When Martha LaGuardia-Kotite heads to the beach, she doesn’t just see the beauty in the vibrant waters of the Gulf. She hears its music. Those waters, clear and inviting, mysterious and calming, are a haven LaGuardia-Kotite knows well. She grew…
On a bright afternoon in late winter, the Hotel Effie was flooded with light, warmth, and purpose––850 Business Magazine’s Pinnacle Award luncheon had returned for its 12th year. Each year, 850 Business Magazine presents the Pinnacle Awards to exceptional women…
Across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties, an average of 12.5 percent of residents are experiencing food insecurity, according to numbers reported by Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study. A 2025 annual report from the Florida Council on…
For families across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, the dream of homeownership can feel like a distant, impossible goal. Rising costs, scarce land, and unexpected repairs often force hopeful buyers into an endless cycle of renting. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity…
Premier festival continues to offer superior sips
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s Toast to Transformative Giving
Three ways The Nature Conservancy in Florida conserves our wild wonders
A turtle watcher’s tenure ensures safe nesting and hatching along Panama City Beach
$3.3 million raised for local children’s charities at annual event celebrated by wine and culinary enthusiasts
