Crook Stewart Keeps Rockers Rollin’
Bay County native Crook Stewart III parlayed his skills into a job working for some of the most familiar performers in the world.
850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida - October-November 2013
Business Sound Bytes
Capital New Beginnings >> A new leadership team has been installed at the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County Inc., led by Kyle Touchstone as executive vice president and Ben Pingree, the new vice president of Business Retention/Expansion and Public…
Couple Combines Family Dairy Products with Local Produce for Unique Ice Cream Offerings
Turning local products into artisan ice creams is the specialty of Southern Craft Creamery.
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.
The Last Word
Hard to believe it’s been five years since the first issue of 850 was published. It’s been quite a trip. I’ve learned a lot about Northwest Florida in that time — and I hope you have too. We featured former…
Manufacturing Company Purchases Major Warehouse
Priced above what the market could support, this former paper packaging manufacturing plant sat on the market for awhile. But a manufacturing company growing its current product line has purchased the property for $2.2 million. Logan DeVries, a broker associate…
Retreat to the Quiet, Cozy Mountains
Built in 2007, this second home in the gorgeous mountain setting of North Carolina is perfect for any Florida native looking for a change of pace. The views are incomparable with rolling hills leading into majestic mountains. And the house…
Business Real Estate Update from Around Northwest Florida
Destin >> The Market Shops at Sandestin is getting a major facelift. Owner OBP Partners of Miami has begun a revitalization effort, transforming the resort shopping area into a dining, shopping and entertainment center with an intimate neighborhood atmosphere. Renovations…
Under the Right Conditions, Industrial Dust By-Products Can Pose a Deadly Danger
It’s no joke. Dust is dangerous and not to be taken lightly. In fact, it can be downright deadly under certain conditions and circumstances, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Many industries that produce combustible dust involve…
850 Holds a Conversation About Jobs with Florida Gov. Rick Scott
What kind of jobs has Rick Scott added, how has he lured them here and what is his economic vision for Northwest Florida?
