By Kim Schneider, Coastal Design by Kim
Happy New Year! Hope you had a joyful and memorable December. Now that the holiday hustle and bustle is over and the decorations are packed away, we can turn our attention to refreshing our home for the new year. Below are a few...
By Kenneth Books
When local resident Kevin Gaddie retired from the Navy after 20 years, he realized he had a lot of life ahead of him. He needed something to do.
“I said to myself, I’m too young to sit on the porch,” remembers Kevin, now 63. Possessed of a rich...
ECCAC calls on community to pave the way to ending child abuse and neglect
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) invites the community to become champions in the fight against child abuse and neglect by contributing to the creation of a new symbolic tile Wall of Champions in the Julie Sacco...
A New Wave of Cupcake Heaven on Earth!
Smallcakes
A new year means a new wave of cupcake heaven on earth! An array of flavorful frostings and a variety of cupcake flavors to suit even the pickiest palate! Transform any event into a cake heaven on earth! Smallcakes has the corner...
Week 18
Saturday, January 6
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 3:30 p.m. ESPN
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, 7:15 p.m. ESPN
Sunday, January 7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers, Noon Fox
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals, Noon CBS
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Noon Fox
New York Jets at New England Patriots, Noon Fox
Atlanta Falcons...
In the picturesque coastal town of Seaside, a pioneering institution has been shaping the future of education since 1996. The Seaside School, comprising Seaside Neighborhood School and Seacoast Collegiate High School, stands as a testament to the power of community collaboration, forward-thinking and the relentless pursuit of academic excellence.
Historical...
By Tamara Leigh Young, PhD, Public Information Manager for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
It’s time for more “Reel” Talk from the Mayor and me. This time, the City of Destin’s Mayor, Bobby Wagner, and I sat down and reflected on 2023.
TY: Christmas in Destin has such a lovely small-town...
A Legacy of Compassion and Leadership
By Doug Stauffer
Ken Hair, a name synonymous with compassion and dedication, has been the face, heart and soul of Children in Crisis (CIC) for 18 years, leaving an indelible mark on the community and the lives of children. After nearly two decades as president and CEO,...
By Patricia Lee, Owner Destinites.com
This month in our locals’ Destinites Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/Destinites, I posed a question to our members and received an overwhelming amount of creative and thought-provoking replies.
My post to members:
“Is there anything special you would like to see implemented by the city of Destin during...
By Tamara Leigh Young, PhD, City of Destin Public Information Director
“I think it’s fantastic to have a real expert who is delving into a real unsolved case,” said Amy Adams, Destin Library Assistant. “You’re not only learning fascinating details about crime solving, but you also have the opportunity to...