Life + Culture

A Quiet Kind of Magic

How Pensacola Finds Grace, Gratitude, and Connection in the Stillness of the Season Article by Suzanne Pope | Photography by Provided There’s something about a Gulf Coast winter that slows the world to a heartbeat you can actually hear. The bay softens into glass. The air, still warm enough for short sleeves, carries a hint of salt and something sweet, maybe cinnamon from a nearby café, or the aroma of something baking in a neighbor’s kitchen. In this light, everything feels deliberate: the...

Entertainment

Good Tidings to Come

This December, expect treasured traditions and festive new ways to ring in the holiday season. Article by Anna Wall | Photography by Provided A Christmas Story: The Musical Broadway in Pensacola Saenger Theatre December 2nd & 3rd Nominated for three Tony Awards including Best Musical, this comedic performance brings the classic 1983 movie to life on stage. Set in the 1940s, a young Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink...

Wellness

​​Rethinking the Ritual of Resolutions

Reimagine Resolutions as Habits of Balance and Joy. Article by Anna Wall | Photography by Provided As the glittering promise of the New Year approaches, millions pause to reflect and set intentions for the year ahead. Though it can feel like you can’t sip a holiday cocktail or sample an hors d'oeuvre without someone asking about your resolution, few Americans take the practice seriously. A 2024 Pew Research Center survey found that only a third of Americans made at least one resolution. Among...

Food + Beverage

Savor the Season

Getting the Most Out of Your Holiday Food and Wine Celebrations Article by Alex Boykin & Stephania Streit | Photography by Steven Gray & Provided As the holidays descend upon us, it’s a great time to serve up a fabulously paired menu for your spectacular event. There’s enough stress in the season so don’t let deciding on the best food and wine choices be part of it. Here we have provided some simple tips, and gadgets, that will help you to get the most out of your next food and wine...

Travel

Christmas Dinner Simplified

When the Lights Glow and Laughter Lingers, You're Home Here Article by Blake Estell | Photography by Blake Jones For those who prefer fine dining over dishwashing, several of Pensacola’s most celebrated restaurants are opening their doors this holiday season, offering full menus, festive cheer, and warm hospitality. At Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano , the glow of downtown meets Italian indulgence. From 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day , guests can enjoy handmade...

Life + Culture

Magical Moments in Europe’s Christmas Markets

Discover timeless traditions and twinkling treasures across Europe’s festive wonderlands. Article by Myra J. Van Hoose | Photography by Provided Picture a town square featured in your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie. It’s a winter evening, glowing in the warmth of twinkling lights, with a sprinkling of unique snowflakes and classic yuletide décor. Now, expand that vision exponentially, because when traveling to Europe and strolling holiday markets you’ll find yourself wandering through...

Food + Beverage

Cheers to You!

Four Unique Holiday Cocktails to Put You in the Spirit Article by Channing Estell Whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a quiet night by the tree, these holiday cocktails deliver pure seasonal joy. Pensacola Snowfall Ingredients: 2 oz coconut rum 1 oz cream of coconut ½ oz white chocolate liqueur 1 oz pineapple juice Instructions: Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a light dusting of coconut flakes for that snowy vibe.   ...

Education

Bridging the Gap

The Equity Project Alliance's Mission of Transformation Article by Elizabeth McKinley | Photography by Provided In conversations about progress, there are moments when words transcend dialogue and become a call to action. For Dr. Lusharon Wiley, then Vice President of Corporate Culture for Innisfree Hotels, that moment came in the wake of Julian MacQueen’s public letter following the murder of George Floyd, a heartfelt appeal urging Pensacola to pause, reflect, and reimagine its response to...

Life + Culture

Satori Foundation

Enlightenment on the Bay Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided The Satori Foundation is accelerating a clear mission: expand access to sailing and open the water to youth across Northwest Florida and nearby Alabama. Its current focus is acquiring two environmentally responsible C22 sailboats with electric motors, practical training platforms that lower barriers and put more hands on the helm. Sailing is notoriously difficult to access. It requires proximity to water...

Life + Culture

Together

Article by Alex Boykin of Gulfcoast Wine | Photography by Provided I recently went to a wine event that was very well attended. A few days prior to the event I was describing it to a few really nice folks who really like wine and I was asked; “Why are you going to that, there aren’t going to be Wine People there?” I know what they were trying to ask me, and they weren’t trying to be rude, but I felt that they had missed the mark. To them, in their mind, the majority of people who were going to...