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By Maurice Stouse, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor These days many investors are in search of income. With interest rates nearing record lows, a recent sell off in the stock market, job losses, early retirements, reduced or eliminated dividends, and income security has become even more important to many Americans....
Summer is here and this area is a honey pot for shopping for the unusual, art, sculptures, clothing, and all things funky and different. Coastin' with Carol, hosted by Carolina Sauer, covers restaurants, retail shops, and events happening on the Emerald Coast. Coastin’ with Carol brings the latest updates to the local community and provides...
Marlin Grill, located in the Village of Baytowne Wharf, gifted over $6,000 to their employees including bussers, servers, and bartenders during the wake of COVID-19 through tips from delivery and take-out orders. After closing their dining room and outdoor patio area, the restaurant offered a limited menu for delivery and...
By Grg Crosslin The Internet is a wonderful tool. There are many easily accessible forms and guidelines offered by a number of document service providers on the Internet. These companies provide a “do it yourself” approach to creating your own Estate Plan. While “fill-in-the-blank” Wills and Trusts can be tempting...
By Chris Balzer  If you are like most people when your electric bill arrives every month, you place it in the “to pay” folder and open it later.  When we do get around to opening the electric bill, we look at the amount owed; some sigh, some grunt, some grin,...
By Maurice Stouse Financial Advisor and Branch Manager These days many investors are in search of income. With interest rates nearing record lows, a recent sell off in the stock market, job losses, early retirements, reduced or eliminated dividends, income security has become even more important to many Americans. Equally important...
The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is delighted to announce Bobby Parker as its 2020 Joe Curley Rising Leader award recipient. Parker has been a member of the local FPRA Chapter since 2018. During his tenure, he has served on the chapter board...
Grayton Beer Company has announced new leadership of its 30,000 square foot production facility, located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Jamey Price has left his role as President of Grayton Beer Company to pursue other endeavors. Stepping in, Bo Walker joins the company as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all...
Managing an organization is a full-time commitment and a business owner’s top priority. The day to day can become easily consumed by administrative responsibilities, vast amounts of paperwork, government compliance and detailed accounting. Unless your business specializes in these areas, that does not leave much time for the heart...
By Victoria Ostrosky Our local retail shops and restaurants are cautiously re-opening, with limitations. Our beaches are once again being enjoyed by residents and vacationers while (hopefully) adhering to social distancing. We are moving forward, closely monitoring the ongoing pandemic threat and hoping to slowly put it behind us. Andrea caught...