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How technology is fixing the staffing shortage Article by Josh Foster | Photography by Robert Young, Forever Young Images It has now been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the landscape for small business owners, leaving a lasting impact that continues to be felt today. Despite some signs of softening the effects of the pandemic, particularly in terms of staffing challenges and inflation, persist with no immediate resolution in sight. In response to these ongoing challenges...
March 2024
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Investments Impacting the Emerald Coast Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Robert Young, Forever Young Images When planning the investment issue, we here at Destin City Lifestyle turned to an expert with one question: What does the economic future of Destin look like in the coming years? Enter Steven Franco, a well-established entrepreneur and commercial realtor with a wealth of knowledge in city economic planning. Steven is the Managing Partner of Rodos Realty Partners and Rodos...
March 2024
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The Right Time to Build
Local developer creates opportunity in Freeport Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Robert Young, Forever Young Images Matt Lozecki knows the full meaning of being in the right place at the right time. In 2013, Matt and his brother Jay bought All Clear Restoration and Remediation. At the time, All Clear was a small local water damage company, however, shortly after acquiring the company, Matt and his team expanded it to a restoration company that now travels to disaster-struck areas...
March 2024
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How Should Investors Think About Risk?
Local Financial Advisor Bennett Stein discusses risk in investments Article by Bennett Stein | Photography by Eliana Kinneman, Main Character Photography If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times. Everyone 'knows' investors need to park their funds in low-risk funds and investments, or at least take risk into account. But what does risk in investing really entail? When people mention low-risk investments, a commonly offered example is United States Treasuries. People point out...
March 2024
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