40 years ago — 1974
Marlene Boutwell and Dot Jones won the Best Display Award at the Destin Community Center art show.
Monthly rental for a two-bedroom, one-bath unfurnished condominium at Silver Dunes was $200.
35 years ago — 1979
The Destin Rotary Club received its official charter, accepted by president Glenn Kilpatrick.
First National Bank of Destin broke ground on a 2,450-square-foot addition.
30 years ago — 1984
Destin City Council candidate Jack Shea appealed to Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Elsie Garrett to provide two polling places in Destin.
Bill John and Justin Lucas of Destin caught two large dusky sharks from the beach. The sharks were hooked swimming about 500 yards offshore.
A two-bedroom, two-bath unit at Chateau La Mer was selling for $85,000. A two-bedroom, two-bath at Century Park West was $55,000.
25 years ago — 1989
Local boat captains were protesting a proposal to ban the harvest of red snapper from state waters.
Days Inn announced plans to open a 60-unit motel in Destin.
20 years ago — 1994
10 years ago — 2004
Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward for information that helped solve a $50,000 jewelry theft on the 17th floor of the Silver Beach Towers.