By Gail Pelto
In last month’s article we talked about why real estate is a great investment: the A.C.E.S – Appreciation, Cash flow, Equity, Shelter your taxes and the Plus…Leverage. (Please see August ‘19 Destin Life.)
Now, if you are thinking, “Real estate is a great investment,” let’s talk about some...
By Lauren Gall
Insurance Zone (IZ), headquartered in Miramar Beach, is a full service commercial and personal lines independent insurance agency. IZ specializes in designing insurance programs for coastal exposures along 30A and 98, Destin, Miramar Beach, Inlet Beach, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Tampa and Atlanta.
Led by co-owners and co-founders,...
By Ashley Vannoy
Keeping a close watch on permits and the economic development efforts of a literal army of professionals we have across the panhandle, it is easy to identify prospective businesses both large and small that are coming to our area. An actual feasibility study is being performed by...
By Maurice Stouse
Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Now that we have crossed mid-year, it’s a good time to not only assess things about our “giving,’ but also to start the year-end planning process as well. The United States (and its citizens) are among the most charitable, giving nations in the...
By Daniel Jones, Norton Insurance
It's no secret our economy relies heavily on the hospitality industry, but there are plenty of secrets Property Managers (PMs for short) keep to themselves. It's for your own good; you really don’t want to know every time they have to clean suntan lotion out...
Something exciting, and new, is making a splash on the Emerald Coast.
The ReefBoard provides families a unique view of the various sea life in our clear gulf waters. Comparable to snorkeling, only without the hassle of breathing through a tube, swimming fatigue or leaking masks, the ReefBoard is solidly...
By Victoria Ostrosky
Insurance Zone
Hurricane deductible. Wind/Hail deductible. Named Storm deductible. These are synonymous terms, right? Wrong. If you don’t know which deductible you have, you may one day deal with more than damage to your home, but severe damage to your bank account as well. For wind coverage in...
By Ashley Vannoy, Market President First National Bank, Grand Boulevard
I’m truly excited to be celebrating my first year with First National Bank (FNB) as Market President from my office in Grand Boulevard! This month’s issue is about anniversaries and milestones, and turning age 51 in August has me at...
