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032 Pub Note_Carmel Mag 10/26/13 10:19 AM Page 1 PUBLISHER'S NOTE STEVE SNIDER Time Flies ow, another year is coming to a close. So much W EVENTS EVENT S has happened this year, yet it seems like a blur. It's hard to believe that we are entering our 15th year Call (866) 993-6926 for more information for more information nf formation of publication. From the beginning, we have maintained a philosophy of producing a magazine that would be diverse enough to capture The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Wonderful Time Year all types of readers. I wanted to have a visually pleasing product with a catchy cover, strong editorial content that serves both locals and visitors, and a solid Nove er November 2013 emb group of advertisers to support it. Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials Thanksgiving Day & Dining Specials Pebble Pebble Beach Resorts Resorts December 2013 December Gingerbread Wonderland Gingerbread Wonderland & Christmas Carolers Christmas Carolers The Inn at Spanish Bay The at Spanish Bay December December 31, 2013 New Year''s Eve Party New Year Eve Party The Inn at Spanish Bay The at Spanish Bay December 30, 2013 - January 1, 2014 December January Pebble Pebble Beach New Year''s New Year Championship Tourname Championship Tournament ournament Planning a Holiday Party? Plan it at Pebble Beach Resorts! For the most part, we've stayed true to the initial vision and although there have been some speed bumps along the way, we feel good about where we I encourage any are and where we're heading. The economy seems to be not struggling the tourist industry. Carmel Magazine will continue to of you who are yourself, to give to someone less fortunate than you or support an organization that can help a worthy cause. improving and attitudes are as well. In 2014, we are launching a new print and electronic magazine that will provide a much-needed resource for evolve and offer some enhanced opportunities for our advertisers and readers. We recently launched our first Facebook-driven pho- tography contest (see pages 156-160 for the results). Deemed a success for the most part, it has inspired future contests with great prizes. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and we welcome your participation in the next one. The holiday season is a time when those people in need of help can really benefit from any form of support we may be able to provide. I encourage any of you who are not struggling yourself, to give to someone less fortunate than you or support an organization that can help a wor- thy cause. It feels good to make the lives of others better. No matter how big or small your contribution, the end result is you are helping someone who needs it and there is no better time than now. This is also the time of year I want to thank and acknowledge all of those that help make Carmel Magazine the premiere lifestyle publication in our region. We could not do it without the advertisers so please support them and let them know that you saw their ad in the magazine. Without their ads, there is no magazine. The soul of the publication is the result of the fine work of our contributors who provide the content.To all of you, I cannot thank you enough. I anticipate great things ahead and look forward to the coming year. Happy and Healthy Holidays to All! Be A Part Of The Action... February February 3-9, 2014 AT&T Pebble AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am National Pro-Am 32 C ARMEL M AG A Z I N E • H O L I D AY 2013

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