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...

Sports + Recreation

Discover Gulf Coast’s State Parks

With tens of millions of visitors annually, these nearby wilderness getaways make the ideal weekend adventure Article and Photography by Will Estell While many of us love to spend our days off work basking at the beach or by the pool, there is so much to discover by visiting one of our regional state parks.  In my two decades as a tourism and lifestyle editor for numerous publications I have been surprised by how many people live along the coastal communities of Northwest Florida’s and...

Auto + Marine

Choosing the Right Boat:

Making The Vessel Match Your Lifestyle Article by Will Estell For many of us few purchases capture our excitement quite like buying a boat. A boat purchase represents freedom, adventure, and the promise of time well spent on the water, whether solo, with family, or friends. However, choosing the right boat -one that truly fits your lifestyle and needs- requires more than falling in love with a sleek hull or a powerful engine. The ideal boat is the one that aligns seamlessly with how, and...

Professional Services

Pensacola City Lifestyle’s Men’s Issue, 2026

Nine Men Bringing Positive Contributions to Pensacola and Beyond Article by Suzanne Pope and Will Estell | Photography by Addie J Photography Tim Kinsella: Leadership Forged in Service and Guided by Purpose By: Will Estell For Tim Kinsella, leadership has never been confined to a single title. Instead, it is a lifelong commitment to service, adaptability, and impact. Today, as Vice President of Branch Operations for Navy Federal Credit Union, Kinsella draws on decades of experience...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating Pensacola’s Extraordinary Women in 2026

Article by Suzanne Pope & Will Estell | Photography by Addie J Photography Women have long been the quiet force, and often the unmistakable driving force, behind meaningful progress in philanthropy, business, innovation, and community engagement. Sometimes they lead from center stage, and just as often they shape needed and lasting change behind the scenes: bringing vision, strength, and purpose to the people and causes around them. Our team at  Pensacola City Lifestyle  knows that these...

Arts + Culture

A Coastal Oasis with Community Spirit

Redefining the Next Chapter at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Article and Photography by Along the storied Emerald Coast, where white-sand beaches meet turquoise water, a refreshing new community is reimagining what 55+ living looks and feels like. This is Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, where the next chapter isn’t about slowing down, but stepping up to the life you haven’t yet lived.  Designed for those who believe the best years are still unfolding, Latitude Margaritaville...

Life + Culture

Wine Collecting:

Whether You Have 8 Bottles, or 800, Investing in Wine Can Be a Win Article by Alexander Boykin Because of my chosen profession, I moved around a lot as a young adult. That profession and the required moves that came at regular intervals made it nearly impossible to start collecting wine. I always had eight to ten bottles on hand that would cover any impromptu occasion that called for wine. Those bottles were mainly from my trips to Portugal, France, and Spain. They were supplemented by a few...