Why settle for an ordinary high school experience when you can have something exceptional—and tuition-free?
Open enrollment is NOW underway at Destin High School (DHS), a top-performing public charter school that offers the feel of a private school with the accessibility of a public education. With no zoning restrictions and...
The 20th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family, raised a record-breaking $3.55 million—a $350,000 increase over last year—to support 17 children’s charities across Northwest Florida. Held April 25–26, the sold-out event welcomed more than 600 guests to celebrate two decades of giving back through exceptional...
By Marcia Hull
Founded in 2014, the West Florida Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (WFLDAR, NSDAR) was recently recognized by the Florida State Society for 2024 chapter and individual awards. West Florida Chapter, NSDAR also earned the Gold Level on the Florida Honor Roll. The...
Make May Magical at The Village of Baytowne Wharf!
Get ready—May is bursting with energy at The Village of Baytowne Wharf! From sunset strolls to live music, themed nights to family-friendly fun, there’s something unforgettable happening around every corner. The Village is buzzing with excitement, and its local shops and...
Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Demetrius Fuller Accepted into Florida Chapter of the Recording Academy; Takes Leadership Role in Music Education
Demetrius Fuller, Founder and Music & Artistic Director of Sinfonia Gulf Coast, has been named a Professional Member of the Florida Chapter of the Recording Academy—currently the ONLY professional member from...
By Patricia Lee, Owner
Destinites.com
This month in our private Facebook Destinites group (www.Facebook.com/groups/Destiinites), a member shared a post from Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners. It read as follows, “We know it is very pretty and inviting, but please off the Okaloosa Island Bridge-to-Bridge path. The photoluminescent path is...
By Michael Yoder, Retired FBI Criminal Profiler
Homicide crime scene analysis is both an art and a science. It takes a rare and well-trained individual who can look at a never-seen-before collection of objects and view an area macroscopically (big picture) and microscopically (too small for the naked eye to...
By Liesel Schmidt
Designers of every ilk, be it fashion or home and interior, wait expectantly for Pantone’s annual release of its color of the year, anticipating the ways said color will influence trends on the runway and the real way. And while some in the know had an inkling...
By Will Estell
If you’re a resident of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area, you’re well aware of the important role tourism plays in our local economy. And, hopefully, you’re aware of the strategic role our local tourist development department plays in following and forecasting the trends that allow for optimal...
