Finance + Legal Services

Faith, Fire & Family

The Aaron Watson Story Article by Suzanne Pope | Photography by Matthew Coughlin From the pews of Buffalo to the courtrooms of Pensacola, Aaron Watson built a life on purpose, prayer, and fierce advocacy. Now, with a thriving law firm, a growing family, and a citywide Juneteenth celebration, he’s proving what it means to bet on yourself and win. Aaron Watson’s journey doesn’t begin in a courtroom; it begins with the early memories of church pews and snowy winters in Buffalo, New York...

Auto + Marine

The Drive of Progress

A Short History on the Evolution of the Motor Vehicle Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided The history of the motor vehicle is a tapestry of innovation spanning centuries. In 1769, French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built one of the earliest self-propelled vehicles, a steam-powered tricycle designed for hauling artillery and eventually the world's first full-size and working self-propelled mechanical land-vehicle, the "Fardier à vapeur". Effectively the world's first...

Life + Culture

The Gentlemen's Circle

Exploring the Lives of Modern Men of Distinction Article by Bianca Bain Villegas, Laura Watts, Suzanne Pope & Anna Wall | Photography by Matthew Coughlin & Blake Jones RAY HERR : From the Battlefield to Redemption By Bianca Bain Villegas It began not with spectacle, but with quiet resolve. At just 17 years old, Ray Herr signed his enlistment papers with his father’s permission, seeking escape from a simple home life and chasing a sense of purpose that extended beyond the confines of...

Food + Beverage

Man vs Machine

Article by Alex Boykin | Photography by Provided “Alexa, what wine pairs best with …?” Can you be overheard dictating into your phone on the wine aisle in the grocery store, asking your A.I. which wines will pair the best for tonight’s dinner? Last year I conducted Round 1 of Super Taster vs A.I. by picking two wines, a white and a red, that I thought would pair best with some amazing street tacos and pizza. I then asked Siri, Alexa, and Google to do the same. I won last year, but as technology...