Utility seeks proposals to lease Hidden Creek restaurant facility
Utility seeks proposals to lease Hidden Creek restaurant facility
The Club at Hidden Creek and Holley-Navarre Water System, Inc announce an opportunity for a qualified individual or business entity to submit a proposal to lease the restaurant, bar and event facility located at 3070 PGA Boulevard in Navarre for the sole purpose of operating a public restaurant, and catering events and weddings. Proposal documents … read more
New Director of School Safety “very qualified” for job
New Director of School Safety “very qualified” for job
Former Santa Rosa County Emergency Management Plans Chief Daniel Hahn was recently named the first Director of School Safety for Santa Rosa County public schools. The newly created designation of a Director of School Safety was mandated by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, which resulted from the February 14 Parkland School … read more
Commissioner Rob Williamson to host Fourth Annual County-wide Listening Tour
Commissioner Rob Williamson to host Fourth Annual County-wide Listening Tour
Commissioner Rob Williamson, District 4, is hosting his fourth annual county-wide listening tour this summer. Residents are encouraged to attend one of five meetings, held at a variety of times and locations, to discuss issues that impact the county as a whole: District 1 – Pace Community Center 5976 Chumuckla Highway in Pace … read more
Amberjack and gray triggerfish season reopens August 1
Amberjack and gray triggerfish season reopens August 1
Greater amberjack and gray triggerfish reopen to recreational harvest in Gulf waters Aug. 1 The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters Aug. 1. The amberjack season will remain open through Oct. 31 in state waters. The triggerfish season will remain open through Dec. 31 in … read more
County approves RFP for spec building at I-10 Industrial Park
County approves RFP for spec building at I-10 Industrial Park
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners last week directed to advertise a request for proposals (RFP) for the construction of a 50,000 sq. ft. spec building in the Northwest Industrial Park at I-10. The move is aimed to attract more industry to the county. “One of the key insights we have learned … read more
Senator Broxson and Representative White to host Criminal Justice Reform Roundtable
Senator Broxson and Representative White to host Criminal Justice Reform Roundtable
Florida District 1 Senator Doug Broxson and State House District 2 Representative Frank White will host a July 31 Criminal Justice Reform Roundtable. Organizers say the goal of the event is to assemble representatives from a variety of agencies and organizations that have a role in the administration of criminal justice policy. Law enforcement agencies … read more
Hughes receives prestigious Air Force Association award
Hughes receives prestigious Air Force Association award
Tony Hughes, NW Florida Market President for Beach Community Bank, has been named this year’s recipient of General Lewis H. Brereton Award from The Air Force Association (Florida). The award is presented to the civilian Florida resident who has made the most significant contribution to airpower during the past year or over a multiyear period. … read more
Local teacher to be featured in PBS learning series
Local teacher to be featured in PBS learning series
Award-winning educator Charlene Mauro, founder of the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, announced Tuesday that she will be a featured teacher in PBS Learning Media’s Shape of Life. Earlier this year Mauro was named Environmental Educator of the Year by Sea World. It’s one of many accolades she has received during her two decades as … read more
Search underway for missing kayaker off Navarre Beach
Search underway for missing kayaker off Navarre Beach
Photo of overturned kayak courtesy of Fly the Boat Navarre businessman Jeff Bell, owner of Fly the Boat, around 3:15 p.m. yesterday spotted an overturned kayak off Navarre Beach. A county lifeguard retrieved the unmanned kayak, prompting a search for what appeared to be a missing angler. “The kayak was loaded down with fishing equipment,” said … read more
2018 Florida military-friendly guide released
2018 Florida military-friendly guide released
Governor Rick Scott today announced the release of the 2018 Florida Military-Friendly Guide. The annual guide, created by the Florida Defense Support Task Force, offers a summary of Florida’s laws, programs and services benefiting military service members and their families. The guide also highlights Florida’s low tax and financial advantages, educational benefits, professional licensure opportunities … read more
