Business

LiveOak Fiber, a newly formed broadband service provider, is investing $100 million to construct and operate a next-generation high-speed fiber optic network in Okaloosa County. The new network will bring alternative options to underserved regions of the county, ensuring access to affordable and reliable digital infrastructure for businesses and...

By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone It has been two years since we wrote about the changing insurance market place in Florida. Because we are nearly surrounded by water with the possibility of storms and other natural disasters so evident, the cycles are much more pronounced. Typically, insurance industry cycles will last...

By Julie A. Martin When you live in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), you might feel like your options for homeowner’s insurance are limited. However, working with an independent insurance agent can help you find the right coverage that meets both your needs and the requirements of...

Beachworx is Destin’s premiere coworking community, supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses and remote workers. The operator announced its first franchise location in Fort Walton Beach is now open. “Our franchise is a unique solution for landlords with vacant office or retail space,” said CEO, Steven Franco, citing the franchise’s flexible...

By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone Every time a storm threatens our state, we are reminded of how many homeowners and business owners either do not carry flood and wind insurance at all, or have inadequate limits to cover their loss. Unfortunately, the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season runs to Nov. 30. When...

Protecting Your Assets in an Evolving Threat Landscape In today’s digital age, the significance of cybersecurity cannot be emphasized enough. The alarming surge in cyber insurance costs, coupled with the prevalence of ransomware attacks targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), underscores the critical need for prioritizing cybersecurity measures. Consider the latest...

FWB Life was excited and honored to receive a prestigious award recently! We love it! The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s “Teddy Award” is a coveted, bobble-head Ted given to members who have made an impact in the community. We have been so thankful for the support...

Growing up in Pensacola, Corey Booth didn’t need to look far to learn the meaning of generosity. “As a child, I watched my father work at the local utility and live his faith by helping others, and I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps,” said Booth. The now always-busy...

By Ted Corcoran, President/CEO, Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce The Place on Beal location is one of the most sacred in Fort Walton. The land, owned by the Brooks family, was home to Mrs. James Hartley Beal from the 1920’s until her passing in 1949. Her family is...

By Kenneth Books Don’t tell Richard Schmucker to take it easy. After retiring from his machine shop at 40, he found time weighed heavily on his hands. But he had an in. He had more than 10 years experience in the roofing industry. So, he set his sights on creating a...