letter from the Publisher

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With Easter falling later this year, it seems like Memorial Day 

came and went in a hurry.  Now, we all know that means hot days, 

long lines, and lots of traffic in the Pensacola area. But who could 

get by with complaining about it since we are, after all, in one of the 

most sought after locations in the South. I love summertime and 

all that goes along with it … from mowing the lawn, waiting at a 

crowded restaurant, to cleaning the pool … it is easy to find joy in 

things when you are doing them on the Emerald Coast.

From art exhibitions and Kentucky Derby parties to crawfish 

festivals and farm to table feasts, we have had boundless 

opportunities to get out and have fun over the last few weeks. There 

were galas, festivals, ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and open 

houses, all of which are proof of a vivacious local economy and a 

spirited quality of life in the Greater Pensacola Area. In addition to 

having fun, Pensacolians are some of the most generous people with 

their time and resources.  Even if the emerald waters and sugar sand 

beaches were not so close, this community of people that we have 

here should make anyone want to live in it.

This issue recaps just a few of the many social, business, and 

philanthropic events that recently took place. We also highlight 

some of the ways the area sets its tone in style and fashion, although 

you can see that in almost every issue by the way the locals in the 

many photos portray their own personal style. From Gulf Breeze 

and Pensacola Beach to Perdido, encompassing Pensacola and the 

communities north of the city and beyond, there is a very unique style where folks from all over the country take 

notice.

I hope that, in this issue, you will learn something new about your community, about your fellow locals, or about 

the vast opportunities for service and socializing.  And if that is not enough, you will find stories about great places 

to eat, drink, and enjoy the summer season.

Greg Alexander

Publisher

Greg@VIPMag.com

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