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Returning to her first love

Written by Staff Reporters on January 17, 2024. Posted in — Business Billboard, Advertorial.

“It’s been a long journey and I’ve enjoyed every moment of it because of the customers I have met and the friends they have become,” she said.

When Wanda first started, she specialized in representing her customers in the purchase and sale of single-family residences and income-producing property within Crestview, Ft. Walton Beach, and the surrounding areas.

“I have been blessed. I want to let all my customers know how much I have appreciated working for them,” she said.

Wanda has stepped down as the broker/owner of Wanda g Roberts Realty, LLC, and returned to her role as REALTOR®, and Tressie Martin has been promoted to broker/owner.

Taking this step back to realtor allows Wanda to spend more time doing what she loves – working with buyers and sellers.

“I am not leaving the company, and we are still on 196 N Main Street. I will now have more time to spend with customers,” Wanda said.

Wanda opened Wanda g Roberts Realty in 2018 when she was semi-retired because that’s how passionate she is about it.

“I remember telling Mike Moulton of Century 21 that I had no clue you could have this much fun and get paid. I love it,” Wanda said. “I’m 71 and I am not looking at retiring from being a realtor any time soon.”

As a broker, you’re responsible for all the agents and everything that happens in the office. Tressie is excited for that responsibility.

Tressie originally pursued her real estate license about 20 years ago, had gotten out of the industry. She returned back to real estate in 2022.

“I like it because I like people,” Tressie said. “When Wanda and I got to working together, it just fit. She wants to slow down, and I don’t mind picking up, so it was a good fit for us.”

The Wanda g Roberts Realty team is with you every step of the way throughout your real estate journey and that doesn’t end once the sale is complete.

“I closed on a property last year and she was my very first customer 20 something years ago. It’s not about getting a buyer or a seller. I build relationships,” Wanda said.

Clients have called Wanda and asked if she would sit with them and their dying spouse because they didn’t have anyone else. She was honored to do so.

“They trust Wanda, beyond real estate,” Tressie said. “They’re like extended family to her.”

Wanda g Roberts Realty helps people buying and selling homes from Panama City to the Alabama state line. And for anyone concerned about the housing market right now, don’t be.

“The interest rates are down, and mortgage payments are about the same as rent right now,” Wanda said.

Why not own your own place instead of paying someone else’s mortgage?

Give Wanda a call to discuss your real estate needs today and start a relationship that will last a lifetime.

Wanda g Roberts Realty, LLC
196 N Main Street
Crestview, FL
(850) 398-5389
“Steeped in the Emerald Coast”

Home project? Call Stewart Construction

Written by Staff Reporters on November 13, 2023. Posted in — Business Billboard, Advertorial.

Family business Stewart Construction, a remodeling contractor located in the Crestview area, is here to help. Specializing in both commercial and residential construction and remodeling, Stewart Construction is experienced and you can trust them to get the job done.

“Construction runs in our family,” owner Richard Stewart said. “I started building when I was about 16 years old and worked with dad and uncle. My grandpa had a big commercial construction company and had about 30 guys working for him.”

Richard has anywhere from 9 to 13 guys working on his team on a regular basis and they strive for excellence every day. They take pride in their work and it shows.

Richard has nearly 30 years of experience and can build almost anything you need for your home, whether that be putting in a luxury shower, painting your whole house or new kitchen cabinets.

“It’s pretty much all I know how to do,” said Richard, who loves his job.

An expert at reading blueprints, Richard has pretty much any tool needed for any building or renovation project. He focuses on interior work and his specialty is kitchen and bathroom remodels, but his list of abilities is extensive.

Stewart Construction can help you with:

Flooring
Sheet rock
Mudding
Taping
Painting
Trim work
Bathtubs
Sinks
Vanities
Kitchen cabinets
Framing
Decks
Roofing
Siding
Doors
Windows
Concrete flat work
Room additions

Richard’s favorite part of his job is seeing the customers happy with how the finished project turned out and seeing their dreams become a reality.

Attention to detail is what sets Stewart Construction apart from their competitors.

“I’m very meticulous,” Richard said. “I’ll take extra time to makes sure it’s coming out right, even if it takes me hours longer than expected.”

Stewart Construction is a family-run business and their team appreciates anyone who supports their small business. Richard’s wife Taylor runs the administrative part of the business. She documents hours and does all the accounting for Stewart Construction.

Refresh your home and give it the look you’ve been dreaming about with the help of an experienced contractor who goes the extra mile for their clients. For more information on all that Stewart Construction has to offer, check out www.stewartconstructionfl.com.

Call them at (207) 636-6613 to discuss your home renovation or new construction needs and schedule a consultation today.

Stewart Construction

(207) 636-6613

www.stewartconstructionfl.com

Commercial & Residential

Construction & Remodeling

Royalty Cleaning Service shines bright

Written by Staff Reporters on October 20, 2023. Posted in — Business Billboard, Advertorial.

She cleans the entire house or office, from toilets, bathtubs and sinks to floors and walls. The cleaning transformation is Jessica’s favorite part of her job. She says she has been in some pretty dirty buidings.

“To see my work change a space from what it was to what I cleaned it to – that’s what really amazes me,” she said.

She cleans both commercial and residential spaces – from offices and stores to apartments, houses, condos and townhomes. Whether you’re moving out of an apartment, about to put your house on the market, or just have company coming over for the holidays and want your place to be spick and span, Royalty Cleaning Service has got you covered.

Her children are her inspiration for her business, and she even named the business after her only daughter.

“My daughter is 5 and her name is Royalty and that’s how I came up with the name,” Jessica said. “She’s my motivation. I’m doing it for her.”

Jessica wants to set a good example for her only daughter, who looks up to her. They share a very special connection and Jessica wants to protect her.

Jessica Baker says her daughter Royalty is the inspiration behind her business name.

“She’s my princess. She’s my best friend and I’m her best friend,” Jessica said.

She also has four sons with another son on the way and says she cleans every day at home to keep up with them.

Royalty Cleaning Service operates on same day service. So, if a customer calls early in the day, Jessica can typically clean the same day. Services are also paid for the same day.

Jessica does regular scheduled cleanings as well. She offers weekly, bi-monthly and monthly.

“If they want it cleaned every week, I can do that as well,” she said “Some I do weekly, some I come just when they need the services. I try to be lenient because I know times are hard.”

Her services vary depending on what the space needs. She does a general cleaning, which is where she wipes down and sanitizes all surfaces and leaves the place smelling good. Jessica also offers deep cleaning, which is more intricate.

There is a $25 required deposit to book a cleaning and prices vary depending on how far she needs to drive. Jessica will travel however far a project is to clean. The prices of services also vary, but Royalty Cleaning Service offers free quotes.

“I go in and look at the job, see what needs to be done,” Jessica said.

Potential clients can also take a picture of the area that needs to be cleaned and text it to 334-473-7434 for a free consultation over text.

Right now, her clientele varies from homes to offices, but she is expanding into the real estate realm.

The quality of work and her affordable prices makes Royalty Cleaning Service stand out amongst her competitors. Jessica is independent and keeps a positive attitude. She is passionate and dedicated to her craft. Her prices are competitive and worth every penny.

“I try to offer the best prices around and my dedication shows in my cleaning,” she said. “My work is worth it.”

Home project? Call Stewart Construction

Written by Staff Reporters on September 19, 2023. Posted in — Business Billboard, Advertorial.

Richard has anywhere from 9 to 13 guys working on his team on a regular basis and they strive for excellence every day. They take pride in their work and it shows.

Richard has nearly 30 years of experience and can build almost anything you need for your home, whether that be putting in a luxury shower, painting your whole house or new kitchen cabinets.

“It’s pretty much all I know how to do,” said Richard, who loves his job.

Stewart Construction can help you with:

Flooring
Sheet rock
Mudding
Taping
Painting
Trim work
Bathtubs
Sinks
Vanities
Kitchen cabinets
Framing
Decks
Roofing
Siding
Doors
Windows
Concrete flat work
Room additions

Richard’s favorite part of his job is seeing the customers happy with how the finished project turned out and seeing their dreams become a reality.

Attention to detail is what sets Stewart Construction apart from their competitors.

“I’m very meticulous,” Richard said. “I’ll take extra time to makes sure it’s coming out right, even if it takes me hours longer than expected.”

Call them at (207) 636-6613 to discuss your home renovation or new construction needs and schedule a consultation today.

Stewart Construction
Commercial & Residential
Construction & Remodeling
(207) 636-6613
www.stewartconstructionfl.com

ABC Pediatrics prioritizes your child’s health

Written by Staff Reporters on September 8, 2022. Posted in — Business Billboard.

Located at 600 Hospital Drive in Crestview, ABC Pediatrics puts their patients first. Owner Dr. Luis Gomez and his team of medical professionals create a comfortable atmosphere to provide the highest quality health care to the children and families they serve. They strive to build long-term, partnering relationships built on trust and mutual respect.

Dr. Gomez is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and opened ABC Pediatrics in Crestview in May 2000. After completing his residency at the University of Florida, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, he became a Sacred Heart physician in 1993. Dr. Gomez is very passionate about pediatrics and his patients. Being a father of five has taught him a lot about pediatrics.

His favorite part about pediatrics is the children.

“Interacting with the patients and the babies is the most fun part,” Dr. Gomez said. “I had no idea that’s what I liked. I thought I was going to be a heart surgeon.”

Gomez said after doing a summer of thoracic surgery in New York City, he felt like he was in the movie “Groundhog Day,” with every day feeling the same. He felt called elsewhere because he loves talking to his patients and loves helping children.

Board-Certified Pediatrician, Dr. Alberto Barbon joined ABC Pediatrics in 2004. He completed his residency at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Detroit Michigan, affiliated with Wayne State University and has more than 20 years of pediatrics expertise.

Another qualified member of the ABC team is Certified Nurse Practitioner Lela Stroud. She received her master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina and her post-master’s certificate in pediatrics from the University of South Alabama. Lela is an instructor for resuscitation. She has been working at ABC Pediatrics since 2008.

ABC Pediatrics is a clinical preceptor and welcomes medical students from both Florida State University and University of Florida Colleges of Medicine to learn and gain first-hand experience in pediatrics.

The medical team at ABC Pediatrics wants their families to consider their practice as a total resource for their child’s healthcare needs. They are committed to continuity of care through their physicians and nurse practitioners.

Their well care and health maintenance services include routine check-ups, vaccinations including influenza shots, developmental screening, camp and sports physicals, preschool and school exams, college exams, growth issues, such as poor growth, short stature, and obesity, long term follow up of premature infants and new mommy visits.

ABC Pediatrics believes in prevention of disease and promotion of healthy lifestyles for all children. They strive to be an efficient and cost-effective practice in meeting the needs of children during times of health as well as in time of illness.

The office treats all common childhood illnesses, including sore throat, cold symptoms, breathing difficulty, fever, rashes, earaches, and more. They also treat constipation, skin disorders, rashes, eczema, bedwetting, urinary and stool incontinence.

ABC Pediatrics is available for same-day appointments if needed. They also accept most insurance plans including Tricare, United Health Care and most Blue Cross Blue Shield policies. If you are not sure if your insurance plan is accepted, please call the office at 850-689-0900 for more information.

If you are interested in your child becoming a patient, would like to find out more about their practice or would like to schedule an appointment, contact ABC Pediatrics today.

ABC Pediatrics
600 Hospital Drive
Crestview, FL, 32539
850-689-0900

Big new gas station, convenience store coming to Baker

Written by Staff Reporters on January 26, 2022. Posted in — Business Billboard, News.

The small town of Baker is growing, with a 4,273-square foot convenience store planned and gas station planned for the corner of State Road 4 and Galliver Cutoff.

A development order for the project was signed in mid-December and a site plan has been approved by the county, according to the development order. The gas station will be just across Galliver Cutoff from the Ritz Food Mart.

Commissioner Nathan Boyles said that he believes that the new store at that location will be a CEFCO.

Tara Geiger grew up in Baker and has worked at the Ritz Food Mart for 20 years. She said she’s not worried about the impact a new gas station will have right across the street.

Five lots on Georgia Avenue between State Road 4 and Madison Avenue were sold in August. No paperwork has been submitted, but the parcels were purchased by Big Boss XVII, which is affiliated with Phillips Oil company. Big Boss has convenience stores across the Panhandle. Photo by Wendy Victora Rudman

When she was growing up, there were three convenience stores in Baker.

“I felt like there was enough business for them,” she said. “I’m not worried.”

A second convenience store and gas station is likely going in at the south end of State Road 4 and U.S. Highway 90. Boyles said a parcel there was rezoned to allow for a new gas station and a small strip of retail outlets.

But he’d not heard anything though about the August sale of five parcels near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and State Road 4. They were purchased Big Boss XXVII, LLC, which is affiliated with Phillips Oil company.

A request to Big Boss, LLC for more information was not immediately returned. Big Boss LLC has convenience stores in various locations across the Panhandle, including Destin and Niceville.

Those parcels, which are on the northeast side of the intersection, are now home to several empty buildings.

Two of the lots were vacant, but the others were once home to a restaurant named Dusty’s and the Baker Animal Clinic, the property appraisers records indicate.

The building at 1317 Georgia Avenue was built in 1944 and includes both office/storefront space and an apartment, according to the property appraiser’s website.

County officials said no development orders or site plans have been submitted for the parcels, which total less than an acre and sold in August for prices ranging from $32,500 to $216,000, according to the Okaloosa County Property Appraisers website. The total was just over $500,000.

Boyles said it’s common for business owners to keep information about new developments “close to their vest,” since once an elected official is told it becomes public record.

“Sometimes I learn about new projects in my district from the newspaper, time to time,” he said.

Crestview Chamber members cheer progress on new city golf club

Written by Staff Reporters on January 13, 2022. Posted in — Business Billboard, News.

By Wendy Victora Rudman

editor@navarrepress.com

Memberships are now available online at the new Blackwater Golf Club, which rolled out information about the renovated course at the Jan. 6 Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast.

Hundreds attended the monthly breakfast, but only one – Hub City Smokehouse BBQ & Grill owner Mike Carroll – wore canary-yellow knickers and a matching hat.

Carroll, who will operate The Crossing at Blackwater on the west side of the new city golf club, has also been named the City of Crestview’s 2022 Citizen of the Year for his contributions in 2021.

City Manager, Tim Bolduc, who spearheaded the city’s purchase of the old Foxwood Country Club, gave an update at the gathering about the course and the new driving range, while Carroll talked about his new full-service upscale restaurant and bar.

“We are going to be the premier golf club in Okaloosa County,” Bolduc said, to which someone in the closest row of tables yelled, “Yeah!”

From left, Johnathan Bitner, assistant kitchen manager for The Crossing, Chuck Carroll, kitchen manager for The Crossing, Megan Tootle, general manager for The Crossing, Lori and Mike Carroll, owners of The Crossing, Mayor JB Whitten, City Manager Tim Bolduc, Blackwater Golf Club general manager Brandon Martin, Ryan Jones, golf course superintendent and Mykal Bailey, assistant manager and club pro. Photo by Wendy Victora Rudman

“This is a new challenge for us,” Bolduc said. “I’ve never been as excited about a new venture as I am with this course.”

Carroll said that golf courses struggle if they are just golf courses, which is why the new restaurant is so important. The Crossing at Blackwater will seat 120, offer a full bar, dart boards and pool tables, as well as meeting facilities and an outdoor patio that can seat 150.

“We’re making it a destination,” he added. “We’re just super excited.”

Food will also be served at the “drive bar,” which is attached to the Toptracer driving range. Bolduc drew laughter from the crowd when he called it a “dive bar” by mistake.

Six members of the lively crowd were then called onto the stage for a putting contest. They were selected for their lack of skills at previous chamber golf outing, Bolduc teased. He chose Crestview Fire Department Chief Anthony Holland for one team and Crestview Police Department Chief Stephen G. McCosker for the other.

The range and the first nine holes of the course will open Feb. 11, while the full course will open St. Patrick’s Day. Monthly rates start at $199 for a single membership to $299 for a family membership. There are 200 presale memberships available for $50 a month under the regular rate and sales were strong on the first day.

Active-duty military, first responders and Crestview City residents receive a 10% discount.

Returning to her first love

Home project? Call Stewart Construction

Royalty Cleaning Service shines bright

Home project? Call Stewart Construction

ABC Pediatrics prioritizes your child’s health

Big new gas station, convenience store coming to Baker

Crestview Chamber members cheer progress on new city golf club

850.682.6524