By Elaine Stevens// They met and worked together for a South Florida restaurant group in 1991. Today Beth and Tony Swigris are their own restaurant bosses in Gulfport, Mississippi. The 21-year married entrepreneurs operate two popular downtown eateries: Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria and SeaGrapes Wine Café. “You have to love this business,” says Beth, […]
Gulfport, MS, March 29, 2016– Dorothy P. Wilson, publisher/editor of Gulf Coast Woman, LLC and president of DWilson and Associates, LLC, has been named the 2016 Mississippi Women in Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Wilson was notified of the honor by Janita R. Stewart, district director of the U.S. SBA. who wrote, […]
By Christy Garlotte// Whether visiting a coffee shop, running errands or dining out, surely by now you have noticed the popular hair trend bursting with technicolor delight. These brilliant hues can be subtle with a few peek-a-boo strands or radiant with bold all-over color. Christy Garlotte is a master colorist at The Cutting Edge Salon […]
By Kay Denault, Executive Director// The mission of the Mental Health Association (MHA) of South Mississippi is to be a champion of positive mental health and wellness. Mental illness does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status. The national statistics are startling: […]
By Scott Naugle// Think of the other space, the underutilized porch or the shed leaning south, within the realm of rejuvenation possibilities as your quiet, creative getaway. Reclaim and refresh an area of your home or property as your mood transition space, an after work respite or weekend hideaway for reading, cell phones and laptops […]
By Andrea Yeager// It’s a tough job, but parents get to do it. Let’s face it: Parenting is hard work and even harder when no support system exists. Often, single parents or couples find themselves living away from family and friends. Many have little time for each other or even “me” time. Military men […]
Story and photos by Lisa Monti// Have you been to the handsome new Old Cuevas Bistro yet? It opened before Christmas and many diners are fast becoming regulars. The crowd filling the bar stools looked comfortably settled in on a recent Tuesday night visit. Or, it could be they had to wait for a table? […]
by Tara Adams// I would like to start by saying, “No matter the circumstance, or situation, or outcome, you matter.” This is something that took me a long time to come to realize. This is not only a weight-loss journey, but a journey of self-discovery. I grew up in a big family where it was […]
by Andrea Yeager By day, she’s an attorney’s executive assistant, by night, she’s a student, and any time, she’s a mechanic and repair person. Tracy Bouma of Waveland loves fixing things — cars, motorcycles, home repairs — but the one thing she couldn’t fix was her dad’s health. She spent two months this past summer […]
by Lee Rogers A lagging economy and skyrocketing university costs leave many Americans asking, “Is college the right choice for me?” To know the answer, you will need to understand the costs and benefits of a university degree and learn more about planning and saving for college. The decision about whether or not to attend […]
