Aug 13, 2015
Economic development group makes the hard sell
It’s not easy selling a community to outside businesses and investors. Despite incentives, such as tax breaks and free land, recruiting industry is a challenge, especially when other states are wooing the same companies. Competition can be fierce.
Aug 6, 2015
Wee Market provides big business opportunity for community
Holly and Abdul Elassaad have owned Pet Nation in the Shopped of Navarre for more than a decade.
Aug 6, 2015
Two New Restaurants coming to Gulf Breeze
Two new restaurants are coming soon to the 300 block of U.S. Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze proper: a Beef O’ Brady’s sports-themed eatery and The Fishing Hole.
Jul 30, 2015
Millions refunded due to ‘cramming’
The country’s four largest wireless companies – Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint Corporation – have agreed to refund customers $267.5 million following an investigation into unauthorized charges.
Jul 30, 2015
BP payouts to local entities to start soon for spill
A federal judge said BP will begin paying up to $1 billion in settlements to compensate local governments across the Gulf Coast for lost tax revenue and other economic damages they blame on the company’s 2010 oil spill.
Jul 16, 2015
Florida Chamber Honors Rep. Mike Hill
Rep. Mike Hill (R-Pensacola) is one of 23 legislators honored with a 2015 Florida Chamber Distinguished Advocate award from the Florida Chamber of Commerce
Jul 16, 2015
Gulf Power launches new full-service app
With the increase of smartphones over the last decade, consumers today are spending more time using the latest apps than ever before. It has become a way of life, whether paying bills, looking for a place to eat or making airline reservations. If you want it, there is usually “an app for that.”
Jul 16, 2015
UWF announces CFO, VP for administrative services
The University of West Florida recently named Steven Cunningham vice president for administrative services and chief financial officer. Cunningham will report to executive vice president and provost, Martha Saunders, for the effective leadership, oversight and administration of all activities within the area of administrative services and will serve as chief financial officer of the university and chief executive officer of Business Enterprises, Inc.
Jul 16, 2015
Bondi warns of increase in robocall scams
Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi is warning Florida consumers about robocall scams. The number of complaints to the Attorney General’s No Fraud Hotline is on the rise.
Jul 9, 2015
Marina expected to open Labor Day weekend
Construction of a marina behind East River Smokehouse is moving forward, and owner James Dabney hopes to open 20 boat slips by Labor Day.