Settlers Colony Drainage Expansion Project Public Meeting
Settlers Colony Drainage Expansion Project Public Meeting
Santa Rosa County has received Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to further improve drainage in the Settlers Colony area, located west of Coronado Drive and east of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. A public meeting will be held Thurs., Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park … read more
Sanborn charged with Sunshine violation
Sanborn charged with Sunshine violation
A longtime member of the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council has been charged with violating Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law. State Attorney Bill Eddins on Monday announced that John “Jack” Herrick Sanborn, Jr of Milton has been charged with a non-criminal violation which is punishable by a maximum fine of $500. “With all … read more
Sanborn charged with violating Sunshine Law
Sanborn charged with violating Sunshine Law
State Attorney Bill Eddins today announced that John “Jack” H. Sanborn of Milton has been charged with a non-criminal violation of the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law. The allegations are that Sanborn, a member of the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council, discussed matters which foreseeably could come before that organization with another council … read more
Santa Rosa residents can drop off tires for free Dec. 2
Santa Rosa residents can drop off tires for free Dec. 2
The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, will hold a waste tire amnesty day on Sat., Dec. 2, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton. A maximum of eight tires per Santa Rosa County resident will be accepted free … read more
Williamson earns NABOR support for second term
Williamson earns NABOR support for second term
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors® announced today that its board of directors is recommending Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson for a second term representing the Greater Navarre Area as the District 4 Commissioner. NABOR Executive Angela Campbell said the Navarre Area Board of Realtors® “keenly studies” local and county legislative performance. “A recommendation … read more
Candidate files for District 4 county commission race
Candidate files for District 4 county commission race
UPDATE: The original story noted Piech was unable to be reached via the phone number provided on his campaign documents to the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Office. Since then it was discovered there was an error on the area code initially provided on that document, and Piech said he will correct that error … read more
5th Annual Rotary Tree of Remembrance Project Kicks Off Dec. 3
5th Annual Rotary Tree of Remembrance Project Kicks Off Dec. 3
As the holiday shopping season kicks in, visitors to Pensacola’s Cordova Mall will find the 5th Annual Rotary Tree of Remembrance. Benefitting several local charities, this fundraiser kicks off with an opening ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in the mall’s food court. The Tate High School choir will provide sounds of the … read more
Gulf Breeze Council to vote on utility rate hike
Gulf Breeze Council to vote on utility rate hike
The City of Gulf Breeze is expected to increase service rates for South Santa Rosa Utility System customers during its November 6 city council meeting. The proposed 5.2-percent increase is an additional 3.7 percent over the approved annual CPI 1.5-percent increase. The rate hike will provide a roughly $200,000 “operating margin,” and the city says … read more
County asks state to consider reducing bear population
County asks state to consider reducing bear population
A 475-pound bear, pictured, was shot and killed October 20 in Navarre. A second bear was also shot and killed October 27 near Blackwater River State Forest. According to FWC, shooting a bear is a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine and/or 60 days in jail along with six months probation. Santa Rosa County … read more
Santa Rosa Tourism receives additional $150K from BP
Santa Rosa Tourism receives additional $150K from BP
Santa Rosa County is receiving an unexpected additional allocation of $150,000 from the BP Gulf Seafood and Tourism Promotion Fund, and the extra money will be used to target out-of-state visitors through advertising in Georgia, Tennessee and Arkansas and for brochures. The Gulf Seafood and Tourism Promotion Fund has been distributed to affected areas along … read more
