By Patricia Lee, Owner Destinites.com
Destin City Councilor, Kevin Schmidt reached out to locals in our Facebook Destinites private group (www.Facebook.com/Destinites) to let us know that the council was seeking to buy the vacant lot next to Marlar’s Bridge. In his statement to the group he said, “In case you...
April Wednesday Night Concerts: The Tribute Series
Wednesdays through April 27, 7-9 p.m.
Sit back and relax as you take in the cool crisp air and enjoy live entertainment. This concert series features both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. on the Events...
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center is creating a toy room for their families and agency partners to “shop” for children from newborn up to 18 years old. Bring unwrapped gifts, and Christmas wrapping paper for the gifts, by Nov. 30. Check out gift ideas to purchase for all age...
The Rotary Club of Destin recently recognized a selfless Destin citizen with a brand-new award: Citizen Above Self, which aligns with Rotary Club’s vision to take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.
Local J.D. Lohman exemplifies that vision. He has been a...
By Doug Stauffer
Knowing history is essential for several reasons, not the least because history serves as one of our best teachers. In The Life of Reason, the American philosopher George Santayana wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The history I will share is...
Meet Local Pro, Matthew Vanderford, a Public Adjuster, whose roots began in Valparaiso. Both of Matthew’s grandparents retired from military careers locally and his parents met at Lincoln Park in Valparaiso. But when his father joined the military, Matthew’s family finally landed in New Jersey.
As a teenager (age 15),...
In a world where education often feels standardized and impersonal, SEASIDE SCHOOL™ stands out as a beacon of individualized learning, academic excellence, and community-driven success. For over two decades, this exceptional institution, comprising SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ and Seacoast Collegiate High School, has been shaping young minds, creating future leaders,...
