Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine October-November 2006

The Road to Progress Over the past three decades, the Highway 30A Business Corridor has evolved into a viable microcosm of the Emerald Coast, with a strong independent economy as well as its own set of challenges.By Lori Hutzler EckertA…

Tapas – A Tasty TrendSmall dishes boast big flavor as tapas tops the hottest menus.By Lori Hutzler EckertThe latest dish in the culinary world is all about the taste-tempting trend of serving and enjoying tapas. A centuries-old Spanish tradition of…

In Hurricane Katrina’s WakeThe Damage That Can’t Be Measured in Dollars Often Makes the Biggest ImpactBy Lori Hutzler EckertMany years ago, my father taught me to ride a two-wheeled bike, a brief rite of passage that brings the first taste…

Attracting Birds to Your GardenBeckoning birds to your garden with a few easy steps can result in season after season of enjoyment for the whole family.By Cheryl WithrowBirds have fascinated mankind for thousands of years, and today there are literally…

Marked ManStep inside. Lay down. Hear the buzz. Grit the teeth. Exit tough.By Chuck Beard I felt that something was missing in my life, but what? Financial security? Fulfilling career? Health? Religion? Love?It was a Wednesday morning, 10:15 a.m., when…

Coastal CowboysThe Panhandle Cowboys posse brings some of the Old West to Northwest FloridaBy Kirsten L. Olsen The Emerald Coast is frequented by tourists, military personnel and cowboys. Cowboys? Yep, partner. Pensacola is home to the Panhandle Cowboys posse, a…

Raising the BarreWorld-Renowned Dancer Todd Allen Reflects On His Return to the Northwest Florida BalletBy Lori Hutzler EckertTo talk with Todd Allen about the art of dance is to be sure this man was born ready for the stage. But…

Up, pup!Taking steps to help your pet By Lori Hutzler Eckert As author Roger Caras said, “Dog’s are not are whole lives, but they make our lives whole.” And it is for this very reason that dog owners across the nation…

The Height of Native American HistoryThe Indian Temple Mound & Museum links a late-rehistoric culture to present-day Fort Walton Beach By Jason Dehart Twelve hundred years ago, there was no city of Fort Walton Beach. The area where it now…

To a TeaLittle ladies and gents learn the Ps and Qs of tea By Lori Hutzler EckertThe Mad Hatter from “Alice in Wonderland” understood perfectly well that taking tea need not be a bore for little ladies and gents. Experiencing…