America’s Flagship, the SS United States (SSUS), has now begun her journey from Philadelphia, Pa., to our own Emerald Coast!
After Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department, Destin-Fort Walton Beach completed the necessary safety requirements by local, state and federal agencies, the journey began to move the SSUS from her current...
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...
By Kenneth Books
The Ground Up Project, an organization designed to find homes for adults who have autism, plans a unique event in February to raise funds to further that goal. And it promises to be a “wacky” and “crazy” time.
“This is our inaugural marquee event,” said spokesperson Lisa Pitell....
By Wendy Rudman
Ten years ago in January, four swimming enthusiasts sat around a kitchen table in Fort Walton Beach brainstorming on how to bring community pools and competitive swimming opportunities back to the area. The last publicly accessible pools had shut down overnight in October of 2014, leaving swim...
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...
