INNISFREE HOTELS’ CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LOCAL ART Imagine walking into a hotel where you are greeted with artwork especially created and customized to welcome you to the community. Creating fun and memorable experiences is the motto of Innisfree Hotels and it is what you are going to get as soon as you walk into the Hilton, Holiday Inn and the new Fairfield Inn at Pensacola Beach. Each hotel features commissioned artwork from local artists giving you a sense of the areas culture and vibe as a special point of destination for its guests.  Housing Luna Fine Art Gallery, The H ..read more

In the late 1920s, a developer named Thomas Rowe aspired to build the most beautiful hotel in America, and perhaps he did. His creation, the legendary Don CeSar hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida, opened its doors in 1928. Known as Florida’s iconic “Pink Palace,” the design resembled a sand castle and was a hit right from the start. It has graciously welcomed the world’s elite, stars of the silver screen, renowned authors, U.S. presidents, and high-profile dignitaries, all seeking a private, sophisticated playground in the sun.  In October 1929, the stock market crashed, and business slowe ..read more

The emerald green waves of the Gulf of Mexico, kissed by the warm Florida sun, are home to some of the best fishing in the country, and perhaps the world. One species in particular, the Marlin, is drawing enthusiastic anglers to the waters out of Destin, Florida. Marlin are known to be quite the catch – they’re the king of the gamefish and the ultimate prize for many anglers. And with record-breaking Marlin caught almost yearly, Destin is a popular spot to try your luck. The largest Marlin caught out of Destin to date was a 766-pounder in 2007, making it one of the largest Blue Marlin ever t ..read more

A Treehouse Makeover Risa Priestly is the owner of Risa’s Interiors in Miramar Beach and has been running her interior design business for more than 35 years. Her 14,000 square-foot retail showroom is filled with fine furniture and accessories for purchase, including indoor and outdoor home furnishings, bedding and mattresses, and also offers custom drapes and window treatments, rugs, accent pillows, art and accessories. Her retail operation has been named Best Home Furnishings Store in Destin, and she has been honored as Best Interior Designer in the area for the past three years. Just a yea ..read more

The Junior League of Pensacola’s Women’s Empowerment Awards formally recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women and young ladies in the Pensacola area. These awards honor exceptional women of all ages, of diverse cultures and roles, celebrating the power of individuals to spark change and improve their community and beyond. The award categories include Woman in Business: Non-Profit, Woman in Business: For Profit, Woman in Philanthropy, Hometown Hero (first responders, educators, medical professionals), and Youth Woman in Leadership (young women ages 15-22). This year’s even ..read more

Junior League of Pensacola is singularly focused on the growth of its service-oriented members and the residents of the community in which they serve. Currently, at over 200 members, JULEP holds an open invitation to all local women looking to find ways to culminate change. For decades, Pensacola has been home to a proactive and evolving group of women that believes in the power of civic responsibility. Founded in 1956, Junior League of Pensacola is a charitable non-profit organization of local women focused on improving the community through volunteer action and developing the potential of t ..read more

Pensacola has always been a desirable location for those looking for a coastal lifestyle. With a booming real estate market, the city has seen a steady increase in property values, especially in recent years. We spoke to Kevin Fox, Vice President of sales at Olde City Realty, to get a better understanding of the current state of the local real estate market.  According to Kevin, the city is currently experiencing a housing crisis, and that has allowed prices to remain firm. He believes that this should give both buyers and sellers confidence when it comes to the market. Homes are taking a ..read more

Once again this April 27-30, thousands of people from the Gulf Coast and beyond will line the sidewalks and streets around Pensacola Bay, armed with binoculars, cameras, and telescopes for an extraordinary sight: five historical ships sailing at full mast in a parade to our city’s port. The Tall Ships Pensacola festival returns to the Port of Pensacola this April 27-30. The Tall Ships® Pensacola festival is a rare chance to see, step aboard, and even set sail on the 2023 fleet of tall ships. The four-day, family-friendly event includes sailing adventures, onboard ship tours, food trucks, craft ..read more

Patti Waldrop founded Posh Interiors in 2005 and began her career providing interior design services for investors who owned multiple vacation rental units. These owners required a complete turnkey service – they needed their investment properties to be transformed from empty units to fully furnished vacation properties ready for renters. After doing over a hundred units, Waldrop expanded her offerings and opened a full-service design center to work with individual homeowners as well as with investors. The project grew into a 24,000-square-foot showroom located on Canal Road in Orange Beach ..read more

Menswear fashion is usually thought of as masculine and sometimes has a reputation for being dull and boring. But this spring brings a range of new and exciting sartorial options for men that channel the season’s newest and boldest trends, pushing men out of their comfort zones and into something distinctly daring. As we transition out of the cold winter months, menswear looks will strictly feature light and breathable fabrics, in hues of crisp whites, pastels, and bright colors, representing the emergence of the new season. Designers and fashion editors alike continue to incorporate new fabri ..read more