Kids take the stage: Emerald Coast Theatre Company hosting children's workshops
Partnering with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's mission to keep the arts alive in schools, the Emerald Coast Theatre Company is hosting several workshops for children of all ages starting this...
View ArticleOh, Canada! Group addresses challenges facing Great White Northern snowbirds
Destin is home — or at least a part-time home — to 354 Canadians, according to the Destin Snowbird Club. For these international visitors, the Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) stopped by the...
View ArticleBeach Boys may return to South Walton more than 30 years later
Were the “good vibrations” too good to be true? On Monday morning, the buzz around Facebook and tourism websites was all about the Beach Boys playing a Memorial Day concert in South Walton at Gulf...
View ArticleA peek inside the city council candidates’ finances
Their war chests look more like hope chests. With less than two months until voters take to the polls to elect city council representatives, money is trickling into Destin candidates’ campaign...
View Article98 on horseback: Couple traveling by equine and bike make a stop in SRB en...
It’s not every day you see a horse travelling along Highway 98. Asheville, N.C., couple Hannah Lauzon and Kevin Harvey have been trekking along the Southeast since September with little money or...
View ArticleDistinguished in Destin and beyond: DYW winner Natalie Lawson takes state title
After winning the Distinguished Young Women of 2014 in Okaloosa County, Destin's Natalie Lawson is on a roll. She earned the state title in Winter Garden earlier this month and is now headed to the...
View Article‘Global player’: Chamber chief says growing state will grapple with medical...
With Florida poised to surpass New York as the third most populated state, Brad Swanson from the state's Chamber of Commerce says small businesses will play a tremendous role in upcoming elections. "I...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Father and son sentenced to prison for bank fraud, money...
Pamela C. Marsh, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced that two former residents of Destin, Gary Wayne Thomas, 64, of Daphne, Alabama, and Brian Keith Thomas, 40, of...
View ArticleSpring break: Snowbird style - Winter visitors endure big chill to catch big...
Just when you think it’s too frigid to go out, they show up with a rod and reel in hand. And not only do they go fishing, but they make it worth their while with some mighty big catches. For the folks...
View Article‘Asking for what we need': Fire district to ask for tax increase on March 11...
Fire Commissioners at the Destin Fire Control District hope the second time is the charm as they will ask voters to increase the tax rate for the second consecutive year. "We're coming back and asking...
View ArticleThe 'town center' of Holiday Isle: Developers have lofty goals for Shoreline...
The Shoreline Village Mall is undergoing a facelift, thanks to the property’s new owners. "This was the center of Destin at one time, but it changed over time," said John Abernathy, director of...
View ArticleWally willing and able - Snowbird still fishing Destin at 90
"We got 'em" said 90-year-old Wally Miller of Minnesota. A big smile spread across his face as he stepped off the party boat Sweet Jody Wednesday afternoon on the Destin docks. "We got a lot of big...
View ArticleLPA votes to ban harbor helicopter operations
Aircraft and watercraft don’t mix, according to the Local Planning Agency. During the Jan. 16 meeting, the LPA recommended the City Council approve a proposed ordinance that would bar take-off and...
View ArticleDestin Live: Resident plugs city on Bravo
Destin resident Kim Farris got the chance of a lifetime last week on late night television — and she got a plug in for her hometown, as well. She called in a question to the interactive talk-show,...
View ArticleREADY: Consumer awareness versus brand loyalty
To tell the truth, I’m running out of column topics. I’ve done and over-done illegal aliens, politicians, dogs, J-1 students, and care giving. In fact, my care giving bubble tends to block out the...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: The Log celebrates its 20th anniversary
Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 20 years ago — 1994 The Destin Log celebrated its 20th anniversary. A Destin resident’s request to build two docks on his property led to a shouting match as other residents said...
View ArticleFLAKE OUT! Destin, region under a winter weather watch
A race between moisture and falling temperatures could determine if Destin and South Walton will see snowflakes this week. “There’s a small chance, especially Tuesday night as colder air comes into...
View ArticleMany mansions: 314 $1 million-plus homes sold on The Emerald Coast in 2013
I’m a glass half-full sort of girl — and even in the worst of times, I can usually find a reason for positivity. I admit, however, that at the beginning, 2013 had me scrambling pretty hard for...
View ArticleMcGuire's customers in Destin, Pensacola may be victims of credit card breach
Customers credit card data may have been breached at the McGuire's restaurants in Destin and Pensacola. "This notice is to let you know that there is significant evidence leading us to reasonably...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: 100 purses, $25,000 worth of luggage stolen from Destin store
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a Destin store early Sunday morning, which resulted in up to $75,000 in stolen merchandise. An alarm went off around 5:40 a.m. at...
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