The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a contingent contract to acquire the SS United States that could see the historic ocean liner converted into the world’s largest artificial reef, in an announcement from Destin-Fort Walton Beach and the SS United States Conservancy.
Part of the deal would...
From the Publisher: “I’m here with Karen Scholz, the person who’s brought The Touchless Cover to the Emerald Coast area.
Karen, let’s begin with an introduction of you, and why you felt it made sense to bring The Touchless Cover here.”
Karen: I own a marine custom canvas and upholstery business...
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,...
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...
