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...
Each year on June 12, Florida recognizes the women who have served in our military, thanks to a proclamation by Governor Ron DeSantis designating the date as Women Veterans Recognition Day. The occasion commemorates the 1948 signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which granted women an opportunity...
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Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
Music Match Game Night | 5pm | The Island Resort
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Trivia Night | 6pm | Craft Bar @ The Harbor
Music...
By Mary Fomby
CARE on the Coast Raises Support and Awareness for Sea Turtles
The Gulfarium CARE Center recently hosted its second annual CARE on the Coast fundraiser, and thanks to the incredible support of our community, it was a wave of success for sea turtle conservation! Held on April 26...
Faith, Community and the Sea: Destin’s Week of Blessings Returns May 25-30
By Lori Leath Smith
We all have our reasons for calling Destin home. Some come for the beauty, others for the lifestyle—but many of us feel we were drawn here for something greater. Yes, to the outside world Destin...
May 16 | Towne Centre at Seascape | Food, Music, Auction, Photos, Magic & More!
By Lori Leath Smith
Get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler! The Rotary Club of Destin’s Annual Cajun Crawfish Bash is back and bigger than ever on Friday, May 16, from 5:30 to 9 p.m....
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Northwest Florida Fairgrounds | FREE Admission!
Get ready, Northwest Florida! One of the most anticipated events of the season is sailing your way—the Northwest Florida Spring Home & Boat Show is coming to the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds for one exciting day only on Saturday, May...
Let’s Taco ‘Bout It! 12th Annual Tequila & Taco Fest May 8-11
So. Many. Tacos! Chicken, Pork, Beef, Steak, Shrimp, Barbacoa – you name it; we have it at the wildly popular Tequila & Taco Festival – the 2nd longest-running Tequila and Taco Fest in the U.S. Enjoy Tequila and...
By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Spring is always my favorite time of year. I love it for all the usual reasons—cool breezes, beautiful flowers, and Easter celebrations with family. I also love it because we have our K-12 student performances in April when we get...
By Barbara Palmgren
This is the 50th year of the ending of the Vietnam War in April, 2025, and many military and civic groups will conduct tributes to the veterans of our nation who served. In addition, the U. S. military organized three refugee camps to help citizens of South...