COMMUNITY

Pulse of the Coast highlights February 2026 events across the Gulf Coast, from leadership luncheons and career workshops to beloved local festivals celebrating food, culture, and community.

A place of refuge and renewal, Mary’s Shelter Gulf Coast provides housing, support, and hope for pregnant women and new mothers in need.

May on the Gulf Coast brings longer days, vibrant gatherings, and the start of summer energy. From waterfront festivals and outdoor concerts to markets, art, and community events, Pulse of the Coast highlights where to go and what to experience this month.

A new wave of connection is taking shape on the water in Pensacola. Women At The Helm is creating space for women to learn, lead, and experience sailing in a way that is both empowering and deeply rooted in community.

Merveilleuse Crêpes & Coffee Shop blends French-inspired pastry traditions with thoughtful design and handcrafted coffee. Owned by Amine Bachar, this intimate Destin café offers crêpes and desserts meant to be savored, not rushed.

The Unsung Heroes exhibit at Luna Fine Art Gallery transforms local stories into lasting historical record, honoring individuals whose conviction, resilience, and advocacy helped shape Pensacola’s cultural and educational landscape. Through portraiture and inspired works, the exhibit reminds us why remembering these figures matters now more than ever.

Impact100 Northwest Florida proves that meaningful change does not always arrive loudly. Through collective giving and hands-on participation, women across Okaloosa and Walton Counties are funding transformational nonprofit work that strengthens families, expands opportunity, and builds a more resilient Gulf Coast.

Pulse of the Coast highlights what’s happening across the Gulf Coast each month. From leadership conferences and charitable gatherings to arts festivals and waterfront events, March 2026 offers a full lineup of experiences worth planning for.

Pulse of the Coast highlights February 2026 events across the Gulf Coast, from leadership luncheons and career workshops to beloved local festivals celebrating food, culture, and community.

From hot pink wigs to hard-earned respect, Rhonda Hart’s journey blends music, philanthropy, and faith. On Gulf Coast stages and beyond, she proves that authenticity, purpose, and perseverance create a career that shines long after the spotlight fades.

Set against the spring beauty of Perdido Key, the inaugural Gulf Coast Women’s Classic brings women business leaders together for a day of golf, connection, and community at Lost Key Golf Club.

Susan N. Story built a legacy defined by steadiness, integrity, and service. From leading Gulf Power through historic growth and recovery to shaping resilient communities, this expanded feature explores leadership rooted in responsibility rather than recognition.

Madison Sullivan Wallace earned her captain’s license at nineteen and built Crab Island Adventures through timing, resilience, and intention. This expanded Women Who Make Waves feature explores how leadership, motherhood, and trust shaped a family-run business rooted in the Gulf Coast.