When is the best time to invest?
Financial Thoughts
By John Fromularo, VP of Investments, Wachovia Securities Financial Network, LLC
      Sir John Templeton is one of the founders of Franklin Templeton Investments. When he speaks, listeners often ask, "When is the best time to invest?" He invariably replies, "Whenever you have the money." While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, history has borne him out so far.
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And the winner is...
     President/CEO of Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Northwest Florida Norman Wright, left, poses with Vice President of Customer Care for Cox Communications Mike Grossman. Cox Communications won the 2007 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Re-Bath of Northwest Florida also won the same award in the small business category. The Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics was created to recognize businesses and charities that insist on exceptionally high standards of behavior in dealing with customers, vendors and employees. Re- Bath of Northwest Florida and Cox Communications received their Awards at the Torch Award luncheon held on Oct. 18 based on their management practices, customer relations, advertising practices and industry reputation. For more information about the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics contact the BBB at 850-429-0002 or visit bbb.org.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
      Benson's Barber Shop in new spot Benson's Barber Shop now has a new location at 1171 Gulf Breeze Parkway. They are located in the Office Depot shopping plaza in between Pizza Hut and the Cinema 4. Business hours are still 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. They now have three barbers and have added a massage therapist. Walk in or call 850-932-5311.
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What's the deal?
Owner/ Broker Sherlyn Waghalter discusses the ups and downs of the Northwest Florida real estate market
      Everyone hears all of the national news media. But we all want to know "What's the deal with the local real estate market?" Sherlyn Waghalter, local Owner/Broker of Remax on the Coast answers some questions. Q.
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On and off the wall...
Framery offers top of the line framing, art and gifts
      Owned and managed by Cynthia Borik, the Gulf Breeze Framery is a trusted and established business. Cynthia, Julie O'Brien and Dawn Hargrove all are formally educated in fine art and bring a unique approach to the design and construction of each project.
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Friday named Young Professional of the Year
      While attending the Extension Professional Associations of Florida Conference in September, Santa Rosa County Extension Agent Theresa Friday received the Young Professional of the Year Award for 2007.
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