Plan Your Wedding With “Pure” Confidence!
Pure & Couture Salon; Pure Collective Salon
Pure & Couture’s talented hair and makeup artists know that in order to look your best on your big day, you have to know what works and doesn’t work for you. Pure & Couture makeup artists assess...
By Michelle Ruschman
Resilience. Community. Forgiveness. These are three words that would describe what three-time Purple Heart recipient, Chris Lambert, wants for fellow veterans. His Purple Hearts were received during the Vietnam War when he began serving at 18 years old during the Tet Offensive in 1968. His experiences have given...
Knowledge • Experience • Trust
By Michelle Ruschman
You don’t live in Okaloosa County as a life-long resident and entrepreneur without gaining the perspective of a student, parent, business person, consumer and citizen. This is the experience Mary Anne Windes will be bringing to our community as she puts in her...
Transparency • Accountability • Tough on Crime!
By Michelle Ruschman
When someone deliberately puts themselves at risk for the sake of others, that career goes beyond a job—it’s a calling. Sheriff Eric Aden not only answered that call to law enforcement 29 years ago, but his experience reflects his dedication to...
A Passion for Students, Education and Local Workforce
By Michelle Ruschman
Two characteristics of an invested candidate for the Okaloosa County School Board include someone who has gone through the system he wants to lead, and another is that the candidate has children who will be affected by the decisions he...
By Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
It’s a fish tail as old as time, and it contains all the basic bones of a solid story: setting, characters, conflict and climax. The setting is 7.5 square miles of living space, parks and...
The election season is upon us; are you registered to vote? Primary Elections are coming up August 20.
Political Party Affiliation
When completing the Florida Voter Registration Application Form, one of the fields is Party Affiliation. In this field, you have several options. You can choose from one of the major...
By Mary Fomby
Splash ‘N Play with Dolphins in This Unique Encounter!
Are you looking for a memorable experience for the whole family this summer? Look no further than the Splash ‘N Play encounter at the Gulfarium! Join us for an interactive and educational water adventure that will leave you smiling...
A lifelong educator and familiar face to many locals, Dr. Diane Kelley, has become the new principal of Destin High School (DHS)! DHS announced the appointment that was effective July 1 and she’ll officially take the reins on August 2, 2024.
“After careful consideration of each principal candidate’s credentials and...
“Reel Talk” from the City of Destin
By Tamara Leigh Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
TY: Last month in Destin Life we talked about updates to a City park. So, keeping in the green space theme, the Florida Sun Trail seems like a fitting topic....