From the Mayor’s Office
Hello everyone! Summer is here and it is a time to enjoy our pristine, white sandy beaches and beautiful emerald waters of Destin. We...
Five Things to Watch During Hurricane Season
By Daniel Jones,
Norton Insurance
One: The Date
The official start of hurricane season is June 1 and lasts through November 30. But for the fifth year...
Short Term Rental Checklist
By Victoria Ostrosky
Insurance Zone
“Good morning, this is Jenny, how may I help you?” Jenny enjoyed her job at a local vacation rental management company....
What the Heck is the Rotary Club of Destin?
By Gail Pelto
I want to share with you the joy of being involved in making our community, and the world, a better place. Years...
Doing Business Through Doing Community
Ashley Vannoy is a panhandle professional you need to meet! When asked why she specialized in commercial lending in the panhandle in 2008, when...
Local Pro: Matthew Vanderford
Meet Local Pro, Matthew Vanderford, a Public Adjuster, whose roots began in Valparaiso. Both of Matthew’s grandparents retired from military careers locally and his...
Long Awaited Destin Emergency Vet Clinic Opens
In June, Emergency Veterinary Clinic – Okaloosa Walton, Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its Destin Emergency Veterinary Clinic with a Destin Chamber ribbon...
An Accident’s Mission
By Matthew Vanderford
Recently someone came up to me and asked if there was anything that could be done for a family member who had...
Should You be Considering Preferred Stocks?
By Maurice Stouse,
Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Investors have grown increasingly concerned about yields on their fixed income and more conservative investments. Preferred stocks, often...
