Sky High: Henderson Beach Resort begins construction
A crane is clearly visible in the Destin skyline along the streets of Crystal Beach. Work has begun on the Henderson Beach Resort hotel project. To read more about what’ s planned for the property...
View ArticleVigilant neighbor aids in a trio of burgulars' arrest
A Destin man wasn’t going to just stand by and watch three people steal his neighbor’s $15,000 boat propeller. When he spotted a trio of men enter a property at 107 Durango Road Tuesday and load the...
View ArticleMissing Persons Alert: Two Destin residents missing in unrelated cases
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in trying to locate a missing teenager who was last seen at his home on Airport Road in Destin around 1:50 p.m. November 20th. The...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday
It’s time to pull out those Christmas lists and hit the town, and this year there is an incentive for shopping small-town with local Destin businesses. The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce is...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Destin's Furry Friends
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: Thanksgiving Edition
Log cartoonist, Dill Beaty draws his idea of the ever encroaching Christmas holiday seemingly edging out Thanksgiving.
View ArticleMoody: Shop small and make a big difference
I was in a local big box store the night before Halloween candy looking for another bag of candy when the employees were pulling the Halloween decorations off the shelves and began replacing them with...
View ArticleTwist of Fate: Waterspout in the Harbor
Sailors can be an odd group of people. We occupy a strange existence. Our careers can be sordid and shaky. We are either strangely single or weirdly married. Some have backgrounds and pasts that are...
View ArticleDeck the Halls, Destin: It’s almost time for annual decorating contest
Haul out the holly, put up those lights before the first of December. Fill up the front yard; we may be rushing things but Destin’s contest begins now. For we need a little Christmas, right this very...
View ArticleThai Tanic: Fresh Thai food comes to Destin
Bright orange walls, white table cloths, and a row of oriental pillows greet customers to the newly opened Thai Tanic restaurant in Destin. The building, located at 107 Harbor Blvd, has seen many...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Nov. 29 – Dec. 5
40 years ago — 1974 Marlene Boutwell and Dot Jones won the Best Display Award at the Destin Community Center art show. Monthly rental for a two-bedroom, one-bath unfurnished condominium at Silver...
View ArticleREADY: Leaving it to the will of the Lord of the rings
A hundred columns ago, I wrote a piece entitled “The Island of Lost Objects” after a friend gave me a class ring she found and asked me to help track down the owner. Here’s a re-cap: It’s a 1981 Fort...
View ArticleHART: Many things to be thankful for
It’s Thanksgiving again, when folks go home to bear the brunt of their parents’ judgment. This year perhaps all you single folks out there will hear the delightful query from your moms, “Why are you...
View ArticleBody washes ashore west of Destin
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a male’s body was discovered washed ashore today on a beach west of Destin’s East Pass. The body was spotted in front of the Eglin beach...
View ArticleArbor Wealth: Investment Team Member Profile
Patrick R. McDowell has recently earned the Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations while serving on the Arbor Wealth investment team. During his tenure with Arbor...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Oh the glorious sun!
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: Wedding 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 ArticleCity leaders to talk CRA, receive update on beaches (LIVEBLOG)
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin is at tonight's CRA and City Council meetings and will provide a live play-by-play of the discussion. To follow along, CLICK HERE.
View ArticleCity leaders support Goodwill expansion, receive update on beach restoration...
Destin Log Editor Matt Algarin was at tonight's CRA Board and City Council meetings and provided a live play-by-play of the discussions. To read about what took place follow the link:...
View ArticleDestination Builders Inc., Blue Marlin Realty Group partner on Destin Oaks...
Blue Marlin Realty Group is proud to feature the newest townhome community, “Destin Oaks,” coming to Destin, Fla., in 2015. The premier townhome project is the brainchild of Blue Marlin’s Broker...
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