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CONTENTS JANUARY 2018

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FEATURES 4 Meet the President 5 2018 Board Members 6 Alan Baggett, Executive Vice President 8 2017 Nail Drivers’ Recap 10 Rain Barrels on Parade 19 Recognition 20 News Makers 21 Business Breakers 22 Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts Update 22 Okaloosa County Permit Information 23-26 Associate Member Directory 26 Welcome New Members

is a quarterly publication of ANDY WILSON, 2018 BIA PRESIDENT

1980 Lewis Turner Blvd.

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone - 850.863.5107 Fax - 850.864.2037 www.biaow.org

Alan Baggett, Executive Vice President abaggett@biaow.org

EMERALD COAST CONVENTION CENTER OKALOOSA ISLAND

FEBRUARY 24 | 9 - 5 FEBRUARY 25 | 11 - 4 www.biaow.org

HOME SHOW SHOWCASE

Jennifer Fleming Director of Marketing & Communications jgf@biaow.org Published by:

Emerald Coast Marketing & Publishing LLC A Full Service Media Sales, Creative, Graphics, Printing and Publishing Company.

4507 Furling Lane, Suite 106 Destin, FL 32541 Phone - 850.650.1014 CS@EmeraldCoastPubs.com www.ECMarketingandPublishing.com

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BIA STAFF:

SPECIAL SECTION

2017 BIA AWARD WINNERS

RECOGNITION

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ADVERTISERS 13 Amanda Gaskin, Briar Patch Realty 9 Beach Community Bank & Mortgage 13 C.M. Taylor Contracting, Inc. 14 Casey Electric, Inc. 18 Cox Pools 17 Eglin Federal Credit Union 27 Emerald Coast Association of Realtors 2,12 Gulf Power 26 Habitat for Humanity Restore 14 Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast 28 Okaloosa Gas 7 ResortQuest 22 REW Materials

shout OUT!

The BIA would like to give a Shout Out to the following companies for their support last quarter!

Babin Custom Builders • CM Taylor Contracting • Jeremy Stewart Construction KGII Development • Robert Fisher Signature Homes www.biaow.org

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MEET THE 2018 BIA PRESIDENT ANDY WILSON, WILSON ENTERPRISES

OF NWFL, INC.

How long have you been in the area?

I have lived in the area for 34 years. I was born in Biloxi, MS at Keesler AFB. We moved to Crestview, FL when I was one. My dad was stationed at Duke Field AFB so I was able to grow up in the area. I love the Emerald Coast and wanted to stay here following high school and OkaloosaWalton Community College. There is no other place I would want to call home!

What created your interest and passion for building and how did the interest evolve to where you are today?

“I will continue to work on Government Affairs issues in both Walton and Okaloosa Counties.”

“I also want the BIA to have a larger social media presence through such things as growing Facebook marketing...”

My first construction job was as a plumber. I was a plumber for over four-years. I really enjoyed plumbing and working on the new construction homes. I decided I wanted to build a house at the age of 21. I enlisted a builder we had done plumbing for and who was kind of a "hands-on type of guy." I helped him every chance I could. He was the first person to encourage me to gain the experience and knowledge to become a builder. Then came some hard work after that decision, and the rest is history.

Tell us about your family life.

I met my wife, Yvonne, eight years ago and we have been married for two years. I have one son, Johnathan, who is 16 and attends Niceville High School. Yvonne, Johnathan and I live in Niceville.

As a family we love and enjoy everything the gulf coast has to offer, from our pretty beaches to the many great local restaurants like Toast. We spend time with Yvonne's twin sister Christine and my brother- in-law Jared and really enjoy our time with our nephew and niece. My grandparents and parents both live in Crestview so weekly family dinners are fairly regular. My son Johnathan shares the same passion for skateboarding that I had growing up and also a (recent) similar passion for VW cars. These common interests make for special father-son times.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In spare time I like boating, sporting clays, enjoying the beach, spending time with my family and friends, and two dogs Sadie (Scottish Terrier) and Zeb (West Highland Terrier).

How has BIA membership benefited you and your business?

I initially joined the BIA to put an entry in the Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes has given me more exposure than any other marketing that I have done for my company. Another way I have benefitted by being an active BIA member are the relationships that I have built with other Builder and Associate members. If a challenge arises in new construction, I now have direct contacts at various companies to assist me in solving my challenge.

What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the BIA of Okaloosa-Walton Counties?

The biggest challenge for the BIA is solving the ongoing government affairs issues we deal with at both a local and state level.

What is the state of the building industry in our local area?

The building industry in our area has been in an upswing for a while now and the BIA is benefitting from monthly new member growth and an increase in active members.

What are your goals for 2018 as the President of the BIA?

I have a list of goals for 2018. I want to continue to grow our membership and look for new opportunities to have monthly meetings or events. I will continue to work on Government Affairs issues in both Walton and Okaloosa Counties. I also want the BIA to have a larger social media presence through such things as growing Facebook marketing with Builder/Associate Business videos or live Facebook posts. Another goal includes the completion of a successful showcase home that I am building in Crestview.

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2018 BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Andy Wilson Wilson Enterprises of NWFL, Inc.

Immediate Past President Terry Hymel Bluewater Central Vacuum Syst.

2017 Associate of the Year

Treasurer Jeremy Stewart Jeremy Stewart Construction 2017 Builder of the Year

Immediate Past 2nd Vice President Joe Nacchia Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast

First Vice President Doug Liles Southern Hybrid Homes

Presidential Appointment at Large Betty Sims CHELCO

Second Vice President Jonny Miller Ronco Electric

Secretary Michelle Boerstler Hancock Bank

Presidential Appointment at Large Drew Ayres Gulf Power Company

Presidential Appointment at Large Debbie Moore Okaloosa Gas District

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Carmela Bell ResortQuest Real Estate

Bobby Fisher Robert Fisher Signature Homes

Marion Ruckel Skalicky Ruckel Properties, Inc.

Felix Beukenkamp Beukenkamp Building Group

Jason Carducci JP Carducci, Inc.

Scott Carpenter BetterBuilt of N.W. Florida, Inc.

John Dowd, Jr. Dowd Law Firm

Garrett Floyd Niceville Insurance

Rick Goff KGII Development

Noel Morales Sherwin Williams

Kevin Reeves The Legacy Cabinet Company

Chris Taylor CM Taylor Contracting

Scott Wagner Jerremy Whitehead Interior Exterior Building Supply Southern Paradise Homes

Randy Wise Randy Wise Homes www.biaow.org

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THE BIA CARING, CREATING, & CONTRIBUTING Let me say "Thank You" for the opportunity to be your Executive Vice President and how very thrilled I am to lead your association. As your Executive Vice President, it is my job to work with you, the leaders of this Association, and carry out the policies made by the Board of Directors. With that said, let me say that it has been a pleasure to have worked with our 2017 BIA President Terry Hymel (Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems). Terry was the first Associate President of the BIA in our 55-year history and was always there when we needed to get a job done. "Thank You Terry".

do business with our local government officials. Events like the Nail Drivers Golf Tournament and Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament that help provide the funds needed to award scholarships to the sons and daughters of BIA members.

I am also excited about the year ahead and I am looking forward to working with our new President Andy Wilson (Wilson Enterprises of Northwest Florida, Inc.). Andy is both energetic and positive about his role as President and I know he will provide the leadership necessary to get the job done very effectively. I welcome our new board members and officers, and I challenge them to work diligently with Andy in the pursuit of greater things for the BIA. I challenge each of you to follow Andy’s lead and devote your time and talents to the BIA whenever possible.

This is your Association and I hope this year you take advantage of the opportunities you have as a result of your investment.

As a member of the BIA, you receive a wealth of benefits that not only protect our industry, but also provide you with money saving discounts, education, instant access to legal documents and so much more. The BIA is a great organization, filled with talented people with great ideas and many opportunities to realize the value of your membership. My hope for 2018 is that you take advantage of your membership with the BIA and get "INVOLVED".

Last year your BIA and its members were involved in many aspects of the industry. We had members like Jeremy Stewart, who not only was the President of the Florida Home Builders Association, but spent many hours/days in Tallahassee fighting on your behalf and the issues that affect our industry.

Felix Beukenkamp and Skip Miller lead the BIA Governmental Affairs Committee to make positive changes to the way you

If you would like to get more involved or learn more about your membership, please contact myself or Jennifer Fleming and we would be happy to help.

You know the quote "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child" In 1962 a group of people involved in every aspect of the building industry, who were concerned about improving the area in which they do business and were willing to do something about it, created the Building Industry Association. Their goal and our goal today, is to create a climate where builders can prosper which also provides a climate in which to prosper for all those related industry trade partners.

Calendar of events

J ANUARY

1 Happy New Year!

F E BRUA RY 1 Economic and Housing Forecast

Featuring Dr. Rick Harper - Ramada Inn

9-11 International Builders Show Orlando, FL

15 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 23 Free Energy Code Course 4 CEUs - BIA Office

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24-25 39th Annual BIA Home Show

Emerald Coast Convention Center

MAY 12 Mike Josey Memorial Sporting

Clay Tournament @ Shoal River Sporting Clays and Shooting Center

Alan Baggett

Alan Baggett, Executive Vice President

Save the date JUNE 4 Parade of Homes Judging JUNE 8 Parade of Homes Kick-Off Party JUNE 9 – 17 39th Annual 2018 Parade of Homes

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THANK YOU to all of those participating in the 2017 Nail Drivers’ Charity Golf Tournament on October 13th at Blackstone Golf Course! It was a great day and successful event. A big thank you to all of our sponsors and to all of those who donated prizes and their time. We are already preparing for next year’s event and excited to share with you that the 2018 Nail Drivers’ Charity Golf Tournament is going to be at held at Rocky Bayou Country Club in Niceville! Stay tuned for more details.

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RAIN BARRELS ON PARADE

Left to right: Kim Kirby (Walton County School Board), Jason Campbell (Principal,Walton Middle School), Alan Baggett, Jennifer Rhea (Art teacher/Emerald Coast Middle School), Corinne Wilson (Art teacher/Paxton), Laurie Hudson (Art teacher/Freeport Elementary), Superintendent A. Russell Hughes

RAIN BARRELS ON PARADE The Inaugural Rain Barrels on Parade was a huge success.

Art Department students from 20 schools in both Okaloosa and Walton Counties, painted 32 rain barrels that were featured at homes in the 2017 Parade of Homes. Thanks to BIA members, Northwest Florida Daily News and Waterstone Mortgage Corporation, for their support of this new endeavor. As a result of the online auction of the rain barrels, the BIA was able to donate half of the proceeds from the sale of the rain Barrels back to each of the school’s art departments and created three scholarships for students going to college for a career in Construction.

Let us know if you and your business want to be part of this year’s Rain Barrels on Parade Brigade.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Fleming at 850-863-5107 or jgf@biaow.org

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EMERALD COAST CONVENTION CENTER OKALOOSA ISLAND

FEBRUARY 24 | 9 - 5 FEBRUARY 25 | 11 - 4 www.biaow.org

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39 TH ANNUAL

AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The 39 th annual BIA Home Show will be held at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island Saturday, February 24th 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, February 25th 11 am - 4 pm.

This year we have partnered with the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR) for our Home Show to offer a larger variety of vendors and seminars for all of your home buying and remodeling needs.

The Home Show features indoor exhibit booths filled with information on products and services for those who plan to build new homes, wish to remodel or even just “spruce up” their current homes. This year’s show will also feature many new “Green” Products and Services now available to our local area!

We are also partnering with SOCKS (Save Our Cats and Kittens) this year to present the Inaugural Kits for Cats project. We are looking for companies to build custom made Cat Trees/ Furniture. These will be displayed at the Home Show and will be voted on by our attendees.

This is a great opportunity to help SOCKS and get some great exposure within the community! Details on this project are on the BIA’s website under News. SOCKS will also have cats available at the show!

Spend the whole day at our show with your family! Informational seminars and tons of booths to view are just some of the things you can do at the 2018 Home Show.

Our popular informational seminars include seminars on lawn care, remodeling ideas, and more. These seminars are a great way to learn about products and services offered by our local builders and associates.

Advance tickets for the event can be purchased for $2 at any Eglin Federal Credit Union branch locations beginning in February. You can also buy your tickets at the door for $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Those attendees with military IDs receive $1 off the ticket price at the door.

SOCKS is a no-kill shelter in Fort Walton Beach that provides safe and healthy shelter for kittens and cats waiting for adoption. To learn more about SOCKS, please visit www.saveourcatsandkittens. com.

You don’t have to be a member of the BIA to become a vendor in our event. Check out our website, www.biaow.org for the official rules and entry form.

This year we have partnered with Okaloosa $aves to make this event bigger and better!

Okaloosa $aves will be at the BIA Home Show on Saturday, February 24th to display their Piggy Bank contest entries for public judging and conduct several financial seminars. In addition, Okaloosa $aves will be signing up Savers for prizes and to receive copies of the America Saves newsletters and other offers from Okaloosa $aves throughout the year.

Be sure to stop by the Okaloosa $aves table to vote for your favorite piggy bank. Youth bank entry winners will be announced on February 24th and will receive cash awards.

Okaloosa $aves is a coalition of volunteers in Okaloosa County under the national America Saves program in conjunction with the University of Florida/IFAS Extension, with a mission to encourage individuals to build wealth and reduce debt. Okaloosa $aves provides free financial information, educational programs, and many other events. www.biaow.org

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Gulf Power

Overhead Door & Garage

Gordon Air

At Home Contractors

Blue Haven

701

ERA Real Est.

Home Depot

Acorn Homes

Kitchen & Bath Center

Scentsy

Okaloosa Gas

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Compass Solar

405

Ronco Generator

Paradise Closets

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Bluewater Dept. of Alpha Bay Agriculture Closets Gener.

Alpha Found.

Advanced Concrete

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EcoView Windows

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Legacy Cabinets

Room Entrance Room Entrance

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Majors Home Improv.

Eglin Federal Credit Union

Casey Electric

Oka. Co. Master Gardeners

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Defined Interiors

A Decorative Edge

EC Wgt. Loss

A-Team K&B

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CTG Realjoy AImprov. Real Estate 311

Vision Auto Glass

Gatlin Lumber

Ok. Co. Sheriff Off

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Sequel Electric

415

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1st Choice Home Improvements

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Dept. of Sears Bus. & Prof.

HomePro Regul.

Wisco Pen Electric

Kitchen Craft

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Hometown Contractors

Resort Quest

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Cox Pools

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booths 108 & 208 to register for door prizes!

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RECOGNITION 2017 BUILDER OF THE YEAR

2017 ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR

Jeremy Stewart has been an active member of the BIA since 2005. Jeremy has been a BIA Board of Directors member since 2008, became President of the BIA in 2011 and served two terms as President. Jeremy became the President of the Florida Home Builders Association in 2016. Jeremy has been a supporter of many BIA functions and has served as a voice of both Okaloosa and Walton Counties on a state level.

Terry Hymel has been an active member of the BIA since 2006.

He joined the BIA Board of Directors in 2010 and became the First Associate President of the BIA in 2017. Terry has been the chair of many successful BIA events, such as the Mike Josey Memorial Poker Run, Home Show, Fall Home Show, and the Nail Drivers’ Golf Tournament. He also was a huge supporter of our first Emerald Coast Dream Home in 2014.

Congratulations to our Builder of the Year, Jeremy Stewart (Right) with Jeremy Stewart Construction.

Congratulations to our Associate of the Year, Terry Hymel (Left) with Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems.

2017 BIA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Congratulations to the Mike Josey Memorial Scholarship and William R. (Mac) McClarrie Scholarship Award Winners!

HONORING OKALOOSA-WALTON LOCALS The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), during the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference on October 21, 2017, at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, recognized two OkaloosaWalton County locals for their dedication to the home building industry.

Jeremy Stewart, owner of Jeremy Stewart Construction in Crestview, received high praise for his above and beyond service as the outgoing 65th FHBA President. Stewart provided the voice as Florida’s home building industry during the 2017 Legislative Session; advocating on behalf of improving the process by which proposed building codes are reviewed, approved, and incorporated into the Florida Building Code. During the FHBA Leadership Conference, Stewart received laurels and was presented with a traditional commemorative President’s plaque, gavel, and lapel pin.

Jeremy will continue his leadership as the Immediate Past President of the FHBA.

Left to Right: Mike Josey Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Blake Johnson, son of Bernard Johnson of Gulf Power; Mike Josey Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Michel Gaillard, son of David Gaillard of Air Care Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.; Jeri Toolan, Past President of BIA and past Scholarship Recipient, Aaron Tew of A-Team Kitchen and Bath accepting the William R. McClarrie Memorial Scholarship for his son, Chapman Tew.

Felix Beukenkamp, owner of Beukenkamp Building Group in Shalimar, was awarded with the FHBA Eagle Award; presented annually by the FHBA President for exemplary service for enhancing the building industry’s business environment. As a special honor, Beukenkamp received the award by fellow Okaloosa-Walton Building Industry Association member, Jeremy Stewart. Beukenkamp was honored for his time, dedication, and exceptional advocacy efforts that were a direct result of FHBA’s successful 2017 Legislative Session. He attended several legislative events, traveled multiple times to Tallahassee to meet with senators and representatives, and spent hours emailing and conferencing with FHBA lobbyists and members of the Governmental Affairs Committee. FHBA’s victory would not have been possible without him. www.biaow.org

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NEWS MAKERS ECAR COMMITTEE DONATES TO AREA SCHOOLS

On Monday December 18th the Emerald Coast Association of RealtorsÂŽ Community and Military Outreach Committee presented a total of $3,600 to four schools in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Lewis School in Valparaiso, Shalimar Elementary, Freeport Elementary and West Defuniak Elementary each received $900 to use for departments in need. The schools are putting the money toward art, technology and reading programs.

Ms. Pheba Bush, the first homeowner to pay off her mortgage through Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County, is joined by Felix Beukenkamp, original founder and also construction worker on her home, to burn a copy of her mortgage in celebration.

HABITAT HAPPENINGS Gulf Power sponsors home #60 for Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County. The New Year kicked off, January 2nd, with the first wall being raised by a team from Gulf Power.

Allen Turner and team from Allen Turner Chevrolet present home #59 sponsorship check at the home dedication ceremony for the Ruckowski family.

Gulf Power Team raises the first wall of Home #60

BIA Members: Send us YOUR employee, new product or business news and we will publish it in this section.

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Allen Turner and The Ruckowski family in front of their new home just in time for Christmas!

BUSINESS BREAKERS ECAR NOW OFFERING PRE-LICENSING COURSES

Looking for an opportunity to further your career? The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors is now offering pre-licensing courses that meet the state's requirements for sales associate and broker education. A career in real estate starts with the pre-licensing process in preparation for the state exam. For those who have been in the profession for a while and have gained experience buying and selling real estate, the next step may be to pursue a broker’s license.

Regardless of your career aspirations, ECAR will continue to provide support and be your partner throughout your career. For more information, please visit ECARCareerQuest.com.

GROWING MORTGAGE SERVICES Eglin Federal Credit Union (EFCU) is in the process of expanding its suite of mortgage products and will be promoting these services to local real estate agents, brokers and builders. James Cooper, Director of Business Development/Origination for EFCU’s Mortgage Services division, will lead efforts that will specialize in originating, processing, and underwriting all purchases. These services will be performed in-house by team members that have almost 60 years of experience in the mortgage/real estate business. Our Mortgage Services team is excited to spread their wings and serve the needs of our community.

HARBOR DOCKS THANKSGIVING Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County volunteers work at Harbor Docks for the 23rd annual Traditional Thanksgiving Meal donated by Charles Morgan of Harbor Docks. This event served about 1,770 meals and raised $22,500 for two local nonprofits, Destin Harvest and Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County.

From left to right: Tabias Peazant, Yolanda Waters, Zena Payne, Cathy Westerlund and James Cooper.

BUILDING HOMES FOR HEROES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

MILES FOR QUARTERS Pave the Way Home, a campaign to raise funds for the necessary infrastructure to build a neighborhood in Crestview, kicks off with the Miles of Quarters Fundraiser. Save and donate your quarters and help raise 22 miles of quarters so that Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County can build strength, stability and self-reliance through safe, decent and affordable home ownership. Visit http://donate.habitatfwb. org to help today!

The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® Community and Military Outreach Committee hosted its 3rd Annual Volleyball Tournament benefitting Building Homes for Heroes on October 28th. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, ECAR members, teams and the community, the event raised $9,600 for hero Air Force Captain Nathan Nelson.

Community and Military Outreach Committee members present the $9,600 check to Building Homes for Heroes at the new home of Captain Nelson and his family on December 15th. www.biaow.org

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Okaloosa County Growth Management Permit information OKALOOSA COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS UPDATE The Okaloosa County Clerk’s office is now offering a digital recording process for the Official Records to our Okaloosa County Builders, local title companies, and attorneys.

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We would be happy to meet with you at your office to implement electronic recordings directly without having to come to the court house. It is a really simple process whereby you agree to abide by the electronic recording rule as required by the Florida Administrative Code and this office. You then scan your original in at your office through our secure website, it is recorded and returned to you electronically. We use a prepaid, draw-down account to take care of the fees. We can get you up and running same day providing you the very best service. We can also provide you with electronically certified copies when required at a reduced cost.

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, CPAs (850) 243-6713

BANKING / FINANCE BB & T (850) 460-3080

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Beach Community Mortgage (850) 315-4100

ADVERTISING Accent Signs (850) 729-7446 Community Broadcasters (850) 654-1000 Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast (850) 650-1014 Lamar Advertising (850) 862-4343

CCB Community Bank (850) 543-1728 Centennial Bank (850) 269-6358 Community Bank, Coast (850) 461-4142 Community Bank, Coast (850) 423-1536

The Legacy Cabinet Company (850) 729-5901 CARPETING / FLOORING Destin Flooring America (850) 650-8511 Jones Carpet One (850) 863-3239 CATERING LesGo Personal Chef Services (850) 862-7379

Eglin Federal Credit Union (850) 862-0111

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida (850) 429-0002

First City Bank (850) 244-5151

CareerSource Okaloosa Walton (850) 651-2315

First Florida Bank (850) 865-0488

Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce (850) 682-3212

Hancock Bank (850) 684-5073

Destin Chamber of Commerce (850) 837-6241

MidSouth Bank (850) 586-7757

Economic Development Council (850) 362-6467

Mortgage One of the South (850) 796-2100

Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation (850) 217-8986

Synovus (850) 729-5560

Greater FWB Chamber of Commerce (850) 244-8191

Trustmark National Bank (850) 622-2926

Niceville Valparaiso Chamber (850) 678-2323

Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (850) 362-6901

Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity (850) 315-0025

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (850) 297-1236

Walton Area Chamber of Commerce (850) 267-0683

BLUEPRINTS HD Drafting & Design (850) 939-3837

CLEANING - RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Accurate Painting of NWFL, Inc. (850) 279-6959

Gordon Air Conditioning & Associates (850) 682-5214

BRICKS - MASONRY / Contractors / Suppliers Coastal Brick and Stone, LLC (850) 729-2742

CLOSETS / STORAGE SYSTEMS Paradise Closets and Storage, LLC (850) 217-4357

APPLIANCES - Sales / Repairs Ferguson Enterprises (850) 269-1993

Keego Clay Products (850) 664-2253

Linn's Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822

BUILDING MATERIALS Builders FirstSource (850) 835-1711

ARCHITECT / HOME DESIGN / BLUEPRINTS B. Design of Destin, Inc. (850) 650-8221

Gatlin Lumber & Supply Co. (850) 243-9102

The Petermann Agency (850) 243-5315 WEAR-ABC Channel 3 Television (850) 699-8438 AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING Advanced A/C & Heating (850) 244-3757 Four Seasons Air Conditioning (850) 243-2655 Gordon Air Conditioning & Associates (850) 682-5214 Jordan Air Enterprises, Inc. (850) 678-2313 Kool Breeze of N.W. Florida, Inc. (850) 939-3325 One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating (850) 678-0021 AIR QUALITY Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems (850) 420-6416 Four Seasons Air Conditioning (850) 243-2655

CartoBlue (850) 838-4675 ATTORNEYS Chesser & Barr, P.A. (850) 651-9944 Dowd Law Firm, P.A. (850) 650-2202 Matthews & Jones, LLP (850) 269-7338 Nishad Khan, P.L. (850) 500-3030 Pleat & Perry, P.A. (850) 650-0599 AUDIO / VISUAL A to Z Security & Sound (850) 664-2222 Sound Decision, LLC (850) 376-6095

LP Building Products (704) 591-4160 Navarre Lumber & Supply, Inc. (850) 939-2550 Rew Materials (850) 471-6291 CABINETS - SALES / INSTALLATIONS A-Team Kitchen and Bath Group (850) 279-3058 Cabinets RRR Us (850) 424-3735 Kitchen and Bath Center (850) 275-3100 Kitchen Design Innovations, Inc. (404) 229-8187 Linn's Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE 98 Property Services, LLC (850) 368-2688 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT McGriff Community Development Corporation (850) 226-6385 CONCRETE - CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Advanced Concrete Supply, Inc. (850) 301-0306 Fort Walton Concrete, Inc. (850) 256-4112 Ready Mix USA (850) 596-5829 COUNTERTOPS Superior Granite (850) 301-0716 The Granite Guy, LLC (850) 305-3842 World Stone and Design, LLC (850) 235-0399 DECKING Harris Fence Installation, Inc. (850) 537-6169

Seaside Premium Cabinets (850) 533-6801 www.biaow.org

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS DEVELOPERS Kolter Homes (561) 682-9500 Ruckel Properties, Inc. (850) 678-2223 DOORS / MILLWORK / WINDOWS Gatlin Lumber & Supply Co. (850) 243-9102 Majors Home Improvement, Inc. (850) 983-2899 New View Windows and Doors, Inc. (850) 231-1689 Smith Building Specialties (850) 785-4900 Southeastern Sash & Door (850) 664-5252 DRONE SERVICES / VIDEO / MAPPING Untamed Aero Solutions, LLC (903) 453-1225 DRYWALL - Contractors / Suppliers Rew Materials (850) 471-6291 DUMPSTERS Johnny on the Spot Toilet Rentals, Inc. (850) 682-4877 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Emerald Coast Technical College (850) 892-1241 Northwest Florida State College (850) 729-6051 Okaloosa Technical College (850) 833-3500 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Casey Electric, Inc. (850) 682-3037 Richardson Enterprises (850) 678-2584 Ronco Generators (850) 837-7979 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Sequel Electrical Supply, LLC. (850) 664-0121 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Legacy Insurance (850) 682-2519 ENERGY EFFICIENCY Airtight Pro Insulation, LLC (850) 307-3730 Relevant Energy Solutions (850) 999-4929 EQUIPMENT RENTAL Coastal Equipment Rental (850) 622-0980 United Rentals (850) 430-1815 EQUIPMENT SALES Coastal Equipment Rental (850) 622-0980 United Rentals (850) 430-1815 EVENT ROOM The Event Room (850) 586-7911 24

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FENCING - MATERIALS / INSTALLATIONS Harris Fence Installation, Inc. (850) 537-6169 FILL DIRT / SAND Ready Mix USA (850) 596-5829 FINANCIAL SERVICES Hurley Investments, LLC (901) 870-7187 FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR Advanced Fire Protection Services, Inc. (850) 244-2026 FIREPLACES - SALES / INSTALLATIONS Doodlebuggers Service Network (850) 243-0154

Gulf Coast Insulation, LLC (850) 685-9709 iFoam (850) 226-4184 INSURANCE / BONDING Acentria Insurance (850) 892-3184 Acentria Insurance (850) 682-2725 Acentria Insurance (850) 650-1950 Fisher-Brown Insurance (850) 982-7300 Legacy Insurance (850) 682-2519

Hearth & Fireplace Creations (850) 729-1234

Niceville Insurance Agency (850) 729-2131

Keego Clay Products (850) 664-2253

Term Brokers Insurance (850) 864-2000

FLOORING Destin Flooring America (850) 650-8511 FRAMING CONTRACTORS Emerald Coast Structures, Inc. (850) 687-1297 GARAGE DOORS Coastal Insulation (850) 302-0000 HomeTown Garage Doors, LLC (850) 398-5197 Overhead Door Company of NW FL (850) 269-1066 GAS PIPE INSTALLER Okaloosa Gas District (850) 729-4724 GRANITE Kitchen and Bath Center (850) 275-3100 Superior Granite (850) 301-0716 The Granite Guy, LLC (850) 305-3842 World Stone and Design, LLC (850) 235-0399 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Architectural Gutter Systems, LLC (850) 226-6133 HOME DESIGN HD Drafting & Design (850) 939-3837 HVAC Advanced A/C & Heating (850) 244-3757 INSPECTIONS (CONSTRUCTION) Professional Inspection Enterprises (850) 830-0127 INSULATION - FOAM / OTHER Airtight Pro Insulation, LLC (850) 307-3730 Coastal Insulation (850) 302-0000

The Campbell Agency Work Comp Specialists (850) 234-3197 INTERIOR DESIGN / DECORATING Defined Interiors, Inc. (850) 934-7776 Sugar Beach Interiors (850) 837-5157 INVESTMENTS Hurley Investments, LLC (901) 870-7187 LPL Financial Services (850) 398-8188 IRRIGATION / FERTIGATION GPL Landscaping (850) 424-6701 KITCHEN & BATHS At Home Contracting, Inc. (850) 650-4663 A-Team Kitchen and Bath Group (850) 279-3058 Kitchen Design Innovations, Inc. (404) 229-8187 Linn's Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822 WinSupply-Bath & Kitchen Idea Center (850) 863-8619 LAND CLEARING / EXCAVATION Baker's Construction Service, LLC (850) 333-9555 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GPL Landscaping (850) 424-6701 Wyscape Landscape Contractors (850) 279-6384 LANDSCAPING - FERTILIZATION Advanced Lawn Control, Inc. (850) 864-5178 LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION A Decorative Edge (850) 830-2613 Wyscape Landscape Contractors (850) 279-6384

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS LENDING / MORTGAGE / HOME FINANCING BB & T (850) 460-3080 Beach Community Mortgage (850) 315-4100 Centennial Bank (850) 269-6358 Community Bank, Coast (850) 461-4142 Community Bank, Coast (850) 423-1536 Eglin Federal Credit Union (850) 862-0111

Southland Pest Service, Inc (850) 862-1544 PHOTOGRAPHY Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography (850) 776-7227 Untamed Aero Solutions, LLC (903) 453-1225 PLUMBING - CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Ferguson Enterprises (850) 269-1993

First City Bank (850) 244-5151

POOLS / HOT TUBS / SPAS Blue Haven Pools on the Gulf, LLC (850) 932-2600

Hancock Bank (850) 684-5073

Cox Pools (850) 235-7957

Mortgage One of the South (850) 796-2100 University Lending Group (850) 586-7070 Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (850) 362-6901 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (850) 297-1236 LUMBER WHOLESALE Klumb Forest Products (850) 341-9039 MARKETING CartoBlue (850) 838-4675 The Petermann Agency (850) 243-5315 METAL ROOFING Destin Roofing, Inc. (850) 837-2645 MOLD REMEDIATION All Clear Restoration & Remediation, LLC (850) 460-0296 NEWSPAPERS Northwest Florida Daily News (850) 315-4301 OFFICE EQUIPMENT / COPIERS / PRINTERS CPC Office Technologies (850) 243-2679 OUTDOOR KITCHENS Doodlebuggers Service Network (850) 243-0154 OUTDOOR PRODUCTS Hearth & Fireplace Creations (850) 729-1234 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Accurate Painting of NWFL, Inc. (850) 279-6959 S&S Painting of Northwest Florida (850) 862-2000 PAINTING SUPPLIES Sherwin Williams (850) 420-2795 PEST CONTROL Advanced Lawn Control, Inc. (850) 864-5178

PORTABLE TOILETS Johnny on the Spot Toilet Rentals, Inc. (850) 682-4877 PROMOTIONAL / ADVERTISING Building Savvy (850) 248-9760

REMODELING / IMPROVEMENTS 1st Choice Home Improvements (850) 476-8887 Affordable Home Improvement of the Emerald Coast, LLC (850) 862-6766 At Home Contracting, Inc. (850) 650-4663 A-Team Kitchen and Bath Group (850) 279-3058 Cox Pools (850) 235-7957 Emerald Coast Home Restoration, LLC (850) 737-1587 Jones Carpet One (850) 863-3239 Linn's Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822 The Legacy Cabinet Company (850) 729-5901 RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS Jordan Air Enterprises, Inc. (850) 678-2313

The Trophy Center, Inc. (850) 862-8413

RETAIL WinSupply - Bath & Kitchen Idea Center (850) 863-8619

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 98 Property Services, LLC (850) 368-2688

ROOFING - CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Destin Roofing, Inc. (850) 837-2645

PUBLISHING Building Savvy (850) 248-9760 Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast (850) 650-1014 RADIO Community Broadcasters (850) 654-1000 REAL ESTATE SERVICES / HOUSING DATA 30a Local Properties (850) 225-5455 30a Local Properties (469) 734-7183 Classic Luxury Real Estate, LLC (850) 660-1962 Coldwell Banker Residential RE (850) 714-3090 Coldwell Banker Residential RE (850) 376-0108 Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (850) 243-6145 ERA American Real Estate (850) 865-1207 ERA American Real Estate (850) 651-2454 First National Land Title (850) 862-2143 ResortQuest Real Estate (850) 837-3700 Ruckel Properties, Inc. (850) 678-2223 The Stoppert Team (612) 840-3886 REFRIGERATION Jordan Air Enterprises, Inc. (850) 678-2313

John G. Gordon Roofing, LLC (850) 830-4961 SCREENS / FLORIDA ROOMS At Home Contracting, Inc. (850) 650-4663 Hometown Contractors, Inc. (850) 995-9947 SECURITY - LOCKS/SAFES/SYSTEMS A to Z Security & Sound (850) 664-2222 Sound Decision, LLC (850) 376-6095 SHELVING Paradise Closets and Storage, LLC (850) 217-4357 SIDING - CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Affordable Home Improvement of the Emerald Coast, LLC (850) 862-6766 Hallmark Distributors, Inc. (850) 863-3280 SIGNS Accent Signs (850) 729-7446 The Trophy Center, Inc. (850) 862-8413 SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY Compass Solar Energy (850) 439-0035 STORM PROTECTION PRODUCTS Hometown Contractors, Inc. (850) 995-9947 STUCCO / PLASTERING / SCAFFOLDING / SUPPLIERS LP Building Products (704) 591-4160 www.biaow.org

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SYNTHETIC GRASS ForeverLawn Emerald Coast (850) 812-3388

TRUSSES - FLOORING / STEEL / WALLS Builders FirstSource (850) 835-1711

VINYL SIDING Hallmark Distributors, Inc. (850) 863-3280

TELEVISION STATION WEAR-ABC Channel 3 Television (850) 699-8438

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & EXCAVATION Gulf Power Company (850) 244-4733

WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION All Clear Restoration & Remediation, LLC (850) 460-0296

TILE - Sales / Installation Seaside Premium Cabinets (850) 533-6801 TITLE SERVICES Nishad Khan, P.L. (850) 500-3030 Pleat & Perry, P.A. (850) 650-0599 Pratt Aycock Title, LLC (850) 359-1930 TOWING Autoworks Towing & Recovery (850) 588-1511 TREE SERVICE Diven Tree Services (850) 217-4165

Southland Utility Services (850) 333-9405

WATER SERVICES A Decorative Edge (850) 830-2613

Young's Contracting (850) 729-1321

WATERPROOFING John G. Gordon Roofing, LLC (850) 830-4961

UTILITIES CHELCO (850) 892-2111

WINDOW TINTING / REPLACEMENT / TREATMENTS Budget Blinds of Destin (850) 855-4670

Gulf Power Company (850) 244-4733 Okaloosa Gas District (850) 729-4724

New View Windows and Doors, Inc. (850) 231-1689

Southland Utility Services (850) 333-9405

Overhead Door Company of NW FL (850) 269-1066

VACUUM SYSTEMS (Central) Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems (850) 420-6416

WORKER'S COMP SPECIALIST The Campbell Agency Work Comp Specialists (850) 234-3197

WELCOME new MEMBERS 1st Choice Home Improvements, Associate Member Scott McCartney, (850) 476-8887 Sponsor: Bobby Fisher, Robert Fisher Signature Homes CCB Community Bank, Associate Member Derek Lott, (850) 543-1728 Sponsor: Jeremy Stewart, Jeremy Stewart Construction Coastal Brick and Stone, LLC, Associate Member Skip Miller, (850) 729-2742 Sponsor: Skip Miller, Key Lime Construction

BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS

FREE PICK UP FROM JOB SITE

850.685.0686

Daniel Coon Construction, Inc., Builder Member Daniel Coon, (850) 978-4558 Sponsor: Jeremy Stewart, Jeremy Stewart Construction Doodlebuggers Service Network, Associate Member Tonia LaMontagne, (850) 243-0154 Sponsor: Debbie Moore, Okaloosa Gas Emerald Coast Structures, Inc., Associate Member John Toth III, (850) 687-1297 Sponsor: Bobby Fisher, Robert Fisher Signature Homes HD Drafting & Design, Associate Member Jennifer Seagraves, (850) 939-3837 Sponsor: Steven Dougherty, Samuel Stevens & Associates Smith Building Specialties, Associate Member Trey Smith, (850) 785-4900 Sponsor: Terry Hymel, Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems Wyscape Landscape Contractors, Associate Member Landon Wise, (850) 279-6384 Sponsor: Randy Wise, Randy Wise Homes 26

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