Business

A Local Agent Is Crucial When Insurance Premiums Are Rising Premiums are going up all over Florida right now, and have been on the rise for the better part of the last three years. Last year saw the downfall of 11 carriers and the swift withdrawal of four others. This...

By Chuck Hall “We love the “darlings” of Main Street, Not Wall Street,” said Apex Senior Partner Chuck Hall. “Our team at Apex Design Center is devoted to finding ‘Apex Premiere’ products for our home improvement clients emphasizing high-quality American Made Brands.” From countertops and cabinets to flooring and wall...

By Dr. Jeff and Robin Cerny Currently, there is much confusion and strife in our world. In uncertain and trying times, people seek guidance and understanding. So, what would you think if we stated that what we really need is WAR for our time? The WAR we are referring to though...

Meet Adam Shepherd, a Second-Generation Remodeling Contractor bringing customized excellence to our local home improvement market. In the heart of Niceville, Florida, lies Apex Design Center, a hub of creativity and craftsmanship. Behind this thriving remodeling business is Adam Shepherd, a skilled contractor with an impressive lineage in the...

Jaime Dorsey is a California transplant successfully growing her interior design firm, Dorsey Design Co., in Bluewater Bay and surrounding areas. She has a trained eye in design, after designing and remodeling homes and commercial real estate properties in California. Over the past four years, she has helped create...

By Lori Leath Smith Niceville local Brad Buinicky’s mantra is, “Learn from the past and cling to good memories. Plan for the future and hope for the best. But live in the present and maximize your potential there.” As the local Emerald Coast area owner of Heroes Lawn Care, Brad has...

By Joe Capers With Spring Break and Summer around the corner, a lot of us locals (and our guests) will be out in our golf carts. You might even want to purchase one. Just remember, as there are different kinds of golf carts, which you’ll discover when you go to...

Last year, Cox Media gave over $1.6 million in cash and in-kind donations to Gulf Coast charities and non-profits with a primary focus on youth, education, diversity and conservation initiatives. Last November, Cox also presented the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast with a $20,000 grant to...

In 2023 the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in Miramar Beach will celebrate its 50th anniversary. For decades, the resort has drawn visitors to its beautiful white sand beaches, made from quartz carried from the Appalachian Mountains 20,000 years ago. After 50 years, it›s no surprise that the largest...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager We are seeing some early trends or patterns for investors. First among these are short-term interest rates. The Federal Reserve raised rates to 4.75 percent in early February. That was a .25 percent smaller rate increase than in its previous meeting. We...