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Williamson steps down for state run

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Romi White

  • Williamson steps down for state run

    Posted: Thursday, June 23

    Santa Rosa County District 1 Commissioner Jayer Williamson has resigned from his seat to seek state office. Williamson made his announcement to run for the Florida House District 3 seat last year but because his oath of office expires six days past the general election date, it was necessary for him to step down earlier than expected. … read more

    • MSBU for beach could be eliminated

    Posted on June 20, 2016 by Louis Cooper

  • Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson

    MSBU for beach could be eliminated

    Posted: Monday, June 20

    Thanks to unexpected savings in the cost of renourishing Navarre Beach, the MSBU planned to fund a portion of the project could be eliminated. At Monday’s Santa Rosa County Commission meeting, County Engineer Roger Blaylock said the final price of the project should be about $1.8 million less than the anticipated $17.4 million. Sand placement … read more

    • Beach renourishment complete

    Posted on June 19, 2016 by Romi White

  • Beach renourishment complete

    Posted: Sunday, June 19

    Photo courtesy of Kenny Wilder, Florida Master Naturalist, who shot the photo at the west end of Navarre Beach, looking eastward.   Crews from Weeks Marine have completed beach fill at grading for the Navarre Beach renourishment project. According to the county’s June 17 status report,  tomorrow workers are expected to begin breaking down and moving … read more

    • Winner of condo stay announced

    Posted on June 17, 2016 by Romi White

  • Winner of condo stay announced

    Posted: Friday, June 17

    South Santa Rosa News is proud to announce West Virginia resident Melanie Lough as the winner of our 7-day stay at Summerwind Condominiums. When reached Friday  morning, Melanie said she has been vacationing in Navarre every year for several years after discovering the area when a relative was stationed at a local military installation. She … read more

    • 18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding

    Posted on June 17, 2016 by Louis Cooper

  • The Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss the 2016-2017 Tourist Development Office Local Event/Marketing funding at its committee meeting on Monday.

    18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding

    Posted: Friday, June 17

    A total of 18 events and organizations ranging from the Navarre Beach Snowbirds Club to the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society are in line to receive a total of $61,225 in Santa Rosa County tourism promotion funding. The Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss the 2016-2017 Tourist Development Office Local Event/Marketing funding at its committee … read more

    • Traffanstead released on bond

    Posted on June 17, 2016 by Romi White

  • Traffanstead released on bond

    Posted: Friday, June 17

    A Gulf Breeze man facing 75 years in prison for child sex abuse charges was released yesterday on $400,000 bond. Alleged child sex abuse suspect Jason Traffanstead, 39, had a June 9 hearing before Circuit Judge Ross Goodman.  A violation of parole charge, stemming from a previous charge in October 2015 involving corporal punishment of … read more

    • Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge

    Posted on June 16, 2016 by Romi White

  • Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge

    Posted: Thursday, June 16

    Plans for a 100-room hotel proposed for construction on a roughly two-acre site on U.S. 98 near Navarre Beach Bridge are under review by Santa Rosa County. The property consists of two parcels purchased in January by Destin-based 8600 Nav Pkwy, LLC. “I’m not able to say anything,” said Attorney Casey Waterhouse, who serves as … read more

    • Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.

    Posted on June 15, 2016 by Staff reports

  • Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.

    Posted: Wednesday, June 15

    Construction activities will begin at the intersection of U.S. 98 and County Road 399 (East Bay Boulevard) in Santa Rosa County the week of June 20. The $321,000 project includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection.  Motorists can expect lane restrictions, however, there will be no work requiring lane closures between the … read more

    • Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline

    Posted on June 7, 2016 by Staff reports

  • Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline

    Posted: Tuesday, June 07

    Rough surf from Tropical Storm Colin forced two hopper dredges working on the Navarre Beach renourishment project to suspend work Monday and seek temporary shelter in Pensacola Bay.  Waves also over-washed sections of the newly added lower beach berm, trapping water near the shoreline. However, county officials report the storm is not expected to have a long-term … read more