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By Julie A. Martin During the holiday season, many beautiful baubles are bought, beautifully wrapped and gifted to loved ones to smile, ooh and ah over. Rings, and earrings, and bracelets and necklaces, Oh My! Now that you have these beautiful gems, gold and silver, too, how do you insure...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Keith Knight spent over 50 years in the investment and financial services business before retiring to the Emerald Coast of Florida. During his years advising clients and consistently across the beach towns, you could hear his often-repeated refrain: “Money never sleeps.” Following on...
Ransomware, gadgets and phones are big 2024 cyber security threats Panhandle businesses are on alert as a recognized IT professional forecasts the top cyber security dangers they might face this year. The anticipated challenges include an upsurge in ransomware, vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices, and a surge in mobile phone breaches. Russell...
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA – The St. Joe Community Foundation (“Foundation”) approved grants totaling more than $5.39 million in 2023 to be paid to local non-profit organizations, the highest for a single year since its inception in 1999. Following the Foundation’s stated goal of enriching quality of life for...
Consider the variety of needs in the community: Beds for children who are sleeping on floors, food, clothing and care for at-risk foster children, STEM and mentoring programs to spark brighter lives for children and teens, marine and wildlife conservation and protection programs. These are among the many community needs FPL...
By Julie A. Martin When you live in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), you might feel like your options for homeowner’s insurance are limited. However, working with an independent insurance agent can help you find the right coverage that meets both your needs and the requirements of your...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager If we reflect on almost four decades in the investment world, we cannot find, with any consistency, anyone who can tell you when and how to invest in the next year. For sure, there are market predictions, economic predictions and forecasts and...
By Margaret Zonia Morrison On November 21st, it was announced that Walton County Master Gardeners have been awarded $1,000.00 as a Legacy Award for the Landscaping Project at the Coastal Branch Office, located at 70 Logan Lane, in Grayton Beach, Florida.   The Master Gardener Program operates under the auspices...
The Watersound Club team will be joined by PGA legend Davis Love III and his design firm, Love Golf Design, in building a new golf course named “The Third” The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) is excited to announce the construction of another world-class Watersound Club golf course....
Growing up in Pensacola, Corey Booth didn’t need to look far to learn the meaning of generosity. “As a child, I watched my father work at the local utility and live his faith by helping others, and I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps,” said Booth. The now always-busy...