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Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director
This month the mayor, Bobby Wagner, and I sat down and reflected on the changing seasons and surrounding activities in Destin.
TY: Both of us have spent some time separately in New York lately, and it’s hard to be there and not appreciate the...
By Christopher Manson
Friday, Nov. 22
Hometown Holiday Parade And Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration
Grand Boulevard Town Center, Miramar Beach, 5 p.m.
grandboulevard.com
Thousands upon thousands of brilliant white lights and an expansive celebratory parade featuring the South Walton High School Marching Band, Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Destin High School, Dog-Harmony, Santa Claus...
NCAA Tournament second-round participants Alabama, Creighton and Syracuse headline an eight-team field in the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament, presented by Global Sports. Games will be played Nov. 25 and 26 at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College.
Alabama State, UAB, Clemson, Missouri and...
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Beal Cemetery, Gulf Cemetery, Heritage Gardens, Destin Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Cemetery will join more than 3,000 cemeteries nationwide for the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony. These local events are more than just part of a national program; for many in...
2024 College Football Game Day Highlights
Week 11: November 9
Georgia @ Mississippi TBA
Florida ST. @ ND TBA
LSU vs Alabama TBA
Oklahoma @ Missouri TBA
Miami @ Ga Tech TBA
Florida @ Texas 11am ESPN
Miss St. @ Tennessee TBA
Week 12: November 16
Tennessee@ Georgia TBD
LSU @ Florida TBD
Missouri @ S. Carolina TBD
Texas @ Arkansas 11am...
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
The Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) is a one-of-a-kind organization that provides unparalleled support to elite Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans transitioning from military service to successful civilian careers. Since its establishment in 2013, the foundation has significantly assisted over 500 SOF veterans in finding meaningful...
Fall Flair! Pure Care!
Pure & Couture Salon
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By Patricia Lee, Owner Destinites.com
Happy October to everyone! Things are moving and shaking in Destin. In our local’s Facebook group this past month, the Mayor placed a post stating the following, “The state has just proposed this modification to Hwy. 98 due to the high level of car crashes...
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
The most controversial issue on the November ballot is Amendment 4, titled the “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion.” Abortion is, unfortunately, divisive, but this amendment is deceptive.
This change to the state’s Constitution would forever alter Florida. While Amendment 4 is being marketed as a...
