Playground expansion planned for Tiger Point
Playground expansion planned for Tiger Point
UPDATE: Due to the determination there will be a lack of a quorum on Thursday, commissioners are voting on agenda items today. Santa Rosa County Commissioners this week will discuss approval of a $173,082.80 expansion of the Tiger Point Park playground using District 5 Recreation Funds. The project will include installation of all-inclusive equipment aimed … read more
New beach pavilions coming in 2017
New beach pavilions coming in 2017
Last week Santa Rosa County received an update on plans for a new pavilions and beach accesses within the county-owned Navarre Beach Marine Park. The $1.8 million construction funded through Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill restoration funds is expected to begin in April 2017. Pearce Barrett, Natural Resources Damage Assessment Coordinator for the Florida Department … read more
“Bear Wise” garbage ordinance approved
“Bear Wise” garbage ordinance approved
Property owners and residents in South Santa Rosa County will now be required to take steps to secure their garbage from bears. Santa Rosa County Commissioners this morning approved a “Bear Wise” ordinance, requiring all customers in unincorporated areas south and west of Eglin Air Force Base to place all trash other than yard waste … read more
Utility crews repair raw sewage spill
Utility crews repair raw sewage spill
UPDATE: The following press release was distributed by Holley-Navarre Water System “On Wednesday October 12th at approximately 2:30 pm, local time, Holley Navarre Water System staff discovered a break in the wastewater main that crosses under the culvert at William’s Creek and US Highway 98 in Navarre. The leaking pipe was taken out of service immediately … read more
Registration books closing Tuesday for 2016 General Election
Registration books closing Tuesday for 2016 General Election
Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie A. Villane reminds voters that registration books will close on Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. That will be the last day to register to vote for the General Election to be held on November 8. Florida law mandates registration books close 29 days before an election. New … read more
Commission to discuss moving wastewater treatment plant off island
Commission to discuss moving wastewater treatment plant off island
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this week will discuss the potential transfer of wastewater treatment and utility services from its county-owned Navarre Beach Utilities to Holley-Navarre Water System. Presently the NBU facility located on Santa Rosa Island discharges up to 600,000 gallons of treated effluent into Santa Rosa Sound per day during peak usage periods. “The county’s ultimate goal is to remove … read more
TDC streamlines schedule
TDC streamlines schedule
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council, an advisory board which includes stakeholders in the tourism industry who make recommendations for the use of county bed tax funds to county commissioners, has restructured its committees and meeting schedule. Previously the council had subcommittees in the south end and north end of the county which met … read more
NABOR declares 2017 leadership slate
NABOR declares 2017 leadership slate
They say great leaders are born…and this past week a new crop answered their calling when they were successfully selected as the Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) 2017 governing body. NABOR has long since enjoyed the respect of its members, local government and the community at large. So far this year, they’ve donated $40,000 … read more
Charting a new course for Navarre
Charting a new course for Navarre
Photo credit Amie Williamson District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson doesn’t shy away from addressing tough, controversial issues. He’s aimed at making progress, and people are paying attention. On Tuesday, Williamson hosted a public meeting on the “Heart of Navarre” Tourism Corridor, and an overflow crowd of about 75 people packed the Navarre Visitor Information … read more
Hiring event Friday at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
Hiring event Friday at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution. WHAT: The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking qualified individuals to join our agency. If possible, please bring the following: driver’s license, legible copy of birth certificate, social security card, high school diploma, GED or college transcripts and any … read more
