letter from the Associate Publisher
12 | VIPDestinMagazine.com
Welcome to April and warmer weather, longer
evenings, and fun in the sun that is just ramping up in the
Destin area.
Just before we exited March,
VIP Destin Magazine
entertained the winners of our readers choice awards, Best
in Destin, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and
Spa with the 6th annual Black Tie Ball. It was a gathering
of local business owners who were chosen by our readers
to receive these coveted awards and it was a fantastic and
glamorous evening as we were honored to recognize the
winners for their hard work.
I look forward to this event each year as it gives us
at
VIP Destin Magazine the opportunity to show
local businesses how much our readers enjoy their
establishments and the services they provide. The
evening began with a walk down the red carpet followed
by a cocktail party with other winners. 150 awards were
handed out from the stage and the band kicked off
dancing as the grand finale. I extend congratulations to
the winners and thank you to our readers who took the time to vote.
In this issue you will see photos in tribute to the Best In Destin winners, many other recent, local
happenings, and some interesting editorial surrounding our feature, Real Estate and Homes, which
includes some People You Should Know. Learn about an exciting new art gallery, studio and gift
boutique, Velia Lala Designs, in Fort Walton and their incredible variety of selections starting with pre-
made Real Estate Gift baskets, Upscale Resort Wear, and adult art classes. Then
Come Home to Calm in
Destin Quarters as you learn about this beautiful Hogtown Bayou French colonial inspired home.
Thank you for supporting
VIP Destin Magazine and we look forward to seeing you at many of the
local events, whether for fun or for fundraising, that are upcoming this spring.
Verla Price
Associate Publisher
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