More than 1,400 sign petition to keep Butterfly House in Navarre Park
More than 1,400 sign petition to keep Butterfly House in Navarre Park
Patrons waiting in line at the Panhandle Butterfly House located in Navarre Park (South Santa Rosa News file photo) Volunteers with Panhandle Butterfly House are concerned about the future of the facility after the County Administrator recommended commissioners approve its relocation to a site owned by a third party. Over the past three days more … read more
Commission shuts down “haphazard” move to revisit Navarre Park improvements loan
Commission shuts down “haphazard” move to revisit Navarre Park improvements loan
More than 30 supporters of Panhandle Butterfly House showed up at today’s Santa Rosa County Commission meeting to support the organization’s planned new facility after Commissioner Sam Parker asked fellow commissioners to revisit last fall’s decision to fund certain Navarre Park improvements. Roughly eight months ago Santa Rosa County Commissioners unanimously approved taking out a … read more
National speaker presents board management workshop in Navarre
National speaker presents board management workshop in Navarre
The Navarre Area Board of REALTORS® today hosted Bob Harris CAE, a nationally recognized speaker on organizational management, for an interactive workshop on best practices for board management. Community leaders, including board members from non-profit organizations such as the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and Santa Rosa Kids House, attended … read more
Board of realtors celebrates success at annual meeting
Board of realtors celebrates success at annual meeting
Lorie Coogle will be installed December 6 as president of the organization. NABOR members packed the room at Stripes Pub & Grill October 19 for the organization’s official Annual General Meeting. Calling the room to order, 2017 President Mark Miller of Century 21 Island View Realty confirmed the slate of candidates for vacant leadership positions … read more
ECWR awaits approval
ECWR awaits approval
This was a special week for the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. Yesterday (after South Santa Rosa News went to press), the non-profit agency found out from Santa Rosa County commissioners if they had approval to build on a 2.28 acre parcel of property in Holley as a future sight for the agency’s new rehab facility/education … read more
A permanent home
A permanent home
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is hoping a vote from the county will help them secure a permanent home in Holley to utilize as a rehabilitation facility/educational center for the animals they rescue on a weekly basis. On Tuesday, members of the non-profit met up on a 5-acre parcel of property in Holley, 2.28 acres … read more