Business

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...

In an exciting move that marks a significant expansion beyond the culinary world, Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights has ventured into the beauty industry with the acquisition of the Shores Salon located at 831 Harbor Blvd. in the heart of Destin, Florida. This strategic decision showcases Lady Ray’s commitment to growth and diversification while staying...

Here’s how a home energy checkup can help you save cash and reduce your carbon footprint.  A simple home energy checkup can show you how to fix air leaks, see if you have insulation shortages and find other common culprits that cost you big bucks each year. What if you...

When it comes to accuracy in managing every penny, you can trust Walton County Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper. This is one of the key reasons why Ms. Skipper and her financial team have been honored with several consecutive Legacy Awards for Financial Operations, a prestigious accolade granted by the...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager When it comes to saving and investing, we encourage individuals to do a review of tax strategies and to consider if some of these might work for you and your situation. There is tax deferral, tax deduction, tax free, tax reduction and tax...

Opportunity Place, Inc. (OPI) is celebrating 15 years in service with a Harlem Nights Casino signature event on Saturday, November 18 at The Island Resort on Okaloosa Island. OPI invites the community to celebrate the past 15 years of providing shelter to women, children and families in Okaloosa and Walton...

Whether you're managing your business from the comfort of your coastal home or while enjoying a sun-soaked vacation, keeping your business secure should continue to be at the top of your mind. The rise of remote work since 2020 has brought with it a surge in cyber threats, particularly...

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has made five key appointments to the Board of Trustees at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). Cory Fosdyck, Senior Vice President, and Senior Resident Director for Merrill Lynch is dedicated to community service. He’s spearheaded initiatives at the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, offered his...

According to a report published in the VisitSouthWalton newsletter, Tourist Development Tax collections showed a 6.6 percent decrease in South Walton for August 2023 compared with the previous year. Total collections for August 2023 in South Walton were $5,433,317.90. The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, is a 5-percent tax...

Insights for Investors The Levers that Drive the Economy, Markets and Rates  This month we will do a review of the various levers – be those government, business or consumer that impact economic activity, the markets – stock, bond and money markets, and the cost of borrowing and the return when...