Historical Society seeks “old timers”
Historical Society seeks “old timers”
Do you or your relatives have stories, photographs or memories of our area from days gone by? Well, the Holley-Navarre Historical Society wants to hear from you. The society is seeking volunteers to help interview long-time residents for a planned future book of local history. The group also hopes to one day start a museum … read more
Acclaimed Navarre teacher wins prestigious award
Acclaimed Navarre teacher wins prestigious award
After nearly two decades as an educator, award-winning Navarre marine science teacher Charlene Mauro, is still fired up about helping students learn and receiving recognition for blazing new trails in the field. “As I approach twenty years in teaching, I still love it as much as I did in the beginning,” Mauro said. The National Marine Educator’s Association recently … read more
Pro-sales tax group urges creation of citizens panel to oversee tax issues
Pro-sales tax group urges creation of citizens panel to oversee tax issues
A new citizens group that wants Santa Rosa County voters to support an increase in the sales tax to fund a new courthouse and other projects is asking the County Commission to make the process as transparent as possible. Ed Carson, Pace resident and chairman of a political committee called Moving Santa Rosa Forward, urged … read more
Extend pier contract or seek new proposals?
Extend pier contract or seek new proposals?
Santa Rosa County Commissioners could decide this month whether to extend the current contractor’s right to operate the Navarre Beach Gulf Pier or seek new proposals from other companies. Coastal Concessions has held the contract to operate the pier and adjoining store/restaurant since Jan. 1, 2014. That contract expires on Dec. 31, 2016. “The contract … read more
Tough Mudder a “big win” for tourism – $1.5 m economic boost for county
Tough Mudder a “big win” for tourism – $1.5 m economic boost for county
A study by the University of West Florida’s Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development shows the 2016 Tough Mudder event generated a regional economic impact of nearly $2.8 million. “The Haas Center report confirms what most of us already knew, the Tough Mudder event was unquestionably a big win for our county … read more
Candidates have their say
Candidates have their say
The Santa Rosa Women’s Republican Club hosted a June 28 candidates forum for the Republican candidates for Santa Rosa County Sheriff at the Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre. Candidates Bob Johnson and Robert “Robby” Way attended the forum, where the two men were given an opportunity to answer questions from the club and also … read more
Executive director leaving utility
Executive director leaving utility
Holley-Navarre Water System President Bien May has confirmed that the board accepted the resignation of Executive Director Billy Sublett. “At this time we’re not planning to fill the position,” May said. “We are going to spread out his duties.” According to May, the future plans for the executive director position are unknown at this time. … read more
EDITORIAL: Stop dirty politics
EDITORIAL: Stop dirty politics
The always classy Santa Rosa Federated Republican Women’s group hosted a debate Tuesday between Republican candidates for Santa Rosa County Sheriff. These well-heeled and well-informed ladies provided an informative forum to learn more about each candidate. The debate was moderated by Yvonne Harper, who is exceptionally knowledgeable about local politics and government operations at the … read more
No advisories for local waters
No advisories for local waters
Following an erroneous report by an Georgia television station about water advisories at Florida Panhandle beaches, local tourism officials prompted the Florida Department of Health’s Escambia County office to issue a statement affirming there are no advisories for local waters. “Escambia County currently does not have any advisories issued for local marine waters. This week’s and last week’s sampling did not … read more
NABOR announces candidate endorsements
NABOR announces candidate endorsements
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors today announced their endorsements for several local races. According to Association Executive, Angela Campbell, after NABOR hosted a forum, the following candidates received the nod from NABOR: Bob Johnson – Santa Rosa County Sheriff Stan Colie Nichols – Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Sam Parker – Santa Rosa County Commissioner … read more
