Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine October-November 2008

Steering With CarePatient Care Navigator Provides Individualized Assistance and Support  By Jennifer Walker-Journey Fran Kirschten, a 61-year-old rental manager, had a suspicious mammogram in the summer of 2007. Because she has a sister with breast cancer, Kirschten was understandably rattled…

La Dolce VitaItalian-American Organization Provides Food, Fellowship Within Community Maddie McNeal praises the efforts of the Sons of Italy. Whether members are cooking up a meal on Friday nights or hosting Festa Italiana, they do good work. McNeal has been…

Adventures of a Single DadOne Loving Father Makes the Most of Fatherhood on His Own By Michael Ferguson By far, spending time with my kids comprises the greatest moments of my existence. It defines me. It’s what I live for.…

Little Things Enhance Our Lives By Wendy O. Dixon, Editor Living in luxury doesn’t have to mean spending summers in the Hamptons and winters in Aspen. Driving a flashy Aston Martin? Nah … I’ll leave that to James Bond. For…

Conversations Open Doors By Brian Rowland, Publisher Over the past nine months, I’ve spent a lot of time in conversations. I’ve been meeting people, talking with them, and just as important, listening to them. It’s been productive, useful and enjoyable.…

Safaris, Sharks & City SplendorStill Undiscovered by Most Americans, South Africa Offers the Best of Nature and of Civilization Story and Photos by Brian E. Rowland In 2010, the World Cup soccer tournament will be held in South Africa. As…

Corridor Update Compiled by Wendy O. Dixon SPOTLIGHTEco Smart Project Educates Visitors, Inspires Developers  By Ashley Kahn It was a groundbreaking summer for Charlie Rushing and his Eco Smart Project. On July 17, 2008, ground broke on the Idea/Demonstration House…

Away from the Office  Compiled by Jason Dehart IN THE NEWS Florida’s Innovation Economy Gets Boost On the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist in May ceremoniously signed into law the state’s largest economic stimulus…

Regional Corridor Update   Compiled by Jason Dehart PANAMA CITY BEACH FSU Studies Early Intervention of Autism in Toddlers By Jason Dehart Researchers at Florida State University and the University of Michigan have been awarded a $7 million grant to…