A new artificial reef, consisting of a 157-foot former luxury cruise liner destroyed in Hurricane Michael, is now accessible to fishermen and divers in Panama City. The El Dorado was wrecked in the category 5 storm that...

  Plans are set for LakeFest 2019 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, scheduled for Friday, May 17 and lasting through Sunday, May 19.  This year’s family festival is a 3-day event hosted by the City of DeFuniak Springs,...

Today marks three months since Hurricane Michael, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States, made landfall near Panama City, Florida. While the community is still working to rebuild, a number of shops and...

Panama City Beach is welcoming winter residents to the destination’s 27 miles of sugar white sand beaches and turquoise green waters this January. A full calendar of exciting social events kicks off in early 2019. With fun...

Visit Panama City Beach is looking ahead to 2019 with new developments that are sure to continue to upgrade and enhance the destination. From two new accommodation announcements including a 13-acre beach resort as well as a...

This year Snowbirds Gulf Coast magazine can be found at more locations than ever before! Find your copy at these Gulf Coast businesses, restaurants, resorts, condos and more! Destin ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Air Force Armament...

While the goal at Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is to provide patients with alternatives to surgical procedures when possible, as patients grow older and cartilage wears down, joint replacement procedures become unavoidable realities. Historically,...

Thanks to an IMPACT 100 Grant, Pensacola’s largest historic cemetery is now an outdoor museum too While still fulfilling its mission as a cemetery, St. John’s Cemetery–thanks to an IMPACT 100 grant–has transformed its grounds into an...

Bay County business owners Kevin and Susan Engle have created the “Bay County Strong” Hurricane Michael relief effort. Although originally from Atlanta, these entrepreneurs have strong personal ties to the Emerald Coast as two of the restaurants...

Eight-foot-square, back-lit cubes showcasing original works from digital artists, filmmakers, interactive designers, photographers, producers and others, plus live music, food trucks, marketplace and a giant digital projection tower highlight second annual CUBED  CUBED, a popular public art...

As of October 16, The Salvation Army has provided the following to those impacted by Hurricane Michael in Florida: Meals – 99,282 Drinks – 80,437 Snacks – 75,444 Water (cases) – 2,323 Comfort/Hygiene Kits – 813 Food...

Far and Wide travel website, known for its vacation spot rankings, has named Grayton Beach State Park the number 3 beach in the United States! Far and Wide calls the gulf coast and the Panhandle “Florida’s best...

Fall in Panama City Beach brings with it great beach weather, comfortable temperatures and an exciting array of concerts and special events for all ages. Known for its 27 miles of white sand beaches and brilliant turquoise...

Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winner Jane Lynch Headlines Sinfonia’s Gala Event on Dec. 18. Keeping the tempo at the forefront of the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains the tradition...

Local chefs, ArtsQuest, live entertainment, health info you need to know and more! Check out some of the hottest events of the summer from Emerald Coast Magazine! Pictured at right: ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, May 12-13, Town...

Baptist Health Care is hosting a series of blood drives in April provided by One Blood, Blood Bank. You can donate at the following Baptist Health Care locations: Lakeview CenterMon., April 9, 1 to 5 p.m.In front...

     This special gala evening set for Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, features guest vocalists Kristin Clayton and Bojan Knezevic Sinfonia Gulf Coast — the region’s only fully professional...

  Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents the fourth concert of its mainstage season, which celebrates the “classics” with a twist. Sinfonia Gulf Coast, led by Music and Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller, is the region’s only fully professional symphony...

Snowbirds enjoy an active community at Boardwalk Beach Hotel, filled with activities for winter guests! With the largest private beach in our area, an array of winter events, multiple dining options and a convention center, there is...

Experience serving in the U.S. Marine Corps with “We, The Marines,” opening at the National Naval Aviation Museum's Giant Screen Theater on Jan. 5.

Our January 2018 issue is now available! Find it at one of our many partner locations across the Gulf Coast, or read it online: Snowbirds Gulf Coast Jan. 2018

Explore the Florida Keys this winter! The islands offer a variety of new and enhanced attractions, accommodations, tours and cultural offerings to entice, intrigue and entertain visitors.

The 2018 Americana Music at The Lodge concerts at Camp Helen State Park will kick off on Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Visit Panama City Beach's award-winning television series, “Chasin’ The Sun,” will premiere its third season on January 6, 2018 on Discovery Channel.

Our Holiday 2017 issue is available now! Check out our holiday event calendar, history of the Snowball Derby, casino fun, holiday music and our new column, Sean of the South. Read online: Snowbirds Gulf Coast Holiday 2017

Kick off the holiday season in Panama City Beach during Thanksgiving weekend with Beach Home for the Holidays, presented by Southern Living.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast — the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra led by Music and Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller — launches its 12th season on a high note on with “An Evening with Chris Mann” on Tuesday,...

GRAMMY award-winning trio Lady Antebellum will headline the inaugural 30A Sessions concert series presented by The 30A Company and The St. Joe Company in partnership with Coastal Living.

The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida invites Art/Craft/Antique Vendors to become a part of Yule of Yesteryear – A Traditional Christmas Festival on December 9.

Gulf World Marine Park has opened a new interactive program, the Penguin Encounter! Guests are invited to get up close and personal with an African black-footed penguin in Gulf World’s new salt-water habitat.