A Social Scene: From the Gulf to the Bay
There’s no denying the role that social media plays in our daily lives, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. Given Destin’s beauty, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike...
View ArticleDays Gone By: School Days
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View ArticleCity leaders agree to increased towing fees and beach access repairs at...
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of what was discussed. To read more, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleMardi Gras royalty reigns over spirited procession
The 2015 Mardi Gras on the Harbor parade rolls at 2 p.m. Feb. 7. The 2015 King is Shane Moody, president and CEO of the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and this year’s Queen is Suzy Hunt, events...
View ArticleWhich door would you choose? DES Literacy Week Competition
This week was literacy week at Destin Elementary School and in the spirit of light-hearted competition each class was challenged to come up with their own reading-inspired door display. “It’s nice to...
View ArticleSweet Tooth for a Cause: Destin Desserts raises money for area Girl Scout Camp
It was chef against chef, but the competition was lighthearted and delicious in the Fourth Annual Destin Desserts competition held this past week. Seven chefs from six area restaurants went...
View ArticleMeet your Chamber Chairman: Ken Wampler
Ken Wampler, Destin’s newly elected Chamber of Commerce Chairman has not always lived with his toes in the sand, but he worked hard to get here and has now called the Sunshine State home since 1984....
View ArticleCARTOON: Solar Panels
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty's take on the new solar panels on Eglin Air Force Base.
View ArticleCounty, cities poised to create transit co-op
Okaloosa County and its nine municipalities could close the deal on a local public transit co-op in the next few months. Several local cities have already approved the agreement, and Destin is set to...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Coffeen Nature Preserve
Destin has a lot to offer, and although its beaches are world-famous and its seafood delicious, there are hundreds of hidden treasures in the surrounding area of Northwest Florida that yield for fun...
View ArticlePOOCH SCOOP: It’s Pawti Gras time
A Mardi Gras Dog Parade — Registration deadline is this Friday Feb. 6, for walkers, cars, and floats for the parade on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. This Dog Parade is a premier canine event for People...
View ArticleLet The Good Times Roll: Enjoy Mardi Gras fun at HarborWalk Village
The Destin Harbor Boardwalk transforms into the Big Easy as green, purple and gold fills HarborWalk Village for one big party on the Destin Harbor. The festivities kick off Feb. 6 for the annual Mardi...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Newlyweds, roulette and behavioral economics
“My luck was so good, I could do no wrong … I just kept on rollin’ and controllin’ them bones …” — from “When You’re Hot You’re Hot” as performed by Jerry Reed A couple is honeymooning in Las...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Generations of Destin
There’s no denying the role that social media plays in our daily lives, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. Given Destin’s beauty, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike...
View ArticleHALL: Dr. Jason Thackeray: Into the operating room
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a three-part series chronicling the process of having a total knee replacement and the sequence of events through the operation and rehabilitation. I talk...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Little League
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By showcases photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos, send...
View ArticleDancing with the Lunas: Local couple opens new dance studio
A local celebrity is back in town, and this time he’s here to stay. Ballroom dancer Eric Luna has just opened a dance studio, Luna Ballroom at 36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy. in the City Market shopping...
View ArticleRepairs coming to Shirah Street beach access
With the busy tourist season right around the corner, the city of Destin has plans to make repairs to the beach access at Shirah Street. “The project will improve a drainage issue that has been...
View ArticleCartoon: Senior Olympics
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty's take on the Destin Senior Olympics this month.
View ArticleSandestin Gumbo Festival ready to roll with the roux
Grab your spoon and ready your taste buds, the 26th annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival is right around the corner. The President’s Day weekend event, which has become one of the favorite winter food...
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