Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine April-May 2008

Regional Corridor Update   Compiled by Jason Dehart and Maria Mallory White   SPOTLIGHT Federal Judges Lift Airport Stay Federal appellate judges in New York have decided to let construction proceed, but an environmental group says a lawsuit pertaining to…

Corridor Update Compiled by Lori Hutzler Eckert COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Destin Commons Continues Expansion In March, Destin Commons’ new 90,000-square-foot West Tower office building opened with its first tenant, engineering firm Connelly & Wicker Inc. Recent store additions to the center…

Away from the Office Compiled by Jason Dehart TECHNOLOGY Danger, Will Robinson For the 40-something corporate executive who has absolutely everything else, here is a cool new toy for home or office: a fully-functioning, full-size, remote-controlled replica of the B-9…

In the Land of Entrepreneurial OpportunityWhile the Emerald Coast Garners the Attention of National Business Chains, the Area Continues to Embrace the Enterprising Spirit By Maria Mallory White Though the sand is still sugar-white, and the skies are still brilliantly…

Is It Time for a Great Getaway By Mike McLafferty Ever have one of those days where your BlackBerry never seems to stop ringing? Or a week in which the boss has a million projects for you to handle? Just…

Planking On ItHeat up the Backyard Barbecue with Plank Cooking, an Indirect Grilling Method that Produces Moist, Smoky, Flavorful Foods  By Jennifer Walker-Journey Dozens of hungry patrons gathered at Criolla’s in Grayton Beach one recent Friday evening to feast on…

How Does Your Water Garden Grow?Watergardens are Bubbling Up at Many Emerald Coast Homes, Adding Elegance and Tranquility to Any Outdoor Design By Jennifer Walker-Journey Two years ago, J. Dean Martin bought his first home — a fixer-upper in Santa…

A Tale of Two CitiesIn Eastern Europe, Bucharest Makes a Bid as a Tourism Destination while Budapest Juxtaposes Ancient and Modern Worlds By Brian E. Rowland  You might recall the CNN coverage when Nicolae Ceauşescu, the monstrous dictator of Romania,…

Between a Rock and a Good PlaceA True ‘Indoorswoman’ Connects with Human Nature During an Outdoor Expedition By Amanda Finch Broadfoot I’m about as outdoorsy as taffeta. It’s not that I don’t like nature. I love the National Geographic Channel,…