City leaders, residents and stakeholders to talk tourism (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin is at today's stakeholder forum at the City Hall Annex. To read a play-by-play of the meeting, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleArtistic Couple: Jeff and Jaky Felix create art together
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 ArticleDestin: A tourist destination
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 ArticleA Social Scene: Destin Day and Night
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 ArticleCalmer seas make for good catches and changes
After a rough start to the week with 5-to 6-foot seas, the Gulf calmed down somewhat on Thursday and anglers got after it pulling in some mighty fine catches for the 66th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo....
View ArticleBruce Cheves Day celebrated at Rodeo
Rodeo Weighmaster Bruce Cheves was celebrated down on the docks Thursday. After 20-plus years of service, the city of Destin proclaimed Oct. 16 "Bruce Cheves Day" a couple of years ago and since then...
View ArticlePainting from Memory: Bill Billingsley shares decades of southern memories
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 ArticleAbracadabra: A little sleight-of-hand helps fundraise for DMS
The cafeteria of Destin Middle School was buzzing Thursday afternoon as about 150 students, parents and teachers gathered to witness an illusion show put on by The Pittman Magic group. Students were...
View ArticleDestin Air Conditioning and Refrigeration turns 30
For Destin natives Russell and Beth Fife, it’s hard to believe their business is three decades old. The Fife’s launched Destin Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in 1984, just four years after getting...
View ArticleThe 19th annual MKAF Festival of the Arts: Music, Food and fun
For nearly 20 years, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has given the Emerald Coast he(art). And this year’s event, set for Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 at the scenic MKAF Cultural Arts...
View ArticleCartoon: G.I. Joes Park
Destin Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty shares his humorous view of the mysterious amusement park sign that popped up in Destin last week.
View ArticleReady: Working through the process of good grief
After months of finding every lame excuse to avoid going, I attended my first Grief Support meeting. Typical of me, I talked way too much, but could understand why the lady sitting beside me could...
View ArticleHart: The Supreme Court rightfully demurs on gay marriage
Our Supreme Court punted on hearing the gay marriage cases recently brought before it. By not hearing the cases, the court allowed same-sex marriages to be legal. Nineteen states already allow gay...
View ArticleCharter fishermen send plea to Gov. Rick Scott: Save tourism and us from a...
The Charter Fisherman’s Association (CFA) is petitioning Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) to consider, and advise his appointees at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission on, the...
View ArticleOctober Scholars
Congratulations to DMS Students Lauren Slattery, Sam Landers, David Smith, and Kaylin Winter who were named students of the month for October. Each month the teacher teams of each grade level select...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Oct. 18 - 24
20 years ago — 1994 Children at Destin Elementary School studied elections and Kids Voting gave youngsters a chance to vote at the same precinct their parents visit, only in a different area and with...
View ArticleThe life of a paramedic: How one first responder finds her peace and quiet
I walk into Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast to locate Christy Faulkenberry, who is a paramedic in the Emergency Department. Christy is on duty today from seven to seven and is her usual...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Pink October Skies
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: Destin's Lucky Fishing
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 ArticleCity leaders agree to 60-day lease to re-open Destin YMCA (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's Destin City Council meeting and provided a live play-by-play of what was discussed. To read about tonight's meeting, CLICK HERE.
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