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“Reel Talk” from the City of Destin By Tamara Leigh Young, PhD, Public Information Manager for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village It’s time for more “reel” talk from the Mayor and me. This time, the City of Destin’s Mayor, Bobby Wagner, and I sat down and discussed our celebration of Florida...
Fall, Festive and “Frostacious” Flavor! Smallcakes Destin: A Cupcakery and Creamery Cupcakes are better with the holidays! Smallcakes has the corner on decadent, delightful and delicious, for your parties, family gatherings and scrumptious gift-giving! These made-from-scratch, fancy and creative cupcakes are made fresh daily. It’s literally a cupcake heaven on earth...
By Sandy North As the old saying goes, “The only constant in life is change.” For over 50 years, Rocky Bayou Country Club (RBCC) has embraced this philosophy as it’s grown into the social and recreational hub for thousands of residents who call Niceville “home.” RBCC is the area’s only member-owned club and...
Every year as part of City Government Week, Destin hosts an Open House for its residents. Departments and partners have informational tables, and food and drink are free to all who stop by. “This year we had several hundred people enjoying the live music by Jones & Company and the...
By Mike Mahon The 9th annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament is right around the corner — bigger and better than ever. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College Nov. 24-25. Alabama will face Ohio State in a semifinal round...

Thankful

By Lori Leath Smith, Destin Life Publisher One of my very best friends sent me the following wise words that has changed my thinking: Replacing “I’m Sorry” with “Thank You” I’m sorry I’m late. — Thank you for waiting on me. I’m sorry I’ve been so needy lately. — Thank you for being...
Week 10 Thursday, November 9 Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears, 7:15 p.m., Prime Video Sunday. November 12 Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots (Frankfurt), 8:30 a.m., NFL Network Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens, Noon, Fox Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals, Noon, CBS San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars, Noon, Fox New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings, Noon,...
An Event-Filled November Ushers in the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate, look no more! The Village of Baytowne Wharf welcomes you to November events and the beginning of the holidays! Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights Saturday, November 18 | 4-6 p.m. The holiday season...
Baytowne on Ice | Now–Feb. 4 | Village of Baytowne Wharf Dust off those skates and get ready for the holidays at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. Ice rink is open Sunday, Oct. 27 – Sunday, Feb. 4. Hours vary daily. Visit BaytowneWharf.com. 15th Annual Christmas Bazaar | Nov....
Holysmokes! 6.0 Community-Wide Amateur BBQ Cook-Off It’s time for Destin’s 6th Annual Amateur BBQ Cook-off to be held Saturday, November 11, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot of Immanuel Anglican Church. Amateur Teams from Home Inspection businesses to Family Groups will offer their best meats to sample. Taste...