Chicken Salad Chick offers a simple concept and superb experience
Who doesn't love chicken salad? Chicken Salad Chick has your back when the craving hits, with 15 different varieties. Whether you like yours with onions, jalapenos, barbecue sauce, with bacon, cheese,...
View ArticleDestin Fishing Rodeo moving forward and outward on 66th birthday
Despite fish closures, the Destin Fishing Rodeo is moving forward and upward in its 66th year to "hang 'em high" throughout the month of October on the docks behind AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar. "We've...
View ArticleTalks on comp plan, Holiday Isle progress during workshop (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council workshop where city leaders and residents of Holiday Isle talked about proposed changes to the comprehensive plan. To read more about what...
View Article‘The future is motorization’: About Face Blinds, Shutters and Draperies looks...
About Face Blinds, Shutters and Draperies embraces the future — and for this Destin-based window covering company, that future is motorization. “We are not your typical window coverings store,” said...
View ArticleAt Blue Marlin Realty Group, it’s not just about the sale
Since Blue Marlin Realty Group opened its doors in 2009, Jerry Sullivan and Johnathan Hughes have focused on building relationships within the Destin community and expanding their business. With the...
View Article‘An amazing run’: AJ’s has plenty to offer as part of 30-year anniversary
In 1984, a gallon of gas cost about $1, the Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles, and Destin had yet to incorporate. Nestled along the Destin harbor, was a new restaurant that would help change the...
View ArticleCindy Cole Fine Homes sells 'lifestyles and investments'
Bigger isn't always better, and that's exactly the case with the business focus at Cindy Cole Fine Homes. "I think the fallacy about building a real estate business is that you do it by meeting random...
View ArticlePark or parking lot? Capt. Royal Melvin Heritage Park awaiting improvements
When visiting Fisherman’s Wharf or Dewey Destin’s along the harbor, you may notice a small blue city park sign nearby welcoming you to the future home of Capt. Royal Melvin Heritage Park. The small...
View ArticleMeet and greet with Ann Scott
Florida’s First Lady Ann Scott spoke to the crowd at a reception held in her honor. The event was sponsored by the Republican Women of Okaloosa Federated and was held at the Emerald Grande recently.
View Article‘I couldn’t be happier’: Destin beach lifeguards first in state
The Destin Beach Safety crew now has the bragging rights of being some of the top beach lifeguards in the state. The claim to fame came in the form of a first place win by the Destin team at the James...
View ArticleTentative millage rate set after three votes in one night
While city leaders admittedly have plenty of projects on the books and not a lot of money to complete them, they were unwilling to jump on board with two motions that would have set the tentative...
View ArticleCounty commission candidate forum slated for Aug. 7
Want to learn more about the candidates running for the Okaloosa County Commission? The Destin Log and the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate forum and invite the public to...
View ArticleMojo: Comfortable, Durable Sportswear
The next generation sportsfishing apparel is here — Mojo Sportswear Company. The brand, which started in Fort Walton Beach three years ago, has expanded into Destin and Santa Rosa Beach. “The...
View ArticleFuture of Destin fisherman has a chance at being GOOD moving forward
The way forward is either good or bad for Destin fishermen. The bad in my opinion would be more of the same. The Management system that federally permitted for-hire fishermen are under at the current...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Beach Trash
Representatives from Okaloosa County came to Destin recently to update city leaders on the beach trash situation. This was a hot topic of conversation on social media. Here’s what some of The Log’s...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Coast Guard Station Destin
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By is a new feature that will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear....
View ArticleMaking the world a better place
Walter Bellingrath wrote to his mother in 1892, “By God’s help I am going to try to make the world better and brighter by my being here”....I think Bob Thompson of DeFuniak Springs has made the world...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Storm Clouds Don't Phase Destin
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 ArticleSeller financing is a WIN/WIN for both the seller and the buyer
Carlton Sheets was the patriarch guru for shedding light for “No Money Down” creative finance deals for real estate dating back to the 1960’s. Today, creative financing for real estate has become a...
View Article‘Move this ball forward’: City leaders, Holiday Isle residents make progress...
The vocal majority of residents along Holiday Isle do not want Tier III developments, based on discussions during Monday night’s City Council workshop. “Right now we are kind of stretched to our...
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