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If Memory Serves

I was recently invited by the First Colonial Inn, a senior living community in Virginia Beach, to attend a “virtual...

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Floral & Fringe

It’s summertime and the livin’s easy, right? Why shouldn’t our wardrobe reflect that feeling? With a little help from our...

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Foodie Destination Adrift

The phrase “hidden gems” might be as clichéd as proof in the pudding. But if the hidden gems in question...

Feelin’ the ViBe

You can’t miss the ViBe Creative District that is nestled near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and surrounded by unique neighborhoods...

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A Healthy Outlook for the Region

Each year, Coastal Virginia Magazine celebrates our region’s outstanding medical professionals in the annual Top Docs issue. Though that publication...

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Herb Appeal

Although you can start any herb plant with seeds, I have always found it much easier to run to my...

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Cookies That Pack a Punch

Antwain Britt’s gourmet cookie empire started, as almost none do, in a training gym. Having wrestled during highs school and...

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99 Days of Summer Fun

Mark your calendar for these 99 Days of Summer Fun Events and check out our 2022 Summer Fun Guide! Thrilling...

Feast Mode Burger

It’s CoVa Burger Battle Time

The tastiest event between two buns is back, just in time for summer. Coastal Virginia Magazine’s CoVa Battle of the...

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Artist in Residence: Charlotte Potter Kasic

How does a glassblowing dancer from Vermont end up the helm of an art museum in Virginia? The path was...

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