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.
Jun 7, 2018
Cybercrime expert: Small businesses are ‘sitting ducks’
Of the thousands of attempted and successful cyberattacks on businesses in the U.S. in 2016, 43 percent targeted businesses with fewer than 250 employees, according to online security company Symantec’s 2016 Internet Security Threat Report.
May 31, 2018
Home-sales boom cuts inventory, boosts median price
Potential home buyers with smaller wallets may be getting squeezed out of the market in Santa Rosa County, according to the latest data.
May 24, 2018
Tourism Development Council creates annual sponsorship opportunity
The Santa Rosa County Tourism Development Board took a hardline approach to grant funding for the second year in a row during their May 17 budget workshop meeting, but even with the cutbacks, many events that did not receive the grant may still count this year’s budget a victory.