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Santa Rosa County

The Perfect Mix of Relaxation and Opportunity

Live in Santa Rosa County and experience serene beaches, low costs and an economy kept strong by the presence of NAS Whiting Field and other military operations in Northwest Florida. From cybersecurity to logistics to aviation, career opportunities run throughout Santa Rosa.

The Navarre and Milton region is a family-friendly hub of sugar white sand and emerald waters, rich in history and culture and bustling with events. Go shopping for functional pottery that depicts the Emerald Coast lifestyle or check out affordable attractions like Gulf Breeze Zoo or Black River State Forest. The city of Gulf Breeze is also just a 15-minute drive to the powerful startup community of Pensacola.

#10 Most attractive county in Florida for job seekers through 2035 Pensacola News Journal, 2022
One Of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. Florida’s Great Northwest
193,998 Population in Santa Rosa County U.S. Census Bureau, 2021
35+ Aviation and aerospace companies Santa Rosa EDO

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