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Santa Rosa commissioners approve $222,140 for Navarre Beach event-space design

6450197 · October 23, 2025
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Summary

The county approved a $222,140 budget amendment from tourist tax reserves to fund an updated design for a Navarre Beach event space and boardwalk; the vote was 4-1. Staff said the money covers a design contract and does not build a convention center.

Santa Rosa County commissioners voted 4-1 on Oct. 23 to amend the tourist development fund budget by $222,140 to pay for an updated design of a Navarre Beach event space and boardwalk.

The approval funds a task order amendment for design work the board previously authorized. Commissioner Rau, who pulled the item from the consent agenda for discussion, said she wanted the topic aired because of concerns raised in recent community letters. Terry Light, chair of the Navarre Chamber of Commerce government affairs committee, asked whether the funds had an expiration date…

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