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HCA Florida Healthcare facilities in Northwest Florida to host Crush the Crisis prescription drug taTuesday, October 21, 2025HCA Florida Healthcare facilities to host Crush the Crisis prescription drug take-back day Oct. 25~Multiple sites to collect unused prescription medication to combat drug misuse~ HCA Florida Healthcare locations in Northwest Florida are hosting Crush the Crisis prescription drug collections Saturday, Oct. 25, to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, October 21, 2025Find a full video project overview linked in the graphic above. Santa Rosa County completes $4 million drainage improvements in Ranchettes subdivision Santa Rosa County has completed a major drainage improvement project in the Ranchettes subdivision aimed at reducing flooding and improving stormwater management. The nearly $4 million project was funded ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityTuesday, October 21, 2025SRCAS to Host Community Cat Day on Thursday, Oct. 23 Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting a Community Cat Day for Santa Rosa County residents on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Up to 50 stray/feral cats will be accepted for free spay and neutering through community cats program ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
Monday, October 20, 2025Why Join NowConsumers plan to spend nearly half (46%) of their holiday budget on gift cards. Gift cards are economically resilient, and even with tight budgets holiday spending is projected to rise ~8%, driven in large part by Gen Z. That’s real money your business can capture—if you’re part of our #ShopNavarreFirst E‑Gift Card program.When community members buy the #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card, ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber.png)
Monday, October 13, 2025I wanted to share a quick update on the Navarre Chamber's advocacy efforts regarding the Navarre Beach Bridge Project.Today, the Navarre Chamber sent a thank-you email to Commissioner Eddington recognizing his recommendation at last week's Commission Meeting to pause the Navarre Beach toll proposal and move forward with the PD&E Study for the Navarre Beach Bridge Project. We expressed our ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Monday, October 13, 2025Help us welcome Joelle Espina to the Elite Realty family! Joelle brings the perfect mix of calm, confidence, and care to every real estate journey. Her clients love her no-pressure approach, clear communication, and how she always makes the process feel effortless. She has a big heart for first-time buyers and military families, guiding them through moves, milestones, and everything in between. ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Sunday, October 12, 2025The community is invited to celebrate the re-opening of the Little Red School House Teacher Supply Depot South with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Event Details Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Time: Ribbon Cutting at 7:45 a.m. Location:5839 Gulf Breeze Parkway Light refreshments will be served. Families, community partners, and supporters are encouraged to attend and cheer on Santa Rosa ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, October 09, 2025The Navarre Krewe of Jesters is gearing up for another exciting Navarre Beach Mardi Gras season and is looking for fun, energetic individuals to join the celebration! Membership applications are now open for the 2026 Mardi Gras season, and everyone interested in joining the Navarre Krewe is invited to attend the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarre ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release.jpg)
Monday, October 06, 2025Dear Navarre Beach Area Chamber Members,This morning, we shared an important letter with our elected officials about the urgent need to initiate the Navarre Beach Bridge PD&E (Planning, Design & Environmental) Study. I’m sharing the letter with you because advocacy should be a two-way street. We elect policy makers at the local, county, state, and national levels to work on our behalf, and their ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseThursday, October 02, 2025Santa Rosa BOCC Regular MeetingThursday, Oct. 9 at Administrative Complex in Milton The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a commission regular meeting in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Thursday, Oct. 9. The commission regular meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. See the interactive agenda with backup supporting documents ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
Wednesday, October 01, 2025The Navarre Chamber Holiday Committee is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new tradition for the Navarre area: Holiday Open House Weekend, happening Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16, 2025. This community-wide event invites all locally owned and operated businesses—both Chamber members and non-members—to participate by hosting a Holiday Open House during the weekend. ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, October 01, 2025October 1, 2025DOH-Santa Rosa Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Contact:Kim FischerPio.chd57@flhealth.gov850-564-2261 Milton, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread important health education and encourage women to receive regular screenings to promote early detection ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityWednesday, October 01, 2025Impacts would include less funding for small business, travel delays, and ripple effects in communities across America.READ MORECategories: Community, Press ReleaseMonday, September 29, 2025Public input sought for RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan Amendment #3 Santa Rosa County welcomes public input and review of the third proposed amendments to the Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) that was initially accepted by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Gulf Coast Restoration in May 2017 and was first amended in September 2019. A second amendment was ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseMonday, September 29, 2025Tourism to Gulf Islands National Seashore contributes 514M to local economies New report shows visitor spending impacts Release Date: September 29, 20205Stephenie Sztendera, Stephenie_Sztendera@nps.gov GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- A new National Park Service report shows that 7.8 million visitors to Gulf Islands National Seashore in 2024 spent $411 million in communities near the park. A total of ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Monday, September 15, 2025Happy Monday!Just a reminder: TODAY is the deadline to reserve your Sponsor/Vendor Space for this Saturday's 4th Annual "Treasure Your Health, Wellness, Weather & Education" Community Resource Fair at Navarre High School (9 am - Noon). CLICK HERE to More Details! And, it's time to RSVP for this Friday's Commerce & Coffee where we will be recognizing our LEGACY PARTNERS (20+ year ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, ChamberThursday, September 11, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESanta Rosa County Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors Chairman: Mike JohnsonLeadership Santa Rosa Begins New Chapter as Independent 501(c)(3) OrganizationSanta Rosa County, FL – September 9, 2025 – For nearly 40 years, the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce has been the driving force behind Leadership Santa Rosa (LSR), nurturing the program from its inception into a ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, September 11, 2025Our recent educational event highlighted risks and impacts of online activity, including screen time in general. Whether you were able to join us live and need a refresher on the many powerful points that our expert panelists shared, or if you weren’t able to attend, the recording is available HERE. Feel free to share the link with others: parents, grandparents, guardians, youth leaders, ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Press ReleaseThursday, August 28, 2025CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASECategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 26, 2025Santa Rosa County Navarre Community Access RoadProject Development and Environmental (PD&E) StudyVirtual Project UpdateThe public is invited to participate and provide comments Santa Rosa County is undergoing a PD&E Study in an effort to create a Navarre Community Access Road. A virtual project update is currently available online at ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Friday, August 22, 2025Navarre, FL – September 27, 2025 – Get ready to laugh out loud as LIVE at La Sala kicks off its comedy show debut with nationally acclaimed comedian Mitch Fatel, joined by rising comedy star Jordan Garnett. This unforgettable night of stand-up will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CDT at La Sala Event Center (3352 Florida 87, Navarre, FL 32566). Doors open at 6:00 ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
“X Marks the Spot for Community Resources!”at the 4th Annual “Treasure Your Health, Wealth, WellnessThursday, August 21, 2025Navarre, FL – The Navarre community is invited to attend the 4th Annual “Treasure Your Health, Wealth, Wellness & Education: Community Resource Fair” on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to NOON at Navarre High School, 8600 High School Boulevard. This free, family-friendly event will connect residents with valuable local resources, services, and information to support health, financial ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 19, 2025August 2025 4.2% Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 73,000 and the unemployment rate changed little from 4.1% in July. Healthcare and social assistance continued to see job gains as decreases continued in federal government. The labor force participation rate changed little at 62.2%. Average hourly ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 19, 2025Santa Rosa County Navarre Community Access RoadProject Development and Environmental (PD&E) StudyVirtual Project UpdateThe public is invited to participate Santa Rosa County is undergoing a PD&E Study in an effort to create a Navarre Community Access Road. A virtual project update is currently available online at ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityTuesday, August 12, 2025So you've got that business idea. You may not know the first steps, or you may want some guidance on if you're taking the right steps. Let's work with the ideas that have been forming in your head and see if we can make them into a tangible, feasible small business. Attend the Starting a Small Business Workshop hosted on Wednesday, August 13 ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release, Community, EducationTuesday, August 12, 2025Greetings,The Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL) is pleased to announce our next virtual STATEWIDE Campaign School & Community Leadership Training.This 2-part online training school is scheduled for August 27 - 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET) each day.The online training school is highly recommended for candidates and anyone interested in running for local or state ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Press Release, Political
Wednesday, August 06, 2025Tiffany Orner We help recession-proof businesses earn local trust through community engagement, brand activation, and military-connected outreach. Visibility meets impact. August 6, 2025 Strategic community growth doesn’t happen by accident; it’s built with intention. AtIGY6 Company, we specialize in helping brands likeLiveOak Fiberroot deeper into the neighborhoods they serve, with localized ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, August 06, 2025August 2025Tourism InsiderBright News from the Tourist Development Office We’ve seen a strong surge in vacation guide requests over the past year, and we’re excited to announce that our brand-new guide is now available and being distributed to partners across the county. Our year-long study with Downs & St. Germain Research is off to a great start. Since launching on June ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, August 06, 2025MIDNIGHT OIL EDITION 316 RESOURCES & TIPS Price stability + AI tools = smarter back-to-school shopping in 2025 Inflation and tariffs are prompting retailers like Target and Walmart to offer price freezes and leverage AI-powered personal shopping assistants to attract value-seeking back-to-school shoppers. Discover how these big retail trends can help your small business connect with ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 05, 2025Balanced Growth for a Stronger FuturePlanning for Santa Rosa County with Victor Dover Information provided by CivicCon Santa Rosa County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida, and the growth isn’t slowing down. How can we welcome new residents while preserving the quality of life that ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CTTired of repetitive tasks eating up your time? Transform your workflow and boost your productivity with our webinar this September, "Learn AI with Jenni Arnold - Create Smarter Workflows." Discover how to streamline content creation, automate tedious workflows, and implement AI tools that help you focus on what really matters. This session ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Education
Friday, August 01, 2025Hello Friends of Magdalene’s: A recent study estimates that 200,000 people were sex trafficked in Florida last year. Our children are at risk . . . yes, right here in our Escambia and Santa Rosa communities. These are facts that we at Magdalene’s cannot ignore. I’d like to invite you to an informative, free conference on August 26 or 28 (same conference with 2 date options). Through a ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press ReleaseThursday, July 31, 2025SRCAS to Host Community Cat Day on Thursday, August 7 Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting a Community Cat Day for Santa Rosa County residents on Thursday, August 7, at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Up to 50 stray/feral cats will be accepted for free spay and neutering through community cats program ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityThursday, July 31, 2025Want to launch a business that’s poised for success right now? Get inspired by our list of businesses that will thrive in 2025 and beyond.Share With numerous emerging technologies and shifting consumer needs, 2025 is an ideal year to launch a business. New business applications have skyrocketed from 2.8 million to over 5.5 million in the last 10 years, according to Commerce Institute data, ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityTuesday, July 29, 2025The Florida Chamber of Commerce is already building next year’s Florida Business Agenda to ensure the right things get done (and ensure the wrong things don’t) in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., and your input is requested. Please take a moment to share your views on Florida’s current business environment and what the legislative and regulatory priorities should be to make Florida even more ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, July 29, 2025Balanced Growth for a Stronger FuturePlanning for Santa Rosa County with Victor Dover Information provided by CivicCon Santa Rosa County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida, and the growth isn’t slowing down. How can we welcome new residents while preserving the quality of life that makes this community special? Join Victor Dover, previous ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseMonday, July 28, 2025Help Shape Santa Rosa County's Local Mitigation StrategyInformation booth will be available at the August 14 Milton Farmers Market at Turtle Fountain on Elmira Street Santa Rosa County is updating its Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and needs community input. This important plan helps identify and reduce risks from both natural and man-made hazards that could affect ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EconomicMonday, July 28, 2025Santa Rosa County August 2025 Public Meetings All Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Marine Advisory Board Meeting - August 5, 5 p.m. Blackwater Soil & Water Conservation District Regular Board ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Monday, July 28, 2025Join Us for the 2025 Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair Hosted by Santa Rosa County Economic Development & CareerSource Escarosa CareerSource ESCAROSA, in partnership with Santa Rosa Economic Development, presents the 2025 Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. The career fair will take place from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 at the Santa Rosa County ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Friday, July 25, 2025OPEN HOUSE July 27th from 1pm-3pmUnder Construction!!All brick 5 Bedroom, 3 full Baths, 2236 square foot home in East Navarre.No HOA. This split floor plan home features a spacious great room, dining area and a large kitchen with granite counter tops, soft close cabinet drawers, tile backsplash, smooth top stove, built-in microwave and dishwasher.CLICK HERE for More DetailsCategories: Community, Press ReleaseThursday, July 24, 2025MIDNIGHT OILEDITION 314 RESOURCES & TIPSTop budget-building strategiesA well-structured budget is key for maintaining financial health and driving sustainable company growth. Here's a step-by-step guide to build your small business budget, complete with tools and expert tips for best practices. Level up your product descriptions using AIWriting product descriptions is a time-consuming yet ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, July 24, 2025Ahoy, Mateys! It’s Time for the 2025 Pirate Bash! Grab your pirate hats, polish your boots, and get ready for a swashbuckling night of fun, food, and fundraising — all to support the 2026 Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade and our Navarre High School Scholarship Program!Event Highlights: BBQ Feast Fit for a Pirate Crew – Savory pork and chicken with all the trimmings. BYOB – We’ll ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, July 23, 2025We are excited to invite you to be part of something meaningful—the formation of the Kiwanis Club of Navarre, a new service club focused on improving our community one child at a time. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world by serving children and their communities. Locally, this means helping schools, supporting youth programs, and empowering families ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Press Release
Sunday, July 20, 2025&##128293; Save the Date! &##128293; Grillin’ in the Breeze 2026 &##128197; Saturday, April 25, 2026 &##128205; Shoreline Park, Gulf Breeze ⏰ 11 AM – 2:30 PM Get ready for sizzling grills, mouthwatering bites, and fun for the whole family — all in support of local students and teachers! &##127789;&##127926;&##127828; Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for ticket info, Grillin’ team ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Press ReleaseSunday, July 20, 2025These donations will go to Silver Sands school, Walton and Okaloosa Academies as well as the ESE classrooms in the counties, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton! Thank you for any and all assistance!Categories: Community, Press Release, EducationWednesday, July 16, 2025Santa Rosa County Animal Services Joins NBCUniversal Local's ‘Clear the Shelters’ Pet Adoption and Donation CampaignMonthlong Initiative to Promote Animal Welfare for Ninth Consecutive Year from August 1 to 31 Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2025 Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 1 to 31. Adoption ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityTuesday, July 15, 2025July 2025 4.1% The unemployment rate changed little from 4.2% and nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June. Healthcare and state government saw job gains, and decreases in federal government continue. The labor force participation rate decreased little by 0.1 percentage points to 62.3%. ...read moreCategories: Economic, CommunityTuesday, July 15, 2025The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes permanent, pro-growth tax reforms designed to boost American small businesses.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which President Trump signed into law on July 4, will avert the largest automatic tax increase in American history at the end of this year, when many of the historic reforms from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) were set to expire. READ ...read moreCategories: Economic, CommunityTuesday, July 15, 2025From Retirement to Retail Triumph Alan Mandel and Judy Moldovan, once retirees in Pensacola, transformed their golden years into an entrepreneurial success story with AJ's Market & Ice Cream at Southtowne. What started as a desire to preserve the "Mom and Pop Shop" spirit quickly became a beloved community staple, earning them a national award. Their triumph stems from smart planning—saving ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EducationFlorida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2025 How They Voted, Distinguished Advocates, and Legislative ReTuesday, July 15, 2025Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2025 How They Voted, Distinguished Advocates, and Legislative Report Card Learn how 159 legislators voted through the 2025 Legislative Session, which legislators received the Florida Chamber’s Distinguished Advocate Award, what passed, what didn’t, and what remains unfinished business. Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2025 How They ...read moreCategories: Political, Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, July 08, 2025Santa Rosa BOCC Tentative Budget WorkshopThursday, July 10, 1 p.m. at Administrative Complex in Milton The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a tentative budget workshop in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Thursday, July 10 at 1 p.m. See the agenda and backup supporting documents. This meeting will be streamed live and archived ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Monday, July 07, 2025United Way of West Florida is looking for volunteers to assist with Stuff the Bus! Each year, we partner with Santa Rosa County School District by hosting a school supply drive. The supplies that are collected go directly to the school district for distribution. It is to ensure students have the supplies they need for a successful school year. Volunteers are needed on July 24, 8am-6pm, at the ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunitySaturday, July 05, 2025We are excited to announce the 11th Annual Building Homes for Heroes: Bowling for a Cause event, proudly hosted by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors and presenting partners. As we prepare for this impactful fundraiser, we are reaching out to request your support through a donation of a raffle or auction items (gift cards, baskets, any items - with your business card attached)—or 100 swag ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseSanta Rosa County Commissioner Eddington achieves the Advanced County Commissioner Level II DesignatThursday, July 03, 2025Santa Rosa County Commissioner Eddington achieves the Advanced County Commissioner Level II DesignationRay Eddington earns the highest designation of local government education program Santa Rosa County Commissioner Ray Eddington was presented with the Advanced County Commissioner Level II (ACC II) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseThursday, July 03, 2025July 2025 Weather Layoffs with a Digital Go-BagUnexpected layoffs can strike anytime. Don't get caught unprepared! Learn how a digital go-bag—your career essentials—ensure you're ready to bounce back effectively into the job market. Dress to Impress: Tips for Choosing an Interview OutfitYou landed the interview—now make ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release.jpeg)
Thursday, July 03, 2025RSVP Now – Space is Limited!Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mVpNgDVnSBKVqIfhtnAq9w Tuesday, July 8 7:00 PM CST Join us anywhere in the world via Zoom FREE ——————————— A free masterclass blending food, herbs, and energy healing for true seasonal wellness&##128293; Feeling drained by summer heat and humidity? Living on the Emerald Coast and noticing chronic symptoms ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, July 01, 2025REMINDER: Fourth of July Santa Rosa County holiday closures and fireworks safety The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day:Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system, veterans services, animal services, extension services and the Central Landfill. Santa Rosa County Animal Services ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
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Sunday, May 11, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 12, 2025&##128227; Navarre Chamber Now Accepting Applications for “Navigators Crew” Chamber Members Invited to Join a High-Impact Volunteer Leadership Program Navarre, FL – The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for its newly revitalized Navarre Chamber Navigators Crew! All current Chamber Members interested in ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
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