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Springhill Sweet! How will the opening of the Marriott Springhill Suites impact Navarre’s Economy? It benefits real estate – because the first year they visit and they look around and fall in love. The next year – they start looking for a place to buy. I stayed at the Holiday Inn when I was looking for a place to live in Navarre. It is the circle of life. –Sheila Walker, Realtor, Keller Williams The impact of the Marriott Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach will produce a large influx of Tourist Development Tax dollars as well as the local economy and we are thrilled to welcome this addition to Navarre! –Julie Morgan, Tourist Development Director, Santa Rosa County
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The Marriott Springhill Suites of Navarre Beach will cause a ripple effect that will be felt to the many of the businesses in the area. In addition to the monetary implications of additional retail dollars that will be spent in local businesses in Navarre; Santa Rosa County will see an influx of new visitors that may have never visited our pristine beaches and our gorgeous parks. In hopes that visitors will be left breathless by an outstanding experience that will keep them returning to the Navarre Area. –Shannon Ogletree, Executive Director, Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office
By Gail Acosta editor@navarrepress.com Melissa Ann Severt, 44, of the 1900 block of Constitution Drive, has been arrested on charges of fraud/swindle and Severt larceny. The former employee of Holley Navarre Fire District is accused of stealing nearly $56,000 from the firefighters’ pension fund over the four-year span of her employment.
The addition of the Springhill Suites is great for our economy. It will attract more tourist and they will spend more money here and it will help all business and their employees. –Laurie Gallup, Broker, Navarre Properties
See Severt 8A Photos by Sandi Kemp Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach will feature a lazy river pool, an indoor heated pool, outside jacuzzi, gift shop, food market and workout room. The restaurant, Beach House Bar and Grill will be open to the public and seat 130 patrons. The hotel is expected to open in early June.
State could gain control of Garcon Point tolls By Rob Johnson rob@navarrepress.com The first steps toward a state purchase of Garcon Point Bridge and the authority to reduce or eliminate tolls have been taken by the Florida Legislature. Led by freshman Rep. Jayer Williamson from Santa Rosa County and Sen. George Gainer of Panama City, two bills that passed on Friday authorize the Florida Department of Transportation to begin a feasibility study
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The new hotel will have a tremendous impact on our area and adds a new dimension to the beach. A hotel of that size will need a 24 hour staff adding jobs to our economy. It will give us another restaurant to enjoy, space for meetings, conferences, banquets, and more hotel rooms in our inventory. I remember when the Holiday Inn was there and how popular it was, it brought in many visitors near and far. Not only visitors from out of state, but people from all over the county would come for a mini vacation weekend. We have beautiful condos and beach houses on Navarre Beach for visitors and now we will have a hotel option for people who want a one or two night stay. –Mike Sandler, Chairman, Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce The new hotel will be great for Navarre’s economy. The fine dining restaurant will give an option for a unique dining experience. And I think more people will come because there is not a minimum stay requirement. The anticipation has been great and I think the opening will be even better . –Judy Morehead, CEO of Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce I would like to thank former commissioner Jim Melvin for all his efforts and hard work in assisting the owners in building Springhill Suites where once stood the Holiday Inn, thus adding to the local economy through bed tax dollars and an additional place to stay for tourists and locals alike. –Yvonne Harper, President, Holley by the Sea Homeowners Association
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