Santa Rosa County May 2024 Public Meetings
Santa Rosa County May 2024 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. Commission Committee - May 6, 8:30 a.m. Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals - May 8, 2:30 p.m. Commission Regular - May 9, 8:30 a.m. Zoning Board Meeting - May 9, 6 p.m. Aviation Advisory Committee - May 15, 5
Santa Rosa BOCC Commission Committee Meeting for May 6th
Santa Rosa BOCC Committee Meeting Mon., May 6 at Administrative Complex in Milton The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a commission committee meeting in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Mon., May 6. The commission committee meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. See the interactive agenda with backup supporting documents for the commission committee meeting. The commission committee meeting will be streamed live and archived online. In lieu of attending the
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SAVE THE DATES: Navarre Beach Clear Bottom Kayak Tour Dates Announced:
SAVE THE DATES: Navarre Beach Clear Bottom Kayak Tour Dates Announced: June 1, 2024 June 15, 2024 June 29, 2024 July 20, 2024 July 27, 2024 All tours will be on Saturday mornings at the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary in the Navarre Beach Marine Park (7:30 am – Noon) More details will be available at a later date. Follow the Navarre Chamber Foundation and the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary for the latest updates and
Creating a Financial Fortress for Small Business Stability
In the dynamic and often unpredictable realm of small business ownership, establishing a resilient financial safety net is a cornerstone for enduring success. This article discusses the pivotal strategies necessary for safeguarding the financial health of your small business, ensuring its growth and sustainability in a competitive market.Develop Comprehensive Cash Flow Projections Initiating a thorough cash flow projection is an indispensable first step. This practice involves meticulously forecasting
Santa Rosa County residents urged to prepare for severe weather
Residents urged to prepare for severe weather Tue., April 9, 2:45 p.m. Santa Rosa County residents are urged to prepare for possible severe weather on Wed., April 10. The National Weather Service in Mobile has provided the following weather update: Severe weather conditions are forecasted for Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night for our area, generally between 4 p.m. - midnight. Santa Rosa County has been placed under an enhanced risk for severe weather.Destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph,
2024 Escambia & Santa Rosa County Transportation Disadvantaged Workshop Survey
2024 Escambia & Santa Rosa County Transportation Disadvantaged Workshop Survey Information provided by Emerald Coast Regional Council/Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization. Community input is valuable to community transportation programs throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa County. Through staffing of Transportation Planning Organizations, the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) also staffs the Local Coordinating boards for each Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) service area, providing
Santa Rosa Citizen Corps: Red Cross Shelter Fundamentals
Red Cross - Shelter Fundamentals The American Red Cross of North Florida is hosting a Shelter Fundamentals and Simulation event on Sat., April 27 from 9:00AM until 12:00PM. The event will be held at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, 5629 Byrom St. in Milton. Potential evacuation shelter volunteers, observers, and partners are welcome. Interested? Please click here to signup. You do not have to be a CERT volunteer to attend, all are welcome. The first hour of the event will be the shelter
Pace Library Closed to Public
Pace Library Closed to Public Due to flooding, the Pace Library is closed to the public. During this closure, the drive through window will remain open. Patrons may place holds online and pick up their holds as well as return items at the drive through window. The window will be open during the library’s normal business hours during this time. Online resources remain available 24/7 from your smart device or computer. All events, including Preschool Storytime and Toddler Time, are cancelled until the
Santa Rosa County holds Public Hearings on April 4
Santa Rosa County holds Public Hearings on April 4 The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission on Thu., Apr. 4 at County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton. Public Hearing - Transportation Impact Fee - 8:30 - 11 a.m. Find the public hearing agenda online. Public Hearing - 1/2 Cent Transportation Surtax - 1 - 3:30 p.m. Find the public hearing agenda online. Persons needing special accommodations to participate in a public hearing should call the county's risk
District 2 Commissioner Smith to host a town hall on Tue., April 2
District 2 Commissioner Smith to host a town hall on Tue., April 2 District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith will host a town hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tue., April 2 at the East Milton Gym, 8600 Bobby Brown Road in East Milton. Residents of District 2 and other interested parties are invited and encouraged to attend. During the town hall, Commissioner Smith will discuss Highway 90 issues in East Milton, including an update on the progress to add traffic lights to the Hwy. 90/North and South Airport Road
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report now available online
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report now available online Santa Rosa County's 2023 annual report is now available to the public online. The annual report is a full-color report that provides a demographic profile and comparison statistics on the county as well as information on leadership including the five county commissioners, county administration and attorney. Each department of the county is featured with highlights of the accomplishments of the past fiscal year. Photography was provided by
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Santa Rosa Medical Center named Level I maternal care verified facility by The Joint Commission
MILTON, Fla., (March 19) - The Joint Commission’s Maternal Levels of Care (MLC) Verification program, offered in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), has named Santa Rosa Medical Center as a Level I maternal care verified facility. Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) underwent a comprehensive on-site review on March 5 to verify and evaluate its capabilities related to maternity care; along with reviewing the hospital’s policies and
Shine for SBDC Day and Women's History
Colossal Kudos to Kiani This Women's History Month We're spotlighting Kiani Richardson, owner of Navarre Montessori Academy, with our brand new success story that shines a light on starting up and running a successful childcare and education business. Kiani is addressing a colossal need for working families as well as making a huge difference in children's lives. Watch now and support women-owned businesses this month and year-round. Upcoming Opportunities To help meet the demand for childcare
Florida Trustees Seek Public Comment on Draft Restoration Plan 3
Florida Trustees Seek Public Comment on Draft Restoration Plan 3 Information provided by the Florida Trustee Implementation Group The Florida Trustee Implementation Group has released its Draft Restoration Plan 3 and Environmental Assessment: Water Quality for public comment through April 8, 2024. A public webinar will be conducted at 2 p.m. on March 27, 2024. In November 2022, the Florida Trustee Implementation Group invited public input to identify water quality restoration opportunities.
Santa Rosa County offices closed for Good Friday
Santa Rosa County March holiday closures The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Fri., Mar. 29 for Good Friday:Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners including the library system, veteran services, and animal shelter.The library system will also be closed Sat., Mar. 30.The central landfill will be open.Santa Rosa County 9-1-1 dispatch, Lifeguard Ambulance Service and fire departments are open daily.Santa Rosa County Clerk of the CourtSanta Rosa County Property AppraiserSanta Rosa
Public Hearing for the Escambia Consortium HUD Annual Action Plan March 20
Public Hearing for the Escambia Consortium HUD Annual Action Plan March 20, 2024 The Escambia Consortium, comprised of Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and Santa Rosa County, will host a public hearing Wed., March 20, 2024, at 9 a.m. concerning the development of the Escambia Consortium’s 2024-25 Annual Housing and Community Development Plan. The public hearing will take place at the Santa Rosa County Housing Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Suite 201, Milton, FL 32583. The meeting is
Learn about milkweed with Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners
Learn about milkweed withSanta Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend an educational session about milkweed on Fri., Mar. 29, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. Attendees will learn about its role in the environment, how to utilize it in landscape, and propagation. Registration is $10, those interested can register online
Daylily Care and Propagation with ?Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners
Daylily Care and Propagation withSanta Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend a FREE educational session about daylilies at 9:30 a.m. on Thur., Mar. 14, at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. The educational session will demonstrate daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) care and propagation. ###
Reminder: Easy-to-Grow Wildflower Education through the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners
Reminder: Native Wildflower Education through the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend an educational session to learn about native Florida wildflowers that can be easily grown in your home gardens and landscapes. The session will be presented by Suzanne Spencer, Florida Master Gardener Volunteer at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. Not only do native wildflowers support butterflies, bees, and
2024 Volunteers Annual Plant Sale through the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners
2024 Volunteers Annual Plant Sale through the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend the 2024 Annual Plant Sale on Sat., Apr. 13, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 6263 Dogwood Dr. in Milton. "The Annual Plant Sale is meant to provide the public a source for acquiring landscape plants that may be less available in local nurseries," said Joshua Criss, Residential Horticulture Agent. "Events like this demonstrate the impressive resources available
Leap into Funding
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Santa Rosa Medical Center grows its Family Medicine team in Navarre
Tonnette Hoffman, APRN, joins Santa Rosa Medical Group - Navarre Primary Care. MILTON, Fla. - Santa Rosa Medical Group (SRMG) is expanding its Navarre Family Medicine care team with the addition of Tonnette Hoffman, APRN, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). Tonnette begins March 5 in the Navarre Primary Care office, joining Danielle Ostrowski, APRN and Joan Mosher, APRN. “This area has a diverse population of the military, growing families and those exploring new life chapters,”
Santa Rosa County Animal Services Launches 2024-25 Kennel Sponsorships
Santa Rosa Animal Services launches 2024-25 kennel sponsorship initiative Santa Rosa County Animal Services has launched 2024-2025 kennel sponsorships, a fundraising effort to help with medical care, foster support, microchip and rabies clinic, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach. “Kennel sponsorships play a vital role in supporting the most medically needy animals that are in our care, and caring for the over 3,000 animals that enter our doors each year, in general, can be very
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Tax Voluntary Compliance Program
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Tax Voluntary Compliance Program Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts has started a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Voluntary Compliance Program. The initiative aims to encourage citizens who may have been unaware of TDT or misunderstood their compliance responsibilities to register their short-term rental property, report back revenues and pay back taxes without incurring any penalties. The
Bagdad Mill Site Park dock construction underway
The circled area is where the new floating dock will be constructed. The walking path may be closed between the blue lines.Bagdad Mill Site Park dock construction underway Construction of the new floating dock at Bagdad Mill Site Park is beginning today, Feb. 8, with clearing of the site. The project will affect the northernmost portion of the park and the walking path may be closed near the construction site. Weather permitting, the dock will be completed by May 24, 2024. Funding for this project
Bariatric Surgeon Celebrates Milestone 250 robotic-assisted procedures
Rick Mohammed, D.O., and the Santa Rosa Surgical Services team have performed more than 250 bariatric weight loss surgeries using a surgical robot. MILTON, Fla., (Jan 31) - Santa Rosa Medical Group surgeon Rick Mohammed recently marked a major milestone - he has helped improve the lives of more than 250 patients through weight-loss surgery utilizing robotic-assisted technology. Robotic-assisted surgery is minimally invasive, utilizing a few small incisions for a camera and tiny instruments that are
A Blueprint for Launching Your Virtual Business
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Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
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Press Release Submission Standards
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to edit all press releases prior to posting them onto its website. All press releases will be considered for publication on the Chamber’s website. However, those posted on the website are done so at the Chamber’s discretion. Submission standards:Only members in good standing with the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce may submit press releases for publication.Only press releases (not flyers or other promotional materials) will be
How to Write a Press Release
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Starting a Green Building Business? Take a Look at This Helpful Guide
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GUIDELINES: Opening America
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