Mayor’s Message: A mayoral thank you
I would like to express to the Destin community what an honor it is to be able to serve you as mayor. While deciding to run for office, I reflected on my time in this community and tried to envision...
View ArticlePower, performance and perfection: Ski and wakeboard camp thrills locals
Cory Pickos’ Ski and Wakeboard School and Camp is one of the finest and most complete ski facilities in the world. It is located just east of Destin in Santa Rosa Beach. From Highway 98, turn south on...
View ArticleLuxury property auction set for Thursday in Panama City
A pair of luxury condominiums in Destin’s Emerald Grande development, a retail building on Panama City Beach Park way and a waterfront home site in Kelly Plantation will all be up for grabs at a...
View ArticleMain Street Betterment Alliance plants Crepe Myrtles
Members from The Main Street Betterment Alliance planted trees along the medians of Main Street this weekend, as part of their goal to beautify and add value to the street. Ten young Crepe Myrtle...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: New View Advertising Edition
The Log recently wrote a story about New View advertising, a company that uses a floating billboard to advertise on the local waterways. The story received plenty of feedback on our Facebook page....
View ArticleFunky Blues at Funky Blues: People’s Blues of Richmond to jam the Shack
People’s Blues of Richmond (PBR), hailing from Virginia, plays a little bit of everything. Described on their website as ‘blues infused psychedelia,’ the trio is comprised of Matt Volkes on bass, Tim...
View ArticleTax increase behind CGL’s opposition of March fire referendum
There were plenty of questions raised after the Destin Fire Control District’s millage referendum was defeated handily in March — maybe one of the biggest was why Citizens for Good Leadership, a...
View ArticleScience, silly string, and school deputies: DES students celebrate successful...
First grade students at Destin Elementary School went head-to-head with School Resource Officer Sonya Shepard Thursday during the competition, “Is Deputy Sonya Smarter than a 1st Grader?" “The kids...
View ArticleREADY: Sometimes crying out for help, sometimes answering
I’ve admitted previously that I don’t like to ask for help, and I don’t accept unsolicited offers of help as graciously as I should. I don’t know why, just weird, I guess. Besides, I’M the one who’s...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Joy Dunlap reported fishing brought $17 million...
April 20 - 26 40 years ago — 1974 The first king mackerel of the season, a 25-pounder, was caught aboard the Rob Roy with Capt. Hoot Hilpert. Silver Dunes condominium advertised for experienced...
View ArticleA Quick Read of The Log
Rusty Brian, as Judas, and Blake Pryer, as Jesus, were captured as they took a break during rehearsals for the Living Lord’s Supper Live Drama that will be presented at 7 p.m. April 19 at Destin...
View ArticleDevelopers to move forward with Henderson Beach project
The wheels are starting to turn in the city's planning department ahead of the proposed Henderson Beach Resort project. On the agenda for Monday night's City Council meeting is an item that requests a...
View ArticleDMS plants dunes in the classroom
After growing Sea Oats in their classrooms all year, the fifth grade classes of Destin Middle School participated in an interactive beach field trip earlier this month as part of the Dunes in Schools...
View ArticleDevastation on Crab Island: Popular boater’s restaurant demolished by storm
When Mike Depass, of Crab Island Online, headed out to work Tuesday morning he did not expect to find his famed 24-foot barge restaurant underwater. “What happened was Monday night into Tuesday...
View ArticleHoppy Easter: Destin Library Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny and his friend the Destin Dog, made a guest appearance Wednesday at the Destin Library. Two-thousand eggs were hidden throughout the library for children to gather and enjoy the spoils.
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: RED SNAPPER EDITION
With the news of red snapper season being reduced from 44 days to 11 days, due to an emergency rule by The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service, The...
View ArticleCity, strip club representatives reach settlement agreement (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of the night's discussions. To read more about what was discussed, CLICK HERE. and HERE.
View ArticleCram the Canoes: Local schools and businesses donate to Sheriff’s summer camp
Summer is just around the corner, and already kids are starting to dream about long sunny days, the beach, and of course summer camp. However, camp can be expensive with the cost of travel, activities...
View ArticleA living history at the Destin Library
Jurate Burns moved to Destin in 1979, following her husband’s job relocation, and one year later she became librarian for the Destin Library. “It was a volunteer position at that time, supported by...
View Article‘A tremendous honor’: Newly elected councilwoman reflects on first month in...
It’s been more than a month since Prebble Ramswell was elected to the Destin City Council as the top voter-getter, but she says sometimes it’s still hard to believe she’s sitting on the dais. “Being a...
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