Fisherman’s Wharf closed: Property owners negotiate with several restaurants
A banner reading, “Restaurant Closed Until Spring,” has been draped across the old Fisherman’s Wharf sign at 210 Harbor Boulevard causing passersby to wonder if the popular restaurant will indeed...
View ArticleBlues, Brews and BBQ popular with locals, tourists
Although Tracy Sweetland lives just down the road in Miramar Beach, she doesn’t travel to Destin very often. However, she had a homeowner meeting Saturday at the Emerald Grande. That was lucky for...
View ArticleThe Destin Palms advantage: ‘Target marketing and consistency is key’
Sitting down with the Destin Palms Vacations team, it was clear… the owners of the properties that they manage are genuinely important. The vacation rental team, led by Partner Jessica Forrester,...
View Article‘Rock isn’t dead’: Nonpoint to rock Club LA Nov. 14
Former KISS member Gene Simmons has said that “rock is dead,” but if you ask Elias Soriano from Nonpoint, that couldn’t be any further from the truth. “It’s easy for people like Gene Simmons to say...
View ArticleARBOR WEALTH: Mr. wonderful, disco days and growing GDP
“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got …” from “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” as performed by Gary Portnoy Recently I viewed a proposal by two Oregon college girls who...
View ArticleCartoon: Governor Elections
Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty pokes fun at the recent Florida Governor Elections.
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Fisherman’s Wharf Edition
The Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant along Destin harbor has officially closed its doors. Here is some of the chatter and memories the closing garnered on The Log’s Facebook page. Laura Lewis: So sad that...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Military Edition
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: November Sunshine
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 ArticleA CLEAR PASS: Army Corp to remove about 150,000 cubic yards of sand from East...
Dredge work is under way in East Pass. Crews from the Army Corps of Engineers have staged their equipment along the west jetty and on the north side of the Marler Bridge as they work to remove about...
View ArticleSouthern Mercantile: Boutique offers a taste of southern hospitality
Relaxed shopping is nearly a lost art. In times where crazed shoppers stand in line on Thanksgiving for door busters and fast-food chains just keep getting faster, the leisurely mom-and-pop shops...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Nov. 15 - 21
40 years ago — 1974 Capt. and Mrs. Earl Marler left for a visit in England where they were to visit family. Marie Kidd was elected president of the Destin Homemakers. 35 years ago — 1979 The Destin...
View ArticlePotholes Be Gone: Paving has begun on Kelly Street
The 0.77 mile stretch of Kelly Street from Calhoun Avenue to Benning Drive is well on its way to improvement as construction on the road began last Monday. “It’s been a little over a week and they’ve...
View ArticleSinging in harmony: Meet Destin’s NWF Symphony Chorale members
The Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, soloists, and instrumentalists from the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra are performing a free holiday concert November 21 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran...
View ArticleHill hauls in winners for captain’s award
With a good manager, good deckhand and a lot of time on the water, Capt. Robert Hill hooked the Charter Boat Rodeo Captain's Award of the 66th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. "It all boils down to my...
View ArticleCartoon: Snowbird Edition
Our Destin visitors from up north, self-named the snowbirds are about to fly south for the winter. This is Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty's rendition of the great migration.
View ArticleCongratulations, Ms. Bynum
Destin Middle School Principal Charlie Marello proudly recognizes Ms. Lori Bynum as the DMS 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Bynum teaches 6th-8th grade reading at Destin Middle School, she is a...
View ArticleREADY:To Nancy, somewhere out there
From time to time, I hear from readers. Usually, they email the editor of The Log, who, in turn, forwards the email to me. I always respond, whether it’s a criticism or a compliment about something...
View ArticleHART: Republicans win. What now?
Harry Reid’s (D-NV) control over the Senate will soon end, and corrupt, pork barrel spending will be his legacy. He has left more earmarks during his brutal reign than Mike Tyson. Hopefully there will...
View ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Treatment Facility Edition
When news broke that a Crystal Beach-based treatment facility was expanding to allow more residents, there was plenty of chatter on The Log’s Facebook page. Here’s what some of our social media...
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