By Will Estell
If you’re a resident of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area, you’re well aware of the important role tourism plays in our local economy. And, hopefully, you’re aware of the strategic role our local tourist development department plays in following and forecasting the trends that allow for optimal...
Hippity Hoppity— Easter’s Almost Here!
Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny’s bouncing our way! Get ready for Sunday, April 20, with a little help from Frill Seekers Gifts, your one-stop shop for all things precious, personalized and perfectly festive. From bunny-shaped basket tags to monogrammed bags, charcuterie boards...
Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director
Since the 1930s, the American Legion Oratorical Contest has worked to encourage knowledge and appreciation by high schoolers of the U.S. Constitution. This time, the Millennial Mayor and I sat down to discuss the contest and contestants.
TY: In January, I had the pleasure...
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
Local resident Ed Hubbard joined the United States Air Force in 1955. He flew the RB66 Destroyer while stationed in England and spent nine months in France. One Saturday afternoon, he received orders to deploy to Thailand. Ed dropped off his family in the U.S. and went to the...
Spring Feels Purely Pampered
Pure & Couture Salon
Want to brighten up for spring? Let Pure & Couture pamper YOU. From being greeted with a beverage to a scalp massage during your shampoo, Pure & Couture will try to make your experience the best. When you walk out of a salon, your...
By Patricia Lee, Owner Destinites.com
Do you own property or live in the local surrounding Destin area? We would love for you to attend our 4th Meet-n-Greet. These gatherings are always a lot of fun and include local business product/services giveaways! Details will be posted in our Destinites private Facebook...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
In spring of 2020, Eglin AFB made a decision to close the park on the south side of Marler (Destin) Bridge, mainly because of the trash that had become unmanageable. Coast Guard personnel spent every Monday morning cleaning trash that had been left behind by...
By 1st Special Operations Wing, Public Affairs Office
In the dense brush covering the Florida forest landscape, Security Forces Airmen navigate their way through challenges and obstacles, every step a testament to their readiness.
Through rigorous Field Training Exercises, or FTX, these Airmen confront realistic threats that test their endurance, hone...
By Sheila Dunning, Commercial Horticulture Agent, University of Florida Extension Service, Okaloosa County
Palms Can Suffer in the Cold
While palms may survive, or even thrive, for years in climates cooler than those to which they are native, eventually they might experience temperatures cold enough to cause injury. The January 21st snow...
By Kim Schneider, Coastal Design by Kim
Ever wake up and wish you could teleport your favorite cup of morning joe to your house? Do you dream of having one of those beautiful coffee/tea bars you see while surfing social media? Most think they don’t have enough space for a dedicated...
