Malcom Patterson honored with Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award
Malcom Patterson honored with Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award Mary Hong named 2013-14 Artist of the Year.
Author: Zandra Wolfgram
Tips for Creating a Cancer-Fighting Diet
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…
An Accessory That Goes With Everything … Love
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…
Emerald Coast's Best of 2013
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…
These Offbeat Dining Spots are Deliciously Different
Try these three offbeat dining spots.
On the Menu: Galettes, Tortas and Lidias
From French pastries to hand-crafted pizza, these Emerald Coast menu selections are sure to please even the most picky paletes this summer.
Going the Extra Mile for Freedom
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…
Look What’s New in ‘Old Destin’
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…
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Comes of Age
The 18-year-old Destin art organization unveils a new brand image, expanded art programs and a new performing arts space
Emerald Coast Surfing History Documented in New Film
The surf is up in this first-ever FLorida documentary film on the sport.
An Experience to Treasure
An evening your entire family will treasure … aboard the Buccaneer.
Bluewater Bay
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…
I Love Big Hearted Little Towns
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.
Small Businesses Making A Big Impact
Three local family owned-and- operated businesses share their stories and secrets to long-term success.
Local Talent Lights Up the Stage
Congrats to Helena Whittaker featured on our current cover for her fabulous turn in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at FWBHS this past weekend.
Living the Good Life
Sandestin offers coastal lifestyle homes that suit nearly any budget, style
5 Student Super Stars
Not only are these outstanding students making the grade, they're also making a difference.
The Little Black Party is Big Awareness Builder
Don your pearls, fedoras and Charleston right into that little black number for White Wilson’s roaring ’20s-themed Little Black Dress Party
Wigging Out is Back In
Cosmetologist Cheyenne Isenhour tells us why “wigging out” is always in!
Best of the Emerald Coast 2012
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.
How to Play Along When Dealt the Cancer Card
Life is full of irony. Find out how to play along when dealt the cancer card
Falling For New Places, Faces, Events and Opportunities
A letter from the Editor of Emerald Coast Magazine
Apalachicola, St. George Island and Carrabelle Have A Lot to Offer
We’re sweet on all that is “salty” about Franklin County.
Ride On, Destin!
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.…
Wearable Art
Local designers reinvent style with artful accessories.
Hit the Floor at the Door
Club owner John Wehner brings the beat to the beach.
The State of Real Estate
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.…
Pick a Peck
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…
Recharge Your Battery with Simple (Summer) Pleasures
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 Scoop on Summer
The coolest sweet treats on the Emerald Coast we absolutely melt over
Snapshot: Painting Smiles
Painting Smiles
