Finance + Legal Services

Faith, Fire & Family

The Aaron Watson Story Article by Suzanne Pope | Photography by Matthew Coughlin From the pews of Buffalo to the courtrooms of Pensacola, Aaron Watson built a life on purpose, prayer, and fierce advocacy. Now, with a thriving law firm, a growing family, and a citywide Juneteenth celebration, he’s proving what it means to bet on yourself and win. Aaron Watson’s journey doesn’t begin in a courtroom; it begins with the early memories of church pews and snowy winters in Buffalo, New York...

Auto + Marine

The Drive of Progress

A Short History on the Evolution of the Motor Vehicle Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided The history of the motor vehicle is a tapestry of innovation spanning centuries. In 1769, French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built one of the earliest self-propelled vehicles, a steam-powered tricycle designed for hauling artillery and eventually the world's first full-size and working self-propelled mechanical land-vehicle, the "Fardier à vapeur". Effectively the world's first...

Life + Culture

The Gentlemen's Circle

Exploring the Lives of Modern Men of Distinction Article by Bianca Bain Villegas, Laura Watts, Suzanne Pope & Anna Wall | Photography by Matthew Coughlin & Blake Jones RAY HERR : From the Battlefield to Redemption By Bianca Bain Villegas It began not with spectacle, but with quiet resolve. At just 17 years old, Ray Herr signed his enlistment papers with his father’s permission, seeking escape from a simple home life and chasing a sense of purpose that extended beyond the confines of...

Food + Beverage

Man vs Machine

Article by Alex Boykin | Photography by Provided “Alexa, what wine pairs best with …?” Can you be overheard dictating into your phone on the wine aisle in the grocery store, asking your A.I. which wines will pair the best for tonight’s dinner? Last year I conducted Round 1 of Super Taster vs A.I. by picking two wines, a white and a red, that I thought would pair best with some amazing street tacos and pizza. I then asked Siri, Alexa, and Google to do the same. I won last year, but as technology...

Wellness

Savor The Lifestyle: Temperance

The Beauty of NO Article by Stephania Streit | Photography by Provided “Know thyself”, the Greek maxim inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo has become a timeless question of self-introspection and reflection for those of us who choose the path of enlightenment, dating back to the early 5th century BC.  Plato’s “Republic” brought this philosophical thought to the forefront of human development in the 4th century BC in hopes of guiding us as individuals and as collective communities to learn who...

Shopping

Father's Day Picks For Your Favorite Guy

Elevate His Day to Day with One or All of Our Finds Article by Pensacola City Lifestyle Team | Photography by Provided Biolite Smokeless Firepit Enjoy the warmth, smell, crackle, and feel of a wood campfire, without the smoke you’re used to. Create mesmerizing flames with BioLite’s patented combustion and get a full unobscured view thanks to X-Ray Mesh body. Folding legs and packable footprint make FirePit+ highly portable while still fitting standard size firewood. Free grill grate...

Shopping

Whispers in Smoke, Power in Presence

SMOKE, SIP, SAVOR, UNWIND Article by Dr. Charletha Powell | Photography by Provided Summer in Pensacola holds a certain elegance, sun drenched afternoons, velvet evenings, and the slow swirl of cigar smoke that says more than words ever could. As a Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist, I’ve learned this: cigars are not rushed, and neither is a life well lived. In June, we celebrate the gentlemen who embody quiet confidence and the women who move through cigar lounges with the same poise and...

Arts + Culture

The Measure of a Man

Philosophers and Other Leaders Throughout History on the Ideal Male Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided What makes a man? Across centuries and civilizations, great thinkers have wrestled with this question, not to prescribe masculinity, but to elevate it. From the East to West, the ideal man has been imagined not by strength alone, but by the pursuit of virtue, wisdom, and purpose. Plato envisioned the “philosopher-king”, a man ruled by reason, not impulse. In his just...

Event Planning + Services

Savor The Lifestyle: Hospitality

A Virtue of Warmth, Welcome, and Gratitude Article by Stephania Streit | Photography by Provided “Your martini is ready”, Ted said with a big smile shining happiness and joy onto me, warming my spirit as I eagerly entered into their home full of love, laughter and incredible food after a long, hard day’s work.   Ted, with his quick wit, followed with a, “What took you so long?” amidst warm hugs and kisses to welcome me into their cozy home.  This cheerful greeting is standard from my dear...

Life + Culture

The Heart of Simplicity

From Chaos to Connection: How Emily’s Entrepreneurial Spirit and The Simplified Cookbook Help Families Find Balance Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Emily, an entrepreneur and creator, has built a brand focused on simplifying life for busy individuals, particularly women managing family and career demands. Her latest project, The Simplified Cookbook, combines her passion for simplicity with her desire to make everyday tasks, like cooking, easier and more enjoyable. In...