Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and one in five Americans will develop it in their lifetime. Along the Emerald Coast, where sunshine is a way of life, that risk is a year-round reality. The…
For those behind the scenes at the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), spring is more than a shift in season—it’s a sense of momentum, meaning, and memory woven together. As May unfolds into Art Month Walton County, the…
McCaskill & Company has long been a premier destination for fine jewelry, offering customers a shopping experience defined by exceptional craftsmanship and heartfelt connection. And now, the Destin store is elevating that customer experience with an elegant and deeply meaningful…
To Wayne Simpson, life is a delicate balance of preserving a moment forever and living in the moment. When behind the lens, he is attuned to what will make for a quality photo while reminding himself to stop and take…
The secret’s out—springtime along the Forgotten Coast is a little bit magical. In April and May, Franklin County comes alive with sunshine, salty breezes, and family-friendly fun. From Apalachicola’s historic homes to St. George Island’s picture-perfect beaches to Carrabelle’s quaint…
Navarre native Whitley Simpson, a board-certified physician assistant at Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology, knows sunshine is a way of life for Emerald Coast residents. As spring and summer approach and we are beckoned to long days of boating and…
After completing 30 years of service in the Air Force as Chief of Surgery and Surgical Quality Officer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Dr. Elizabeth Sager wasn’t ready to retire her passion of changing lives. Instead, she brought her…
When Angela Pearson began working as a nurse practitioner in the field of dermatology in 2014, she knew she had found her calling. “I have always, ever since I was very young, been interested in skin care, hair care and…
Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply an admirer, LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival has sights to behold. Ranked the No. 3 fine art festival in the nation (including No. 1 in Florida) by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 2026 event…
Boasting hundreds of thousands of acres of pristine, protected wilderness, Franklin County is heaven for hikers. Within Tate’s Hell State Forest, visitors can traipse among ancient, 150-year-old dwarf cypress trees, native pitcher plants, and coastal scrub ecosystems that populate the…
Brittany White, an aesthetician at Aqua Medical Spa in Panama City Beach, meets a lot of people who are this close to loving what they see in the mirror. They’ve done the workouts, watched their diet, and made progress, but…
After nearly three decades of commanding the kitchens of prestigious properties such as the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, the Boca Raton Resort & Club, and even serving as the executive chef for the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park,…
