READY: Destin loses another city founder
The Ace Hardware sign on Main Street heralds the sad news. This last week, the words “In fond memory of Captain Olin Marler” reminded me of when that sign read “In fond memory of Captain Frank Ready.”...
View ArticleHART: No Confederate flag should fly on government property
Taking down the Confederate flag flown on government property is something we should have done a while back. The key here is flags flown on government property. It’s an easy call for us libertarians,...
View ArticleBiz Bits: Maximize tax benefits from charitable gifts
Tip of the Week You know your gifts of cash, time and household items may be tax deductible, but what do you need to do to verify that and maximize your deduction? "Being charitable can cut your...
View ArticleEnvision Destin meetings kick-off Monday
Envision Destin, the city’s process to help update its Comprehensive Plan (the document that sets the guidelines for future growth), will continue with a second series of public workshops on July 20,...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Development Edition
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: Wind and Waves
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 ArticleCell tower installation temporarily stopped along Scenic Hwy. 98
Two small cell towers near the Crab Trap in Destin sit waiting for approval from the city of Destin to be used. These towers were installed back in June by Southern Light Fiber, who is a subcontractor...
View ArticleDestin projects make final cut for Restore Act funds
Out of the 19 projects in the running for Restore Act funds, the city of Destin has two projects on the list. "We were ecstatic to be included on this final list," said Lindy Chabot, the city's grants...
View ArticleIt's a Wendy's: Destin Fast food chain is moving east
“Wow! It's a Wendy’s!” reads a new sign on a 1.43-acre plot of land at 34717 Emerald Coast Parkway. The parcel was sold to Wendco Corporation last month for $1,150,000. Local franchise owner Roger...
View ArticleHammerhead at Henderson
Destin resident Karin Chipman shared these photos of a hammerhead shark corralled by the tail at Henderson Beach State Park Monday with The Log. She said the shark was grabbed by a group of beachgoers...
View ArticleSegway through Destin: New business glides into town
If you’ve been in Destin for more than a week, or even if you are new in town, chances are you’ve noticed a new sight along the harbor. A two-wheeled personal assistive device, also known as a Segway...
View ArticleRazed and ready to go: Former Twisted Palm site to see new life
The former Club Overboard/Twisted Palm building at 14051 Emerald Coast Parkway has been razed to make way for a new multi-use development project. According to the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser’s...
View ArticleOverheard on the Web: Club Overboard/Twisted Palm
The former Club Overboard/Twisted Palm has been razed to make room for a new multi-use development slated to be called Sharktooth Commons. Here's what folks on The Log's Facebook page had to say about...
View ArticleRoutine maintenance on Mid-Bay Bridge
Drivers traveling on State Road 293 (Mid-Bay Bridge) in Okaloosa County will encounter alternating lane closures from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 2 a.m. Thursday, as crews perform routine maintenance work....
View ArticleHow To Leave Prison Early: Florida lawyer pens book on clemency
President Barack Obama has been focusing on national prison reform in the past month, as he recently commuted 46 inmates serving federal prison sentences and just last week became the first sitting...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Man allegedly admits to elbowing teen
A 40-year-old Destin man is accused of elbowing a 17-year-old who walked past him near some Destin townhouses. The teenage boy was walking through a wooded area near the townhouses on June 30 around...
View ArticleCartoon: Traffic Edition
Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty comments on the summer traffic in Destin.
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Home prices, purchasing power, luck and toil
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series on purchasing power for Americans. “Luck is not chance- it’s toil — fortune’s expensive smile is earned” — from “Luck is Not Chance” by Emily...
View ArticleDominating Dodgeball: Youngsters learn the ins and outs of the game
The City of Destin’s recreation department hosted a dodgeball camp lasting from Monday to Wednesday in the community center gym. Here, campers learned the in’s and out’s of the game. “They learned the...
View ArticleSeen-on-Scene: Kickball
Here's a look at some of the folks that showed up Wednesday at Morgan's Sports Center in Destin for the Kickball League. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. every Wednesday, with friendly...
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