Reid Soria Overcomes his Autism With Music
Reid Soria was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, but that didn't stop him from accomplishing his dreams.
Stairway to Heaven
Illustration by Rebecca Sumerall Stairway to Heaven” is more than just a Led Zeppelin song, and Seaside’s architecture is more than just traditional. If you’re wondering how this all fits together, allow me to tell you about the live/work unit…
How Are You Going to Contribute to National Volunteer Week?
National Volunteer Week, April 12–18, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about meeting challenges and accomplishing goals by working together. Essentially, it’s about coming together as a nation.…
Lydia Smith Turns Thrift Shopping Fabulous
Lydia Smith’s first-class try at secondhand retail.
Locals Keep Making a Splash on The Emerald Coast
Kudos and congrats, faces in new places, interesting news nuggets and more.
Geoff McBride Uses His Voice to Make an Impact
Geoff McBride lends his voice to our most vulnerable.
13 Up-to-Date News Bites For You to Chew On
NEW NEWS … The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center has broken ground at 336 College Ave. in DeFuniak Springs as part of a $3 million capital campaign to construct a 15,000-square-foot center to serve Walton County children. The Pierce family…
A Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center Performance You Can't Miss
“Seven Brides” is staged at two local playhouses.
The Print World is Dead, Do We Throw in Our Towel?
Over the past several years, I have heard plenty about the death of the print industry and how the world of media and advertising will shift totally to the digital world — basically saying to a publisher: “Fold your tent,…
This Local Destin Teacher is Going Above and Beyond
Author Lisa Morris tells all about writing.
You Be the Judge
Does my definition of a Modern Woman stand the test of time? What is a modern woman exactly? To me, a modern woman is a person who is conducive to modern times — and who also happens to be a…
STEM Education Embraces Virtual Exploration into The NAS Pensacola’s Flight Academy
Since it opened in May 2012, seventh- to 12th-graders who venture into NAS Pensacola’s Flight Academy program have gotten to live aboard the virtual aircraft carrier Ambition, where they experience aviation-based adventure that is revolutionizing STEM (science, technology, engineering and…
Cashing in on Creativity
Only a small percentage of us share a workplace with our spouses. In fact, the average person would probably say that working with his or her mate wouldn’t be good for the marriage. Yet three local couples have taken a…
Chris Alvarado Makes Music that May Last for Generations
Chris Alvarado gives birth to musical instruments.
What The Destin Woman's Club is Doing to Make a Difference
Meet Destin’s “leading ladies."
Good Weight
Hundreds came to the produce vendors along U.S. Highway 98 during the vegetable and fruit harvest season. There, in the open air under a pleasant Destin fall sun, they chose their string beans one at a time. Mom was…
The Emerald Coast is Alive with the Sound of Music … and More
Holidays on the Emerald Coast are a chance for us to celebrate traditions with our families. Thanks to Sinfonia Gulf Coast, it’s made even easier with the annual production of “Orchestral Holiday” (Dec. 12 at Destiny Worship Center). This year’s…
