New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
The school district owns roughly 46 acres just west of Edgewood Drive in Navarre (outlined triangular parcel). The site could be the future home of a new school facility, although Wyrosdick said no site determination has yet been made. Santa Rosa County District Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick told attendees at yesterday’s Greater Navarre Area Chamber … read more
14 days to seek treatment
14 days to seek treatment
Driving Highway 98 for most of us is a daily challenge. There are many distractions, and even with warnings about texting while driving, I see people doing it every day as I drive back and forth to my office. I also see auto collisions on Highway 98 on a regular basis. Many of us don’t … read more
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office earns international award
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office earns international award
Santa Rosa County Property Appraisers Greg Brown’s office recently earned the International Association of Assessing Officers’ 2016 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award at the organization’s 82nd annual conference held in Tampa. “I am extremely proud of these (employees),” said Brown Thursday morning during a presentation to the Santa Rosa County Commission. According to Brown, the office … read more
County rejects Bear Wise funding
County rejects Bear Wise funding
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday voted to reject $150,000 in state funding for bear-resistant trash cans due to the high cost-share burden it would place on county resident and government. Commissioners decided not to accept a Bear Wise grant because the awarded level would only help a small percentage of households. And those residents … read more
Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Santa Rosa County Grants Director Sheila Fitzgerald on Monday provided county commissioners with an update on grant-funded infrastructure projects totaling more than $12 million. Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which funds 75 percent of projects, there are five open grants focused on stormwater drainage improvements, including three projects in south Santa Rosa. “We expect … read more
Money as debt
Money as debt
As the Central Bank of the United States, The Federal Reserve is no more federal than Federal Express. It took me awhile to digest that. Could a government agency actually be working against it’s own people? Let’s explore that for a bit, shall we? The Federal Reserve System, was created in 1913. It buys our … read more
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Santa Rosa County Commissioners next week are expected to approve a list of ten citizens chosen to represent Santa Rosa County taxpayers on an advisory panel created to help county commissioners decide how to best expend revenues generated by the half-cent local option sales tax for infrastructure voters approved in November. The tax is to … read more
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
PHOTO: “Mama Shirley” pictured with Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Alexander, one of her many adopted sons. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson has taken the first procedural step toward adding the late Shirley Lee Brown’s name to the portion of U.S. 98 previously designated the Warren E. “Charlie” Brown Memorial Highway … read more
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
To say Shirley Brown was a special person would be an understatement. The community is reacting with great sadness to the loss of this kind-hearted woman who became the ambassador for the community, always greeting people with a bright smile and warm hug. Elected officials such as Wendell Hall and Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz called her … read more
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Members of the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation are hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, January 17 to hear presentations from local governments and citizens. Senator Doug Broxson’s office sent out a press release Dec. 20 announcing the hearing, “Delegation members will consider local bills, hear presentations from government entities, and take public testimony on proposals … read more
