Historic Gibson Inn Expansion Project
Current and future guests can expect new rooms and enhanced amenities
Forgotten Coast
Nikki Fried Visits With The Community of Mexico Beach
I met then Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried early on the morning before her inauguration. I spent two days in the car with her, capturing and telling the story of the inauguration festivities from her perspective. During that time, I also shared…
Wakulla County Hopes to Entice New Employers
By promoting its assets they hope to change the perception of the county.
Project Aims to Help Mexico Beach Rebound
Local fundraising website profiles victims to raise awareness about relief efforts
A Step in Time
Fugawee Corporation sells historical footwear to re-enactors and museums worldwide, movies and Broadway shows from its 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Crawfordville.
Small-Time Success
Several communities in Northwest Florida are working to better themselves with the help of a program provided through the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity. Called Competitive Florida, among the areas benefitting are DeFuniak Springs, Century, Port St. Joe and Madison County.
Oyster Ranching
Oyster “ranching” is a budding venture that locals hope will resurrect the oyster industry in Wakulla County, create hundreds of jobs, promote ecotourism and spawn sustainable economic development.
High-End Real Estate
From thousand-acre plantations to multi-million-dollar homes with frontage on the Gulf or one of the region’s many bays, Northwest Florida has a lot to offer to the well-heeled buyer.
A Blank Canvas
Chris Holley has an extensive resumé working for some of Florida’s fastest growing cities and counties. Now he is helping Gulf County as director of the Economic Development Coalition and gives his thoughts on the region’s development.
