Each September, Americans across the country and world remember where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. While that day is seared into the memories of those who were there or who watched it on television, the youngest Americans only know 9/11 as a historical event, something to read about in a book.
If you’ve lived on the Emerald Coast long enough, chances are you’ve seen, or played, at least one of the many mini-golf courses. While there are plenty of places to “putt your stuff,” very few have the nostalgic charm or uniqueness of the “Goofy Golf” courses.
Tucked away deep in the Bible Belt, Pensacola has its fair share of Christian churches. While Christianity, particularly denominations of the Protestant variety, dominate the landscape, the western gate of Florida holds a somewhat surprising history when it comes to its connections with the Jewish faith, both past and present.
Labor Day has passed, fall is among us, and that just means one thing – Christmas is right around the corner! Decorating Christmas trees with glimmering ornaments, hanging up colorful lights and wreaths, candlelight service at church, singing Christmas carols – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
That’s one of the questions Kevin Laliberte asks participants in his biannual surfing classes. The classes, which are taken over a five-week course, are meant to help veterans and soon-to-retire active-duty members of the U.S. military find themselves post-service through “surf therapy.”
According to the National Coffee Association’s 2024 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report, 67% of American adults had coffee in the past day. That’s more than any other beverage, including water. Just 20 years ago, that number was 49%.