This week in Destin history: Sept. 7 - 13
40 years ago — 1974 Charles Wm. Kuebler Jr., MD< opened his office as Destin’s first physician. The Destin branch of 1st Federal Savings and Loan opened with Sid Ogletree as manager and Mrs....
View ArticleDays Gone By: The Big Fish of Destin
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 ArticleEmmy Award-winning TV producer and renowned broadcaster joins Destin Palms
Destin Palms Real Estate is thrilled to announce the addition of two new Realtors to its talented team. Michael and Leandra Lardner, property owners in Miramar Beach since 2001, have moved to the...
View ArticleHome Depot confirms data system breach
The Home Depot has confirmed that its payment data system was breached by hackers. “We apologize for the frustration and the anxiety this causes our customers and I want to thank them for their...
View ArticleSupersized for football: Destin’s new jumbotron
It’s finally football season, and time to catch the glory of the game with good food, great friends and of course a good atmosphere. Now you can catch the action on the big screen, Destin-style while...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Record tourism, Laurence Shames and Jimmy Buffett
“He looked … to the beach, blessed every … lounge chair of the state of Florida … a patient and forgiving state where lives could be rethought, revised, perhaps even repaired.” from Tropical...
View ArticleOperation Sunscreen: Locals come together to support the troops
If there are two things that are certain about the Destin area it is that there will always be plentiful sunshine, and there will always be a community of supporters of our military troops. Local...
View ArticleHappy cows=Happy taste-buds: Destin locals raise all natural beef (photos)
Happy cows mean delicious beef says Scott Ennis, co-founder of the Heureux Beef company. Ennis, who is a Destin plastic surgeon by trade, originally started the beef endeavor in order to find healthy,...
View ArticleStudent Honors: DMS monthly awards
Each month the teacher teams of each grade level select one child who exemplifies being “All In” for Destin Middle School through their outstanding academic work and stellar citizenship. The August...
View ArticleDays Gone By: A love for the arts
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 ArticleA Social Scene: Destin beauty
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 ArticleI Remember
I was in the hardware store when I first heard the news, though I did not know what I was hearing. As the cashier tallied my purchase, I overheard a reporter on the store’s radio make the peculiar...
View ArticleThis well-known restaurant is closing its doors
DESTIN — A popular Destin restaurant will close its doors in November after nearly 20 years of business. Fisherman’s Wharf, located at 210 Harbor Blvd., is expected to close its doors Nov. 2. The...
View ArticleCooking with a personal touch: Cheforyu offers private chef services in Destin
Bryan Hurd’s journey to becoming a private chef has been a long one. After more than 35 years of striving, a dream that began as a child and was nurtured throughout adulthood has finally come to life...
View ArticleA Governor's Visit (PHOTOS)
Victor and Chris Karns and their son Brandon (not pictured) knew someone important was coming in while they were eating at The Donut Hole in Destin Thursday afternoon. They had no idea who the person...
View ArticleA Decade Later: Looking back on Hurricane Ivan (PHOTOS)
It has been 10 years since Hurricane Ivan swept through the Caribbean and up the Gulf Coast to reach Destin on Sept. 16, 2004, and although it wasn’t a direct hit, it definitely made its mark on this...
View ArticleHobby Lobby files development application in Destin
A Hobby Lobby store is joining Target in The Shores Shopping Center. “We feel that we can bring a very unique shopping experience to the area,” said Hobby Lobby’s Vince Parker. “We are looking forward...
View ArticleIn Remembrance: Patriots Circle dedicated at Destin Commons (PHOTOS)
More than 50 men, women, children and service members past and present gathered at Destin Commons Thursday afternoon for the dedication of Patriots Circle, a tribute to those who have served our...
View ArticleREADY: Sleep tight and don’t let the humans bite
I like those top 10 lists that pop up in the media from time to time. You know — like Ten Happiest Countries (Denmark #1) and Ten Most Depressed Countries (Moldova #1). The world's fattest nation...
View ArticleGUEST COLUMN: This Fire has been extinguished …but I hope there’s no rekindle
We just dodged a bullet. Last May, the Destin Fire Control District Commissioners voted to stop providing advanced life support paramedic services beginning Oct. 1, in Destin. Being a retired...
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