The Navarre Marine Advisory Committee wants to have input in any future land uses that border water ways in Navarre and the sur rounding area.

During a Jan. 9 Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the recommendation was put forth by County Administrator Hunter Walker on behalf of the committee.

In a 3-0 vote taken at a Dec. 6 MAC meeting, the committee recommended commissioners correct a loophole under the current Land Development Code guidelines that allow for development on water ways.

The recommendation came after the committee discovered a possible flaw in the county’s Land Use Restrictions during the con­struction of the RV Park at Indian Bayou.

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Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council approved its 2012 advertising schedule despite disagreements over whether the placement was effective.

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It might have been the weather or perhaps the cause, but whatever the reason, hundreds turned out to participate in the third annual Penguin Plunge held at Juana's on New Year's Day.

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The Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Committee ended 2011 on a high note, just a few steps away from beginning construction on the artificial snorkeling reefs.

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Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council has some very important decisions to make during its last meeting of the year.

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The Navarre Beach beautification committee will be able to continue efforts to make the beach a better place after the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved the committee’s request for about $30,000.

The volunteer committee will use the money to continue its landscaping maintenance improvements.

Committee member Jim Taylor said the committee formed in 2006.

“It was a mess after the hurricanes,” he said. “We needed to do a lot of work.” Even before Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis hit the island, Taylor said the county was in charge of maintenance and only did the bare minimum. In the beginning more than 30 people joined the committee and projects were completed using donated funds.

The committee sold small islands to donors for $3,000 and in exchange the committee would install five palm trees, mulch, stones and a bench with the donor’s name engraved in it on the landscaped island.

The committee also sold trash receptacles for $300 each to place along the Navarre Beach walking trail and dog stations so dog walkers can clean up after their pet while walking.

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