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
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
Mardi Gras madness
Mardi Gras madness
The Krewe of Jesters’ 30th Annual Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade will kick off at 1 p.m. this Saturday on Navarre Beach. This year’s theme is “Movies from 1986.” The parade takes place on Gulf Boulevard, starting at Arkansas Street and ending at Navarre Beach Marine Park. Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office will close Navarre Beach … read more
Holley by the Sea flood relief estimated at $86 million
Holley by the Sea flood relief estimated at $86 million
Fixing Holley by the Sea’s flooding problems will take $86 million worth of drainage projects, according to a recent study. County engineering consultant Baskerville Donovan presented results from the study, begun in 2013, at Monday’s Commission meeting. Engineers looked at 350 streets, 650 intersections, 8100 acres, 10,000 homes and businesses, and 9 primary drainage basins. … read more
Nowling steps into long awaited position
Nowling steps into long awaited position
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) recently selected a new president who is taking a set of her own ideas to strengthen the organization within the community. Amity Nowling was nominated by former NABOR president Bob Hartley to serve as the president for the organization this year. NABOR’s board of directors approved the nomination … read more
