Category: Business Beacon
Business Beacon: Inside Destin City Food Hall
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on City Food Hall Destin, a gathering place that showcases both veteran and up-and-coming chefs under one roof. Co-founder Kenzie Motai talks to us about sourcing food vendors, how technology fuels their business, and the opportunity to feature local chefs. Find them on Facebook, Instagram and... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside The Hidden Lantern
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on The Hidden Lantern, a family-owned bookstore in Rosemary Beach. Manager Lauren Pingree talks to us about storytime, a return to the printed word and that interesting chandelier. Find The Hidden Lantern on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and the web. Do you have an interesting topic you... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Dan Castles
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Dan Castles, a unique gift opportunity from an artist whose medium involves only sand and water. Owner Dan Anderson talks to us about his passion for the beach and what still gives him goosebumps, even when the temperature is soaring. Find Dan Castles on Facebook,... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside The Shade & Drape Co.
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on The Shade & Drape Co., a full-service window treatment business. Owner Ted Jurek talks to us about their personalized approach and the art of “custom.” Visit them on their website or find them on Instagram or Facebook. Do you have an interesting topic you think... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside The Ratchet Hatchet
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on The Ratchet Hatchet, an axe-throwing business located in Fort Walton Beach. Co-owners Miguelle and Victoria Corpuz talk to us about this unusual pastime and their unique entry into the axe-throwing market. Visit them on their website, Facebook or Instagram. Do you have an interesting topic... Read More
Happy Howl-O-Ween: Inside Seacrest Wolf Preserve
When Annette Johnson sought solace after the deaths of her parents, she turned to an unusual source: Wolves. But, before you question her lucidity, you might want to get to know her “friends” in this keystone species — and they’re a lot closer than you realize. Seacrest Wolf Preserve was founded in 1999 and, more than... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Food For Thought Outreach
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Food For Thought Outreach, a local nonprofit organization working to end food insecurity in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. Founder Tiffanie Nelson talks to us about why she started the organization and how it has grown since 2010.... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music, the only music school dedicated to music performance in the Fort Walton Beach area. Founder and director Marlayna Goosby talks to us about why she started it and why music is cool again. Do you have an interesting topic... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside 30Apron
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on 30Apron, a private chef service offering chef-prepared dinners, picnic baskets and pre-made lunches. Owner Traci Veno talks to us about bringing her business to the Emerald Coast from Nashville, the ever-changing nature of the food industry and her surprise for locals. Do you have an... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Gear4Here
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Gear4Here, a local company that rents and sells the gear you need to make the most of your vacation. Co-owner Tiffany Hall, who runs the business with her husband, Rob, talked to us about their new venture, their bestseller and “Large Marge. You can find... Read More
