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SoWal Life Feb 2018 issue MRB revised for march 2018

Stairs and Elevators By Maurice Stouse “Trees don’t grow to the moon”. “ The stock market makes you feel like you’re climbing stairs when it’s going up and like you’re riding an elevator when it’s going down”. These are but a few of the sayings that retired stockbroker Keith Knight of Santa Rosa Beach can […] Read More

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Walton County is Growing Fast, Tourism Up

By Tad Hunter Walton is the third fastest growing County in the State of Florida. Walton County is growing at a rapid pace making it one of the fastest growing markets in Florida. Tourism as measured by bed tax receipts was up over 16% in 2017 from the prior year. Reports of early vacation booking […] Read More

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Health Insurance for your business

What you need to know about getting Group Health Insurance for your business By MIchael Roth If you are interested in setting up a group health plan and benefits for your company, there are a few things to know before you start the process. Although overall group benefits are not difficult to get established, It […] Read More


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Introducing “SoWal Connections” – a Resource Guide for 2nd Home / Out-of State property owners

SoWal Life is pleased to introduce “Sowal Connections”, a guide designed to put absentee, out-of-State property owners in touch with local contractors, property managers and other local service providers 2nd home / absentee owners will need keeping their properties in tip top condition. Each month, SoWal Life reaches via direct mail approx. 25,000 South Walton […] Read More

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Three Kinds of Contractors

Ask APEX “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” – Benjamin Franklin Three Kinds of Contractors In most industries, there are usually three groups of demographics. There are those who are indeed honest and expertly deliver skilled services and high quality products in their trade. Then there are […] Read More

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Vacation Rental / Home Sharing Debate Heats up

Candidate for Destin City Council Speaks in Tallahassee There’s an important debate happening in our State’s Capital that should be of keen interest to South Walton County residents. The debate is over how to regulate and classify Vacation Rental Properties by Owner (VRBO) and other Home-Sharing arrangements. There are 2 competing Bills. The first, by […] Read More

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Ask APEX The  Value of Third Party Evaluation

Ask APEX : The  Value of Third Party Evaluation By Ken Larsen “Competition is healthy – unless there is a conflict of interest. Then it becomes unethical and destructive.” Last month we identified three demographics found in most industries – including the general contracting business: 1. Those who are competent experts, 2. Those who are […] Read More

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SoWal Things to Watch in 2018

Key Indicators to Watch in the New Year By Maurice Stouse As investors turn to the New Year, and reflect on what is to come this year, it is important to remember that no one truly knows what will happen in the markets. The stock market, the bond market, the money market, the real estate […] Read More

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YPWC PR January 2018

Walton Area Chamber Hosts Young Professionals Network The Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) announced today their 2018 kickoff event on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Grayton Beer Company. “Pints and Professionals” will be an introductory event for young professionals along Florida’s Emerald Coast looking to “get tapped into” the professional networking group. Formerly operating […] Read More