HarborWalk Village’s Labor Day bash
Whether you are looking for a high-flying a adrenaline rush, some toe-tapping live music, or a delicious bite to eat, HarborWalk Village is the place to be for a family friendly good time this Labor...
View ArticleA taste of the pros: Martial Arts professional visits Destin
This past weekend students of Resolute Martial Arts and Family Fitness enjoyed a special treat. Young professional martial artist and instructor Mackensi Emory of California was on hand for a...
View ArticleIce Cold: City manager, DMS staff take an icy bath for charity
In following with a nationwide fundraising campaign called the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, this week saw City Manager Greg Kisela and Destin Middle School Principal Charles Marello take the icy...
View ArticleSecond in the Nation: Destin Lifeguards take silver
The Destin Beach Lifeguard crew has done it again. After taking first in the regional round of the United States Lifeguarding Association’s annual competition, Destin took second place in the National...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Clouds over 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 ArticleDays gone by: Aviation
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Men arrested in Destin Target
Two Chicago men believed to be part of a large-scale theft ring are in custody after an arrest August 25th by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Destin. Eighteen-year old Kristopher Charles Leake...
View ArticleLeisurely Evenings: Enjoy the lingering summer weather
The kids are back in school, and the tourists have all but abandoned the beaches, restaurants and businesses that make up the city of Destin; but the long summer evenings and the glorious warm weather...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Aug. 31 – Sept. 6
40 years ago — 1974 Reserved seat tickets for the Fort Walton Beach High School and Choctawhatchee High School football games were $10 for the four games. Destin welcomed Martin Grimes, author of four...
View ArticleKidz Klub: Fun after school at the community center
Destin youngsters have fun in an after school program offered at the Destin Community Center. Kids participate in activities such as sports, snacks and educational games. For more photos CLICK HERE
View ArticleCrab Island: Destin’s sandbar playground (photos)
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 Crab Island. Anyone...
View ArticleMattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents ‘ALMOST STYX’
Flash back to the ‘70s and ‘80s and imagine it’s a hot summer night in 1979 as STYX rocks a huge arena crowd, but wait it’s 2014! Come sail away with theMattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) and...
View ArticleDestin Forward Class of 2015 Kicks-off (photos)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Log Reporter Kristiana Scott is a member of this year’s Destin Forward class. She will be filing stories monthly chronicling her experiences in the Chamber of Commerce’s leadership...
View ArticleFirst Baptist Church of Destin celebrates 60 years of worship and memories
The First Baptist Church of Destin will be celebrating its 60th anniversary Sept 14, 2014. The celebration will start during the Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m. We encourage those who attend to...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Stock picks, mutual funds, and The Electric Horseman
“Somehow I think them experts ain’t so expert.” Robert Redford as Sonny Steele in The Electric Horseman The Electric Horseman is a silly little dramatic comedy from 1979, starring Robert Redford and...
View ArticleREADY: Looking for Mr. Maybe
From his recliner in heaven, Frank is either laughing at me or shaking his head in utter dismay. A few weeks ago, one of my children signed me up for an older person’s dating site. It’s one of several...
View ArticleHART: Ferguson, and what it teaches African-American youth
In the aftermath of the robbery, assault, and then police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., I can offer some advice: Be sure not to forget to also steal those AAA batteries for the...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Boats and Beaches
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: Familiar Faces
Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos,...
View ArticleToddler remains in critical condition following near drowning
A two-year old Fort Walton Beach boy remains in critical condition following a near drowning Monday evening near the Marler Bridge in Destin. Jayden Cartagena was pulled from the water on the bridge’s...
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