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2017 Best of The Emerald Coast Guidelines

CLICK THE LOGO to vote for our exclusive online categories! More and more, the Emerald Coast is exhibiting a distinctive, local flair and infectious energy — from the bright facades of progressive businesses to the beaches lined with welcoming lounge chairs…

“La Lumière: A Masquerade Affair”

Broker associate Hannah Martin of The Premier Property Group is finalizing plans for her third annual Birthday Bash benefitting Special Olympics of Florida-Walton County. “La Lumière: A Masquerade Affair,” presented by Destin Plastic Surgery and Duckies Shop of Fun, will…

Celebrity Chef to Open Restaurant in Grand Boulevard

Bam!  Most are familiar with the signature exclamation of chef and television personality Emeril Lagasse, who is the proprietor of 13 restaurants in cities including New Orleans, Las Vegas, Orlando and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Lagasse, in addition, loves to frequent the…

How Sweet It Is

The team from Bijoux was named Grand Champions for 2016; their Creamy Peanut Butter Truffles took the top spot. The Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle will be holding their sixth annual “Destin Desserts” event at The Palms of Destin…

Volunteer at a Dental Clinic Unlike Any Other

Courtesy of FLA-MOM Last April, 2,465 volunteers from across the state gathered in Jacksonville to participate in what many have referred to as one of the most humbling experiences of their career. The 2016 Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) attracted…

2016 in Review

In the course of 365 days and 972 pages, Emerald Coast Magazine has experienced what we feel confident in saying has been our best year yet. 2016 brought about much to celebrate, including a redesign of the magazine and an…

Hangout Music Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

Courtesy of Hangout Music Festival The Hangout Music Festival, scheduled for May 19-21, has announced its 2017 lineup. The eighth annual festival, which will take place on the sugar-white beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, will feature Mumford & Sons, Twenty…