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...

Entertainment

Wings of Glory

Hometown Heroes, the Blue Angels, gear up for the annual Red, White & Blues Air Show Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by James Baldwin Each July, the skies above Pensacola Beach transform into a theater of precision and power as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform their iconic aerial ballet. From July 9th through the 12th, 2025, the Pensacola Beach Air Show celebrates the hometown heroes of Naval Air Station Pensacola, offering a spectacle that marries aviation excellence with...

Arts + Culture

Arts Away

Your Summer Culture Bucket List Article by Anna Wall | Photography by Provided Ah, summertime! Three lazy, hazy months when travel is not just encouraged, it’s assumed. The world’s cultural capitals heat up during this season, drawing visitors with much-anticipated exhibitions, performances, and festivals. I’ve compiled standout events in four arts meccas to add to your summer itinerary or inspire future adventures. The New York Botanical Garden is an idyllic reprieve for New York City ...

Life + Culture

Savor the Lifestyle: Time

A Call to Live Intentionally, Lead Boldly, and Leave a Legacy Worth Remembering Article by Stephania Streit | Photography by Provided “Patience and time are my warriors, my champions” duly observed General Kutuzov in the epic novel “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy. Kutuzov did not see the passage of time as an enemy, as most of us do, but a friend who would help him to win the war against the French in the early 1800s. In the opening scene of the year 2000 film, Gladiator, Roman Empire General...

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...