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Looking for a romantic Valentine’s Day present for your spouse? Celebrate your love and commitment by officially renewing your wedding vows at LuLu’s 4th Annual Tropical Re-Union on Sun. Feb. 10. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with the complimentary wedding vow renewal ceremony performed by popular officiant, Hurricane Jane...
By Victoria Ostrosky, Insurance Zone Protecting your assets (and your bank account) from losses you wouldn’t otherwise be able to financially afford is what insurance is about. Making sure you have the correct amount of coverage can be the difference between rebuilding your entire structure versus a partial rebuild. Take Larry...
By Steve Kotowske This month we will focus on Service Dog etiquette. Spring is coming soon, according to Punxsutawney Phil, and we on the coast know that means a flood of visitors will be arriving to fill our favorite haunts. There is also a greater possibility of experiencing a Service...
From the law enforcement viewpoint, tolerance is permission — and looking the other way or failing to intervene is nothing more than a granting of permission to violate our laws. Our zero- tolerance approach is all about public safety and maintaining law and order in our family-friendly atmosphere. With tens...

Trends and Treasures!

Cupid's hard at work getting ready. With gifts, hearts and romance filling the thoughts of love-struck locals, we could only be talking about Valentine's Day! If the festive occasion somehow slipped your mind, fear not! You've still got plenty of time to secure something thoughtful for your honey. It’s...
••••• 1 ••••• Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille ••••• 2 ••••• Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard Yoga and Hoppiness | 10am | World of Beer Karaoke | 7:30pm | World Of Beer Destin ••••• 3 ••••• Free Music - Winter Concert Series | 2pm | Harborwalk Village Palate & Palette Fundraiser...
The American Cancer Society estimates that 268,600 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. That’s 268,600 women and 268,600 families whose lives will be changed forever. It’s a story Amy Walsh knows all too well. Walsh, the founder of Fore Her, a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to...

From the City Manager

Serving as Destin’s City Manager is truly an honor and privilege that I do not take lightly. Over 15 years ago I began my career with the City of Destin and am proud to say I not only work in Destin, I, along with my immediate and many extended...
Back by popular demand, Life Issues, Real Answers is back on the air with Reverend Dee Chernicky and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Valerie Peterson. The show airs every Friday at 11 a.m. on WPSM 91.1 FM radio and on WPSM.com. The mission of the show is to solve life’s...
“La Lumière: Party of the Gods” benefitting South Walton Academy, Special Olympics Florida-Walton County, and Westonwood Ranch Broker Associate, Hannah Martin, of The Premier Property Group, will host her 5th Annual Birthday Fundraiser to benefit South Walton Academy, Special Olympics Florida-Walton Co., and Westonwood Ranch. The three-day event, titled “La...