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More Than Convenient
Every story needs a hook, an opening line so brilliant, the reader is compelled to reach the next line, so at first, the following words may feel like a lackadaisical start, “Another gas station may be coming to the Florida…
Growing Pains
For decades, Emerald Coast locals have been battling tourism-congested commutes up and down Highway 98. In Fort Walton Beach, a convergence of local and transient travelers has created a bottleneck at the Brooks Bridge. A new bridge, planned for completion…
What's Brewing on the Beach?
3rd PLANET BREWING Ten years ago, Tim McCool put his head together with homebrewer and fellow Air Force veteran Jason Doster to bring to Niceville its first microbrewery with the goal of creating quality beer and a new community hub.…
Building the Beach
Itwas just after developer and cofounder of Sandcastle Resorts and Hotels Frank Flautt had purchased a 10-acre beachfront lot that would house the future Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa that he placed a call to his friend Ernest…
Vacation Rental Resilience
Tourism is Florida’s No. 1 economic engine, and in Walton County, it plays an especially pivotal role. The scenic 30A corridor is not just a beloved stretch of sugar-white sand and turquoise water; it’s also home to a tourism ecosystem…
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Trading in a Digital Market
Global Demand for Digital CurrencyCryptocurrencies are growing in popularity as a decentralized global currency. The current global market cap is roughly $2.73 trillion, with an increasing number of merchants accepting cryptocurrencies as legal tender. Unlike physical monies, which can always…
Summer 2025 SoundBytes
CAPITAL // LOCAL HONORS LEON COUNTY RECOGNIZED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Leon County Government has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to public infrastructure, earning six Project of the Year Awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) Big Bend Branch.…
Building the Beach
Itwas just after developer and cofounder of Sandcastle Resorts and Hotels Frank Flautt had purchased a 10-acre beachfront lot that would house the future Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa that he placed a call to his friend Ernest…
Art-prenuers
Many parents use the phrase “starving artist” to warn their children away from the arts. The corner of every major city houses a singer-songwriter trying to make it big. Street performers earn an average of $21.70/hour in the United States,…
Investing in Experience
The Ecosystem of a Deal: A Symphony of Collaboration Investment real estate deals involve a network of stakeholders, creating what Stewart Proctor, CCIM, co-managing director of Ciminelli Real Estate Services, calls “the ecosystem of a deal.” From brokers and property…
Conquering Concerns in Commercial Real Estate
Ciminelli Real Estate Services recognizes then tackles common worries
The Art Business
With its temperate weather, flora and fauna erupting into bloom, and the city waking from winter with a stacked calendar of events, spring in Tallahassee is a business in itself. On the roster of headlining events, Word of South, a…
Sandestin Real Estate
Luxury in real estate isn’t necessarily defined by price point,” says Sara Becnel, president of Sandestin Investments and managing partner of The Agency Northwest Florida Beaches. “It’s about ensuring that anyone who entrusts us with their real estate needs feels…
What's Brewing on the Beach?
3rd PLANET BREWING Ten years ago, Tim McCool put his head together with homebrewer and fellow Air Force veteran Jason Doster to bring to Niceville its first microbrewery with the goal of creating quality beer and a new community hub.…
The Business of Banking
Beyond having a great business model, products, goods, and services, all businesses require stable financial and asset management. With approximately 92 percent of global trade conducted electronically, there is a growing need for innovative solutions to banking needs. We briefly…
More Than Convenient
Every story needs a hook, an opening line so brilliant, the reader is compelled to reach the next line, so at first, the following words may feel like a lackadaisical start, “Another gas station may be coming to the Florida…
ArtsQuest 2025
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artworks—Clarence and Alabama, Great Minds, and One Man Show will be showcased on all…
Sound Bytes March/April
CAPITAL LOCAL HONORS The Board of Directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) has unanimously elected Sandra Veszi Einhorn as chair of its board of directors. With over two decades of leadership in the housing and nonprofit sectors, Veszi Einhorn has…
The Tough Love of Entrepreneurship
Some entrepreneurs would describe starting their business like giving birth, while others see it like entering a marriage with an uncompromising tyrant. One business owner looks at his business as wrestling with a grizzly, happy at the end of each…
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
Premier festival continues to offer superior sips
