The old adage “you are what you eat” is still key to a healthy life. Unfortunately, Western medicine’s approach to cancer doesn’t necessarily include prescribing a detailed plan for good nutrition. So, eating well is something we need to be…
Just thinking about repurposing a treasure in a way that brings it even closer to you is so exciting to me ... in doing so, you reinvent yourself and reboot your perspective. Everything is brand new once again. That is…
We choose to live, work and play in the Emerald Coast because it has a distinct sense of place that gives us a true sense of belonging. Locals will tell you that the quality of life here is unlike any…
Try these three offbeat dining spots.
From French pastries to hand-crafted pizza, these Emerald Coast menu selections are sure to please even the most picky paletes this summer.
I moved to Cleveland, Ohio, when I was 13 years old. It wasn’t a first move for my family, we moved nearly every three years, but it wasn’t an easy one. We left the sunny shores of Virginia Beach, where…
Destin’s history is as deep and fascinating as the Gulf itself. The remarkable tale of a sleepy fishing village that came to bear the name of the shipwrecked man who started it is long and salty. Most locals know the…
The 18-year-old Destin art organization unveils a new brand image, expanded art programs and a new performing arts space
The surf is up in this first-ever FLorida documentary film on the sport.
An evening your entire family will treasure … aboard the Buccaneer.
This friendly town lives up to its name. Once known as “Boggy,” Niceville (population 11,874) is situated along the scenic shores of Choctawhatchee Bay. It has the best schools in the county, picturesque parks, a youth center, sports fields and…
Stories in this issue gave me an excuse to hit the road to meet some of the most interesting and heart felt families in the EC.
Three local family owned-and- operated businesses share their stories and secrets to long-term success.
Congrats to Helena Whittaker featured on our current cover for her fabulous turn in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at FWBHS this past weekend.
Sandestin offers coastal lifestyle homes that suit nearly any budget, style
Not only are these outstanding students making the grade, they're also making a difference.
Don your pearls, fedoras and Charleston right into that little black number for White Wilson’s roaring ’20s-themed Little Black Dress Party
Cosmetologist Cheyenne Isenhour tells us why “wigging out” is always in!
We give you 124 of the best reasons why you love to live, work and play on the Emerald Coast. In this annual Best of the Emerald Coast issue, we celebrate your favorite picks to shop, dine, relax and take care of business.
Life is full of irony. Find out how to play along when dealt the cancer card
A letter from the Editor of Emerald Coast Magazine
We’re sweet on all that is “salty” about Franklin County.
What goes up and down, forwards and backwards, can hover and is red all over? A helicopter, of course! Pilot Justin Johnson has partnered with Charles Duplantis and Ray Watson to offer rides in the sky to locals and visitors.…
Local designers reinvent style with artful accessories.
Club owner John Wehner brings the beat to the beach.
Remember the real estate buying frenzy of 2003? Homes were being built and purchased by buyers who thought they would always be able to sell their houses for more than they paid for them. Real estate was a solid investment.…
If summertime has you dreaming of strawberry fields forever and finding your thrills on a blueberry hill, you’re in luck. The Emerald Coast is simply bursting with berry farms. The only thing that could possibly make fresh blueberries and strawberries…
Summertime is about celebrating the simple pleasures in life. When I was a kid, summertime seemed to last forever. Our long days were filled with running through sprinklers, building backyard forts and climbing crab apple trees — all the while…
The coolest sweet treats on the Emerald Coast we absolutely melt over
Painting Smiles
During the turn of the century Hogtown Bayou — nestled on the northern end of County Road 393 in Santa Rosa Beach — was home to a general store, sugar cane syrup factory, cannery, turpentine mills, hotels and other merchants.…
