Business

Beyond 214 Locals Mindy Whalen and Zane Holscher recently opened the doors to Beyond 214 in April. Located in the Best Buy plaza in Destin, the store is no ordinary retail shop. Its primary mission is to offer products derived solely from veteran-owned/veteran-operated/veteran-made, military spouse, and Fair Trade companies. “Everything...

It’s back! Contractors Connect, the premier networking event for contractors along the Emerald Coast, announces the return of its bi-monthly meetup after a short summer break. In celebration of its one-year anniversary, it’s introducing a new aspect of its bi-monthly contractor meetups. Beginning with Lord & Son at the Sept....

By Chris Balzer I have been in the home improvement industry for over 16 years and have heard just about all the sales gimmicks and cheeky techniques used by sales people. One slightly stretched story I have heard about radiant barrier is: did you know that radiant barrier was developed...

By Danny Margagliano Today, it seems as if the fake news has hit all sectors not just the political and nightly news channels. I believe that the real estate industry has been plagued with fake news since the first caveman sold his cave thousands of years ago. I am going...

By Maurice Stouse Planning and saving for retirement. The time value of money. Keeping more of what you earn. Time in the market vs timing the market. Starting early is a key to growing your retirement savings, with tax advantaged investing and tax free withdrawals. These are sayings that we...

By Chris Balzer But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet No one would dispute having the beauty of soft natural light shining through our windows that puts a smile on our face and warms our hearts. We...

Beachworx has opened in Destin! And though technically the concept is new in professional circles, since time began, humans have used a hub or meeting area in which to work, share ideas, collaborate, socialize, brainstorm and simply move among their peers. Beachworx offers that and more. It’s a collaborative and...

City Market is an upscale lifestyle shopping center located in Destin, situated along Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. City Market Beachside and Bayside lifestyle centers feature quaint architecture, lush landscaping, unique boutiques and eateries, which all work together for an amazing, local shopping experience! Voted year after year as a...

The year was 2009, the eco­nomic bust was wrecking busi­nesses up and down the Emerald Coast and the mother/daughter duo, Susan Henry and Courtney Hood, found themselves out of the design business and in need of new careers quickly! With 3 storage units full of furniture and Susan's husband...

Emmanuel Sheppard and Condon is pleased to announce that attorney Suzanne Blankenship is joining our firm. Suzanne has practiced law in Pensacola since 1996 with a primary focus in real estate and community association law. As the founder of Coastal Association Law Group, she has represented condominium, homeowners’ and office...