TDC seeking outside guidance
TDC seeking outside guidance
The Santa Rosa County agency responsible for attracting tourists to Navarre Beach is looking for a little outside direction. At its meeting on Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission discussed a plan from the county’s Tourist Development Council to seek request for qualifications — or RFQs — from consultants to help the group develop a … read more
Festival aims to take local industry national
Festival aims to take local industry national
Organizers of an upcoming music festival spotlighting original music by local bands are hoping the event will boost the Pensacola area’s music industry profile nationally. The Gulf Coast Music Festival happens February 20 at East Milton Fairgrounds. It’s being coordinated by local music promoter DarkHorse Productions. Artists include rock, country, jazz and folk musicians. “We … read more
Salon serving as drop-off point for unwanted Mardi Gras beads
Salon serving as drop-off point for unwanted Mardi Gras beads
The fun of Mardi Gras usually stops when you get home. You look at the beads you were so happy to acquire at parades and Mardi Gras celebrations, and generally those beads go into a box in the hallway closet. But a local organization is aiming to keep the good times rolling by collecting those … read more
State monitoring Zika Virus
State monitoring Zika Virus
The State of Florida is currently monitoring the outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus that nearly 20 people have contracted over the last several weeks in the Sunshine State. Last week, Governor Rick Scott directed State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong to issue a Declaration of Public Health Emergency for the counties … read more
City hosting Relay for Life fundraiser
City hosting Relay for Life fundraiser
The City of Gulf Breeze is hosting its 6th annual Chili Lunch on Wednesday, February 17. The annual lunch benefits the local Relay for Life. The lunch will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gulf Breeze City Hall located at 1070 Shoreline Drive in Gulf Breeze. The cost is $5 and includes … read more
Playground installation underway at Holley Park
Playground installation underway at Holley Park
Playground installation is underway at Holley Ball Park, which will serve the families of the area for years to come. Local business owner Donna Harvell is credited with helping initiate the installation of the playground. “This is a wonderful example of how government is meant to work. Mrs. Donna Harvell identified a need for their … read more
Beach owners could be on hook for $5 million in renourishment costs
Beach owners could be on hook for $5 million in renourishment costs
Property owners on Navarre Beach could be responsible for roughly $5 million of a planned beach renourishment project under a funding program discussed Feb. 11 by Santa Rosa County Commissioners. Current plans call for 1.6 million cubic yards of sand to be placed on 4.1 miles of Navarre Beach at a total cost of about … read more
TDC seeks consultant for strategic plan
TDC seeks consultant for strategic plan
The Santa Rosa County agency responsible for attracting tourists to Navarre Beach is looking for a little outside guidance. At its committee meeting on Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss a plan from the county’s Tourist Development Council to seek request for qualifications — or RFQs — from consultants to help the group … read more
TDC seeks consultant for strategic plan
TDC seeks consultant for strategic plan
The Santa Rosa County agency responsible for attracting tourists to Navarre Beach is looking for a little outside guidance. At its committee meeting on Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss a plan from the county’s Tourist Development Council to seek request for qualifications — or RFQs — from consultants to help the group … read more
Chamber to discuss Navarre incorporation
Chamber to discuss Navarre incorporation
Tomorrow morning the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors is expected to discuss incorporation of the community. “We’ll be doing that tomorrow,” Linda Fusco, president of the board said Tuesday morning, following last evening’s chamber member forum & discussion. Daniel Scruggs, owner of Navarre Drywall, attended the Monday forum and … read more
