Northwest Florida Living

Northwest Florida...where miles of white-sand beaches meet historic towns. Rivers, lakes and bays segue into lush, woodland hills. Award winning architecture blends with authentic places. Culture, art and nature. Great food, music and fishing...Northwest Florida is truly a place where lasting memories will be made for generations to come.

Is it a classic coastal village that attracts you or a world-class resort? Or a place where community life revolves around a shared love for nature walks and water recreation? Or a rural retreat where your closest neighbors fly, swim, and hop? You'll find plenty of activities that celebrate the authenticity of the area while at the same time offering the best in amenities, events and services.

In Northwest Florida there is a place for every lifestyle, every interest, every hobby, every passion – everyone.

From the Porches of Northwest Florida


SweetTea Journal celebrates all that is great about Northwest Florida, from Pensacola to Tallahassee.

Diving the Wreck

By Bucky McMahon
After a dutiful, honorable navy career, the 911-foot USS Oriskany begins its new mission as the world's largest artificial reef.
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The Road Less Taken

By John Branston
A longtime visitor takes a nostalgic glance at scenic County Road 30-A.
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Where the Wild Things Are

By Todd Keith
Just beyond Indian Pass, the red wolf is roaming St. Vincent Island as part of an ambitious program to save the endangered predator.
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Flower Hunter

By Judith Magee
Finding beauty in the humblest plant, the naturalist William Bartram made sage observations of northern Florida that still echo today, nearly 220 years later.
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Lasting First Impressions

By Lynn Nesmith
A photo essay captures the warm and inviting porches, porticoes, and portals found along U.S. Highway 98 and County Road 30-A.
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River of Return

By Geoffrey Norman
Canoeing the Choctawhatchee River, the writer makes a backwater pilgrimage along this remote and hidden gem.
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