Life + Culture

History Awaits

Step Back in Time at Pensacola's Historic Village Article by Will Estell | Photography by Provided by UWF Historic Trust Tucked away in a beautifully shaded area within the heart of downtown Pensacola lies one of the area’s most fascinating hidden treasures: The Historic Pensacola Village, managed by University of West Florida’s Historic Trust. For visitors and locals alike, the village offers a remarkable walk through more than two centuries of Pensacola’s history, architecture, culture, and...

Wellness

THE COURAGE WITHIN

From Soldier to Healer, Matthew Jeffries Helps Others Find Hope Again Article by Suzanne Pope | Photography by Addie J Photography, Matthew Jeffries From soldier to healer, Matthew Jeffries helps others find hope again. Army Sergeant, Afghanistan & Kuwait Veteran | Former Law Enforcement Officer and Founder of Warfighter Fitness Matthew Jeffries has worn many uniforms: police officer, soldier, mentor, and coach. But the hardest battle of his life began after the uniform came off. Matthew had...

Auto + Marine

WOMEN DRIVING THE TIDE

Lauren Chapman’s Women’s Sailing Collective helps Gulf Coast Women Build Confidence, Connection, and Courage Article by Suzanne Pope For many women, sailing can feel like a world reserved for those who grew up around boats, yacht clubs, or generations of nautical tradition. But along the Gulf Coast, a growing movement is quietly changing that narrative, one woman, one sail, and one shared experience at a time. At the center of that movement is the Women’s Sailing Collective, founded in 2026...

Arts + Culture

Above the Shoreline

Pier Suite Events: Where Moments Matter Article by Suzanne Pope Michelle Wardlaw and Laura Pinzone are quietly creating the backdrop for life’s most meaningful moments high above Pensacola Beach. There are moments in life that deserve more than a reservation. The kind we remember years later, a rehearsal dinner filled with anticipation before forever begins, a milestone birthday surrounded by generations, a nonprofit gathering around a mission that changes lives, or a sunset toast where no...