By Patricia Lee, Owner Destinites.com
This month in our Destinites Facebook group (www.Facebook.com/groups/Destinites) Mayor Bobby Wagner announced that after 16 years, Destin is moving forward with the “Crosstown Connector,” with construction to begin in early 2024. All parcels needed are owned and design plans are approved. There is a mobility...
United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC), a local non-profit dedicated to improving lives and building stronger communities, concluded its Annual Meeting July 25 at The Place on Beal Parkway. The sold-out event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, board members, elected officials, community leaders and partners.
The...
By Barbara Palmgren
As a golf enthusiast and now occasional reporter, I covered this prestigious two-day event held at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club July 17-18. The private club boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course renovated last year to challenge the most skilled golfers. Santa Rosa Club was one...
Smallcakes Destin: A Cupcakery and Creamery
“Frostacious” Cupcake Fun for Anyone!
Cupcakes are better at the beach and life is better with sprinkles and fun on top! Smallcakes has the corner on decadent, delightful and delicious, all year. These made-from-scratch, fancy and creative cupcakes are made fresh daily. This is cupcake...
By Kim Schneider
Lighting can be intimidating but it’s one of the most important elements of interior design. Unfortunately it’s often overlooked. Good lighting is a combination of three different types:
• Ambient Lighting
• Task Lighting
• Accent Lighting
Ambient Lighting is also known as General Lighting because it provides your space with...
By Christopher Manson
“I’m most proud that this District values three things – academics, the arts, and athletics,” Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers says. “We’ve taken a strong stance to provide students with opportunities to be engaged while they’re in the school system.
“The ultimate goal is that when...
The Destin High School Governing Board and Principal Christine Cruickshank hosted a “Topping Off” Ceremony recently, marking a milestone in the construction of the new, three-story multi-use classroom on campus.
During the ceremony, Lord & Son construction crews put a ceremonial steel beam in place, marking the successful completion of...
As we approach the end of five full years, Destin Life has much to celebrate!
For starters, I’d like to congratulate our graphic designer Kim Harper, our Advertising Director Scott Miller, as well as our talented team of writers, contributing photographers and valued partners on five years of excellence! We’re...
