Every year, our readers – a discriminating lot to be sure – cast votes in the Best Of the Emerald Coast poll. This year, after a record number of ballots were counted, 100 people, places and things were chosen as the finest our region has to offer.
Education by DesignThrough the “All Kinds of Art” program, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation brings the educational experience of art back to schoolBy Tony Bridges{mosimage}The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation has a mission: to spread a passion for all kinds of…
Through the Cumberland GapThe wonder of exploration defines Kentucky’s past and futureBy Chuck Beard{mosimage}White settlers in Colonial America began conquering the East by the 1600s, but the territory to the west remained a great unknown. The Appalachian Mountains formed a…
Out of the ShadowsBackyard sundials are becoming a popular trend as the rich history of this beautiful, ancient invention comes to light – just in time for planning your fall garden.By Cheryl Withrow{mosimage}Designing a new garden or revamping an existing…
Shop Around the ClockHow to Buy Almost Anything Online{mosimage}Shopping online has become a timesaving solution with today’s hectic pace of life. One click of the mouse and you can order food, art, furniture or even a car at any hour…
Junior League Leads the Way to Helping Kids{mosimage}For 27 years, the Junior League of the Emerald Coast has offered a helping hand to thousands of local children who lacked adequate clothing or supplies for the new school year. Through “Child…
Celebrating 35 YearsThe Northwest Florida Heritage Museum Marks the Anniversary With More Exhibit Space and New ProgramsBy Jason Dehart{mosimage}A hundred years ago, the people of Okaloosa and Walton counties scratched a hard-earned living from the pine barrens and bays of…
Jim BreitenfeldDHA Executive Director Works to Bridge Destin Harbor’s Past and Future {mosimage}Jim Breitenfeld believes hope floats, and he believes it does so in the Destin Harbor. Breitenfeld, executive director for the Destin Harbor Association (DHA), is a strong proponent of…
From Green to CleanIn the Battle Against Household Grime, Chemical Warfare Has Some Competition{mosimage}Green cleaning – the hip new term for cleaning without chemicals – has been highly touted as safer for our health and our environment, which is without…
Worth His Weight{mosimage}Randy Joyce believes in teaching by example. An eighth-grade educator at Richbourg Middle School in Crestview, he recently participated in Northrop Grumman’s “Weightless Flights of Discovery” professional development program for teachers at Cape Canaveral’s Kennedy Space Center.Joyce, who…
