Mara Viksnins showcased at Destin Library (PHOTOS)
Nationally recognized artist, Mara Viksnins, belongs to us now. She grew up in New York, graduated from Hofstra University and married Pete Viksnins, a charming man she met in Philadelphia. They were...
View ArticleRodeo changing with the times
With all the closures and changes in regulations in recent months, the Destin Fishing Rodeo is making a few changes of its own for the 66th annual event set to take to the water in October. For years,...
View ArticlePicnic for Charity: Great American Picnic at Watersound Origins
Watersound Origins is hosting the “Great American Picnic” benefitting Food for Thought and Alaqua Animal Refuge June 8 from 4 - 8 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled day of free activities and live music with...
View ArticleDES students tour Destin Water Users reclamation facility
On Wednesday, May 21st, approximately 140 fourth grade students from Destin Elementary School toured Destin Water Users' George F. French Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Tour guides took the...
View ArticleDredge work expected to begin by end of week
Dredge work in the Old Pass Lagoon is expected to begin before the week comes to a close. “They’ve been working 24 hours straight for two to three days on the Coast Guard Channel,” said Doug Rainer,...
View ArticleBring on the music: Lighthouse Amphitheater celebrates grand opening
Blackjack Billy, an American country rock group based in Nashville, was the headlining band for the grand openening of The Lighthouse Amphitheater at Shoreline Village Mall Memorial Day weekend. The...
View ArticleNeed a break from the beach? Kart on over to The Track
Editor’s Note: As part of the “100 Days of Summer,” The Log will be exploring Destin and the activities it has to offer during the summer season. We turn our attention to off-the-beach entertainment...
View ArticleDestin’s Original Dune Buggies
Destin Raceway and Dune Buggy’s is one of the most historical, yet unsung local businesses in Destin, says owner Kevin Shahid. Originally opened in 1981, the go kart track was actually the first...
View Article‘Fun-draiser’ to benefit longtime Destin Resident battling cancer
Denise Reynolds loves to dance, so when the longtime Emerald Coast resident’s friends and family recently came together to find a way to support her during her fight against cancer, they knew a party...
View ArticleREADY: So, who do you think you are?
A man was arguing with the ticket agent in the busy airport, demanding he be given a first-class seat on a flight that was filled. All explanations by the agent were ignored as the man became...
View ArticleWith hurricane season upon us, preparedness is ‘extremely important’
The 2014 hurricane season kicks off tomorrow, and forecasts call for a “near normal or below normal” storm season. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting 8-13 named...
View ArticleA City Blessed: Destin participates in annual Week of Blessings
As part Destin's 57th Annual Week of Blessings, a group gathered at Destin United Methodist Church Wednesday for the Blessing of the Marketplace. Various groups of individuals and businesses were...
View ArticleBlessed in Destin (photos and video)
After having to postpone the 57th annual Blessing of the Fleet on Thursday due to rain, spirits were not dampened Friday when more than a couple of hundred gathered under the tent at Fishing Fleet...
View ArticleCity leaders updated on dredge, approve EDATE ballot language, comp plan...
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's Destin City Council meeting and provided a live play-by-play. To read about what was discussed, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleWeather, boat traffic catalysts for dredge delay (PHOTOS)
Dredging in the Coast Guard Channel and a portion of Old Pass Lagoon has wrapped up, but it may take a little longer to complete the project than city leaders first thought. “Conditions of the wind,...
View ArticleBark For Life
Destin hosted its first Bark for Life event on Saturday at the Morgan Sports Center. Bark for Life is a community event affiliated with the American Cancer Society; created as a way for dogs and their...
View ArticleSoggy doggies: Destin’s small dog park water-logged
The recent heavy rainfalls in the Destin, that have reached record levels this year, have left the city’s park for miniature pooches underwater. “The small dog park is closed because there is standing...
View ArticleDestin resident driven by community service
Community service, just as much as science, has driven Kerri Andre’s choices as she explores the next chapter of her life. Instead of attending a Florida school, the 17-year-old Fort Walton Beach High...
View ArticleHouseboat rentals offer unique perspective
New Yorker Jan Usman has two houses in Destin that aren’t just waterfront — they’re on the water. Right along the docks behind Fisherman’s Wharf are Usman’s two houseboats offering a unique...
View ArticleDelicious decadent doughnut day (PHOTOS)
Powdered, glazed, sprinkled, or cream-filled, doughnuts hold a magical place in U.S. history. In honor of the delicious breakfast treat, bakeries across the country celebrate National Doughnut Day...
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