Growing the Local Economy
More jobs. Higher salaries. Every county in Northwest Florida is looking for businesses that will provide both.
Happenings
New Film Incentives Bring More Movie Business Back to Florida
FL film officials push Legislature to restore an economic stimulus.
New Businesses From Destin to Tallahassee
Destin Lucy Buffett, owner of Lulu’s Gulf Shores in Alabama and sister of troubadour Jimmy Buffett, plans to cross the state line and spread her “Gumbo love” by opening Lulu’s Destin this summer. The new restaurant will open within the…
Funeral Homes & Cemeteries' Main Goal
 Laina L. Hicks, general manager of Abbey Funeral Home and Tallahassee Memory Gardens, was taken aback by an odd request. It proves, though, that the customer is always right — even in death. “You know what I just had…
Paso Fino Ranch in Madison is The Home of Equestrian Champions
The mother-daughter team of Henrietta and Robin Ratliff have won national and international recognition.
Small Coffee Connoisseur Takes it to The Big Leagues
Deja Brew Coffee Shop in Panama City Beach makes sure its coffee beans are fresh roasted — and some even come from owner Jerry Williams’ own Costa Rican farm.
A Coastal Paradise Getaway
Photo courtesy John Cook/Coldwell Banker We have all been on a beach vacation where we are driving along a coast, see a beautiful, sprawling beach home and think. “Wow, I wish I lived there.” It’s no surprise then that this…
Bringing More Tourism to The Rivers
Hoping to jump onto the coattails of the post-recession tourism boom, Northwest Florida’s rural counties have joined forces to promote their region to visitors.
An Office Site to See and Be Seen
In an area surrounded by shopping plazas and restaurants, this four-story brick and stucco building stands out on Plantation Road in the best way. The facade is classic with a twist, which attracts attention from neighbors like University Town Plaza…
