Cultural Arts Alliance

Cultural Arts Alliance Advocacy Alert—You Can Help!

By Jennifer Steele, CAA President & CEO In the past, the Florida Division of Arts & Culture (DAC) grants received regular funding through state budget...

Sean of the South: Waffle House

By Sean Dietrich The Third Day of Christmas. My three French hens must have gotten lost in the mail. The weather was a stolid 34...
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ECTC: Miracles Small and Grand

By Anna Fisher, Emerald Coast Theatre Company Recently I traveled with our Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) Junior Thespian Troupe to the state district competition in...

An Explosion of Lights from Panama City to Biloxi and Beyond

By Christopher Manson “You wouldn’t know it’s the holiday season around here,” says Doug Kuba, owner of the Gulf Breeze-based Everlights by Design as well...

Stress-Free Christmas Decorating Tips

By Kim Schneider, Coastal Design by Kim Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas is just around the corner. For many, the holiday season is...

The Ultimate Guide to Gifting Men: Stylish and Comfortable Apparel He’ll...

By Liesel Schmidt Shopping for the special guy in your life can feel like a daunting task. But, it doesn’t have to be—even if you’ve...

Trends & Treasures!

Gift an Experience! CRYO850 Performance and Recovery Center Consider the gift of a new experience for those you love this season. Locally owned CRYO850 is...

The Gift That Gives More

Support the Communities You Love by Shopping Local for the Holidays By Will Estell We’ve all heard the benefits over-and-over, from social memes to chamber advertising...

Mel Ponder Named President of NWFSC

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed County Commissioner Mel Ponder as its next president. Known for his unwavering dedication to Okaloosa...

Holiday Hometown Heroes Are Easy to Find This Season

By Christopher Manson Good news! There are plenty of opportunities to be a Hometown Hero this holiday season by donating, volunteering or simply spreading the...