Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine April-May 2010

Oil in the Gulf

Monday, May 10, 2010 - Gov. Charlie Crist and Attorney General Bill McCollum today called on former Attorneys General Bob Butterworth and Jim Smith to chair a Legal Advisory Council to explore options relating to the Deepwater Horizon incident and…

Endangered Waters

Walton County is home to 15 to 18 natural dune lakes, such as Deer Lake pictured above — more than any other location on Earth. Only Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Northern Pacific Coast offer similar ecosystems. Photo…

Money, Power and the Census

Photo courtesy U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office Money, Power and the Decennial CensusThe power of the U.S. census to influence politics and the forces that shape our lives is greatly underestimated By Rosanne Dunkelberger, Tabitha Yang & Tony Bridges…

Eglin Celebrates 75 Years

Photo courtesy the State Library and Archives of Florida Eglin Celebrates 75 Years As Eglin Air Force Base reaches a milestone anniversary, we reflect on the history of this amazing contributor to the welfare of the Emerald Coast  By Scott…

One to Watch

Photo by Scott Holstein One to Watch: Stephanie Berlanga Her music has been compared to acoustic guitarist and singer Colbie Caillat and the alternative rock band Paramore. But in truth, Stephanie Berlanga has made a name for herself and her…

Q & A: Seoul Garden

Seoul-Mates Greg and Hye Suk Obermier put in more than 60 hours a week at their authentic Korean restaurant, Seoul Garden, named after Hye Suk’s home city. Photo by Scott Holstein Seoul GardenTrue love meets authentic cuisine as one family’s…

Armed for Battle with the Bulge

Armed for Battle with the Bulge Personal calorie counting system takes the guesswork out of weight managementBy Wendy O. Dixon Weight-loss experts have told us for years that the key to successfully losing weight is being conscious of what we…

One-Wheeled Wonders

One-Wheeled WondersThese Okaloosa County teens didn’t reinvent the wheel,  but they’ve sure made it more fun to ride By Zandra Wolfgram Forrest Rackard and Anna Jinks are happiest when spinning their wheels. OK, make that “wheel,” as in just one.…

Oh, My Aching Back

  Oh, My Aching BackPain: No one wants it, but what’s a body to do? By Joyce Owen You aren’t alone if you suffer from back pain. At least 50 percent of Americans will have lower back pain at some…

Veggie Tales of Delight

Veggie Tales of DelightYes, You Can be a Vegetarian and Still Eat Well  By Lilly Rockwell Please don’t ask me how I get my protein. As a lifelong vegetarian, that’s one of the most common questions I get. It’s usually…