Coast Village Week: A Full Week of Fun Along Coast Village Road
By Beth Sullivan   |   September 9, 2025

See all CVR has to offer September 8th-14th! Join us for Coast Village Week, celebrating our vibrant community with a variety of events and experiences that capture the heart of Coast Village Road for residents, visitors, and merchants alike. Coast Village Week Events Dive into Coast Village by shopping, sipping, and perusing! Don’t forget to check […]

Sheriff’s Substation to be at Rosewood Miramar Beach
By Joanne A Calitri   |   June 24, 2025

The Montecito Association June 2025 meeting was held on Tuesday, June 10. The Montecito Association [MA] June 2025 meeting was held on Tuesday, June 10. Present were MA President Doug Black; 1st VP Leslie Lundgren; Executive Director Houghton Hyatt; Rebecca Caraway News Reporter for Noozhawk; Philipp Posch Sr. V.P. of Hospitality for the Rosewood Miramar […]

 

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By Montecito Journal   |   June 3, 2025

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