PENSACOLA, FL, ISSUED MAY 28, 2026…KMS Communications (www.kmsbusiness.com), a leading communications company providing state-of-the-art telephone and communications systems, network and data services, security camera systems and Managed IT Services, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business. In 1976, when KMS Communications…
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL (May 7, 2026) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida today announced the appointment of Lane McCormack as President. This strategic addition builds on the company’s existing leadership excellence, including Chairman Jimmy Burgess, Broker Jennifer…
The indefatigable Mary Jane Ryals—author, former Florida State University professor, and the first Big Bend Poet Laureate—has taken the helm at Apalachee Press, sister to the internationally recognized literary magazine Apalachee Review. Along with fellow poet and longtime collaborator Carol…
PANAMA CITY, Fl. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the opening of its new Panama City office, located at 2402 State Avenue, Suite 101, Panama City, FL 32405. The new full-service banking office officially opened on…
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — Topeka, the fast-growing leader in destination-based music vacations, unveiled a major refurbishment of its Miramar Beach venue in tandem with its 2026 event season. The transformation enhances guest comfort, accessibility, and immersion, further positioning the Northwest…
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – [May 11, 2026] – SEASIDE SCHOOL™ celebrated a dazzling and impactful evening on Saturday, May 2, as the inaugural Dancing with the Emerald Coast Stars, presented by Ascension Sacred Heart and in partnership with Fred Astaire Dance Studios…
When I began drawing the framework for Parkman & Associates, I wasn’t trying to build the biggest firm on the Emerald Coast—I was trying to build the right one. A firm grounded in professionalism, clarity, and a level of service…
In today’s environment, growth is no longer driven by strategy alone—it is driven by people. The organizations that scale successfully are those that invest intentionally in leadership, alignment, and culture. Carol Carlan, founder of…
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., February 26, 2026 – The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Bay County Tourist Development Council (TDC) announce collections for the month of November 2025 were up 7% compared to November 2024, followed…
Cyndi Warren, CPA, Local Partner in Charge – Growth for Warren Averett’s Daphne and Pensacola offices, has been named Professional Leader of the Year at the 2026 P.A.C.E. (Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence) Awards. Presented by the Greater Pensacola Chamber…
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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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…
This home exudes elegance and sophistication with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay
