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  • Registration Is Open for the 22nd Annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K
    August 28, 20233.7 min

    The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, presented by SEASIDE®, is back, launching its 22nd year of racing. Registration, presented by Visit South Walton, is now open for Race Weekend from February 16–18, 2024, further establishing this event as a signature running event and paramount fundraiser in Northwest Florida. Every year, athletes from around the world converge in Seaside, Florida, for this fundraiser benefiting The Seaside School.

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  • U.S. Navy Blue Angels Look Forward to 2023 Season
    July 25, 20233.1 min

    Welcome to the 2023 Blue Angels season! Since 1946, it has been their honor to represent the United States Navy and Marine Corps to audiences both locally and abroad as they showcase the excitement, precision, and power of naval aviation.

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  • One&Only Desaru Coast Welcomes Dior For Its First Dioriviera Pop-Up and Café
    July 6, 20234.7 min

    One&Only Desaru Coast, the ultra-luxury all-suite resort in Malaysia, adds a touch of Parisian sophistication to the region this summer, as Dior saunters into tropical Desaru Coast with an all-new pop-up store and café for their Dioriviera capsule collection launch.

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  • Caring and Sharing of South Walton Launches Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program
    June 27, 20232.3 min

    Walton County remains one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. As our community grows, so do the needs of our community. In order to keep up with the increased needs of Walton County residents, Caring & Sharing of South Walton has launched a new fundraising program. 

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  • Summer Looks to Love from the Shops at 30Avenue
    June 26, 20233.3 min

    Warm weather, sun-kissed skin, and blissful beach days have arrived: Summer 2023 is finally here! This season, we’ve scouted fresh trends to cover you for boat days, wedding season, casual farmer’s market runs, and everything in between. We’re not suggesting you buy a whole new closet (although we fashion-lovers at VIE can vouch for that), but instead, pick up a few new staple pieces from our favorite small businesses at 30Avenue to upgrade your wardrobe. Whether vacationing in Europe or simply dreaming of Mediterranean blues, read on for this season’s freshest trends and best finds from these beautifully curated local boutiques.

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  • Now Open: White Elephant Nantucket Unveils Complete Renovation
    June 20, 20236.2 min

    White Elephant has been an integral part of Nantucket’s history since the 1920s. Dreamed up by local socialite Elizabeth T. Ludwig, the harborfront landmark has evolved into the island’s most timeless resort, with a collection of chic accommodations showcasing the very best of the beloved destination. In time with the White Elephant’s 100th anniversary, the resort debuts yet another metamorphosis, with a multi-million-dollar restoration and renovation of its 54-room and -suite Harborside Hotel and 11 Garden Cottages. What’s more, the White Elephant partnered with Arhaus, a leader in artisan-crafted and responsibly sourced home furnishings, on an exterior refresh providing a mix of teak and all-weather wicker pieces for the outdoor spaces.  

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  • Emerald Coast Storytellers to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary with Emerald Coast Theatre Company
    June 20, 20235.5 min

    Emerald Coast Storytellers, a local writers group that has shown impressive growth since their inception last July, will be hosting their One-Year Anniversary celebration at Grand Boulevard’s Emerald Coast Theatre Company on Friday, July 14th.

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  • THE ZOO GALLERY TO HOST SPECIAL EVENT WITH ACCLAIMED ARTIST BUTCH ANTHONY June 27th
    June 20, 20233.7 min

    The Zoo Gallery, a prominent art venue in Grayton Beach, is excited to announce a unique event with Butch Anthony, the creator of the Museum of Wonder and The World's First Drive Thru Museum. This exclusive engagement will take place on Tuesday, June 27, from 4 to 6pm.

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  • 2023 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam in the (Record) Books
    June 7, 20234.1 min

    The 2023 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam wrapped up under a stunning full moon in beautiful Panama City Beach Sunday night. A record-setting sellout of 30,000 country music fans were rocked by superstars Kenny Chesney, who stepped up to headline after vocal cord injury forced Morgan Wallen to cancel, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, HARDY, and over 20 other artists.

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  • Sinfonia Goes Pops in Alys Beach, Florida, featuring Morgan James
    June 3, 20230.7 min

    VIE’s editor-in-chief Lisa Marie Burwell joined long-time friends, singer-songwriter/Broadway star Morgan James and Sinfonia Gulf Coast music and artistic director Demetrius Fuller, in the stunning Alys Beach home of Bryan and Tina Corr for a meet and greet on May 28. James and Fuller took center stage for a patriotic summer kick-off concert at the Alys Beach Amphitheater.

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  • THE PENSACOLA BEACH RESORT OFFICIALLY OPENS ON THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE
    June 1, 20235.4 min

    Corsair Hospitality Group announces the opening of The Pensacola Beach Resort, an independently branded, premium hotel on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The transformation ushers in a new era of hospitality with 161 waterfront guest rooms including 24 Executive King rooms with wrap-around balconies, coastal-inspired public spaces, an elevated pool deck, new restaurant concept, retail offerings, a beach bar, and a curated art collection featuring impressionist maritime images and a nod to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and local boating culture. As the only resort in the area private to its hotel guests, the property will provide a gateway to the natural beauty of this historic destination through immersive experiences, elevated guest service, and an atmosphere of fun and relaxation. 

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  • VIE Presents Le Bon Ton in Alys Beach, Florida
    May 25, 20233.1 min

    Dearest Reader, the VIE Team thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the intersection between past and future along with the announcement of the winners of this year's Digital Graffiti festival at Le Bon Ton, An Artistic Garden Affair in Alys Beach, Florida, on May 19, 2023. We donned our best Bridgerton-inspired frocks and partook in sips from Gulf Water Wines and Coastal Coffee Bar Co., savory and sweet treats from The Salty Butcher and On The Fly PCB, and the musical stylings of a string quartet and pianist by Top Hat Live, aka The Whistledowns.

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