HART: Cheerleaders clip NFL
Amid the runup to the midterm elections, football has begun in earnest. The National Football League is a nice respite for all who hate political ads, yet still enjoy the primal pleasure of watching...
View ArticleA Social Scene: It's a Destin thing
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: At the Bank
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 ArticleRain, Rain don't go away
Destin Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty depicts the much needed rain that keeps Destin flourishing.
View ArticleTalk like a pirate day is Sept. 19
Ahoy Mateys! Friday be International Talk like a Pirate Day and yer’d be a scallywag to be missin’ the jests and shenanigans. Sept.19 will mark the third year The Buccaneer Pirate Cruise will be...
View ArticleHISTORY MYSTERY: When was the ‘new’ East Pass cut through the ‘old’ Norriego...
Another one of the History Mysteries of Destin is when was the “new” East Pass cut through the “old” Norriego Point? Some published articles have given the years of 1926, 1927, 1928 or 1929. But...
View ArticleIn Memoriam
The third sea memorial is now in place at the Destin Memorial Cemetery on Stahlman Avenue. Earlier this year, Capt. Mike Eller, left, of the Destin Charter Boat Association along with Sheri Teems, at...
View ArticleEl Abuelo Café: Caribbean cuisine on Destin’s shores
Reinaldo and Pura Arroyo moved to Fort Walton Beach six years ago with a dream; to open their own Puerto Rican restaurant and bring their hometown Caribbean flavors to the Gulf Coast. It took five...
View ArticleStudy aims to help red snapper fishery
A new study, being conducted at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, could eventually mean more days on the water for anglers looking to catch red snapper. “This year the red snapper season was...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Exploring the hidden gems outside of the ‘World’s Luckiest...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Destin has a lot to offer, and although its beaches are world-famous and its seafood delicious, there are hundreds of hidden treasures in the surrounding area of Northwest Florida that...
View ArticleDestin Airport launches new program
The Destin Airport has a new system to enhance its aircraft noise complaint management program. Given the noise sensitivities of the airport’s surrounding neighborhoods, the new PlaneNoise™ system...
View ArticleGOING FORWARD: 50 shades of emerald green
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 ArticleBruner trips up Destin
The Destin Lady Marlins lost 2-0 to the visiting Bruner Spartans in middle school volleyball action Monday afternoon. The Spartans won 25-10, 25-18.
View ArticleCity leaders approve Kelly Street contract, raise concerns over...
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's Destin City Council meeting and offered a live play-by-play of the night's discussions. To read about what took place, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Namath, Bob Seger and a market flatline
“Ain’t it funny how the night moves … with autumn closin’ in.” from “Night Moves” as recorded by Bob Seger Let’s talk 1965. Alabama quarterback Joe Namath signs a groundbreaking contract with the...
View ArticleDays gone by: Diving 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 ArticleA Social Scene: The enticing Emerald Coast
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 ArticleCartoon time: Changing Destin
Destin Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty shows his rendition of the changing businesses in Destin. The city is set to say goodbye to Fisherman's Wharf, and welcome in a new Hobby Lobby.
View ArticleCity officials leery of ‘accountability meeting’
City Attorney Jerry Miller and other city leaders are leery of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s proposed “accountability” town hall meetings. “That’s fraught with opportunities for public meetings violations,”...
View ArticleCatwalk for a cause: Local charity to host fashion fundraiser
An opportunity to strut the catwalk has come to Destin by way of a casting call this Sunday for the Horizon Stars Fashion Show to be held at the Emerald Grande in November. “It’s a show to benefit the...
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