Sam Hunt, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam Festival, 2015 Kansas Pitts Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” And we all can probably agree that festivals of any sort give us an excuse to gather together…
Shawn Mullins David McClister The Emerald Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, but in mid-January when thousands of locals and visitors venture to Scenic Highway 30A to nestle into intimate venues and spread out blankets at large amphitheaters…
Between 1940 and 1970, the population of Fort Walton Beach grew by 700 percent making the coastal beach town one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Today, the “city on the move” boasts a bustling Main Street filled with…
One of the first things I bought with my first pocketful of babysitting money was my first album. It was “The Game” by Queen. I think our high school cheerleading squad nailed a district competition with a well-timed back flip…
Five years ago, on Oct. 7, I filed my first Status Report as editor for EC Magazine. On that report I noted the following for the week: Met with the publisher on improvements for EC Magazine Discussed a timeline for a…
New boutiques, expanded mixed-use centers and renovated shops revive the local retail scene.
Elvin C. Bell gets up close and personal with friends, patriots and a few scoundrels.
High-end finishes and coastal-inspired touches throughout an open living design give Alerio a fresh, relaxing, beachy feel. Courtesy of Sandestin real Estate There is something new on Old 98 in Miramar Beach: Alerio, a new condominium complex developed by…
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Your “dirty mouth” can get you in health trouble.
It’s time to head back to school. But this issue of EC Magazine makes it abundantly clear that we don’t need the formality of a classroom or textbooks to learn the life lesson of giving to others. Throughout the region,…
Come with us on a tour of some amazing art in offbeat places.
Emerald Homes, D.R. Horton’s luxury brand, is attracting the attention of real estate buyers with its latest development, aptly named The Town of Prominence. Launched in March 2014, The Town of Prominence, purchased by D.R. Horton for $25 million, is…
29th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival April 18, 2015 Wine lovers ventured to The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin to mix and mingle while sipping and swirling hundreds of domestic and imported wines all while listening to live music. Photos…
SunQuest/Solaris Champagne & Seafood Lunch Cruise April 17, 2015 Sparkling waves and wine set the mood for the second annual gourmet SunQuest Champagne & Seafood Lunch Cruise presented in partnership with Coastal Wine & Spirits aboard the Solaris. The festive…
The Shard Shop Opening April 12, 2015 Award-winning mixed media artist Mary Hong opened her second gallery, The Shard Shop, within the Shops of Grayton off Country Road 283 in Grayton Beach. Guests nibbled on sea-glass colored rock candy, sipped…
Bodacious Bo Casey has designs on the EC
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a Grand way to spend a summer evening.
Melt away the summertime blues on the sugar-white shores of nature’s last playground — Navarre. With the Santa Rosa Sound to the north, the Gulf of Mexico to the south and the Gulf Islands National Seashore to the east and…
Test the waters with this easy, underwater diving adventure.
It’s summer, and that means it’s time for the highly anticipated ballot issue for the 2015 Best of the Emerald Coast awards. We revisit the list each year, adding and changing categories, so be sure to check it out and…
Nestled on 40 acres in the bend of Churchill Bayou and Hogtown Bayou on Choctawhatchee Bay sits Churchill Oaks, a new residential community whose development is led by Roy Sembera, a Louisiana businessman. The land was purchased nine years ago,…
Any way you slice it, these are sensational sandwiches.
Sriracha! As we approach Cinco de Mayo each spring, our appetite kicks up and we crave foods with a little heat. Sriracha (see-RAH-jah) is haute hot food right now. Make that Thai hot. Some say the first version of this…
National Volunteer Week, April 12–18, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about meeting challenges and accomplishing goals by working together. Essentially, it’s about coming together as a nation.…
Lydia Smith’s first-class try at secondhand retail.
This wine season, area festivals “pour on” even more.
“Seven Brides” is staged at two local playhouses.
Amy Wendel and her passion for fragrance
Does my definition of a Modern Woman stand the test of time? What is a modern woman exactly? To me, a modern woman is a person who is conducive to modern times — and who also happens to be a…
Since it opened in May 2012, seventh- to 12th-graders who venture into NAS Pensacola’s Flight Academy program have gotten to live aboard the virtual aircraft carrier Ambition, where they experience aviation-based adventure that is revolutionizing STEM (science, technology, engineering and…
“Checking in” on four enchanting Emerald Coast bed and breakfasts serving up history, homemade breakfast and hearty servings of charm.
Nature-Based Recreation is the Just the Beginning of the Resort-Inspired Amenities in this 30A Community
Bud & Alley’s Seeing Red Vintner Dinner Nov. 6, 2014 Winemaker Erik Miller paired his favorite Kokomo Winery selections to complement the four-course seafood dinner prepared by Bud & Alley’s Chef Dave Bishop. The soiree launched Seaside’s signature wine collection…
Holidays on the Emerald Coast are a chance for us to celebrate traditions with our families. Thanks to Sinfonia Gulf Coast, it’s made even easier with the annual production of “Orchestral Holiday” (Dec. 12 at Destiny Worship Center). This year’s…
Matt Burke This beautiful waterfront home on Senner Court fronts Lake Lorraine, which opens to the bay. For $949,000 you can enjoy this 4,491-square-foot home featuring a pool, private dock with boat lift and golf car garage. Shalimar is a…
The poignant portraits and stories of five men at various points on the spectrum of homelessness in our hometown neighborhoods.
The Seaside Wine Project Pairing Party Aug. 29, 2014 In the spirit of creating lasting traditions, Seaside has partnered with winemaker Erik Miller of Kokomo Winery in Sonoma Valley, California, to launch a new signature wine label. There are six…
Pure Barre Destin Grand Opening Aug. 27, 2014 Ashley Singleton filled her Destin fitness studio with Pure Barre friends, fans and fitness gurus to celebrate the opening of her second studio in Destin. Guests took a break from the “lift,…
