POOCH SCOOP: A day at the Destin Dog Races?
Yip, Yap at the Annual 5K Wag N Walk with the Dogs — Bark all about it because preregistration for the Pooch & Pal, Wag N Walk race is now open until Sept. 1for only $20. The race starts at 9 a.m....
View ArticleDays Gone By: Skis, Bikes and Dunes
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 ArticleA Social Scene: By the waterside
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 Article‘I will see you soon’: Ustick says goodbye to Destin
When Maryann Ustick accepted the job as Destin’s city manager, she wasn’t sure what to expect, but as she looks ahead to her last day on the job Monday, she’s thankful for the opportunity. “This city...
View ArticleReturning Marlin: New Destin Teacher is ‘coming home’
The fast approaching school year will mark Chelsie Hayden’s first year teaching at Destin Middle School, however, this is not the first time she has walked the Marlin halls. “I just remember sticking...
View ArticleCaptain's Log: Red Snapper Sector Separation Reality
On Tuesday of this week the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a public hearing in Panama City on the concept of sector separation in the red snapper fishery. I’ll be there, and I...
View ArticleSNUBA-Taking the Dive
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. This week the featured pastime is SNUBA. It was...
View ArticleCrinums are forever
If you like your flowers big and bold you’ll love crinums. You don’t find these in your local plant nurseries but you find a friend that has one to share and the plants travel from one gardener to...
View ArticleTina Barron ‘thinks outside the box’ at DMS
Tina Barron’s classroom in Destin Middle School is bright and cheery. Lime-green paper globes, and matching deck chairs accent the room, and several reading nooks bring character and a homey feeling...
View ArticleREADY: Old teachers love success stories
Since I retired as an English teacher at Choctawhatchee High School, it’s been a special blessing to remain in contact with former students who’ve made good lives for themselves and their families....
View ArticleHART: Obama’s leaked ‘torture’ statement reopens settled semantics
It’s difficult to overstate the petulance of our president. In his latest press conference, Obama took credit for every perceived good and blamed Republicans for every perceived bad. He blasted...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Aug. 10 - 16
40 years ago — 1974 The first East Pass Marina Billfish Tournament was announced, with $850 in prizes offered. Destin organizations and churches collected funds to help pay Chubby Destin’s medical...
View ArticleA safe place to remember: Alzheimer’s activity group to begin in Destin
For just over a year a motley group of 10-30 people has met once a week at Synergy Organic Juice Bar and Café in Fort Walton Beach for a time of arts and fellowship. The group, dubbed the...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Crystal Beach Townhomes
A new 42-unit development planned for Crystal Beach caused quite a stir on The Log's Facebook page. Here's what some folks were saying: Lisa Gaddis: Awesome… I live directly behind this property.......
View ArticleA Social Scene: The Destin Shores
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 ArticleDays Gone By: The Business Boom
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 ArticleBlue Marlin Realty Group’s top four on the leader board (PHOTOS)
In just two short years, the Blue Marlin Realty Group team has more than tripled, making this real estate group one of the fastest growing teams on Florida’s Emerald Coast! Meet some of the local...
View ArticleMoney will be tight as city looks at proposed budget (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's City Council meeting and provided a live play-by-play of the night's budget workshop. To read what was discussed, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleReading with Rebecca Reed
“Hop on in,” and “You’re Frog-tastic,” read some of the signs in Rebecca Reed’s new first grade room. Her friendly frog theme is just one of the fun aspects of her mobile unit turned classroom, as the...
View Article‘The Destin hug’: Young boy with cancer receives warm welcome during vacation
A local doctor’s “condo call” Thursday helped a Kentucky family’s vacation end on a happy note. Cameron Mullis, who is 12, was visiting the area with his mom, Susan, his dad, Scott, and his younger...
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