Fishing

It is an honor to have been chosen as Miss Destin 2024! The fishing and charter boat industries are huge parts of this community, and I can’t wait to support them wholeheartedly. Fishing is the backbone of this close-knit town; I’m excited to be a part of the legacy. I...

SEPTEMBER Rodeo Judges Meeting (Monday, September 9th) Volunteer Rodeo Judges will meet at 5 p.m. at the Destin Community Center for an informative meeting regarding the record-keeping of the Rodeo. If you are interested in participating as a Rodeo Judge, Contact the Rodeo office at 850.837.6734. Meet Miss Destin (Thursday, September...

A jubilant gathering of locals, tourists, and sea turtle advocates witnessed a landmark moment in marine conservation as the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center released seven rehabilitated sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico at Topsail Hill State Preserve. Organized by the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center Foundation, the event showcased the successful...

Anglers, novice to professional, are invited to cast their luck in the Specialty Spot Tournament on Saturday, May 18th for $6000 in cash prizes. The charity redfish and trout tournament is presented by Specialty Roofers and benefits the Wright Fight for Cystic Fibrosis. “We are excited about this tournament...

By Mike Hesse and Claude Newland Think of Destin Harbor. Now add to the scene more than one hundred fishing boats, dive boats, rescue, recreation and tour boats forming a great line around the harbor. Picture a worship service outside the Destin Fishing Co-op with boat captains and crew members,...

Come join the fun, April 27, for the 76th Annual Miss Destin Pageant! Destin’s pageant is unique in that it is not a beauty contest; the young lady (high school age) who receives the title of Miss Destin is judged on her grade point average, school and community involvement,...

By Lori Leath Smith We all have reasons why we live in Destin. But, I believe, many are drawn here, because our city is so blessed…After all, it IS known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” Not only a beach destination, our town was founded on fishing! But despite the legendary...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin The Emerald Coast of Destin is not just a picturesque backdrop for tourists; it is also a battleground against an invasive species - the lionfish. On May 18-19, 2024, the Lionfish Festival returns to Destin, rallying the community in an ongoing effort to...

For some of us, it is inevitable. It happens every year around this time. It’s a cumulative effect. The sun sets later. Temperatures creeping up to feeling very Spring-like. And even though we don’t want to let our thoughts wander from our current task, we can’t help ourselves. We...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin Nestled along the picturesque shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin boasts a reputation as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” While many visitors envision deep-sea excursions when thinking about fishing on the Emerald Coast, there are other opportunities for anglers who prefer to...