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.…
Over the past several years, I have heard plenty about the death of the print industry and how the world of media and advertising will shift totally to the digital world — basically saying to a publisher: “Fold your tent,…
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…
Hundreds came to the produce vendors along U.S. Highway 98 during the vegetable and fruit harvest season. There, in the open air under a pleasant Destin fall sun, they chose their string beans one at a time. Mom was…
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…
Brian Rowland recognizes how far The Emerald Coast Magazine has come.
You’ve seen the books, products and forums for Chicken Soup for the Soul. They have made a brand out of sharing inspirational stories of those who have made a difference in someone’s life. Well, here is one for the pot,…
Fort Walton Beach Entrepreneur J.H. Beal Describes Life Lessons Learned Camp Walton, Okaloosa County, Florida October 16, 1929 Mr. Wm. Hartley Starkey, New Concord, Ohio Dear Grandson, I had hoped to see you again this summer or fall before your…
Whether it be your business or personal life, there are situations and experiences that often occur that can either bring a chuckle and smile to your face or a disappointed frown. After running through the many such experiences that have…
