Local Services

Bridging Two Worlds:

A Veteran’s Journey from the Air Force to Business Leadership Article and Photography by Adina Preston Making the transition from military to civilian life is a profound change, full of challenges and opportunities. For many veterans, it's not just about changing careers but reshaping their identities and future paths. One veteran shared his journey from active duty in the Air Force to becoming a business leader, offering insights into the challenges faced and the strategies that helped...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Pensacola, Meet T-Bone:

A faith walk with two miracles Article by Suzanne Pope | Photography by Adina Preston Meet retired Marine LtCol David Trombly, better known as T-Bone, one of our military transplants and a Lawrence, Massachusetts native. T-Bone serves our Pensacola community as Chaplain to both our local Pensacola Ice Flyers and the J.R. Spears Detachment 066 of the Marine Corps League, an organization renamed for local 21-year-old Corporal Jonathan Ross “JR” Spears, who in 2005 gave the ultimate sacrifice for...

May 2024

Wellness

Men’s Mental Health:

A Community in Need, and What The Campfire Fund of Florida is Doing About it Article by Ryan Goldberg & Brett Benton | Photography by Provided It was the day before Thanksgiving in 2021 when a group of friends and family gathered to not only mourn the loss of, but to celebrate the life of one of their own. “An amazingly talented singer and songwriter. A great friend. Always there to help us out or cheer us up.”  This is how Ryan Goldberg remembers Elijah Stepherson – who, just 9 days prior...

May 2024

Arts + Culture

So, you think you’ve had Port?  

Port wine Article by Alexander Boykin | Photography by Provided What’s more Manly than Port? Can a wine be more manly than another, is there such a thing? Well, let’s start with some language. The Romance Languages in the traditional homeland of wine are Latin based, which use masculine and feminine to identify words. The word “wine” in Latin is “vinum,” French and Romanian “vin,” Portuguese “vinho,” Italian and Spanish “vino.” When using the word “wine” in any of the Romance Languages, you...

May 2024

Event Planning + Services

Celebrate Who You Are -

A Journey Towards Emotional Well-Being and Self-Acceptance Article by Karen Chisholm | Photography by Adina Preston & Phillip Salzman I love plants, but they may not like us back. Sometimes I tell my husband that I'm a delicate flower, but really, I'm more like a pineapple: hard on the outside, a little spiky, but soft and silly on the inside. Just like a plant or pineapple, I may not bloom like everyone else. It may take me several days before I sprout, and when I do, I may grow tall or...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

IMPACT 100

Women Transforming Pensacola Article by Cindy V. Reeves | Photography by Provided The Pensacola Bay Area IMPACT 100 is like a winning sports team. There is passion to work collectively to achieve a goal, but it takes the generosity of each individual to achieve it. Kristin Longley served a two-year term as president. It was like being team captain: “I can’t move transformative change individually, but with my IMPACT sisters, I know I can contribute over a Million dollars to the community, and...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Heart for Giving:

Generous Philanthropist and Volunteer Makes Her Mark Article by Cindy V. Reeves | Photography by Adina Preston Golden angel wings in a large frame greet visitors as they enter Jan Miller’s home. “Someone gave them to me because they said I was an angel,” Jan explains. Many in the Pensacola area agree she is a divine treasure. Her palatial home is just over the Florida line, in Lillian, Alabama. It is filled with artwork and photos that document her years of philanthropy, and her heart for...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Are Women more suited for the World of Wine than Men?

The answer may surprise you!  Article by Alexander Boykin | Photography by Provided The world of wine would not exist without the masterful touch of countless women. That is a statement of the obvious, but what exactly can a woman bring to the wine table that a man cannot? The answer may surprise you!  But first some history.  One of my favorite women who shaped the world of wine was Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira.  It is forgivable if that name doesn’t ring a bell, unless you are a massive...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Wanda Azzario Goldberg: 

Painting Pensacola with the Colors of the Circus Article by Adina Preston in collaboration with Adriana Caroli | Photography by Adina Preston In the heart of Pensacola, Florida, a city known for its pristine beaches and historic downtown, thrives an artist whose life story and work embody the spirit of community and creativity. Wanda Azzario-Goldberg, a name synonymous with vibrant colors and compelling narratives, has made an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of this coastal community. ...

March 2024

Local Services

Dressed Dreams:

Empowering Youth Through Inclusion and Equality Article by Adina Preston in collaboration with Taxie Lambert | Photography by Provided 4EVR DEZ is a nonprofit with two movements in the area, Project Formal and Project Period. The name 4EVR DEZ was derived from Desirea Sierra, Taxie's 11-year-old daughter who was killed through an act of domestic violence and unfortunately never attended a high school formal event. Taxie Lambert, along with her daughter Katelyn Lambert, volunteers and board...

March 2024