By Barbara Palmgren
On February 16 at the beautiful Emerald Bay Golf Course in Destin, golfers enjoyed a four-person golf scramble to benefit local charity events in the community.
Eddie Morgan, owner of Harbor Docks restaurant, and Rachael Sharp, co-tournament director, organized the event for the 38th time! Delicious crawfish and...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of conservation, celebration, and coastal fun at Gulfarium’s CARE on the Coast on April 26, 2025, at 3:30 PM! This annual festival brings together delicious food, refreshing drinks, live entertainment, and marine animal encounters for a one-of-a-kind event benefiting the Gulfarium CARE Center’s...
By Lori Leath Smith
Destin’s beaches just got a little safer, thanks to a new initiative from the Rotary Club of Destin and the City of Destin. On February 15, eight Public Rescue Tubes (PRTs) were installed at key beach access points—just in time for spring break. These bright yellow...
Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts of America, is the nation’s foremost youth program, providing young people with unique opportunities focused on character development, leadership, fun and outdoor exploration. The non-profit’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them...
By Christopher Manson
Embrace Florida Kids is an offshoot of Embrace Alabama Kids, a faith-based organization that has been helping children and families since 1890. Director of Development and Community Relations Ramsey Lawrence has been speaking to churches and civic organizations and spreading the word about the nonprofit’s Florida arm...
In a profound stride toward protecting one of Florida’s most beloved marine creatures, the Gulfarium proudly announces the arrival of two rescued manatees—Lil Joe and Inigo—to its newly renovated manatee habitat. This milestone is the culmination of a three-year vision that began in 2022, when Patrick Berry, CEO of...
By Liesel Schmidt
Welcome to February—the month of amethysts, violets and—of course—so many pink and red heart-shaped everything that you have no excuse for forgetting Valentine’s Day. And while love is in the air, we at Blue Bay Lifestyle Co. can’t think of a better time to dive into date-night...
January 21, 2025, is a day Destin locals won’t forget anytime soon—a historic winter storm brought us something we rarely see: snow! A few inches blanketed the area, with some spots even breaking records.
The Emerald Coast transformed into a stunning winter wonderland, and we didn’t waste a second enjoying...
Are you ready for a high school experience that goes beyond the ordinary? Open enrollment for Destin High School (DHS) is happening NOW, and this is your opportunity to join a thriving academic and extracurricular community in a supportive, innovative charter school environment.
We don’t just prepare you for graduation—we...
