ARBOR WEALTH: The Masters, Lee Westwood and Billy Joel
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on the economic viability of the sport of golf in the U.S. and around the world. “I want the good life … I want it bad.” from “Easy Money” as...
View ArticleCar catches fire near Crab Trap (VIDEO and PHOTOS)
Firefighters from the Destin Fire Control District responded to a car fire in the parking lot near the Crab Trap Wednesday afternoon. When The Log arrived on scene, flames could be seen coming from...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Here fishy, fishy, fishy
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 ArticleA Social Scene: Destin the Beautiful
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 Article‘It’s a complicated issue’: City leaders talk alcohol concerns
Councilwoman Prebble Ramswell says the city has issues in the harbor district. More specifically with its open container regulations. “I see a real issue with safety and appearance, when we are...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: April 25-28
Man dead after odd behavior A man reportedly died in the hospital after Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies were called because he was running around in circles in the street, screaming. Deputies were...
View ArticleCruisin' the coast
A Goodyear Blimp was spotted along the Emerald Coast Wednesday afternoon, as the “Spirit of Innovation” airship made its way to New Orleans, La., for the PGA’s Zurich Classic golf tournament this...
View ArticleGOING VERTICAL: Developers break ground on 1900 Ninety Eight project
The vision has now become the reality, as the proposed 1900 Ninety Eight condominium project has broken ground. “It’s been a long road, but its been fun,” said Walt Chancey of Chancey Design...
View ArticleNational Fashion Craze: Lilly Pulitzer hits Destin
A fashion trend that began in the 1960’s in Palm Beach, Florida has now become a national phenomenon. Fashion designer brand Lilly Pulitzer Inc., known for its bold colors, fun prints, and creative...
View ArticleCartoon: Red Snapper
Log Cartoonist Dill Beaty plays off the recent passage of “Amendment 40” aka sector separation, where charter boat fishermen will have the chance to better manage the red snapper fishery with their...
View ArticleMattie Kelly Arts Foundation celebrates anniversary with 20th annual Concerts...
Thanks to Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation orchestrating a family outing al fresco during the summer is certainly a breeze. And with nine weeks of family-friendly concerts to choose from, making it a...
View ArticleMake Rendezvous at Crystal Beach your dream home or special getaway
In the Crystal Beach area of Scenic Highway 98 in Destin, potential buyers will discover a magnificent new property — Rendezvous at Crystal Beach. "Offered for sale at $5,950,000, this seven-bedroom...
View ArticleOutside of Mr. Mayor: Mel Ponder shares his passion for faith, family and...
You may know the mayor of Destin, Mel Ponder, for his representation of the city at events and public speaking engagements, but outside of his public title Ponder is also active in the faith...
View ArticleREADY: Take good care of my baby
In my widowhood, I’ve become reclusive and anti-social, having to be dragged out of the house by friends and family to go to a public gathering, especially at night. About two weeks ago, my son and...
View ArticleHART: Bonnaroo: Closet capitalism on display
Every few years I attend Bonnaroo, for some unknown allure. Bonnaroo is a fantastic series of concerts on a 700-acre farm between Nashville and Chattanooga. It is like an annual Woodstock, where...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Wind in your hair & Sand in your toes
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: Gone Sailing
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 ArticleSearch for missing swimmer continues
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office dive team, along with other agencies, are continuing the search this morning for a 20-year-old Pace man who went underwater in Choctawhatchee Bay near Crab Island...
View ArticleRollover accident snarls traffic along Hwy. 98
A two-vehicle accident along U.S. Hwy. 98 just east of Beach Drive has traffic snarled. Battalion Chief Bronson Coleman from the Destin Fire Control District said the driver of an SUV was hit by...
View ArticleIntroducing Miss Destin 2015: Alyssa Bettinger to represent Destin
Alyssa Bettinger is no stranger to getting her hands covered in fish guts, and that is a very good thing for the newly crowned Miss Destin. Although no one would have guessed it by the way she stunned...
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