Emerald Coast Magazine - April – May 2026

A Gracious Life

It’s been said that life is measured not by the breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away. I would argue that the legacy we leave—the breathtaking moments we’ve gifted to others—multiplies the value of a life…

Heavy Layers

I step off the dirt parking lot just off 30A and onto a mosaic path. Native plants brush the walkway’s edges. A massive tree throws dappled shade across the property, where three paintings framed inside wooden pavilion structures form a…

Spinning Around

Every April since 2008, Record Store Day has celebrated the unique culture of independent record shops through in-store events around the globe. On the Emerald Coast, stores such as Central Square Records and Revolver Records offer locals a place to…

Dance to Your Own Beat

Movement to music is a melding of mind, body, and spirit.  The mind works to remember the choreography or to create it. The body exerts energy, adrenaline, and stamina as it pirouettes, sashays, leaps, and lunges. The spirit is enlivened…

Where To Brunch?

It’s a Sunday morning. You and your closest friends are feeling hungry. Are you thirsty, too? Fonville Press  Alys Beach Right off of 30A, the cheerful Fonville Press Market + Cafe serves refreshing breakfast and lunch options all day. Check out the…

AV Club VIPS

Picture This  Artwork makes a statement within a home and often serves as a focal point in a room. But what if, instead of a static piece, you could change that statement depending on your mood, entertaining endeavors, or seasonal…

Out And About Outfits

During the spring season, the Emerald Coast is alive with outdoor festivals during the day and elevated entertainment by evening.  With a packed social calendar, you’re defrosting from winter, emerging from your chrysalis, and curious about what to wear. If…

Mint To Be

Fresh herbs are a critical component of culinary success; however, they are sometimes difficult to source in local markets. Fortunately, perennial herbs can be easily grown in North Florida, resulting in an almost year-round supply. All that is required is…

Golden-Hour Gems

1. In a Nutshell Renato Cipullo shell earrings with amber set in 18-karat gold, $11,000, by special order. renatocipullo.com  2. Scorpio Season Heavenly Vices Celestial Stories necklace with amber and Madeira citrine set in 14-karat gold, $6,000. heavenlyvicesfinejewelry.com  3. Sting…

Secret Castles

In the ninth century, the once-mighty Frankish empire of the Carolingian dynasty began to fracture, giving rise to a feudal system that reshaped Europe’s landscape. As power splintered, noble lords built the first castles—not just as homes but as symbols…