By Tamara L. Young
This time, Mayor Wagner and I sat down to discuss building bridges. We look forward to working with the community to get ideas and considerations for a new Marler Bridge structure.
TY: Anyone who has ever passed over Marler Bridge realizes the view is stunning. However, the...
By Kristin Sullivan, General Manager of The Alice - Former Luxury Destination Wedding Planner
With more than two decades of experience planning luxury destination weddings across Florida and the Caribbean, I can say with confidence: one of the most important (and often overlooked) conversations I have with couples is about...
A new chapter in fighter jet innovation has officially taken off at Eglin Air Force Base. On May 1, 2025, the first-ever F-35 Lightning II Combined Test Force (CTF) was established as part of Eglin’s expanding fighter test community—a significant milestone not just for the base, but for the...
Luxury Destination Wedding Venue Set to Open in 2026, Now Booking Holiday Parties
By Christopher Manson
The Alice, a spectacular new event venue, located at 109 Calhoun Ave. in Destin, is set to officially launch in January 2026—but is already accepting bookings for holiday parties starting this fall.
General Manager Kristin Sullivan...
A stylish new addition has arrived at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin—Sol y Luna, a 54-foot luxury yacht operated by SunVenture Cruises. This custom-designed vessel offers a range of unforgettable experiences on the waters of Choctawhatchee Bay and beyond.
Guests can enjoy a 1.5-hour narrated eco-dolphin cruise, where they’ll encounter dolphins...
One of the most thrilling big-game fishing tournaments in the world is back! The 23rd Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (ECBC) returns to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® June 18–22, 2025—bringing high-stakes sportfishing, family-friendly fun and unforgettable summer energy to Northwest Florida’s premier resort destination.
“The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic has become...
By Pastor Dave Holland
“Something happens when you become a father. Hold that little piece of you people call a baby, and something shifts in your heart. Liquid courage floods your veins, and suddenly, you’d work day and night, fight off enemies, climb mountains—whatever it takes—because you’re now earth’s truest...
By Patricia Lee
This month in our Destinites Facebook group (www.Destinites.com/groups/Destinites) we had a member to place the post below regarding 15 public dedicated boat slips. Please be aware and attend the next city council meeting (TBA) to make your voice heard.
Post placed by a Destinites member....
DESTIN TAXPAYERS—IT’S TIME TO SPEAK...
