Festival of the Arts Marks 30 Years of Color, Creativity and...
By Lori Leath Smith, Publisher Life Media
The first time I walked into the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation office, it felt like coming home. It reminded...
Hire for Safety: What Every Homeowner and Business Should Know
By Danica LaFaire
Picture this: a ladder leaning against your siding, a roofer balancing in the breeze, or a housekeeper stretching to dust a transom no...
Sean of the South: Our Father
By Sean Dietrich
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Even though this name has been so misused, misapplied, and misappropriated throughout...
From Carole King to Our Community: Beautiful Ushers in a Season...
By Cameron Hughes
Fresh out of graduate school for business administration and taking on a new marketing role at Emerald Coast Theatre Company, I find...
From Palette Knife to Poster: Kathy Schumacher’s Art Sets Sail for...
By Zandra Wolfgram
With bold strokes and vibrant color, Niceville artist Kathy Schumacher will set the tone for the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s 30th Annual Festival...
Calm the Chaos: Understanding Cortisol and How to Take Back Control...
By Dr. Karen DeVore
Let’s talk about cortisol. You’ve probably heard it called “the stress hormone”—and while that’s true, it’s also a bit of an...
Christian Capitalist Chris Cumby and His Conference
Chris Cumby grew up in a rough-and-tumble neighborhood in Toronto, Canada, but has become an important part of the Emerald Coast community over the...
South Walton Live Music Scene September 2025
Old Florida Fish House Weekdays
For over a decade, Old Florida Fish House has proudly featured local live music. Catch artists playing inside the coveted...
Music Lessons: Inspiring Generation Alpha to Think for Themselves
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, Generation Alpha, those born roughly between 2010 and 2025, are experiencing a world of technology, innovation, and unprecedented...
How Cafe Nola and Chef Ernie are Bringing Small-Town America Back
By Jason Phillips
Chef Ernie Danjean runs Cafe Nola and Hotel Defuniak in North Walton County, and could easily be the face of the downtown...






























































