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  • Glow Up!
    August 27, 20245.8 min

    From a challenging childhood in foster care to owning the successful Dolce Glow brand, Isabel Alysa's journey is a testament to resilience, confidence, and relentless hard work.

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  • From Blueprints to Silk
    August 27, 20248.8 min

    Drawing inspiration from college campuses and nostalgic locales, Cleary launched The Clearly Collective with a collection of silk scarves featuring these hand-drawn architectural motifs.

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  • Ciao, Italia!
    August 27, 20244.6 min

    A budding visionary in the fashion industry, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida-based designer Sierra Smith recently returned from a remarkable two-year study through the Fashion Institute of Technology.

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  • Give Kids a Smile Day
    August 15, 20242.5 min

    The Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN), recognized for its steadfast commitment to children's dental health, recently collaborated with Defuniak Springs Family Dental for a highly impactful event, "Give Kids a Smile Day" on July 19.

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  • Taylor Hood Honors a Legacy of Leadership
    August 14, 20243.6 min

    With hopes that one day every household would own a vehicle, Arthur E. Hood Sr. opened the first Hood Family Chevrolet dealership in Amite, Louisiana, in 1929. Despite the challenges of owning a business during the Great Depression, Hood was determined to work hard and gain loyal customers through honest business practices and quality service after the sale.

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  • Living Well on 30A
    July 31, 20242.2 min

    A condo at 31 on 30A is more than a residence; it’s a lifestyle. Whether you are drawn by the stunning Gulf views, the meticulously designed interiors, or the promise of unparalleled privacy and relaxation, this luxury condo offers an extraordinary living experience.

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  • A Home with je ne sais quoi
    July 31, 20245.3 min

    Enter the Sullivan Residence at Watersound Camp Creek, a custom-built, statement-making home that seamlessly blends liveability with tasteful design.

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  • From Real Estate to Ravioli
    April 26, 20245.9 min

    Chef William Farrington has turned a lifelong passion for food into an American omakase experience on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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  • Food is Life
    March 28, 202411.5 min

    Chef Nathan Davis's mission is to bring good, healthy meals to his clients via The Polished Chef, a private dining experience wherein Davis cooks in his clients’ homes for special occasions and on a regular basis.

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  • Local Student Solomon Miller to Attend Interlochen Arts Camp
    March 28, 20242.6 min

    Solomon Miller, 15, of Santa Rosa Beach will attend Interlochen Arts Camp, the nation’s premier summer arts program for aspiring artists in grades 3-12, this summer. Solomon, the son of Adam and Tracy Miller, will study keyboards as part of the Popular Music Performance camp at Interlochen.

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  • Adriana Carrig
    February 29, 20241.4 min

    The words we speak to ourselves and others hold power. After enduring years of bullying, Adriana Carrig turned her pain into purpose and began crafting bracelets with positive affirmations for herself and her sorority sisters.

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  • Manifestation Babe Kathrin Zenkina Reveals How to Tap Into Your Limitless Potential
    February 29, 202415.1 min

    Kathrin Zenkina, better known as the “Manifestation Babe” to her devoted online community of dreamers and spiritual seekers, has lived up to this challenge tenfold. Her journey with self-development, mindset, manifestation, leadership, and spirituality began at age twenty-three when she was at a crossroads between attending medical school as planned or going all in on a new business venture, which would later be called Manifestation Babe.

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