Signgate – the fate of the Navarre Beach welcome sign isn’t over yet
Signgate – the fate of the Navarre Beach welcome sign isn’t over yet
Despite tomorrow’s planned protest calling for the return of two “historic” welcome signs at the foot of Navarre Beach Bridge, Santa Rosa County Commissioners today decided to move forward with existing plans to install new signage at the site. According to county staff, the two new signs, which promote the county’s rebranding as “Florida’s Most … read more
New Navarre Beach signs to stay – protest planned
New Navarre Beach signs to stay – protest planned
Despite public outrage on social media, Santa Rosa County Commissioners this morning decided not to change plans to install two new welcome signs at U.S. 98 and Navarre Beach Causeway. In response, protesters have planned a demonstration Friday at the site. Additionally, some residents are erecting yard signs around the community. Those signs depict a picture … read more
Local brokerage featured in HGTV’s ‘Beach Hunters’ episode
Local brokerage featured in HGTV’s ‘Beach Hunters’ episode
HGTV teamed up Levin Rinke Realty, the #1 independent real estate company in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Pensacola Beach, to bring you the story of a newlywed couple finding the perfect waterfront dream home. In this ‘Beach Hunters’ episode the hopeful couple has fallen in love with our small town and seeks a stunning house … read more
County pushes reopening of beach restaurant
County pushes reopening of beach restaurant
County commissioners are pushing for the reopening of a Navarre Beach restaurant which has been vacant since the end of 2015. “We spent three-quarters of a million dollars on advertising tourism to bring people to the beach, and it’s the first thing you see when you come across the bridge,” Commissioner Sam Parker said. So … read more
New beach signage to be erected this week
New beach signage to be erected this week
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, traditional start of the local tourist season, new welcome signage is being installed around Navarre, replacing the former “Florida’s Best Kept Secret” signs. Record-breaking growth in county tourist tax revenue over the past decade supports the change – with income generated by overnight visitors to the county shooting … read more
Let’s go glamping!
Let’s go glamping!
There’s a new, upscale way to go camping in Navarre! A brand new 27-foot Airstream is parked at Santa Rosa RV Resort on U.S. 98 and ready for those who want to go camping but prefer to do so in a more glamorous style called “glamping.” Jill and Scott Christopher, who have earned Airbnb superhost … read more
Retail store planned for Hwy. 87 S
Retail store planned for Hwy. 87 S
A roughly 8,320-square-foot commercial retail store is planned for the southeast corner of the intersection of Hwy. 87 S at Turkey Bluff Road/East Bay Boulevard. The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on Thursday will discuss a variance request from Southeastern Retail Development which would allow metal siding on three sides of the proposed new commercial … read more
New Butterfly House facility planned for Navarre Park
New Butterfly House facility planned for Navarre Park
The Panhandle Butterfly House located inside Navarre Park opened today for its 20th season, and Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson shared the park’s new master plan with attendees. In addition to a new Butterfly House facility, which will be constructed closer to the existing Santa Rosa County Visitor Information Center, the plan also includes … read more
An Open Letter to Commissioner Rob Williamson from the Navarre Area Board of Realtors
Broxson Outdoors weighs in on three-day Snapper season
Broxson Outdoors weighs in on three-day Snapper season
NOAA Fisheries on Tuesday announced that recreational fisherman will only be allowed to catch Red Snapper in federal waters for three days in 2017. The 2017 season will begin Thursday, June 1st and close Saturday, June 3rd. So, if you are like most people and work during the week, or if you have kids in school and can’t … read more
