This week in Destin history: Dec. 20 - 26
40 years ago — 1974 The Destin Log opened a new office on Marler Street and the last free issue of the paper was distributed Dec. 19. First Baptist Church of Destin purchased five acres of land on...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Delightful December
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 ArticleBeyond Destin: Lamberts Café
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 ArticleAll I Want For Christmas
The children in Mary Noser’s kindergarten class at Destin Elementary School wrote letters to Santa detailing what they wanted for Christmas and why they think they deserve it. Here is a look at some...
View ArticleDays Gone By: Scouts 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 ArticleLetter: The church's great awakening
This is the time; the time is now for our precious churches to come together across America. Not to disband, but to band strongly together working as one. Our beautiful churches should always remain...
View Article‘A blessed day’: RBCS students spread Christmas spirit
Students from Rocky Bayou Christian School’s Destin campus spent time spreading holiday cheer to the residents at Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitaion Center. Each student made a Christmas card and...
View Article‘Tis the season: A Christmas beauty
This tree is found in the home of Bob and Cathy Self in Destin. The tree stands 10 feet tall and takes Cathy five days to complete its decorations. "By the time I finish, I make sure there is not a...
View ArticleA Social Scene: Gingerbread Tales
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 ArticleOVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Crab Island Annexation
City leaders in Destin have agreed to explore the idea of annexing Crab Island into the city. The idea caused plenty of chatter on The Log’s Facebook page. Here is what some people had to say. Brenda...
View ArticleCouncilwoman says people ‘herded like cattle’ into short-term rentals
So how many is too many when it comes to persons staying in a short-term rental property? That’s the question Councilwoman Prebble Ramswell wants the city to address, as she says there are currently...
View ArticleWaste Management's holiday pickup schedule
Waste Management will not be operating on either Christmas or New Year’s Day, the company said Tuesday. Effective for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Day, The following locations will have their...
View Article‘We have a problem’: City aims to address alcohol issues
When it comes to alcohol-related calls to the sheriff’s office in Destin, the numbers are quite staggering. “It tells us we have a problem,” City Manager Greg Kisela told The Log Friday. Based on...
View ArticleReal estate ‘uptick’ in 2014 will yield a positive New Year
Development is on the upswing in Destin; just take a jaunt through the city and you will witness the multiple construction projects underway. There is no denying that this year has been a good one for...
View ArticleTickets on sale for South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, April 23-26
South Walton enjoys an abundance of wine festivals each spring, and wine enthusiasts who make plans early will enjoy early bird rates and the opportunity to secure tickets for coveted...
View ArticleCouncilwoman Ramswell reflects on 2014
Newly elected city councilwoman Prebble Ramswell has seen a lot since her election to office earlier this year. The Log reached out to Ramswell to ask how her new role has helped shaped the city this...
View ArticleThis week in Destin history: Dec. 27 – Jan. 2
40 years ago — 1974 Bill Jones was elected president of the Destin Community Center. Rex Chambless and Marvin McCoy led an American Legion-sponsored trip to take Christmas to veterans at VA hospitals...
View ArticleDestin’s Top 5: Kisela sums up Destin’s projects and priorities
The year is coming to a close, and it’s time to look back on the year that was, and start on resolutions for the year to come. In that vein, The Log asked City Manager Greg Kisela to highlight the top...
View ArticleMayor Mel Ponder looks back on 2014
It’s been almost a year since Mel Ponder was named Destin’s ninth mayor, and much has happened in that short timeframe. The Log caught up with Ponder to look back on his first year in office, and look...
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