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By Kyle Aichele Imagine a city or town with no lawns, plants, flowers or even trees. Boring right! I feel like sometimes I take these simple yet beautiful agricultural things for granted. When you have a new property or you want to update a property and you begin to add...

By Doug Stauffer Leadership Okaloosa, a well-respected leadership training and development program with a 30-year history, held its annual graduation ceremony at the Northwest Florida State College. The ceremony brought together the college and its partners, including the Crestview, Destin, Niceville-Valparaiso and Fort Walton Beach Chambers of Commerce. Together, they honored the graduates who had completed the...

LOVE Personalized! Frill Seekers Gifts and Personalized Fabulous Finds For centuries, savvy Southerners have been sporting their letters on everything from jewelry, clothing, cars and exquisite fine stationery to establish a form of identity. Ever wonder why monograms are so popular with celebrities, stylists and your BFF? People want them for family...

Hello! My name is Brooke O’Keefe, and I am honored to represent my hometown as Miss Destin 2019. Fulfilling this title has been a dream of mine since I was old enough to walk along these docks. My parents are Amy O’Keefe and the (late) Stephen O’Keefe. I have...

AJ’s Destin AJ’s Club Bimini in Destin: 7 Nights a week! MAY BIMINI STAGE Touring Bands: 5/2-4 The Anteeks 9:30 5/9-11 Horseshoe Kitty 9:30 5/16-18 Blackberry Breeze 9:30 5/23-25 Jamnation 9:30 5/30-6/1 Redshirt Freshman 9:30 6/ 6-8 Bad Charolette 9:30 BIMINI STAGE Sundays: Jones & Company 4pm DJ Dan Davis 8pm Black Eyed Blonde 9:30 Mondays: Will & Linda 4:30 DJ Serpent 8pm Black Eyed Blonde 9:30 Tuesdays: Good...

By Kim Schneider Before you open your front door to welcome your guests inside (or shoo away the unwanted solicitor), you’ve already made your first impression. Yes, your front door is your first impression to all who knock. Your front door makes a statement. It should reflect YOU and compliment...

By Ramsey Lawrence, Director of Development and Community Relations at Embrace Florida Kids Embrace Florida Kids, a nonprofit faith-based organization dedicated to providing homes, healing and hope for vulnerable children and families across the Florida Panhandle, hosts its first-ever “A Walk Down Magnolia Lane” on Wednesday, April 10 at 5...

From Catherine Card, City of Destin PIO The City of Destin is continuing its partnership with The Haas Center at the University of West Florida by conducting a survey regarding public beach access and the public’s experience with Destin’s beaches. Beach patrons will see signage at each city operated beach...

By Doug Stauffer Imagine a world where every night brings the uncertainty of finding a safe place to sleep, where danger can be right around any corner, and feelings of fear, demoralization and alienation are constant companions. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario for many; it’s the everyday reality for those...