On Thursday September 9, 2021, five members of the Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) were selected for the Inaugural Class of the United Way Emerald Coast Emerging Leaders 40 under 40 Awards presented by Step One Automotive Group. This recognition highlights Okaloosa and...
When I conduct insulation inspections in attics, I normally come out with sweat on my forehead and sometimes, depending on the inspection and time of year, I am completely drenched. This is normal and we all sweat to keep our bodies cool. When our home sweats, that’s normally an...
By Maurice Stouse
Branch Manager and Financial Advisor
We often get the question or the comment regarding a market correction or worse, a bear market. We also take note that historically many corrections have been in September and October. Why that is so is the subject of speculation. Most folks are...
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
In most states, including Florida, auto insurance is required to register and legally operate a vehicle. Like most lines of insurance in Florida, rates have been on a rise for the past few years. It may be tempting to only purchase enough coverage to meet...
By Maurice Stouse
Branch Manager and Financial Advisor
Many businesses and individuals in the world and America in particular are experiencing and benefiting from (in spite of the increased spread of the virus) a huge growth in the money supply, strong earnings, early retirements and the sales of their businesses. While...
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 puts a smile on our face and warms our hearts. We have...
Introducing: Carroll Coastal Contracting, LLC
Two opposites are building a business while painting a love story to take them down the final third. Thirty years ago, Cynthia Jordan helped build and design a unique home in Inlet Beach.
About two years ago, she met a crazy Canadian, Fred Carroll, at church...
By Rita L.Sherwood
Looking to customize your space with uniquely painted furniture? Ava’s Attic in Miramar Beach is your furniture destination. They’ve recently added three new painters to their staff and are producing a lot of beautiful custom painted pieces. Susan, the owner says, “Being on the Emerald Coast, this...
By Chris Balzer, ECES
When planning your next beach day, take some extra time and enjoy the beach ECES style (Emerald Coast Energy Solutions). Of course, we like the traditional beach things; sitting by the water, watching the waves curl ever so slightly, looking for that pod of dolphin fins,...
