Walton County’s Tourism Reach Extends to Atlanta
Fully 10 percent of visitors to South Walton County are from the Atlanta market.
Food & Drink
Circle Grill and Grady’s Seafood Have the Friendliest Rivalry Around
Rivalry restaurants serve diners’ palates well
Black Lab Inspires Entrepreneur's Shrimp Marinade Business Venture
Abandoned dog and a shrimp marinade kick-starts major entrepreneurial success
Back on Track?
It’s going to be an uphill battle, but hopes remain high that Amtrak will resume its passenger rail service between New Orleans and Orlando. Although fans are hoping to see some of the service return within two years, the major hurdle that remains is funding for the project and who will pay what.
More Mollusks, Please
An area known for its blue-green waterways and rich ecosystems, Santa Rosa County is currently working on a project that could improve the quality of marine life — and perhaps economic development — for years to come. The county has been working with scientists at the Nature Conservancy since 2015 on the Pensacola East Bay Oyster Habitat Restoration Project — a multi-phase endeavor that’s being funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund.
Embracing Altruism
One of eight Benefit Corporations in Florida, the Walton County-based Amavida Coffee and Tea Company represents a new breed of business — one aimed at balancing the public good with making profit.
Tallahassee Welcomes a New Craft Distillery
Craft Distilleries and Their Products Are Growing in Popularity
BP Oil Spill’s Ripple Effects
The BP oil spill in 2010 wrought havoc in the Gulf Coast states, endangering wildlife, destroying environmentally sensitive lands and devastating Northwest Florida’s tourism industry.
The Route to Northwest Florida’s Economic Vitality is Through its Transportation System
Everything about transportation affects the development of a region’s economy.
The Dangers of Energy Drinks
Doctors say these popular pick-me-ups can change the course of your health.
