Days Gone By: Ribbon Cuttings and Handshakes
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 ArticleWhole Foods Market coming to Destin Commons
Well-known organic and natural grocery chain Whole Foods Market announced today it will open a new location at Destin Commons, the company’s first in Northwest Florida, according to a press relase...
View ArticleMOODY: Emerald Coast Autism Center strives to reach kids, support families
According to recent statistics, autism now affects one out of every 68 children, and is more than four times more likely to present in boys than in girls. A bio-neurological development disability,...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Calm evenings
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 ArticleBlue Marlin Realty Group hosts 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Blue Marlin Realty Group will host their second annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, Nov. 14 at Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club. The tournament will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. and a...
View ArticleWagner 'humbled and honored' by win
“Wow.” That was Bob Wagner’s first thought when he found out that he won a seat on the Destin Fire Control District’s Board of Fire Commissioners Tuesday night. “I felt humbled and honored that the...
View ArticleNew liquor store to open in Destin
A 1.67 acre parcel of land across the street from Home Depot in Destin will soon be home to ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. The plot which sold for $1.4 million to Orlando based company ABC Liquors Inc. in...
View ArticleFirst J-1 Student Forum a success
The inaugural Summer Work and Travel Forum held at Destin United Methodist Church Thursday saw local dignitaries, business owners, J-1 student sponsors and visiting city representatives gather to...
View ArticleLadies and Gentlemen: Modern Etiquette Classes
Allyson Gordon, owner of Allyson’s Salon and Spa, grew up in the South with the expectation from her elders that she would be kind and courteous, respectful and poised. “I grew up modeling from age...
View ArticleThe boy on the horse: Butch Smith rides again
It's been several years since he's ridden a horse, but back in 1957 Milton Lee "Butch" Smith Jr. took a ride along Holiday Isle for a photo shoot. Maybe you've seen the old black and white photo on...
View ArticleREADY: A giving of thanks to our wounded warriors
Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11, is an official United States holiday that honors those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a federal holiday coinciding with other holidays such as...
View ArticleHART: Hillary — she’s no Bill Clinton
Enroute to her inevitable coronation as the 2016 Democratic nominee for president, Hillary has stumbled out of the gate. While being coy on the question of whether she is running, Hillary says she...
View ArticleOverheard on the Web: Whole Foods Edition
Destin Commons announced Wednesday that Whole Foods was coming to the shopping center, with construction beginning in 2015. The announcement caused plenty of chatter on social media. Here’s what some...
View ArticleCartoon: Veteran's Day Edition
Destin Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty pays tribute to those who have served the Nation in uniform.
View ArticleA Social Scene: Waves and Weddings
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: Veterans and Local Scenes
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 ArticleBurglar ransacks Destin church
According to a press release from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, members of First Presbyterian Church in Destin found a larger mess than expected when they arrived to clean the building on...
View ArticleCrystal Beach treatment facility to expand after board of adjustment ruling
After hours of testimony, statements and cross examinations, the city’s Board of Adjustments was tasked with deciding whether or not to approve an application that would allow a local treatment...
View ArticleDining In To Go: Home cooked meals with Cajun heart
Colette Murray-Zawisza does not remember a time she did not cook. “My mom had us in the kitchen the whole time growing up,” she said. “I’ve been cooking dinner for my family since I was 10-years-old;...
View ArticleBeyond Destin: Chautauqua Winery and DeFuniak Springs
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...
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