Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine February-March 2010

Actor, Entrepreneur, Financial PunditWayne Rogers has found life in the Emerald Coast to be oh-so-sweetBy Scott Jackson He cracks wise with the same affability and witty charm as his Trapper John McIntyre character on the 1970s “M*A*S*H” television series. He…

Fashioning The Perfect WeddingWe Unveil the Stories of Three Newlywed Couples on the Emerald CoastBy Wendy O. Dixon The Emerald Coast has long been known as a beautiful place to exchange wedding vows. For brides who hail from our communities,…

One to Watch: K-9 NeroBy Lilly Rockwell There’s a new sheriff in town. Well, a new sheriff’s deputy, at least. He’s known for his shiny, thick coat of black hair and keen sense of smell. And if he gives you…

Photographer Documents Life – At the BeachMichael Granberry shares his love of the Emerald Coast landscapes and the people who live here Michael Granberry, who for 30 years worked as a commercial art photographer in Atlanta and Los Angeles, is…

The Right ValentineGift suggestions for every stage of your relationshipBy Jennifer Ewing and Rosanne Dunkelberger Valentine’s Day is not a one-gift-fits-all sort of holiday. The same lovely diamond presented to a soon-to-be fiancée could send a “moving way too fast”…

On the Wings of AngelsPhilanthropist, artist and author Chloe Fugate shows young people can make a differenceBy Zandra Wolfgram When she was in elementary school, Chloe Fugate was struggling with her studies and finding her place in the world. Her…

Who Needs Cannes?FSU Torchlight Film Series brings cinema to 30-ABy Wendy O. Dixon and Rosanne Dunkelberger Usually, the fun of getting a sneak peek at a new film weeks or months before its national release is an experience reserved for…

War Within a WarThe presence of Creek Indians in the Florida panhandle during the Second Seminole War kept settlers on edge for yearsBy Jason Dehart The battles of the Second Seminole War (1835–1842) may have taken place in Central and…

In the MoodLocal designers offer advice for creating romantic retreats at homeBy Lilly Rockwell There is just one day each year — Valentine’s Day — dedicated to celebrating couples. We all know the well-worn rituals: Snag a good dinner reservation,…

Lobster Thermidor isn't Child's PlayOne Emerald Coast resident dons an apron and accepts the challenge of cooking an authentic French recipe   By Zandra Wolfgram   Long before Julia Child inspired the movie “Julie & Julia” (recently released on DVD),…