelerate” it. The switcheroo comes after six failed attempts at holding public office. Couey was a Democrat for 15 years and initially … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Rudman delivers ZERO money for county projects, reportedly says pro-incorporation take their own poll
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Rudman delivers ZERO money for county projects, reportedly says pro-incorporation take their own poll
This session Rep. Joel Rudman brought back ZERO dollars for county projects in his district – despite $6.5 million being approved by the legislature. Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed every.single.county request in District 3, including an appropriation for East River Road park. That’s made many of us wonder if Tallahassee leadership is UPSET with RUDMAN for … read more
Two Restaurants and Gas Station Planned on U.S. 98 by New High School
Two Restaurants and Gas Station Planned on U.S. 98 by New High School
Stoic Equity Partners, based in Daphne, Alabama, is working to bring two restaurants and a convenience store directly adjacent to the new Southend High School, which is now under construction on U.S. 98 across from Gulf Breeze Zoo. Jeremy Friedman, co-founder and CEO of Stoic Equity Partners, says “very meaningful” conversations with “high-quality tenants” are … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER…Who qualified and who chickened out of the 2024 Santa Rosa Political Forum
SANTA ROSA INSIDER…Who qualified and who chickened out of the 2024 Santa Rosa Political Forum
A candidate who has tried unsuccessfully to run for office multiple times, including running as a Democrat in the 1990s, was called out by a fellow District 3 challenger after not showing up for Saturday’s 2024 Santa Rosa County Political Forum. But Jerry Couey wasn’t the only former long-time Democrat to chicken out… A political … read more
