Gaetz joins race to replace Miller – all eyes on Evers now
Gaetz joins race to replace Miller – all eyes on Evers now
When U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller made the surprise announcement that he would not seek re-election after completing his current eighth term, it started a snowball of growing speculation about which local elected officials might seek his seat — and who might in turn try to fill any resulting vacancies. Political powerhouse and Florida State Senator … read more
Navarre Chamber, Santa Rosa County to adopt lease for Visitor Center space
Navarre Chamber, Santa Rosa County to adopt lease for Visitor Center space
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Santa Rosa County are poised to ink a deal that will keep the chamber in the Visitor Information Center on U.S. 98. The chamber will pay $7,470 annually for the space, or $622.50 per month , according to a proposed lease. Santa Rosa County Commissioners will discuss … read more
Gov. approves record budget with $5.7 m for Navarre Beach renourishment
Gov. approves record budget with $5.7 m for Navarre Beach renourishment
Last night Florida Governor Rick Scott approved Florida’s record-breaking $82 billion budget, which included $7.4 million for projects in Santa Rosa County. “We received funding for projects to help improve our I-10 Industrial Park, restore our beach, improve infrastructure in Holley By The Sea, support our agriculture community and improve our water quality,” Santa Rosa … read more
17-story hotel in works for Navarre Beach
17-story hotel in works for Navarre Beach
Santa Rosa County officials have confirmed that planning and zoning staff held a pre-application meeting this week to discuss a planned 17-story Gulf-front hotel on Navarre Beach. The 1.06-acre parcel eyed for development is located at 8459 Gulf Boulevard, just west of Carribbean Resort and near the construction site of a 7-story Springhill Suites by … read more
Two candidates quit Sheriff’s race
Two candidates quit Sheriff’s race
The race to win the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s seat may have become a bit easier for the agency’s Chief Deputy Bob Johnson. Former longtime Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Hank Shirah, presently the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for Pensacola State College, told South Santa Rosa News yesterday that he is … read more
Destin dentist driving wrong way on Hwy. 98 gets DUI
Destin dentist driving wrong way on Hwy. 98 gets DUI
A Destin dentist who was reportedly so intoxicated she was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 98 last Saturday night was slapped with DUI charges after a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy caught up with the woman near Lighthouse Pointe in Navarre. The driver, Elena Kopko, 42, of Turkey Oak Drive in … read more
“Large grocery” planned for U.S. 98 near West Navarre Primary
“Large grocery” planned for U.S. 98 near West Navarre Primary
A large grocery store and gas station is planned for 18 acres on the north side of U.S. 98 near West Navarre Primary School. And the proposed development could eventually warrant a new traffic signal at Joybrook Road. David Hightower, representing property owner Titan Venture Management, LLC, told South Santa Rosa News he signed a … read more
Navarre Beach Pier operators say the county owes them money
Navarre Beach Pier operators say the county owes them money
Santa Rosa County and the contractor that runs the Navarre Beach Pier are at odds over who owes whom money. The county maintains that the Coastal Concessions owes taxpayers $45,653.95 in unpaid pier admission collections, fines and other fees. While Coastal Concessions says the county owes it more than $143,000 in unexpected start-up costs. On … read more
Can we clone Greg Brown?
Can we clone Greg Brown?
EDITORIAL Santa Rosa County property owners recently received a mailout from the office of Property Appraiser Greg Brown, alerting them about three companies he said “offer you a copy of your deed and property assessment profiles for an exorbitant price.” Brown informed property owners that these businesses gather public information and charge $83 or $89 … read more
Sales tax workshop proposed for April 11
Sales tax workshop proposed for April 11
The Santa Rosa County Commission wants to hear what taxpayers think about funding a new judicial facility that could cost nearly $50 million with a sales tax increase. Commissioners will conduct a public workshop on April 11 at 6 p.m. to discuss a Local Option Sales Tax – or LOST – to fund the courthouse … read more
