All across the Emerald Coast, a familiar sound is catching on. It’s the rhythmic click of mahjong tiles heard around kitchen tables, in community centers, and at restaurants or beachside venues. Once dismissed as a pastime for grandmothers, mahjong has…
Tucked along Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola, Blue Morning Gallery is a local treasure. It’s a place where creativity feels approachable, and art leads to a smile. Unlike traditional galleries, Blue Morning is entirely artist-run. There’s no owner, no paid…
At Traditions Workshop in Fort Walton Beach, the past and present coexist. Antique tools and old, weathered machinery, some dating back more than a hundred years, sit comfortably alongside power tools of the twenty-first century. But this isn’t a museum—the…
A new-age design descriptor, the coastal chic aesthetic focuses on bringing the beauty of nature inside to create luxurious and calming spaces. The style departs from the bold colors and nautical motifs known to the condo aesthetic. Subtle, warm modernity…
Tutoring is a lucrative profession and is often used to supplement a teacher’s salary. Beginners can charge as low as $15 per hour, while those with more experience can receive as much as $80 per hour for high-demand subjects such…
“I’m not a fan of blank walls,”says artist and teacher Terry Baker. Thanks to him, you won’t find many empty walls throughout Freeport High School. He’s painted the school’s bulldog mascot, which hangs in the main hallway, and several of…
Success is often found when preparation meets opportunity. Northwest Florida Ballet’s (NFB) Académie and Pre-Professional Program give both to its students. The success of both programs is owed in great part to NFB’s artistic director and CEO Todd…
Storied superstitions promise health, wealth, and good fortune for the holidays and new year
From dinner to dessert, a husband-and-wife team serves up genuine Peruvian cuisine and an authentic South
Bernadette Clements Sims reflects on the school and her legacy
Trash that has potential to become treasured pieces
Not even a hurricane can prevent this school from taking center stage
Traditional design trend is bringing porches back to life
The owner of Create with Big Orange House Designs relies on found object for inspiration
The senior usher enforces respect for theater at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center
