By Jim Jaquess
Governor DeSantis recently signed into law more than $1.2 billion of tax relief for Floridians. The new law creates 10 sales tax holidays for a variety of items commonly purchased by Florida families, including fuel, diapers, disaster supplies and tools.
“Florida’s economy has consistently outpaced the nation, but...
By Melissa Fertitta
Leasing commercial office space has traditionally been a long-term commitment without much flexibility. For start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, that commitment may be more than they can handle in periods when cash flow is likely to fluctuate and staff size is small.
Though leases are unique to each building...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Investors have watched the market move its way down for most of this year. Whether invested in stocks, bonds, crypto or otherwise, it seemed that values just continued to slip. Why has this been so? We look at several inputs to help...
By Donna Montalvo, A2Z
Each month, A2Z Specialty Advertising Inc. includes a story from someone who has worked alongside Gabby Bruce, so you can see the kind of impact he had and continues to have in our community!
“From the business perspective, you could count on Gabby to deliver his products...
By Lori Smith
Veritas Restoration & Mold Remediation recently opened its doors to provide cost-effective, time-saving, innovative technology in the water damage restoration industry. No strangers to the industry, Mark and Laura have built and sold two other successful restoration companies and have more than 25 years of industry experience....
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $3.2 million to Okaloosa County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to expand roads, rail lines and utility infrastructure at the Shoal River Ranch, an industrial mega site, which is expected to bring more than 11,000 jobs to the region. This will more than...
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
With 70% confidence, NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) has just released its 2022 Hurricane Season Forecast calling for an above average season with 14 to 21 named storms. Last year’s 21 named storms was the second season in a row – third overall –...
Thanks for your time Jerry. Please tell our readers what is you do, exactly.
Jerry: I do retirement planning for people preparing for retirement, and for people that are already retired.
What do you think would surprise or enlighten people?
Jerry: My advice for some people is “You need to figure out...
By Melissa Fertitta, Beachworx
A new study by The Instant Group shows demand for flex workspace is up 58 percent in cities across the United States. According to the data, Miami is outpacing all other cities, with demand skyrocketing by 143 percent.
While Miami may be busier than its Panhandle counterparts,...
When local resident Chesley Cordray was growing up in the 80s, she never dreamed she’d move away, only to move back – three times! “The relationships and friendships I had were what brought me back to our small community,” she said. Now her career lies in the carpet and...