Business

Due to growing demand for residential solar systems, Compass Solar Energy will be opening a local office soon to better serve customers in the South Walton County and Bay County areas. Based in Pensacola since 1998, Compass Solar Energy provides solar design and installation for government, commercial and residential customers...

By Lisa Hughley Happy 4th of July!  It is a great time to reflect on how lucky we are to live in the U.S. and why it is so important to celebrate our independence. I am very thankful to all of those who help protect us and our country, from the police...

Hense Ellis likes to say “I’m just a small town guy, with a lot of real world experience.” Born in raised just outside of Montgomery, AL, Hense began his career by obtaining a B.A. in economics (U. of Alabama), an MBA (U. of Texas) and a law degree (U....

Taxes, Tariffs and Investing By Maurice Stouse By 1913, the United States began imposing a tax on income. Up until that point, the main source of federal revenue came from tariffs. Today, the majority of federal revenues come from income taxes. According to Quartz Media, tariff rates were as high as...

5 Energy Savings Myths By Chris Balzer Can we talk about saving energy?  Today, neighbors, friends, blogs, big box stores, to name a few, all want to offer advice on how to save energy.  Let’s face it, saving energy has an important impact which we all have a roll. Sometimes this...

By Lisa Hughley Dear 30A neighbors, Just like the summer heat in Florida, the real estate market on 30A is hot!  School is out for many states surrounding Florida, and with the summer tourism season comes the interest in owning property at the beach. Our office has been tremendously busy with...

The Walton County Small Business Association (WCSBA) has partnered with the Walton Education Foundation to create a 2-year Florida college scholarship for a Walton County high school student beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. The WCSBA promotes and supports the interests of local small and family-owned businesses in Walton County....

Mandy Trawick of South Walton Stitchery has announced she’s moving her shop from Miramar Beach to Santa Rosa Beach beginning May 1. So, if you’ve driven by the closed location in Miramar Beach recently, do not fear. South Walton Stitchery is still in business and thriving. “This move will...

Tile Temptations By Dee Cruce Sometimes ideas that start out small grow into something much bigger, and in the process, a whole new business is born. That is exactly what happened to Mike Shinsky, who owns and operates Tile Temptations in Miramar Beach. Shinsky is a certified tile and marble specialty...

Spring 2018 30A Condo Report By Lisa Hughley Spring brings many things to the Emerald Coast! It brings beautiful weather, spring break visitors and real estate buyers visiting to find their perfect piece of paradise. This past month the agents in my office have been showing and selling everything from residential...