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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…

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…

A Dear ‘Dickens Christmas’

Matt Burke Emerald Coast Theatre Company is giving us all a chance to redeem ourselves. Hearts surely will be warmed this holiday season with ECTC’s unique adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” In this intimate staging…

Meet the 2014 Pinnacle Award Winners

Meet the 2014 Pinnacle Award Winners By: Linda Kleindienst  EC Magazine is proud to introduce readers to four local winners of the 2014 Pinnacle Award, an honor designed to shine the spotlight on women in Northwest Florida who have set high…

10 of the Newest Local News Updates

▪ Avantgarde AVEDA Salon & Spa, which was named Top Salon on the Emerald Coast in 2014 and voted Best Salon by EC Magazine readers for several years running, has opened a third location in Niceville.  ▪ Dr. Olivier Broutin…

Chicken Soup for the Soul

You’ve seen the books, products and forums for Chicken Soup for the Soul. They have made a brand out of sharing inspirational stories of those who have made a difference in someone’s life. Well, here is one for the pot,…