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Perhaps no issue is more important to Santa Rosa County’s quality of life and sustainable prosperity than our environment. From the wooded banks of Coldwater Creek, through the rivers that feed into our bays, to Santa Rosa Sound and the emerald waters of Navarre Beach – our natural resources draw tourists, new residents and expanding businesses. Santa Rosa County understands the importance of protecting these resources for future generations and treasuring our environment is a key part of our vision. We’ve structured ourselves to better address environmental needs and now created departments that share the goal of continually improving our ecosystem.
It’s not Home Depot, but it’s close
By Jody Conrad | Special to the Press Gazette
For those who live in East Milton, a trip to one of the big box stores of Pace for an item or two can be an odious experience, battling traffic and spending the time getting there and back.
Fortunately, there’s an alternative in East Milton: HBM Tools, Equipment & Supplies for Home and Business.
“We’re a small Home Depot,” said owner Bob Hunley. “If it’s at Home Depot, we probably have it here.”
Located at 8013 Highway 90, Hunley opened his store in November of 2019. Many of the items he stocks are what consumers head to the big box stores for, like generators, water heaters, household appliances, vacuum cleaners, painting and plumbing supplies, and garden tools.
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Milton needs an advanced-level wastewater treatment plant | Guestview
Carmen Reynolds
The city of Milton has exhausted its capability to add new sewer customers, a distinct quandary as economic development awaits the capability to double or triple capacity. Developments beckon at the door, while businesses coming into the industrial parks are dependent on the availability of sewer.
Milton needs a new wastewater treatment plant – yesterday. However, there are other factors bearing heavily on this urgent need to facilitate development hook ups. For example, the Blackwater River, considered a Florida Outstanding Water, is now an impaired water body from the effects of the wastewater effluent discharge. Also, the site selected for the new plant, near the Santa Rosa County Jail, suffers from steep grades, erosion and is uncomfortably close to the river.