Emerald Coast Magazine - October-November 2025

En Garde

When it comes to athletics on the Emerald Coast, fencing—with foils and sabers and épées—is not typically the first sport to come to mind. Air Force veteran Peter Wetzel is on a mission to change that. Wetzel opened Emerald Coast…

Skate Like A Girl

Justa Hotmess. Poise & Bury. TT Twister. Ms. Sippi Queen. Sir Blox-a-lot. Michi-Gang$ter. More than slang nicknames, these titles are a badge of individuality. Plays on words, puns that reflect their personalities, their playing styles, their place in the team…

From LA To 30A

Kuk Harrell and his wife Stevie sat on the couch in front of a box that was delivered to their Atlanta home. Unsure what it could be, he carefully cut the seal, pulled open the carton’s lid, and reached inside.…

Locals Know What's Best

Something about meeting a fellow Emerald Coast local automatically engenders kindred spirits. Maybe you’re at a coffee shop near the coast, and you get to chatting with the barista. They ask where you’re from, and to their surprise, you’re a…

The End Of An Era

In August, The REP Theatre announced a final curtain call as it wrapped its last season after a 25-year run. In its time, The REP was a significant contributor to the arts for the Seaside community and beyond. The organization…

What's In Store?

Merit by Willow Located in the picturesque Alys Beach, Merit by Willow offers a curated collection of fine jewelry, on-trend clothing, and elevated accessories. A masterclass in modern layering, REBECCA PINTO’S FINE JEWELRY COLLECTION brings a sense of personal story…

Autumn In Color

Autumn’s show of colors has just begun in Northwest Florida. Deciduous native plants, those which lose their leaves in winter, will be displaying reds, yellows, purples, and browns. Deciduous trees and plants produce and consume chlorophyll throughout the warm growing…