Life + Culture

Against All Odds

Kelsey Neel’s journey from cancer survivor to miracle motherhood Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio Kelsey Neel had no idea, when she began the fight of her life, that just two years later she would be rocking a baby fast to sleep. The last time we shared Kelsey’s story, she was facing breast cancer with courage, uncertainty, and more strength than anyone should ever have to find inside themselves. Her days were filled with appointments, surgeries, treatments...

Life + Culture

Mini-Me Adventures

For Paige and Nanno, adventure begins close to home. Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by GCCL/Paige Moore For Paige Moore and her daughter, Nanno, the best adventures do not have to be expensive. In fact, some of their favorite memories have come from discovering the no-cost things to do right here in their own community. Paige and Nanno are, as Paige puts it, “two peas in a pod.” Whether they are heading to the library, walking through a park, or finding something new to explore, the...

Life + Culture

Willie Nelson's Best Life

Meet the Goldendoodle with charm, quirks, and serious personality Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio We all know how much our pets mean to us. The give us comfort, joy, peace, and well... sometimes a good laugh. Que our new friend Willie. We just know  you're going to love him too.  Willie Nelson is not just any dog. He is a dog with a big personality, a loyal heart, and a daily routine that proves he is absolutely living his best life. For his owner, Melissa...

Entertainment

Still Singing Along

The Goo Goo Dolls bring nostalgia, connection, and timeless songs to Orange Beach Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls are back on the Gulf Coast this month, bringing decades of familiar songs, road-tested heart, and big singalong energy to The Wharf in Orange Beach on August 21st. Catching up with the band now feels a little like catching up with an old friend. Their music has been part of so many life chapters that even a few opening chords can send...

Auto + Marine

Life Begins at the Dock

With GSPS Marine, boating in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach becomes more than a pastime. It's a way of life. Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio There is a certain kind of magic that happens when you leave the dock along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The water stretches ahead, inviting you toward lunch with a view, an afternoon at anchor, a sunset cruise, or the kind of fishing story that gets better each time it is told. In Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, boating...

Life + Culture

Through Robyn’s Lens

A heartfelt look at coastal life in motion Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by Robyn Choiniere Some people take pictures of what they see. Robyn Choiniere seems to photograph what she feels and captures the perfect moment of beauty in what she sees.  Where the water, sky and wildlife are part of everyday life, Robyn has developed a way of seeing the Gulf Coast that feels both intimate and extraordinary. Her images are not simply records of birds, dolphins, sunsets or quiet...

Local Services

Built to Last

Coastal construction with Baldwin County roots Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by JD Swiger/Weeks Bay Marine Weeks Bay Marine & Construction is built around a simple idea. Coastal property deserves work that is strong, thoughtful and made to last. Along Baldwin County’s waterways, that kind of work matters. A pier is more than a place to watch the sunset. A boat lift is more than a convenience. A seawall is more than a line between land and water. Each one protects a lifestyle...

Entertainment

Back in the Atmosphere

Catching Up with Pat Monahan Before His Return to the Coast Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by Jasper Graham There’s a certain ease that comes with familiarity, the kind you don’t expect in interviews but welcome when it happens. Having a second conversation with Pat Monahan feels less like a formal Q&A and more like catching up with someone you’ve known for years. Maybe it’s his honesty, or maybe it’s the way he talks about life and music like they’re inseparable threads...

Real Estate

Built on Trust

Selling Paradise Together Article by Lillian Taylor Norris | Photography by JD Swiger-Swiger Studio When Casey and Bill Buckner packed up and left Birmingham in 2020, they were not simply chasing a change of scenery. They were stepping into a new chapter.  What began as a father and son leap of faith has grown into one of Baldwin County’s most respected real estate teams, the Buckner Group. Their journey did not begin in real estate. Before entering the industry, both Casey and Bill built...

Health + Wellness

Be Unconquerable

A New Standard in Men's Health Article by Nathan McIntosh, MD | Photography by JD Swiger-Swiger Studio In a world where men are expected to perform at work, at home, and in life; too many are running on empty. Fatigue, low motivation, declining strength, poor sleep, and stubborn weight gain are often dismissed as “just getting older.” But what if they’re not? At Invictus Men’s Clinic, the philosophy is simple: aging is inevitable, decline is not. Founded with a mission to redefine men’s...