Destin Fire Department hires new recruits
Destin has added two fresh faces to the Fire Department with Kevin MacDonald and Matt Winkler joining the ranks. Both men are locals to the area with McDonald hailing from Santa Rosa Beach and Winkler...
View ArticlePainting in 3D: Kathy Schumacher paints the Emerald Coast
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is hosting the 19th annual Festival of the Arts at the MKAF Cultural Arts Village, October 25-26. The festival will feature 100 visual artists and The Log will be...
View ArticleMiss Destin’s makes her debut
Thursday night at the Inn on Destin Harbor was Miss Destin Kira Moraca’s debut appearance ahead of the 66th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. Moraca, who is the daughter of Reid and Linda Phillips, will...
View ArticleDestin Seafood Festival kicks off Oct. 3 along harbor
The 36th annual Destin Seafood Festival is right around the corner, and organizers say this year’s festival is bigger than ever. "The whole harbor has more stages, more arts and crafts vendors and...
View ArticleDestin Charity Wine Auction Foundation gives $2 million to local charities
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation handed out more than $2 million Tuesday in donations to area non-profits that help local children. A private ceremony was held Tuesday evening at Jimmy...
View ArticleREADY: No longer is it “Bully I say”
Our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, was fond of using the word “Bully.” As a boy, Teddy Roosevelt was sickly and asthmatic, so he sought a self-cure in pursuing a robust life, full speed ahead....
View ArticleHART: Two things that should happen to the NFL
The NFL and its contrite Commissioner, Roger Goodell, are in full damage control mode for the way they handled the Ray Rice domestic abuse case. Roger Goodell will survive this scandal. He admitted...
View Article‘A catalyst for the economy’: Destin sees record-breaking tourism numbers
The summer is officially over, with Tuesday ushering in the autumn season, lower temperatures and all. And now that the busiest tourist season of the year has come to a close, businesses up and down...
View ArticleThrasher boys say: ‘Game over’ for gator
When a boat captain calls Fishing Fleet Marina and says “we're coming in with something to weigh," it's usually a big fish —but not on Thursday. Capt. Eric Thrasher and his son Zack came backing in...
View ArticleDressing up for a cause: Childhood Characters for Fundraiser (PHOTOS)
Bonefish Grill looked like a miniature Disney World Wednesday with the likes of Woody, Mary Poppins and Elsa mingling in and out of the lunch crowd. The characters were local figureheads taking part...
View ArticleCartoon: Changing Seasons
September ushered in the first day of fall, and with it some of Destin's favorite pastimes with the fishing rodeo, seafood festival and football. Here is Destin Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty's look on...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Waves and wind whisps
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: Billfish Weigh-ins
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 ArticleChef of the Month: Chef Tidwell adds love to his cooking
Executive Chef Darek Tidwell knew when he was a busboy at the age of 12 he would pursue a career in restaurants. “My first night on the job was life-changing,” said The Log’s Chef of the Month for...
View ArticleHome-cooked Meals To Go: Wendy’s Kitchen brings families back to the dinner...
Everyone needs a dinner shortcut sometimes; especially for those busy days juggling work and family life, or the days when cooking just seems impossible. Wendy’s Kitchen, located at 14091-C Emerald...
View Article‘Invasion of Fish’: Estonian artist to hold exhibit in Destin
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is hosting the 19th annual Festival of the Arts at the MKAF Cultural Arts Village, October 25-26. The festival will feature 100 visual artists and The Log will be...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Chipola River and dry caves
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 yield for fun...
View ArticleAJ’s is celebrating the big 3-0 throughout October
Founded in 1984, AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar is turning 30 this year, and will be celebrating in a big way throughout the entire month of October. The Fishing Rodeo To kick off its birthday month,...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Roosevelt, Guthrie and The Color of Money
First in a Series “From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters This land was made for you and me.” from “This Land is Your Land” written by Woody Guthrie Have you watched any of the PBS...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Gator Edition
Big catches along the docks are nothing new in Destin, but when a big catch that’s not a fish catches the docks crowds quickly gather. Pictures of big catches garner plenty of chatter on social media,...
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