Adina Preston is a professional photographer based in the Destin / 30A area of Florida’s Emerald Coast (Northwest Florida). She owns and operates ADINA Photography (also known as Weddings by Adina), a fine-art studio specializing in weddings, elopements, lifestyle portraits, business headshots, and events. 

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What She Specializes In 

Wedding & Elopement Photography — Her main focus is fine-art...

Hope Given is a Fort Walton Beach, Florida–based singer-songwriter known for her intimate acoustic performances and emotionally driven lyrics. Drawing influence from indie, folk, and modern acoustic pop, her music focuses on real-life experiences, connection, and stripped-down storytelling. Performing across the Emerald Coast, Hope brings a raw, unfiltered sound that resonates with audiences looking for authenticity over production...

Inspired by a Defining Moment
The moment that shaped Angel Force Protection began outside the gates of my own children's school. I watched as a stranger approached the campus, unchecked and unchallenged. There was nothing resembling protection - no watchful eyes, no sense of readiness. This experience was a turning point. Years of military service had instilled in me the importance of preparation, vigilance, and community ...

In this episode of Lux Life Discovered, we sit down with Sabrina Nicole, the photographer behind Sabrina Nicole Photography, a growing photography studio serving Panama City Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and the 30A communities.

Sabrina shares how her journey into photography began in high school when she enrolled in an AP photography class. Encouraged by teachers who recognized her natural talent, she quickly realized photography was mo...

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle and wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a gre...

Bobby Wagner is the current Mayor of Destin, Florida. He is often referred to as the "Millennial Mayor" and became one of the youngest mayors in Florida's history (and the youngest for Destin) when elected in November 2022 at age 28.

Bobby Wagner has deep roots in Destin, having moved there and attended Destin Middle School starting in 6th grade (around age 12). Originally born in New York, he has called Destin home e...

Bekah   Wagner  is a holistic real estate professional who approaches every client with intention, compassion, and a deep respect for both people and the planet. With a passion for sustainability and an eye toward the future, Rebekah helps clients find homes that align not only with their lifestyle—but with their values. She takes a whole-being approach to real estate, considering the physical, emotional, and social needs 

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Chris Harrell, known online as  @chrisjytsu, is a dynamic personality based in the sunny coastal town of Destin, Florida. As a professional model, he brings charisma, discipline, and a chiseled physique to the fashion and fitness world, captivating audiences with his striking presence and dedication to peak physical condition.

A passionate Jiu Jitsu expert, Chris trains and competes with the intensity and precision that define the g...

Welcome to Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort Panama City Beach, where every occasion becomes an unforgettable experience. Whether you're hosting a corporate retreat at the beach, a destination wedding, a family reunion or booking group accommodations for travel sports, our resort offers a breathtaking coastal backdrop, versatile event venues and the laid-back island vibe that only Margaritaville can deliver. Enjoy beachfront...

A Mermaid's Crown "Florida Vacation, is about a super charged mermaid boy, who is about to embark on a journey to visit Florida for the first time. Meeting up with his Grammy and Pop Pop at their Vacation Rental, he finds out it is also Christmas Season in sunny, hot Florida. ​103 pages of action packed goodies. It features Hand-drawn Floridian Postcard Art, and hidden gems throughout the book. If that isn't spectacu...

Award Winner of the Mom’s Choice Awards, Honoring Excellence, and Chosen for Best Reading by the National Alliance for Children’s Grief, Daphne Thompson writes stories that uplift, heal, and illuminate the heart.

​After an intense inner transformation changed the course of her life, Daphne became devoted to understanding and deepening that awakening through wide-ranging spiritual studies—work that awakened her inner troubadour and i...

Want to watch a Star Trek guest interview from rare, sometimes never before interviewed actors, writers, producers, stuntmen, authors. We plot a Star Trek, canonical channel through a trek with a clear and definitive plot for a course within the frame of reference through Star Trek universe news. Centering on insider news & interviews from Star Trek directors, writers, producer's authors & actors. 

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My name is Aston Neves, and I founded Esu Arts Productions in Orlando with one purpose: to raise the standard of live entertainment. This company exists because I was tired of seeing events settle for predictable, forgettable performances. I built Esu Arts to prove that entertainment can be immersive, cinematic, and emotionally charged while still being accessible to clients who want something truly custom.

We’re a full-service ente...

Debbi Sluys is a Christian, mom of four, wife and grandma. Debbi is founder of Dare to Declare™, a coach, trainer, author and speaker who specializes in helping people expand their brain’s potential to see what is possible for their future with Vision boards.

As a former Child Care Director, Debbi has studied personal development for over 30 years and has facilitated and witnessed science at work by guiding thousands of...

At the core of Todd's work is really his entrepreneurial spirit which has Todd not only finding success as a photographer but also as an on air personality on the TV shows Asia's Next Top Model and Fit for Fashion. . Todd continues to work in TV on both sides of the camera in developing new formats and assisting in production of TV shows. 

Todd’s latest venture is working with the fast growing Canadian brand Gumm...

After working in health care and living all over the United States and Europe as a military wife for 20 years, I decided to move back home to North Florida and open a cake bakery in Panama City. It was time to put roots down for my two young daughters and be close to family again. As a local owner and entrepreneur, I wanted to bring a brand with national recognition and appreciation to Bay County. In February 2023, I opened the Not...