Developer Seeks Multiple Variances for Navarre Town Center
Developer Seeks Multiple Variances for Navarre Town Center
TCs Development Company is asking Santa Rosa County to allow it to establish a Planned Business District (PBD) for its planned Navarre Town Center development in order to provide “more flexibility in the site design of the property,” according to paperwork the company filed April 18 with Santa Rosa County. The proposed area for the … read more
Residence Inn Planned for Navarre Hotel Site
Residence Inn Planned for Navarre Hotel Site
Back in 2016, plans for a hotel on a vacant commercial site were submitted to Santa Rosa County. That hotel was not built, but now new owners are moving forward with similar plans on two land-locked parcels on U.S. 98 near Navarre Beach Bridge. Ownership changed in October 2022 from Jay Patel, owner of 8600 … read more
A Truth Finder in Paradise
A Truth Finder in Paradise
Monthly Column By Chelle Concha, Lead Researcher for Protect Navarre I retired to Navarre in June of 2021. My plan was to simply live and let live. I wanted to enjoy a peaceful existence in paradise, helping in my church community and other community-based organizations. I joined Preserve Navarre, a pro-incorporation group, on October of 2021. … read more
OPINION: Wes Siler is a Liar and Bad for Preserve Navarre
OPINION: Wes Siler is a Liar and Bad for Preserve Navarre
USAF photo Once again Wes Siler, director of the Preserve Navarre pro-incorporation group, is spreading more false information in his effort to push higher taxes & fees and more regulation onto the good people of Navarre through incorporation. The latest victims of Siler the Liar’s tongue are the members of Protect Navarre, a newly formed … read more
Hundreds Join Anti-Incorporation Group
Hundreds Join Anti-Incorporation Group
Around 50 people showed up to the first anti-incorporation meeting, which took place April 16 at Ye Olde Brothers Brewery in Holley. Within two day more than 200 members signed up to join the effort. Photo by Romi White. Organizers were expecting around two dozen people at the April 16 inaugural meeting of a newly … read more
Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to Land Development Code Set for May 8
Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to Land Development Code Set for May 8
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the proposed Land Development Code (LDC) changes from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mon., May 8. The meeting will break from 12-1 p.m. for lunch. The proposed changes, referenced in strikethrough and underline format, along with a white paper for … read more
District 4 Roundtable Meeting Opened to Public
District 4 Roundtable Meeting Opened to Public
Following backlash for legal but unnoticed private meetings, the public is being invited to attend an April 22 roundtable meeting with Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington to discuss issues impacting Navarre. The meeting will take place from 1-3 p.m., Sat., April 22 at the Navarre Visitor’s Center, located at 8543 Navarre Parkway. … read more
Rev. Hamilton Road Designation Sign Unveiling at Second Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Rev. Hamilton Road Designation Sign Unveiling at Second Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Local leader Rev. Murray Hamilton Sr. was recognized posthumously with a road designation in his name during the annual scholarship luncheon held in his honor on March 25. Former House District 3 State Representative Jayer Williamson unveiled the sign during the event, which will be installed marking the portion of U.S. Hwy. 90 between Canal … read more
State Awards $3.35 Million to Four Unincorporated Areas of Santa Rosa
State Awards $3.35 Million to Four Unincorporated Areas of Santa Rosa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $22 million to expand Interet service for Eight Florida communities, including $3.35 million for four unincorporated areas in Santa Rosa County. Per DeSantis’ office, the unincorporated communities of Allentown, Wallace, Chumukla and Pace will receive $3,353,384 in funding to add 357 miles of fiber optic cable to … read more
Navarre Teen Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Threats
Navarre Teen Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Threats
A 13-year-0ld Navarre teen was arrested this week after allegedly making school shooting threats via social media. A warrant was issued for Jackson Jacob Jones’ arrest after multiple students spoke with and provided screenshots to law enforcement. Trish Johnson, an assistant principal at East Bay K-8, was first alerted March 21 by one of her … read more
