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Posted on: November 16, 2022

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Check us out on Facebook to get regular shelter updates, animal spotlights, volunteer opportunities and more!

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

Find your new furever friend

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We have lots of loveable animals, check out our available adoptees then make an appointment to meet them!

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

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Has your business suffered because of COVID? Visit www.santarosaready.com - a one-stop access to resources that help companies overcome economic impact of COVID-19.

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

SIGN UP FOR ALERTS

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Get information about severe incidents by signing up for our AlertSantaRosa notification system.  The AlertSantaRosa system enables us to provide you with critical information related to incidents such as severe weather, evacuations, protective a...

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

EVACUATION ZONE APP

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Know Your Zone? Insert your address into our “Evacuation Zone App” to find out more information! Visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/KnowYourZone.                     &nb...

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

UF/IFAS Extension Office Educational Programs

UF/IFAS Extension Office Educational Programs @ Your Library

The UF/IFAS Extension office presents monthly research-based educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and more.

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

CANcel Your Fees with Kindness

CANcel Your Fees with Kindness

Do you owe library fees for lost or damaged items? Bring in one canned good or nonperishable food item for each dollar owed for lost or damaged items to have your fees waived!

No fees? You can still donate!

Food collected at each library will be donated to ...

Learn more about the food drive.

Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Listen with Libby

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June is Audiobook Month! Your library card gives you access to the Libby app, which can be used to listen to eAudiobooks, or to read eBooks and eMagazines.

Download the app through the library website at Resources > eSources > Library Apps or in the ...

Learn more about Libby.

Click to visit our eAudiobook page. Library News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Register now for Summer Reading!

Summer Reading register now

All ages are invited to register for Summer Reading beginning May 26, both online and at the libraries. After registering, pick up a reading calendar at your library or print one from our website. Full details about this year’s programs, as well as a regi...

Learn more about our Summer Reading Program.

Click for more information on Summer Reading. Library News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

A Generous Donation

Birthday donation from Drew

The Pace library was thrilled to receive a generous donation from Drew in celebration of his 5th birthday.Each year as his birthday nears, Drew asks his local library for a wish list of books. He uses this wish list to ask friends and family to purchase a...

Read more about Drew's donation.

Library News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Play a Game @ Your Library

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Community Chess (Pace Library)

Chess players of all ages, come and play chess in the Pace Library on the first Saturday of the month from 10 am- 4 pm. Knowledge of the game is recommended as no lessons will be provided. All players are expected to show goo...

Learn more about game programs

View our calendar for program dates & times. Library News
Posted on: February 21, 2023

STEAM Events @ Your Library

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STEAM Makerspace - Gulf Breeze Library

Come explore, build, and create at STEAM Makerspace on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month from 4 - 6 p.m. Craft and create all sorts of things using library-supplied crafting materials and art supplies, or bring your...

Learn more about STEAM programs in the libraries.

View our calendar for program dates & times. Library News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

2-1-1 Stations Available in all Libraries

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2-1-1 connects people with resources to meet a wide variety of needs. Whether you need assistance with food, housing, mental health, transportation, or any other number of issues, 2-1-1 can direct you to the services you need.

Help is available 24 hours a ...

Learn more about 2-1-1 services.

Library News
Posted on: February 2, 2023

UF/IFAS Extension Office Educational Programs

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The UF/IFAS Extension office presents monthly research-based educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and more.

Monthly Program Schedule

Learn more about the UF/IFAS Extension programs

Visit our UF/IFAS Extension Office Programs page Library News
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Meet! Play! Learn!

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Meet, Play, Learn is a program where parents of young children can congregate and socialize with other parents while their children play and make friends at age-appropriate activity stations set up around the room. This program takes place at the Gulf Bre...

Learn more about Meet! Play! Learn!

View our calendar for program dates & times. Library News
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Homeschool Hangout

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Homeschool Hangout – Pace Library

Come to the Pace Library to meet other local homeschool parents and children to exchange ideas, participate in a fun activity, and discover how your library can support your children's educational journe...

Learn more about Homeschool Hangout

View our calendar for program dates & times. Library News

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Recycling program to have soft restart beginning June 8 in Santa Rosa County

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Recycling program to have soft restart beginning June 8 in Santa Rosa County 

Dependent on the reopening of ECUA's recycling facility

Santa Rosa County will have a soft restart of the recycling program beginning Thurs., J...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

June events in Santa Rosa County

Bands on the Blackwater

Jernigan’s Landing, 5158 Willing St., Milton, FL

Bands on the Blackwater is back for the Spring season! Be sure to check out some of these amazing bands:

  • Fri., June 2, 7 p.m.: The Blue Levee Band
  • Fri., June 9, 7 p.m.: Disco K...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023

UPDATE: East Bay Blvd. closure moving forward south of Koppel Drive

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The Hwy. 399/East Bay Blvd. closure in Navarre will move a little farther south of Koppel Drive, as shown on the attached map as site 3. There will be paving operations at previously closed portions of the road, requiring intermittent lane closures.

East B...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Fordam Parkway closed for repairs June 5-9

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UPDATE(6/5/23):Information provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT):Fordam Parkway, at College Parkway and Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze, will be closed to through traffic from June 5-9, weather permitting. This temporary closure will allow...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Residents encouraged to participate in Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Information provided by Florida Division of Emergency Management

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encourages Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s two 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Ho...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023

June Events @ Your Library ®

June is Audiobook Month – All SRC Libraries

Celebrate Audiobook Month by checking out a variety of audiobooks from any Santa Rosa County Library. The libraries offer books on cd, Playaways, and eAudiobooks that you can download from the Libby or ...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023

UPDATE: East Bay Blvd. closure moving farther south of Koppel Drive

The Hwy. 399/East Bay Blvd. closure in Navarre will move a little farther south of Koppel Drive as part of an ongoing drainage improvement project. Weather permitting, this portion of the road will reopen by Th...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Recycling services suspended - ECUA Materials Recovery Facility expected to reopen Mon., June 12

?Santa Rosa County continues the temporary suspension of recycling services. Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s (ECUA) Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) remains closed as it hires and trains additional personnel and will not be receiving mixed r...

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News Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Santa Rosa County Central Landfill rates to increase April 1

At the Feb. 9 Santa Rosa County Commission Regular Meeting, commissioners approved an increase to tipping fees at the Central Landfill in Milton beginning April 1, 2023. Tipping fees will increase from...

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News Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Improvements coming to Swenson Park

Construction at Swenson Park, 1076 Circle Lane in Gulf Breeze/Midway, is expected to start the week of Jan. 16Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by the end of July 2023Improvements...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Improvements coming to Swenson Park

Construction at Swenson Park, 1076 Circle Lane in Gulf Breeze/Midway, is expected to start the week of Jan. 16Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by the end of July 2023Improvements...

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Parks and Recreation

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Posted on: February 3, 2023

SUBMIT ILLICIT DISCHARGE REPORT

Report Illicit Discharge

To report suspected pollution discharge, please complete the form online here. You can also report such discharge by phone between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 850-981-7135 or  850-981-7090.

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

SUBMIT A WORK ORDER REQUEST

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Submit a work order request to the public works department for potholes, traffic signal concerns, right-of-way mowing, brush or tree trimming and more.

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

PUBLIC INPUT FORM

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The public may submit comments on individual agenda items in advance of a board of county commissioners meeting or bring forward issues to be shared during public forum by completing the public input form.

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

Navigating a Roundabout

Navigating a Roundabout

Roundabouts are circular intersections that move counterclockwise around a center island and have no traffic signal. These intersections are alternatives to four-way stops that allow motorists and pedestrians to move efficiently through an intersection.

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

COUNTY NEWS AND UPDATES

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Sign up here to receive emails about important updates and events from Santa Rosa County.

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

EVACUATION ZONE APP

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Know Your Zone? Insert your address into our "Evacuation Zone App" to find out more information!View Evacuation Zone Information Here...

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View evacuation zones Santa Rosa County Spotlight
Posted on: November 16, 2022

VACCINE & TESTING INFO

COVID 19 Updates

For vaccine and testing info, see our latest COVID-19 information. Visit myvaccine.fl.gov to find locations offering the COVID-19 vaccine.

Latest COVID-19 Updates

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