By Danica LaFaire
In the heart of Northwest Florida, from the streets of Destin to the shops in Fort Walton Beach and the growing businesses of Walton County, local pride runs deep—and so does the importance of first impressions. While quality products and top-tier service are the backbone of any...
By Kay Phelan
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) recognized National Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout April, highlighting the importance of families, communities and organizations working together to prevent abuse and neglect.
As part of a national network of 959 Children’s Advocacy Centers, ECCAC served 1,480 children through intervention programs...
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...
