Author: Hannah Burke

What’s Brewing On The Beach?

3rd PLANET BREWING Ten years ago, Tim McCool put his head together with homebrewer and fellow Air Force veteran Jason Doster to bring to Niceville its first microbrewery with the goal of creating quality beer and a new community hub. As…

Building the Beach

It was just after developer and co-founder of Sandcastle Resorts and Hotels Frank Flautt had purchased a 10-acre beachfront lot that would house the future Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa that he placed a call to his friend…

Pulling the Strings

At just 8 years old, Jessica Murphy saw something on television that would ignite a lifelong passion.  “There was a child on TV, I want to say Oprah, who performed violin for the audience,” Murphy recalls. “I remember wanting to be…

What’s In Store

Johnnie-O, one of Grand Boulevard’s latest additions, specializes in timeless styles for men, making it the ideal fashion choice for a gift or to step into 2023 with an elevated style. Comfortable and versatile, the brand markets itself as East…

No Drama Llamas

While military spouses clubs serve to provide social connection and opportunities for volunteerism, Aimee Bright has found that they can come with a fair share of melodrama. The cattiness of Real Housewives-type reality shows may make for good television, but…

What’s In Store?

A retail roundup featuring Sea Bags, Mr. Sea's Menswear, Destin Blowout Bar, Beauty by LeBella, Chop Barbershop, Bam! Snowballs, Pecan Jack's, Destin Gift Garden, and 30A Distilling Co.

Skylar Capri becomes TikTok sensation

In her junior year at Niceville Senior High School, Skylar Capri made a promise with Keno Manuel. Capri yearned for a career in music, while Manuel aspired toward professional videography. That day in art class, the friends swore if they…

Back to the Basics

The pandemic may have shut her salon down for six weeks, but for Savannah Rae St. Jean, there was a silver lining. Makeup trends over the past several years have emphasized perfection: a flawlessly contoured and chiseled face, heavy-handed highlights…

What’s In Store This Fall

SOUTHERN ATHLETICA recently opened a third location in Destin Commons, bringing to the area its cozy collection of athleisure for women and men. Add a touch of flair to your workout wardrobe with loose-fit crop tops, performance hoodies, stylish leggings…