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
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
