Restaurateur Linsey O’Keefe recognizes that with change comes opportunity. But that doesn’t mean shuttering Nezaty’s, the Gulfport café’ she bought from her mother-in-law in 2018, was easy. The eatery had become a breakfast and lunch staple during its nearly 20 years in operation, serving customer favorites like stuffed croissants, homemade soups and pressed paninis. “Knowing […]
If you live in Coastal Mississippi, you can head in any direction and find great places to shop, play, dine and unwind. With so many world-class locales nearby, picking the best travel experiences is a challenge. But with our audience’s help, we’ve identified the top escapes — both in our own backyard and within a […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture The start of each day at El Agave is a “good morning” and represents a new beginning for Mercedes Carranza. Before diners arrive at the Gulfport restaurant, where Carranza is managing partner, he ensures he has enough staff to serve them and carry out operations. He also checks that the […]
Some would call Dianna Genton’s line of work unique for a woman — but she’s never let that stop her. The moments when the hull superintendent with Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, hasn’t felt heard or respected only fueled her drive to excel. “Typically, these are the same people who months later […]
Holly Lemoine-Raymond makes her living showing spectacular properties as owner/broker with HL Raymond Properties. Here, she walks us through the contemporary coastal oasis she shares with her husband, Leo Raymond, and her son, Landry Lemoine. THE BASICS Location: South Beach Boulevard, Waveland Size/Square Footage: Three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms; just over 3,000 square feet Builder: Jason […]
Wondering what’s popular in kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and more? Need some expert advice on your next home improvement project? Look no further. We’ve compiled helpful tips and the latest trends from some of the Coast’s most knowledgeable pros. Whether you’re changing a paint color or planning a complete overhaul, read on to be informed and […]
After surviving a pandemic shutdown, Leah Rogers’s business has emerged transformed. Rogers founded her yoga studio in Pass Christian in 2017 and has rebranded the business as Selah Pilates & Wellness — relocating to her hometown of Ocean Springs. The health crisis forced the studio to shut down from March to mid-July, Rogers explains, and […]
