Aug 9, 2018
Tiger Point plaza sees new wave of retail, dining
At least three new restaurants and a variety of retail opportunities are set to open their doors in the Tiger Point shopping center where Publix opened in January.
Jul 26, 2018
Navarre, Pace show business growth parallels
According to business license data in Santa Rosa County, Navarre is the second fastest growing area in the county when it comes to new business. More than 2,000 businesses received new licenses tied to Santa Rosa addresses between 2017 and June 2018.
Jul 19, 2018
Airbnb-style rentals prove hard to track
For visitors wanting to get the full experience of living in another place in the way a local would, websites like Airbnb and VRBO offer a unique chance to try out the living quarters of a different community for the day.
Jul 12, 2018
Beer crafters turn hobby into profession
From hipsters posting Instagram pics of the newest IPA at their local pub to military veterans brewing in their backyards, the United States loves its beer.
Jul 5, 2018
UWF repeats as No. 3 among state universities
The Florida Board of Governors announced June 27 that the University of West Florida (UWF) placed as the third highest scored state university in Florida for the second year running.
Jul 5, 2018
Florida right-to-work law means little change from court ruling
While a U.S. Supreme Court ruling could have major impact on the funding of public sector unions in many states, existing Florida laws mean the decision will likely have little consequence here.
Jun 28, 2018
Tourist Development Council cancels county tour
Santa Rosa County’s Tourist Development Council (TDC) has canceled its planned countywide field trip, citing concerns about legal liability and potential violation of the Sunshine Law.
Jun 28, 2018
Citizens seeks AOB solution, postpones rate increase
After a bill aimed at reforming Florida’s insurance industry and preventing Assignment of Benefits (AOB) abuse failed in the Legislature’s last session, the state’s largest insurer has taken steps to solve the problem itself.
Jun 21, 2018
Successful financial planning starts young
High schoolers who have a credit card will graduate with an average debt of $1,585, according to research by student loan provider Sallie Mae. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that 60 percent of 15-year-old Americans are not financially literate on the basics of handling money.
Jun 14, 2018
Santa Rosa explores business incubator possibilities
Three Florida State University graduate students with training in economics and a problem to solve have set their sights on Santa Rosa County with one goal in mind: Diversify the economy.