Emerald Coast Magazine - October-November 2024

Ivy & Ale

Ivy & Ale in Fort Walton Beach brings a new meaning to beer garden. Boasting brews, bites, live music and plants, the homey hangout doubles as a boutique nursery

Get Your Grill On

Cooler evenings make for prime grilling season. Get your tongs, seasoning and skewers, and bring on the bold barbecue flavors of freshly grilled veggies

From Field to Easel

For Kara Valentino Ffield, nature and art are intrinsically connected. At her Pensacola miniature farm, Ffield draws inspiration for her ethereal paintings of local flora and fauna.

The Wild Man of Ocheesee Swamp

From award-winning writer, photographer and naturalist Doug Alderson’s collection of short stories, Spooky Stories From the Swamp, get a glimpse into the spooky tale of The Wild Man of Ocheesee Swamp.