Feb 1, 2022
Property near old Moors golf course slated for development
SNS Realty Inc. plans to create a development of homes and commercial property near the Moors Golf and Racquet Club between Moors Oaks Drive and Avalon Boulevard, according to SNS Managing Broker Rodney Sutton.
Feb 1, 2022
Santa Rosa science station students need funding for trip to aid coral reefs
The Station began their fundraising in the summer of 2021 before they even knew they would be selected. The selection process was rigorous and very competitive.
Feb 1, 2022
Discussion of Coldwater Creek RV park pushed to March due to septic worries
The location of the potential RV Park is next to Coldwater Creek just off Hutchins Road in Milton, which citizens like Nathan Green oppose the location. “To put a commercial property on the Coldwater Creek, one of this county’s best natural resources, sounds a bit crazy,” said Green, owner of 60 acres immediately adjacent to the subject property.
Feb 1, 2022
Gaetz, local leaders push forward with military housing allowance increase
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and several community leaders recently announced the final passage of resolutions supporting an increase in the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for military service members in Florida’s First District. The resolutions were introduced and passed in Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, and Walton County. In 2021, it was […]
Feb 1, 2022
‘Healthy conversation’ leads to compromise on Pace subdivision
The commissioners passed without objection allowing developers to open-cut parts of Sterling Way and Bell Lane to provide proper drainage to a future 868-home subdivision, but not before accepting the head engineer’s changes.
Jan 30, 2022
Gaetz nominates 3 Pace High School students to service academies
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) recently announced his 2022 service academy nominations for Florida’s First Congressional District. Gaetz nominated the following local students:
Jan 30, 2022
Santa Rosa Chamber honors local business leaders in annual awards lunch
The 85th Annual Leadership Awards & Installation Lunch for The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce annual awards luncheon was held Jan. 21. Here are some of the business and community leaders honored during the luncheon.
Jan 29, 2022
Three key county employees resign
After several months of relative stability, Santa Rosa County is again facing staffing challenges, with three of its top employees resigning in the last few weeks.
James Cook, the interim head of Public Works, Chris Phillips, the head of Development Services, and Erica Grancagnolo, the associate director of the Economic Development agency have all resigned.
Jan 29, 2022
Dr. Katie Hudon among 4 women named Pinnacle Award winners
Dr. Kathleen “Katie” Hudon is one of four women along the Emerald Coast who received the Pinnacle Award. The Pinnacle Award is a recognition bestowed on Florida women of distinction and influence who have achieved both professionally and in community service. Hudon, a native of Santa Rosa County, works at Pensacola State College as Director […]
Jan 28, 2022
Milton’s Hall’s Hardware has been a local fixture since 1960
There aren’t many places left across America where you can purchase any hard-to-find hardware items, find unusual gifts, or pick up a jar of local honey, but Milton is home to one of them.