Permits approved for $500K Madura Road-Soundside Drive connector path
Permits approved for $500K Madura Road-Soundside Drive connector path
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday are expected to approve soliciting bids for the Godwin Connector Project, a multiuse path connecting Madura Road and Soundside Drive, following the issuance of related state and federal permits. The Godwin Connector Project is planned to be a 1,150 foot long by 10 foot wide multiuse path with 880 … read more
Eglin receives 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award
Eglin receives 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award
The Department of Defense yesterday announced the winners of the 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Winners, including Eglin Air Force Base for Natural Resources Conservation for efforts to save the Gopher Tortoise and restore the habitat and expand the population of the reticulated flatwoods salamander. Eglin during 2017-2018 relocated 1,030 gopher tortoises to avoid … read more
DeSantis requests increased federal cost share following Hurricane Michael upgrade
DeSantis requests increased federal cost share following Hurricane Michael upgrade
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on April 19 sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting an increase in the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent for the remainder of Hurricane Michael recovery. This request follows the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s announcement that Hurricane Michael has been upgraded to a Category 5 … read more
Search continues for missing snorkeler
Search continues for missing snorkeler
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit this morning continued the search for a snorkeler who disappeared Sunday evening off the Destin east jetty. Friends say the 28-year old tourist was with a group of snorkelers when they noticed he was missing during a head count around 6:30 p.m. The OCSO Dive Team searched for … read more
Governor DeSantis speaks at Gulf Power Economic Symposium
Governor DeSantis speaks at Gulf Power Economic Symposium
Governor Ron DeSantis today outlined his economic priorities while speaking at the Gulf Power Economic Symposium in Miramar Beach. The Symposium is focused on strengthening collaboration across Northwest Florida communities and fostering discussions and engagement in community and economic opportunities. “We are taking bold steps to strengthen our economy and create new opportunities for … read more
Marine Science Station awarded $95K grant for water-quality monitoring
Marine Science Station awarded $95K grant for water-quality monitoring
The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station announced today that it has been awarded a roughly $95,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a Santa Rosa Sound water-monitoring project. The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training grant will be coupled with an 18-percent match, totaling $115,000 toward the project, which is titled “Empowering … read more
New restaurant approved for Hidden Creek
New restaurant approved for Hidden Creek
The Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors on Tuesday approved a lease for Black Skimmer Grille to operate at The Club at Hidden Creek. The new restaurant is expected to open by mid-May. “Our goal is to make this place Navarre’s version of Cheers with good burgers and bar food,” said Andrew Suthers, a graduate … read more
County to enforce sign ordinances
County to enforce sign ordinances
Illegal feather flag (left) and snipe signs (right) on county right-of-way Santa Rosa County on Tuesday sent out a request for locals to abide by county sign ordinances. Land Development Code (Article 8) prohibits the use of snipe signs on public property or feather flags on private property. Per county officials, Santa Rosa County’s code … read more
Congressman Gaetz to host Military Academy Night at Navarre High
Congressman Gaetz to host Military Academy Night at Navarre High
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) on Tuesday, April 23 will host the Military Academy Night at Navarre High School in Navarre, Florida. Congressman Gaetz, along with representatives from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, will give presentations regarding the military academy application and nominations process. Congressman Gaetz, his staff, and military representatives will also be … read more
Popular restaurateur considering menu for new eatery planned for Navarre
Popular restaurateur considering menu for new eatery planned for Navarre
Restaurateur Eliseo Gutierrez, who currently owns and operates four Pepito’s Mexican restaurants in Okaloosa County, is currently mulling over menu options for a future restaurant in Navarre. “It’s still too early to say,” Gutierrez said about what might be on the menu, pointing out he recently purchased the property. Santa Rosa County records shows that … read more
