Business

Mandy Trawick of South Walton Stitchery has announced she’s moving her shop from Miramar Beach to Santa Rosa Beach beginning May 1. So, if you’ve driven by the closed location in Miramar Beach recently, do not fear. South Walton Stitchery is still in business and thriving. “This move will...

Tile Temptations By Dee Cruce Sometimes ideas that start out small grow into something much bigger, and in the process, a whole new business is born. That is exactly what happened to Mike Shinsky, who owns and operates Tile Temptations in Miramar Beach. Shinsky is a certified tile and marble specialty...

Spring 2018 30A Condo Report By Lisa Hughley Spring brings many things to the Emerald Coast! It brings beautiful weather, spring break visitors and real estate buyers visiting to find their perfect piece of paradise. This past month the agents in my office have been showing and selling everything from residential...

Insurance Claim Denied?  This may be why: By Jeremy Neel Have you ever had an insurance claim denied?  There are several reasons a claim can be denied.  The incident was not covered in your insurance policy.  It is extremely important to read an insurance policy, and understand which perils may be...

By Heather Bennett Tamtech Pools and Spa has been an established business on The Emerald Coast since Jim Dular started the company in 1980.  Tamtech designs, installs and services residential and commercial pools and spas all along Highway 98 from Panama City to Mary Ester, and Freeport and Niceville to...

One of the advantages of investing in real estate is provided under the Internal Revenue Service, Code 1031. The tax on the profit from a real estate sale can be delayed until a later date when you enter into a qualified exchange or purchase. Because of the tax code...

By Maurice Stouse Years ago, as a representative for a major investment firm, I was excited to learn that one of the many benefits my firm was offering was a pension at retirement. It was so great to learn because, as a young trainee, retirement planning was drilled into our...

By Tad Hunter One of the advantages of investing in real estate is provided under the Internal Revenue Service, Code 1031. The tax on the profit from a real estate sale can be delayed until a later date when you enter into a qualified exchange or purchase. Because of the...

Dear Apex, I am a local property manager, and I have dealt with several different restoration companies in my career.  I am curious to know why some companies only install drying equipment, and others remove damaged material from the properties before installing equipment?  Can you help me understand the process...

Chamber Welcomes two new Businesses to South Walton Glow Med Spa and Margaret Ellen Bridal latest SoWal Business Openings! The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed 2 new businesses to South Walton in February. Margaret Ellen Bridal (pictured left) is the latest addition to the Shoppes at 30Avenue located at the corner...