Emerald Coast Magazine

Emerald Coast Magazine beautifully captures the spirit of Florida’s vibrant Emerald Coast with its award-winning writing, eye-catching layouts, and breathtaking photography. For over ten years, it has been a source of entertainment for both locals and visitors. The magazine has recently undergone a redesign and editorial shift, offering readers a mix of thought-provoking features, consistent topical sections, quick reads, and practical information. Our social section, business journal, profiles of local individuals, home & garden insights, health articles, event calendars, chef spotlights, and dining guides perfectly complement our engaging feature stories. As the region's leading full-color lifestyle magazine, Emerald Coast Magazine delivers the finest experiences this area has to offer to its dedicated readers.

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The Canvas of Life

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

I am a lover of the arts. One of my favorite things about the Emerald Coast is how much the area supports and attracts local artists. Alongside the natural beauty of Northwest Florida’s Gulf coast, our arts scene is part of our area’s distinct character, which creates such a special experience for those living at and visiting the Emerald Coast. We have a temperate climate and abundant and diverse wildlife and landscapes that attract visitors and transplants from across the United States and beyond.
Zooming Out On Zen

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret |Mike Fender

Photographer Romona Robbins Reynolds widens views on wildlife with underwater imagery Zen. That is how freelance photographer Romona Robbins Reynolds describes the feeling she gets when she dons her goggles and takes to the saltwater with her camera. Above sea level, Reynolds juggles a small business, a home, a husband, a daughter, two dogs, a cat, and a fish. “I have a lot of anxiety,” she says, noting that she’s prone to stress.
What's in Store - Emerald Coast Magazine

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret

A roundup of retail happenings throughout the Emerald Coast Ophelia Swimwear’s signature line, Ophelia Love, has partnered with artist and designer Rebekah Steen of Goldfish Kiss to create an Emerald Coast-inspired 30A Suit. The black and white design highlights all things 30A, from palm trees and beach waves to bicycles and a vintage Bronco. The new bikini line comes in the Tori Triangle Top, the Kristen Side Tie Bottom, the Fern Bandeau Top, and the Paris Hipster Bottom.
Snow-Kissed - Emerald Coast Magazine

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret |Susan Gunn

Photographer Susan Gunn captures images from historical Winter Storm Enzo “Sun-kissed” is a phrase often used here in our beach paradise. Our winters are brief and mild, and on sunnier days, we can even bask on the shore in swimwear during the colder months. However, on January 21 and 22 of this year, we were forced to layer up with mittens, toboggans, and down jackets.
A New Tattooing Era

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret

The tattoo industry has long thrived in Pensacola where a perfect combination of military members, locals, and tourists have kept books full at shops throughout town for decades. “I think it’s just a really good, supportive community,” says Carrie Daniels, Fortune Tattoo shop owner.
In Preservation of Piracy

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret

Billy Bowlegs Festival keeps local lore alive, bringing Florida pirate culture to Panhandle shores Like many locals who grew up in and around Fort Walton Beach, the Billy Bowlegs festival is ingrained in my childhood memories.
Making of a Mural

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret

Local artists come together to create a cohesive art experience for 2024 Best of the Emerald Coast event One resin artist, two mixed media sculptors, and three painters teamed up in fall 2024 to bring Emerald Coast Magazine’s Love EC signature hashtag to life. The result—a one-of-a-kind mural fit for the best night of the year.
The Art of Self-Expression

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret

While studying creative writing at Columbus State University, I took a class in my senior year that led me to realize art is as repetitive as the history it is defined by. The course was an intensive review of two influential Roman poets from the Augustan era, Virgil and Ovid. I initially had little interest in rehashing age-old mythologies and stories of the Trojan War. My preconceived notions told me I had little to relate to in tales written by men 2,000 years ago.
A Choreographed Closet

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret |Rebecca Padgett Frett

The relevé of balletcore There comes a time in many little girl’s lives where they dream of becoming a ballerina. While only few will make it to big city ballet companies, one can still emulate the ballerina style. Ballerinas represent grace, poise, power, and femininity both in dance and style. Studio dancewear emphasizes the long, lean, and clean lines of a dancer’s body, while performance wear illuminates an air of whimsy and beauty.
Home Is Where The Weird Is

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret |Carrie Honaker

Downtown Panama City taco joint creates a haven for folks who don’t fit the mold A fever dream of bright murals welcomes guests. A car covered in bold lines and color segments, reminiscent of Keith Haring’s pop art, is parked in the dining space. Old televisions, lunch boxes, and found treasure populate the walls. It is the largest art installation in Bay County. But it’s not a museum. It’s El Weirdo. “El Weirdo does not fit in,” says co-owner Allan Branch.