Business

Rick and Jen Beaty recently completed an intensive training program to become a certified Dream Vacations travel agent in Destin. As a result of being part of the nation’s leading home-based travel agent franchise network, Rick and Jen have access to the best cruise and land vacation deals and...

By Ross Volmer, X8 Marketing The question that we are going to answer in this piece is “What is a Website and Why Do You Need One?” There are several common misconceptions made by small business owners around what a website entails, what it does, and what it actually provides...

By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone Words like “endorsements,” “conditions” and “exclusions” don’t have to be confusing. Your home insurance policy isn’t exactly easy reading, as it is filled with insurance jargon, legalese and acronyms. But before you toss it in a drawer with all the others, you should at least...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The U.S. dollar has strongly performed year to date having risen over 10% as of this writing. That has positive and negative impacts on the U.S. and its economy. Former Secretary of State James Baker noted some time ago that the U.S....

EcoView Windows, Doors and Siding is one of the South’s leading providers of factory-direct replacement home windows. EcoView Windows, with locations in Pensacola and Daphne, Ala., offers both impact windows and energy efficient windows in a variety of styles, colors, and grid patterns that can be customized to suit...

Thank you Destin community, businesses and loyal readers! You’ve continued to embrace your Destin Life each month, providing us the opportunity to represent the Destin community as a platform for your community voice. Each month is a celebration of success – telling your stories about people, businesses and organizations...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The financial media are replete with reports that the markets in 2022 are off to one of their worst halves in recorded history. The stock market – the worst since 1970. The bond market, the worst ever. That begs the question, is...

By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone The unpopular, but familiar topics and headlines continue. Florida now has the highest premiums in the nation. It has been two and a half years since we started to feel the impact of the changing (hardening) insurance marketplace in our state. Because we are nearly...

By Melissa Fertitta Beachworx, Destin’s premiere coworking space, announced last week it is expanding in its current location. The coworking space fills the entire third floor of the Destin Commerce Center, located at the southwest corner of Hwy 98 and Crystal Beach Dr. Its current layout includes a conference room,...

By Mark Wichern Publisher’s Note: Mark Wichern, the owner of Veritas Restoration, is also the owner of Restoration Coach, the Parent company of Veritas Restoration. He’s an expert in mold. His background is vast. He’s been an Instructor for the IICRC since 2004 and has taught thousands of students throughout the...