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Last Stop: Rabbit Holes

Mia and Cajun hunt for GoPro treats on Atlantic Beach, Fla., with parents Anthony and Elise Kantin. 

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Alida in Savannah

There’s no better destination in the Southeast to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than Savannah. This year’s events will mark the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival since 2019, so grab your green and add The Alida’s line-up of events to the holiday’s schedule.

Bodies: Fitness Photographers

A ​​great athlete is, in themselves, a kind of work of art. Just as a sculptor chisels away rock to reveal the beauty within, these elite athletes chisel away weakness to create a fine-tuned machine. The ability to capture that art in a single, mesmerizing moment is what sets these fitness photographers apart. South presents the third installment of curated works from some of the greatest wellness and exercise  photographers wandering the Southeast.

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Live Music At The Alida Every Week in March!

Locals and guests alike are invited to join us for live music by some of Savannah’s favorite artists, every week from 6 pm to 9 pm. Live music will either take place at The Lost Square or The Trade Room

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PlaySouth: Dining In The Dark – March 5th

The Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision invites you to experience a rare and unique experience that you will never forget! Tentatively on March 5th, enjoy a delicious four-course meal in complete darkness. Step into an unfamiliar world, with this unique sensory deprivation experience, giving guests an intimate understanding of vision loss. Dinner will be served by Savannah’s very own SWAT team, using special night vision technology.

“Cuffing Season” is Over: Time to Plan a Girls Trip

“Cuffing Season” is coming to an end, so it’s time to shed those temporary relationships and layers and plan a girl’s trip to the South. Just two hours from each other, Charleston to Savannah each offer an escape full of amazing food, eclectic bars and lots of history.

Take This Valentine’s Day to the Next Level With Romantic Specials at The Alida

February ushers in an extra influx of romance to an already notoriously romantic city. Savannah, Georgia is outfitted with a dreamy haze of wispy Spanish moss, echoing cobblestone streets and whispers of lovers past, making for the perfect backdrop to a modern love story. Romance is extra special this Valentine’s Day at The Alida, River Street's award-winning boutique hotel.

The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s 700 Kitchen Cooking School’s Class for Local Wounded Warriors on Thursday, Jan. 20

On Thursday Jan. 20, 2022 at The Mansion on Forsyth Park, The Mansion's award-winning 700 Kitchen Cooking School partnered with the SD Gunner Fund, a local nonprofit organization that assists military families with the financial expense of training and owning service/therapy animals, to host a special private cooking class for SD Gunner Fund program recipients and their caregivers.

Southern Made Wellness

Sometimes, the idea of Southern hospitality applies to yourself, too! Take a break from running around after everyone else and unwind with these wellness goods.

Give Paws A Chance Adoption Event

Chatham County Animal Services (CCAS) is hosting a no-cost adoption event, Give Paws a Chance, from January 14th through 31st. Adoption fees are waived for dark-colored and heartworm-positive pets during that period, featuring animals that are at a disadvantage during their search for a forever home.

Plant Riverside District Officially Dedicates Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Unveils City’s First Monument to the Late Civil Rights Leader

Plant Riverside District – Savannah, Ga.'s most exciting destination for dining, shopping and live entertainment – officially dedicated Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and unveiled a new commemorative bronze and granite memorial to the late Civil Rights leader on Jan. 15. The memorial bust, which was approved by the King family, is the first monument to honor Dr. King in the City of Savannah and is located in Savannah’s first public park named in his memory.

Live Music At The Alida Every Week!

Locals and guests alike are invited to join us for live music by some of Savannah’s favorite artists, every week from 6 pm to 9 pm. Live music will either take place at The Lost Square or The Trade Room

PLAYSOUTH: Get Your Boat On

The Savannah Boat Show, now in its 20th year, will this year again be on Hutchinson Island, Georgia, overlooking the Savannah River and on the South Carolina border.

Toyota Safety Sense: How Safe Is it?

Chatham Parkway Toyota wants you to know, packed with active safety features, Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 169 is designed to help protect you and your passengers, and comes standard on many new Toyotas.

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Last Stop Winter 2021: Let it Snow

For many of our Northern friends, this is a common scene; but many Southerners can only dream of sparkly white blankets of frozen fairy dust. The last time it snowed in Savannah was January 3, 2018 when snow fall accumulated in up to two-to-four inches for some regions.

Anchor Medical: How To Have A #BetterLife

Paul Farthing puts together a box of samples for a young client that’s recently experienced a spinal cord injury. He adds a variety of types of medical supplies that he thinks might be required, but also his business card with his cell phone written on the back. He tells him, “Call me if you need anything at all.”

You Need A Brazilian … (Someone Had To Say It)

Southern Sugaring’s original interpretation of luxury services makes going to the spa fun. They play hostess, shamelessly flaunting Southern charm with a slightly scandalous sense of humour, all the while performing services with meticulous attention to detail.

RH Jacksonville, The Gallery at St. Johns Town Center

It almost feels reductive to refer to RH's gloriously massive Jacksonville location as a place to shop. At more than 70,000 square feet, these three stories of indoor and outdoor amazement offer so much more than just some of the finest retail therapy known to man. There is, of course, plenty to browse, with RH's exquisite lines well represented by RH Modern – the largest fully integrated assortment of modern furnishings, lighting, textiles and décor under one brand in the world – as well as the RH Interior Design Firm & Atelier.

PLAYSOUTH: Club Car Championship at The Landings Club

​​Join The Landings Club in hosting the 5th annual Club Car Championship. Future stars of the PGA Tour compete on Deer Creek Course on March 31-April 3. Join in on the fun for the whole family with world glass golf and a great party. clubcarchampionshipattlc.com

PLAYSOUTH: Critz Family Run Fest

Run one or run them all! The Critz Tybee Run Fest is an annual weekend event, combining five different races from 1 mile to 13.1 miles, totaling up to the 26.2-mile marathon distance. In addition to a world-class race atmosphere, the race weekend provides entertainment for families and friends traveling with participants. This year, the proceeds will benefit the YMCA of Coastal GA. facebook.com/critztybeerunfest

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PLAYSOUTH: READY. SET. RACE. Charleston Marathon

The Charleston Marathon celebrates its 12th anniversary on January 15, 2022. Race through historic Charleston, celebrate with shrimp and grits, and explore everything the No. 1 city in the U.S. has to offer. This year’s Charleston Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile run that will showcase the beauty and the history of the Lowcountry, featuring Hampton Park, The Citadel, The Battery, iconic King Street, and finishes at Charleston’s oldest working distillery, Firefly Distillery. Proceeds from the Charleston Marathon, half marathon and 5k benefit the charity: Engaging Creative Minds. capstoneraces.com/charleston-marathon

PLAYSOUTH: Savannah Irish Festival

Savannah Irish Festival is a nonprofit, all‑volunteer festival whose mission is to honor and promote Irish culture and music in a family‑friendly setting. Providing the local and regional community with tons of fun, this year, the Irish Festival will feature a parade, live music, delicious food, and arts and crafts. Fun for the whole family! facebook.com/SavannahIrishFestival

South Magazine’s Greatest Health Professionals

When it comes to medicine, it never hurts to have a second opinion. Which is why you shouldn’t just take our word for it – each of these amazing medical professionals were hand-picked by their peers to represent the utmost in care, compassion and knowledge.

District Live at Plant Riverside District to Host Special New Year’s Eve Performance Featuring Ed Roland of Collective Soul

Ed Roland Live in Concert on New Year’s Eve with Nick Poulin. Collective Soul lead singer and songwriter Ed Roland will take the stage for a special live performance on New Year’s Eve at District Live at Plant Riverside District. Known for legendary hits including “Shine,” “December,” “The World I Know,” “Heavy” and “Over Me,” Roland has earned acclaim for his dynamic live sets, inspired lyrics and platinum-selling albums. Nick Poulin of Hilton Head Island, S.C. will serve as the opening act. Roland’s performance will be followed by fireworks over the Savannah River at midnight.

Makeready Names Javier Hernandez as New Executive Chef at The Alida Hotel

Makeready, a hotel, restaurant and retail operator and management company, is pleased to announce that Javier Hernandez has been named executive chef for the food and beverage program at Savannah-based, The Alida, which includes Rhett, a favorite restaurant among both locals and visitors. Hernandez joins the group after serving as chef de cuisine of Lounges at JW Marriott in Savannah.

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Seabolt Real Estate Closes Landmark $4.2 Million Sale, Setting All-Time Record for Tybee Island, Ga.

Seabolt Real Estate, the exclusive coastal Georgia affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is pleased to announce the landmark sale of 21 Teresa Lane on Tybee Island, Ga. for $4.2 million, marking the highest-price residential real estate sale ever recorded on Tybee Island. Seabolt Real Estate President of New Construction and Project Development Taavo Roos served as the listing agent for this record-setting luxury real estate transaction.

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