In February, the Arts & Design Society of Fort Walton Beach announced Michael Lunsford’s Grand Turk painting as the winner of the Viewers’ Choice award in the 65th Annual Beaux Arts Exhibition. And at the 2025 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival…
Kiki Risa The LoveShackFancy Dress, at Destin retailer Kiki Risa, has a Victorian-inspired feel with its lace details, a tie waist, snap covered buttons, and a sweet, ladylike collar. An essential staple everyone needs in their wardrobe—the sweaters and…
There’s no question that exercise is good for us—from improving sleep and cardiovascular health to decreasing the risk of stroke and depression. But, for many, monotonous gym routines can begin to feel like a chore. Personal trainer Amy Habrack spent…
In 2019, Pensacola’s Belmont-Devilliers neighborhood, also known as The Blocks, was named part of the historic Mississippi Blues Trail. The neighborhood came to prominence in the early 1900s when segregation pushed African Americans out of the city and out of…
I spent much of my life opposed to exercising at the gym. To me, the gym represented judgment and unattainable standards. I remember being a teenager and my mom roping me into attending a Curves class with her. She…
Photos styled by Jules Aron Mocktails—aka nonalcoholic cocktails—have become one of the latest health trends among millennials and Gen Z, but they’re perfect for everyone, regardless of age. With New Year’s resolutions top of mind, now is the time to hop…
Soccer is widely recognized as the world’s most popular sport. Even in the U.S., where the NFL dominates viewership, more than 14 million Americans participated in organized soccer in 2023, according to Statista, about twice as many as tackle and flag football.…
This time we got much more than we bargained for, or more than we expected at least. It was more than the minor flurries that a few of us have been lucky enough to catch falling onto car windshields in…
“Oh, by golly what a holly, jolly Christmas this” ... September? Did y’all notice it came earlier this year? The ever-early holiday push that rolls out across the U.S. before the fall equinox has even had its moment. Retailers revamp…
Annual Best of the Emerald Coast readers’ poll culminates in a celebration for the books
When the Florida Department of Environmental Protection first acquired the acreage now known as Deer Lake State Park, wetland environments were overrun by invasive hardwood species
Today, 33 new reefs are helping the Pensacola Bay System recover, but there is still work to be done.
Local bibliophiles show off their home library collections, shelving and style, offering inspo for your dream built-in project
Traditional lawns have proved problematic for the environment, increasing greenhouse gasses and diminishing biodiversity. Alternative green spaces can be more sustainable and lower maintenance
