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The Soundtrack Of The Coast
“Gulf Coast Girl” Mentions Destin And Pensacola What happens when you combine two legendary songwriters known for their deep roots along the Gulf Coast, throw in two other artists known for their love of the laidback coastal lifestyle, and then add another singer-songwriter “partial to the warm winds and the salty water?” You get “Gulf... Read More
Roux Awakening: The Making Of A Local Culinary Star
Even before he could see over a kitchen countertop, Nikhil Abuvala seemed destined for a culinary career. He remembers standing in a chair to help his grandmother roll out Indian flatbread. “My love of cooking has been with me as early as I can remember,” he said. “The way my grandmother moved about the kitchen,... Read More
A Curated Life
Gary Handler always knew he’d end up living at the beach. But Handler, owner of Curate 30A art gallery in Rosemary Beach, never could have imagined his path to the coast would be so rough or how that difficult journey would end with such a sense of peace and happiness. After graduating from Auburn University... Read More
Mind Over Medicine
You can’t help but feel invigorated when you are near the gulf. There’s a calming sort of energy that comes with life along the coast. It’s grounding. It’s relaxing. It’s peaceful. It’s just … healthy. Numerous studies have shown that people who live at the beach are happier. The 30A area is also fortunate to... Read More
Just The Meat And Potatoes
Better is always better. That’s the philosophy behind M&P, a new Santa Rosa Beach restaurant by Farrington Foods. Chef William Farrington describes the restaurant as an American omakase, based on a Japanese dining concept. M&P promises an intimate and immersive dining experience featuring sophisticated American food. It’s no coincidence that meat and potatoes – possibly... Read More
The Butterfly Effect
If the lyrics to Dolly Parton’s song “Love is Like a Butterfly” are true, there is a lot to love about an outdoor sculpture project along 30A in South Walton. The Watersound Monarch Art Trail was created by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County along with The St. Joe Community Foundation to celebrate northwest... Read More
Go Fly A Kite: Surfing The Air On The Emerald Coast
You can find just about any water sport known to man on the Emerald Coast, from relaxing sunset snorkeling to fast-and-fun jet skiing to exhilarating parasailing. One saltwater sport that is trending for all the right reasons is kitesurfing. Kitesurfing encompasses all those adjectives in one hobby, making it an ideal new water sport to... Read More
