NORTHWEST Fl. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of Susan S. Thompson, Founding and Managing Member of Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Colón & Power, P.A., to the ServisFirst Bank Northwest Florida Advisory…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a three-year contract extension for President Richard McCullough, reaffirming the board’s confidence in his visionary leadership. Since becoming president in 2021, McCullough has guided the university through an era of remarkable progress, strengthening FSU's position as…
EPSD, a decision-enablement advisory working with senior leaders at technology-intensive scale-ups, today announced the appointment of Steve Schwartz as Executive Vice President of Revenue. Schwartz, a South Walton Resident, brings over two decades of experience helping technology companies scale with…
Tallahassee, FL – Business and community leaders from across Northwest Florida descended on the state capital for the 5th Annual Northwest Florida Days. Organized by Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW), the event served as a powerful demonstration of regional unity, bringing…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Capital City Youth Services (CCYS) has been awarded $200,000 from Chick-fil-A, Inc. through its 2026 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program, which celebrates the work of nonprofit organizations creating meaningful, lasting impact in their communities. The funding will…
Business, civic, and community leaders from across the Panhandle will convene March 4–5, 2026, for the FPL Northwest Florida Economic Symposium, hosted at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The annual symposium serves as a premier forum for collaboration, idea-sharing, and forward‑looking discussion…
PENSACOLA, Fla. – [FEB 9, 2026] – Florida Blue, the leading health insurer in the state, has named Hong Potomski as market president for Northwest Florida, a newly created position. This role will oversee regional business strategy and community engagement…
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has been named to Newsweek’s prestigious 2026 list of the best-in-state hospitals, placing them alongside just 30 other hospitals in Florida. Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is the only hospital in the…
MILTON, Fla. – Buffalo Rock Company celebrated the grand opening of its new Santa Rosa Campus, a 352,800-square-foot facility designed to support growing customer demand across the Gulf region. Local leaders, business partners and community members joined Buffalo Rock leadership and…
Pensacola, Florida (December 5, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Craig Vinson Sr. has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Wealth Management. In this strategic role, Vinson will oversee all wealth management services,…
Engel & Völkers Florida today announced that Robert Weil has acquired the franchise license for Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches. A longtime resident with a proven record of success in the 30A market, Weil brings more than a decade of…
Capital City Bank announced that Alicia Williams-Ronan has assumed the role of chief retail officer. She succeeds Randy Lashua, who will retire on December 31 after 20 years of service. In this role, Williams-Ronan will oversee strategy and direct management…
The Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation (BCF) held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 7, marking the start of construction on Longleaf Art Park, a transformative cultural destination in Walton County, Florida. The 15.5-acre public art park and pavilion is designed by OLI…
Pensacola, FL - Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee funded grants of up to $5,000 to support a special program benefiting residents…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 9, 2025) – The Tallahassee Wellplex, located at 1321 Executive Center Drive, is now open and welcoming new tenants. Strategically located to serve the region’s growing healthcare needs, this state-of-the-art office building offers premium leasing opportunities for…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This year marks the 3rd Annual North Florida Worlds of Work career exploration event, presented by the Talent Development Council, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 23 - Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, on the campuses of Tallahassee…
Written by Gail Moraton, CBCP When hurricanes strike the Gulf Coast, small businesses in Northwest Florida face not just property damage, but the challenge of keeping their doors open and employees working. High winds, wind-driven rain, and flooding do more…
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, a property management and real estate company in Destin, was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For in Florida Trend magazine. The annual “Best Companies” list is featured in the August issue of Florida…
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…
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…
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Dean, Florida State University College of Medicine
Dr. Martha Ruder balances many significant roles, notably as a family nurse practitioner and coordinator of the associate’s degree nursing program at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. “Nurses are used to being busy,” said Dr. Ruder. “I…
Emerald Coast // Local Honors New director creates a venue for all seasons » The Pensacola Beach Resort has appointed Misty Pacheco to director of sales. Pacheco is managing sales for the…
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Compiled by Rebecca Padgett Frett Capital // Local Honors SKATE PARK PARTNERS WIN STATEWIDE AWARD Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, Leon County Government and the City of Tallahassee earned the statewide 2023 Project of the Year Award from the Florida Chapter of…
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