The Business of Arts Resounding Impact on The Emerald Coast
The growing pains of Northwest Florida’s art scene.
Destin/Fort Walton
The Successes of Regina Jaquess, USA Water Skier
Having an accomplished career and successful business might be enough for some people, but Regina Jaquess isn’t your typical overachiever. “I pretty much have two professions,” blushed Jaquess. “I’m a professional water skier, and I’m also a pharmacist.” For Jaquess,…
When He Couldn't Find a Job, Michael Chou Did The Unthinkable
Matt Burke Michael Chou turned to Japanese-inspired cuisine learned from his homeland of Taiwan to change the restaurant landscape in Tallahassee and Destin. Tallahassee and Destin diners know Osaka Japanese Steakhouse for its fresh sushi and tasty hibachi, but there…
Kickstarter Matches Idea People with Micro-Capitalists
More entrepreneurs are turning to online funding mechanisms, like Kickstarter, to get their start-up funds.
One of The Most Visible Buildings on Highway 98
If real estate — particularly commercial real estate — is all about location, location, location, then this one-story office property is a buyer’s delight. One of the most visible buildings on the Emerald Coast Parkway (Highway 98), the building is…
A Successful Business is Built on Locals, Tourists and The Military
Sunburned, with $20 in his pocket and nearly all his possessions in a car he shared with a friend, 21-year-old Chris Sehman decided to open his first bar while sitting on the beach behind the Back Porch in Destin. …
The Gospel Truth from a Social Media Evangelist
The Emerald Coast tops all kinds of lists and polls with the most elite of international travel magazines, but according to social media expert Julio Fernandez this stretch of beach would be much cooler if there were more geeks here.…
The Art of Living in Ruskin Place
Nestled in Seaside is a bustling little center of commerce called Ruskin Place that is inhabited by small business owners.
Walton County Tourism: The Miracle of 30A
There’s a burst of energy along the coastline of Walton County, where a new hotel and several businesses are opening and boosting the local economy.
Jay Odom Reflects on Life, Business and Politics
Jay Odom depended on good politicking to help his development company. But one foray into the political world led to a federal prison sentence.
