Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Photos courtesy Jon Becker Team True Blue, a local sharkfishing group, has done it again. Yesterday Joe Rupiper Jr, a snowbird who stays at Summerwind Condos, reeled in a 10-foot Mako off Navarre Beach. Rupiper had guidance from land-based shark world record holder Earnie Polk, who leads the team of fishermen.
Stabbing update
Stabbing update
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirms one person died as a result of a stabbing incident which occurred when a fight ensued during a “large gathering” of people last night just west of Navarre in the vicinity of Bergren Road and U.S. 98. A second victim was transported to an area hospital. SRSO Spokesman Sgt. … read more
Angels among us
Angels among us
For about ten years the Holley-Navarre Fire Department has supported the Families First program by collecting Angel Tree donations. “It’s a way of helping, giving back,” said HNFD Chief Ron Norton, who said there were 80 angels on the department tree this year. When Navarre businessman Will Goulet of Navarre Auto Repair discovered yesterday there … read more
Gulf Breeze Parade gets grand treatment
Gulf Breeze Parade gets grand treatment
An estimated 3,000 people flocked to Gulf Breeze Proper last Saturday to get just a touch of holiday spirit thanks to the Gulf Breeze Holiday Parade. The theme of this year’s parade was “Merry Masquerade,” a theme selected by the Gulf Breeze Parks and Recreation Middle School After School Program. Recently retired Gulf Breeze Police … read more
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
