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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...

Blessed by Mom

To celebrate this Mother’s Day, Destin Life asked, “What blesses (or blessed) you about your mom?”My mother blesses me with unconditional love, guidance, and wisdom that has molded me into the person I am today. She has been my rock and biggest cheerleader as I navigate through life. -Bobby Parker,...
Avast, ye Mateys! It’s time to open your treasure chest, dig out your eyepatch and sword, and get ready for the 64th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival, which takes place at the Fort Walton Landing (139 Brooks Street in Fort Walton Beach) from May 31 through June 3. This...
By Daniel Jones In the final report published recently by the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Michael was officially upgraded to a Category 5 hurricane! The National Weather Service does a fantastic job measuring, tracking, and modeling hurricanes. Their full report on Hurricane Michael was published on April 19th and the final...
By Victoria Ostrosky, Insurance Zone She had been searching for months. As soon as Stacy walked in, she fell in love with the condo’s floor plan and the glorious view of the Gulf of Mexico. Stacy’s closing was fast approaching, and she was anxious to spend some time there before...
Pawsitive Love Foundation (PLF) is leading the way to help give our veterans their lives back. A 501(c)3 corp. founded locally by Steve Kotowski, Pawsitive Love Foundation is dedicated to providing properly trained service dogs to children and veterans. Steve’s passion is to always improve and that launched his new...
The city of Destin is on its way to having a new Destin High School! In April, the Okaloosa County School Board voted unanimously to approve the Destin High School charter application! For decades, Destin residents have dreamed of having a high school within the city limits and now, that...
Mary Lynn Bettinger, Destin Middle School 6th and 7th grade science teacher and Interact Club sponsor, was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow from The Rotary Club of Destin. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is The Rotary Foundation's way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its...
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), a not-for-profit charitable arts organization, blends art, music and nature for a one of a kind summer camp experience! The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation are joining forces to offer Nature Rocks. Made possible, in part, by Keith and...

Summer Programs

Compass Rose Academy Summer Enrichment program! Art, crafts, science, music, movement and imagination abounds. Walk through the time of the dinosaurs, swim with sharks, learn about our country (and others). Favorite characters will explore with children all summer long! Visit website for week themes. Costs range from $35 to...