Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine December-January 2010

Founding Paradise

Founding ParadiseIn the 1830s, a shipwrecked fisherman found sustenance and serenity on the shores of the Emerald Coast and left to it the legacy of the Destin family.By Tony Bridges Photos by Scott Holstein and courtesy the Destin History &…

Hooks, LInes and Singers

Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles performs with songwriters Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins at the 2010 30A Festival. Photo by Tommy Crow. Hooks, LInes and SingersThe 30A Songwriters Festival brings big names to the Emerald Coast By Julie Hauserman What’s…

Strokes of Genius

Strokes of GeniusFrom a fisherman’s twist on a portable grill to a beach-friendly wheelchair, the ideas for some hot new products were conceived right here on the Emerald Coast.By Wendy O. Dixon and Zandra Wolfgram Do you ever look at…

Scholarly Achievements

Pam Smith, a Carl Wilkens Fellow with the Genocide Intervention Network, is active in Holocaust education and planning programs for Holocaust survivors. Photo by Scott Holstein Scholarly AchievementsA teacher’s commitment to education has garnered local, national and global recognition By…

Ski New Mexico

THIS IS NEW MEXICO Taos Ski Valley offers spectacular views and a sublime ski experience, without the cost and crowds of northern Rocky Mountain ski resorts. Photo by Thatcher Dorn Ski New MexicoExperience, explore and enjoy the Land of Enchantment…

One to Watch: John Deardorff

Photo by Scott Holstein One to Watch: John Deardorff Maybe it’s his mild manner; perhaps it’s his down-to-earth nature, or the ease that comes with experience. Whatever the case, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center’s new chief executive officer, John Deardorff,…

Giving All for the Gulf

Roger Grooters ceremoniously dips his rear bike tire in the Pacific Ocean Sept. 10  before beginning his cross-country journey. Photos courtesy Vicki Grooters Giving All for the GulfA Gulf Coast lover and resident, charity cyclist Roger Grooters brought a personal…

Q & A: Executives

What Execs Admit Out of the Office We asked and they answered. Nearly 20 executives attending the 2010 Walton County Leadership Summit at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort were quizzed on their guilty pleasures, whether they text while driving, and…

Haul Out the Holly

Haul Out the HollyOur Experts Share Tips on Making Your Holidays Jolly By Lis King If green and red are the first colors you think of when you contemplate decorating the house this holiday season, you’re spot on. After years…

Embrace Inner Frozen Foodie

Photos by Scott Holstein Embrace Your Inner Frozen FoodieOur team of experienced microwave-lovin’ chefs (otherwise known as “lazy-in-the-kitchen” nukers) takes 15 frozen dinners for a spin By Lilly Rockwell It’s time for a shocking food-writer confession: I’m not a cook.…