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For the past six months, we’ve had an Emerald Coast Magazine redesign in the Rowland Publishing incubator. It’s been five years since we overhauled the look, feel and content of the magazine and, in today’s world of publishing, five years…

The Thoroughly Modern Ruthie

My grandma, Ruth Harris, was born in 1903. She used to tell a story that happened in the 1920s, as follows:  It was the custom for unmarried young ladies to have long hair, which was always worn down. After marriage,…

Here’s to Your Good Health

I have always said that people cannot fully appreciate their good health until they experience illness or injury. The difficulties may be a simple one like a cold or sinus infection or an acute, chronic or even life-threatening physical challenge.…

I Want to Run Like a Girl, Too

I have had women on my mind lately. (But not in the way you may think.) And rightly so, because women seem to be having a (well-deserved) moment as the expression goes, as well they should …  Global Citizen is…

30A Songwriters Festival

Shawn Mullins   David McClister The Emerald Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, but in mid-January when thousands of locals and visitors venture to Scenic Highway 30A to nestle into intimate venues and spread out blankets at large amphitheaters…