Two new restaurants coming to South Santa Rosa
Two new restaurants coming to South Santa Rosa
Navarre developer Euby Black has big plans for two restaurants – a steakhouse in Midway and a Shipwreck-themed eatery on Navarre Beach. Progress is already underway in the 5200 block of Gulf Breeze Parkway, location of the former Mustang Sally’s bar on U.S. 98 at Abercrombie Road. Black said the site is a former gas … read more
Marijuana expert to address Santa Rosa commissioners
Marijuana expert to address Santa Rosa commissioners
UPDATE: Commissioners voted Dec. 8 not to move forward with the January presentation by Kuipers Blake. The newly selected Santa Rosa County commission chairman has a lot on his plate starting in January. Rob Williamson, who was selected to serve as the commission chairman on Nov. 15 knew this after watching the election results just … read more
Business powerhouse joins new chamber
Business powerhouse joins new chamber
This week the newly formed Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce got a shot in the arm of its founding membership drive when the Navarre Area Board of Realtors® joined its ranks. “We are excited by their energy and their business-focused mission,” said NABOR Executive Director Angela Campbell. “As an organization, we always enjoy working … read more
GBPD gets new head honcho
GBPD gets new head honcho
There’s a new sheriff in town. After 4 1/2 years serving as the Gulf Breeze Police Chief, Robert Randle hung up his hat last Friday, marking a new milestone for the police department. His replacement? Rick Hawthorne. Randle, who replaced former police Chief Peter Paulding, and served at the department since 1980, passed his responsibilities … read more
Low-housing projects rejected
Low-housing projects rejected
Two developers seeking county contributions for proposed low-income housing developments in South Santa Rosa ignited protests this week from area residents, resulting in rejection by the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners. Many citizens spoke out against the proposed developments at Thursday’s county commission meeting when the board considered two requests for local support … read more
Owners offer to donate former “Jubilee” land to county
Owners offer to donate former “Jubilee” land to county
Next week Santa Rosa County Commissioners will decide whether or not to pursue a roughly 2,700-acre donation of land known as the “Jubilee” property in Pace. The site, which is located north of Berryhill Road and south of Willard Norris Road, was billed in 2007 as the future home of one of the largest planned residential communities … read more
EDITORIAL – Vote no on Amendment 1
EDITORIAL – Vote no on Amendment 1
PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk last Friday surprised the solar industry with the revelation that the company will manufacture rooftop solar tiles which he described as the future of domestic solar power. Gulf Power Company has spent about $2.2 million of its profits to support the Amendment 1 solar initiative. But you should consider voting … read more
68-unit housing development planned for Navarre Beach
68-unit housing development planned for Navarre Beach
Developer Steve Herring is planning a 68-unit housing development called Topaz Beach on 8.5 acres at the west end of South Carolina Street on Navarre Beach. Herring has submitted a variance request to Santa Rosa County, seeking to reduce property setback requirements from 30 feet to 10 feet on the front and to 10 percent … read more
Trump headed back to Pensacola
Trump headed back to Pensacola
Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump is scheduled to make his third appearance in Pensacola Wednesday, Nov. 2. at the Community Maritime Park. The park’s ampitheather will open at 4 p.m., leading up Trump’s 7 p.m. speech, which will be followed by fireworks. Tickets are available via:http://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/pensacola-fl3/
East Bay oyster restoration project complete
East Bay oyster restoration project complete
Around a dozen oyster reefs in East Bay were recently restored through 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill recovery funds. The $5.3 million Oyster Cultch Placement Project is aimed to enhance and improve oyster populations in Pensacola Bay, St. Andrews Bay and Apalachicola Bay. And from September 24 through October 2, about 20,103 cubic yards of … read more
