Apr 13, 2017
Bed tax report fluke prompts evaluation of methods
In a county that hadn’t seen a month without growth in its bed tax revenue since June 2015, to get a report showing a nearly 20 percent drop in collections can be a shock to the system.
Apr 6, 2017
Roaches, other health hazards temporarily close Horizon Buffet
A sushi buffet in Gulf Breeze was forced to shut its doors for four days following an inspection that found cockroaches, unclean conditions and improper food storage, according to state records. The restaurant has since reopened.
Mar 30, 2017
Florida property insurers dodge downgrades, bolster reserves
Despite warnings of possible widespread downgrades, Florida’s leading insurance grading agency has decided not to hand down lower marks to the majority of companies in the state.
Mar 23, 2017
Good elevator pitch can build your
Imagine stepping onto an elevator and coming face-to-face with your perfect customer or the employer of your dreams. You have less than two minutes to grab their attention and sell your product, service or skills.
Mar 16, 2017
House passes oversight bill for Visit Florida
In its first week of session the Florida House of Representatives passed two bills Friday that took aim economic programs eliminating Enterprise Florida, Inc. and restructuring Visit Florida.
Mar 9, 2017
Insurers blame assignment of benefits for rising premiums
Home and business owners in Florida can expect the cost of property insurance to rise in 2017 and to keep climbing in the coming years, East Bay Insurance owner John Hays says.
Mar 2, 2017
Keller Williams Navarre office receives honors
Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast’s (KWREC) Navarre office received several honors at the recent Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Anniversary Annual Banquet.
Mar 2, 2017
Paradise reveals relaxing branding image for county tourism
Navarre Beach, Florida’s most relaxing place.
Feb 23, 2017
Navarre Wal-Mart opens new regional training academy
Navarre Wal-Mart store 3439 opened a new regional training academy for Wal-Mart locations throughout northwest Florida and graduated its first class Tuesday, Feb. 14, during their Grand Opening Ceremony.
Feb 16, 2017
Proposed legislation could eliminate Visit Florida and Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Proposed legislation that would eliminate state tourism marketing group Visit Florida and state economic development agency Enterprise Florida, Inc. was introduced Feb. 8 to the Florida House of Representatives Careers and Competition Subcommittee.