The Secret Coast Hosts

05/29/2025

Excited to go check this out!

05/21/2025

Learn more about Ishee Homes!

05/09/2025

Known as the Father of Gulf Islands National Seashore, J. Earle Bowden used his position as editor of the local newspaper to build public support for the preservation of sites of natural and historic value through the creation of cartoons.

One of his first editorials in 1965 focused on protecting Pensacola’s beaches and historic sites. The editorials influenced the powerful Congressman Bob Sikes, who submitted a bill to protect portions of the seashore from further development. Once the bill was introduced, Bowden used his editorials and political cartoons to defend the bill against strong resistance. He convinced the community of the benefits of a national seashore. In six short years, Bowden and the community succeeded in establishing Gulf Islands National Seashore.

J. Earle Bowden used his voice to save not only the natural and historic resources on Santa Rosa Island but also areas and islands from Destin, Florida to Cat Island, Mississippi. He also used it to preserve the history of the city of Pensacola. His passion and influence also helped to establish the Pensacola Historic District in 1969.

J. Earle Bowden’s legacy endures throughout Pensacola and Santa Rosa Island. The portion of Highway 399 which runs through Gulf Islands National Seashore between Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach, bears his name. The city of Pensacola erected a statue of him in the J. Earle Bowden Plaza, the former site of the Pensacola News Journal building. Yet, his greatest legacy remains at Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Learn more about him at https://home.nps.gov/people/j-earle-bowden.htm
See more of his art here: https://archives.uwf.edu/Bowden/index.php/Gulf_Islands_National_Seashore

04/28/2025

The Mardi Gras line!!

Passenger rail is officially coming back to the Gulf Coast—for the first time in nearly 20 years.

The new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will launch soon with twice-daily trains between New Orleans and Mobile, making stops in Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula.

It’s more than a new route—it’s a chance to skip the traffic, relax with plenty of legroom and Wi-Fi, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the region.

04/03/2025

So excited to take the train for a muffalata and beignets!! ☂️💚💛💜

04/01/2025

01/21/2025

More Ishee!

This 1832 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 13905 Puerto Dr, Ocean Springs, MS.

01/21/2025

01/21/2025

The Ishee bungalows in the snow!

12/23/2024

NFS (Not ForSale) We are keeping this piece for our personal collection!

10/28/2024

Ocean Springs is full of amazing artists! Check out this incredible tile mosaic mailbox from Tirsea Marie Botts Mosaics By Tirsea LLCc