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
Broxson to speak about legislative session at Greater Navarre Chamber Breakfast
Broxson to speak about legislative session at Greater Navarre Chamber Breakfast
The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce today announced Florida Senator Doug Broxson will be guest speaker at the group’s June 9 monthly breakfast. Broxson plans to speak about local issues related to the current legislative session, such as Triumph Gulf Coast funding, an additional homestead exemption proposed for the 2018 ballot and Garcon Point Bridge. … read more
Celebrate Earth Day with our waterways
Celebrate Earth Day with our waterways
After a fairly skimpy winter this year, Spring is definitely here. The pear trees are in full bloom, the pollinators are abundant and busy, and the birds are in chase as they work on their new families. No wonder we celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. Our planet is at its freshest, most hopeful … read more
New ice cream shop and Escape Zone 60 headed to Navarre
New ice cream shop and Escape Zone 60 headed to Navarre
East Navarre will soon have two new businesses. IC Station, a stir-fry ice cream shop, and Escape Zone 60, a fun, one-hour group experience are both opening soon in Palm Tree Plaza. IC Station will officially open Thursday, April 20. It’s located in the former Dippin’ Dots site. Business hours will be 12 noon until … read more
Local celebrity chefs help Greater Navarre Chamber’s “Lunch for a Cause”
Local celebrity chefs help Greater Navarre Chamber’s “Lunch for a Cause”
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson will be one of several special guest chefs at the first-ever “Lunch for a Cause” hosted by the Greater Navarre Chamber. Other local celebrity chefs for the event include Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy and Tony Alexander, Greater Navarre Area Chamber CEO. “The event is … read more
Extraordinary Santa Rosa mom turning 105 Easter Sunday
Extraordinary Santa Rosa mom turning 105 Easter Sunday
Jewell Wells Golden, a native of the Holley-Navarre area who in 1974 was named Florida’s Mother of the Year, will be celebrating her 105th birthday on Easter. Jewell Frances Wells was one of eight children born to William Jasper and Lovie Wells. Because there was no school in the Holley-Navarre area at the time, her father sent her to … read more
Blues circle Navarre before joining French flight team
Blues circle Navarre before joining French flight team
The Blue Angels around 6:45 p.m. circled over Navarre Beach Fishing Pier about 3 times. Shortly thereafter, the Patrouille Acrobatique de France, a French aerobatic demonstration team arrived, joining the Blues. The flight teams then flew to NAS Pensacola from which some observers were able to see red, white and blue smoke trails.
