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“God, I Hate Paying Taxes”

By Pastor Dave Holland “So, the spies questioned him: ‘Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not...
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Sean of the South: Lightning Bugs

By Sean Dietrich It’s a quiet night in Avondale. The sun is low in the western sky. The air is lit with lightning bugs. There...
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Midnight Mixtape Brings the Soundtrack of a Generation to a Venue...

By Will Estell Photography by Sean Murphy If you've ever found yourself smiling from ear to ear when the opening notes of a favorite anthem blast...
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An Unexpected Stage

How Christ the King Episcopal Church is becoming one of the Emerald Coast's newest homes for live music By Arlon Jay Staggs When most people think...
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Gulf Coast Jam Announces Star-Packed 2027 Lineup

June 3–6, 2027 | Panama City Beach Bailey Zimmerman has been announced as the opening-night headliner for the 15th Annual Gulf Coast Jam Presented by...
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From Destin High to Division 1: Two Sharks Make School History

When Destin High School opened its doors in 2021, the school did so with a priority on helping its students to excel in all...
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“You Only Get to Be Captain Once.” Meet Bowlegs Captain Kent...

By Christopher Manson On Saturday, June 13, the closely-guarded identity of the incoming Captain Billy—the 71st —was revealed at the annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant...
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A New Front Door to the Gulf

By Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village Round one goes to the public! In an ongoing tug of...
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Destin’d to Be Director

By Amber Helton For as long as I can remember, the fishing rodeo has been a part of my life. I was born to Darla...
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13th Annual Soldiers on the Water

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | Veteran check-in begins at 7 a.m.; boats depart at 8 a.m. Behind Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, Destin Emerald Coast REALTORS®...