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General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

Real Estate June 27, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Expands with New Commercial Division

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida is pleased to announce the opening of a new Commercial Real Estate Division, further enhancing the brokerage’s comprehensive range of real estate services. Headquartered in WaterColor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has eight offices across the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast serving communities from St. George Island to Destin. “This expansion reflects our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in both residential and commercial sectors,” said Jimmy Burgess, Chief Executive Officer for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. “With our new Commercial Real Estate Division, our agents will have a complete suite of tools and marketing support to better assist customers buying, selling, leasing, and managing commercial properties, such as office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and more.” By adding the commercial division, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida agents representing commercial properties will now have the opportunity to market listings within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network of over 344 brokerages nationwide. This opportunity along with other tools offered exclusively to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices commercial brokerages will provide expansive reach for commercial properties represented by the brokerage. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Executive Team (L to R): Jimmy Burgess, Hunter Harman, Jennifer Ledesma, Jan Sirmans, and Price Rainer “As a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida agent already focused on commercial real estate, I am thrilled for this new expansion and the additional opportunities it will offer my commercial clients,” said Chris Wooten, Sales... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 27, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More