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Disaster Preparedness by Apex

Dear Apex, I am a local property manager, and I have dealt with several different restoration companies in my career.  I am curious to know why some companies only install drying equipment, and others remove damaged material from the properties before installing equipment?  Can you help me understand the process for future reference?  James A. […] Read More

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Walton Chamber celebrates grand openings

Chamber Welcomes two new Businesses to South Walton Glow Med Spa and Margaret Ellen Bridal latest SoWal Business Openings! The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed 2 new businesses to South Walton in February. Margaret Ellen Bridal (pictured left) is the latest addition to the Shoppes at 30Avenue located at the corner of Hwy. 98 […] Read More

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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