Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation expenditures
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation expenditures
More documents will be posted soon. Story will be posted Friday.
Hurricane Hunter flight planned this afternoon for Invest 97L
Hurricane Hunter flight planned this afternoon for Invest 97L
Graphic: www.wunderground.com Although Invest 97L has a 90 percent change of further development into Tropical Depression Matthew by this weekend, models suggest the storm will take a sharp northern turn after entering the Southeast Caribbean. Currently sustained winds are 35 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, as of 1 a.m., C.D.T the storm was located … read more
EDITORIAL: Let’s be honest
EDITORIAL: Let’s be honest
When I worked as a spokesperson for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners in 2006-2007, I learned a lot. In fact, I came to know so much about the inner workings of our local government that it transformed me into a watchdog. Toward the end of the 2006 fiscal year I was handed … read more
Citizens speak out against property taxes
Citizens speak out against property taxes
Navarre resident Debbie Gunnoe was one of many residents who addressed county commissioners during last night’s final budget hearing. Notice of a proposed $2.1 million property tax increase published Sept. 14 prompted nearly 50 people to attend Santa Rosa County’s final budget hearing Tuesday night. But despite pleas from the crowd, commissioners approved the levy … read more
Packed house for historic chamber meeting
Packed house for historic chamber meeting
There was a standing-room-only crowd at the Sept. 13 charter membership meeting of the newly formed Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. “The tremendous turnout reinforces our decision to start The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce,” said CEO Tony Alexander. “It’s obvious there is a want and desire for a strong advocate for business … read more
Property tax hike proposed
Property tax hike proposed
At a Sept. 20 public hearing Santa Rosa County Commissioners will decide whether or not to levy a roughly $2.1 million increase in property taxes. Commissioner Chairman Lane Lynchard said the 6.0953 millage rate will remain the same it has been for around eight years. “Any increase in property tax revenue is due to new … read more
Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Law enforcement is on scene at Navarre High School. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Rich Aloy confirms last night SRSO got a tip about “threats of violence.” He could not provide further details at this time. However, Aloy said deputies will be patroling the campus throughout the day. Navarre High School Principal Brian Noack … read more
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
IMPACT 100 announced its 2016 grant finalists today, and two Navarre organizations made the cut. Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, based in Holley, and Navarre Beach Marine Science Station’s Coastal Conservation Corp were selected as finalists. IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local philanthropy group, announced 15 finalists. Ten of those 15 will each receive … read more
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
News about the closure of Holley-Navarre Intermediate School’s playground spread Monday on social media — along with some misinformation. HNIS Principal Beth Mosley confirms the playground has been temporarily closed following a routine inspection. But Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joey Harrell said reports that the playground is “condemned” are not true. Harrell said as per … read more
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
An event started last year by two local businesswomen is turning into an annual effort to help lift up women in our area. Founded by Cherie Rice, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Navarre, and Sarah M. Hasty, a New York Life Insurance Company agent, the 2nd Annual Navarre Women’s Expo … read more
