By Christopher Manson Coming together is a beginning. Staying together is progress. Working together is success. ~ The Destin Snowbirds Club Motto Once again, the city of Destin welcomes winter guests and residents for a season of camaraderie, charitable efforts, and goodwill within the community. New connections are fostered, and old friends from all...
By Will Estell If you consider yourself a fan of great music and the talented songwriters who make the songs you love possible, you will definitely want to make plans to attend the 16th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival—especially since it is now considered the top-rated songwriters’ festival in America—happening along our...
By Christopher Manson This year’s big Christmas events commemorate the 40th anniversary of the City of Destin. Those of us who lived through December 1984 will fondly remember movies like “Beverly Hills Cop,” David Lynch’s stab at Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.” Okay, maybe not that last...
By Gueary Clendenning What was your perfect gift you received as a child during Christmas? You know, the one gift that stands out in your memory even after all these years? I remember my perfect gift was a fully loaded red, chrome Schwinn bicycle! How many of you from my generation...
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Beal Cemetery, Gulf Cemetery, Heritage Gardens, Destin Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Cemetery will join more than 3,000 cemeteries nationwide for the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony. These local events are more than just part of a national program; for many in...
Discover how Sinfonia Gulf Coast is redefining the symphony experience in its 2024-2025 season — with powerhouse performances, innovative concerts and can’t-miss events — in this exclusive Q&A with Maestro Demetrius Fuller. By Zandra Wolfgram For the 19th season you are once again “redefining the symphony experience” with fresh offerings. Tell us...
By Nathanael Fisher, ECTC Producing Artistic Director/CoFounder Last year, Season 11 ended with a beautiful and magical show – Mary Poppins. Hillary Marshall Anthony and Vincent Pelligrino, along with 20 other cast members and a spectacular creative team co-created a wealth of magical, heartwarming and inspirational moments on our stage...
Will YOU Join Us? By Zandra Wolfgram Looking for fun? You have arrived. As a member of Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), you are already aboard the “bus to fun town.” Take it from the MKAF’s CEO of Fun, Demetrius Fuller. “We really want to up our fun factor in all we do—...
By Will Estell If you live in or around Destin, it’s safe to say you know about AJ’s. And if you know AJ’s, then you know a thing or two about its brand of great seafood, live music, majestic coastal views and big fun. From humble beginnings dating back to...
By Michelle Ruschman One of the greatest forces for good can be a child looking out for other children. Zachary Woodard was such a child and LightZ of Hope is his legacy through his parents, Brent and Susan, along with their team. Through this program, children who are hospitalized can...