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…
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.
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…
Capital New Beginnings Bouthillier Celebrating more than 40 years in practice, the law firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb has streamlined its name to Colodny Fass. The firm’s Internet address is now ColodnyFass.com. Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler…
The growing pains of Northwest Florida’s art scene.
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,…
Capital New Beginnings HILLS Nan Hillis, a veteran banker and former BB&T region president, has been named chief strategy officer for Prime Meridian Bank, Tallahassee. Hillis previously oversaw bank operations for BB&T’s Central Florida region. Lorne Simmons has been promoted…
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…
Destin Commons gets a facelift, Kiku opens a new location, and Northwest Florida has a new auto detailer in town.
Story By Linda Kleindienst Photography by Dave Barfield Matt Burke They’re moving forces in business and community, A-listers with A-plus personalities who face challenges head-on and are determined to make their world a better place. 850 Business Magazine is proud to…
