Hotel Effie has partnered with the Emerald Coast Autism Center for a special one-night event hosted by celebrity chef Hugh Acheson on July 15 at 6pm-10pm. The pre-fixe dinner will take place at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Ovide, nestled in the heart of the world-famous Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce that the 17th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised more than $3.8 million for children in need in Northwest Florida. The record-breaking results are a staggering $1.8 million increase over the previous year.

Discover the story of the dune lakes and coastline of Walton County, Florida as told through over 260, exquisitely reproduced aerial photographs that inspire awe and challenge how you see the world. Featuring never before seen images from Jonah’s archive and personal essays that invite you on an intimate journey through the sky above 30A, this book is a voice for the landscape in the face of a rapidly developing world.

30A Songwriters returned for its 13th year. The event featured 175 talented artists and 225 performances spread throughout 30+ venues all over South Walton. Six acts headlined the outdoor amphitheater stage at Grand Boulevard on Saturday and Sunday. The lineup included Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Chris & Rich Robinson (the Black Crowes), Dawes, Jenny Lewis, and Rickie Lee Jones. there was truly something for everyone, with genres ranging from blues to folk, soul, Americana, and country. It's safe to say guests had a fabulous weekend, and we are already marking our calendars for next year!

Please join us on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19 for the first-ever Soirée on the Bay! The event is presented by and hosted at the stunning Dugas Estate in a lavish gathering of fine wine, food, and spirits. The beneficiary of the event is Children's Volunteer Health Network. The weekend will include vintners, incredible food, live music, fireworks, and VIE magazine's exclusive 100th Issue celebration, all for a great cause!

With the upcoming grand re-opening following a multi-million-dollar renovation, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club (SRGBC) is hosting a hiring event to fill numerous positions. The hiring event began on September 20 and will continue throughout the month of October. Applicants are required to make an appointment, which can be arranged by emailing zach@santarosaclub.com. “While it sometimes feels as if these changes have happened overnight, we have been rebranding for a few years now,” said Sarah Brazwell, membership and marketing director for Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. The transformation of the course and club is sure to be a hole in one.

In honor of its 20th anniversary, this year’s Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor® Will Relocate to the Watersound Origins Community for a drive-in viewing on November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues that matter. This year’s 20th-anniversary lineup mixes adrenaline-fueled adventure films with stunning and world-changing documentaries.

We know that there’s a lot on your mind when you're planning a wedding, so let your best ladies take care of you and listen to what you want when it comes to the bachelorette! As long as your heart is in it, no bachelorette party is too basic or too extreme. Whether you celebrate with a hometown staycation or an all-out destination bash, this occasion should be a fun way to let loose and relax before you say, "I do."

Black Bear Bread Company, LLC. announces the successful reopening of its natural wine bar Bar Room last month. Located in the Shops of Grayton, Bar Room has expanded with new evening hours along with additional seating via a newly-constructed deck, offering an inviting covered, open-air ambiance.

Keep up with our podcast VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul to hear stories come to life in coffee-casual dialogue. From war heroes to 30A community influencers to travel videographers, VIE Speaks interviewees share a wide range of expertise, and the intimate nature of the podcast gives an ear to the behind-the-scenes details of their personal journeys.

Santa Rosa Beach, Fla – Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) recently accepted a grant totaling $35,000 from the Helping Hands Foundation of the All In Credit Union. These funds will go towards a second mobile dental unit to focus on restorative dental care in the Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

The world has been overwhelmed with the ever so known COVID-19. This worldwide pandemic has unfortunately altered the way we live our lives. Working from home, towns, and businesses closing, people being quarantined, are just a few things that have been affecting our world and our communities.