Funds secured to improve water quality
Funds secured to improve water quality
Last Thursday, Santa Rosa County Commissioners gave a big thumbs up to direct future funding towards improving the quality and preservation of the Santa Rosa Sound. The vote from commissioners will allow the county to pull money from “pot three” of the RESTORE Act, which they will put toward water quality projects within the county, … read more
City approves Alternative FEMA project for Tiger Point Golf Course
City approves Alternative FEMA project for Tiger Point Golf Course
At Monday night’s Gulf Breeze City Council meeting, council members approved the send-off of their FEMA Alternative Project proposal, which could essentially help bring the Tiger Point Golf Course greens and bunkers on the west end back to life. The city was slated to receive a little over $533,202 from FEMA due to damages incurred … read more
Alcohol sales extension set for approval
Alcohol sales extension set for approval
The City of Gulf Breeze held its first reading at Monday’s City Council meeting on their proposal to extend alcohol sales within the city limits to line the times up with the unincorporated parts of Santa Rosa County. The issue was met with little discussion at the Monday night meeting and expected to be approved … read more
City OKs appraisals
City OKs appraisals
At their Monday night City Council meeting, Gulf Breeze councilmembers approved paying Pensacola-based appraisal company Brantley and Associates Real Estate Appraisal Corporation $8,500 to do three appraisals on Tiger Point Golf Course to get an idea on how much the property is worth. After a local approached the city about a group of investors who … read more
City cuts glass pickup
City cuts glass pickup
The City of Gulf Breeze OK’d temporarily halting glass recycling pickup for its residents after its contracted waste hauler changed recycling venues, forcing them to reject glass from their list of accepted recyclables. Allied Waste, the city’s waste hauler, ceased recycling initiatives last year after the private material recovery facility in Escambia County that they … read more
Three in a row for HSH Racing
Three in a row for HSH Racing
It’s starting to sound like a broken record for local racing team HSH Racing after they put another win in the book at Southern Raceway last Saturday. The win marked the team’s third 1st place win in a row and the fifth top win of the racing season in the Pure Stock Division at the … read more
RV park proposed for Navarre Beach
RV park proposed for Navarre Beach
Next week Santa Rosa County Commissioners will discuss a request to amend a lease on Navarre Beach Property to allow for an RV park. According to county staff, the property is located on the north side of Gulf Boulevard near the hotel construction. Developer Ron Ward made the request on behalf Chris Ferrar, leaseholder of … read more
Gulf Breeze asks county to eliminate most of the conditions it agreed to for Tiger Point sewer permit
Gulf Breeze asks county to eliminate most of the conditions it agreed to for Tiger Point sewer permit
On Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss a request from the City of Gulf Breeze to modify the permit the county issued in 2012 for the city’s use of the Tiger Point Golf Course as a sewage treatment facility. Commissioners are scheduled to discuss the issue at Monday’s committee meeting, set for 9 … read more
New chamber of commerce forming
New chamber of commerce forming
In the wake of a lawsuit, declining membership, budgetary woes and internal strife at the existing Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, a brand new chamber is in the works. The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce was registered August 1 with the Florida Division of Corporations. Organizers also created a related non-profit foundation. Although … read more
Chamber budget strained
Chamber budget strained
The loss of around 70 members over the past year has contributed to a budget shortfall for the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. The organization’s June 2016 profit and loss statement shows a $45,228.58 year-to-date loss. Linda Fusco, board chairman, noted the organization is still awaiting BP grant money for Fun Fest, which took place … read more
