Arts + Culture

Jam Session

Cue the lights, camera and action. Kelly and Thomas Koch aren’t missing a beat as they help music students sharpen skills and build confidence. Article by Laura Watts | Photography by Provided When I was in second grade, once a week after school I would walk down the street to the home of Mrs. Roberts, a lonely old woman who sat next to me on her piano bench while I plunked out little ditties during a half-hour lesson, trying not to be distracted by her yapping dog, the ticking metronome and...

Life + Culture

“Let’s go out for dinner.”

A Super Taster’s top picks for a Wine-Date Night Out in Pensacola Article by Alex Boykin of Gulfcoast Wine | Photography by Provided How often do you hear: “What do you want to eat tonight?” Well, if you live around Pensacola, you are in luck. Our local culinary scene continues to improve. For those of us who consider ourselves oenophiles, a meal without good wine is just food. The Pensacola area has some great restaurants, but where can you get both great food and a wine experience to...

Life + Culture

Savor the Lifestyle: Friendship

Article by Stephania Streit | Photography by Provided “Our next business, after this will be to discuss Friendship. For friendship is a virtue, or involves virtue; and also it is one of the most indispensable requirements of life. For no one would choose to live without friends, but possessing all other good things.” Aristotle, in Book 8 of his Nicomachean Ethics, poetically described how to live the best life by elevating one of our most fundamental functions of humanity. Friendship ...

Health + Wellness

Healing Paws for Warriors

Saving Lives at Both Ends of the Leash Article by Anna Wall | Photography by Provided When Casey was medically retired from the Air Force after 11 years of service, she found the transition to civilian life incredibly difficult. Her PTSD worsened over the years, leading to agoraphobia that severely affected her relationships with her friends and family. Isolated and embarrassed, Casey looked into acquiring a service dog to help with her condition but couldn’t afford the hefty price tag. In...

Life + Culture

Legacy and Light

In Every Quiet Corner, a Story: Jane Merrill in Her Own Words Article by Suzanne Pope | Photography by Blake Jones   In the heart of Seville Drive, in a house built by her parents, lives a woman who has become a living landmark not through attention-grabbing ventures, but by serving as a vital connection between generations, carrying legacies, and embodying the quiet joy of consistency. Jane Merrill (née Henderson), born right here in Pensacola, might be introduced as the daughter of Burney...

Life + Culture

Meet the Sacred Paws Team

Where Healing Has Four Legs and a Wagging Tail Article and Photography by Provided At Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, healing isn’t just about medicine. It’s about heart. And sometimes, the most powerful medicine doesn’t come in a syringe. It comes in the form of a furry friend with a wagging tail and a whole lot of love to give. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Sacred Heart Foundation donors, Change Makers and the support of grants like Impact 100, which funded our very first...

Food + Beverage

The Wine Trip

Some ins and outs, and the top three things that will ruin your trip Article by Alex Boykin of Gulfcoast Wine Considering a wine trip? Most people put the majority of their effort into picking the destination. Well, especially for the first timers, there is a lot more to consider. Here are some of the ins and outs that will hopefully help you prepare for your first, or next, wine trip, and you might not have to go as far as you might think. For me, the research really begins once I choose a...

Travel

A Foray into Europe

Part 1: Planning travel for a month Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Embarking on a month-long European journey with school-aged children is not only possible, it can be deeply enriching, educational, and surprisingly manageable with the right plan. As a mother traveling with young companions, I curated this thoughtful itinerary to harmonize cultural exploration, learning, and leisure. This guide reflects what I’ve learned through experience: how to see your people...

Travel

Puerto Rico for Two

Romance, Rhythm, and Refined Escape Article by Elizabeth McKinley | Photography by Provided   Puerto Rico is a love affair wrapped in sunlight, where cobblestone streets whisper old secrets, jungle breezes carry the scent of orchids and ocean salt, and every sunset feels like it was painted just for two. For couples craving a destination rich in soul, story, and sensual beauty, this Caribbean gem delivers with effortless elegance.   Begin in Old San Juan, a 16th-century walled city that feels...

Auto + Marine

Charting a Course

American Magic and the Rise of Pensacola as a U.S. Sailing Powerhouse Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by ©  American Magic Framed by the vast, unspoiled expanse of its namesake bay, Pensacola is swiftly charting its course as the epicenter of high-performance sailing in the United States. At the crux of this transformation is American Magic, the U.S. challenger for the America’s Cup, who have quietly built a world-class sailing, training, and manufacturing hub that could forever...